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Using Pioneer DJM-450 with Traktor

Discussion in 'General DJ Forum' started by Cedric M, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. Cedric M

    Cedric M New Member

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    Hi everyone,

    So i recently saw the reviews for the Pioneer DJM-450 and looks great, but i don't plan on using rekordbox dj or rekordbox dvs right now and actually i did not noticed any compatibility with Traktor or other software. Since i plan on buying it, i would like to know if i can use the DJM-450 directly with traktor without having to carry along my Scratch A6 all the time.

    If i actually can, how does it works (drivers to install, choosing the Soundcard, etc..)

    Thanks in advance
     
    Cedric M, Feb 22, 2017
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  2. scampooo

    scampooo NI Product Owner

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    You can use TRAKTOR but not it's DVS function. The only thing you have to do is to route Traktor's output channels to the mixer when it's plugged in.
     
    scampooo, Feb 24, 2017
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  3. nockafella

    nockafella New Member

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    Can we plug Traktor into DJM-450 and map, say, CDJs in HID mode, or is that considered DVS functionality?
     
    Last edited: Feb 27, 2017
    nockafella, Feb 27, 2017
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  4. Cedric M

    Cedric M New Member

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    Thanks for the infomation. But i would rather like to use the soundcard in the djm-450 instead of carrying my card all the time. Does NI plan to certify it as a Scratch mixer soon as for the djm900NXS and 900NXS2 Since The djm450 is, as said, a smaller version of the 900Nxs2 (which is now certified for DVS by NI)
     
    Cedric M, Feb 27, 2017
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  5. Cedric M

    Cedric M New Member

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    From Scampoo's answer i think YES, we can since HID is practically MIDI mode for CDJs. DVS involve using timecode signal which is not the case for HID as you connect it directly to your laptop via USB
     
    Cedric M, Feb 27, 2017
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  6. scampooo

    scampooo NI Product Owner

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    Exactly. You can use HID of course. It has nothing to do with Timecode certification.
     
    scampooo, Feb 27, 2017
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  7. juanatunes

    juanatunes New Member

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    Are you able to Record From Traktor Pro using the DJM 450 MK2 Mixer?
     
    juanatunes, Jul 14, 2017
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  8. Cedric M

    Cedric M New Member

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    I did buy the mixer last month and tried a couple of things. Thanks for your advice guys. :)

    Yes, i tried using it with the X1 and routed the audio in the Audio settings section one by one. Quite easy actually just open the DJm-450 control pannel to know what Output/input Number, corresponds to what channel on the mixer and you should be done in less than 5 minutes

    For Those who wants to record using DVS, you still have to get a sound card and connect one unused input from the soundcard to the master out of the mixer. then tell traktor it should record from this input in the Audio setting. Despite all the cables, i kinda like it, but if the mixer becomes Scratch certified in the future updates this would be awesome for beginners as well as those using the mixer outside the bedroom
     
    Cedric M, Dec 10, 2017
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