DJ: Start-up configuration MAC + Rekordbox (Performance Mode)

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Written By Staff Antwerpen (Collaborator)

Updated at August 6th, 2024

What is PERFORMANCE MODE?

Full DJ performance and control from the laptop with extensive real-time functionalities.

No possibility to see beatmatch grid on CDJ, only waves

 

STEP 1:

  • Connect the 2 cables from the CDJ's to your MAC (use a hub)

STEP 2:

STEP 3:

  • Open Rekordbox
  • Choose Performance mode on the top left

STEP 4:

  • Go to preferences
  • In the audio settings select Pioneer CDJ/XDJ

STEP 5:

  • Go to Input/output
  • Check the output channels
  • Output deck 2
    • L = Output 1 
    • R = Output 2
  • Output deck 3
    • L = Output 3
    • R = Output 4

 

STEP 6:

Once you connect the decks with your laptop

  • Choose Deck 2 on the left CDJ
  • Choose Deck 3 on the right CDJ

 

  • Set the ‘Balance’ knob to the center position (12H) for a balanced output level.
  • Adjust the ‘Trim’ knob of each channel so that the signal does not exceed 0, to prevent distortion.
  • Gradually increase the master to send sound to the fronts.