This article explains how to record with TRAKTOR PRO 2 when using the External Mixing Mode with Pioneer DJM Mixers equipped with an internal sound card: DJM 250 MK2, DJM 450, DJM 750 MK1, DJM 750 MK2, DJM 850, DJM 900 NXS, DJM 900 NXS2, DJM 2000, DJM 2000NXS, DJM Tour 1. Open the Pioneer DJM Setting Utility. For connecting multiple players to a Mac, as well as designating them as audio output device targets for your supporting DJ software, you will first need to set up an aggregated device. CDJ-900 Firmware (Windows / Mac OS) Ver4.20 or later. Using the CDJ as TRAKTOR PRO 2 Audio Output Devices. Pioneer provides driver software for TRAKTOR PRO2. With this file, you can use the CDJ-900's internal audio sound card as an audio output device for TRAKTOR PRO2. How to setup (June, 2013)-Operating Instructions (Windows / Mac OS.
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Hi guys,
my club has upgraded to DJM-900 NXS2 and CDJ-2000 NXS2 and i couldn’t get it to work like the 1st Gen DJM-900 NXS.
Even though some people have been telling me all of these new gear have Traktor native support like the 1st generation djm-900 or the XDJ-1000 :/website/ official website doesn’t disclose any native- support for third party software, can someone who is certain or someone from Pioneer clarify this?
much appreciated.
Best place would be at the Pioneer forums for this question. There it’s much more likely you will run into someone from Pioneer 🙂 .
Having said that, if I remember correctly in the recent review on the main site here, it actually says something about not being clear if the NXS2 setup will be supported by/support Traktor.
Traktor is less and less interested in supporting third party gear (and allegedly making it harder on other manufacturers to make the option possible) and Pioneer now has it’s own RekordBox DJ software they will want to push. I am guessing it’s not very high on either Traktor or Pioneer’s wishlist, but I could be wrong.
The latest info is while the NXS2 does basically support the same HID/MIDI maps, that there still are issues with Traktor and that Native Instruments are looking into the matter to provide an updated version.
The NXS2 line is still so new, that such hiccups are to be expected.
They say the units basically work, but not all functions are available yet, maybe you can tell us more what was not working.Could you let me know how you got your DJM working with Traktor?
I have a full Nexus 2 setup which I’m effectively trying to get working as a controller.
I half-managed to get RKB DJ working via one USB from the mixer, but only one deck worked and I gave up quickly.
After a fresh PC install, I’m having a play with Traktor. With just the mixer plugged in via USB, no joy. I’ve plugged one of the CDJs in via the USB on the back and it is now working in HID mode, including hot-cues and stuff. I can’t figure out how to get the mixer working though.
Ideally I’d like to play about using a Kontrol X1mk2 and the CDJs as a complete Traktor unit.
Cancel that – I seem to have got it, everything just needs its own USB connection rather than going through the mixer’s one connection. Works a charm with 2x CDJs, DJM and Kontrol X1.
Actually though, maybe it IS using the LAN cables and switch for the Pro DJ link?
Ok it’s fair to say I’ve no idea how I’ve done it and taking it to do in a club in a non-starter at this point, but whatever I have done at home is pretty cool.
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Most people love the DJM 900 + Traktor combo, but assume you need to bring your own controller to the club. Did you know that in loads of DJ booths around the world, there’s a controller that’s already there? The Pioneer DJM 900 is completely MIDI-mappable, and can be used in any number of diverse ways – learn how to set it up with this tutorial from new DJTT contributor Angel.
Almost every single knob, fader, switch, or button is MIDI-mappable on the DJM-900 Nexus to programs like Traktor. That means that you can use knobs/buttons/faders to control any-thing in your software without extra equipment. Instead of bringing a dedicated effects controller, just midi map the DJM 900 to Traktor Effect and you will have a perfect performance console.
Some important notes when mapping inside Traktor:
- Faders & Knobs: Make sure to select “Fader / Knob” as type of controller and “Direct” for Interaction Mode.
- Switches: Switches should also be set to “Fader / Knob” as type of controller, and “Relative” for interaction mode.
- Depending on the mapped function of the switch, you’ll want to play with the rotary sensitivity that best fits the adjustment you need for whatever you have mapped it to do.
- Buttons: Buttons should be set to “Button” as type of Controller, however they can only be used in “Hold” for their interaction mode as all buttons on the 900 are built in as On-Off and can’t function in any other way.
- MIDI-OUT: The 900 Nexus cannot receive a midi signal, so you do not have to map any Midi-out signals inside of Traktor.
Now that you know how to map the Pioneer DJM-900 Nexus with Traktor, learn more about basic midi mapping in general in this article.
Pioneer Cdj 900 Traktor Products
Do you have a mixer that you’ve made a MIDI-mapping for? Let us know in the comments!