If the CDJs aren’t running the latest firmware, follow this guide to update the firmware on your CDJ 2000s. Once the firmware has been updated, DJs will need to setup an aggregate soundcard for the CDJs. First, DJs will want to make sure the CDJs are running the latest firmware. There are a few things that initially need to be done to make the setup truly plug and play. ****UPDATE: Traktor Pro 2.8 now supports the Pioneer CDJ 900 Nexus and XDJ-1000 in HID mode Pioneer CDJ 2000 HID Setup These are newer models and they’re supported in Serato DJ so hopefully Traktor gets support for them in the future. There is also no support for the CDJ-900 Nexus and the brand new XDJ-1000 ( check out our review!). For those with CDJ 850s don’t hold your breathe, people have been asking a long time and it hasn’t happened, so the only option is using the CDJ 850 Traktor mapping or timecode CDs. If you’ve connected the USB cables to your laptop in advance, just toggle the “ Link” button on the CDJs and you’re set.įurther reading: Traktor + Serato DJs: Switching DJs on 1 Soundcard Which CDJ models are HID compatible?Īt this time Traktor only supports advanced HID mode for the CDJ 2000 Nexus, CDJ 2000, and CDJ 900. This also makes DJ transitions easier since there isn’t any extra gear that needs to be setup or soundcards to connect. All DJs need to do is plug USB cables into the CDJs and fire up Traktor. There’s no need for a Traktor soundcard like the Audio 6 or for timecode CDs, and using HID mode doesn’t even require Traktor Scratch Pro. Using the CDJs in HID mode with Traktor allows for more of a plug and play experience. They have to deal with making room in the booth, setting up their soundcard/controller, and plugging CDJs into the soundcard. For CDJ users it’s always been a pretty easy setup: bring your CDs or USB stick, plug and play. For Traktor users that use timecode CDs or controllers, it’s a little more complicated.
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The biggest advantage of using HID mode with the CDJs is the ease of setup and convenience. Lots of venues will have CDJ 2000s setup in the booth, so it’s a huge plus when DJs don’t have to bring their own gear and they can use what’s already at the club. No more soundcards or timecode CDs, just USB cables. Today Ryan Dejaegher is going to show you how by using the CDJ 2000s in HID mode with Traktor. Imagine being a Traktor DJ and having the ability to show up at a club and get the same setup convenience. This is paradise for Rekordbox DJs, they show up, plug in their USB sticks and they’re good to go. Basically A laptop that can run those programs with enough extra punch to handle any updates and such that may come in the future.Looking at major clubs and festivals around the world, the setup most often found in the DJ booth or on stage are Pioneer CDJ 2000s and a Pioneer DJM 900. I won't be playing any games or recording audio with pro tools through it(Just editing), And all of my Itunes Library for the new laptop will be kept on an external hard drive. This laptop would basically be for using Traktor/Pro Tools first and foremost, and Microsoft Office. I want a macbook that can basically handle traktor scratch pro and EDITING on Pro Tools and Chopping Samples in Recycle with NO HICCUPS. I have had an urge to get a laptop for school and any gigs I might do in the future on my mind for a while now. OK Signature let me fire some questions to you and anyone who can answer.ġ.You are not the first person I heard mention Traktor 3.4 does that include support for audio 8 and 2 external turntables with timecode multicables and such I have heard talked about in the pro bundle.? I know one of the big deals with scratch pro is 4 deck support I am no where close to needing that much stuff, I was just really sold on NI's hardware more than anything.Ģ.This is the biggest question I could use answered.
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