djay Pro for Mac provides native integration with several popular CDJ models. You can connect up to 4 CDJs simultaneously. For a complete listing, please see the DJ Gear page on our website.
See below for a step-by-step guide for connecting your CDJ setup.
Note: The following guide (except for the PRO Link setup) also applies to other single deck controllers, e.g. Denon LC6000 PRIME.
Using CDJs with an analog mixer (using CDJ audio interface)
- Connect your CDJs to your computer using one USB cable per CDJ.
- Connect the RCA output of your CDJ to your mixer.
- Set the input of the mixer for each CDJ channel to “Line”.
- Make sure that djay Pro is running in external mixer mode, and choose which deck the player controls.
Using CDJs with a digital mixer (using mixer audio interface)
- Connect your CDJs to your computer using one USB cable per CDJ.
- Connect a supported mixer to your computer using a USB cable.
- Set the input of the mixer for each CDJ channel to “USB”.
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Select External Mixer Mode in the djay settings and choose which deck the player controls.
Using PRO DJ LINK with DJM-900NXS2
PRO DJ LINK by PioneerDJ allows you to connect all your devices via Ethernet. Note: Please see the Operating Instructions of connected equipment for more details about PRO DJ LINK. You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page.
- Connect CDJs to one of the supported mixers with PRO DJ LINK through LAN using a switch.
- Connect the mixer to your computer with one USB cable.
- Once the connections have been made, turn on the power of all the units. Then, follow the instructions below to set up each multiplayer.
CDJ-3000
Select [CONTROL MODE (CDJ)]. Press the rotary selector to fix it. The multiplayer is now recognized by djay PRO AI.
CDJ-2000NXS2/CDJ-TOUR1
Press the [LINK] button on the multiplayer and select [USB MIDI] for the [CONTROL MODE]. Press the rotary selector to fix it. The multiplayer is now recognized by djay PRO AI.
Lastly, set each deck on the CDJs. Turn the rotary selector to select the deck to control (1 to 4). Press the rotary selector to fix it. The multiplayer can now control the selected deck on djay PRO AI. Enjoy this truly Pro setup!