How Serato DJs plug into a club setup - HID mode tutorial with Pioneer CDJs

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  • Опубліковано 19 вер 2019
  • Have you ever wondered how to get your laptop plugged into a set of CDJs in a pro DJ booth? In this DJ tutorial we explain how to plug Serato DJ Pro into CDJs and use them in HID mode. This basically means you can use CDJs like your controller! This tutorial features 2x Pioneer CDJ 2000NXS2 and a DJM900NXS2.
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  • @evidencebasedreason
    @evidencebasedreason 4 роки тому +15

    Absolute life saver!! First proper gig coming up xmas time and the club tech guy isn't to forthcoming with information and I don't want to plaster him full of questions to make me look the noob that I am. Have a friend with a similar set up, so this vid is invaluable. Thanks a mil!

  • @djhabibi04
    @djhabibi04 Рік тому +7

    Just wanted to come back and say that I did my first set with HID (after years of
    using control signal) and it was great so thanks for the tutorial. One VERY important thing to add is that it seems to immensely lighten the load on your CPU as it doesn't have to read a control tone anymore. I used to get occasional millisecond dropouts with control tone (despite being well over specs) but it all ran super smooth and not a single dropout. One problem is sharing with other Serato DJs who wanna use it too! I guess old skool style track off a usb while unplugging and replugging the USB cable...
    Thanks again!

  • @iamjoshbyron
    @iamjoshbyron 2 роки тому +3

    first show tomorrow in over 2 years, cdjs, actual full ass club, the whole thing / & video just gave me the confidence i needed! thank you

  • @richardottley4611
    @richardottley4611 4 роки тому +12

    Thanks for this video.. I always wanted to learn how to do a laptop setup with CDJs and a mixer using Serato. I'll be doing my first club gig in 2 weeks and I have never used a CDJ before.. but thanks to this video I will rewatch and get prepared

    • @Izduk
      @Izduk 2 роки тому

      Howd it go about to do mine in a few weeks

  • @jeremywilson3851
    @jeremywilson3851 Рік тому +1

    First club set this weekend!!! Thanks so much for this!!! Feeling so confident now :)

  • @bavikon
    @bavikon 4 роки тому +1

    Again, great content for beginner! 🙌

  • @tyreetaylor8516
    @tyreetaylor8516 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you bro. i've Dj in a few clubs so far but, I brung my own controller because of comfort level. I know i'll have to jump out my comfort level soon so this video certainly helped me.

  • @droc2pus
    @droc2pus 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much! This will be my first time using HID mode on my own!

  • @syedabdul5253
    @syedabdul5253 4 роки тому +6

    Hi bro I learnt dj from you thank you and now I am dj in my city

  • @EkuaPM
    @EkuaPM 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this video!!! Got a Club DJ set today!

  • @nuwanfonseka598
    @nuwanfonseka598 Рік тому

    Yo..... it really sorted out a struggle I had..... thanks bro. Cheers!

  • @samihussain4139
    @samihussain4139 4 роки тому

    This is a great video thanks so much for the help!

  • @MissKatalyna
    @MissKatalyna 2 роки тому

    Love this video what a life saver thank you so much. I have my first live club dj gig next month, I wanted to ask I have two USB from my 3 pioneer controllers, can I use those 3 USBs to plug the two cdjs and mixer to my laptop?

  • @churchillcoins8519
    @churchillcoins8519 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much. Very helpful.

  • @basil672
    @basil672 4 роки тому +1

    Great video it really help me with the set up but still have an issue. I have the Serato Suite from a recent purchase of the DDJ1000SRT, do I still need the Club Kit for everything to work with the 900NX2 and CDJ2000NX2?

  • @eduardoserrano5453
    @eduardoserrano5453 Місяць тому

    Great video!

  • @e11world
    @e11world 4 місяці тому

    Nice video and covered a lot so thank you. I wish you just mentioned how the hot cues work exactly since there are 4 buttons instead of 8 especially triggering samples. Now I have to look for another video for this.

  • @Drum4Chops88
    @Drum4Chops88 Рік тому

    Nice Review thanks for explaining so if I plug my external hard drive into my powerd HUB with the cdjs and mixer will it be ok ?

  • @AlexBregkou
    @AlexBregkou 2 місяці тому

    The set up looks very nice and the walkthrough very well explained.
    Quick question though..
    Why, when connecting serato to cdjs the loop buttons appear turned off?
    Thank you.

  • @CaliMiles
    @CaliMiles 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!

  • @Pinkspace
    @Pinkspace 4 роки тому +1

    hey, can you make a video about how to change dj during a set? if f.e. a rekordbox dj has to play after a serato dj? The video helped for sure but I did it twice on a club an the music stopped

  • @djabthrash
    @djabthrash 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video !

  • @imzack_______
    @imzack_______ 4 роки тому +1

    Very Useful ... Thanks For That ☺

  • @DJJulzNJ
    @DJJulzNJ 3 роки тому

    Thanks man for this video!

  • @gemlikeme
    @gemlikeme 2 роки тому

    Sooo helpful thank you !!!

  • @kvquatorze
    @kvquatorze 9 місяців тому

    Very good video thanks mate

  • @martinbroeren5747
    @martinbroeren5747 2 місяці тому

    I'd love to see you do a video on the difference between HID mode and Pro DJ Link

  • @musabibrahim6482
    @musabibrahim6482 Рік тому

    Thank you guys 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽

  • @OneBadAssDJ
    @OneBadAssDJ 4 роки тому +12

    It's a shame the waveforms don't show on the CDJ screens. Rekordbox, Traktor & Djay Pro 2 all do. Not sure about Virtual DJ because I haven't used that in a while.

  • @djlouisp7391
    @djlouisp7391 4 роки тому

    This video was perfect

  • @chromedt
    @chromedt 2 роки тому

    Great stuff! 👊🏼

  • @CASTROH305
    @CASTROH305 2 роки тому

    Best explain ever !!

  • @d3w01d
    @d3w01d 4 роки тому +2

    Hello ! Can you do a vid on the DDJ 200

  • @djvickvinay
    @djvickvinay 9 місяців тому

    very useful thank you so much

  • @erzorro
    @erzorro 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the video tutorials Crossfader. Would you do one with Virtual Dj 2020? Let us know if you can do it.
    THANKS again for your tutorials. They are great!!!!

  • @jodychula
    @jodychula 10 місяців тому

    This was very helpful however I wish you would have shown the computer screen at some point and shown if swift load on the computer Serato interface will load songs on the cd decks.

  • @DJBIGFOOT5STARZ
    @DJBIGFOOT5STARZ 4 роки тому +2

    Hi ! can you do it for Virtual Dj in HID mode pls

  • @basil672
    @basil672 4 роки тому +1

    I was able to figure it out had an issue with the driver install

  • @djoscar83
    @djoscar83 4 роки тому +1

    THANKS FOR THAT MATE!

  • @MissKatalyna
    @MissKatalyna 2 роки тому

    Just another question, just from your video, if I want to play the music from my laptop it should be switched to “line” and if I want the music to be played from the cdjs switch to A? If I want the music to be played from the cdjs should I then have my music via USB stick?

  • @shidypix8726
    @shidypix8726 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks

  • @currynamaak2848
    @currynamaak2848 4 роки тому +1

    What if you want to do a B2B with someone also serato or traktor? You can't share the cdj's usb ports only the djm second port. Any ideas. Only thing I can think of is 1 dj has to use dvs discs and use the djm as soundcard..

  • @OriginalGeninho
    @OriginalGeninho 9 місяців тому

    You saved my party 😂

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 Рік тому +1

    Passing off the set to the new DJ was hard at 1st. Now I get it! But the mixer needs a usb hub to make it smoother than a clunk hub. That just seems cheap on pioneers end. This way the CDJs are plugged in the mixer from the beginning!

  • @RinoAqua
    @RinoAqua 3 роки тому

    Can u tell me if the HID mode work with Catalina?? best regards

  • @thatdjankit
    @thatdjankit 4 роки тому +1

    Hi....can we use djm 2000 nexus+ series mixers with Serato dj pro? Or its limited to 900 nxs2?

  • @djkingshameek
    @djkingshameek 2 роки тому

    Thx for the info

  • @nimalkashiram483
    @nimalkashiram483 7 місяців тому

    Hi.
    Can you explain how to do a changeover for Dj's using HID mode?

  • @alecmao9449
    @alecmao9449 2 роки тому

    Wonderful

  • @djdingle247
    @djdingle247 2 роки тому

    I use a 4 channel controller. Sometimes I mix up to 4 songs at once on a transitions or just a remix. Would I need 4 CDJs to do this or is there some way to switch one CDJ to play on 2 channels at once?

  • @st3vohmedina800
    @st3vohmedina800 2 роки тому

    Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

  • @MildaNguyenTrinhQuang
    @MildaNguyenTrinhQuang 4 роки тому

    The same thing work with the turntables? Thanks

  • @fluxzy_yt
    @fluxzy_yt 4 роки тому +1

    Nice

  • @JFactorPH
    @JFactorPH 4 роки тому

    nice tutorial idol

  • @kevincano3776
    @kevincano3776 4 місяці тому

    Question 🙋🏻‍♂️
    How would you set it up if you have two DJs!

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 Рік тому

    This helped big time! Just used this yday. Was weird at 1st. I was like where is echo out? How do I activate it! I was thrown in the water! Wtf! But this video makes sense now.

  • @benedikt1163
    @benedikt1163 2 роки тому

    Hi Guys, is there still an option in year 2022, to connect for example a DJM800 with Serato?
    Because the Rane sl interfaces aren't supported any longer.
    Thanks for your answers.

  • @akashpowar7018
    @akashpowar7018 4 роки тому

    Which expansion pack should I buy to connect it

  • @christopherelson5119
    @christopherelson5119 4 роки тому +1

    If the cdjs & djm are linked via Ethernet shouldn't the auto bpm be a non issue?

  • @DaveDomenicano
    @DaveDomenicano 3 місяці тому

    Hi
    1 question, in hid mode needs the rca from cdj to mixer for the audio output or the usb is internal mode audio?

  • @AndrewAndyGravityEnsor
    @AndrewAndyGravityEnsor 4 роки тому +1

    Do you do the same for traktor?

  • @ridgeleyds1281
    @ridgeleyds1281 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, is this possible with Traktor Pro 3?

  • @bambamjunior
    @bambamjunior 8 місяців тому

    do u need the club kit expansion pack for this or just serato dj pro?

  • @djhovisuk
    @djhovisuk Рік тому

    Can you use this set up with cdj 900 usb and djm 750 set up pls. Thx

  • @DJJAMESFINCH
    @DJJAMESFINCH 2 роки тому

    I've noticed on your right cdj the vinyl button does not light up, I have the same issue with my cdj, have you managed to fix it?

  • @gixerags750
    @gixerags750 9 місяців тому

    So HID mode is directly associated with software compatibility, ? Ie a Pioneer XDJ100XJ all in one controller is a type of HID mode but will only work with Rekordbox or Serato?,
    Cheers

  • @lodewijkdewild3082
    @lodewijkdewild3082 4 роки тому +1

    Do a Pioneer nxs dj set???

  • @chrismc.lepoza7829
    @chrismc.lepoza7829 3 роки тому +1

    Hi,Please assist me here how do I link my Behringer DJX750 MIXER with SERATO DJ PRO. My MIXER doesn't have HID port and is not Serato supported.

  • @ndabalraph603
    @ndabalraph603 4 місяці тому

    Can you connect your laptop to a mixer without USB port (Pioneer DMJ700 Mixer)?

  • @djedi225
    @djedi225 4 роки тому +2

    Jo boys just bought the xdj-rx2

  • @tonyyeghiayan3458
    @tonyyeghiayan3458 Рік тому

    Hi if I purchase serato club kit can I still older cdj-mk3 pioneer

  • @djkeithcd
    @djkeithcd 3 роки тому

    Will serato Dj lite work like this, or only pro?

  • @MinhPham-ly7yp
    @MinhPham-ly7yp 9 місяців тому

    hi, is there a way to dj on all 4 decks in Serato with only 2 cdjs in hid mode?

  • @Beatdropper
    @Beatdropper Рік тому

    Is This Work With Other Apps Also Rekord Box Tracktor Virtual D J

  • @AntzDj1
    @AntzDj1 Рік тому

    does sync work the same way?

  • @thatstheguy07
    @thatstheguy07 3 роки тому

    Around 1:00 you say now theyre connected to the laptop. How? The cord attaches to both CDJ's... how is the laptop now connected?

  • @robertomeneghini5471
    @robertomeneghini5471 Рік тому

    just started djing

  • @djkevinkayd
    @djkevinkayd Рік тому

    does the djm no unlock the serato dj pro ? i use this normal with a denon controller... i had to play a set on nexus djm ... i hope its work... i use serato since 2008 and never had payed for the software , just buying hardware

  • @19deejay91
    @19deejay91 7 місяців тому

    Do the djm mk 1000 2 can hid?

  • @TheVinylDj
    @TheVinylDj Рік тому

    what do you do when two dj play. and only two cdj ?

  • @djjonlowe1358
    @djjonlowe1358 Рік тому

    if you use an SP1 where would that be plugged in?

  • @DjAbhishekBhatiya
    @DjAbhishekBhatiya 4 роки тому

    Make different types of Mixing style video

  • @HaHaDK
    @HaHaDK 4 роки тому +7

    So each USB cable from the cdj deck goes to the computer? Meaning you need 3 available USB ports, right?

  • @luisnavarro8683
    @luisnavarro8683 Рік тому

    My CDJ read disconnected after the USB midi screen. Do you think I need to update them?

  • @null2089
    @null2089 4 роки тому +3

    Love your videos.
    My question is that when I will be playing at a club for the first time, between very loud speakers, then while beatmatching, if I turn on 2 cues on, will I be able to hear the beats of the other song? (as I have really cheap Extra Bass headphones)
    If not, please tell me how to beatmatch properly with only 1 cue on(cue of the other song which I will be mixing with master).
    Thanks. Please respond.

    • @TheHerbTree
      @TheHerbTree 4 роки тому +1

      its always good to have loud and CLOSED headphones for DJing. I started with cheap superlux open headphones and i couldnt hear anything. make sure you use closed ones!

    • @null2089
      @null2089 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheHerbTree I am having the cheap Sony MDR-XB450 Extra Bass Headphones.
      Thanks.

    • @djsonofibiza
      @djsonofibiza 4 роки тому +1

      use sync

    • @null2089
      @null2089 4 роки тому +1

      @@djsonofibiza That was what I just did Man !!😂😂

    • @djsonofibiza
      @djsonofibiza 4 роки тому +1

      @@null2089 its there for a good reason 👍👍 and the more i see pro djs using a laptop to see actualy the gridlines and like that no beatmatching skills needed i think fuck it sync it and blast it

  • @Dj.danieltan
    @Dj.danieltan Рік тому

    In HID mode there’s no time code right?

  • @nasrihattar322
    @nasrihattar322 2 роки тому +1

    This was very helpful thank you. Just a few questions;
    Does this work for Mac OS Monterey?
    Do I need to install drivers on to my laptop prior to plugging in?

  • @bryghtonangunza6483
    @bryghtonangunza6483 Рік тому

    Hi,I got D-Link hub for my Dj.how can I connect so it work with my laptop and my cdj 900 nexus.any help I will appreciate a lot.

  • @richarddjongaesamangua6179
    @richarddjongaesamangua6179 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Can you do a Video with DJM S9 and CDJ2000NSX ?

    • @Crossfader
      @Crossfader  4 роки тому

      We actually have a tutorial with this set up here: ua-cam.com/video/I5OsYDRzP_k/v-deo.html

  • @djrg.nation3284
    @djrg.nation3284 3 роки тому

    I newly bye 900nxs2 and xdj1000Mk2 900nxs2 connected to serato but xdj1000Mk2 not linking please help me

  • @chrismathur4182
    @chrismathur4182 4 роки тому +1

    Rejordbox?

  • @Yobost
    @Yobost 11 місяців тому

    When I connect my cdj900 nexus I get push to connect but it only shows USB MIDI on the screen I don't see deck 1 or deck 2 options. I updated my rekordbox and my cdjs to the latest versions. when I play a track on rekordbox I can hear the track coming out of the mixer but I can't control rekordbox with the cdjs. Not sure why this is happening. Please help :/

  • @boomboxbri
    @boomboxbri 2 роки тому

    So when I bought my Pioneer DDJSX2 controller you can unlock Serato DJ Pro for free. Since I won't be plugging into it for this gig, and now into the club's cdjs and mixer....do I still need to subscribe to purchase Serato DJ Pro? Im understanding it only unlocks the software if I'm using my purchased controller? Or do I have the full license? Sorry I'm so confused and I'm not sure if I should pay for the subscription or not!!

    • @djOrenSarig
      @djOrenSarig Рік тому

      Hey, I have the same confusion here, same with SX2 usually but going for a club gig abroad, looking for that solution. To my understanding the hardware license we got has nothing to do. I may consider purchasing a subscription for 1 month and then cancel it. Just need to confirm this will do the trick… please update if you’ve found the solution…

  • @pcoffeeguy2179
    @pcoffeeguy2179 4 роки тому +13

    Hey guys have in mind that club’s cdjs and mixer needs to be updated in order to connect on HID mode. So be ready to rock n roll with timecodes any time or update club’s equipment by yourself... thanks

    • @rebeljunction8876
      @rebeljunction8876 4 роки тому

      Panayiotis Constantinou hi, what are timecodes and how would i update a clubs equipment myself? Could that be done when changing over from another dj if i encounter a problem with HID mode?

    • @muratti72muc
      @muratti72muc 4 роки тому +1

      @@rebeljunction8876 timecodes are the old system or when you play with timecode records/cds (DVS-Mode).
      You can put the newest firmware on a usb stick an put it into the player. Then you can make a update. But when you updated the player OFF/ON that he starts again. Like a computer after a update. Can take 2-5min depends on how old the old firmware is at the payer and what kind of usb stick you use(2.0/3.0).
      At a good club the have normally the newest firmware updated. Last update CDJ2000nxs2 was in March2019. That does not happen often.
      When you get booked ask the club witch gear they use and ask when they make the last update. You can download all firmware from the pioneer homepage. www.pioneerdj.com/en-gb/support/software/

    • @Dafelle
      @Dafelle 4 роки тому

      I always bring a extra usb to update them. Also if you have a rider you can request the most utd firmware

    • @boomboxbri
      @boomboxbri 2 роки тому

      @@muratti72muc So when I bought my Pioneer DDJSX2 controller you can unlock Serato DJ Pro for free. Since I won't be plugging into it for this gig, and now into the club's cdjs and mixer....do I still need to subscribe to purchase Serato DJ Pro? Im understanding it only unlocks the software if I'm using my purchased controller? Or do I have the full license? Sorry I'm so confused and I'm not sure if I should pay for the subscription or not!!

    • @DJBigLexMusic
      @DJBigLexMusic 2 роки тому

      @@boomboxbri yeah, you'll need to purchase or subscribe for a license for Serato to work with this setup. You can do a 15-day trial but after that, you'll need a full-on license. Or bring a Serato box and use and connect that.

  • @djhabibi04
    @djhabibi04 3 роки тому

    You mentioned that you nominated channel 2 and 3 because that's what the cdjs are connected to but...
    1) Does it matter? You don't RCAs at all if you're in HID mode
    2) Can you nominate different mixer channels, eg channel 1 and 4, in case you're sharing with someone?
    Thanks!

    • @Crossfader
      @Crossfader  3 роки тому

      In Serato settings you can change the channels between two presets. You're right you won't need the RCA cables if you're using the mixer as a soundcard.

    • @djhabibi04
      @djhabibi04 3 роки тому

      @@Crossfader Those presets are either channel 1 and 2 or 2 and 3, right? You can't have it so that both djs (both using Serato DJ) have two separate channels each, eg, one DVS DJ on channel 1 and 4 with the CDJ RCAs plugged into those channels, the HID DJ on channel 2 and 3?
      Sorry about this, I don't have this mixer at home so would prefer to know before getting to the venue. Either way I'll download the manual!
      Thanks!
      Edit: This is of course with both djs using the mixer as a soundcard, not a separate box.

  • @FranckoFerj
    @FranckoFerj 2 роки тому

    Porque no muestra la pantalla e la cdj la honda de sonido? Como en recordbox

  • @roderickastley502
    @roderickastley502 Рік тому

    Hi. Does it really need to have club kit expansion to use HID mode?

    • @djhabibi04
      @djhabibi04 Рік тому

      No! Only if you want to
      use dvs/control signal

  • @Subtron200
    @Subtron200 2 роки тому

    Sl3 is not supported by serato anymore ... It is some problem because there is no way to use xone 92,96 mixers anymore ;d

  • @binhiddin1
    @binhiddin1 6 місяців тому

    So no need for Club Kit ?