And because Cross LE is software, it could be addressed at a later date.Īlso what doesn't help is that the Ion Discover DJ doesn't have pitch sliders, it has pitch buttons! So apart from the using the mouse, you cannot "ride" the pitch as you can with a CDJ, turntable or other MIDI controllers. After all, these MIDI controllers are supposed to mimic CDJs. The reason I want the Jog wheel to work in Cue is because stupidly, I forget I'm holding down the Cue and cannot use the Jog wheels to correct the beatmatch! I just feel the Cue button is more intuitive and requires less button pressing (and potential mistakes) during a mix.Īs I stated in my earlier, It's not really a big problem, I assumed It can be done with an Ion Discover DJ because CDJ do it. I'll use the Jog wheel to correct the beatmatch (with pitch control). Then i'll press Play again on the correct bar. If a press play too early or too late, pressing the Cue button will stop the track. As a result, our advanced DJ gear will feel. Packed with features to help you comfortably develop your skills, this controller’s layout mirrors that of our flagship NXS2 set-up, with shared elements like dedicated cue buttons, Beat FX, CDJ-style looping controls and more. This allows me to release my finger from the Cue button and use Jog wheel to the correct beatmatch (with pitch control).Ģ) Just press Play on the correct bar. Learning to DJ has never been easier than with the DDJ-400 2-channel DJ controller for rekordbox.
When youre ready to hit the road, unlock Pro mode to take control of the. From the videos I have seen, Pioneer CDJ's can do this (and assumed this the can be done in Cross LE).ġ) Holding cue on the correct bar then also tap the Play button. With built-in lighting, Engine DJ devices automatically sync music with lights. If I make a mistake during the beatmatch, I can always the release the Cue and then hold the Cue again on the correct bar. Holding the Cue button again and the track plays starts at the cue point.
The beauty about the Cue is that when you release the button, the track stops.
When I mix and beatmatch, I would like to 'test' the beatmatching first by using the Cue button and move the jog wheel (and altering the pitch control) to get the track at the correct speed. Press the Play button again and the track pauses. If you press the Play button, the track plays. Releasing it will also set the track back to the start position (or cue point). If you keep the Cue button pressed (ie hold the button down), the track plays until you release your finger off the Cue button.