[SOLVED] DDJ-S1 problems???? Help

I'm guessing you may have a crossed hot/ground or hot/neutral in your XLR-to-1/4".  Try another cable if it's only with that cable it's not working, the unit is not at fault.

Well like I stated before it use to work and I just hooked up the cables in question to my Rane Sixty-Eight and they work.  And wouldn't you know it I don't have any other freaking XLR (Female) to 1/4" male cables in my studio, I have the reverse but I don't even have any barrels.  FML (LOL) .. the test will continue.  I have a bad feeling it is the DDJ-S1.   

Again, because it works just fine with an XLR-to-XLR, I'm thinking the cable is the issue.

OK, Well I tried a different cable and it works????  No I am really confused now because the cables in question work on my Rane Sixty-Eight Mixer just fine.  Also the cables use to work with the S1.   Just crazy.....  I even checked the cables in question with a cable tester and they are fine????  

Like I said, could be a problem with the wiring of the cables; a tester may show them as okay because the signal still flows, but they may be reversed.

i have the same problem, my ddjs1 is new, 2 days ago i bought it

 the rca outpout works .. but when i connect the xlr output, it doesnt work.... the cables are ok

whats happening?  

@Manuel > As with above; try different cables.

Manuel,

You need to make sure you are using your power supply with the DDJ-S1 for the XLR cables to work.

Though I have had a few issues with the controller that i am not 100% sold on the unit.  When it works it works great though.

actually, im using the power supply... all is connected in the right way.... i dont know whats happening

actually, i tried wih 6 different cables

What are you connecting the cables TO ?

I wonder if some of the units have a flaw.  I was using XLR – ¼” and it was working for w few months in my studio.  Then I did a small gig but used XLR-XLR to plug into the mixer at the gig and all went well.

Though when I got home and hooked the DDJ-S1 up how I previously had it and no sound.   The thing that was odd is both cables didn’t work but worked on other gear and had been working.  Though XLR-XLR worked fine, then I connected the cables that didn’t work on the DDJ-S1that use to work, the XLR-1/4” to my Rane Sixty- Eight mixer and it worked fine.  Please note I am connecting everything to my Presonus Studio Live mixer. 

Read my original post above, it explains what I did.  I am not newbie to this stuff either; I have been in the Audio video industry for over 20 years and a night club DJ for 13 years.

Please also note I had an issue with the original power supply as well.  I bought another power supply from radio shack and it seems to be working .  I was having an issue were the controller would lose AC/DC power. 

Maybe something is wrong with a few but until it is completely dead I probably will not send it in.  The only reason I am not sending it in is the fact I cannot always recreate the issue.  I am afraid if I send it in and Pioneer cannot create the same problem or if it works fine at their facility they will just send it back thinking I am a moronJ

Owell, only time will tell. 

i dont get  what im doing wrong.... i connected a self-amplified speaker XLR - RCA to the master out 2.... and it worked

but when i connect XLR -XLR to the master out 1... it doesnt work.

i used the power supply

@Manuel > Have you checked to see what the hot / neutral / ground pin configuration is on your speaker as compared to the DDJ?

i dont know why but now it works... thanks for your advices  guys...

 how can i "turn off" the crossfader?

@Manuel > The switch above the crossfader with the curve options -- set it to THRU.

Hi.I have a problem with ddj s1. Few of my songs when i play them i have some noises .I hear the music but with small noises.I have another controller Allen&heath xone dx.When i use xone dx with the same computer,with the same cable the same song i dont hear the noise .Most of my music dont have this noises only some tracks.

@Kobi > Try adjusting the latency/buffer setting up one notch.

@DJ Kobi > It's best to start your own thread as this is a different issue.

Have you tried using different latency settings within the software?

Give it a try and play around with the latency settings and if you're still having troubles, please start a new thread. :) 

i've had the DDJS1 since April 1, 2011, and use it regularly without issue. Over the past month, though, it's been erratic with powering on. Each time, I've removed and reinserted the power cable and the USB cord, closed and restarted Itch software and tried turning on the controller again. Sometimes it magically comes on, often times it doesn't. Going to get a new power cable if I can find one at Radio Shack, but this seems like an avoidable issue - is this a common complaint among DDJS1 users?

@May > That sounds odd. I've never heard of this with the DDJ-S1.

But it might be good to start your own thread in the future too as it's easier to find and can relate to your specific issue.

Please reply with the results the new power cable as well. If no luck, please start that new thread. ;)

hey everyone...im hoping someone can help me out with an issue i have with my ddj-s1

the record function has stopped working for some reason...it was working fine but today when i went to record something the red light that normally starts flashing on the controller remained off, and the timer on the screen stayed on 0:00...however the "rec" light on the laptop screen stayed red.

can anyone help me out with this please???

@Amin > I'm not exactly sure how ITCH recognizes the controller, but is there a way to re-import the mapping and load it again?

Also, it's usually best to start your own thread if the topics aren't related. :)

Why don't people ever start their own threads?

@Amin > Try checking the recording file location.

how do i reset the track that it doseant have any changes? bpm to normal?

@Jerry > Reset the pitch fader to zero.  In future, please start your own topic.

Meu Pitch do deck 2 ( direito ) não esta funcionando, o que devo fazer para voltar ao normal?

@Guilherme > Please open your own thread, detailing as much information as you can about your setup - Operating System / Computer Specs etc - and how you configured the audio setup. What software and hardware you are using would also be helpful.