CDJ 2000 Nexus/DJM 2000 Nexus HID & Traktor

Hi Pete!

I don't use Traktor anymore but you should connect your CDJ's and DJM via USB to your Mac. 

You can see my settings I used to have in this thread: http://forums.pioneerdj.com/entries/21797647-traktor-2-5-1-cdjs-2000-in-hid-sound-output-problem-mac-osx

Hope this helps!

Do I connect the CDJ's straight into the computer or do I plug them into a hub at the mixer?

 yes. both.

i don,t know if you seen this video but it helped me, with the basics.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RTQbGja3bI

you need to down this to. 

http://forums.pioneerdj.com/entries/20254552-mac-os-aggregation-tool

first:  conect each cdjs audio cables/digital; plug in to the djm 2000 and keep each channel on cd/ digital, NOT usb. 

second :  cdj 2000 usb s, if you got 2 cdjs just connect them both to mac with usb or if you got more cdjs use a hub.

the djm 2000 does not need to be connected via usb to any device, for the cdjs to work with traktor.

i hope this helps.

Thanks to both of you. I will give it a shot tonight after work and let you both know how it turned out...

well this is a real mess.

to use cdj's and djm with traktor.

1. connect your mxier to your pc with a usb cable and use the mixer asio driver as the sound output.
2. connect your cdj's to your pc with a usb cable and control the software as a midi controller.
3. audio cables from the cdj's to the mixer is not necessary as audio is not going from the cdj's to the mixer.
4. lan cables from the cdj's to the mixer is not necessary as information from the mixer is not shared to the cdj's.

to use cdjs with rekordbox or reguarld cd's

1. connect cdjs to mixer with lan cables. this will allow information between the cdjs to be shared via the mixer
2. connect your computer to the mixer with a lan cable. this will allow information between rekordbox to be shared with the cdj's.
3. connect audio cables from cdj's to the mixer. this will allow audio to be shared from the cdjs to the mixer.

.. in a nut shell.

Well I can tell you that i got it all hooked up and working fine. Took all of 30 sec. But..... I don't like it anymore... And I am a big time Traktor lover. No red light. No slip mode... These bad boys were made to work with Rekordbox.... And I have decided that's how I'm gonna use them. I will use Traktor with my TT's and Denon Setup. Thanks everyone for your help. It was much appreciated.

nonsense. you can connect them all together and use both traktor and rekordbox... and cdj's and usb's..

use rekordbox via cdj's output to mixer cd in. and djm mixer as sound card for traktor and what ever control u want. i use djm 2000 mixer as sound card for virtual dj and 2 cdj 2000 mk1 as controllers. i'm not even using the nexus, and their really awesome. that huge jogwhell changes the game big time. you can connect them all. and use all sorts of media configuration. traktor, cd's, usb, rekordbox, etc. what ever fits you at that moment. ;)

Here's CDJ-2000nexus Traktor 2.6 HID Tutorial video from Pioneer DJ: http://youtu.be/nvdlIPPzhwA

Has anyone tried using the CDJ-2000Nexus with a Traktor A10 in order to get 4 inputs as well as the remix decks?  I am considering this route; I also have a DJM-2000 Nexus on the way, and am wondering the best way to configure this in a way that I can use the two CDJ's along with two Technics 1210's (old school) and still have the 4 remix decks capability; any assistance/suggestions is is/are appreciated!

I have a Traktror A10 soundcard and it works just fine the way you want your set up. You will assign lets say, 2 cdjs to Deck A and B for example Via Advanced HID and assign your SL1210s to Deck C and D via timecode. You can also have 4 remix decks as well if you want. I find really helpfull when the NI X1 controller for loops and effects or to control your remix decks. Also NI F1 is a great controller for remix decks.

Thanks for your prompt and informative response, Dream Treez!  This is the first time I've received a response that was straight to the point like yours.  Another question I have is do I HAVE to have the Traktor A10 in order to accomplish this, or can I use the internal sound card in the CDJ's to accomplish what I need?  I probably should have mentioned, I will probably be using the turntables for more actual vinyl play than timecode, but occasional time code as well.  I was hoping to be able to use the CDJ's (with timecode?) to manipulate the remix decks, although I did also buy an F1.  Just to clarify, I bought all the equipment, but I'm currently in Afghanistan and haven't actually SEEN it yet!  Again, any information/assistance anyone can provide is greatly appreciated, and thanks again Dream Treez for your response!

Thanks for your prompt and informative response, Dream Treez!  This is the first time I've received a response that was straight to the point like yours.  Another question I have is do I HAVE to have the Traktor A10 in order to accomplish this, or can I use the internal sound card in the CDJ's to accomplish what I need?  I probably should have mentioned, I will probably be using the turntables for more actual vinyl play than timecode, but occasional time code as well.  I was hoping to be able to use the CDJ's (with timecode?) to manipulate the remix decks, although I did also buy an F1.  Just to clarify, I bought all the equipment, but I'm currently in Afghanistan and haven't actually SEEN it yet!  Again, any information/assistance anyone can provide is greatly appreciated, and thanks again Dream Treez for your response!

@Reginald, hello from Greece and its a pleasure to help you since I own a similar set-up. Let's make things clear because I think you are a bit confused. First of all cdj900, cdj2000mk1 and cdj2000 nxs supports Advanced HID Mode in order to use it with Traktor as a controller. In simple words it has an onboard sound card that will do the job in order to control the Decks in Traktor. However this will not allow you to use timecode either with cdjs or sl1210s. You can plug for example the sl1210s in two channels in your mixer and the cdj2000s in two other channels. This way you will be able to control Traktor by using the cdj2000 onboard soundcard but in the sl1210 you will only be able to play vinyl and not timecode via traktor cause cdj2000 soundcard is not enough to do this. Timecode can be used on any cd player or vinyl player. You will see the A10 comes with two timecode cds and two timecode vinyls. In order to use timecode to control Traktor you need to plug the A10. Fun part is that cdj900,2000 and 2000nxs don't need timecode cause as I said above it supports Advanced HID mode.

So lets say for example you plug the A10 in you computer. Four channels in mixer, each for every deck in Traktor. All four channels via the A10. The two channels are controlable by using cdj2000s Advanced Hid Mode, the other two by using sl1210s and the timecode vinyls. You can also change the setting on the fly in A10 and play original vinyl as well. Now for effects in Traktor, or Remix decks you will have to use your computer or a midi controller just like the NI X1 or NI F1 or both!!

Anyways feel free to ask anything you like.

Okay, Dream, now I think I'm getting somewhere.  So to clarify further let me ask you this; I really don't need to have timecode ability on the 1210's, but I do plan to with the CDJ 2000 Nexus.  Is there ANY advantage with the CDJ's using an A10 vs advanced HID mode?  I only plan to use the 1210's for vinyl, so that's no big deal.  My main concern is that I have the ability to use the remix decks (I bought an F1 and will probably get an X1 as well) and I want to be able to use ALL the features of the CDJ's with the music on my laptop, plus I was hoping there was a way I could load a sample on the remix decks and have the ability to scratch them with the CDJ's.  Another question, in advanced HID mode, how does the DJM 2000 (Mixer) come into play?  will I still have fader and effects capability on that as well?  This is very confusing; that is why I was thinking it my be easier to just get the A10 and timecode CD's, but I don't want to spend unnecessary money.  Thanks again for taking the time to review all this info for me, I really appreciate it!  Also, what setup do you have, and how do you have it connected?  

Reggie

No problem Reggie. If you don't need timecode control, then you don't need to get the A10. The cdj2000 nxs sound card will do this for you. The advantage with the cdj2000 nxs is that even if you use the on bard sound card, or the A10 you don't need timecode cause it supports Advanced HID Mode. Timecode you will only need in other cd player and for vinyl. Now the advantage of the A10 is that you can plug anything you like in there. For example I can control in Traktor two decks with my cdj2000 nexus and two other decks by using my X1 controller. The X1 will give you the ability to control Traktor effects too. The F1 is a very good plug and play controller for Remix Decks in Traktror. The A10 also has midi in and midi out, but it is a bit expensive. There is also the A6 which is cheaper.

Now concerning the mixer thing, first of all in Traktor you got the option either to use the internal mixer of the program or an external mixer (your case with djm2000). So by using an external mixer you have all the capabilities of the mixer and in each channel you have each deck you assign in Traktor. I am not familiar with djm2000 but I am sure it is the same as the rest. Also I think you will have midi control as well since djm2000 has an on board sound card too.

I have an Xone92, two cdj2000mk1, two sl1210s, an X1 and an A10. I use several setups at home depend on what I like at the moment. Feel free to ask anything

Okay I understand everything so far, and I think I'm getting closer to what I'm looking for now; Just a few more concerns.  So in HID mode, will I be able to scratch samples that are on the remix decks, and will I be able to still use the cross-fader and other controls on the mixer to control the CDJ's, or will the mixer be totally out of the picture while in HID mode?  I want to ultimately be able to use the 1210's with the DJM mixer, don't really care about timecode with those; I want to be able to use the CDJ's with music that is on my laptop through Traktor on the other two inputs; I want to be able to control the four remix decks to include scratching if possible, and I want to still be able to use my mixer to control all 4 inputs (two 1210's and 2 CDJs).  If I need the A10, no biggie, but the last thing I want to ask is what would the differences be with the A10 vs without it?  If I don't have any major advantage other than to be able to use timecode with the 1210's, I don' think it's worth the extra money...I could get an X1 instead, lol!  Also, does the F1 come with Traktor Pro 2?  If so I might be able to get away with just buying the Traktor Scratch Pro 2 upgrade kit, is that an option?  Decisions decisions!  Thanks again buddy, you are really helping me out!

Advanced HID is a mode that the cdj2000 has in order to control Traktor without using an external sound card. So you don't need the A10. The cdj2000 in advanced HID mode responds as a midi controller. You can assign manually any botton you like to do anything. But mainly with cdj2000 nxs you will only be able to control one deck in Traktor and not a Remix Deck. In order to control a remix deck you need an external midi controler such as F1 or X1. F1 is plug and play cotroller for only Remix Decks. X1 is plug and play controller mainly to control two decks in Traktor plus the effect section, but you can either use it to control the remix decks too. Now in your case with cdj2000 and the two nexus players you don't need a soundcard. you can plug everything as normal to mixer and also connect cdjs to laptop via USB. If you have an external controller such as F1 or X1 you can plug it also to laptop via USB and it will be fine. You will use your mixer same way as before with full compatibility and even better since you have midi control in djm2000 and your sl1210s, crossfaders etc etc, the same as before.  

Now the difference with the A10 is that except the timecode setup, it sepperates the decks. For example lets say I only have a mixer and an X1 Controller. The X1 controls 2 decks in traktor. I use the A10 to split the decks in mixer channels so to use two channels in my external mixer and just the X1 to control it in Traktor and ready to go. In your case you will be using the cdj2000nxs soundcard so you need the cdjs. I hope you get the picture.

The A10 is a card with 10 line in/outs and takes up to 4 vinyl. Has midi in/out. Gives the ability for timecode up to four decks in Traktor. All Native instruments Sound Cards or controllers such as the X1 or F1 come all with Traktor Pro. The Sound Cards actually include Traktror Scratch Pro.