[SOLVED] cdj2000s mk1 firmware version 4.20

If you analyse your tracks in Rekordbox (and use them with SD card/USB) if Quantize is 'ON' then the loops will be quantized. No need for a laptop, you just need the tracks to be analyzed in rekordbox - the software grids the tracks which enables things to be quantized.

I know that when you hit the loop cutter button, it is not quantized, but it will create a quantized loop.  So, in my experience, you just have to hit the cut button with perfect timing to cut the loop down and keep on the beat. It's not that hard, I've learned to do it.

thankyou very much nate do i need to get the newest rekordbox software for that then then save the tracks to a flash drive im still burning cds :) but the flashdrive way seems to be better way of doing things so once i get recordbox i pick a few tracks analyse them save them to a usb drive and thats it??

I would recommend you use the newest version of rekordbox, yes. Version 2.0.3

Add your tracks to rekordbox, let it analyze them, and then export them to your usb drive (through rekordbox) there are many youtube videos showing the entire process. 

The functionality you get through using USB/SD versus using burned CDs is greatly increased. You will be glad you switched

excellent!! what version of rekordbox works best with 4.20 firm ware i read that people were having problems with it also doing this will enable me to take loops on the fly? what type of usb stick would be the best to get??

oops missed that comment i was watching tv there lol

I can't really recommend a certain USB stick, I just would not recommend you use the free one you got in your breakfast cereal. :)

Anything of medium quality and better should serve you fine.

I use two 32GB Patriot USB sticks, I like the really small ones so they don't stick out much on the CDJ

under FAQ they have a list of drives Pioneer likes

http://forums.pioneerdj.com/entries/20207518-Flash-Drives

cheers for the help guys

You do need to update to the latest version of rekordbox and make sure you have re-analysed any tracks imported prior to 2.0.x.

cheers pulse this is my first time using rekord box so the tracks should be ok?? im using ver 2.03 im waiting on 2 usb sticks being delivered so i can get music transferred and all of that but i have figured out the basics of using it but ive a bit still to learn

@kevin > as long as it was a recent download of rekordbox (i.e. in the v2.0.x plus range) then yes, you should be fine.