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Terry_42, post: 39753, member: 1843 wrote: If you are able to use Traktor and their DJM is Traktor Scratch certified then the DJM + 2ks would be just a good Traktor controller…
Even if they are not (as in not certified or you have no Traktor license) then using them is easy.
Just put your songs on a USB stick (and have a backup stick). If you are not able to use Recordbox (downloadable from Pioneer) to configure your songs for the CJD 2ks, then just put the simple mp3s in the root folder of the USB stick and put a number in front of them 1…X in the order you want to play them.
Put the USB stick into one of the CDJs and push the “USB” button, the CDJ will load your files. On the other CDJ hit the “link” or “LNK” button and it will also display your songs on the screen.
Both have a rotary knob that you can use to browse the songs and a load button to load the songs in the CDJ.
When the song is loaded the 2000 will even display its waveform, BPM and such in the display.
From there it just works like a controller. You have the buttons in different positions for looping and cue points, but they are all there and the transport section and pitch fader are clearly marked. There is a button near the jogwheel for jogwheel modes (like on most controllers).
So if you can handle beatmatching on the mixtrack, it will be no problem on the CDJs.

As for effects the DJM will have an effects section. Usually a big F/X selector knob or keys depending on model and a yellow’ish push button to activate. You must first assign the effects section to the channel you work on and can hit it off from there. Some have a dedicated filter knob (similar to some controllers) for a combined high/low filter.

Just be calm, do not panic. It is 95% the same workflow as with a controller. All the buttons are nicely labeled and if you can beatmatch you will be fine. There is no voodoo about CDJs, they are just very expensive controllers that can play CDs also…

Ah this is perfect since I was wondering how Recordbox comes into play. I’ve already downloaded it but haven’t really had the chance to open it up yet, and I heard it was my best bet to prepare to use the 2000’s.

Based on everything I’ve read here I really think I’m ready to take on the CDJs, guess I was doubting myself a little too much haha.
Thank you guys so much for all the advice! 🙂

Dayvue, post: 39730, member: 837 wrote: Do you do any tricks or fancy things with looping/cue points/scratching/effects? Or do you mainly mix in then mix out?

Mainly mix in, mix out. I do get a little fancy with double drops & effects every now & then though.