How to switch Phase Essential Remotes during a live set

If you own a Phase Ultimate, or bought an extra pair of Remotes, you can switch from one pair to the other mid-set without stopping the music. Here is how to do it cleanly.

In this example, Remotes A and B are spinning on your turntables. Remotes C and D are docked in the Receiver.

Steps

1. Switch both virtual decks to internal mode
   Do this in your DJ software before anything else.
2. Link Remotes C and D to the Receiver
   Long-press the buttons on Remotes C and D until the LEDs flash.
3. Swap the Remotes on the turntables
   Stop your turntables, take Remotes A and B off, and place Remotes C and D on the platters.
4. Wait for the LEDs to turn solid
   Keep Remotes C and D still. Solid LEDs mean the internal sensors are calibrated and the Remotes are ready.
5. Spin the turntables
6. Switch both virtual decks back to REL or WIR mode
   You are now controlling your tracks with the new pair of Remotes.

Important: do not re-link Remotes A and B

Once Remotes C and D are active, do not link Remotes A and B to the Receiver. If they get linked, they will take control of the tracks and override C and D. Place them in the dock to charge, but do not press the link buttons.

Practice before your gig

Try this a few times during practice before doing it live. Once you have the sequence down, it only takes a few seconds.

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