Setting up Phase Essential with Pioneer DDJ Controllers

Modified on Wed, 2 Oct at 10:54 AM

In this article, we'll guide you through the process of setting up your Phase Essential with the following controller:

Pioneer DDJ-FLX10
Pioneer DDJ-REV7
Pioneer DDJ-1000SRT
Pioneer DDJ-SX3
Pioneer DDJ-SR2
Pioneer DDJ-SZ
Pioneer DDJ-SZ2
Pioneer DDJ-SX2

Before Starting

Make sure that you’re using a DVS-friendly DJ software with the DVS option unlocked
Make sure that your Phase is up to date with the latest firmware version (If you need more information about how to update Phase Firmware, please check this article)

Setting up your Pioneer DDJ controller in HID mode via USB

(available for Serato Dj Pro, Virtual DJ, djay PRO)

Connect your DDJ controller and your Phase Receiver to the laptop via USB
Make sure you mixer’s input selector is set on "USB" on decks 1&2
Finally, check that your DJ software is properly setup in HID mode:
- Serato DJ Pro: Open the software and set the deck mode to "WIR" to enable the HID control with Phase.
- Virtual DJ: Open the software, which should automatically detect Phase. Simply make sure to set the deck mode on "Vinyl" to enable the HID control with Phase.
- djay PRO: Open the software and set the deck mode to "WIR" to enable the HID control with Phase.

Setting up your Pioneer DDJ controller in DVS mode via RCA

(available for every Dj software supporting DVS: Serato Dj Pro, Traktor, Rekordbox, etc..)

Plug your Phase Receiver to your computer or a power outlet
Connect your DDJ controller to the computer via USB
Connect the audio outputs of the Receiver to the Line inputs of your Pioneer DDJ controller using RCA cables
Open the Phase Manager software, then on the "Setup" tab, choose the correct DVS signal corresponding to your DJ software.
Open the Setting Utility of your DDJ controller and make sure to select the appropriate input selector in the settings utility (Control Tone Line) to get the DVS signal from Phase, and set your Controller's source selector on “USB” on the channel you’re using
- In Serato DJ Pro: make sure to select CDJS in Parameters>Audio>Deck Setup
- In Rekordbox: make sure to select “Control Tone Line for each deck in Parameters>Audio>Input Channels
Finally make sure your DJ software's virtual decks are set on “REL” mode.

Once you’ve followed these steps, you will be ready to use Phase with the Pioneer DDJ controller !

Note:
If you’re unable to control the decks with your Phase unit, make sure to allow your DJ software to access the microphone in the security settings.
With Apple computers, it is sometimes a necessary step to make sure that DVS works with it.

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Additional Best Practices:

To optimize the setup and performance of Phase Essential, consider the following best practices:

Position the Receiver as close as possible to the Remotes to ensure a strong and stable signal.
Avoid placing any objects between the Receiver and Remotes, as they could disrupt the radio transmission.

Frequently Asked Questions:

-I can't find the WIR option / The WIR mode doesn't appear
(only available on Serato DJ Pro, Virtual Dj, djay PRO)
If you've set everything up correctly, and can't see the WIR mode, please make sure that you're running the latest version of the Phase Firmware and the DJ software, and also make sure that the DVS option is unlocked in your DJ software.

-Everything is set-up but I can't control the tracks on my DJ Software
Your Remotes may not be linked to the Receiver.
Please make sure that your Remotes are linked by placing them in the Receiver, long-pressing (3 seconds) the setup buttons A/B until they blink. Then put them back your your turntables.

-The audio quality sounds bad or distorted
This might be cause by a wrong connection. Make sure that the RCA cables are plugged in the LINE input of your mixer or soundcard and the input selector is set accordingly.

If you need more information about how to set-up Phase with your DJ software, you can check these different articles depending on the software you use to finalize the setup: