iDJ2 MOBILE DJ WORKSTATION WITH UNIVERSAL DOCK FOR IPOD

MIX MUSIC FROM YOUR IPOD LIVE AND IN COLOR!

• Large backlit, full-color display with revolutionary user interface
• Key lock support for maintaining key while tempo shifting
• Universal Dock for iPod with adjustable mount
• Seamless looping, pitch control, scratching capability via jog wheels
• Visual Track Profiles to skip through phrases
• USB ports for iPods, thumb drives and hard drives
• Play music from two iPods simultaneously, including two songs from same iPod
• Scratching and mixing for MP3, WAV and AAC (unprotected) files
• Direct Mode supports playback of iTunes music store (protected AAC) files
• Pitch control with range up to +25% and down to 100%
• Beatkeeper™ technology with TAP override function
• Search ability via two large jog wheels
• USB Keyboard support
• 3–band EQ with gain control on both channels
• Dedicated microphone input with tone and level control
• Phono/line inputs on both channels for adding additional devices

• What is an ID3 tag?

  An ID3 tag allows metadata such as title, artist, album, track number, and more to be contained in an MP3 file. Note that the iDJ2 does not alter these tags in any way, but rather uses the metadata to help create a library for fast searching and browsing.

• What file formats and file systems does the iDJ2 support?

  File Formats: MP3, WAV, AAC (m4a non-DRM) File Systems: FAT & FAT32, HFS+, NTFS (Limited Support)

• Will the iDJ2 support WMA?

  As the WMA format is not sample accurate, we have no plans to support it at this time.

• Why should my drive be formatted to FAT or HFS+?

  These formats allow data to be written back to the drives from the iDJ2. In this way the unit can save playlists and crate information as well as create libraries from the unit. The unit will still work with NTFS drives, however, it’s advisable to use the Librarian computer software to create the database first.

• Should I have all my songs in one folder on my FAT-formatted drive?

  This is very inefficient under FAT-formatting when dealing with many files. We recommend splitting the tracks into no more than 500 per folder. Similarly, if your files are divided into albums, it’s recommended that you have no more than 500 album folders grouped in any one location or file structure level.
  
  Important Note: Because FAT file systems maintain memory of previous file locations, simply moving folders and tracks around to meet the above recommendations may not improve issues associated with an inefficient file setup. Instead, copy your content to a different drive, then reformat you iDJ2 music drive and move the content back keeping in mind the recommendations.

• Why is my powered hard drive not being recognized by my iDJ2?

  Be patient as some hard drives take longer to show up than others. Also, if the drive’s library was created using Librarian software, the iDJ2 may take a few seconds to see the drive the first time you attach it. For very large libraries, this initial wait could be a few minutes. After the first wait, all later attachments will be almost instant since the iDJ2 has already synced to the software made library.

• Why is my bus-powered hard drive not being recognized by my iDJ2?

  In general, we do not recommend using bus-power drives (no external power supply) since they often require more power than one USB port can supply. If your bus-powered drive is not being seen by your iDJ2, try using it with a power USB hub. This will ensure that the drive spins properly throughout the session. (Some bus-powered drives are less power hungry and do not need the extra juice. Always check you hardware before heading out to the big gig)

• How do I send files to a playlist?

  Highlight the file you wish to send to the playlist and press the soft key with the arrow, located below the display. You should now see a playlist soft key. Press the playlist soft key and then select which playlist you would like the file to go to.

• Can I use the iDJ2 without the Librarian software?

  Yes, however some of the nice features offered by using Librarian are not available without it:
  

  • Creating a database for searching is much faster with Librarian than without
  • Librarian can also pre-build Seek tables making loading tracks to a deck almost instant. Otherwise, the iDJ2 must process the whole track first in order to have accurate pitch.
  • The use of NTFS (windows formatted) drives does not allow for database creation on the iDJ2, so a library can’t be built on the iDJ2. This a limitation of the NTFS file system. Use the Librarian software to create the library on NTFS drives. Otherwise, simply use the “Files” feature on the iDJ2 which doesn’t require a library.
  • Using the Librarian, Profiles can be created for use with the Profile View feature

• Why should I create seek tables on the Librarian?

  Creating seek tables speeds the loading of tracks to a deck. The iDJ2 can also do this on FAT and HFS+ formatted drives. The first time you load a track a table will be created and future loads will have it already saved.

• How do I improve track loading speed?

  If you have not done so, you should build seek tables using the Librarian software.

• How do I make sure all of my songs are recognized by the iDJ2’s text “Search” feature and in the Library browse lists?

  The first step is to make sure your files are properly tagged with the necessary ID3 information. Then create a library using the iDJ2 or the corresponding Librarian software version.
  
  Important note: If using the newest firmware 1.09a, the redesigned ultra fast text Search feature is only available for libraries built using the Librarian software (version 1.50). All other browse features are still available for both iDJ2 and software built libraries.

• What advantage is there to creating profiles in Librarian?

  Creating a visual profile of the track allows you to find track events (volume changes, breaks, etc) and jump to them quickly within the profile view. Note: Creating profiles can only be done using Librarian.

• Does Profile creation also calculate BPM?

  The newest Librarian version 1.50 (for use with firmware 1.09) includes an option to analyze track BPM’s and add them to the library index. Note that this does not alter or write BPM info found in MP3 tags. We have also included a link to a useful tool on our web site for permanently tagging BPMs: MixMeister BPM Analyzer. Use the MixMeister BPM Analyzer to quickly save BPM information in your ID tags before library creation or updating. If the Librarian software or iDJ2 identifies an already tagged BPM, it will always use that info rather than re-analyze the track. Remember, the iDJ2’s on board analyzer can also add BPM info to the library index during a tracks playback. This info is then saved for future track loads.

• Is the BPM calculation tied to looping?

  No, the BPM counter is a standalone process and does not affect looping.