Pioneer DDJ-SB2 + iOS or Android = SUCCESS!
Posted: 23 May 2020, 21:05
Hello, I'm going to try to explain my success using Pioneer DDJ-SB2 with Cross DJ, both versions, iOS and Android.
At first, please forgive my bad English, I'm Spanish. I hope you understand everything.
- Getting the right map
1- Download the demo version of Cross DJ from here:
https://www.mixvibes.com/cross-dj-free-download/
2- Install the software.
3- Plug your MIDI controller (in my case Pioneer DDJ-SB2) and execute program.
4- Go to "Preferences" and click on "MIDI" tab. You will see your controller selected in orange in the list.
5- Push button "Export controller mapping", down in the list, right button, and save the map with any name (the name is not relevant).
6- Close Cross DJ.
- Change some things in the map
1- The map exported is a plain text XML file. Edit it with any capable program, for example (in Windows) Notepad.
2- The important thing. Change this:
PCDevice="Pioneer DDJ-SB2" MacDevice="Pioneer DDJ-SB2"
with this:
PCDevice="DDJ-SB2" MacDevice="DDJ-SB2"
in iOS and Android my device is detected as "DDJ-SB2", so this is the right name.
3- Save the map with whatever name you want. I have renamed as "Pioneer DDJ-SB2.mappings" to be coherent with the other ones.
- Put the map in the right place
In iOS you have to put this map in a folder called "Mappings" inside Cross DJ app. My way has been sending the map by email and use the app "Files" in my iPad.
In Android you have to put this map in this path:
/Android/datacom.mixvibes.crossdjapp/files/Mappings
- Final steps
The power consume of Pioneer DDJ-SB2 is about 500 mAh so you have to use a powered USB HUB to make it work.
Mine is this:
https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B07M5LMGXZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In iPad, plug this HUB in the Apple Camera Adapter. I recommend using the original one. Mine is this:
https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B01DGDNL2G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In Android use any USB OTG adapter.
This is all. You can plug the device before or after executing Cross DJ.
*If you can't hear anything from the headphones out of SB2, be sure to check this:
Advanced settings -> Audio output mode ->Dual
This Cross DJ preference has to be in DUAL mode.
If you have any problem, please take a look at this inspiring post:
https://djtechtools.com/2018/07/10/how-to-use-any-controller-with-djay-pro-cross-dj-pro-ios-dj-apps/
If I can help you in any way or sending the modified map, send me an email to chirro@gmail.com
Good luck!
At first, please forgive my bad English, I'm Spanish. I hope you understand everything.
- Getting the right map
1- Download the demo version of Cross DJ from here:
https://www.mixvibes.com/cross-dj-free-download/
2- Install the software.
3- Plug your MIDI controller (in my case Pioneer DDJ-SB2) and execute program.
4- Go to "Preferences" and click on "MIDI" tab. You will see your controller selected in orange in the list.
5- Push button "Export controller mapping", down in the list, right button, and save the map with any name (the name is not relevant).
6- Close Cross DJ.
- Change some things in the map
1- The map exported is a plain text XML file. Edit it with any capable program, for example (in Windows) Notepad.
2- The important thing. Change this:
PCDevice="Pioneer DDJ-SB2" MacDevice="Pioneer DDJ-SB2"
with this:
PCDevice="DDJ-SB2" MacDevice="DDJ-SB2"
in iOS and Android my device is detected as "DDJ-SB2", so this is the right name.
3- Save the map with whatever name you want. I have renamed as "Pioneer DDJ-SB2.mappings" to be coherent with the other ones.
- Put the map in the right place
In iOS you have to put this map in a folder called "Mappings" inside Cross DJ app. My way has been sending the map by email and use the app "Files" in my iPad.
In Android you have to put this map in this path:
/Android/datacom.mixvibes.crossdjapp/files/Mappings
- Final steps
The power consume of Pioneer DDJ-SB2 is about 500 mAh so you have to use a powered USB HUB to make it work.
Mine is this:
https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B07M5LMGXZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In iPad, plug this HUB in the Apple Camera Adapter. I recommend using the original one. Mine is this:
https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B01DGDNL2G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In Android use any USB OTG adapter.
This is all. You can plug the device before or after executing Cross DJ.
*If you can't hear anything from the headphones out of SB2, be sure to check this:
Advanced settings -> Audio output mode ->Dual
This Cross DJ preference has to be in DUAL mode.
If you have any problem, please take a look at this inspiring post:
https://djtechtools.com/2018/07/10/how-to-use-any-controller-with-djay-pro-cross-dj-pro-ios-dj-apps/
If I can help you in any way or sending the modified map, send me an email to chirro@gmail.com
Good luck!