Korg Kaoss DJ User Manual

Operation Guide
Introduction .....................................................2
1. Operating Requirements .................................................................................2
2. Features and Functions ...................................................................................2
Preparations.....................................................3
1. Downloading and Installing the Korg ASIO Audio Driver .................................3
2. Downloading and Installing Serato DJ Intro ....................................................3
3. Preparing the KAOSS DJ to control the Serato DJ Intro software ......................4
Controlling Serato DJ Intro ................................5
1. Loading and mixing songs ..............................................................................5
2. Changing the Tempo of the Song ....................................................................5
3. Cue Points and Loops .......................................................................................6
4. Effects .............................................................................................................7
5. Controlling the KAOSS Effects ..........................................................................7
6. KAOSS Effect Settings ......................................................................................8
7. Equalizer .........................................................................................................8
8. Using the Sampler Function ............................................................................9
9. About the Startup Modes ................................................................................9
Appendix ........................................................10
1. MIDI Message List .........................................................................................10
2. Effect Program List ........................................................................................11
3. Scale List .......................................................................................................12

Korg Kaoss DJ Specifications

General

Built-in display	Yes
Sample rate	48 kHz
Product color	Black
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz
Number of drum pads	2
USB direct playback	-
Built-in optical drive	No
Number of dedicated effects controls	120
USB connector type	USB Type-B
USB ports quantity	1
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported
Current	5 A
Power supply type	USB
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	158 mm
Width	307 mm
Height	42 mm
Weight	730 g

Summary

Introduction

Operating Requirements

Details system requirements for Windows and Mac computers and supported operating systems.

Features and Functions

Overview of the controller's main components and their general functions.

Preparations

Downloading and Installing the Korg ASIO Audio Driver

Steps to download and install the low-latency ASIO driver for Windows to improve audio response.

Downloading and Installing Serato DJ Intro

Instructions for downloading and installing Serato DJ Intro software for Windows and Mac.

Preparing the KAOSS DJ to control the Serato DJ Intro software

Guide on starting the software and checking if the KAOSS DJ controller is recognized by the computer.

Controlling Serato DJ Intro

Loading and mixing songs

How to load tracks, control playback mix with gain knobs, level faders, and the crossfader.

Changing the Tempo of the Song

Manual and automatic tempo control, including Sync function, Key Lock, and pitch adjustments.

Cue Points and Loops

Setting cue points, hot cues, and creating auto or manual loops for song playback.

Effects

Controlling Serato DJ Intro effects and KAOSS DJ internal effects using the touchpad.

Controlling the KAOSS Effects

Applying internal KAOSS DJ effects as a Master Effect to the overall mix output.

KAOSS Effect Settings

Adjusting effect parameters like BPM, key, scale, and using the equalizer for tone control.

Equalizer

Using the onboard 3-band equalizer for each deck to control hi, mid, and low frequencies.

Using the Sampler Function

Utilizing the touchpad to control the sampler built into the Serato DJ Intro software.

About the Startup Modes

Explains Audioless and Audio Return modes for expanded unit operation.

Appendix

MIDI Message List

Table detailing MIDI messages, controller numbers, and LED status for various functions.

Effect Program List

Comprehensive list of KAOSS DJ internal effects, their categories, and controllable parameters.

Scale List

List of musical scales and their corresponding notes, useful for effect programming.