Monster Go-DJ User Manual

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Quick Start Guide
YOUR MUSIC
To load your tracks they need to be in WAV
(16-bit 44.1 kHz stereo) or MP3 (maximum 320-
kbps 44.1 kHz stereo) format, and they need to be
on a PC or Mac.
YOUR HEADPHONES
You need headphones and with a headphone cable
that has a mini stereo 1/8” plug.
YOUR SPEAKERS
You need a mini stereo 1/8” plug to for the line out
plug on the GO-DJ™. Connect this cable to any
powered monitors (speakers that have internal
amplification.) Computer speakers are fine. Or
you can plug the GO-DJ™ into an “AUX IN” on a
component set-up.
This guide will get you up and running with basic DJ skills as quickly as possible.
For The Best Results
To get the most from this introduction please have the following essential DJ items ready to go.

Monster Go-DJ Specifications

General

Brand	Monster
Model	Go-DJ
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

Summary

GO-DJ Quick Start Guide Introduction

Essential Equipment for DJing

Lists required music formats (WAV/MP3), headphones with a mini stereo plug, and powered speakers or AUX input for setup.

GO-DJ User Interface Overview

Touch Screen Navigation

Explains swiping gestures and arrow use to access different screens on the GO-DJ digital turntables.

Function Knob Controls

Details the three manipulation methods (turn, press/release, press/turn) for the GO-DJ's continuous controllers.

GO-DJ Setup and Connections

Powering On the Device

Instructions to turn on the GO-DJ by pressing and holding the power button on the right side.

Loading Music Files

Steps for connecting via USB, entering storage mode, copying music to GO-DJ DRIVE, and safe disconnection.

Audio Output Connections

Guides for connecting speakers to the LINE OUT jack and headphones to the PHONES jack on the GO-DJ.

GO-DJ Track Management and Playback

Loading Tracks to Channels

Process for browsing and loading audio files into TRACK A and TRACK B using the file browser.

Troubleshooting No Sound

Steps to diagnose and fix issues when no audio is heard, checking volume and cross-fader settings.

Headphone Cueing and Monitoring

How to route tracks to headphones for monitoring, including split cueing using the VOLUME-A controller.

GO-DJ Mixing and EQ Functions

Creating Your First Mix

Steps to cross-fade and start playback for a basic DJ mix.

Beatmatching Techniques

Explains AUTO SYNC and MANUAL BEATMATCHING using pitch controls and pitch bend.

Adjusting Track EQ

How to use the 3-band EQ for tracks, including linking faders to the FUNCTION-B controller.