Setup
Licensing & software
This is a Serato DJ Lite hardware unlocked device, meaning it unlocks Serato DJ Lite when connected.
It is also a paid upgrade to Serato DJ Pro device, meaning it requires the purchase & activation of a Serato DJ Pro license, in order to be used with Serato DJ Pro.
You can try Serato DJ Pro, before making a purchase:
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Pro installed:
Drivers & Firmware
The Pioneer DDJ-WeGO is a class-compliant USB plug-and-play device for Mac; however, it requires drivers for Windows.
Visit the Pioneer DJ Support website to download and install the latest DDJ-WeGO Windows driver.
Overview
| # | DDJ-WeGO CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| 1 | USB | Connect USB cable to computer |
| 2 | POWER SWITCH | Turn the device on/off |
| 3 | HEADPHONES | Connect headphones via a 1/8" audio output |
| 4 | HEADPHONES | Connect headphones via a 1/4" audio output |
| 5 | MIC INPUT | 1/4" microphone input |
| 6 | KENSINGTON LOCK |
Connect Kensington Lock |
| 7 | MASTER OUT | Master output (RCA) to speakers |
| # | DDJ-WeGO CONTROL | FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| 1 | CROSSFADER | Crossfades the output sound between channels | - |
| 2 | CHANNEL FADERS | Adjusts the Channel Output | - |
| 3 | SAMPLER | Enables 1,2,3,4 to trigger Sampler slots | - |
| 4 | 1,2,3,4 | Triggers Cue Points/ Sampler Slots | Delete Cue Points/Stop Sampler Slots |
| 5 | PLAY/PAUSE | Play/Pause track | Stutter Play |
| 6 | CUE | Add or Jump to Temporary Cue | Jump to start of track |
| 7 | JOG WHEEL | Adjust/Scratch or Jog | Beat Skip |
| 8 | SYNC | Sync On | Sync Off |
| 9 | TEMPO FADER | Adjust tempo/pitch | Ignore tempo/pitch adjustment |
| 10 | CTRL A | Platter Filter On/Off and links platter to filter depth | Disable all FX |
| 11 | FX 1 | Slot 1 Effect On/Off and links platter to FX Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 1 |
| 12 | CUE MIX | Adjust between Cue and Master in your headphones | - |
| 13 | CUE VOL | Adjust headphone output | - |
| 14 | DECK C & D | Select Active Deck 1/3 (Left Deck) or 2/4 (Right Deck) | - |
| 15 | CHANNEL EQ | Adjust HI, MID and LOW | - |
| 16 | BROWSE | Scroll through library/crates | Fast library scroll |
| 17 | LOAD A/B | Load selected track to deck | Eject track from deck |
| 18 | AUTO LOOP | Auto Loop ON/OFF (click)/Adjust Auto Loop Length (twist) | Loop Roll On/Off (Click)/Adjust Beatgrid (Twist) |
| 19 | FX 2 | Slot 2 Effect On/Off and links platter to FX Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 2 |
| 20 | MIC VOL | Adjust Mic Level | - |
| 21 | FX 3 | Slot 2 Effect On/Off and links platter to FX Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 3 |
| 22 | MASTER VOL | Controller master output volume | - |
| 23 | CONTROL B | Link platter to beats multiplier | Disable all FX |
| 24 | SHIFT | Used with other buttons that have shift modifier functions | - |
| 25 | CUE | Adjust Mic Level | Changes Jog Wheel Color |
Looping
You have the choice of Auto or Manual Looping within Serato DJ with the Pioneer DDJ-WeGO.
NOTE: You can also save a loop to the next available free loop slot in the software. To do this, click on an available loop slot. Your loops are saved to the file and recalled the next time it is loaded. They are not lost if the file is moved or renamed.
Looping is controlled by the AUTO LOOP knobs for each deck.
| DDJ-WeGO CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| AUTO LOOP (Click) | Auto Loop On/Off |
| AUTO LOOP (Twist) | Adjust Auto Loop Length |
| SHIFT + AUTO LOOP (Click) | Loop Roll On/Off |
DJ-FX
The FX panel button is displayed in the top left area of the main Serato DJ Pro screen, click on this to toggle the DJ-FX panel.
With the DJ-FX panel open, you have control of two DJ-FX units, and if your hardware supports it, Channel FX, which can be applied to tracks played through your connected Serato DJ-hardware.
Both DJ-FX & Channel FX can be controlled with your mouse, by using dedicated controls on your hardware (where available), or by MIDI mapping controls to the respective software functions.
Learn more about how to use DJ-FX & Channel FX:
| DDJ-WeGO CONTROL | FX FUNCTION | SHIFT |
| CTRL A | Platter Filter On/Off and links platter to filter depth | Disable all FX |
| FX 1 | Slot 1 Effect On/Off and links platter to FX Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 1 |
| FX 2 | Slot 2 Effect On/Off and links platter to FX Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 2 |
| FX 3 | Slot 3 Effect On/Off and links platter to FX Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 3 |
| CTRL B |
Link platter to beats multiplier |
Disable all FX |
MIDI
The MIDI feature in Serato DJ Pro allows you to remap Serato DJ Pro software functions to your primary Serato controller, interface or mixer. You can also assign controls to a secondary MIDI controller to further enhance your performance.
For more information on MIDI mapping with Serato DJ Pro, click here.
To remap your supported Serato device, open the SETUP screen and click the MIDI tab. If your Serato device supports hardware remapping, it will appear in the MIDI DEVICES list.
Select your connected device from the MIDI DEVICES list and check the Allow Serato Hardware Remapping option.
Once checked, the MIDI assign button at the top of the main Serato DJ Pro interface will become available for you to start remapping.
You can save, edit or delete MIDI presets in the MIDI tab of the SETUP screen. Clicking Restore Defaults will erase any custom mappings for all connected devices and revert their functions back to default.
Help
Show Tooltips
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Show Tooltips to enable Tooltips. Tooltips provide a handy way to learn the various features of Serato DJ Pro.
Move the mouse over a section of the software to bring up a context-sensitive tooltip that describes the feature.
Click on the Help button again to turn off Tooltips.
Show Shortcut Keys
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then click Show Shortcut Keys to launch a pop-up window displaying shortcut keyboard combinations.
These shortcuts can help you perform various actions quickly, such as triggering specific deck functions, controlling playback, or navigating the library.
Watch Tutorials
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Watch Tutorials to launch
your default internet browser and watch tutorials to help you get familiar with Serato DJ Pro.
Get Support
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Get Support to launch your default internet browser and navigate to the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base, where you can find helpful articles and guides on Serato DJ Pro. Alternatively, type keywords in the Search Help box to search the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base for specific, related topics.