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.
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Lite installed:
You can also try Serato DJ Pro, before making a purchase:
Drivers & firmware
The Numark Mixtrack Pro does not require manufacturer-specific drivers on either Mac or Windows operating systems. Simply connect the device to your PC and launch the latest version of Serato DJ Pro.
Hardware
The Mixtrack Pro platters require a few touches by the user in order to calibrate to their environment. Tap the platters a few times to set their sensitivity.
Overview
| MIXTRACK PRO CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| USB | Connect USB data cable to PC |
| OUTPUT 2 |
Output from the Cue Channel for monitoring. Note: The Cue Channel is also output through the HEADPHONES output on the front panel. |
| MAIN RCA OUTPUT | Master output (RCA) to speakers |
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MIXTRACK PRO CONTROL | FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| 1 | PLAY/PAUSE | Play/Pause | - |
| 2 | CUE | Temp Cue | - |
| 3 | SYNC | Sync On | Sync Off (Press twice to return to Absolute Pitch when in Relative Mode) |
| 4 | PLATTER | Adjust/Scratch or Jog | Beat Skip |
| 5 | TEMPO FADER | Adjust Tempo | When in Sync mode, used to disable the Pitch Fader temporarily and change the zero position |
| 6 | PITCH BEND +/- | Pitch Bend Up, Pitch Bend down | - |
| 7 | VIEW/DELETE | Added Shift functionality is applied when used in conjunction with other controls | - |
| 8 | CUE1 | Set/Trigger CUE 1 | Delete Cue 1 |
| 9 | CUE2 | Set/Trigger CUE 2 | Delete Cue 2 |
| 10 | CUE3 | Set/Trigger CUE 3 | Delete Cue 3 |
| 11 | KEYLOCK | Keylock On/Off | Cycle through available Tempo Range |
| 12 | BROWSE | Browse Library/Click to Navigate forward | - |
| 13 | CUE GAIN | Adjust Cue Output | - |
| 14 | CUE MIX | Adjust Mix between Cue and Master | - |
| 15 | EQ | Adjust Channel EQ's | - |
| 16 | EFFECT | Slot 1 On/Off | Slot 2 On/Off |
| 17 | SELECT (Knob) | Adjust the Beats Multiplier/ Tap to the desired FX tempo. Press and hold to return to AUTO mode. | Slot 3 On/Off |
| 18 | CONTROL 1 (Knob) | Adjust the Slot 1 Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 1 |
| 19 | CONTROL 2 (Knob) | Adjust Slot 2 Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 2 |
| 20 | RELOOP | SEE LOOPING SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION | - |
| 21 | OUT | SEE LOOPING SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION | - |
| 22 | IN | SEE LOOPING SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION | - |
| 23 | MANUAL/AUTO | Toggle between Manual and Auto Loop Modes | ` |
| 24 | SCRATCH | Toggle between Scratch Mode On/Off for jog wheel | - |
| 25 | LOAD B | Load track to Deck B | - |
| 26 | BACK | Toggle between Crates and Library | - |
| 27 | MASTER GAIN | Adjust Master Output | - |
| 28 | CROSSFADER | Crossfade audio between channels 1 & 2 | - |
| 29 | LOAD A | Load track to Deck A | - |
| 30 | CHANNEL FADER | Adjusts the audio level on the corresponding channel | - |
| 31 | CUE | Cue selected channel in headphones and Output 2 | - |
| 32 | STUTTER | Stutter Play | - |
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:
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MIXTRACK PRO CONTROL |
FX FUNCTION | SHIFT |
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EFFECT (Button) |
Slot 1 Effect On/Off | Slot 2 On/Off |
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SELECT (Knob Twist) |
Adjust Beats Multiplier | - |
|
SELECT (Knob Click) |
Tap to the desired FX tempo. Hold to return to AUTO mode |
Slot 3 On/Off |
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CONTROL 1 (Knob) |
Adjust the Slot 1 Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 1 |
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CONTROL 2 (Knob) |
Adjust the Slot 2 Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 2 |
Looping
You have the choice of Auto or Manual Looping within Serato DJ with the Numark Mixtrack Pro.
NOTE: You can also save a loop to the next available free loop slot in the software. To do this, click the + icon (pictured below) 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.
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MIXTRACK PRO CONTROL |
MANUAL LOOP MODE |
| Loop IN | Set loop in point (Loop not active) |
| Loop IN | Adjust loop in point (Loop active) |
| Loop OUT | Set loop out point (If loop in point is set) |
| Loop OUT | Adjust loop out point (Loop active) |
| Reloop | Exit Loop (Loop Active) |
| Reloop | Reloop (Loop not active) |
NOTE: The best way to edit the in and out points of a manual loop is with the jog wheel/platter on your Mixtrack Pro.
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MIXTRACK PRO CONTROL |
AUTO LOOP MODE |
| 1 Bar | Auto Loop ON/OFF |
| 1/2 | Halve Auto Loop Length |
| 2X | Double Auto Loop Length |
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.