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.
Additionally, it is also a paid upgrade to Serato DVS device, meaning it requires the purchase & activation of a Serato DVS license, in order to use Serato DVS functionality.
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 Denon DJ MC6000MK2 is a class compliant USB plug and play device on macOS,
but requires drivers on Windows.
If using a Windows operating system, please ensure you have the latest available drivers and firmware updates, which you can download from Denon DJ's website:
Overview
| # | MC6000MK2 CONTROL |
| 1 | DV 12V POWER INPUT |
| 2 | CONTROLLER ON/OFF |
| 3 | USB |
| 4 | USB AUDIO LINE SELECT SWITCH |
| 5 | BALANCED BOOTH OUTPUT L/R |
| 6 | BALANCED MASTER XLR OUTPUT L/R |
| 7 | MONO/STEREO SWITCH |
| 8 | UNBALANCED RCA MASTER OUTPUT |
| 9 | LINE 4 L/R INPUT |
| 10 | PHONO/LINE SWITCH |
| 11 | LINE 3 L/R INPUT |
| 12 | PHONO/LINE SWITCH |
| 13 | LINE 2 L/R INPUT |
| 14 | LINE 1 L/R INPUT |
| 15 | MIC 2 TRS INPUT |
| 16 | MIC 1 TRS INPUT |
| 17 | HEADPHONES INPUT |
| 18 | HEADPHONES VOLUME |
| 19 | CUE/MASTER SWITCH |
| 20 | SPLIT CUE SWITCH |
| 21 | MIC 1 EQ LOW/MID/HI |
| 22 | MIC 2 EQ LOW/MID/HI |
| 23 | MIC ECHO |
| 24 | FADER ASSIGNMENT CH3 L/THRU/R |
| 25 | FADER ASSIGNMENT CH1 L/THRU/R |
| 26 | X FADER CURVE DIAL |
| 27 | FADER ASSIGNMENT CH2 L/THRU/R |
| 28 | FADER ASSIGNMENT CH4 L/THRU/R |
| # | MC6000MK2 CONTROL | FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| 1 | CH ASSIGN | Applies FX to selected channels | - |
| 2 | FX KNOBS | Adjust Slot 1-3 FX Parameter | Turn Knob 1 (Select Effect in Slot 1), Turn Knob 2 (Select Effect in Slot 2), Turn Knob 3 (Select Effect in Slot 1) |
| 3 | FX BUTTONS (P1/2/3) | Slot 1-3 Effect On/Off | Button 1 (Select Effect in Slot 1), Button 2 (Select Effect in Slot 2), Button 3 (Select Effect in Slot 1) |
| 4 | TAP | Tap to set desired BPM/hold to reset | - |
| 5 | BEATS | Turn to adjust Beats Multiplier setting/ push down to reset to 1/1 | - |
| 6 | EQ | Adjust HI, MID and LOW | - |
| 7 | INPUT SELECT | Toggles between available input selections | - |
| 8 | CH LEVEL | Adjust channel gain/level | - |
| 9 | INPUT SELECT | Toggles between available input selections | - |
| 10 | LOAD | Load selected track to Deck 1 (Press twice to Instant Double) |
- |
| 11 | FILTER | LP/HP filter combo adjust for channel 1 | - |
| 12 | FILTER ON | Turn filter combo on/off for channel 1 | - |
| 13 | BROWSER | Browses through currently focused area (library/crates/open panels) Click in to move between library and crates |
- |
| 14 | FILTER ON | Turn filter combo on/off for channel 2 | - |
| 15 | LOAD | Load selected track to Deck 2 (Press twice to Instant Double) |
- |
| 16 | FWD | Toggles focus between library, crates and open panels | - |
| 17 | IN | Set loop in point (Loop not active) / Adjust loop in point (Loop active) |
- |
| 18 | OUT | Set loop out point (Loop in point set) / Adjust loop out point (Loop active) | - |
| 19 | MASTER LEVEL | Adjusts the master output’s audio level | - |
| 20 | AUTO LOOP | Activates Auto Loop | - |
| 21 | - | Halve Auto Loop length | - |
| 22 | BOOTH LEVEL | Adjust Booth Output | - |
| 23 | + | Double Auto Loop Length | - |
| 24 | HOT CUE/SAMPLE | Set/Trigger Cue (1,2,3,4) / Sampler trigger (1,2,3,4) |
Delete Cue 1,2,3,4 / Sampler + 1,2,3,4 stops sample playback |
| 25 | BOOTH ASSIGN | Set booth assign to channel output 1,2,3,4 or master output | - |
| 26 | CENSOR/SLIP | Censors the playing track while pressed | Enable Slip mode |
| 27 | SHIFT | Used with other buttons that have shift modifier functions | - |
| 28 | CHANNEL FADERS | Adjusts the Channel Output | - |
| 29 | PANEL/VIEW/AREA/LIST | Switches through available view and display options. See Display Options table for more information |
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| 30 | VIDEO LED | Links crossfader to video channels only | - |
| 31 | X-F LINK | Links the crossfader to Serato Video and/or audio channels | Scrolls through Video transitions |
| 32 | LED METER | Monitors the audio levels of the assigned Output (see LED METER ASSIGN for more detail) |
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| 33 | CROSSFADER | Crossfades the output sound between Deck 1 & 2 | - |
| 34 | LED METER ASSIGN | LED meter assigning for CH1/2, CH3/4 or MASTER outputs | - |
| 35 | AUDIO LED | Links crossfader to audio channels only | - |
| 36 | BACK | Toggles focus between library, crates and open panels | - |
| 37 | CUE | Cue selected channel in headphones | - |
| 38 | PITCH BEND -/+ | Press or hold down either of these buttons to temporarily adjust the track’s playback speed. When released, the track playback will return to the speed designated by the PITCH FADER |
Fast Forward/Rewind |
| 39 | VINYL | Toggles between Vinyl/Jog Modes | |
| 40 | PLAY/PAUSE | Play/Pause track | |
| 41 | CUE | Add or Jump to Temporary Cue | |
| 42 | SYNC | Sync On | Sync Off (Press twice to return to Absolute Pitch when in Relative Mode) |
| 43 | PITCH FADER | Adjust Pitch | When in Sync mode, used to disable the Pitch Fader temporarily and change the zero position |
| 44 | PLATTER | Adjust/Scratch or Jog | Search |
| 45 | KEYLOCK | Enable Keylock | Cycle through available Tempo Range |
| 46 | ECHO ON 1/2 | Adjust Mic Echo Wet/Dry for Mic Channels | - |
| 47 | DECK LAYER ASSIGN | Swap deck layer | - |
| 48 | DUCKING | Lowers master signal when pressed down/will stop ducking on release | Routes Mic input to the Booth output |
| 49 | MIC ON 1/2 | Turn on/off MIC channel 1 or 2 | - |
| 50 | HOT CUE MODE | Activates Hot Cue (1-4) | - |
| 51 | MIC 2 LEVEL KNOB | Turn to adjust MIC 2 level | - |
| 52 | MIC 1 LEVEL KNOB | Turn to adjust MIC 1 level | - |
Display Options
| MC6000MK2 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| PANEL | Cycles through REC, FX and Sampler panels |
| VIEW | Cycles through the available deck views |
| AREA | Navigates through the Files, Browse, Prepare and History panels |
| LIST | Switches between Simple List and Album Art list library view modes |
Looping
You have the choice of Auto or Manual looping with Serato DJ Pro when using the Denon DJ MC6000MK2.
| MC6000MK2 CONTROL | MANUAL LOOPING FUNCTION |
| IN | Set loop in point (Loop not active) / Edit start of loop point (Loop active) |
| OUT | Set end of loop point (If Loop in point set) / Edit end of loop point (Loop active) |
| AUTO/EXIT | Exit Manual Loop |
| MC6000MK2 CONTROL | AUTO LOOPING FUNCTION |
| - | Halve Auto Loop length |
| + | Double Auto Loop length |
| AUTO/EXIT | Start Auto Loop |
Serato Video
Serato Video is an Expansion Pack for Serato DJ Pro which adds the ability to playback and mix video files, use effects and fader transitions with your Serato DJ hardware, an additional MIDI controller or your mouse/keyboard.
Click here to learn more about Serato Video
When using the MC6000MK2 with Serato Video, the following functions apply.
| MC6000MK2 CONTROL | FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| VIDEO FX KNOB 1 | High pass/Low pass filter | Adjust Video FX 1 Wet/Dry |
| VIDEO FX KNOB 2 | High pass/Low pass filter | Adjust Video FX 2 Wet/Dry |
| VIDEO FX ON BUTTON | - | Turns Video FX 1 On |
| VIDEO FX ON BUTTON | - | Turns Video FX 2 On |
| X-F LINK BUTTON | Links crossfader to Serato Video | Toggles Video transition |
The MC6000MK2 also has a dedicated Video mode.
To boot the unit up in dedicated Video mode hold [SHIFT + VIDEO ON (x2)] at the same time, then turn on the MC6000MK2.
Once the unit is turned on, press the BROWSER knob and the controller will now be in Video mode.
In the dedicated Video mode, the following functions control Serato Video.
| MC6000MK2 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| VIDEO FX KNOB 1 | Adjust Video FX parameter for Left Deck |
| VIDEO FX KNOB 2 | Adjust Video FX parameter for Right Deck |
| VIDEO FX ON BUTTON | Switch to Filter Mode |
| VIDEO FX ON BUTTON | Switch to Video Mode |
Pressing SHIFT will exit this mode and return to the original controller function.
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:
| MC6000MK2 CONTROL | FX FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| FX P1 BUTTON | Slot 1 Effect On/Off | Slot 1 Select Effect |
| FX P2 BUTTON | Slot 2 Effect On/Off | Slot 2 Select Effect |
| FX P3 BUTTON | Slot 3 Effect On/Off | Slot 3 Select Effect |
| FX KNOBS | Adjust FX Parameter 1-3 | Adjust Beats Multiplier |
DVS
When a Serato DVS license is purchased and activated, this paid upgrade to Serato DVS device allows you to use connected turntables, media players or CD players to control Serato DJ Pro using NoiseMap™ Control Tone.
NOTE: Serato DVS is only available once the Serato DVS expansion pack has been activated in the Expansions window, under the My Account drop-down. Make sure Vinyl / CDJ Control is then checked in the Expansion Packs tab of the Setup screen.
Find our more about Serato DVS:
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.