Licensing & software
To use this mixer with HID mode you will need a full Serato DJ Pro license. Additionally if you would like to use Serato DVS, you can purchase this, Serato DJ Pro, and all the Expansions included in our Serato DJ Suite license from our online store.
The bundle will also need to be activated by signing into your Serato.com account in Serato DJ Pro before they are able to be used. For more information about the required licenses to use a club mixer, check out the Serato DJ DVS licence guide here.
The AlphaTheta DJM-A7 requires Serato DJ Pro 5.1.0 or later. Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Pro installed: Download Serato DJ Pro
Serato DJ for iOS
The AlphaTheta DJM-A7 works with Serato DJ for iOS in paid mode only. It is not available in free mode. You will need a Serato DJ Suite license or a Serato DJ for iOS outright license.
The DJM-A7 can be used with iOS devices that have either a USB-C or a Lightning connection.
Drivers & firmware
Windows
The driver is bundled with Serato DJ Pro. When you first connect the mixer, you will be prompted by an ‘INSTALL DRIVER’ pop-up. Click ‘INSTALL DRIVER’ and follow the installer prompts.
Mac
No driver is required on Mac. However, you will need the AlphaTheta settings utility to set each channel to PHONO or LINE. You can download it from AlphaTheta’s website here.
Firmware
It is very important that you have the latest firmware installed for the AlphaTheta DJM-A7. The update file and installation instructions can be foundon AlphaTheta’s website.
Connection
The DJM-A7 has two USB-C ports, USB A and USB B. This allows two DJs to change over between devices.
- Connect your device to either USB port.
- Set each channel’s input selector to the USB port your device is connected to (A or B).
The DJM-A7 is a hardware-mixed device. All effects, cueing, fader curves and MASTER TEXTURE are processed by the mixer itself.
NOTE: There is no separate mic channel. To use a microphone, connect it to the MIC input and set a channel’s input selector to MIC. The mic is included in your Serato DJ Pro recordings.
# |
DJM-A7 CONTROL |
FUNCTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | POWER SWITCH |
Press to turn the device power on/off |
2 |
SIGNAL GND |
Connect turntable grounding wire |
3 |
CH4–CH1 PHONO / LINE |
Connect PHONO or LINE input per channel |
4 |
MIC |
Connect XLR or TRS mic; ATT. sets mic input level |
5 |
LINK |
Connect LINK-compatible device via RJ45 connection |
6 |
BOOTH |
Balanced TRS booth output |
7 |
MASTER 1 |
XLR master output |
8 |
REC OUT / MASTER 2 |
RCA output [NEED: shared or switchable?] |
9 |
AC IN |
Connect power input |
# |
DJM-A7 CONTROL |
FUNCTION |
|---|---|---|
1 |
USB A / USB B |
Connect up to two devices via USB-C |
2 |
INPUT SELECTORS |
Select USB A, USB B, MIC, LINE or PHONO per channel |
3 |
MASTER TEXTURE |
AIR and LOW-END shape the master output |
4 |
MASTER LEVEL |
Master output level and meter |
| 5 | MULTI I/O |
Connect an external effects device via USB-C |
| 6 | BEAT FX |
Hardware BEAT FX controls |
| 7 | FX FREQUENCY / CH SELECT | Set BEAT FX frequency band; select channel or MASTER for BEAT FX |
| 8 | TIME / LEVEL / DEPTH / ON/OFF | Adjust the effect’s timing and strength, and turn it on or off |
| 9 | EQ CURVE / CH FADER / CROSSFADER |
Set EQ, channel fader and crossfader curves |
| 10 | MASTER CUE (MONO SPLIT) / BOOTH LEVEL |
Master headphone cue select; booth output level |
| 11 | CROSSFADER ASSIGN / CROSSFADER |
Assign channels to A, THRU or B; crossfade between A and B |
| 12 | CUE / CHANNEL FADERS |
Headphone cue select and channel volume |
| 13 | HEADPHONES |
MIX (CUE/MASTER), LEVEL and PHONES outputs |
14 |
SOUND COLOR FX / PARAMETER |
Select SPACE, DUB ECHO, SPLIT FILTER or FILTER; adjust with PARAMETER |
| 15 | CHANNEL CONTROLS | Set each channel’s level, adjust its bass, mids and treble, and add SOUND COLOR FX |
16 |
LINK / LINK CUE LEVEL |
Adjust LINK cue level |
DVS
Serato DVS is supported on all 4 channels, using the PHONO and LINE inputs.
- Connect your turntables or media players to the PHONO or LINE inputs on the rear panel.
- Set each channel to PHONO or LINE in the AlphaTheta settings utility
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.
All DJM-A7 controls can be remapped, except the input selectors.
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.
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