SETUP

Drivers

For Windows computers :
Install the latest ASIO driver from https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/mixer/djm-s5/#drivers

For Mac computers :
You don't have to install the driver software. Mac OS standard audio driver will be automatically installed when you DJM is connected to your Mac with a USB cable.
However, it is recommended to install the Mac Driver that allows you to change the settings of the DJM https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/mixer/djm-s5/#drivers

Update the firmware of the device to the latest available version from https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/mixer/djm-s5/#firmware-update

VirtualDJ Setup

Download and install VirtualDJ from https://www.virtualdj.com/download/index.html (in case you have not done already)
Once VirtualDJ is launched, a Login Window will appear. Login with your virtualdj.com account credentials.

A Pro Infinity or a Pro Subscription License is required to use the Pioneer DJM-S5. Without any of the above Licenses, the mixer will operate for 10 minutes each time you restart VirtualDJ.
http://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html

A window will appear next, to verify the proper detection.

Click on the “DJM-S5” button and VirtualDJ will automatically create and apply the pre-defined audio configuration using the built-in audio interface of the Pioneer DJM-S5

Click to OK.

The unit is now ready to operate with VirtualDJ.

MIDI Operation

The unit should be visible in the CONTROLLERS tab of Config and the “factory default” available/selected from the Mappings drop-down list.



The factory default Mapping offers the functions described in this Manual, however those can be adjusted to your needs via VDJ Script actions.

Find more details at
https://www.virtualdj.com/wiki/VDJscript.html

AUDIO Setup

The unit has a pre-defined Audio setup and a special button in the AUDIO tab of Config to provide that. Alternative setups can be applied in the same window. See Advanced Setup



For further software settings please refer to the User Guide of VirtualDJ.
https://www.virtualdj.com/manuals/virtualdj/index.html

LAYOUT

Even though the Pioneer DJM-S5 is capable of sending MIDI signals from all faders, buttons and knobs, the mixer part of the unit is not controlling the internal mixer of VirtualDJ. The audio mixing is operated from the hardware.

The Crossfader, Equalizer, Filter, Volume faders etc. will move the relative faders of the VirtualDJ GUI, but not vice versa (Fake mixer mode)

S. SHIFT. Press and hold this button to access secondary functions of other controls on the DJM-S5

The functionality of each button, knob and connection per section (as shown in the image above) will be explained in detail in the next chapters

A. Mixer Controls
B. Pads
C. Effects
D. Browser
E. Equalizer
F. Front & Rear Panels

PADS

16 different modes can be selected for the Pads. When a Pad mode is selected a relative VirtualDJ Pad page will be loaded on left/right deck. The pre-selected VirtualDJ Pad pages can be changed to your preferences from the Pad mode drop-down.
See https://www.virtualdj.com/manuals/virtualdj/interface/decks/decksadvanced/pads.html#controller

KEY

ACTION

SHIFT (SECONDARY) ACTION

7 MODE

Hold MODE button down and then press PADS 1 to 4 to select one of the following modes.

PAD 1 - HOT CUE :
Single press : HotCues (led magenta)
Double press : GateCue (led yellow)

PAD 2 - ROLL :
Single press : Loop Roll (led magenta)
Double press :CueLoop (led yellow)

PAD 3 - AUTO LOOP :
Single press : Loop (led magenta)
Double press : Saved Loops (led yellow)

PAD 4 - SAMPLER :
Single press : Sampler (led magenta)
Double press : Scratch Bank (led yellow)

Selection behavior depends on the selected option from Preferences

Hold SHIFT and MODE button down and then press PADS 1 to 4 to select one of the following modes.

PAD 1 - HOT CUE :
Single press :Keycue (led green)
Double press : HotCues 9-16 (led orange)

PAD 2 -ROLL :
Single press : Slicer (led green)
Double press : BeatJump (led orange)

PAD 3 - AUTO LOOP :
Single press : Stems (led green)
Double press :Scratch (led orange)

PAD 4 - SAMPLER :
Single press : Transport (led green)
Double press :Custom (led orange)

Selection behavior depends on the selected option from Preferences

8 PADS

RGB Pads operate different function depending on the selected Pad mode

Different function depending on the selected Pad mode

9 5-8

When enabled, Pads 1 to 4 will trigger the assigned actions of Pads 5 to 8

Trigger the selected Loop size. Can be adjusted to trigger specific size from Preferences

TRANSPORT PAGE

In this mode each one of the 8 pads offers a different functionality as below:

PAD

ACTION

SHIFT (SECONDARY) ACTION

1

Temporary slow down (while pressed)

Same action

2

Temporary speed up (while pressed)[/subtitle]

Same action

3

Decrease Tempo by 0.1%

Slowly reset Tempo

4

Increase Tempo by 0.1%

Instantly set Tempo to original

5

Enable/disable Key-Lock (Master Tempo)

Enable/disable Quantize

6

SYNC Synchronize BPM and CBG to the opposite Deck.

Same action

7

CUE: Set a temporary Cue point when paused and preview while pressed, or jump to the Temporary Cue point if playing

Jump to the beginning of the track

8

PLAY: Play/pauses Track

Play/Stutter

Transport Page - VirtualDJ Pro default skin

Transport Page when SHIFT is pressed - VirtualDJ Pro default skin

GATECUE PAGE

In this mode the 8 Pads will trigger Hotcues 1 to 8 , same as the Hotcues Page, but only while the pad is held down. When the Pad is released, the deck will be muted until the next HotCue point is pressed. Hold SHIFT and then a pad to trigger the HotCue point normally.

For more info about Pads , see /manuals/virtualdj/interface/decks/decksadvanced/pads.html

EFFECTS

With the EFFECTS section of the DJM-S5 you can apply software VirtualDJ Effects, select an Effects Bank, apply a Scratch Cutter Pattern, choose a Crossfader Curve etc



The Effects assigned to the 6 FX Slots of VirtualDJ can be selected from the GUI.


VirtualDJ - 6 Fx Slots layout

KEY

ACTION

SHIFT (SECONDARY) ACTION

10 FX1 | CUT1

Select the 1st FX Slot

Invert the Volume Faders

11 FX2 | CUT2

Select the 2nd FX Slot

Select Smooth/Linear Curve for the Crossfader

12 FX3 | CUT3

Select the 3rd FX Slot

Select Scratch/Cut Curve for the Crossfader

13 FX1 | CUT4

Select the 4th FX Slot

Enable/disable the Crossfader Hotcue mode. When enabled, Track will jump to the selected Hotcue each time the Crossfader moves from one side to the other.

14 FX2 | CUT5

Select the 5th FX Slot

Loads the Effects saved to FX Bank A

15 FX3 | CUT6

Select the 6th FX Slot

Loads the Effects saved to FX Bank B

16 LEVER

Apply the selected (from the FX|CUT buttons) VirtualDJ Effects to the assigned Left/Right deck.

17 BEAT

Half/double the Beats of the VirtualDJ Effects of all 6 FX Slots simultaneously (if available)

18 FX LEVEL/DEPTH

Adjust the 1st Parameter of the VirtualDJ Effects of all 6 FX Slots simultaneously

Multiple Effects can be selected and applied when more than 1 FX|CUT button are pressed

SCRATCH CUTTER

Press and hold one of the 6 FX | CUT buttons for more than 1 second to enable the Scratch Cutter mode and select one of the 6 pre-defined patterns. The led of the selected Scratch Cutter will be lit solid, while all other 5 buttons will be turned off.
While Scratch Cutter mode is enabled, use the 6 FX | CUT buttons to select a different pattern.
To disable the Scratch Cutter mode, press and hold any of the 6 FX | CUT buttons.

Apply the selected Scratch Cutter pattern to Left/Right Deck by turning on the Left/Right LEVER paddle.

Start scratching - moving the platter back and forth on beat (or other timing). For some patterns, you can select the BEAT < for double speed or BEAT > for normal speed.
The Scratch Cutter patterns can be applied using any controller with touch-sensitive jogwheels or DVS (Timecode Vinyl/CD).

While Scratch Cutter mode is selected, you can also apply VirtualDJ Effects by holding MODE button and selecting a FX Slot with the FX | CUT buttons.

See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-qYtIfsC6Y

EQUALIZER

KEY

ACTION

22 SOURCE SEL

Select the source for the Left/Right mixer channel. Set to USB, to control the Left/Right VirtualDJ Deck.

23 TRIM

Adjust the Pre-fader Output level (Gain) of the selected Left/Right deck

24 FILTER

Apply a Hardware High/Low Pass Filter to the selected Left/Right Channel.

25 3-BAND EQ

Adjust the High (Treble), Mid (Middle) and Low (Bass) frequencies of the Left/Right assigned Channels

26 MASTER VOL

Adjust the Level of the Master Output

27 BOOTH VOL

Adjust the Level of the Booth Output (connection at the rear panel)

Additional note
The entire Equalizer, Filter and Master section of the unit is Hardware operated. The VirtualDJ Equalizer (including Stems) and Filter are not used, even thought the knobs on the GUI follow the actual ones (fake mode)

FRONT & REAR PANELS

Pioneer DJM-S5 - Rear panel

CONNECTION

Operation

28 * USB POWER

Use this USB-C connection to power the device using a proper USB power device,

29 * PC USB POWER

Use this USB-C connection to connect to a USB port of a computer.

30POWER

Power on when all other connections are done

31 MASTER OUT

Balanced Master Output using XLR cables to connect with your amplifier/amplified speakers

32 BOOTH OUT

Booth Output using RCA cables to connect with your monitor speakers

33 CH1/CH2 INPUTS

Use these sockets to connect an external audio source. Depending on the type of the source, set the PHONO/LINE switch to the appropriate position. The sources connected to these Inputs can be selected from the Left (for CH1)/Right (for CH2) Source Selector at the top panel

34 AUX INPUT

Connect any Digital Media source to this additional input. Signal from this Input will directly routed to the Master Output. The level of this audio signal is controlled from the AUX LEVEL knob at the front panel of the unit

35 MIC INPUT

Connect a Microphone using a XLR or 1/4" TRS cable. The level of this audio signal is controlled from the MIC LEVEL knob at the front panel of the unit

* Use one or the other USB power connections.




Pioneer DJM-S5 - Front panel

CONTROL

Operation

36 MIC LEVEL

Adjust the Level of the Microphone Input (connection at the rear panel).

37 AUX LEVEL

Adjust the Level of the Auxiliary Input (connection at the rear panel)

38 CROSSFADER FEELING ADJUST

Adjust the feeling of the Crossfader (how much strength is required to slide)

39 HEADPHONES SOCKET

Connect your Headphones using a 1/8" or a 1/4" adapter. The level of this output is controlled from the top panel

ADVANCED SETUP

How to open the DJM-S5 Utilities:

For Windows computer:
Click on the ASIO button you will find in the AUDIO tab of VirtualDJ Settings or ...
Click [START] menu [All Programs] [Pioneer] [DJM-S5] [Pioneer DJM-S5 Settings Utility]

For Mac OSX computer: (driver is required to be installed)
Click [MACINTOSH HD] icon [Applications] [Pioneer] [DJM-S5] [Pioneer DJM-S5 Settings Utility]

Timecode (DVS)

VirtualDJ is offering DVS (Digital Vinyl System) support for the Pioneer DJM-S5. Pro Infinity license is required. https://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html
Up to 2 Timecode Inputs are available to control any software decks via Timecode CDs or Vinyls.

Both Mixer Channels CH1 and CH2 can accept PHONO (for Timecode Vinyls). CD/LINE (for Timecode CDs)

Connect your Timecode devices at the rear panel of the Pioneer DJM-S5 using the LINE/PHONO RCA inputs depending on the Timecode device and set the top Source select switchers to USB .

Open the Pioneer DJM-S5 Setting Utility and make sure the USB 3/4 and 5/6 Channel Outputs to CH1/CH2 Control tone

Close the Settings Utility

Open VirtualDJ Settings->AUDIO tab and press the TIMECODE SIGNAL button and press APPLY to add the 2 timecode inputs to the Audio Setup as shown below.


VirtualDJ Audio Setup for Timecode (DVS)

Press PLAY on your timecode CD and/or Vinyl device and VirtualDJ will automatically detect your Timecode type and make the appropriate adjustments for best performance.

Open the TIMECODE tab of the VirtualDJ Settings and choose the CALIBRATE button if for any reason the signal is not detected (possibly due to reversed phase connections).

Click on the ON buttons from the TIMECODE panels of the Default Skin to enable the Timecode control to any of the 4 software decks.

Timecode Detection

Timecode buttons - Pro Layout

Recording

No adjustment is required in order to record (or/and broadcast) your mix with VirtualDJ. A record input is already pre-configured in the Audio Setup.. Just make sure the USB 1,2 Mixer Output from the DJM-S5 Utilities panel is set to REC (Out).

Open the MASTER center panel of the VirtualDJ GUI and click to the REC button (or BCAST for broadcasting) to record your mix.



The dedicated record input will include any Mixer Input such as Microphone, CH or AUX Inputs.

PREFERENCES

The Pioneer DJM-S5 Setup Utilities offer a few advanced options to choose from, such as the behavior of the LOOP buttons, the Fader Start/Stop/Sync feature for the Volume and Cross faders, adjustment for the Crossfader behavior and how the Pad mode buttons will be selected.

Make your adjustments via the PREFERENCES tab of the Pioneer DJM-S5 Utilities

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