Pioneer Djm 2000 Ableton tutorial – connect, setup & midi map

The Pioneer Djm 2000 is a versatile midi DJ controller and when used alongside Ableton Live, it’s an incredible tool filled with potential. This midi DJ controller is equipped with plenty of features that make it the perfect companion to Ableton Live.

This tutorial will teach you everything needed in order to use the Pioneer Djm 2000 with Ableton Live, including the processes of linking, setting up and midi mapping the Djm 2000.

Article Contents

  1. Does the Pioneer Djm 2000 work with Ableton Live?
  2. Does the Pioneer Djm 2000 come with ableton Live included?
  3. How to connect the Djm 2000 to ableton
  4. How to midi map the Pioneer Djm 2000 in Ableton Live
  5. The Limitations of midi mapping the Djm 2000
    1. Saving your Djm 2000 Midi Mappings is cumbersome
    2. Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one
    3. Limited Ableton parameter options to map to
    4. A great solution to these problems
  6. Why can’t I hear my Push in Ableton Live?

Does the Pioneer Djm 2000 work with Ableton Live?

In summary, the Pioneer Djm 2000 is usable with Ableton Live.

The lack of a MIDI remote script in Ableton Live does not restrict users from midi mapping the Djm 2000 to multiple functions inside the program.

All editions of Ableton Live, from Intro to Suite, can be used with any device that sends out MIDI data. This is the case for all versions of Live, 9, 10, or 11. Seeing as the Djm 2000 is a MIDI capable device, it is fully suited to function with Ableton Live.

You can create your own Ableton midi mappings with ease, giving you the power to control many of the features of Ableton Live with your Djm 2000.

Does the Pioneer Djm 2000 come with ableton Live included?

The Djm 2000 doesn’t come with a copy of Ableton Live Lite, so this would need to be purchased separately.

There are three main versions of Ableton Live: Intro, Standard and Suite. Whilst Intro and Standard are highly functional, Suite includes an additional 70GB library of sounds, in comparison to Standard’s 10GB.

If you’re looking to make sure you have the full range of Audio and MIDI effects, we suggest you go with Ableton Live Suite, as it has far more than the Standard edition.

How to connect the Djm 2000 to ableton

Connecting the Pioneer Djm 2000 with Ableton Live is pretty simple, and when the two are linked you’ll be able to adjust the software’s parameters from your midi DJ controller.

1. Connect the Djm 2000 to your computer via USB.
First, connect the USB cable to both the Djm 2000 and your computer.
2. Launch Ableton Live and open the MIDI preferences.
Double click the Ableton Live icon to launch the software. Then, in the top menu of Ableton, go to the Preferences menu by opening the ‘Live’ menu and clicking ‘Preferences’.
3. Select the Djm 2000 from the list of available devices.
Click the the MIDI Sync tab, make sure that Input and Output for the Djm 2000 are checked.
4. Ensure that the proper ‘Track’, ‘Remote’ and ‘Sync’ boxes are checked for both input and output.

  • Track: When checked, this allows MIDI notes and CC messages to be sent/received.
  • Sync: This option enables MIDI clock syncing between Ableton live and the external device.
  • Remote: Allows external MIDI controllers to remotely control parameters within Ableton Live.

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In the ‘MIDI’ section of this tab, make sure the ‘Track’ and ‘Remote’ boxes are checked for both the Input and Output of the Djm 2000 (Sync can also be optionally checked).

The Djm 2000 will now be setup and ready to use with Ableton Live.

How to midi map the akai mpk mini in Ableton Live

After successfully connecting the Pioneer Djm 2000 to Ableton live following the steps above, you can now MIDI map the physical knobs, pads, keys etc on the device to functionality within Ableton Live by doing the following:

1. Select the MIDI Map Mode button in the top right corner of the Live window. The button should turn orange, indicating that the MIDI Map Mode is enabled.
2. Select the parameter you wish to control in Ableton by clicking it with the cursor, the parameter will become highlighted.
3. Move a control on the Djm 2000, such as a knob or fader.
4. The parameter you selected is now mapped to the physical control which you moved on the Djm 2000.
5. Moving the physical control on your Djm 2000 will now move the position of the corresponding parameter in Ableton.
6. Repeat steps 2 – 4 for any other parameters you wish to map.
7. When you’re finished mapping, press the MIDI Map Mode button again to disable it.

The Limitations of midi mapping the Djm 2000

Ableton’s midi mapping system is a great solution for quickly mapping your Djm 2000, however, you must take into account some potential limitations…

Saving your Djm 2000 Midi Mappings is cumbersome

When saving an Ableton session, your mappings will be saved as part of that session. Therefore, if you create a new session, you will need to remap your controls.

Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-one

A one-to-one MIDI mapping indicates that each control on your Djm 2000 is capable of controlling only one parameter in Ableton Live.

Limited Ableton parameter options to map to

Ableton’s internal midi mapping mode is unfortunately missing many control options. Options such as selected track and selected device control aren’t possible using this method. You can see a list of all available Ableton midi mapping options here.

We have a great solution to these problems

If you’re looking to get the most out of your Djm 2000, our Ableton Midi Script Creator tool ‘Control Surface Studio‘ is exactly what you need!
With it, you’ll be able to:
– save and re-use your Djm 2000’s mappings across all of your Ableton Live sessions,
– map multiple Ableton parameters to a single control on your Djm 2000,
– access many more Ableton parameter controls for your Djm 2000, than Live’s internal midi mapping mode allows.

Learn more about Control Surface Studio and see how it can help you by clicking here!

FAQ / Troubleshooting

Why can’t I hear my Djm 2000 in Ableton Live?

There are several possible causes:
1. Make sure that the Djm 2000 is connected properly to your computer via USB and that the cable is not damaged.
2. Make sure that the Djm 2000 is selected as your audio input and output device in your audio settings.
3. Make sure that the correct driver is installed for the Djm 2000.
4. Make sure that the Djm 2000 is selected as the input device in Ableton’s MIDI Preferences.