Pioneer DJ Opus Quad Complete Training Tutorial & Video Manual

This is a free 100% COMPLETE training tutorial and video manual for the Pioneer DJ Opus Quad, brought to you by the team at the Digital DJ Tips DJ school. No ads, just the info you need.

00:00 Intro
00:26 How to use this video manual
00:50 Who this is for & what else you need
02:47 System requirements
04:11 Setting the library system
07:35 Extra steps for Windows users
08:08 Adjusting the buffer
09:02 Updating the firmware
10:17 Setting up CloudDirectPlay
12:12 CloudDirectPlay limitations
13:15 Top panel controls overview
14:52 Front & back panel overview
16:47 Touchscreen - Source screen
17:48 Touchscreen - Browse screen
20:10 Touchscreen - Search function
20:41 Touchscreen - Deck menu & font size
21:35 Touchscreen - Waveform screen
23:42 Deck screens
25:12 Jogwheel screens
26:22 Using the joystick
26:48 Using Touch Preview
28:15 Loading tracks from the touchscreen
28:50 Navigating your music
30:17 Intro to playlists
30:49 Using Tag List to shortlist songs
32:20 Using track Filter to help choose songs
35:50 Making Playlists from Tag Lists
36:58 How to mark tracks as played
37:50 Organising with Playlist Banks
39:29 Play/Pause and Cue buttons
40:30 Slip Reverse & Reverse buttons
41:01 Beat Loop encoder & buttons
41:53 Manual looping
42:34 Track Search
43:19 Jogwheel - Vinyl & CDJ modes
44:48 Jogwheel - Jog Feel
45:16 Jogwheel - Stop & start speeds
46:06 Beat Sync, Key Sync & Master buttons
46:34 Tempo controls
47:36 Tempo Reset button
48:15 Searching within a playing track
49:18 Preview playing track in headphones
49:54 Recording your set
50:34 Memory Cues - What are they?
50:56 Setting a Cue on a playing track
51:39 Saving Cues as Memory Cues
53:01 Navigating between Memory Cues
53:31 Deleting Memory Cues
53:52 Auto Cue
54:46 Using Memory Loops
56:41 Setting & Deleting Hot Cues
58:03 Setting & Deleting Hot Loops
58:42 Using Hot Cue Banks
59:51 Beat Jump
1:01:19 Instant Doubles
1:02:11 Adjusting Beatgrids
1:04:38 Mixer overview
1:05:34 Assigning channels to the crossfader
1:06:03 Switching inputs on channels 3 & 4
1:06:50 Master volume control & VU meters
1:07:08 Cue monitoring in headphones
1:07:59 Mixer adjustments on Shortcut screen
1:08:38 Channel fader & crossfader curves
1:09:09 Setting headphones to Mono Split
1:10:03 Monitoring Zone mix in headphones
1:10:29 Adjusting connected microphones
1:10:55 Reducing mic feedback
1:11:43 Using the Zone output
1:13:14 Sound Color FX - Controls
1:14:02 Sound Color FX - Demo
1:18:30 Beat FX on the Opus Quad
1:18:55 Selecting a Beat effect
1:19:33 Beat FX time cycle controls
1:21:31 Setting Beat FX level
1:21:55 Beat FX on the touchscreen
1:22:41 Beat FX Hold & Quantize
1:22:57 Beat FX banks
1:23:32 Choosing Beat FX channels
1:23:59 Resetting Beat FX timing cycle
1:24:39 Beat FX - demo
1:31:13 Smooth Echo
1:31:48 Choosing what triggers Smooth Echo
1:32:48 Smooth Echo demo
1:33:57 Using DJ software (Rekordbox, Serato DJ Pro, VirtualDJ)
1:38:25 Using Bluetooth to add music
1:39:29 Using with Rekordbox for iOS/Android
1:40:13 Utility menu talkthrough
1:46:47 Shortcut menu talkthrough
1:47:52 Changing deck & waveform colours
1:49:47 Choosing the right USB socket to use
1:50:11 Get your free book on DJing

If you own this unit and are puzzled by some of its features or not sure how to start, or if you're considering buying it and want a proper, detailed talkthrough of every feature, this complete two-hour tutorial has what you need.

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[christopherbarrera]

This is a complete introduction to the Opus Quad. I've had this equipment for months and felt that I was still missing out on how much the opus offered to the user. That is not the case anymore. A must watch for anyone who just purchased an Opus Quad.

[mancocmful]

Phil- that's how a tutorial should be done mate! No waffling shit, all informative. 👏👏

[brichiejdj]

Great video Phil, thank you, I have the Opus for a few months now and it is by far one of the best units Pioneer has ever made.I love it

[Remora_Rain]

I just made the jump from a Numark NS6ii to an Opus Quad personally. i knew i was getting a far more advanced piece of equipment than what i was used to but this video has me already up and running. Thanks for making such a thorough instructional video!

[-vv]

This is the best video for the Quad. Bought it and was really frustrated to different settings... Now i know alot of more ....

Thanx so much

[keithmarley]

I am only 34 minutes in and I must say this is a brilliant introduction for a 'how to' on this machine. I am currently pausing so I can speak to a DJ store to buy a Quad. I am a vinyl DJ for over 30 years (still doing vinyl only gigs), but I am deciding to bite the bullet and crossover to digital.
This tutorial is convincing me to buy a Quad. Thanks very much, it is excellent. By the way, you have already cost me a lot of money, as I bought an Alpha Theta Euphonia after your review!! (The styling of the Quad seems very much in keeping with the styling of the Euphonia, which I love, as well as it being the best mixer I have ever used).
Excellent video, thanks again

[la-shonarchibald]

Thank you. I had been waiting for a comprehensive tutorial of the unit.

[Dugiesrevenge]

Pioneer DJ should I pay you for this tutorial and include it in the purchase price as we no longer get a proper manual despite spending an enormous amount of money👍🏼

[joske]

Great video, i bought a Opus Quad and i all readt learned a lot of new things, i am a dj who plays at raves and festivals on nexus 3000s and cdj mixers, this is so close to it and easy to take to smaller events, tx for the tips !!! grts from Belgium

[averyphillips]

Thank you. Got this Unit yesterday, played around a bit, but realized i needed a good tutorial.
This is my first stand alone unit, moving up from the Rev1 + Macbook.

[sertuncozgunes]

This is the best workshop 4 me about Opus. Thanks.

[OfficialDeejayMorella]

You make it look so easy thanks!
Please how I switch for the next DJ, I still can wrap my head around it🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[Gizmologist_]

I'm totally sold on this simply with the Zone output, Patch into the infrasonic sub amp to control that very low end at your finger tips..

[mikefairbank]

15 mins in and I'm learning so much. Thnx Phil. Just purchased this unit and looking forward to setting it up this weekend.

[SequenzeASM]

Thank you very much. As a beginner i learn playuing Opus befor this introduction. And after this video, complicated things on Opus get`s much easier tolearn. 10/10

[Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

I’ve done quite a few gigs with the opus quad, and I can’t see myself using anything else for wedding work. The sound is pristine, the mics are the best in any controller I’ve ever used. The effects continue to annoy me, but overall this machine is incredible. The look it gets from clients and guests is one of wonder.

[martinschulten]

Phil, thank you. Awesome tutorial! :) This was lacking until now. A big help. Probably there will be more out there that can help me a lot.

[PeakByte]

I love my Opus Quad.. I can't wait to see how Pioneer will be updating this platform.

There are a few quirks that have been promised to be fixed such as the deadzone with the color FX pan-pot and the beat effects knob %. They only start working when you turn them enough.. Thank you Pioneer!

[Hayesvalley]

I don’t see device in preferences though… does my usb need to be plugged in the computer for it to pop up or? Looking at the 4:29 mark

[michelbrokx]

Hello Phil, Thnx for the tutorial. Helps a lot. I miss one thing in this tuturial and that is the function that is underneath the button "Matching" when pressing it will display 4 decks and that is it. Do you know how this works?? Have watched the tutorial severall times but .... missed it or it is not mentioned?

br Michel