CDJ-2000NXS2 USB HID can not choice deck

CDJ-2000NXS2 USB HID can not choice deck

William Weng

CDJ-2000NXS2 USB HID can not choice deck

I am writing to seek assistance regarding a connection issue between my CDJ-2000NXS2 units and rekordbox on my Mac. While my DJM-850 mixer is functioning correctly with the installed driver, the CDJs are not working as expected in HID mode.

[My System Specifications / 我的系统配置]

  • Computer: MacBook Pro (Intel-based)

  • OS: macOS 15.x / 14.x (User mentioned version 26, assumed latest macOS Sequoia or Sonoma)

  • Software: rekordbox (Latest version, PERFORMANCE Mode)

  • Hardware: 2 x CDJ-2000NXS2, 1 x DJM-850

  • Connection: USB connection via Hub/Adapter

[Problem Description / 问题描述]

  1. HID Handshake Failure: When I press [LINK] and select [USB MIDI] on the CDJ-2000NXS2, and push the rotary selector, the screen only shows the "Computer icon" and does not display the "Choice rekordbox dj deck (1/2)" option.

  2. Software Setting Missing: In rekordbox Preferences -> Controller -> Others, the MIDI section is completely missing.

  3. MIDI Studio Status: In macOS "Audio MIDI Setup", the CDJ-2000NXS2 icons appear greyed out (inactive), even when physically connected.

[Troubleshooting Done / 已尝试的操作]

  • Confirmed rekordbox is in PERFORMANCE Mode.

  • Verified Player No. (1 and 2) are correctly set on the hardware.

  • Installed the DJM-850 driver and CDJ/XDJ Aggregator (DJM-850 audio is working).

  • Checked System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Input Monitoring for rekordbox.

  • Tried creating a new MIDI configuration in Audio MIDI Setup, but the icons remain grey.

[Questions / 咨询问题]

  1. Why does the MIDI section not appear in rekordbox despite the DJM-850 working fine?

  2. Is there a specific security setting or driver needed for the CDJ-2000NXS2 HID control on this macOS version?

  3. Are there any known issues with Intel-based Macs and HID mode on the latest macOS?

I have attached screenshots of my rekordbox settings and the CDJ screen for your reference. Looking forward to your professional guidance.

Gabriel

Do you have a paid plan activated?

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/link/

You need to have one activated in order to be able to use CDJ-2000NXS2 with rekordbox Performance Mode. 

William Weng

嗨,加布里埃尔,

感谢您的回复,但我认为在订阅要求方面可能存在一些误解。

根据 rekordbox 官网上的 硬件解锁列表, CDJ-2000NXS2 是一款支持硬件解锁的设备。它应该可以通过 USB 连接自动解锁 Performance Mode,无需付费订阅。

我报告的问题是 MIDI 通信层没有激活,导致硬件解锁和 HID 握手根本无法进行。

请问能否调查一下,为什么在使用兼容硬件解锁的设备后,rekordbox 中仍然缺少 MIDI 部分?

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