Learn

Understand the protocols and technologies behind professional DJ show synchronization.

Timecode & Outputs

Core Concept

SMPTE Timecode

The universal time-addressing system that keeps audio, lighting, and video locked together.

 Output

MIDI Time Code

SMPTE timecode transmitted over MIDI — the most common show control protocol.

 Output

Art-Net

Timecode and DMX over Ethernet for lighting consoles and media servers.

 Output

SMPTE LTC

Timecode encoded as audio — route it through any audio interface or cable.

Sync & Triggers

Sync

Ableton Link

Tempo and beat sync across apps on the same network — complements TimecodeLink's timeline sync.

 Output

OSC Triggers

Open Sound Control messages for triggering cues in Resolume, BEYOND, and other software.

 Input

PRO DJ LINK

Pioneer DJ's network protocol for CDJ and XDJ hardware — how TimecodeLink reads playback data.

Setup Guides

Tutorial

Rekordbox Setup

Connect TimecodeLink with Rekordbox for timecode output from your DJ sets.

 Tutorial

Serato DJ Pro Setup

Integrate TimecodeLink with Serato DJ Pro for synchronized show control.

 Tutorial

Pioneer DJ Setup

Use CDJ-3000, XDJ-XZ, and other Pioneer hardware with TimecodeLink.