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Core Concept

SMPTE Timecode

The HH:MM:SS:FF clock that lights and video chase to stay with the music.

Output

MIDI Time Code

SMPTE timecode over MIDI, the format most show control software takes.

Output

Art-Net

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

Output

SMPTE LTC

Timecode as an audio signal. Send it down any audio cable or interface.

Sync

Ableton Link

Tempo and beat sync between apps on one network. Covers the beat while timecode covers the timeline.

Output

OSC Triggers

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

Input

PRO DJ LINK

Pioneer DJ's player network, and how TimecodeLink reads what the CDJs are playing.

Reference

Example Setups

A multi-machine rig with sample IPs and default ports.

Tutorial

Rekordbox Setup

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

Tutorial

Serato DJ Pro Setup

Connect Serato DJ Pro to TimecodeLink for timecode output.

Tutorial

Pioneer DJ Setup

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

Tutorial

Denon DJ Setup

Connect SC5000, SC6000 and Prime players to TimecodeLink over the network (beta).

Tutorial

VirtualDJ Setup

Connect VirtualDJ with the bundled bridge plugin. Works with the free Home edition.

Tutorial

Rekordbox Playlist Import

Import a Rekordbox playlist into the track list with its cue points, file paths and track lengths.

Tutorial

grandMA3 Timecode

Fire grandMA3 sequences from your DJ set with Art-Net timecode and one timecode show per song.

Help

Troubleshooting

Fixes for common connection and output problems: GrandMA2 Telnet, Serato discovery, Ableton Link peers, antivirus on Windows.