Speakers need to be connected at the rear panel of the unit in this case. Click on the Use Soundcard button to allow VirtualDJ to apply the pre-defined audio setup with the built-in sound card of the XDJ-R1.
A detection window will appear right after, verifying proper connection. The Pioneer XDJ-R1 is also operating with the bundled VirtualDJ LE version. Without any of the above Licenses, the controller will operate for 10 minutes each time you restart VirtualDJ. A Pro Infinity or a Pro Subscription License is required to fully use the Pioneer XDJ-R1. VirtualDJ 8 Setup Download and install VirtualDJ 8 from (in case you have not done already) Once VirtualDJ 8 is launched, a Login Window will appear to enter your account credentials. Mac OS standard audio driver will be automatically installed when the XDJ-R1 is connected to your Mac with a USB cable. Pioneer DJ - XDJ-R1 SETUP Firmware & Drivers Firmware (for both Windows and Mac OSX): Update the firmware of the unit to the latest version from Drivers (for Windows only): Install the latest Pioneer ASIO drivers from No driver is required for Mac OSX computers.