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RCM V3 – Turntable Installation (beta)

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Getting Started

Woohoo! You have just received your RetroCultMods V3 Adapter and now it’s time to install it!

You will need the following:

Compatible Turntables

Wii Turntable

Wii DJ Hero Turntable
Wii Connector
(DJH1, DJH2)

dj hero dongle

PS2/PS3 DJ Hero Turntable
USB Dongle (pictured)
(DJH1, DJH2)

Turntable Preset Setup

Before we can use the RetroCultMods V3 Adapter with a drum kit, we must first install the turntable preset using the RCM Programming Tool.

  1. Plug your V3 Adapter in your computer using a USB-C to USB-A cable that supports transfer of data & power.
  2. Open the RCM Programming Tool, click “Configure”.
  1. You will be taken to a menu that has presets on the left side of the window. Change the Preset to “V3 Adapter – Turntable”. Click Load Preset.
  1. Make sure to fully let the preset install before you close the program. This may take upwards of two minutes. There will be a few indicators when it’s done:
    • At the bottom of the window, it’ll have 100% and “Status: Done”
    • Both “Wii Extension Inputs” and “Usb Host Inputs” will display inputs for a turntable controller.
  2. NOW YOU WILL BE INSTALLING THE ADAPTER INTO THE TURNTABLE. INSTALLATION PROCESS IS HIGHLIGHTED GREEN.

Installation

  1. Depending on which turntable you have, you will have different ways of installing the V3 adapter.
  • For the Wii turntable, you will be able to plug the controller into the adapter with the Wii connector. Pictured below:
  • For the PS2/PS3 DJ Hero Turntables, you will have to plug in the USB Dongles included with the controllers to the USB-A port on the front of the V3 adapter.

This is the USB-A port on the V3 Adapter:

  1. Plug in a USB-C cable into the V3 Adapter. The smaller USB-C end will go into the V3 Adapter, while the USB-A end will go into your PC to continue the setup process.
  1. Now that you’ve installed the adapter into your turntable and plugged it back into your computer, you must calibrate the device.

    If you are using a Wii turntable, you will click on the “Wii Extension Inputs” dropdown and configure from there.

    If you are using a Playstation turntable, you will click on the “Usb Host Inputs” dropdown and configure from there.
  1. You will have to calibrate the Fader and Effects knob. Then, you can leave the multiplier alone for the turntable spins, but we personally suggest a multiplier of 2.
  1. Once you’ve calibrated and gotten your turntable to what you feel is comfortable and accurate to your inputs, hit “Save Settings” and wait patiently for the “Status: Done – 100%” to appear at the bottom.

    If it gets stuck, retry the process or consult our Troubleshooting Guide.

    Otherwise, your turntable is ready for play!

Troubleshooting

Running into issues? Click here to check out our Troubleshooting FAQ!

Looking for a different instrument?

If you are using an instrument that is not a turntable, you will have to change the adapter preset. Check out these guides for supported instruments