# Absolute Mode is Missing **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions\ **Tags:** macOS\ **Created:** [August 6, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/absolute-mode-is-missing/42928 "2026-08-06T13:20:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![djleokar](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/djleokar/32/10683_2.png) [@djleokar](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/djleokar)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/absolute-mode-is-missing/42928/1 "2026-08-06T13:20:09Z")
**NOTE: Please use the search function above before posting to avoid creating duplicate topics.** - Device model _(e.g. 2020 iPad Air 4th Gen)_: - Version of operating system _(e.g. macOS 14.4.1)_: - Version of djay _(e.g. 5.1.2)_: - Hardware/controllers used _(e.g. Reloop Mixon 8 Pro)_: - Hardware firmware version _(e.g. 1.0.1)_: - **Please consider sharing a short video or screenshots to help clarify your question** YOUR QUESTION: 1. DDJ-SX2 DVS works in djay Pro 5.6.8 but Absolute Mode is unavailable 2. ![Screenshot 2026-08-06 at 4.07.21 PM](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/3X/8/c/8ca34fd55f2dc5635883cb7484c447adb6223e17.jpeg) Hello Algoriddim Team, I have successfully configured DVS in **djay Pro 5.6.8** on **macOS Tahoe** using a **Pioneer DDJ-SX2**. My setup is: - djay Pro 5.6.8 - macOS Tahoe - Pioneer DDJ-SX2 - 2 turntables (Technics SL-1200 and Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB) - VirtualDJ timecode vinyl - DVS calibration is excellent on both decks (clean circles, stable signal) Everything works correctly in **Relative Mode**. Tracking is accurate and playback is stable. However, **Absolute Mode is permanently disabled (greyed out)**. When I open the deck mode menu, djay displays the following message: > **“Control signal supports relative-mode only.”** I would like to know: 1. Is **Absolute Mode intentionally disabled** because the DDJ-SX2 is not officially supported for DVS? 2. If I purchase the **official djay Control Vinyl** , will Absolute Mode become available? 3. Or is Absolute Mode impossible with the DDJ-SX2 regardless of which control vinyl is used? Since the DVS functionality itself works perfectly, I would appreciate knowing whether the limitation comes from: - the controller, - the control vinyl, - or a software restriction. Thank you very much for your time. Best regards, ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/absolute-mode-is-missing/42928/3 "2026-08-08T16:05:06Z")
Hi @djleokar, thanks for the setup details and screenshot. That message points at the control signal on the record, not the DDJ-SX2. djay doesn’t gate DVS modes by controller model. Absolute Mode needs the record to tell djay _where_ the needle is, and djay isn’t reading positional data from your VirtualDJ timecode, so it’s offering Relative only. djay officially supports the djay Control Vinyl plus any standard 1 kHz timecode record. I suspect that your VirtualDJ timecode record may not be 1kHz. In the meantime, you can get needle drops without Absolute: enable **Settings \> DVS \> Needle drop in REL mode**. Dropping the needle jumps to the matching point in the track, and unlike Absolute you keep your cue points and loops. I hope that helps! ---
**Author:** ![djleokar](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/djleokar/32/10683_2.png) [@djleokar](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/djleokar)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/absolute-mode-is-missing/42928/4 "2026-08-09T18:37:23Z")
Hi, Thank you very much for your detailed explanation. That clarifies a lot. I understand now that the limitation is related to the control signal from the timecode record and not to my Pioneer DDJ-SX2. I have already enabled **Needle drop in REL mode** , and it works well. I have one final question before purchasing new control vinyl: **Can you please confirm whether the official djay Control Vinyl will enable Absolute Mode with my current setup (Pioneer DDJ-SX2 + djay Pro 5.6.8 on macOS Tahoe)?** I just want to be sure before buying a pair of official djay Control Vinyl. Thank you very much for your help and support. Best regards, Leonidas ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/absolute-mode-is-missing/42928/5 "2026-08-10T14:49:20Z")
Hi again @djleokar, yes, the djay Control Vinyl supports Absolute Mode with the SX2. Also, when ABS mode becomes available, REL tracking gets even better.