Why doesn’t my DAW software respond even when I operate the SQUID?

Three main factors can cause this and there are three possible countermeasures.

1. Is a MIDI cable properly connected?
Connect an audio interface or MIDI interface plugged in to a Windows PC/Mac and the [MIDI] terminal of the SQUID using a MIDI cable properly.

2. Is a USB cable properly connected?
Connect a Windows PC/Mac and the [USB-B] terminal of the SQUID directly using a USB 2.0 compliant cable. USB hubs cannot be used.

3. Are the MIDI OUT Settings categories of global menus set correctly?
Please set each item correctly.
For details, please see "[MIDI OUT] setting" in "GLOBAL settings" in the Operating Instructions.
You can download the Operating Instructions from the Pioneer DJ support page https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/production/toraiz-squid/.

To set MIDI settings between a Windows PC/Mac, an external MIDI device and DAW, see the manual of each.