# Question Regarding XDJ-R1 Speaker Output Problem (With Kick Drums)

**URL:** <https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/question-regarding-xdj-r1-speaker-output-problem-with-kick-drums/68327>\
**Category:** Hardware: Controllers, Mods and Gear\
**Created:** [October 6, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/question-regarding-xdj-r1-speaker-output-problem-with-kick-drums/68327 "2014-10-06T02:14:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![Vyzhon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/57b2e6/32.png) [@Vyzhon](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Vyzhon)\
**Post date:** [October 6, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/question-regarding-xdj-r1-speaker-output-problem-with-kick-drums/68327/1 "2014-10-06T02:14:52Z")

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**Question Regarding XDJ-R1 Speaker Output Problem (With Kick Drums)**

Hi,

I just recently got the XDJ-R1 to mess around with at home. I connected it to my external sound card, and my two KRK Rokit 5’s are also connected to the sound card. The sound output is fine, however I’m having a strange problem where the kick drums will not play in ANY song. I tried mixing in headphones, and I can hear the kick drums just fine.

I’m not quite sure what the issue is. Have any of you heard of it? I’m connecting the setup with a shielded Audio Y Cable (1/4" stereo male to dual RCA male).

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**Author:** ![SlvrDragon50](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SlvrDragon50](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/SlvrDragon50)\
**Post date:** [October 6, 2014, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/question-regarding-xdj-r1-speaker-output-problem-with-kick-drums/68327/2 "2014-10-06T17:45:35Z")

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Swapped cables?

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**Author:** ![Vyzhon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/57b2e6/32.png) [@Vyzhon](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Vyzhon)\
**Post date:** [October 7, 2014, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/question-regarding-xdj-r1-speaker-output-problem-with-kick-drums/68327/3 "2014-10-07T00:41:46Z")

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Turns out it’s hardware failure, according to the customer service rep. I didn’t have a great customer service experience from Pioneer, so I’m returning it. I’ll look to another company for a controller.