Pioneer DJ DJ Controller, Black, (DDJSB3)

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That said though, this design certainly won’t appeal to DJs wanting a more traditional club layout. With the DDJ-SB3 being discontinued upon the REV1’s release, this leaves DJs wanting an entry-level Pioneer DJ controller for Serato with no other option than this battle style layout. Something which might polarise a few potential buyers! Combining and enhancing the previous features of the previous model, the newer model, the DDJ-SB3, has been made as accessible as possible for DJs, especially beginners. It is the prime tool that a beginner DJ can use to polish their skills. One massive improvement between this version and the last is the introduction of new play and cue buttons. Powered by Serato DJ Lite, Pioneer DDJ SB3 DJ Controller possesses an exceptional Pad scratch that allows you to add the infamous scratch effect to all cued and currently playing songs. The best thing about this? You do not need a turntable! Furthermore, this effect will let you reproduce songs as well as create patterns from the eight different scratch recordings of the famous hip hop icon DJ Jazzy Jeff. The speed automatically matches the BPM, so you do not have to worry about disrupting the rhythm.

In addition to the above-mentioned features, there is the new Pad Scratch which allows you to reproduce scratches based on the recordings provided by DJ Jazzy Jeff, simply at the press of a button. There are eight different scratch techniques that have been provided by the well-known DJ, and the scratch speed will automatically match the BPM; so even with little knowledge or experience quality sounding performances can be created. Pad Scratch can be used on its own, or in conjunction with your own scratching, which allows for boundless creative potential. The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB3 is a brilliant entry-level controller for those wanting to take their first steps into the world of DJ’ing. Compatible with Serato DJ Lite and Djay, the SB3 is compatible with a computer or iOS device. In this beginners guide, we are going to show you how to set up the DDJ SB3 on both platforms, getting you mixing as soon as possible! The buttons are developed, and everything feels a lot more professional and grown-up – even if you do only get basic software.The only major downside we can see here is that there’s no slip mode. Having a slip option to work alongside the pad scratch mode would have been great. Pros and Cons

This particular model has been designed while keeping in view the designs of the predecessors and pinpointing what could make this new unit much more intriguing. It has a very distinct and intuitive interface that has all the buttons and features exactly where most users expect them to be.DDJ-SB3 has Auto Loop buttons that only switch between loops on or off. You also get buttons for loop half and loop double. That’s no different from the DDJ-SB2. However, this controller still has a lot of stability to offer. Additionally, you need to plug in some powered monitors, rather than using your laptop speakers. Since there’s no audio lead provided, this is a bit irritating. Add scratch effects without a turntable” screams the manual. Actually, you can scratch just fine on the jogwheels of the DDJ-SB3, and you can also completely ignore the built-in “auto scratch” function if you want. Whatever your feelings on it, don’t let that sway your decision on this controller too much: These functions are actually quite a small part of the feature set, and it is a fine budget controller aside from all of that.