Pioneer DDJ-SB3 Controller For Serato DJ

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The DDJ-SB3 from Pioneer now includes 16 performance pads, more dedicated controls, scratch pads and FX fade.

Key Features:

2 ch Serato DJ Lite controller
16 Performance pads
Unique Pad Scratch and FX Fade modes
USB bus powered
Serato DJ Pro upgrade ready

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Product Code: 100292302

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The new Pioneer DDJ-SB3 controller is a fantastic natural upgrade for existing owners and new DJs alike. Made to work out of the box with the new Serato DJ Lite software anyone can get going in a matter of minutes.

Basic functionality and feature spec of the DDJ-SB3 are the same with :

Built in audio interface with mic in and headphone output (now only 1 3.5mm headphone)
2 channel mixer with 3 band EQ and filters per channel
Basic effects control
4 deck / dual layer control
USB bus powered

The DDJ-SB3 has a similar layout to its predeccessor with some welcome new additions:

Dedicated transport, loop and sync controls

Offering the user a familiar layout as the other DDJ Serato controllers with Play and Cue buttons and looping control all in their expected places.

16 Performance pads

The dedicated controls now free up the performance pads to used for up to 8 cue and loop points per deck.

2 New pad modes

The performance pads now feature 2 new modes, Scratch Pad and FX Fade.

Scratch Pad gives you 8 preset scratch techniques programmed by the infamous DJ Jazzy Jeff, pressing one of the pads wlll scratch the current track on deck in perfect time without the need for touching the jog wheel. This is a completely unique effect that needs to be seen to fully grasp what it can do, so make sure you watch the video. There are 2 x Baby Scratch, 2 x Forward Scratch, 2 x Chirp Scratch and 2 x Fast Baby Scratch techniques.

FX Fade lets you fade out of a track using one of 8 preset effects which is ideal when changing genre or finishing a set. There are 2 High Pass Filters (8 /16 beats) 2 x Low Pass Filters (8/16 beats), 2 x Back Spins (long and short) a beat echo and beat loop that simulates a build up.

Software	Serato DJ Lite (previously known as Serato DJ Intro)
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.005%
S/N Ratio	103 dB (USB)
Inputs	MIC x 1 (1/4 inch TS jack)
Outputs	MASTER x 1 (RCA x 1), PHONES x 1 (3.5 mm stereo mini jack x 1)
USB	USB (Type B) x 1
Power Supply	USB bus power (DC 5V)
Power Consumption	500 mA
Maximum Dimensions (WxDxH)	482.6 × 272.4 × 58.5 mm
Weight	2.1 kg
Accessories	USB cable, Quick Start Guide