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DJ Controller
DDJ-SB
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
The Pioneer DJ support site shown above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of
information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort.
http://serato.com/
For the latest version of the Serato DJ Intro software, access Serato.com and download the software
from there.
Operating Instructions
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
DJ Controller DDJ-SB http://pioneerdj.com/support/ The Pioneer DJ support site shown above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort. http://serato.com/ For the latest version of the Serato DJ Intro software, access Serato.com and download the software from there. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
“Serato.com”. For details, see Downloading the Serato DJ Intro software manual (p. 20). ! The latest version of these operating instructions can be down- loaded from the Pioneer support site. For details, see Downloading the latest version of these operating instructions (p.20). Before start Features ....................... -
Page 3: Before Start
This product inherits the sound quality technology developed over the This unit is an all-in-one DJ system combining Pioneer DJ units that years for Pioneer DJ hardware to achieve the top level of sound quality have earned a high reputation among professional DJs for their high in its class. - Page 4 Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. installed to this unit. The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is Minimum operating environment displayed.
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Page 5: About The Driver Software And Setting Utility Software
3 “An internet environment is required to access the site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is displayed. 4 Click [Software Info] under [DDJ-SB] on the Pioneer DJ support site. - Page 6 Checking the version of the driver software Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All Programs]>[Pioneer]>[DDJ_SB]>[DDJ_SB Version Display Utility]. ! You can check the firmware version of this unit on the screen. ! The firmware version is not displayed when this unit is not connected to the computer or when this unit and computer are not properly communicating.
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Page 7: Connections And Part Names
— When a monaural jack is connected to the [HEADPHONES] Descriptions of functions that can be used after upgrading to Serato DJ terminal. Serato DJ are indicated For details of the functions, see the Pioneer DJ support site below. Rear panel http://pioneerdj.com/support/ MASTER OUT MASTER OUT Power amplifier, powered speakers, etc. - Page 8 2 Rotary selector 3 KEY LOCK (TEMPO RANGE) button Turn: Press: The cursor in the library, crates panel, etc., moves up or down. Turns the key lock function on and off. When the key lock function is on, the key does not change even when Press: the playing speed is changed with the [TEMPO] slider.
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Page 9: Mixer Section
! When the [f] button is pressed during cue sampling, play- [SHIFT] + move: back continues from that point. Serato DJ Use the channel fader start function. [SHIFT] + press: Loads the previous track in the library. (Previous Track) 5 FILTER FADE button ! If the current playback position is not the beginning of a track, Turns the filter fade function on and off. -
Page 10: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Connections 4 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable. 1 Connect headphones to one of the [HEADPHONES] terminals. MASTER OUT Computer ! For Windows users Headphones The message [Installing device driver software] may appear when this unit is first connected to the computer or when it is connected to a different USB port on the computer. -
Page 11: Starting The System
Starting the system Launching Serato DJ Intro For Windows From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Serato DJ Intro] icon under [All Programs] > [Serato] > [DJ Intro]. For Mac OS X In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then click the [Serato DJ Intro] icon. Computer screen directly after the Serato DJ Intro software is launched Computer screen when a track is loaded in the Serato DJ Intro software A Deck section... -
Page 12: Importing Tracks
Importing tracks The following describes the typical procedure for importing tracks. ! There are various ways to import tracks with the Serato DJ Intro software. For details, see the Serato DJ Intro software manual. ! If you are already using Serato DJ software (Scratch Live, ITCH or Serato DJ) and have already created track libraries, the track libraries you have previously created can be used as such. -
Page 13: Quitting The System
8 FILTER FADE button ! This unit’s operating instructions can be downloaded from the 9 Crossfader Pioneer DJ support site. For details, see Downloading the latest ver- sion of these operating instructions (p. 20). a MASTER LEVEL control ! The Serato DJ Intro software manual can be downloaded from Serato.com. -
Page 14: Applied Operation
Using the performance pads 2 During playback, press performance pad 1 to set the There are four modes for the DDJ-SB’s performance pads. loop in point. Pad mode These control the hot cue, auto loop, manual loop and sampler... -
Page 15: Using Effects
Operating the three effects Using effects simultaneously Serato DJ Intro includes two effect units, FX1 and FX2. Three effects per effect unit can be selected for the respective units. The explanation below describes operation of three effects simultane- Effect unit FX1 is applied to deck 1, effect unit FX2 is to deck 2. ously as an example. -
Page 16: Using The Filter Fade Function
8 Operate an effect level control to adjust the effect level. LEVEL BEATS Turn the effect level control a little more clockwise to raise the effect SELECT SELECT SELECT level. When the position of the effect level controls on the Serato DJ Intro With this operation, all three effects are active. -
Page 17: Mixing The Sound Of The Microphone
Mixing the sound of the microphone When a wireless microphone or other device with a high output level is connected, the sound of the microphone may be distorted. If the output level can be switched or the gain can be adjusted, adjust the signal level input to this unit’s microphone jack to the lowest level possible. -
Page 18: Utilities Modes
Utilities modes The following settings can be changed: Adjusting the jog dial’s MIDI message ! Channel fader start setting sending interval ! Demo mode setting ! Jog dial MIDI message sending interval setting This unit is equipped with a mode for adjusting the jog dial’s MIDI mes- sage sending interval. -
Page 19: Additional Information
Sometimes the problem may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the problem cannot be rectified, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. ! This unit may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences. In this case, proper operation may be restored by turning the power off, waiting 1 minute, then turning the power back on. -
Page 20: Acquiring The Manual
3 “An internet environment is required to access the In Finder, double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon directly. site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes]. The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is 2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select [DDJ- displayed. -
Page 21: Using As A Controller For Other Dj Software
! “List of MIDI Messages” can be acquired from the following URL: Program, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable http://pioneerdj.com/support/ law, and then only after You have notified Pioneer in writing of Your intended activities. 3 Ownership. Pioneer or its licensor retains all right, title and... -
Page 22: About Trademarks And Registered Trademarks
8 GENERAL TERMS marks of their respective owners. 1 Limitation of Liability. In no event will Pioneer or its subsidiaries This product has been licensed for nonprofit use. This product has not be liable in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter,...