Before Start; Features; What's In The Box; Installing The Software - Pioneer DDJ-SB2 Operating Instructions Manual

Before start

Features

This unit is an all-in-one DJ controller designed specifically for Serato
Audio Research's DJ software Serato DJ Intro.
It's interfaces incorporating various controls such as "BIG JOG" and
"PERFORMANCE PADS" are positioned with room to spare to allow for
more individualistic DJ performances using Serato DJ Intro.
There is also a built-in sound card (audio interface), eliminating the need
for complex wiring and settings so that users can start making DJ perfor-
mances immediately.
BIG JOG
This unit is equipped with large jog dials for smooth operability, so users
can scratch with the feel of an analog player.
PERFORMANCE PADS
This unit is equipped with large pads which allow the various functions
provided with Serato DJ Intro, including the hot cue, loop, and sampler
functions, as well as the basic functions of the [CUE (
tons, to be operated with dynamic actions such as tapping and rolling.
Furthermore, rubber is used as the pad material to allow operation with-
out tiring, even during long performances.
Design
The operating interfaces required for DJs are arranged with room to
spare on the large frame. Aluminum is used for the jog plates, and the
plastic panel top plates have a hairline surface finish resulting in a
design with a high-class look.
FILTER FADE
This unit is equipped with the filter fade function that combines the
crossfader and high pass filter. This function allows you to mix any
tracks naturally.
TRANS
This unit is equipped with the trans function for automatically cutting a
track's sound in rhythm with the BPM by pressing and holding a pad. It
can be combined with scratching and other techniques to create indi-
vidualistic arrangements of tracks.
Serato DJ Intro
This unit supports the Serato DJ Intro DJ software providing the basic
functions required for DJ performances. All of the buttons and controls
are preset to work together with the software, so DJ performances can
be held immediately, simply by connecting this unit to a computer.
Users can also upgrade to Serato DJ which provides a variety of func-
tions, including a "Slip Mode", iZotope effects and a recording function.
iZotope is a U.S. developer and manufacturer of audio technology.
Built-in sound card (audio interface)
This unit is equipped with a built-in high quality sound card (audio inter-
face), eliminating the need for complex wiring and settings so that users
can start making DJ performances immediately.
USB BUS POWER
This product supports USB bus power. It can be used simply by connect-
ing it to a computer with a USB cable.
HIGH SOUND QUALITY
This product inherits the sound quality technology developed over the
years for the DJ hardware of Pioneer DJ to achieve the top level of sound
quality in its class.

What's in the box

! USB cable
! Warranty (for some regions)
! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)
1 The included warranty is for the European region.
— For the North American region, the corresponding information is
provided on the last page of both the English and French versions
of the "Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)".
)] and [f] but- — For the Japanese region, the corresponding information is pro-
vided on the back cover of the "Operating Instructions (Quick
Start Guide)".

Installing the software

Before installing the software
For the latest version of the Serato DJ Intro software, access Serato.
com and download the software from there.
! For details, refer to Installation Procedure (Windows) or Installation
procedure (Mac (OS X)).
! The user is responsible for preparing the computer, network
devices and other elements of the Internet usage environment
required for a connection to the Internet.
About the driver software (Windows)
This driver software is this unit's dedicated ASIO driver for outputting the
audio of a computer from an audio terminal of the unit.
! There is no need to install the driver software when using a Mac
(OS X).
Checking the latest information on the driver software
For the latest information on this unit's dedicated driver software, see
the Pioneer DJ site below.
http://www.pioneerdj.com/
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