Adjusting The Crossfader's Operating Load; Analyzing Tracks; Using Effects - Pioneer DDJ-SZ Operating Instructions Manual

Adjusting the crossfader's operating load

The load (resistance) when the crossfader is operated can be adjusted using a
flathead screwdriver.
! You can adjust the play (cut lag) on both edges of the crossfader. For details, see
Adjusting the crossfader cut lag on page 26 .
1 Move the crossfader to the right edge.
2 Insert the flathead screwdriver into the [FEELING ADJUST]
adjustment hole and turn it.
— Turn clockwise: The load decreases (the resistance of fader movement gets
weaker).
— Turn counterclockwise: The load increases (the resistance of fader move-
ment gets stronger).

Analyzing tracks

When loading tracks onto the deck by pressing the rotary selector, the tracks are
analyzed, but it may take time to display the BPM and waveform until analysis is
completed.
When the Serato DJ software is used as an offline player, tracks can be analyzed
ahead of time. For tracks whose analysis has been completed, the BPM and wave-
form are displayed immediately when the tracks are loaded onto the decks.
For details on using the Serato DJ software as an offline player and instructions on
analyzing tracks, see the Serato DJ software manual.
! Depending on the number of tracks, some time may be required for analysis.

Using effects

Serato DJ has two effect units, FX1 and FX2. Those effects can be applied to the
selected deck or sampler sound (AUX). The following describes how to operate this
unit to assign an effect unit to channel 1.
Serato DJ effects unit screen display
Multi FX mode: Up to three effects can be selected per effect unit, and each effect
has one adjustable parameter.
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Single FX mode: One effect can be selected per effect unit and there are multiple
adjustable parameters.
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1 This displays the effect type.
2 This displays the effect time.
3 This displays the number of the deck to which the effect unit is assigned.
4 This displays the effect parameter status.
5 This displays whether the effect is on or off.
Operating in the multi FX mode
1 Press the [TAP] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to
switch Serato DJ's DJ-FX mode to the multi FX mode.
The mode switches between the multi FX mode and single FX mode each time the
buttons are operated.
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2 Press the [FX1] button or [FX2] button of channel 1 to select
the effect unit to assign.
The number of the deck to which the effect is assigned is highlighted on the Serato
DJ screen.
3 Press the effect parameter 1 button while pressing the
[SHIFT] button to select the first effect type.
To select the second effect type, press the effect parameter 2 button while pressing
the [SHIFT] button.
To select the third effect type, press the effect parameter 3 button while pressing the
[SHIFT] button.
The currently selected effect type is displayed on the Serato DJ screen.
4 Press the effect parameter 1 button to turn the first effect
on.
Press the effect parameter 2 button to turn the second effect on.
Press the effect parameter 3 button to turn the third effect on.
The [ON] key for the corresponding effect is highlighted on the Serato DJ screen.
5 Operate the effect parameter 1 control to adjust the
parameter of the first effect.
Operate the effect parameter 2 control to adjust the parameter of the second effect.
Operate the effect parameter 3 control to adjust the parameter of the third effect.
6 Turn the [FX BEATS] control to adjust the effect time.
! It is also possible to set the BPM value to be used as the basis for the effect time
from the interval at which the [TAP] button is tapped.
For details, see Switching the effect's tempo mode on page 21 .