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Pioneer DJ DJ Controller, Black, (DDJSB3)
Brand | PIONEER |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Item Weight | 4.63 Pounds |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Noise Level | 103 dB |
About this item
- Intuitive layout, all of the features were designed to be where you need them, when you need them
- Add scratch effects to cued and currently playing songs without a turntable thanks to Pad Scratch
- Mixing is Seamless with the FX Fade feature .5 inch durable aluminium jog wheel. Weight-4.6 pounds
- Constructed from premium materials and the audio circuitry
- Large, low-latency jog wheels to give you a great scratch response and accuracy
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
For beginners | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Easy to learn | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
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Quality of material | 4.4 | — | 4.2 | 4.6 |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10.71 x 18.98 x 2.28 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.63 pounds |
ASIN | B07B4SP526 |
Item model number | DDJSB3 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,186 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #71 in DJ Controllers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 1, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Pioneer Pro DJ |
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Product Description
Pioneer DJ Controller, Black (DDJ-SB3).
Product guides and documents
From the manufacturer
Start from scratch
We’ve combined the popular features of the DDJ-SB2 with our leading Serato DJ controllers to make learning to DJ more accessible than ever. The ideal tool for beginners looking to hone their skills, this 2-channel controller is easy to navigate, featuring a professional-style layout inspired by our top DDJ-S range. Master Serato DJ Lite, then when you’re ready, purchase Serato DJ Pro to progress on the one machine.
Transition between tracks with ease thanks to the added FX Fade feature and experiment with scratch effects without using turntables via the new Pad Scratch function. Co-developed with DJ Jazzy Jeff, this technique adds scratch recordings to tracks at a touch of the Performance Pads.
Key Features
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Intuitive layoutAll of the features were designed to be where you need them, when you need them. The layout inherits elements from our DDJ-S series with jog wheels, Performance Pads, play and cue buttons, independent Auto Loop buttons and all knobs and fader positions arranged in an easy-to-reach way that mimics professional gear. |
Pad ScratchAdd scratch effects to cued and currently playing songs without a turntable thanks to Pad Scratch. This new effect lets you reproduce, and create patterns from, eight of hip hop legend DJ Jazzy Jeff’s different scratch recordings. As the speed automatically matches the BPM, you won’t need to worry about breaking rhythm. |
Smooth transitionsWhether you’re an experienced DJ or beginner, mixing is seamless with the FX Fade feature. By reducing the volume and applying FX at the same time, FX Fade smoothly blends tracks – even those from clashing genres. Choose eight combinations of the following four FX patterns – high pass filter, low pass filter, loop playback and back spin. |
Durable DesignThe DDJ-SB3 is constructed from premium materials and audio circuitry. Its robust build ensures durability, while the distinctive styling and aluminium jog wheel deliver a professional feel. |
Large jog wheels
It may be compact, but the DDJ-SB3 features large, low-latency jog wheels to give you great scratch response and accuracy.
Features
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Portable designTake this controller with you wherever you go thanks to the easy grab handles and lightweight design. Simply connect the USB cable to begin playing. |
On-board Serato sound cardSimply connect to your PC/Mac via USB to get plug-and-play control of Serato DJ Lite, no need for an external sound card. |
Paid upgrade to Serato DJ ProPurchase Serato DJ Pro for control of dedicated buttons for FX, along with advanced features such as Beat Jump, Slip mode, 8 Hot Cues and 8 Sample buttons. Simply connect your PC/Mac and start playing. |
Clear audioThe mic input circuit produces clear audio without distortion to ensure crystal-clear sound even at high input levels. |
What's in the box
- DDJ-SB3
- USB cable
- Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)
Specifications
- Width : 482.6 mm.
- Height : 58.5 mm.
- Depth : 272.4 mm.
- Weight : 2.1 kg .
- Soundcard : 24 bit/44.1 kHz.
- Frequency Range : 20 - 20000 Hz.
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio : 103 dB.
Main Features
Features
USB Bus Powered: Yes.
Compatible DJ Software (not included) : Unlocks Serato DJ Lite.
Paid upgrade to Serato DJ Pro.
Terminals
Inputs 1 MIC (1/4 inch Jack)
USB 1 USB B port
Outputs 1 MASTER (RCA)
1 HEADPHONE MONITOR (Mini-jack)
Performance Control
- Channels : 2 .
- Deck Control : 4 .
- Trim knob : Yes .
- Jog Wheel : 128 mm durable aluminium jog wheel .
- Filter : High & Low Pass filter .
- FX Fade : Yes .
- Pad Scratch : Yes .
- Trans : Yes .
- Hot Cues : 4 .
- Manual Loop & Autoloop: Yes.
Customer reviews
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and value of the audio mixing console. They mention that it has great functionality, is easy to set up, and is great for beginners. They also like the weight, and appearance. However, some customers have reported issues with performance and sound quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the audio mixing console. They mention that it is a great product, has great functionality, and is an excellent starter console. Some appreciate the decent construction and quality of material. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The knobs are good. There are lots of features you can do with them with the software. Its easy to carry around for travel." Read more
"...but other than that... This controller is truly AWESOME!!" Read more
"...nt need something too expensive and fancy but this thing actualy has a lot of features! I use this with Djay pro which intergarates Spotify...." Read more
"Product is awesome & easy to use , problem is besides the basic VIRTUAL DJ program provided , you either have to spend $100 more to buy full program..." Read more
Customers find the audio mixing console easy to use. They say it's simple, easy to navigate, and great for beginners. They also mention that the layout is intuitive and that it allows easy access. Customers also say that it'll be fine to practice on and convenient for abrupt changes.
"...This is perfect for beginners to use, really easy to use, but also for anyone too...." Read more
"...I tell ya what... I Love It!! Very easy to use and I am using it with VDJ8 program...." Read more
"...I don’t!It’s light weight, easy a heck to use, and very responsive (I use it w a 2019 MacBook w 8gb Ram)..." Read more
"Product is awesome & easy to use , problem is besides the basic VIRTUAL DJ program provided , you either have to spend $100 more to buy full program..." Read more
Customers find the audio mixing console to be a great product for the price. They say it's an affordable instrument for manipulating digital music.
"...But THIS controller? Worth every penny. If anything changes in the negative, I'll update." Read more
"It feels like a toy, but its a quality controller for this price. This is perfect for beginners to use, really easy to use, but also for anyone too...." Read more
"...this on to my daughter later, it looks professional and is a great value product." Read more
"...The price is right, but it does seem like it would be way more useful with the full version of Serato...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the audio mixing console. They mention that it is very lightweight, has a great weight to it, and is easy to carry. The platters feel sufficiently hefty, and the cross fader moves smoothly for clean cuts and scratches.
"...I don’t!It’s light weight, easy a heck to use, and very responsive (I use it w a 2019 MacBook w 8gb Ram)..." Read more
"...The platters feel sufficiently hefty so I'm glad at least that feels like it has decent construction and quality of material there. Time will tell...." Read more
"...Overall the weight is not too light and not too heavy, jog wheels responsive, and the program itself (Lite) is fair unless you want to change keys..." Read more
"...its nearly entirely made of plastic which is why its so easy to carry. anyone who wants to get into djing should definitely buy this...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the audio mixing console. They mention that it looks great, has a simple layout, and is a good beginner controller. They also appreciate the ability to line up cues visually.
"...buy the next model up and pass this on to my daughter later, it looks professional and is a great value product." Read more
"...The layout is familiar, and most controls can be mastered if you spend some quality time reading and experimenting...." Read more
"...THe piece itsself looks great but with out sound whats the use?UPDATE: pioneer finally called and we resolved the issue...." Read more
"...The ability to line up cues visually is great, the jog wheels are nice and big and have a great weight to them as well as a quality feel...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the audio mixing console. Some mention that the volume faders have a nice feel and the cue/play buttons are very responsive. They say that it's easy to mix sounds better than before, and has a really good feel to it. However, others say that the soundcard is noisy, the side already is broken, and the buttons feel cheap and very loud.
"...Smooth but with enough resistance that it felt like I was doing something. ALL of the lights worked, and so did the buttons...." Read more
"...Tons of electronic noise when not playing anything (or playing something really quiet), which is particularly noticeable when the controller..." Read more
"...controller has a good budget, it feels a little heavy, but has a plastic feel to it. The pads are responsive...." Read more
"...Has had no issues with noise in the system as mentioned by another reviewer, twice one deck has stopped working s far as vinyl control goes but that..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the audio mixing console. Some mention that the cue/play buttons are very responsive, while others say that they feel cheap and clicky. Some say the buttons and effects seem too juvenile, while still others say they're confusing.
"...The jog wheels were very responsive. They didn't feel like a fidget spinner but it didn't feel like a bearing that had dirt in it...." Read more
"Some of the keys aren’t working. And the knobs don’t feel right when you operate them. They feel loose, as if they will come off at anytime." Read more
"...The pads are responsive. The jog wheels might feel “tight” at first, but after you’ve spun them for quite sometime, it gets bit looser...." Read more
"only thing i dont like is that the play and cue buttons just feel cheap and very loud "clicky" but other than that i love this thing!" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the audio mixing console. They mention that it comes out of the box non-functional, stops working within 24 hours, and the software doesn't work correctly. The left deck TEMPO does not function at all, and one deck has stopped working as far as vinyl control goes. The lights stop working and cannot be reset. It does not work with SL Live and hard to activate.
"...noise in the system as mentioned by another reviewer, twice one deck has stopped working s far as vinyl control goes but that went away once the..." Read more
"...Apple Music does not work with this device. Using Serato Is a little tricky and takes time to learn but it’s really awesome...." Read more
"...I guess I'm just used to my DDJ-SX2. This unit has limited functionality...." Read more
"Sometimes software doesn't work correctly in the oven you get what you pay for" Read more
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Has had no issues with noise in the system as mentioned by another reviewer, twice one deck has stopped working s far as vinyl control goes but that went away once the controller was unplugged and plugged back in.
Will definitely buy the next model up and pass this on to my daughter later, it looks professional and is a great value product.
But there’s no way I’m going to bring my own 1200s, mixer, needles, CDJs, etc to a bar so the next DJ can spill their tequila shot on it!
But I didn’t want to spend a lot right away, just in case I hate using a controller.
I don’t!
It’s light weight, easy a heck to use, and very responsive (I use it w a 2019 MacBook w 8gb Ram)
I like the 1/8th in headphone jack. Don’t need to worry about again forgetting/losing the 1/8th to 1/4th inch headphone adapter.
Cons:
-The scratch effect is kind of a useless feature.
-I wish it had 1/4th inch and/or XLR outputs other than just RCA.
-I also wish it had another output source for monitors.
But for the price, it’s great!
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This was super easy to setup and start using. It integrates well with any number of software out there so no worries about getting tied down to something you don't like to use. Additionally I have found this works great for mixing and even recording not just your own sets but it can work double duty to help you with certain aspects of studio production. Need backing tracks, need to edit or manipulate them, want to add effects? You can do it with this baby. Whether you're rocking your house or broadcasting out this is a good controller to start with. It doesn't have everything but it does give you everything you'll need and can think of. I have yet to find an excuse to pay an extra $1000 or more to get the next model up as dreamy as they look.
You can also use it when you become Pro...
Pros of the Controller:-
FX Section is Awesome
Pads has a lot of features
Nice Big Jog Wheels and Pads
The only -ve sides I found of this Controller:-
I don't like the Looping Buttons or the Loop System... I wish if it had CDJ type Looping function but for that you've DDJ-400
I do not like the length of the Tempo fader it's a short, could have been longer (DDJ-400 has longer one)
It dosen't come with a Pro Software out of the Box, unlike 400...
But!!!
These negative sides are Absolutely not a Deal Breaker...
SB-3 is more of a Hip Hop focused Controller
where you can Scratch manually or with Jazzy Jeff's Pad Scratch Button (This Function you'll exclusively get in SB-3 Only), of course you can use it too party hard and play some EDMs
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DDJ-400 this Controller is more focused on Club Culture and Festivals...
Of Course you can Scratch on this Controller too...
Overall Both are Very Hard Machines with their own Uniqueness...
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I've been mixing/dj-ing for 20 years and had a good idea of what I needed and what I wanted. Not having to lug vinyl around was what finally made me look seriously at these things. The Numark controllers at the same kind of price are worth looking at, and there's a Roland with drum sequencer that I liked the sound of. In reality though sequencing on it sounds like it's a slow nightmare, and I have my Roland MC-505, so I don't think I would have ended up using it. I liked the idea of the Numark that displays the BPM on each channel, but seeing as this is already prominently displayed on any software you'll use it's really just a gimmick. I originally bought a Numark, but changed to, and stayed with, this Pioneer because I preferred the build quality, design and functionality.
They are in the minority, but I saw a few reviews that flagged up potential problems which made me hesitate on getting this. Some of these things proved to be just wrong, some were things I haven't personally experienced, and some are just opinion (and misleading).
So, some things you may have read in some user "reviews".
"The SB3 doesn't have a headphone volume control, but the SB2 does". Of course the SB3 has this. The knob for it is LITERALLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DECK. It goes up very loud and you could make yourself deaf with it.
There's a few people saying they got "electrical noise" because of casing and grounding issues. Maybe this was production issue that's been resolved. I don't have this issue.
I saw a review saying the cross-fader didn't have much resistance to it, and therefore it felt "cheap". I wonder how much actual mixing this person has actually done outside of their bedroom. The cross-fade needs to be light and on many mixers IS lighter than, say, the separate channel volume sliders. When mixing any dance music your fingers should be constantly jumping from the fader to gain/trim, and edging up the channel volume and tweaking the EQ. You blend tunes with all these things and then you need, or certainly I do, a light fader you can quickly slap to the side to finish a transition. I don't scratch, but I still want my cross-fader to be exactly like this.
The fader is light to move, but it's solid. It reacts how it's designed to react. I like that it's very responsive, but I can also smack it around. My old, very metal, very large and very heavy Numark mixer is tighter on the cross-fade but it's still light. I don't want to have to fight my cross-fader when I'm mixing.
Another review said it "feels like a toy" because it's light. Ugh. It IS light. But it's really really well made, very robust. You could throw it at a wall or drop it from a height and it feels like it would still be fine. It feels bomb-proof. The design and feel of everything is high-quality. It's very nice to use.
The jog wheels impressed me with how sensitive and reactive they are - they feel "right".
The headphone out being 3.5mm is a little weird, but adaptors cost pennies. It's a non-issue for me.
It could maybe be a little bigger (using it doesn't feel cramped, though), but I also like the portability. And larger devices often need dedicated power supplies. I've been in situations where being able to power this just from the laptop is ideal (change-overs/setting up is quick and painless). At home it can be stashed away easily, but you can just grab this and plug in one cable and be mixing within seconds.
I can't give any opinions on the Serato software - I just wanted decent hardware and something that would work well with Mixxx, and this does both. Check Mixxx out if you haven't. It's free, fully featured, and intuitive. Put it in vinyl mode and set headphone output to channels 3-4 to get the monitor function working. Serato Pro seems expensive when Mixxx does everything, and well, for no money.
It's Pioneer. Pioneer don't make junk. This is a very nice piece of kit. However, on the edge facing you is printed "Pioneer" on the right, which i like, and on the left "Serato", which I wasn't aware of and I don't like. I'll be sticking electrical tape over it. Some software tie-in product branding for something I don't even use DOES look cheap. It's a minor thing though.
It took some research, and messing around with other controllers, to find what I wanted. I'm actually surprised this is as good as it is. Managed to buy this at £250, but even at £300+ it's still far better than a £300 Numark I tried and it's still a good deal at this higher price.
Highly recommended.
EDIT
Just found out that the bundled Lite version of Serato doesn't even let you record your mixes. A lot of people won't know this, and they won't know there's other software solutions - so they'll end up paying even more cash on the "upgrade" just to get basic functionality. Get Mixxx instead.