Pioneer DJ Pioneer, Black (DDJ-SP1)

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The rubber pads and buttons are robust and durable, while the aluminum top plate gives the controller a premium look that will look good in any set-up. The 8 pads per deck for cue points, loops, samples, and Loop Roll/Slicer performance modes are almost worth the investment alone. Aimed squarely at users of Serato DJ mixers and controllers, the tantalizing DDJ-SP1 distills down the essential effects and performance pad sections from the extremely popular DDJ-SX into one expertly laid-out add-on controller. This midi controller is perfectly tuned to work with Serato software; however, you can also remap the 16 included pads to work with other software too.

If you activate image and/or text effects, you can use the FX buttons 3 to select the type of animation to apply to them. Pioneer have worked closely with Serato to produce a piece of high quality hardware that would provide an effective and efficient link between them both. With the sub-controller, DJs can enhance their performances with multiple effects, similar to what's being done with our extremely popular DDJ-SX controller for Serato DJ.Probably most critical to the entire unit, the SP1’s eight backlit rubber pads per deck utilize function buttons to access an impressive 8 modes of pad performance. Once you exit Serato Video control mode by pressing Shift + Auto Loop push encoder again, Serato Video will continue to operate until you disable it in Setup, but you will regain use of the audio effects controls.

Add the Pioneer DJ-SP1 Controller for Serato DJ to a set-up that supports mixing and scratching with Serato DJ Pro – for example a laptop, or timecode CDJs/turntables with a DJM-900SRT mixer – and use the pre-mapped buttons and dials to trigger 6 samples, 8 Hot Cues and more than 30 FX Powered by iZotope – without the need to touch a keyboard or mouse. Since debuting its flagship Serato DJ controller, the DDJ-SX, about a full year ago ( read our complete review here), Pioneer has unleashed a spate of new controllers for just about every use case scenario, from the iPad-centric DDJ-WeGo2 to this Serato DJ accessory controller, the DDJ-SP1. The DDJ-SP1 is designed to be the ideal companion to Pioneer’s new DJM-900SRT mixer but can also be matched with other systems via its MIDI controller functionality.The integrated knobs and buttons are arranged for Serato DJ software for operation of iZotope® effects. Just like its predecessor, the Digital DDJ-SX, the SP1 has designed and constructed to be strong and sturdy yet lightweight, and to uphold excitable use. The plug-in enables easy insertion of a variety of effects, video mixes and image files to be synced to the music.

You’ll include this tool alongside a CDJ, turntable, or laptop and use the buttons pre-mapped onto the system to trigger samples, hot cues, and FX too. If you’re more of a fan of the Rekordbox software offered by Pioneer DJ, you’re not limited to Serato either. As mentioned above, the Pioneer DDJ-SP1 from Pioneer isn’t a standalone controller, but it can add a lot of value to your existing setup. In single effect mode, the same knobs and buttons control effect on/off, effect amount, and then other varying parameters according to the effect.The SP1 features a wide range of dynamic performance controls, allowing for truly expressive hands-on performance. Performance Pads – there are 16 durable, LED lit, rubber Performance Pads that are allocated to 7 modes: Roll, Sample, Hot Cue, Slicer, Hot Loop, Manual Loop and Auto Loop. WARNING: When your Decksaver cover is in place, please ensure that your equipment is kept away from direct heat sources, such as radiators, fires, and direct sunlight. Despite being designed for Serato, the DDJ-SP1’s 16 pads can be remapped to work with any DJ software. The DDJ-SP1 comes with access to Serato Pro, so you can easily unlock features like Beat Jump, Quantize, and Slip mode.