In single effect mode, the same knobs and buttons control effect on/off, effect amount, and then other varying parameters according to the effect.

After loading a video, press Shift + Auto Loop push encoder to switch a deck to Serato Video control mode. The 8 pads per deck for cue points, loops, samples, and Loop Roll/Slicer performance modes are almost worth the investment alone. The MIDI assigning functions means that you can send controlling information to external devices and access your DDJ-SP1as a controller. As well as the wide range of hands-on controls, the SP1 also includes 30 premium-grade FX curated by iZotope.The layout is similar to Pioneers’ well known controller range for ease of use and familiarity amongst DJs. 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. Because Serato’s sticking with the model of working with approved controllers only, you can’t use a controller of your choice to do the potentially minimal mixer and transport functions that help complete the DDJ-SP1. The most prominent feature are the 16 performance pads, allowing you to trigger samples, sound FX, hot cues and more. The functionality can also be used with players and controllers that support Serato DJ but not Slip Mode.

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. 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. If using the SP1 with a Serato mixer, the controller will likely be your only track browser, and if using it with a controller, the SP1’s browser may be the more capable option. Pressing Load Prepare and Shift at the same time will scroll through specific areas of the browser, such as history, prepare, browse, and files.The DDJ-SP1 combines all of the performance pad sections and effects from the popular DDJ-SX tool and delivers an expert-level controller. If you have any other suggestions, I've looked into the Akai AFX and the NI Kontrol X1, please feel free to share your thoughts. Designed for the Digital DJ, our super durable polycarbonate shell offers a high level of protection and slides straight into equipment bags, making it ideal for the travelling DJ. Designed to free up lots of the controls of Serato when using it as a DVS system, the DDJ-SP1 is the first such controller from Pioneer DJ. The Pioneer DDJ-SP1 Controller for Serato DJ is an add-on DJ controller designed for professional and intermediate DJs.

If you’re more of a fan of the Rekordbox software offered by Pioneer DJ, you’re not limited to Serato either. Shift + Back scrolls through the different layout views: Vertical, Horizontal, Extended, and Library. Malheureusement il est plutôt encombrant et surtout ne fonctionne pas avec SDJ en mode offline, donc impossible de préparer ses pistes avec en déplacement sans avoir de quoi débloquer Serato. Slip Mode allows more accurate and efficient loops, scratches and reverses whilst playback quietly continues, and at exactly the right point, the track is brought back. The DDJ-SP1 is made for Serato software users who want to add effects when using a professional DJ setup of two players and a mixer such as the DJM-900SRT.The Parameter arrows select the loop length ranges for the pads; total loop length range is 1/32 to 32 beats. The Pioneer DDJ-SP1 is an add-on controller that has been designed for flawless access to all the available performance features, the software’s four decks and unlimited access to Serato DJ. With “Enable Serato Video” checked in the Expansion Packs tab of the Setup box, you can browse for and load videos. The rubber LED pads to give you access to seven modes, including Slicer, Hot Cue, Hot Loop, Roll, Auto Loop, Manual Loop, and more.

You get lots of amazing functionality in a compact device, and there’s even support for Serato video too. The DDJ SP1 also combines Deck and Shift select buttons to show the FX, SP-6, and Record parts of your Serato DJ software. As the Co-founder of DJ Tech Reviews, Rory Tassell also has over 14 years experience within the music industry covering a variety of roles and disciplines such as a DJ, Music Producer, Tutor, and Studio Engineer. The plug-in enables easy insertion of a variety of effects, video mixes and image files to be synced to the music.The DDJ-SP1 can also be used with a CDJ-2000 NXS2 or XDJ-RX2 to maximise the use of extra cue points on the new RekordBox 4 software. 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. And, if you subscribe to the Creative plan, use Cloud Library Sync for seamless library management across multiple devices, and easily make custom versions of tracks in Edit mode.