Pioneer DDJ-SB User Manual
DJ Controller
DDJ-SB
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
The Pioneer DJ support site shown above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of
information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort.
http://serato.com/
For the latest version of the Serato DJ Intro software, access Serato.com and download the software
from there.
Operating Instructions
Contents
How to read this manual
! Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Be sure to read both this leaflet and Read Before Use (Important)/
Quick Start Guide! Both documents include important information
that you must understand before using this product.
For instructions on obtaining the Serato DJ Intro software’s manual,
see Acquiring the manual (p.20).
! In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the prod-
uct and on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and
terminals, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.: [CUE] button,
[Files] panel, [MIC] terminal)
! Please note that the screens and specifications of the software
described in this manual as well as the external appearance and
specifications of the hardware are currently under development and
may differ from the final specifications.
! Please note that depending on the operating system version, web
browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures
described in this manual.
This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit
as hardware. For detailed instructions on operating the Serato DJ Intro
software, see the Serato DJ Intro software manual.
! The Serato DJ Intro software manual can be downloaded from
“Serato.com”. For details, see Downloading the Serato DJ Intro
software manual (p. 20).
! The latest version of these operating instructions can be down-
loaded from the Pioneer support site. For details, see Downloading
the latest version of these operating instructions (p.20).
Before start
Features ....................................................................................................... 3
What’s in the box ........................................................................................ 3
Installing the software ................................................................................ 3
About the driver software and setting utility software ............................. 5
Connections and part names
Connections ................................................................................................ 7
Part names and functions ......................................................................... 7
Basic Operation
Connections .............................................................................................. 10
Starting the system ................................................................................... 11
Quitting the system .................................................................................. 13
Applied Operation
Using the performance pads ................................................................... 14
Using effects ............................................................................................. 15
Using the filter fade function ................................................................... 16
Mixing the sound of the microphone ...................................................... 17
Analyzing tracks ........................................................................................ 17
Utilities modes
Launching utilities mode ......................................................................... 18
Changing the settings .............................................................................. 18
Additional information
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 19
Acquiring the manual .............................................................................. 20
Using as a controller for other DJ software ............................................ 21
About trademarks and registered trademarks ...................................... 22
Cautions on copyrights ............................................................................ 22
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Before start
Before start
Features
This unit is an all-in-one DJ system combining Pioneer DJ units that
have earned a high reputation among professional DJs for their high
operability with the “Serato DJ Intro” DJ software from Serato.
This unit is equipped with a large body and “Big Jog” dials optimum for
scratching as well as performance pads allowing tracks to be arranged
with such dynamic actions as tapping and rolling, so that the various
functions of Serato DJ Intro can be operated intuitively and accurately.
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 performances 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 performance pads allowing 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 ( )] and
[f] buttons, to be operated with such dynamic actions as tapping and
rolling.
Furthermore, rubber is used as the pad material to allow operation without 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.
HIGH SOUND QUALITY
This product inherits the sound quality technology developed over the
years for Pioneer DJ hardware to achieve the top level of sound quality
in its class.
What’s in the box
! CD-ROM (Installation Disc)
! USB cable
! Warranty (for some regions)
! Read Before Use (Important)/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 “Read Before Use (Important)/Quick Start Guide”.
For the Japanese region, the corresponding information is
—
provided on the last page of the Japanese version of the “Read
Before Use (Important)/Quick Start Guide”.
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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. A software download link
is also provided on the included CD-ROM.
! 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.
“FILTER FADE”
This unit is equipped with a “Filter Fade” function that combines the
crossfader and high pass filter so that any two tracks can be mixed
naturally.
“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 functions, 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 interface), 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 connecting it to a computer with a USB cable.
About the driver software (Windows)
This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio
signals from the computer.
! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X.
Checking the latest information on the driver software
For detailed information on this unit’s designated driver software, see
the Pioneer DJ support site below.
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
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About the Serato DJ Intro software
Serato DJ Intro is a DJ software application by Serato. DJ performances
are possible by connecting the computer on which this software is
installed to this unit.
Minimum operating environment
Supported operating
systems
Mac OS X: 10.8, 10.7 and
10.6
Windows: Windows 7 (SP1)
and Windows Vista (SP1)
Others
Optical drive Optical disc drive on which the CD-ROM can be read
USB port
Display resolution
Internet connection
For the latest information on the required operating environment and compat-
!
ibility as well as to acquire the latest operating system, refer to “Software Info”
under “DDJ-SB” on the Pioneer DJ support site below.
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
! Operating System support assumes you are using the latest point release for
that version.
! Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even if all the required operating
environment conditions indicated here are fulfilled.
! Depending on the computer’s power-saving settings, etc., the CPU and hard
disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. For notebook computers in particular, make sure the computer is in the proper conditions to provide
constant high performance (for example by keeping the AC power connected)
when using Serato DJ Intro.
! Use of the Internet requires a separate contract with a provider offering Internet
services and payment of provider fees.
CPU and required memory
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Intel
processor, Core™ Duo 1.6 GHz or better
1 GB or more of RAM
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Intel
processor, Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better
1 GB or more of RAM
A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer
with this unit.
Resolution of 1 024 x 768 or greater
An Internet connection is required for registering
the “Serato.com” user account and downloading the
software.
About the installation procedure
The installation procedure depends on the operating system (OS) on the
computer you are using.
For Windows
After installing the driver software, install the Serato DJ Intro software.
For Mac OS X
Only install the Serato DJ Intro software.
Installation Procedure (Windows)
Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is completed.
Log on as the user which was set as the computer’s administrator
!
before installing.
! If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s optical drive.
The CD-ROM menu is displayed.
! If the CD-ROM menu does not appear when the CD-ROM is inserted,
open the optical drive from [Computer (or My Computer)] in the
[Start] menu, then double-click the [CD_menu.exe] icon.
2 When the CD-ROM menu appears, select [Install
Driver Software (Pioneer_DDJ_SB_Driver_x.xxx.exe)],
then click [Start].
! To close the CD-ROM menu, click [Exit].
3 Proceed with installation according to the instructions
on the screen.
If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is
in progress, click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue
with the installation.
When the installation program is completed, a completion message
appears.
After installing the driver software, install the Serato DJ Intro software.
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4 Select [Download Serato DJ Intro Software] from the
CD-ROM’s menu, then click [Start].
5 “An internet environment is required to access the
site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes].
The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is
displayed.
6 Click [Software Info] under [DDJ-SB] on the Pioneer DJ
support site.
7 Click the link to the Serato DJ Intro download page.
The Serato DJ Intro download page is displayed.
8 Log in to your “Serato.com” user account.
! If you have already registered a user account on “Serato.com”, pro-
ceed to step 10.
! If you have not completed registering your user account, do so fol-
lowing the procedure below.
— Following the instructions on the screen, input your e-mail
address and the password you want to set, then select the region
in which you live.
— If you check [E-mail me Serato newsletters], newsletters pro-
viding the latest information on Serato products will be sent from
Serato.
— Once user account registration is completed, you will receive an
e-mail at the e-mail address you have input. Check the contents
of the e-mail sent from “Serato.com”.
! Be careful not to forget the e-mail address and password specified
when you performed user registration. They will be required for
updating the software.
! The personal information input when registering a new user account
may be collected, processed and used based on the privacy policy on
the Serato website.
9 Click the link in the e-mail message sent from “Serato.
com”.
This takes you to the Serato DJ Intro download page. Proceed to step 11.
10 Log in.
Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to
“Serato.com”.
11 Download the Serato DJ Intro software from the
download page.
Unzip the downloaded file, then double-click the unzipped file to launch
the installer.
12 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully,
and if you agree, select [I accept the agreement], then
click [Next].
! If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click
[Cancel] to cancel installation.
Installation begins.
The message of successful installation appears once installation is
completed.
13 Click [Finish] to quit the Serato DJ Intro installer.
Installation procedure (Mac OS X)
Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is
completed.
If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.
!
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s optical drive.
The CD-ROM menu is displayed.
! If the CD-ROM menu does not appear on the screen when the
CD-ROM is inserted, open the optical driver from Finder, then double-click the [CD_menu.app] icon.
2 Select [Download Serato DJ Intro Software] from the
CD-ROM’s menu, then click [Start].
3 “An internet environment is required to access the
site. Connected to the internet?” is displayed. Click [Yes].
The web browser is launched and the Pioneer DJ support site is
displayed.
4 Click [Software Info] under [DDJ-SB] on the Pioneer DJ
support site.
5 Click the link to the Serato DJ Intro download page.
The Serato DJ Intro download page is displayed.
6 Log in to your “Serato.com” user account.
! If you have already registered a user account on “Serato.com”, pro-
ceed to step 8.
! If you have not completed registering your user account, do so fol-
lowing the procedure below.
— Following the instructions on the screen, input your e-mail
address and the password you want to set, then select the region
in which you live.
— If you check [E-mail me Serato newsletters], newsletters pro-
viding the latest information on Serato products will be sent from
Serato.
— Once user account registration is completed, you will receive an
e-mail at the e-mail address you have input. Check the contents
of the e-mail sent from “Serato.com”.
! Be careful not to forget the e-mail address and password specified
when you performed user registration. They will be required for
updating the software.
! The personal information input when registering a new user account
may be collected, processed and used based on the privacy policy on
the Serato website.
7 Click the link in the e-mail message sent from “Serato.
com”.
This takes you to the Serato DJ Intro download page. Proceed to step 9.
8 Log in.
Input the e-mail address and password you have registered to log in to
“Serato.com”.
9 Download the Serato DJ Intro software from the
download page.
Unzip the downloaded file, then double-click the unzipped file to launch
the installer.
10 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully,
and if you agree, click [Agree].
! If you do not agree to the contents of the usage agreement, click
[Disagree] to cancel installation.
11 If the following screen appears, drag and drop the
[Serato DJ Intro] icon on the [Applications] folder icon.
About the driver software and setting utility software
This unit functions as an audio device conforming to the ASIO
standards.
Using the settings utility software
This function can only be used by those using a Windows operating
system.
Launching the settings utility software
Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All
Programs]>[Pioneer]>[DDJ_SB]>[DDJ_SB ASIO Settings
Utility].
Adjusting the buffer size
In the same way as the buffer size setting in the Serato DJ Intro software,
decreasing the value of the [Kernel Buffers] setting lowers the transfer
delay (latency) of the audio data, while increasing the value reduces the
tendency for dropouts in the audio data (breaks in the sound).
The setting at [USB BUFFER SIZE (LATENCY)] in the Serato DJ Intro software’s [SETUP] menu has priority for the buffer size. (The default setting
is 512 samples/10 ms.)
! For details on making the settings on the DJ software, see the Serato
DJ Intro software manual.
! If the [Buffer Size] or [Kernel Buffers] number is made large, drops
in the data (breaks in the sound), etc., occur less easily, but the time
lag due to transmission delays in the audio data (latency) increases.
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If breaks in the sound occur with the default
setting
1 Launch [DDJ_SB ASIO Settings Utility] and change
[Kernel Buffers] to [4].
2 Set [USB BUFFER SIZE (LATENCY)] in the Serato DJ
Intro software to the minimum buffer size at which no
breaks in the sound occur.
If no breaks in the sound occur with the default
setting
1 Set [USB BUFFER SIZE (LATENCY)] in the Serato DJ
Intro software to the minimum buffer size at which no
breaks in the sound occur.
2 Launch [DDJ_SB ASIO Settings Utility], change [Kernel
Buffers] to [2], and check that no breaks in the sound
occur.
3 If no breaks in the sound occur, set [USB BUFFER
SIZE (LATENCY)] in the Serato DJ Intro software to the
minimum buffer size at which no breaks in the sound
occur. If breaks in the sound do occur, change [Kernel
Buffers] in the [DDJ_SB ASIO Settings Utility] to [3].
Checking the version of the driver
software
Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All
Programs]>[Pioneer]>[DDJ_SB]>[DDJ_SB Version Display
Utility].
! You can check the firmware version of this unit on the screen.
! The firmware version is not displayed when this unit is not connected
to the computer or when this unit and computer are not properly
communicating.
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Connections and part names
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Power amplifier, powered speakers, etc.
Headphones
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Connections and part names
Connections
Always disconnect the USB cable before making or changing equipment
connections.
Be sure to use the USB cable included with this product.
Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.
With this unit, the power is supplied by USB bus power. The unit can be
used simply by connecting it to a computer using the USB cable.
Connect the computer to which this unit is to be connected to an AC
!
power supply.
! A USB hub cannot be used.
! In cases like the ones below, the power may be insufficient and this
unit may not operate on USB bus power.
— When the computer’s USB power supply capacity is insufficient.
— When other USB devices are connected to the computer.
— When headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are
connected.
— When headphones are simultaneously connected to the stereo
phone jack and the stereo mini-phone jack.
— When a monaural jack is connected to the [HEADPHONES]
terminal.
Rear panel
MASTER OUTMASTER OUT
RL
USB
R
L
1 MIC LEVEL control
Adjusts the audio level input to the [MIC] terminal.
2 MIC jack
Connects a microphone here.
3 HEADPHONES jacks
Connect headphones here.
Both stereo phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs (Ø
3.5 mm) can be used.
! There are two input jacks, both a stereo phones jack and a mini
phones jack, but do not use both simultaneously. If both are used
simultaneously, when one is disconnected and/or connected, the
volume of the other may increase or decrease suddenly.
Part names and functions
The functions of the parts introduced here are based on the functions of
Serato DJ Intro.
Descriptions of functions that can be used after upgrading to Serato DJ
are indicated
For details of the functions, see the Pioneer DJ support site below.
http://pioneerdj.com/support/
Serato DJ
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1 USB terminal
Connect to a computer.
! Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included
USB cable.
! A USB hub cannot be used.
2 Kensington security slot
3 MASTER OUT terminals
Connect a power amplifier, powered speakers, etc., here.
! Compatible with RCA pin-jack type unbalanced outputs.
Main unit side panel
Microphone
1 Browser section
2 Deck section
3 Mixer section
4 Effect section
Browser section
1 LOAD button
Press:
The selected tracks are loaded to the respective decks.
! When the [LOAD] button is pressed twice, the tracks loaded in
the selected deck on the opposite side are loaded into the deck
whose [LOAD] button was pressed. When this is done while
a track is playing, the track is played from the same position.
(Instant Double)
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