Pioneer DDJ-SB
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Pioneer DDJ-SB (Pioneer DDJSB)
Pioneer DDJ-SB FURTHER EXPANDS LINE OF PERFORMANCE CONTROLLERS DESIGNED FOR SERATO SOFTWARE USERS
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual Division today unveiled a new addition to its “DDJ-S” Serato® based line of controllers, the DDJ-SB, which features similar operability as Pioneer’s extremely popular DDJ-SX and recently announced DDJ-SR. More compact and portable than the other models, the DDJ-SB 2-channel DJ controller is designed for the entry-level DJ who wants the same look and feel as the two upper models but with more basic operability and at a more affordable price. The DDJ-SB uses the Serato DJ Intro software and incorporates multiple performance pads, large jog wheels, and a new Filter Fade function that assists users in smoothly blending together tracks of different styles.
“Serato continues to rise in popularity due to its ease-of-use and intuitive user interface, and we’re continuing to support the software with an extended lineup of controllers,” said David Arevalo, director of marketing, Professional Sound and Visual Division for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “The new DDJ-SB is a great way for beginners to start learning how to DJ using software like Serato DJ Intro, and once they’ve mastered this combo of hardware and software, they can easily move up to the more advanced level of products.”
Excelled Performance with DDJ-SB
The DDJ-SB offers a range of advanced functions including the popular Performance Pads and new Filter Fade.
Dynamic and Intuitive DJ Play – The DDJ-SB is designed as an all-in-one system utilizing a 2-channel mixer and two decks that each feature a large jog wheel for great control while mixing and scratching. Each jog wheel’s resistance was fine-tuned to provide users with the best “feel” and the shortest latency. Four large rubber “performance pads” are found under each jog wheel to provide HOT CUE, AUTO LOOP, MANUAL LOOP, and SAMPLER functions, while a second row of rubberized pads offers the basic DJ functions, Play, Cue, Sync and Shift.
New Filter Fade Function – For extremely smooth blending transitions when using the cross-fader, a new “Filter Fade” function can be turned on (via a button in the center of the mixer) even with music that has vastly different styles. The high-pass filter of the left and right decks is linked with the actions of the cross-fader, and the deck’s volume output automatically adjusts while applying the bass filter, resulting in natural sounding mix effects.
Professional Design – For a stylish and sophisticated look and feel, the DDJ-SB sports the same premium look as its big brothers, including large aluminum jog plates.
Serato DJ Intro Software – The controller is packaged with Serato DJ Intro software to provide basic DJ functionalities. An out-of-the-box experience with the software includes HOT CUE, SAMPLER and other cool effects. For expanded functionalities and effects, the controller can be used with Serato DJ (optional, paid software) offering users the ability to arrange tracks using Slip Mode, access various effect functions available from iZotope, and record tracks with DJ mixes using the record function.
Additional Features
USB Power – The controller can be powered using a USB connection from a laptop1.
Built-in Sound Card (audio interface) – Simple connection to a laptop with a single USB cable.
Integrated Handles – For added convenience and portability, the DDJ-SB features grip handles on each side of the controller.
Pioneer offers a complete line of professional DJ equipment through its Professional Sound and Visual Division. Its DJ products are industry standards at clubs, studios, mobile rigs and homes around the world, known for their high quality sound and reliability.
IDEAL SOLUTION FOR SHORT OR CAMEO GIGS!<br /> <br /> As a current owner of the DDJ-SB's big brother the DDJ-SX, I was looking for something to knock around with for going on vacations, small family party with something that would hook up to Home Audio Systems at family and friends homes as well as the short duration and cameo gigs with out hauling all the big stuff. I found that it works with some of the features that the SX has in a smaller lightweight version for the value. Just get a soft case to put it in and it is easy to travel in a pinch. I wish that being a current owner of the SX that I didn't have to buy the Serato DJ license to open it up to all supported controllers but its good to have the license handy for other scenarios! The only thing I will say is that if you do not have a microphone hooked up, to close the mic gain all the way to "0", otherwise you would hear a hissing sound similar to the old "Tape Hiss" found with cassette deck with the Dolby NR off.... I don't know if that situation is found in all of the DDJ-SBs but it is livable! Other than that it is a good buy for a solution for them quick and short duration cameo gigs!
Update from my last review "IDEAL SOLUTION FOR SHORT OR CAMEO GIGS!"<br /> <br /> I used the Pioneer DDJ-SB to spin at our private group dance party at the "Chamber Disco" aboard RCL's the Explorer of The Seas with a familiar layout of my much expensive DDJ-SX which was easy to hook up to their mixer without interfering with the ships resident DJ work space as to which I was respected and thanked by the resident DJ. It worked like a charm.. I would also like to suggest buying other adapters as well, RCA to XLR and RCA to 1/4" Mono and Stereo Jacks which will emulate the SB connectivity to equate to the SX!
