Last but not least, thanks to the new filter fade button you have one spare hand to be as creative as you wish. Thanks to the new filter fade button both volume and bass filter can be affected at the touch of a button with just one hand. This new feature of the Pioneer DDJ-SB2 makes seamless mixing effortless even for new DJs. The Pioneer DDJ-SB2 now comes with large jog wheels for a dynamic scratch performance while keeping its compact attractive appearance. I’ve been using a Traktor Kontrol S8 for a few months now, and it’s a real beast not just performance-wise, but physically as well. It’s big, heavy (I got the flight case), and wide, so my biggest problems with gigs are bringing the controller to the venue and setting it up in what always seems to be a tiny DJ booth made to fit just a laptop and little else. Combine this with the fact that I usually come after another DJ who has his or her own controller, and it makes for a ridiculous set-up situation akin to tap dancing with your hands. Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even if all the required operating environment conditions indicated here are fulfilled. I used to do vinyl and wanted to buy a controller to learn digital. I did a load of research and decided to go for this (major factor was not knowing whether to commit to Serato or Traktor software, which is dictated by device. Since this unit does both [I expect a Traktor map for this will show at some point, if not already] this meant I had options).

The Pioneer DDJ-SB2 features four rubber pads that provide you with the ability to trigger Hot Cue, Auto Loop, Manual Loop and Sampler - while a further four give immediate access to Play, Cue, Sync and Shift functions. This compact controller comes with large aluminium jog wheels, delivering a dynamic performance with great scratch response and accuracy. Authentic and Dynamic The DDJ-SB2, while indeed made of plastic, hardly feels like a toy – it gives me more of an impression that it’s meant to be a portable controller for the serious DJ, someone who uses a full club CDJ set-up but wants something handy for his or her next bar / pub gig. All the features from the original DDJ-SB that made it an attractive proposition are still here: the chunky / responsive jogwheels, three band EQ and dedicated filter knobs, and the switchable bank of four pads that can be assigned to control Hot Cues, Auto Loop, Manual Loop, and the Serato SP-6 Sampler. DJkit believes that the Pioneer DDJ-SB2 gives you advanced features that are not usually available at this price point. 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 Lite.The Filter Fade button instantly adds two high pass filters to the crossfader, so both the volume and bass filter can be manipulated using just one hand - seamless mixing becomes effortless. Features

Serato DJ Intro and Serato DJ have been renamed and are now known as Serato DJ Lite and Serato DJ Pro, respectively. Serato DJ Pro 3.0.12 is out now, bringing support for the Denon DJ PRIME 4+, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 300, and Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200. Denon DJ PRIME 4+ support Deliveries will be made subject to the terms and conditions of the courier company. djkit.com will not be held responsible for late deliveries. Make your play that little more authentic using the DDJ-SB2’s Trim knob. DJkit is excited about this new feature, giving you control over the input volume for each channel. You can guarantee you’ll create mixes that have never been heard before and that your audience will never get bored.This has all the features I wanted to get to grips with before splashing out on anything major. And more. I am still learning what's possible with digital, so there's plenty to play with for me here.