Slip Mode - this allows more accurate and efficient loops, scratches and reverses whilst playback quietly continues, and at exactly the right point, the track is brought back which is all managed by the user. The slim build and instantaneous setup experience make this compact controller a great addition to any kit. The DDJ-SP1’s pre-mapped buttons, fader and dials have been designed purposely for managing all Serato DJ features.

The DDJ SP1 also combines Deck and Shift select buttons to show the FX, SP-6, and Record parts of your Serato DJ software. The DDJ-SP1 combines all of the performance pad sections and effects from the popular DDJ-SX tool and delivers an expert-level controller. The SP1 also includes Velocity Mode which allows the DJ to control the volume of the samples dependant on how hard the pads are hit. These Serato DJ FX provides added depth to your mixes, allowing you to incorporate everything from reverbs and delays to distortion and filters.

The DDJ-SP1 also features dedicated buttons for the slicer and sampler as well as the roll and hot cue functionality. If there is something to nitpick about the DDJ-SP1 is that it could have used more options to manipulate effects instead of just a single volume fader, though it assumes you’re already using a DJ mixer that has EQs and perhaps other FX onboard such as filters and modulation effects like in Pioneer DJ’s DJM mixer range.

Accurate loops, scratches and reverses can be made through the use of Slip Mode when a DJ controller or CD player is connected. Add the DDJ-SP1 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. 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. The unit is a compact add-on version of the effects deck, performance pad, and browsing sections of the DDJ-SR or DDJ-SX. In a single effect mode, the same kind of buttons and knobs control the effect to switch it on and off.This is a great way to add some expressive riffing to your set with little consequence for mistakes. The Pioneer DDJ-SP1 is completely MIDI assignable through the USB port included as part of the hardware. The plug-in is compatible with Serato DJ, Scratch Live and ITCH, that makes it extremely easy for users to insert video, effects and image files with music. Enter the universe of Live remix with the DDJ-SP1 endowed with 16 pads, the iZotope effect a selection of 4 effects by channel, a Slip mode, a built-in sampler! Add in full control of Serato DJ’s effects deck, a Serato Video license, and Serato Video control, and this is a hands-down sound piece of gear.