Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB3 Black 2-Channel Serato DJ Controller 16 Pads USB Tested
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About this product
The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB3 Black is a 2-channel Serato DJ controller with 16 pads, 4 decks, and features including Serato DJ Lite, Pad Scratch, FX Fade, Hot Cue, Sampler, and Loop. It has USB, headphone 1/4" and 1/8" outputs. Made in Japan, includes USB cable. No warranty.
Our take
I bought the DDJ-SB3 used for $229.98, and it's a dependable controller for Serato. The 4 virtual decks (2 physical) give flexibility, and the 16 pads handle hot cues, samples, and loops well. The FX Fade and Pad Scratch are fun for transitions. Build quality is typical Pioneer—plastic but solid. It includes a USB cable, but no warranty. The lack of mic/line inputs limits expansion. For the price, it's a great intermediate controller, but if you need XLR outputs or more pro features, look higher up the line.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4-deck capability for expanded mixing
- 16 pads with hot cue, sampler, loop
- Pad Scratch and FX Fade effects
- Compact and reliable build
Cons
- No mic or line inputs
- No XLR outputs
- No manufacturer warranty included
Specifications
- Country of Origin Japan
- Items Included USB Cable
- Brand Pioneer DJ
- Type DJ Controller
- Number of Channels 2
- Number of Phono Inputs 0
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- Number of Mic Inputs
- 0
- Number of Decks
- 4
- Features
- Serato DJ Lite, Pad Scratch, FX Fade, Hot Cue, Sampler, Loop
- Input/Output Ports
- USB, Headphone 1/4 in, Headphone 1/8 in
- Number of Pads
- 16
- Effect/Enhancement
- FX Fade, Filter, Pad Scratch
- Form Factor
- Tabletop
- MPN
- DDJ-SB3
- Model
- DDJ-SB3
- Color
- Black
- Manufacturer Warranty
- No warranty
- California Prop 65 Warning
- Yes
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Unit Type
- Each
