DJ Controller DDJ-SP1 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 software, access Serato.com and download the software from there.
Contents How to read this manual ! ! ! ! Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Be sure to read this booklet and the “Operating Instructions (Basic Edition)” included with this unit. Both include important information that should be fully understood before using this product. In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the product and on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.
Before start Before start Features Operating environment This unit is a DJ controller that carries over the operability and reliability of Pioneer DJ equipment that has gained a high reputation among many professional DJs and clubs. It supports and is designed specifically for use with “Serato DJ”, the DJ software by Serato.
Connections and part names Connections Part names and functions When using in combination with a DJ mixer The typical functions of the buttons and controls when using Serato DJ are described below. USB cable 1 SYNC USB cable Computer DDJ-SP1 2 3 Audio cable Audio cable Analog player Analog player DJ Mixer DJM-900SRT, etc.
FX ASSIGN 1 buttons When the Serato Video control mode is on Press: The button on the left turns FX1 on and off for deck 1. The button on the right turns FX2 on and off for deck 1. 1 2 3 4 6 FX ASSIGN 2 buttons Press: The button on the left turns FX1 on and off for deck 2. The button on the right turns FX2 on and off for deck 2. [SHIFT] + press: The button on the left turns FX1 on and off for deck 4. The button on the right turns FX2 on and off for deck 4.
7 SLICER mode button Deck section 1 2 3 4 4 PANEL SELECT AUTO LOOP SLIP CENSOR PARAM.1 REL. INT. PARAM.2 5 SYNC OFF b a HOT CUE ROLL HOT LOOP AUTO LOOP SLICER SAMPLER MANUAL LOOP LOOP ACTIVE SAVE VELOCITY SLOT 6 7 • BACK — UTILITY LOAD PREPARE VIEW AREA LOAD LOAD SHIFT IN OUT RELOOP / EXIT SLOT SAMPLER VOL Press: Sets the slicer mode. ! The mode switches between slicer mode 1 and slicer mode 2 each time the button is pressed.
Browser section 3 4 PANEL SELECT 1 2 1 3 Connections and part names 1 Main unit side panel 2 5 4 • BACK — UTILITY LOAD PREPARE VIEW AREA LOAD LOAD DIMMER MODE 3 4 SHIFT 1 USB port 1 DECK button Press: Selects the deck to be used. The [DECK] button lights when deck 3 or deck 4 is selected. It does not light when deck 1 or deck 2 is selected. [SHIFT] + press: Selects and opens the [REC] panel, [DJ-FX] panel or [SP-6] panel.
Basic Operation Starting the system Using the performance pads The computer and Serato DJ-certifiable DJ controller or DJ mixer must be connected beforehand. ! For instructions on operating the Serato DJ software and the Serato DJ-certifiable DJ mixer or DJ controller, see their respective operating instructions. 1 Connect the Serato DJ-certifiable DJ mixer or DJ controller to the computer by USB cable.
2 Press the effect parameter 1 button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to select the first effect type. To select the second effect type, press the effect parameter 2 button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. To select the third effect type, press the effect parameter 3 button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. 1 Auto tempo mode 2 The track’s BPM value is used as the basis for the effect’s tempo.
Advanced Operation The descriptions from this point on are for functions not described in the Serato DJ software manual that are specifically for when this unit and Serato DJ are used in combination. Using auto loops There are two ways to perform the auto loop operation: using the performance pads and using the [AUTO LOOP] control. ! Auto loops can also be operated using the performance pads. For details, see Using auto loops on page 12. 1 During playback, turn the [AUTO LOOP] control.
About slicer mode 1 and slicer mode 2 Using the Slicer function Slicer mode 1 When the playback position advances to the end of the range that has been sliced into eight equal sections, the range shown on the display switches to the next eight sliced sections, and these sliced sections are assigned to the respective pads, replacing the previously assigned sections. 1 Press the [SLICER] mode button.
2 Press the [PARAM.1/PARAM.2c] or [PARAM.1/ PARAM.2d] button. Using hot loops With this function, loops can be saved and called out. ! Only the loop in point is actually saved. Up to eight hot loops can be set and saved per track. 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. The [HOT CUE] mode button flashes, and the unit switches to the hot loop mode. 2 During playback, press a performance pad.
3 Press pad 5 during playback or while pausing. Loop In Point is set. 4 Press pad 6. The loop out point is set, and loop playback begins. To cancel loop playback, press pad 2 or pad 7. 5 During loop playback, press the [PARAM.1/ PARAM.2c] button. The loop length is cut in half. When the [SAMPLER] mode button is pressed, the [SAMPLER] mode button stops flashing, remaining lit, and the mode switches to the normal sampler mode (the sampler velocity mode turns off).
3 Press the effect parameter 1 button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to select the first effect type. To select the second effect type, press the effect parameter 2 button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. To select the third effect type, press the effect parameter 3 button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
6 Operate the effect parameter control(s) to adjust the effect’s parameter(s). Installation Procedure (Windows) 1 Unzip the downloaded file, then double-click the unzipped file to launch the installer. ON FX SELECT ON FX SELECT Advanced Operation ON FX SELECT 7 Turn the [FX BEATS] control to adjust the effect time.
4 Click [Install] to start installing Serato Video. 2 Click [Continue]. The message of successful installation appears once installation is completed. 3 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, and if you agree, click [Agree]. 5 Click [Finish] to quit the Serato Video installer. ! If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Disagree] to quit installation. 4 Click [Install] to start installing Serato Video.
5 Click [Close] to quit the Serato Video installer. Switching to the Serato Video control mode 1 Use the [LOAD] button to load the video file onto a deck. 2 Press the left or right [AUTO LOOP] control while pressing the [SHIFT] button to switch the mode. AUTO LOOP 1 1 2 2 3 4 SYNC Authorizing Serato Video Serato Video must be authorized in order to use it with Serato DJ. 1 Launch Serato DJ and make the Serato Video settings.
3 While pressing this unit’s [SHIFT] button, press the effect parameter 3 button on the left side to select the animation for the image effect. 4 Operate the pad displayed to the right of [Alignment] to adjust the image effect’s display position. 5 From the pull-down menu to the right of [Animation], select the animation’s options. Select the animation’s scrolling method, speed, etc. 6 Operate the [Size] control to adjust the image effect’s size.
Slip hot looping Manual slip looping 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. Creating a loop and slipping it The pad mode is set to the hot loop mode. 2 Press the [SLIP] button. The mode switches to the slip mode. To cancel the slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again. Loop playback starts from the loop in point assigned to the pad that was pressed. ! The length of the loop is the number of beats set for auto looping.
Curve 2 Changing this unit’s settings The following settings can be changed: MIDI code Setting preferences Name of selected item Initial settings Sampler velocity mode velocity curve selection Curve 1 Sampler velocity mode after-touch setting After-touch disabled Setting of method to enter sampler velocity mode Enter sampler velocity mode when [SAMPLER] button pressed while pressing [SHIFT] button.
4 Press the rotary selector. This saves the parameters that have been set in this unit’s memory. While the parameters are being saved, the eight buttons in the effect section flash. Do not disconnect the USB cable from this unit during this time. 5 Press the [BACK] button. This unit switches from the utilities mode back to normal operation. Disabling the demo mode On this unit, the demo mode is set if no operation is performed for 10 minutes under normal usage conditions. This demo mode can be turned off.
4 Press the rotary selector. This saves the parameters that have been set in this unit’s memory. While the parameters are being saved, the eight buttons in the effect section flash. Do not disconnect the USB cable from this unit during this time. 1 Press the [BACK] button for over 1 second to switch to the utilities mode. 2 Turn the rotary selector so that the FX2 [TAP] button flashes. 5 Press the [BACK] button. This unit switches from the utilities mode back to normal operation.
Additional information Troubleshooting ! Problem Check Remedy The power is not turned on. Is the included USB cable properly connected? Connect the included USB cable properly. Is the supply of power from the connected computer’s USB port insufficient? Connect to a USB port providing sufficient power. If devices not being used for the DJ performance are connected to other USB ports, also disconnect them to provide sufficient power.
Using as a controller for other DJ software The DDJ-SP1 also outputs the operating data for the buttons and controls in MIDI format. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDIcompatible DJ software via a USB cable, you can operate the DJ software on this unit. To use as a controller to operate DJ software other than the Serato DJ software, switch to the setting for using software other than the Serato DJ software in the utilities mode. Also, make the DJ software’s MIDIrelated settings.
