Before start Before start Features 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. Adding this unit to a digital DJ system consisting of a Pioneer DJ player or turntable and a Serato DJ-supporting mixer, or a DJ controller and Serato DJ makes it possible to bring out the best in the performance functions provided by Serato DJ to achieve a wide variety of performance possibilities intuitively and with a highly operable interface. Furthermore, this unit also supports “Serato Video”, a plug-in software application adding video mixing control capabilities to Serato DJ, so video performances can be created with simple operations during DJ performances. Operating environment The equipment and software below are required in order to operate this unit. DJ controller or DJ mixer A separate Serato DJ-certified mixer (e.g. DJM-900SRT) or controller (e.g. DDJ-S1) is required. Serato DJ software Serato DJ is a DJ software application by Serato. DJ performances are possible by connecting the computer on which this software is installed to this unit. ! Serato DJ is not included with this unit. Download the latest version of Serato DJ from the Serato site below. http://serato.com/ ! For information on the Serato DJ software, contact Serato. “PERFORMANCE PADS” This unit is equipped with large performance pads allowing the four functions of Serato DJ (Hot Cue, Roll, Slicer and Sampler) to be operated with dynamic actions (tapping, tapping repeatedly, etc.). The pads are in rubber, so they can be operated without getting tired, even during long performances. When using the Sampler mode, users can select one of four velocity curves to achieve dynamically inflected performances. Computer on which the Serato DJ software operates A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer with this unit. A total of two USB 2.0 ports are required on the computer: one for this unit, one for the Serato DJ-certifiable DJ mixer or DJ controller. Environment allowing connection to the Internet An environment allowing connection to the Internet is required for such operations as downloading Serato DJ and Serato Video. Note on using an Internet connection ! A separate contract with and payment to a provider offering Internet services is required. Unique multi-facet design & Professional Build Quality In consideration of portability and installation in DJ booths, this unit has a thin, horizontally long 2-deck, 2-effect unit style maximizing the performance of Serato DJ. In addition, aluminum material is used for the top panel to achieve robustness and a design with a solid, luxurious look. Furthermore, rubber is used for the pads and knobs, making for not only high sense of quality but also high operability. About the Serato Video software Serato Video is a software plug-in for Serato DJ allowing DJ performances with sound and video. Minimum operating environment Windows Mac Mac OS X: 10.8, 10.7 and 10.6 “Serato DJ” Supported This unit supports the “Serato DJ” software, which offers a great number of functions required for DJ performances. All of this unit’s buttons and controls are preset to work with the software, so DJ performances can be conducted simply by connecting this unit to a computer. In addition, Pioneer has collaborated with Serato to jointly develop the “Slip” function. Operating system CPU Required memory Free space on hard disk Graphics card ! Microsoft Windows 7 Intel® processor, Core™ Duo 2.0 GHz or greater 2 GB or more of RAM 5 GB or greater NVIDIA GeForce® 8400 or higher, or ATI Radeon™ X1650 or higher “SLIP MODE” This unit is equipped with a “Slip Mode” function with which the music continues in the background while loops, hot cues, etc., are being played. This enables DJ performances that leave the development of the original music unchanged, even after loops, hot cues, etc., have finished playing. ! ! “Serato Video” Supported This unit supports Serato Video, a plug-in software application adding video mixing control capabilities to Serato DJ. The unit is equipped with a “Serato Video control mode” for controlling the video effects, transition effects, etc., offered by Serato Video, and Serato Video can be operated intuitively using this unit’s buttons and controls. ! For the latest information on the required operating environment for Serato Video, see “Software Info” under “DDJ-SP1” on the Pioneer DJ support site. http://pioneerdj.com/support/ Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even if all the required operating environment conditions indicated here are fulfilled. Depending on the computer’s status (power savings setting, etc.), the processing capabilities of the CPU or hard disk may be insufficient. When using a notebook computer in particular, always use Serato Video with the computer connected to an AC power source and set to the high performance mode. Operating System support assumes you are using the latest point release for that version. En 3
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