Setup
Licensing & software
This is a Serato DJ Lite hardware unlocked device, meaning it unlocks Serato DJ Lite when connected.
It is also a paid upgrade to Serato DJ Pro device, meaning it requires the purchase & activation of a Serato DJ Pro license, in order to be used with Serato DJ Pro.
You can try Serato DJ Pro, before making a purchase:
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Pro installed:
Drivers & Firmware
The Pioneer DDJ-WeGO is a class-compliant USB plug-and-play device for Mac; however, it requires drivers for Windows.
Visit the Pioneer DJ Support website to download and install the latest DDJ-WeGO3 Windows driver.
Overview
| # | DDJ-WeGO3 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| 1 | DV POWER IN | Connect the supplied power input |
| 2 | USB | Connect USB cable to computer |
| 3 | iOS DOCK |
Connect WeGo 3 to iOS device (no function with Serato DJ) |
| 4 | KENSINGTON LOCK | Connect Kensington Lock to secure the device |
| 5 | MASTER OUT | Master output (RCA) to speakers |
| 6 | MIC INPUT |
1/4" microphone input |
| 7 | HEADPHONES | Connect headphones via a 1/4" audio output |
| 8 | HEADPHONES | Connect headphones via a 1/8" audio output |
| # | DDJ-WeGO3 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| 1 | SYNC | Turn SYNC on | Sync Off |
| 2 | TEMPO FADER | Adjust tempo/pitch | Ignore tempo/pitch adjustment |
| 3 | 1/2X | Halves the current loop size | Set Manual Loop In point (Adjust In point if loop is active) |
| 4 | MIC VOL | Adjust microphone output | - |
| 5 | LOOP | Turn Auto Loop On | Loop Off/Reloop |
| 6 | 2X | Doubles the current loop size | Set Manual Loop Out point (Adjust Out point if loop is active) |
| 7 | FX1 | Enables Jog FX 1 | Select Effect in Slot 1 |
| 8 | FX2 | Enables Jog FX 2 / Adjust FX modifier | Select Effect in Slot 2 |
| 9 | FX3 | Enables Jog FX 3 / Adjust FX modifier | Select Effect in Slot 3 |
| 10 | LOAD A | Load selected track to deck A | - |
| 11 | CHANNEL EQ | Adjust HI, MID and LOW | - |
| 12 | HEADPHONE VOL | Adjust headphone output | - |
| 13 | BROWSE | Browse songs in the library or crate view. Press to toggle BACK | - |
| 14 | CUE SELECT | Cue master output in headphones | - |
| 15 | CUE A/B | Cue selected channel in headphones | - |
| 16 | LOAD B | Load selected track to deck B | - |
| 17 | MASTER VOLUME | Adjust Master output volume | - |
| 18 | STANDBY/ON | Power On/Standby | - |
| 19 | JOG WHEEL | Adjust/Scratch or Jog | Beat skip |
| 20 | SHIFT | Used with other controls that have SHIFT modifier functions | - |
| 21 | CUE | Play from Temp Cue/Set temp Cue | Load previous track in library |
| 22 | PLAY/PAUSE | Play or pause the playing track | - |
| 23 | CUE POINTS | Trigger Hot Cues/samples | Delete cue point/Stop playing samples |
| 24 | HOT CUE/SAMPLER | Toggle between Hot Cues and Sampler | -- |
| 25 | CROSSFADER | Crossfades the output sound between channels | - |
| 26 | CHANNEL FADER | Adjusts the Channel Output | - |
Looping
You have the choice of Auto or Manual Looping within Serato DJ with the Pioneer DDJ-WeGO3.
NOTE: You can also save a loop to the next available free loop slot in the software. To do this, click on an available loop slot. Your loops are saved to the file and recalled the next time it is loaded. They are not lost if the file is moved or renamed.
Looping is controlled by the AUTO LOOP/MANUAL buttons for each deck. Manual Looping is controlled by holding SHIFT and pressing a loop button control.
| DDJ-WeGO3 CONTROL | AUTO LOOP | MANUAL LOOP |
| LOOP | Auto Loop On/Off | Loop Off/Reloop |
| 1/2X | Half Loop Length | Set/Adjust Loop In point |
| 2X | Double Loop Length | Set/Adjust Loop Out point |
DJ-FX
The FX panel button is displayed in the top left area of the main Serato DJ Pro screen, click on this to toggle the DJ-FX panel.
With the DJ-FX panel open, you have control of two DJ-FX units, and if your hardware supports it, Channel FX, which can be applied to tracks played through your connected Serato DJ-hardware.
Both DJ-FX & Channel FX can be controlled with your mouse, by using dedicated controls on your hardware (where available), or by MIDI mapping controls to the respective software functions.
Learn more about how to use DJ-FX & Channel FX:
| DDJ-WeGO3 CONTROL | FX FUNCTION | SHIFT |
| FX 1 | Slot 1 Effect On/Off and links platter to FX Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 1 |
| FX 2 | Slot 2 Effect On/Off and links platter to FX Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 2 |
| FX 3 | Slot 3 Effect On/Off and links platter to FX Parameter | Select Effect in Slot 3 |
MIDI
The MIDI feature in Serato DJ Pro allows you to remap Serato DJ Pro software functions to your primary Serato controller, interface or mixer. You can also assign controls to a secondary MIDI controller to further enhance your performance.
For more information on MIDI mapping with Serato DJ Pro, click here.
To remap your supported Serato device, open the SETUP screen and click the MIDI tab. If your Serato device supports hardware remapping, it will appear in the MIDI DEVICES list.
Select your connected device from the MIDI DEVICES list and check the Allow Serato Hardware Remapping option.
Once checked, the MIDI assign button at the top of the main Serato DJ Pro interface will become available for you to start remapping.
You can save, edit or delete MIDI presets in the MIDI tab of the SETUP screen. Clicking Restore Defaults will erase any custom mappings for all connected devices and revert their functions back to default.
Help
Show Tooltips
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Show Tooltips to enable Tooltips. Tooltips provide a handy way to learn the various features of Serato DJ Pro.
Move the mouse over a section of the software to bring up a context-sensitive tooltip that describes the feature.
Click on the Help button again to turn off Tooltips.
Show Shortcut Keys
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then click Show Shortcut Keys to launch a pop-up window displaying shortcut keyboard combinations.
These shortcuts can help you perform various actions quickly, such as triggering specific deck functions, controlling playback, or navigating the library.
Watch Tutorials
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Watch Tutorials to launch
your default internet browser and watch tutorials to help you get familiar with Serato DJ Pro.
Get Support
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Pro, then Get Support to launch your default internet browser and navigate to the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base, where you can find helpful articles and guides on Serato DJ Pro. Alternatively, type keywords in the Search Help box to search the Serato DJ Pro knowledge base for specific, related topics.