Setup
Licensing & software
This device is an Official Serato Accessory. It requires a Serato DJ Pro-supported primary device to be connected alongside it.
The links below show a complete list of supported primary hardware.
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Pro installed:
Drivers & firmware
The Pioneer DDJ-SP1 does not require manufacturer-specific drivers on Mac or Windows operating systems, and is plug-and-play with Serato DJ Pro. Connect the Pioneer DDJ-SP1 to a USB port on
your computer, ensuring your primary hardware is connected, and launch Serato DJ Pro.
Overview
| # | DDJ-SP1 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| 1 | BROWSER |
Turn to browse through currently focused area (library/crates/open panels). Click to move forward (clockwise) between open panels |
Turn to fast scroll through currently focused area. Click to cycle between panels (files/browse/prepare/history/library) |
| 2 | LOAD PREPARE | Add the selected track to your Prepare panel | Cycle between panels (files/browse/prepare/ history/library) |
| 3 | LOAD |
Load the selected track to the corresponding deck. Tap twice for Instant Doubles |
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| 4 | SAMPLER VOLUME | Adjusts the Sampler master volume | - |
| 5 | SHIFT | Use with other buttons that have shift modifier functions | - |
| 6 | BACK/UTILITY |
Short press to move backward (anti-clockwise) between open panels Long press to launch utility setting mode |
Cycle through view modes (vertical/horizontal/ extended/library) |
| 7 | PERFORMANCE PADS |
Controls Performance Pad Modes |
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| 8 | HOT CUE |
Activates Hot Cue Pad mode |
Activates Hot Loop Pad mode |
| 9 | PARAMETER1 |
Use to adjust additional parameters when using Performance Pads |
Use to adjust additional parameters when using Performance Pads |
| 10 | SYNC | Sync On | Sync off |
| 11 | FX ON | Slot 1-3 Effect On/Off | Slot 1-3 select Effect |
| 12 | FX KNOBS | Adjust Slot 1-3 FX Depth | Slot 1-3 select Effect |
| 13 | BEATS |
Turn to adjust Beats Multiplier. Tap to the desired FX tempo. |
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| 14 | TAP |
Tap to the desired FX tempo. Hold to return to AUTO mode |
Change between FX modes |
| 15 | FX ASSIGN | Assign selected FX UNIT to deck 1 or 2 | Assign selected FX UNIT to deck 3 or 4 |
| 16 | DECK | Toggles controls between decks 1/3 and 2/4 | Cycle REC/FX/Sampler panels |
| 17 | SLIP |
Activate Slip Mode (press again to deactivate) |
Activates Relative mode (if supported) |
| 18 | CENSOR | Hold to activate Censor |
Activates Internal mode (if supported) |
| 19 | AUTO LOOP | Press to turn auto loop ON/OFF. Turn to auto adjust loop length | Activate Serato Video control layer (SEE SERATO VIDEO) |
| 20 | SLICER |
Activates Slicer Pad mode |
Activates Manual Loop Pad mode |
| 21 | SAMPLER |
Activates Sampler Pad mode |
Activates Velocity Sampler Pad mode |
| 22 | ROLL |
Activates Roll Pad mode |
Activates Auto Loop Pad mode |
Performance Pads
The Pioneer DJ DDJ-SP1 has 8 performance pads per deck, which can be used in 8 different performance pad modes.
These consist of:
HOT CUE mode: Pads 1-8 trigger Serato DJ Pro Cue points, and if no Cue point is present on that slot/pad, pressing that pad will set a Cue point. Holding SHIFT while pressing a pad will clear the Cue point from that pad/slot. Press HOT CUE twice to enable Flip performance mode.
ROLL mode: When pressing Pads 1-8, you can activate a loop roll. The Loop Length is determined by the Auto Loop Range currently selected in the software's Auto Loop section, which you can change using the PARAMETER1 buttons.
SEE LOOPING FOR MORE INFORMATION.
SLICER mode: A specified range (or domain) is divided into eight equal sections, and these eight sliced sections are assigned to the respective performance pads. Pressing SLICER once for the first mode is a shifting Slicer Domain. Pressing SLICER twice for the second mode is a fixed Slicer Domain or “loop”. Use PARAMETER1 to set the quantization for the slicer function. The quantization can be set in four ways: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 1. PARAMETER2(Hold SHIFT + PARAMETER1 ) sets the domain. The domain can be set to one of six settings: 2 beats, 4 beats, 8 beats, 16 beats, 32 beats or 64 beats.
SAMPLER mode: Pads 1-8 Trigger Samples loaded in your Sample Banks. Use PARAMETER1 to cycle through Sample Banks. Holding PARAMETER1 and pressing Pads 1-8 will stop the sample from playing. When a sample slot is empty, pressing Pads 1-8 + SHIFT will load the currently selected track in the library panel to the corresponding sample slot.
The following 4 modes are activated by holding SHIFT and pressing the pad mode selection buttons:
HOT LOOP mode: Press pads 1-8 to trigger your hot cues. It will also enable an auto loop after the selected Cue Point with the current auto loop length. Use the PARAMETER1 buttons to halve or double the loop length.
SEE LOOPING FOR MORE INFORMATION.
AUTO LOOP mode: Pressing pads 1-8 activates an Auto Loop. The Loop Length is determined by the Auto Loop Range currently selected in the software's Auto Loop section, which you can change using the PARAMETER1 buttons.
SEE LOOPING FOR MORE INFORMATION.
MANUAL LOOP mode: Pressing pads 1-8 can set, save and launch previously made Manual Loops. Use the PARAMETER1 buttons to halve or double the loop length.
SEE LOOPING FOR MORE INFORMATION.
VELOCITY SAMPLER mode: Pads 1-8 behave in the same way as the standard sampler mode described above. However, in Velocity Sampler mode, the volume of the sample will be affected by the amount of pressure applied to the pad.
Looping
In Serato DJ Pro, you can have up to 8 Saved Loops per track and choose between manual or auto looping.
Auto Loop Mode
| DDJ-SP1 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| PAD 1 - 8 | Auto Loop On/Off | - |
| PARAMETER1 | Shift Auto Loop range | Shift Loop Left/Right |
| AUTO LOOP | Turn to adjust the loop length | - |
Manual Loop Mode
| DDJ-SP1 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
SHIFT |
| PAD 1 | - | - |
| PAD 2 | Turns selected Saved Loop ON/OFF | - |
| PAD 3 | Save the loop to the selected Saved Loop slots | - |
| PAD 4 | Scrolls up through available Saved Loop slots | - |
| PAD 5 |
Loop In Adjust loop in point (Loop active) |
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| PAD 6 |
Loop Out Adjust loop out point (Loop active) |
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| PAD 7 | Reloop / Exit Loop | |
| PAD 8 | Scrolls down through available loop slots | |
| PARAMETER1 | Halve/Double Loop length | Shift Loop to the Left/Right |
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-SP1 CONTROL | MULTI FX FUNCTION | SHIFT |
| ON (SLOT 1) | Slot 1 Effect On/Off |
Slot 1 Select Effect |
| ON (SLOT 2) | Slot 2 Effect On/Off |
Slot 2 Select Effect |
| ON (SLOT3) | Slot 3 Effect On/Off |
Slot 3 Select Effect |
| FX KNOB 1 | Adjust Slot 1 FX Parameter |
Slot 1 Select Effect |
| FX KNOB 2 | Adjust Slot 2 FX Parameter |
Slot 2 Select Effect |
| FX KNOB 3 | Adjust Slot 3 FX Parameter |
Slot 3 Select Effect |
| TAP |
Tap to the desired FX tempo Hold to return to AUTO mode |
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| BEATS KNOB |
Turn to adjust Beats Multiplier. |
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| FX ASSIGN | Assign selected FX panel to deck 1 or 2 |
Assign selected FX panel to deck 3 or 4 |
Serato Video
Serato Video is an Expansion pack for Serato DJ Pro that adds the ability to playback and mix video files, use effects and fader transitions with your Serato DJ Controller, an additional MIDI controller or your mouse/keyboard.
SEE SERATO VIDEO FOR MORE INFOMATION
The DDJ-SP1 has a separate layer of Serato Video controls. These can be activated by holding SHIFT and pressing down on the AUTO LOOP knob.
| DDJ-SP1 CONTROL | FX1 (LEFT) | FX2 (RIGHT) | SHIFT |
| ON (SLOT 1) | Video Effect 1 On/Off |
Video Effect 1 On/Off |
Select Video Effect 1 |
| ON (SLOT 2) | Video Effect 2 On/Off | Video Effect 2 On/Off | Select Video Effect 2 |
| ON (SLOT3) | Image FX On/Off | Text FX On/Off | Select Image/ Text effect animation type |
| FX KNOB 1 | Adjust Video Effect Parameter 1 | Adjust Video Effect Parameter 1 | Select Video Effect 1 |
| FX KNOB 2 | Adjust Video Effect Parameter 2 | Adjust Video Effect Parameter 2 | Select Video Effect 2 |
| FX KNOB 3 | Adjust Image FX Opacity |
Adjust Text FX Opacity |
Turn to select Image/Text effect animation type |
| TAP | Cycle through Video crossfader FX | Cycle through Video crossfader FX | - |
| BEATS KNOB | Turn to scroll through Video crossfader FX | Turn to scroll through Video crossfader FX | - |
Flip
Flip is an Expansion Pack for Serato DJ Pro. Flip controls are only available once the Expansion pack has been purchased and activated. The Expansion pack can be bought via Serato.com -https://serato.com/dj/pro/expansions
Please check out our Flip User Guide for more information on using Flip.
In Hot Cue performance pad mode, the Left and Right Parameter buttons record and trigger Flips.
| DDJ-SP1 CONTROL | FLIP FUNCTION | SHIFT |
| Left Parameter button | Video Effect 1 On/Off | Turns Flip Loop on/off |
| Right Parameter button | Video Effect 2 On/Off | Turns current Flip on/off |
Press Hot Cue mode twice to enter Flip performance pad mode. Pressing pads 1-6 in will trigger saved Flips. Pressing SHIFT + pads 1-6 will turn saved Flips on/off. Pressing an empty Flip slot will save any active Flip to that slot.
Beat Jump
To activate Beat Jump, open the Setup screen, navigate to the DJ preferences tab and turn on “Show Beat Jump Controls”.
When you close the Setup screen, you will see Beat Jump controls underneath the existing Auto Loop values on each deck. Checking this box will turn on Beat Jump features in the deck area and let you control Beat Jump from your supported Serato DJ Pro hardware.
When the Beat Jump option is enabled, performance pad modes AUTO LOOP or ROLL mode (where applicable) will use the bottom row of 4 pads (pads 5-8) as Beat Jump controls. This is designed to mirror the change in the deck Auto Loop area (from 8 Auto Loop sizes to 4 Auto Loop sizes + Beat Jump controls).
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.