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.
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Lite installed:
You can also try Serato DJ Pro, before making a purchase:
Drivers & firmware
The Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 does not require manufacturer-specific drivers on either Mac & Windows operating systems.
Simply connect the device to your PC, and launch the latest version of Serato DJ Pro.
Overview
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# |
MIXTRACK PRO 3 CONTROL | FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| 1 | PERFORMANCE PADS | SEE PERFORMANCE PAD SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION | - |
| 2 | PAD MODE | Change Performance Pad mode | - |
| 3 | PITCH NUDGE - | Pitch nudge backward | - |
| 4 | PITCH NUDGE + | Pitch nudge foreward | - |
| 5 | TOUCH STRIP | Adjust FX parameter | Skip search through track |
| 6 | SCRATCH | Turn Scratch mode on for the platters | - |
| 7 | SHIFT | Used with other controls that have shift modifier functions | - |
| 8 | PFL CUE | Enable to monitor the channel through the headphones | - |
| 9 | HP/LP FILTER | Channel HP/LP filter | - |
| 10 | MASTER GAIN | Adjust master output gain | - |
| 11 | BROWSE | Scroll to browse library or crate lists. Push to go Back | - |
| 12 | LOAD DECK | Load currently highlighted track to respective deck | - |
| 13 | CHANNEL EQ | Adjust channel EQ | - |
| 14 | FX 1-3 | FX 1-3 On/Off | FX select |
| 15 | BEATS MULTIPLIER | Adjust beats multiplier timing. Tap tempo. | - |
| 16 | PLATTER | Adjust currently loaded track | - |
| 17 | TEMPO FADER | Adjust playback tempo of currently loaded track | - |
| 18 | PLAY/PAUSE | Play or pause currently loaded track | Stutter play |
| 19 | CUE | Set/play from temporary cue | - |
| 20 | CUE MIX | Adjust Cue Mix | - |
| 21 | CROSSFADER | Fade audio between channels | - |
| 22 | CUE GAIN | Adjust headphone volume | - |
| 23 | CHANNEL FADER | Adjust channel volume | - |
| 24 | SYNC | SYNC On | SYNC Off |
| # | MIXTRACK PRO 3 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| 1 | 1/4” HEADPHONES | Connect your 1/4” headphones to this output for cueing |
| 2 | 1/8” HEADPHONES | Connect your 1/8” headphones to this output for cueing |
| 3 | MIC GAIN | Adjust the input volume of the Mic |
| 4 | MIC | Connect an TRS or 1/4” jack microphone to this input |
| 5 | MASTER RCA OUTPUT | Use standard RCA cables to connect this output to a speaker or powered monitors |
| 6 | USB | Connect USB cable to this port from computer |
Performance Pads
The bottom row of pads is dedicated to Cue Points:
CUES 1-4: Pressing the bottom 4 pads will add and play up to 4 Cue Points. Holding SHIFT and pressing a pad will delete the specific Cue Points.
The top row of performance pads have different modes you can select. They are Manual Loop mode, Auto Loop mode and Sampler mode.
Hold the PAD MODE button and press pads 1-3 to enable each performance pad mode.
AUTO 1/Manual Loop mode: Pressing pad 1 will start and set a Manual Loop In point, pad 2 will set the Loop Out point and pads 3 and 4 will turn the Loop On/Off and Retrigger the loop.
AUTO 2/Auto Loop mode: When pressing pads 1-4 you can activate Auto Loops of different sizes. Hold Shift and press pads 1-4 to enable Loop Rolls of that size.
AUTO 3/Sampler Mode: Pads 1-4 will trigger samples loaded in slots 1-4 of your Sample Banks. Holding SHIFT and pressing pads 1-4 will stop the sample playing. When a sample slot is empty, pressing the pads 1-4 will load the currently selected track in library to the corresponding sample slot.
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:
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MIXTRACK PRO 3 CONTROL |
FX FUNCTION | SHIFT |
| FX 1 | Slot 1 Effect On/Off | Slot 1 Select Effect |
| FX 2 | Slot 2 Effect On/Off | Slot 2 Select Effect |
| FX 3 | Slot 3 Effect On/Off | Slot 3 Select Effect |
| TAP | Tap to the desired FX tempo | - |
| BEATS | Beats multiplier | - |
| TOUCH STRIP | Adjust FX Depth | Skip search track |
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.