IMPORTANT - the following information describes Serato DJ Pro's DJ-FX (Wolf Pack, Back Pack, Jet Pack, and Chip Pack FX) as they worked in versions of DJ Pro 3.1.5 and earlier.
If you are using Serato DJ Pro 3.2.0 or later, please refer to Using DJ-FX, and learn about the differences in our DJ-FX & Channel FX FAQ.
DJ-FX
The DJ-FX panel gives you control of two FX Units, with effects powered by iZotope TM.
The DJ-FX panel button appears in the top left area of the main screen, click FX to open this panel.
This will only be available when supported Serato DJ hardware is connected, or when using the Serato Play Expansion Pack.
Using The DJ-FX
Click the ‘Effect Select’ drop down box to select an effect for the effect slot.
Click the ‘On’ button below the effect select box to turn the effects on or off. Click and drag the knobs or buttons to adjust effect parameters. These parameters affect sound differently, depending on what effect you have selected.
TIP: You can quickly reset a parameter knob to its default value by control + clicking the knob.
For most effects the FX Depth knob will usually operate in the same way; Having the knob all the way to the left will apply no effect (full dry) and having the knob all the way to the right is the maximum amount you can apply the effect (full wet). However, for some effects that have the word “Combo” in its name, full dry will be at the 12 o’clock position and full wet will be both left and right, e.g “Combo Filter”.
There will be a default group of effects that are available to you in the ‘Effect Select’ drop down menu, however, you can customize the selection available by using Favorite FX Lists.
DJ-FX Modes
You can select between the two FX modes by clicking either the Single FX mode button or the Multi FX mode button
Single FX Mode
Single FX Mode allows you to select one effect per FX bank and has multiple parameters that can be adjusted.
Multi FX Mode
Multi FX Mode allows you to select up to three effects per FX bank, and adjust only one parameter, the FX Depth.
Beats Multiplier
The Effect Beats Multiplier is used to adjust the effect time. The effect time is set using the tracks BPM value, but by applying the Beats Multiplier you can increase or decrease the effect timing.
Ensure your tracks have a BPM Value.
Tempo Source & Tap Tempo
The FX Unit Tempo has two modes, Automatic and Manual.
Automatic Tempo mode requires that the track on the deck/channel assigned to the FX Unit has BPM information. BPM information can be added to most tracks using the Track Analyzer.
Manual Tempo mode allows you to tap in the tempo yourself. To change to Manual mode, simply click ‘TAP’ until a BPM is established Tap the button on each beat to calculate the BPM. After you’ve tapped the first beat, you can switch to double time tapping, half time, start of each bar etc. The range is set by the first two taps, after that, you can switch to any steady rhythm you feel comfortable with – quarter notes, half note, whole notes etc.
NOTE: To return to AUTO mode, click and hold the Manual BPM for 1 second, or click the ‘X’ button next to the tempo display.
Favorite FX Banks
DJ-FX configurations and preferences can now be saved and easily recalled, using Favorite FX banks A & B, which can be found between the two FX units in the DJ-FX panel.
To save your FX to a bank, simply make changes to the FX sections, then click ‘Save’ in the FX bank, and choose ‘A’ or ‘B’ to save to the respective bank. A blue outline will appear around the panel indicating a bank is to be chosen, at this point you may also choose ‘Cancel’ to make further FX changes before saving.
After saving to a bank, simply click the ‘A’ or ‘B’ bank buttons to recall the saved FX.
FX Channel Assign
Select either Channel 1, Channel 2 or Master to assign the selected FX bank (2 deck hardware) or Channel 1, 2, 3, 4 or Master Channel (4 deck hardware). Some hardware also has the option of assigning FX to an auxiliary channel (A).
When you assign a bank to Master any other channel assignments are removed, and selecting any channel while Master is selected will remove the Master channel assignment. You can turn off any channel assignment by clicking it again. You can assign both FX banks to one channel by selecting the same channel each bank.
NOTE: FX Unit 1 is assigned to Deck/Channel 1 and FX Unit 2 is assigned to Deck/Channel 2 by default when Serato DJ Pro is launched.