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Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB3 Serato controller

Sold · $325Excellentfound a home
Excellent — Barely a mark on it. Played, and looked after with real care.
What isn't perfect: Light scratches and scuffs on both jog wheels’ metal platters, most on the left one (see the close-up). They’re cosmetic. Details below
Found a home — left up for the record.
  • Good for beginners
  • All original

Why we bought it

A two-deck controller made for Serato DJ Lite, and a good first controller for someone learning to mix. It runs on power from the laptop’s USB port, so there’s no adapter to carry, and the layout follows Pioneer’s bigger DDJ-S controllers. When you want more, it also works with Serato DJ Pro, a paid upgrade.

— signed off at the bench by Sanford
2 photos of this exact unit, above
01Every deck, jog wheel, pad and fader tried with music playing
02Outputs and headphone jack checked for crackle
03Connected to a computer and seen by the software, if it needs one

Standard checks, done on every piece: Identity and included parts checked against this exact item; Condition and functional checks completed; any limitations disclosed; Shop photos and disclosed flaws checked against the item.

Every piece gets this treatment before it goes up. If something needed work we couldn't do properly, we don't list it.

Bench notes

01Every deck, jog wheel, pad and fader tried with music playing
02Outputs and headphone jack checked for crackle
03Connected to a computer and seen by the software, if it needs one

Standard checks, done on every piece: Identity and included parts checked against this exact item; Condition and functional checks completed; any limitations disclosed; Shop photos and disclosed flaws checked against the item.

Every piece gets this treatment before it goes up. If something needed work we couldn't do properly, we don't list it.

What isn't perfect

Used gear has a history. Here's everything we'd point out if you were standing at the counter with it.

Light scratches and scuffs on both jog wheels’ metal platters, most on the left one (see the close-up). They’re cosmetic.

Specifications

MakerPioneer DJ
ModelDDJ-SB3
ConditionExcellent
Kind of DJ gearDJ controller
Channels2
OriginalityAll original
SerialOn request
SoftwareSerato DJ Lite (free). Works with Serato DJ Pro, a paid upgrade
Performance pads8 per deck, with Pad Scratch
Jog wheelsAluminium, one per deck
PowerUSB bus power (5 V). No adapter needed
Sound cardBuilt in, class compliant, 24-bit at 44.1 kHz
OutputsMaster on RCA, headphones on a 3.5 mm mini jack
Mic input1/4 inch TS jack with its own level control
ConnectionUSB Type B to your computer
Size48.3 × 27.2 × 5.9 cm (W × D × H)
Weight2.1 kg