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For instance, you cannot record your mix with Serato DJ Lite! I have written a very exhaustive post about the differences between Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite. But not all the removed functions have this color notification. Some of them are greyed directly on the controller to warn you, such as the slicer, roll, beat jump, or slip mode. The latter comes with many limitations and because of that, many functions cannot be activated. This is mainly due to the fact the Pioneer DDJ-SB3 comes with Serato DJ Lite only. One can see the DDJ-SB3 has far more drawbacks than its brother the DDJ-400.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO V BEST BUY UPGRADE
* Paid option = Need to upgrade to Serato DJ Pro = a one-time fee of $129 or a subscription plan of $9.99 per month. Software Rekordbox Serato DJ Lite Pitch fader Longer Shorter Dimensions

Only fade effects = 8 direct effects Slip mode No button, but can be turned on with the computer. Effects pads mode Yes, 16 direct effects + 16 additional with page 2. 3 on/off effect buttons, 1 “volume” knob. Yes Effects section 1 on/off effect button, 1 “volume” knob. Pads beat loop Yes No Pads scratch No Yes Pads keyboard Yes No Pads FX fade Yes, included in Pad FX. Decks 3 & 4 control No Yes Headphones CUE/master mix Yes No Key shift Yes No Key lock No button but can be turned on with the computer. Pioneer DDJ-400 Pioneer DDJ-SB3 Recording Yes (free) Paid option ($129). Differences between the Pioneer DDJ-400 vs DDJ-SB3.
