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DDJ-SX3 Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2018

Four-channel Serato controller with dual-computer USB, three microphone inputs, RGB pads and standalone mixer operation.

Overview

Mixer channels
4
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Operation mode
Computer
Controller layout
Club / standard
Jog / platter type
Capacitive-touch
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Standalone playback
No
Standalone mixer
Yes
Serato DJ VirtualDJ

Specifications

Units:

“-” means no value is recorded. Conversions (≈) are approximate.

Software & operation

Official software support

Serato DJ

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
Yes (Pro)

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

Legacy controller: official support may be limited to older software versions and operating systems.

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Operation mode
Computer
Standalone playback
No
Built-in audio interface
Yes

Decks & mixer

Mixer channels
4
Deck control
4
Physical deck sections
2
Controller layout
Club / standard
Standalone mixer
Yes
DVS
Yes Paid Serato DVS Expansion Pack required.
Channel gain / trim knobs
Yes
EQ bands per channel
3
User-replaceable crossfader
No
Hardware crossfader curve
Yes

Connections

Master output
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Booth output
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
Headphones
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
Microphone inputs
  • 1 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
  • 1 × 6.35 mm TRS
  • 1 × XLR
Line / phono inputs
  • 2 × stereo RCA (line)
  • 2 × stereo RCA (line/phono)
Aux input
None
Computer USB
  • 2 × USB-B
Dual-computer support
Yes
DMX output
No
Built-in speakers
No

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter type
Capacitive-touch
Jog / platter diameter
132.5 mm
Jog display
Yes Illuminated cue point markers and cue countdown; no LCD screen.
Jog display technology
LED
Feel / tension adjustment
No
Tempo slider travel
100 mm

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
8
Pad backlighting
RGB
Dedicated stems controls
No
Hardware FX
Yes
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons
Extra features
  • Key Shift
  • Key Sync
  • Pitch Play
  • Slip Mode

Display & media

Main display
No display
Touchscreen technology
No touchscreen
Media / storage
None
Network / wireless
None

Size & power

Width
664 mm
Depth
354.4 mm
Height
70.4 mm
Weight
6.1 kg
Power source
AC adapter

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
44.1
Frequency response
20 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)
107
Master out THD (USB, %)
0.003
Audio note
USB path.

Notable included items

Notable included items
  • AC adapter
  • Power cord
  • USB cable
  • Serato expansion vouchers

Manual, firmware & drivers

User manual ↗ Firmware & drivers ↗

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