This unit can be used in combination with MIDI-compatible DJ software other than Serato DJ Lite.
In order to operate MIDI-compatible DJ software with this unit, the various functions of the DJ software must be associated with the respective operation interface elements on this unit. For instructions on assigning the functions, see your DJ software's operating instructions.

No. MIDI signals are input and output through the USB port.

The range can be selected from one of the following: ±8%, ±16% and ±50%

Operation is not guaranteed when the computer has been restarted from the standby or sleep mode.

Channel faders: These adjust the audio level output from the respective channels for mixing.
MASTER LEVEL: This adjusts the audio level output to an external device from the DDJ-SB3.
TRIM: Adjusts the level of the sound input to the respective channels from the deck of the DJ application.

It depends on when you purchased the tracks. If you purchased the tracks before February 22, 2012, they cannot be played because DRM is applied. If you purchased the tracks on or after February 22, 2012, they can be played because DRM is not applied.

Recording is not possible with Serato DJ Lite.

The latency (the time from which the DDJ-SB3 is operated until sound is output) can be shortened by reducing the buffer size setting. If there are interruptions in the sound, increase the buffer size. Note, however, that this lengthens the latency. Set the buffer size to the minimum setting at which there are no interruptions in the sound.

[If sound interruptions do occur with Serato DJ Lite's default settings]
This can be adjusted at “SETUP" in Serato DJ Lite.
Set [USB BUFFER SIZE (LATENCY)] in the Serato DJ Lite software to the minimum buffer size at which there are no interruptions in the sound.

Yes.
It can be obtained on the Pioneer DJ support page.

These functions can be used when you upgrade to Serato DJ Pro.
When connected to Serato DJ Pro, the functions indicated in dot print can be operated by pressing the [Shift] button and the corresponding control.

Please visit Melodics support site for any inquiries.
http://www.melodics.com/support

No, it will not. Use Serato DJ Lite which is the successor application of Serato DJ Intro.

No, it will not. Use Serato DJ Pro which is the successor application of Serato DJ. A paid upgrade is required to use Serato DJ Pro.

Yes, the unit can be operated with Serato DJ Pro by upgrading (for a fee) to Serato DJ Pro.

Serato DJ Lite is the successor application to Serato DJ Intro, and differs as follows.
　-Screen layout (GUI) has changed.
　-Number of HOT CUE that can be used has changed. Five can be used with Serato DJ Intro, and four with Serato DJ Lite.
　-Serato DJ Lite includes a practice mode that enables simple DJ mixes even while the controller is not connected to a PC or Mac.

Serato DJ Pro is the successor application to Serato DJ, and differs as follows.
　-Screen layout (GUI) has changed.
　-Serato DJ Pro includes a practice mode that enables simple DJ mixes even while the controller is not connected to a PC or Mac.

FX FADE is a function that allows you to simultaneously apply volume adjustment and effects by simply pressing a pad.
It facilitates easy mixing even for first-time DJs by enabling smooth switching without any sense of disharmony even for tracks of different genres.
With two types of high-pass filter, low-pass filter, loop playback, and backspin, there are a total of eight effect patterns, so this function supports a wide range of DJ mixes to match the tracks or development.

• The back spin is enabled when the VINYL button is turned on.

An FX FADE function other than backspin cannot be used with tracks that do not have BPM set.
Make sure that the [Set BPM] check box is selected in the offline mode of Serato DJ Lite and then reanalyze the track.

PAD SCRATCH is a function achieved through collaboration with Jazzy Jeff, a master in the world of hip-hop, by recording his actual scratch operation so that you can reproduce that operation in your own PAD performances.

Since scratch performances that match various tracks and playback points (hot cues) can be reproduced, full-fledged scratch performances can be enjoyed by merely pressing PAD SCRATCH even by DJs who have never scratched before. PAD SCRATCH can be used with any track without breaking the rhythm because it is automatically linked to the BPM of tracks.

To switch playback points (hot cues), press any of PAD 1 to PAD 4 while pressing the SHIFT button in the PAD SCRATCH mode.

Furthermore, you can switch on/off the assistance function that links the length of a scratch to be reproduced with the BPM by pressing PAD 5 while pressing the SHIFT button in the PAD SCRATCH mode. When it is switched on, a scratch is always reproduced at a length linked to the BPM regardless of the length that the pad is pressed, so easy performances without breaking the rhythm are possible during use in combination with the pads. When it is switched off, a scratch stops immediately after you release the pad.

You can use it for the arrangement of tracks such as to add a scratch performance before a cut-in or to create your own original scratch pattern by combining the eight types of scratch patterns.

PAD SCRATCH cannot be used with tracks that do not have BPM set.
Make sure that the [Set BPM] check box is selected in the offline mode of Serato DJ Lite and then reanalyze the tracks.

A point can be selected from HOT CUE 1 to 4 by pressing PAD 1 to 4 while pressing SHIFT.

Connect the DDJ-SB3 and your computer using the included USB cable.

[For Windows 10 and Windows 8.1]
(1) Right-click the Start button and select [Device Manager] from the displayed menu.
(2) Open Properties of [Sound, video and game controllers] → [DDJ-SB3] and select the Details tab.
(3) Select [Hardware Ids] from the [Properties] pull-down menu.
(4) The x part of "USB\VID_2B73&PID_0019&REV_xxxx" displayed in [Value] is the firmware version.
(For example, USB\VID_2B73&PID_0019&REV_0123 means the firmware version is 1.23.)

[For Windows 7]
(1) Open Properties of [Start Menu] → [Control Panel] → [Device Manager] → [Sound, video and game controllers] → [DDJ-SB3] and select the Details tab.
(2) Select [Hardware Ids] from the [Properties] pull-down menu.
(3) The x part of "USB\VID_2B73&PID_0019&REV_xxxx" displayed in [Value] is the firmware version.
(For example, USB\VID_2B73&PID_0019&REV_0123 means the firmware version is 1.23.)

[For Mac OS]
Open Apple icon → [About This Mac] → [System Report] → [Hardware] → [USB] and check the version displayed for DDJ-SB3.