Software Information DDJ-S1

List of MIDI Messages

DDJ-S1 Serato DJ Pro Edition works with other MIDI-compatible software besides Serato DJ Pro, by assigning MIDI message.
Please refer to the list of MIDI message to find mapping values of all buttons and knobs.
To assign MIDI message to all software function, please refer to your manufacturers' software manual.
When using this unit as a controller for operating MIDI-compatible software other than Serato DJ Pro, change the setting to use software other than Serato DJ Pro at the utility settings. 
For details, please refer to the "Using DJ software other than Serato DJ Pro" within the Operating Instructions.

Please do not run multiple DJ Software on your computer at the same time.
When switching from one DJ software to use another, please turn the DDJ-S1 power off and then power back on after software switch has been completed.

For further details of the usage, please refer to the software manufacturers.

For all information about Serato, please visit serato.com.

ITCH2.2 is now available from the following Web site free of charge:
www.serato.com/itch/

Applicable model
[DJ Controller]　DDJ-S1

Update procedure

1. Download ITCH2.2 from the Serato Web site.
2. Install the downloaded software to your computer.
   Follow the instructions on the computer display and install the software with your DDJ-S1 connected.
   You do not need to uninstall your privously installed software.
3. Restart your computer.
4. Launch ITCH 2.2 software.

New features

ICTH2.2

Supports Serato Video. Serato Video can be purchased from the following Web site.
serato.com/video

For details about Serato Video see the following Web site.
serato.com/support/video

ICTH2.1

• Enables DDJ-S1 to control the sample player [SP-6] that plays back independent audio samples.
• Enable users to select two Sync modes (SmartSyncMode/SimpleSyncMode)
  Link below describes how to use new feature.

ITCH2.1 Operating Manual

For all information about Serato DJ Pro, please visit serato.com.

To the customers who use Serato DJ Pro:
We have identified an issue where DDJ-S1 is not recognized by Serato DJ Pro even after the application is launched on some Windows PC.
If the above issue occurs, please click here.

If you do not solve the issue by the above information, please see the related questions in FAQ, too.

Serato DJ Pro software is available for free of charge from the below website.
www.serato.com/dj/downloads

Please refer to the Setup Guide.

Please refer to the Hardware diagram for Serato DJ Pro.

When Serato DJ Pro is launched after it is installed, 
a yellow icon saying "BUY/ACTIVATE" might be displayed in the License section on the right side of the Serato DJ Pro screen.
DDJ-S1 users do not have to activate or buy Serato DJ Pro.

The diference between Serato DJ Pro and Serato ITCH
Here is the list of things that the DDJ-S1 had in ITCH, but won't have in Serato DJ Pro. 
- Serato DJ Pro doesn't have Mic/Aux FX routing.
- Serato DJ Pro doesn't have hot cue fader-start. 

Crossfader curve selector switch
Please refer to FAQ below.
Troubleshooting - Serato DJ Pro > The crossfader curve selector switch does not work as expected.

Downloading the Serato DJ Pro software manual

The Serato DJ Pro software manual is available from the website below.
www.serato.com/dj/downloads

Operating environment for Serato DJ Pro

For the latest information on the operating environment of Serato DJ Pro, please visit Serato.com.
serato.com/dj/downloads#min-specs

• Operating System support assumes you are using the latest point release for that version.
• Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, 
  even if all the required operating environment conditions indicated here are fulfilled.
• Depending on the computer’s power-saving settings, etc., the CPU and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. 
  For laptop in particular, make sure the computer is in the proper conditions to provide constant high performance 
  (for example by keeping the AC power connected) when using Serato DJ Pro.