# Rookie-Friendly DJ Controllers Pioneer DJ's DDJ-SB3 is Easy Enough for Beginners By Joey Haar | Published 2018-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddjsb3 References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/3/1/17067082/pioneer-dj-controller-ddj-sb3-jazzy-jeff-pad-scratch) & [pioneerdj](https://www.pioneerdj.com/en-us/product/controller/ddj-sb3/black/overview/) Scratching sounds wild, but it actually takes precision and a deft touch to replicate the sounds of a skilled DJ — [Pioneer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-plxcrss12) DJ's new DDJ-SB3 controller is equipped to help [beginners learn the ropes of DJing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-professional-audio-equipment), while still being advanced enough to appeal to more seasoned scratch doctors. The controller includes all the basic tools for DJing, but it also have features expressly designed to teach people the nuances of scratching. The DDJ-SB3 was designed in collaboration with DJ Jazzy Jeff, the DJ and actor best known for his recurring role on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air'. Pioneer programmed several of Jeff's basic "baby scratches" into the new controller as buttons, with the idea of having users work to emulate those and thus improve their technique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Beginner-friendly DJ Controllers:** Controllers designed to make DJing more accessible to beginners. - **DJ Skill-teaching Controllers:** Controllers equipped with features designed to teach aspiring DJs the nuances of scratching. - **Collaborative DJ Controller Design:** Designs that incorporate input from experienced DJs to create the optimal user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Technology:** Manufacturers of DJ controllers, software and hardware for music production. - **Education Technology:** Companies developing educational resources and tools designed for aspiring DJs and musicians. - **Entertainment Industry:** Media and marketing companies that employ DJs for events, concerts and festivals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Digital Analog Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-plxcrss12.md) - [All-In-One DJ Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opus-quad-dj-system.md) - [Standalone DJ Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rane-system-one.md) - [Consolidated DJ Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-systems.md) - [Intricate DJ LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-cdj-2000-nexus.md) - [Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opj-dj-console.md) - [Portable Battery-Powered DJ Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg-handytraxx-play.md) - [Beatmaking Controller Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slab-controller.md) - [Ring-Style DJ Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuno-1.md)