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4.0.0 Update: Pioneer DDJ-SX Needle Search Disable is Here!
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4.0.0 Update: Pioneer DDJ-SX Needle Search Disable is Here!

Michael D. 1:47 PM - 27 November, 2025
Hey everyone,

If you own a Pioneer DDJ-SX, you need to hear this!

With Serato DJ version 4.0.0, you can officially DISABLE the Needle Search strip!

The main reason? To prevent your fingers from accidentally touching the strip when using the FX knob or FX button right above it.

No more putting a piece of gaffer tape over the strip to stop misfires. Install the new version and reclaim your controller!

Keep spinning,
Michael
DjSyndic8 3:55 PM - 27 November, 2025
Quote:
Hey everyone,

If you own a Pioneer DDJ-SX, you need to hear this!

With Serato DJ version 4.0.0, you can officially DISABLE the Needle Search strip!

The main reason? To prevent your fingers from accidentally touching the strip when using the FX knob or FX button right above it.

No more putting a piece of gaffer tape over the strip to stop misfires. Install the new version and reclaim your controller!

Keep spinning,
Michael


+1
JayB1200 1:57 AM - 1 December, 2025
I dont know if im trippin but, this option has been available for the SX in SDJ for a while now.
Michael D. 2:23 AM - 1 December, 2025
Good to know! I never bothered looking in the settings menu since all the online threads and other sources I found for the SX said it wasn't an option in Serato. Glad to ditch the gaffer tape either way!
DJ STU-C 9:36 AM - 1 December, 2025
djworx.com

added in 2015 as part of release 1.7.4
Michael D. 10:09 AM - 1 December, 2025
Wow, good to know. Thanks DJ STU-C!
Raffy G 4:56 PM - 1 December, 2025
Quote:
I dont know if im trippin but, this option has been available for the SX in SDJ for a while now.



I agree.. nothing new here!!
Sony311 7:25 PM - 3 December, 2025
This option has been around for years. But it's good you finally found it! :)




Quote:
Hey everyone,

If you own a Pioneer DDJ-SX, you need to hear this!

With Serato DJ version 4.0.0, you can officially DISABLE the Needle Search strip!

The main reason? To prevent your fingers from accidentally touching the strip when using the FX knob or FX button right above it.

No more putting a piece of gaffer tape over the strip to stop misfires. Install the new version and reclaim your controller!

Keep spinning,
Michael