Instead of Normal, Hard, and Maximum like in classic modes, the remixing modes use Turntable Set (TS), Sampler Set (SS) and Workstation Set (WS). A new difficulty system for the new remixing modes.Along with a preview sound clip of the song on the song select screen, part of the song's MV will play in the background as well.5 button modes - 4T, 6T (both referred to as classic modes), 3.2T, 4.2T, 6.2T.Two notes introduced along with the REMIX SYSTEM: Turntable Notes are purple long notes that are played by moving the analog stick, and are based on DJ scratch and cross-fading Sampler Notes resemble synthesizer notes or sound effects, and are played using the Square, Triangle and Circle keys when the analog stick is shifted to the left or right.
DJMax Portable 3 was announced shortly after DJMax Technika 2 was announced. DJMax Portable 3 (Korean: 디제이맥스 포터블 3 abbr.: DMP3) is a music game for the PlayStation Portable published and developed by Pentavision in South Korea, and is a sequel to the earlier DJMax Portable games.