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Item Weight

16.5 pounds

Product Dimensions

17.7 x 29.9 x 6.9 inches

ASIN

B009LUFAN2

Item model number

DDJ-SX

Customer Reviews

4.0 108 ratings

4.0 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#153,063 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#365 in DJ Controllers

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

November 1, 2012

Color Name

Black

Power Source

Corded Electric

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The Pioneer DDJ-SX is an advanced performance DJ controller designed specifically for the Serato DJ Software. Pioneer's DDJ-SX Serato based DJ controller utilizes the software as the basis for its configuration and ergonomic design, taking advantage of its features and integrating special trigger pads and controls. Pioneer also implemented larger jog wheels for precise mixing and scratching, multiple inputs for expandability, and 4-channel mixing flexibility.

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Pioneer's DDJ-SX DJ Controller utilizes the Serato software as the basis for its control layout and ergonomic design, taking advantage of the software's features and integrating special trigger pads and controls. Pioneer has also implemented larger jog wheels for precise mixing and scratching, multiple inputs for expandability, and 4-channel mixing flexibility.

First 4-channel performance DJ controller/mixer for Serato DJ software. View larger

Mixing with Serato DJ

Sold as a complete system that includes the controller and new Serato DJ software, the DDJ-SX provides additional features to provide direct, tactile control of the software's capabilities, which include a four-deck sampler function, dual deck control, slip mode, FX mode and more. Serato DJ has a brand new look and a greatly improved software layout, optimized for simplicity and a great experience.

Serato software is bundled with the DDJ-SX for an easy out-of-the-box experience. View larger

The new interface also offers two and four deck view modes for four deck controllers, alongside improvements to the cue point and looping controls, which now allow you to display either 8 cues, 8 loops or a combination of both depending on how you perform. MIDI mapping opens the software up to be mapped to a secondary MIDI controller to take full advantage of all Serato DJ's features in your performance and create your own unique workflow. 4-deck mixing has never been better with the ability to easily create your own special blends of tracks, instrumentals, and vocals without the pressure of keeping everything in time. Less time making it work, more time at the party.

Dual Deck

The DDJ-SX enables two tracks to be controlled at the same time, allowing scratching or setting and recalling hot cues on both tracks as if they were performed on a single track.

Slip Mode

While activated, Slip Mode silently continues song playback during a performance loop, scratch or hot cue and resumes audible playback when the loop, scratch, or hot cue operation is ended, creating smoother and more seamless transitions.

FX Powered by iZotope

High quality FX newly developed by iZotope are available in Serato DJ. With the new effects, any DJ can apply more creative and more unique arrangement to their music. Additional functions include up to eight hot cue points can be set for each deck, as well as vertical waveform display for fast tempo syncing.

Customized Control Layout Works as Great as it Looks

The DDJ-SX can quickly access the multitude of features Serato DJ offers through its buttons, knobs, sliders and performance pads. Thoughtfully laid out to deliver the best DJ controller experience, its buttons and knobs are designed to match the applicable software functions perfectly.

The DDJ-SX has front adjustments and selectors such as Input select, Cross Fader Curve, and Jog wheel sensitivity. View larger
Pro-level build quality with oversized jog wheels feat. CDJ-type on jog display. View larger

Performance Pads

Pioneer added eight "performance pads" located below the jog wheel for four different functionalities: HOT CUE, ROLL, SLICER, and SAMPLER. Each soft-touch rubber pad illuminates in blue to enable users to quickly tap the pad(s) for each effect, with the output volume varying depending on the strength of each tap.

Large Jog Wheels

The jog wheels on the DDJ-SX are enlarged for more precise scratching and mixing. The resistance for each jog wheel was fine-tuned to provide users with the best "feel" and the shortest latency. The unit also features an "On Jog" display located on the center of each wheel to provide instantaneous visual feedback of playback status and the position of playing tracks.

Dual CD and phono/line inputs, two mic inputs, two master outputs (XLR and RCA) and a booth out terminal. Can be used as a standalone 4-channel mixer. View larger

4-Channel Mixer

The DDJ-SX features an independent 4-channel mixer that can be used with other external sources such as turntables. Its master level meter provides instantaneous sound level adjustment as well as independent output controls with a display indicator for each channel when used as a standalone mixer.

Aluminum Finish

The DDJ-SX sports an aluminum top panel and a brushed aluminum finish for the jog wheels, for an optimal look and feel.

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4 out of 5

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Customers like the quality, appearance, ease of use, sound quality and value of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it's an incredible piece of hardware, it'll revolutionize your show and that the learning time is fairly quick. They appreciate the features, versatility, and customization.

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35 customers mention33 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it's an amazing piece of gear that has revolutionized their show, and a great controller with lots of features. Some say that it is the most reliable controller on the market, and that they absolutely love the performance pads.

"...Learning time is fairly quick (If you have used Serato before)5. Great FX from Izotope.6. Serato DJ software works excellent.7...." Read more

"...for me to learn but right out of the gate I will say this system is solid, smooth, responsive, quality sound and absolutely a really great..." Read more

"...Layout - The controller's layout works well, even though the asymmetrical approach Pioneer takes can throw you off at first if you're used to other..." Read more

"...The sera to software the this controller comes with, is one of the best softwares I have used and very simple, while it is updated usually every..." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it's very nice, beautiful, and feature-packed. They also appreciate the clean design, lightweight, and smooth layout. Some mention that the aluminum top is nice and heavy.

"...Conclusion - A very good, full-featured controller whose pros mightily outweigh its few cons...." Read more

"...The Quality of Pioneer with Serato DJ is unparalleled! The nice aluminum top to the very heavy and rugged Platters to all the different things this..." Read more

"...The design is clean, lightweight, the layout is smooth and the capabilities beat any on the market hands down...." Read more

"...Serato is also wonderful, and easy to use. Only complaint would be the fader caps coming off, and feeling a little flimsy." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the sound and recording equipment easy to use. They mention that it's simple and user-friendly. They say the learning time is fairly quick, and it takes little amount of time to set up. Customers also say it'll be great for beginners and pros, and that it can switch between 2 to 4 channels.

"...4. Learning time is fairly quick (If you have used Serato before)5. Great FX from Izotope.6. Serato DJ software works excellent.7...." Read more

"...Well, this thing really is plug-and-play. And after a few YouTube demonstration videos under my belt, I hit the ground running...." Read more

"...controller comes with, is one of the best softwares I have used and very simple, while it is updated usually every month with new updates...." Read more

"...It took little amount of time to set-up, after I loaded the program, displayed my iTunes folders and 'Bam'---just that simple...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the product. They mention that it provides great sound, and is versatile. Some say that it's a good apparatus for producing music.

"...But out stands:1. Great Sound.2. More versatile. (Thus more buttons, knobs)3...." Read more

"...of the gate I will say this system is solid, smooth, responsive, quality sound and absolutely a really great experience to work with...." Read more

"...a useful effect, not only for censoring tracks but for making some interesting reverse noises, I just wish that it too would sync up with the master..." Read more

"...My mixing has never sounded better, and I can't even begin to recreate the sets I produce on this thing.You want this thing...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the sound and recording equipment. They say it's a great controller and affordable set up.

"...2. More versatile. (Thus more buttons, knobs)3. Great value vs getting a Mixer and Turntables or CDJs.4...." Read more

"...-SX I got way more than what I expected for what I consider a really reasonable price...." Read more

"...Even though it is pricy, it is well worth every penny...." Read more

"...It wants you. If you are in the market for a new, affordable set up, this is your route." Read more

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Customers like the features of the sound and recording equipment. They mention it has lots of features, and the functions seem to be endless. Some appreciate the library interface, hot cues, rolls, slicer, and sampler.

"...It takes full advantage of the two effects units, library interface,, hot cues, rolls, slicer, and sampler...." Read more

"...Nice build quality and the functions seem to be endless...." Read more

"Great controller, lots of features to use, and over all just a very fun and user friendly controller...." Read more

"The best dj controller out by far. Too many features to list. A must have for any dj or wannabe dj." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the DJ Controller excellent for beat mixing, and say it can mix all genres of music with ease. They also say it's a stand-alone mixer-capable and perfect integration make it a great buy for a DJ. Customers also say the controller is a good all-in-one DJ controller.

"...Standalone mixer-capable and perfect integration make this a great buy for a DJ looking to take a big step out of the introductory realm and..." Read more

"This DJ Controller is excellent for beat mixing. It's feel for vinyl --scratching, etc., is not very accurate...." Read more

"...I went from the WeGo to this controller and this is guaranteed to deliver great mixes. Definately recommended!!!" Read more

"...Does everything I need it to do. Can mix all genres of music with ease." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the customization of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it has more versatile input configurations and that it's more customizable than other models.

"...But out stands:1. Great Sound.2. More versatile. (Thus more buttons, knobs)3...." Read more

"...pads located below are very cool to use and make this controller really versatile, from a controllerist standpoint especially...." Read more

"...The mixer itself feels just like a DJM-500, with very flexible input configurations...." Read more

"...very portable, reliable, sound is pristine, response is on point, customizable and with Serato it's always going to be on the leading edge of DJ..." Read more

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Luis Alejandro Lopez

Great Quality

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2013

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I used a Novation Twitch for 10 monts. It's a great controller, but it lacks of two things, compared to this one:
1. Output Gain. (almost -12dB less than a CDJ output)
2. Bigger knobs size.

Although, the Novation controller is portatile, it fits on almost any backpack.

This one, is bigger, more "transportable" than portatile,

But out stands:
1. Great Sound.
2. More versatile. (Thus more buttons, knobs)
3. Great value vs getting a Mixer and Turntables or CDJs.
4. Learning time is fairly quick (If you have used Serato before)
5. Great FX from Izotope.
6. Serato DJ software works excellent.
7. Great upgrade from Novation Twitch
(And I read in Blogs and Reviews, that upgrading from other controllers to this one, is highly praised).
8. If you use Serato, you'll love this controller.
9. You'll need a case. (Although the unit is big, but no "too big")
10. You can also connect 2 CDJs or Turntables (The Controller can operate 2 or 4 decks in Serato, but also is
a Stand Alone 4 Channel Mixer. -the FX wll work only in Serato, but still is a fully functional mixer for othre inputs-)
11. If not in budget range, the Novation Twitch is a great alternative (For profesional use, you'll need and additional mixer as a pre-amp for raising those 12dD)
12. For a Digital DJ, I believe this the best "profesional" controller in the market today.

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Michael Taylor

This system is tops!

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2014

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I'm the hobby-DJ type and was looking for a quality DJ package that didn't run in the multiple-$1000 range and with the DDJ-SX I got way more than what I expected for what I consider a really reasonable price. I haven't DJ'ed in decades so I was a little skeptical in getting this setup. I'm an old 1210 Technics turntable guy! Well, this thing really is plug-and-play. And after a few YouTube demonstration videos under my belt, I hit the ground running. Obviously there's a lot for me to learn but right out of the gate I will say this system is solid, smooth, responsive, quality sound and absolutely a really great experience to work with. Thank you Pioneer for making my day and allowing me to enjoy professional mixing at a beginner's price!

6 people found this helpful

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Evan Maag

Really good, but not perfect!

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2014

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Overall this controller is very capable, reliable, well built, but is certainly not without its faults. Pioneer decided to skimp on a few of the components and as a result the potential durability - since I've had it for only a week or so now - suffers.

Features - As far as features go on a DJ controller, this is perfectly paired with Serato DJ (and it makes sense, seeing as they were developed together). It takes full advantage of the two effects units, library interface,, hot cues, rolls, slicer, and sampler. There simply isn't another controller that has the multitude of features that this one does. You can control both decks on a side (so cool if you're faux-scratching or doing a custom roll loop with two songs blended over top). The censor button is a useful effect, not only for censoring tracks but for making some interesting reverse noises, I just wish that it too would sync up with the master track as it plays backwards. Also another invaluable feature is it's capability to perform as a fully functioning mixer sans a computer, just plugin some RCAs and send out your booth and master outputs and you're set. The UV meters (LED stirps which show input gain) which are a first for a controller, contribute immensely with this aspect.

Layout - The controller's layout works well, even though the asymmetrical approach Pioneer takes can throw you off at first if you're used to other controllers. The only qualm: it is much too easy to accidentally knock one of the pitch faders about and screw up your beautifully matched cue track, just as you're bringing it in. Also, it would be great if the input select switch was on the face of the controller and not the front, but it could be worse (and be placed on the back).

Build quality - The knobs and buttons are all solid, I have no worries or qualms about them. The oversized and metallic filter knobs are a great change from other controllers and each of the selector knobs have just the right amount of give. The rubberized knobs feel great too. The play/pause and cue buttons seem to read your mind, they are that responsive. The other buttons are solid and functional and the drum pads located below are very cool to use and make this controller really versatile, from a controllerist standpoint especially.

The faders, however are suspect, with all of them showing plenty of wiggle room going side to side. The volume faders have a little too much friction and thus are awfully built for throws or quick cuts in volume. The crossfader feels cheap and has no friction or weight to it, making it liable to be accidentally hit or float easier. Also with less than ideal friction, the pitch control faders have very little friction, which makes fine adjustments a real pain. Worse than that, they are placed so close to the jog wheels (and channel 3's eq/filter knobs for deck 1/3) that it makes it way too easy to knock one of the them while trying to fine tune a beatmatch.

The other big issue is it was given a plastic bottom, which is very odd for a controller you'll spend upwards of $800 on. I would have loved for an all metal construction, but alas, I suppose this is what those hefty flight cases are for.

Conclusion - A very good, full-featured controller whose pros mightily outweigh its few cons. Standalone mixer-capable and perfect integration make this a great buy for a DJ looking to take a big step out of the introductory realm and towards the 'big leagues'. Watch out for those faders though!

11 people found this helpful

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Nicolás

How can I use the warranty?

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2014

Verified Purchase

I love this controller, but after some time using it (I've followed all the operating instructions), it has started to sound weird, I don't know how to describe the sound but I guess it is a distortion of some kind. I would like to know how to make use of the warranty either from Amazon or Pioneer, since I live in Colombia and I have been using the unit since January.

If anyone could help me I would really aprreciate it.

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013

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This is the best 1 piece dj controller out there. The 16 touch pads, make DJing a lot more interactive with either looping or cueing. Even though it is pricy, it is well worth every penny. The sera to software the this controller comes with, is one of the best softwares I have used and very simple, while it is updated usually every month with new updates. The dual deck mode makes it very easy to switch between 2 to 4 channels. I recommend this to every DJ out that isn't trying to drop the money for CDJs.

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2014

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I just got it today and set everything up for this. But there is NO SOUND OUTPUT either from my head phone or speaker while using DDJ-SX. It is so weird and I am so annoyed about this.

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XP97322

The Best Way Period!....To DJ!

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2013

Verified Purchase

There is not enough words to describe this beast! The Quality of Pioneer with Serato DJ is unparalleled! The nice aluminum top to the very heavy and rugged Platters to all the different things this DDJ-SX can do is simply amazing! Hot Cues, Rolls, Slicer, and Samples to the built in isotope effects. 4 channel platters and a stand alone mixer that is packed into literally a 26'' X 13 1/2" device...you just can't beat it! My hats off to Pioneer...great machine! You wont be sorry you got it...I promise!!

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thank-you so much for the equipment came today very good condition no damage at all was great worth

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2017

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Hello , thank-you so much for the equipment came today very good condition no damage at all was great worth! Thanks! 5 Stars

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