Pioneer DDJ-SX2

Pioneer DJ launches the DDJ-SX2. It is the industry’s first controller to give DJs native manipulation of the software’s latest upgrade – Serato Flip. The four-channel DDJ-SX2 builds on the popularity of its predecessor, but inherits two must-have features from the top-flight DDJ-SZ: Performance Pads with multi-coloured cue point LEDs and on-jog digital cue point markers. On top of that, this controller is Serato DJ DVS upgrade-ready and boasts improved jog wheel latency, making it the scratch DJ’s ultimate companion.

Serato Flip lets you record hot cue combinations and replay them on loop. This way, you can record yourself triggering cues with the Performance Pads and automatically loop the sequence back on demand. The six slots allow you to store up to six sequences to be played back later. Three buttons cover all the functions of Serato Flip: Record (start/stop recording), Start (start/stop loop) and Slot (store).

Instantly trigger Quantized Hot Cues, Roll, Slicer and Sampler, or hit Shift to save and activate Cue and Slicer Loops. At the same time, Velocity Mode lets you control the sample volume with the amount of pressure you apply. The multi-coloured backlit LEDs give a visual reference to which modes are in play and will reflect cue points that you have preset in Serato DJ.

The Pioneer DDJ-SX2 has improved low-latency jog wheels for perfect scratch response every time. In addition to the backlit-LED On-Jog display, which shows the playback status of tracks, this model gains illuminated cue point markers and an accurate countdown for even greater scratch and reverse precision.

Like its predecessor, the DDJ-SX2 has four inputs, allowing you to connect it to DJ players and/or turntables and use it as a four-channel stand-alone mixer. Moreover, it’s Serato DJ DVS upgrade-ready, so you can buy a Serato DJ DVS Expansion Pack and scratch with CDJs/analogue turntables using Serato NoiseMap Control CD/vinyl. Two master outputs – XLR and RCA – and a booth output enable connections directly to professional PA equipment. And the two MIC inputs have been improved to eliminate distortion.

Features & Characteristics

• Designated buttons for intuitive control of Serato Flip
• Performance Pads with multi-coloured cue point LEDs
• Enhanced jog wheels with digital cue point markers and countdown
• Serato DJ DVS upgrade-ready and a variety of inputs and outputs
• Slip Mode
• Sound Colour Filters on every channel
• Crossfader curve adjust
• Needle Search
• Master level and channel level meters
• Controls Traktor Pro2 (DJs need to download and set up the TSI mapping file)
• MIDI compatible
• Professional build quality
• High quality audio circuitry

Specifications

• Software: Serato DJ
• Input ports:
• CD x 2 (RCA), Line/Phono x 2 (RCA)
• MIC x 2 (XLR & ¼ inch combined jack x 1, ¼ inch jack x 1)
• Output ports:
• Master Out x 2 (RCA x 1, XLR x 1)
• Booth Out x 1 (¼ inch jack)
• Headphone Monitor Out x 2 (front panel ¼ inch jack, MiniPin)
• Other ports: USB x 1 (B terminal)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion ratio: 0.003% or less
• S/N ratio: 107 dB (PC)
• Maximum dimensions (W x D x H): 664mm x 353.4mm x 70.4mm
• Unit weight: 5.8 kg