Thursday, August 14, 2014

Pioneer DDJ-SX2 digital dj controller Serato DJ [ Coming September / October 2014 ]

Pioneer DDJ-SX2 digital dj controller Serato DJ [ Coming September / October 2014 ]


Industry’s first DJ controller to be support new “Serato Flip” function of “Serato DJ”, and also includes specially designed operation control buttons

The DDJ-SX2 supports “Serato Flip”, a new function of “Serato DJ” that records and calls up a maximum of six orders and intervals (sequences) of HOT CUE operations. Specially designed operation buttons are also included for one-touch recording and calling up, as well as intuitive rearrangement of musical development with repeated playback or skipping of parts of the music, etc.

Excellent operability emulating design concepts of professional DJ equipment

Design concepts with the excellent operability of Pioneer’s professional DJ equipment have been incorporated in order to enable comfortable control of the diverse functions of DJ software.

“MULTI COLOR PERFORMANCE PADS” for dynamic performance and comfortable operation

Multicolored illuminations have been adopted on large pads for control of 8 types of “Serato DJ” function, including HOT CUE and SAMPLER. Pads’ colors and lights make it possible to apply dynamic actions to the music, such as beats and drum rolls, while immediately grasping pad mode selections and performance statuses. Also, the volume of the sampler sound can be varied depending on the strength with which the pads are hit.

“4-CHANNEL MIXER” for individualistic performance by mixing multiple tracks
A “4-CHANNEL MIXER” is featured for DJ play using 4 tracks. The levels of each channel can be grasped instantly thanks to the arrangement of a master level meter in the middle of the mixer and channel level meters next to the control interface of each channel.

“BIG JOGS” for accurate JOG performance
Improved JOG reaction time has made it possible to perform scratching exactly as you wish. A new “HOT CUE COUNT DOWN” showing the time remaining until a HOT CUE has been added to the “ON JOG DISPLAY” in the middle of the JOG, which displays music playback status and position. By inputting a HOT CUE at the point for mixing or scratching performance, the timing until a performance can be checked.

Supports “Serato DJ” DVS* function and can even be used as a standalone 4-channel mixer

With four external inputs for connection of CD players, analog turntables and microphones, etc., mixing can be performed with without going via a PC/Mac, so the “DDJ-SX2” can even be used as a standalone mixer. There are also two MASTER OUT and one BOOTH OUT outputs for additional connection of various PA equipment. Furthermore, with support for the “Serato DJ” DVS function, a purchase of the separate “Serato DJ DVS Expansion Pack” it is possible to perform “Serato DJ” deck control with CDJs or analog turntables connected to the “DDJ-SX2”.SERATO DVS UPGRADE READY*An abbreviation of Digital Vinyl System. This system plays music files stored on a PC/Mac in line with the play position/speed of a control disc (a CD/record compiling special signals for the control of DJ software).

Clear and powerful DJ sound faithful to the sound source

A low-jitter lock IC and high-performance DAC are adopted, and by making the most of our proprietary technology and know-how cultivated in the field of professional DJ equipment to design circuits and carry out tuning, a clear and powerful DJ sound faithful to the sound source has been realised.

Other features

・Aluminum material used on top panel and JOG plate
・All buttons, knobs and soundcards feature “PLUG AND PLAY” with “Serato DJ”
・Cross fader curve can be adjusted to suit your preferences
・“FADER START” function enables deck play/cue operation with fader operation
・“NEEDLE SEARCH PAD” enables immediate movement to the desired playback point simply by touching the pad
・“SLIP MODE” function continues to play music in the background while playing LOOP/SCRATCH/HOT CUE, etc.
・Handle space on both sides convenient for installation
・Amplified mic input circuit with clear sound and zero distortion even with a high input sound level.
・The "TRAKTOR PRO 2" setting file will be released for supporting Native Instruments DJ software "TRAKTOR PRO 2" after mid-September in the http://pioneerdj.com/support/.

Main Specifications

DDJ-SX2

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 664 mm (W) x 353.4 mm (D) x 70.4 mm (H)
Weight 5.8 kg
Serato DJ System Requirements

Applicable OS (Windows) Windows® 8.1/ Windows® 7
32-bit: (CPU) 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo/(Memory) 2GB
64-bit: (CPU) 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo/(Memory) 4GB
32-bit: (CPU) Core i3, i5 or i7 1.07 GHz Duo/(Memory) 2GB
64-bit: (CPU) Core i3, i5 or i7 1.07 GHz Duo/(Memory) 4GB
Applicable OS (Mac) Mac OS X v10.9.4/10.8.5/10.7.5
32-bit: (CPU) 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo/(Memory) 2GB
64-bit: (CPU) 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo/(Memory) 4GB
32-bit: (CPU) Core i3, i5 or i7 1.07 GHz Duo/(Memory) 2GB
64-bit: (CPU) Core i3, i5 or i7 1.07 GHz Duo/(Memory) 4GB
Display resolution 1280 x 720 or higher resolution

* Serato DJ is a registered trademark of Serato.
* iZotope, powered by iZotope is a trademark or US registered trademark of iZotope, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
* Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
* Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
* Other names of products, companies, and organizations herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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