Pioneer DDJ SZ

Main Features

1) Spacious layout with large controls for scratch performance perfection

Taking a lead from technology and know-how cultivated through development of professional DJ equipment, the DDJ-SZ is a DJ controller with the same level of operability as Pioneer’s professional DJ equipment. Authentic DJ performances can be given as though playing with a component DJ system combining multi-player and mixer.

① Full-sized jog wheels with digital sticker and cue countdown
The DDJ-SZ is the first controller to inherit 206mm jog wheels from the flagship CDJ-2000NXS to make it the best digital controller for scratch DJs. Features include:

• • On Jog Display: white backlit track playback position
• • Digital sticker: red illumination accurately displays and counts down cue points
• • Jog illumination: LED ring shows which deck is in play in Blue or White
• • Jog Feeling Adjust: dedicated dials for jog wheel tension control and brake speed to create longer or shorter backspins and brake effects.
• • Enhanced operation: Conductive technology for smoother, faster performance.

② Performance Pads with multi-colored cue point LEDs
The club-standard 30mm x 30mm Performance Pads are the largest in Pioneer DJ’s Serato controller range, enabling a greater level of control and physicality. DJs can instantly trigger Quantized Hot Cues, Roll, Slicer and Sampler– while Velocity Mode lets them control the sample volume with the amount of pressure they apply. The multi-colored backlit LEDs give a visual reference to which modes are in play, and will reflect cue points that DJs have pre-set in Serato DJ.

③ Mixer parts using the same layout as in professional models
The DDJ-SZ inherits its control parts layout from Pioneer’s professional-oriented DJM series, which is used in clubs around the world. With a simple, easy-to-understand layout, and generous spaces between each control part, the DDJ-SZ delivers comfortable, dynamic controls. Also, level meters are positioned next to the control interface for the master and each channel, so the input and output levels can be ascertained instantly during performance.

2) Two USB soundcards for smooth DJ handovers

Two sound cards and USB ports enable two computers to be connected at the same time. A dedicated A/B button on each side of the controller enables DJs to split the controller and assign each half between the two USB ports for seamless DJ handovers with no more awkward gaps in the music

3) High-quality FX and filters on every channel, including MICs and sampler

DJs can enjoy even more creative freedom thanks to a high/low pass filter on every channel, including the two MIC channels and sampler, plus Master channel, while each effects can be fine-tuned using the large rotary parameter dial. High-quality FX include the new Oscillator– Noise, Siren, Cymbal and Horn – as well as popular Sound Color FX – Pitch, Echo, Jet and Filter

4) Supports DVS control and can be used as a stand-alone mixer

The four external inputs allow DJs to connect CDJs and turntables and use the DDJ-SZ as a stand-alone four-channel mixer. In addition, the unit has two dedicated MIC inputs with Hi/Low EQ, enabling voice MCing without sacrificing mixer channels. Plus two Master Out ports (balanced and RCA) and one balanced Booth Out port mean DJs can connect to a variety of PA set-ups.

5) PIONEER EXCLUSIVE MAGVEL CROSS FADER for enhanced operability and durability

The DDJ-SZ is equipped with Pioneer’s own magnetic crossfader for smooth, steady control. Two metal shafts support the fader knobs, while the robust contact-free magnetic system can be used more than 10 million times. The operational load, fader curve and cut lag can be adjusted to suit the DJ’s preference

6) High quality audio circuitry delivers a professional sound

The DDJ-SZ inherits high quality audio circuitry from Pioneer DJ’s pro-DJ equipment, including two built-in 24-bit sound cards, a precision engineered Wolfson DAC providing a signal-to-noise ratio of 111 dB on the Master Out to ensure incredibly pure sound reproduction

7) Other features

• ・All buttons and knobs, as well as the soundcard*2, are “PLUG AND PLAY” – configured in advance to work with “Serato DJ”.
• ・Top plate and jog wheels built with an aluminum stylish finish
• ・ Slip Mode for precision scratching: Slip Mode silently continues track playback during a loop, reverse or scratch, and brings the music back at the right point when the DJ exits the performance. It also adds a further level to the Performance Pads, enabling tricks such as Slip Hot Cue
• ・ Needle Search: touch strip for intuitive, fast searches
• ・ P-LOCK Fader Caps are impossible to pull off in the heat of a mix.
• ･ Auto Standby” function switches to standby mode when a state of no use or no input continues for a certain period of time.