Pioneer DDJ-SZ DJ Controller

Pioneer DDJ-SZ DJ Controller Overview

The New Pioneer DDJ-SZ DJ Controller Overview By GAK.
The DDJ-SZ is a professional DJ controller gives you the same level of control and operability as Pioneer's pro dj gear. You can give an authentic DJ performance like you are playing with a component DJ system that combines a multi-player and DJ mixer. The Pioneer DDJ-SZ features "Big Jogs" for accurate performance, a 4 channel mixer to replicate the same layout as the professional models and performance pads for dynamic performances.

LARGE ALUMINIUM JOGS
The full-sized jog wheels are optimised for a perfect scratch response, while the illuminated cue point markers with cue countdown give you effortless control without looking at your laptop screen.

BACKLIT PERFORMANCE PADS
Instantly trigger Quantized Hot Cues, Roll, Slicer and Sampler, or hit Shift to save and activate Cue and Slicer Loops – while 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 you’ve pre-set in Serato DJ.

DUAL USB PORTS
Two USB sound cards and ports mean you can hook-up 2 computers at the same time and use the top-loaded A/B switch for seamless DJ transitions.

SOUND COLOR FX
Trigger Pitch, Echo, Jet and Filter FX and use the level/depth dial to manipulate the sound.

NATIVE CONTROL OF SERATO DJ
Get involved with plug-and-play control of Serato DJ with dedicated buttons for FX and advanced features such as Beat Jump, Slip mode and Quantize. Simply connect your PC/Mac and start playing.
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"BIG JOG" for accurate performance - The DDJ-SZ features a "BIG JOG" with a diameter of 206mm - the same as that of the "CDJ-2000NXS" pro DJ/club-oriented multi player - with excellent operability. Precise scratch performances have been made possible with the inclusion of an "ON JOG DISPLAY" in the center of the JOG, showing the playback status and position. The popular "JOG FEELING ADJUST" feature from the CDJ series also returns, so users can adjust to their liking the control load and continuous backspin time, etc. during scratch performances. The DDJ-SZ also features the industry's fastest JOG response time (the time from operation of the JOG until the operation signal is transmitted to the software), enabling scratch performances exactly as intended.
4 Channel Mixer - 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.
Performance Pads - Large pads for dynamic performance and comfortable controls. Large rubber "PERFORMANCE PADS" have been positioned at the front of the unit for control of functions such as HOT CUE and SAMPLER. As well as being able to apply arrangements to music with dynamic actions such as hits and rolls, the audio volume of these actions can be made stronger or weaker depending on the strength with which the pads are hit. Also, the color and on/off status of the multicolor illuminations built into each pad make it possible to determine the mode of the selected pad and the performance status of all pads at a glance.

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.

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
"OSCILLATOR" adds sounds to produce new musical developments - The DDJ-SZ is equipped with an "OSCILLATOR" that emits four types of sound (NOISE, SIREN, CYMBAL, HORN). Simply select the type of sound you want to output and turn the knob to produce new developments in the music by overlaying sounds on top of the music being played, further emphasizing exciting parts of the music, and so on.
"SOUND COLOR FX" adds diverse arrangements to music - The DDJ-SZ includes four types of "SOUND COLOR FX" functions (PITCH, JET, ECHO, FILTER), which are a popular part of the DJM series. Various effects can be added to the music simply by turning the knob, opening up the possibility of a diverse range of remixes. It is also possible to synchronize ECHO to the BPM of the music being played by obtaining BPM information from "Serato DJ".

In addition to 4-deck and sampler functions, the latest "Serato DJ"DJ software from Serato also comes with "SLIP MODE", and FX powered by iZotope to arrange tracks in a wide variety of styles.
SLIP MODE - DJing function that allows tracks to continue playing in the background while other tracks are looped, scratched or hot cued, without affecting the original track.
New FX powered by iZotope - High quality FX newly developed by iZotope. With the new effects, DJ can apply more creative and more unique arrangement to the music.
Other new functions - ãƒ»8hot cue points can be set in each deck, Vertical waveform display to visually sync the tempo.

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.

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

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

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.

Software - Serato DJ
Number of channels - 4 audio channels, 2 mic channels
Input ports - CD/LINEÃ—4 (RCA), PHONOÃ—2 (RCA) MIC x 2 (XLR & 1/4 inch combined PHONE x 1, 1/4 inch PHONE x 1)
Output ports - MASTER OUTÃ—2 (RCAÃ—1, XLRÃ—1) BOOTH OUTÃ—1 (1/4 inch PHONE) HEADPHONE MONITOR OUTÃ—2 (front panel 1/4 inch PHONE, Î¦3.5mm MiniPin)
Other ports - USB x 2 (Type B)
Sampling rate - 44.1 kHz
D/A converter - 24 bit
A/D converter - 24 bit
Frequency response - 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion ratio - 0.002% or less (USB)
S/N ratio - 111 dB or above (USB)
Head room - 19 dB
Maximum dimensions - 870 mm (W) Ã— 419.5 mm (D) Ã— 98.4 mm (H)
Unit weight - 10.4 kg