Pioneer Electronics DDJ-SZ Professional DJ Controller for Serato DJ Software, 20 Hz-20 kHz Frequency Response, 111dB S/N Ratio

Pioneer Electronics expanded its family of Serato DJ software compatible controllers with the Pioneer DDJ-SZ DJ Controller, its flagship model that strongly emulates the look and feel of Pioneer's world-renowned CDJ digital players. The new controller is 35 percent bigger than the widely popular DDJ-SX, sporting additional functionalities and features including extra large JOG wheels (the same size available on CDJ players), large performance pads with multi-color illumination, DJM style mixer, dual USB ports and a MAGVEL cross fader.

Big Jog Wheel
The most noticeable CDJ PRO gear integration to the DDJ-SZ is its large 8.1-inch Jog wheels. The Jog wheels provide instantaneous response and excellent operability for accurate and smooth scratching and mixing performance. The center of each Jog wheel also features "ON JOG display" to illustrate playback status, cue points and position. In addition, the unit offers a Jog Feeling Adjust to enable users to change the resistance of the wheel from light to heavy for a customize feel.

Performance Pads
Directly below each JOG wheel are four effects buttons - HOT CUE, ROLL, SLICER and SAMPLER. Under the effects buttons are eight extra large "performance pads" that DJs can quickly access to insert different modified effects to music playing. In Sampler mode, the output volume of the sampler effects also varies depending on the strength of user's tap of the pad. An update from the current DDJ-S controllers, the performance pads on the DDJ-SZ illuminate in different colors to quickly communicate the effect mode it is in.

Dual USB Ports
The DDJ-SZ includes two USB ports to enable simultaneous connection of two computers. Users can instantly switch between two computers for seamless transitions between two DJs or as additional music sources.

High-End Mixer
The mixing area of the DDJ-SZ also closely mimics Pioneer's DJM series of professional mixers, utilizing a generous number of controls and effects with features including Sound Color FX and new Oscillator functions to deliver more creative music arrangements. The mixer can also be used as a standalone 4-channel mixer for outboard players and turntables.

Magvel Cross Fader
For extremely smooth transitions and high durability between the DDJ-SZ's players, the unit features a MAGVEL cross fader (the same component used in Pioneer's DJM-900SRT) that utilizes a contact-free magnetic system that can withstand more than 10 million operations. The "cut in" time of the cross fader can also be customized to the user's preference.