Pioneer DDJ-SX

Pioneer DDJ-SX

Pioneer DDJ-SX is my first DJ Mixer-Controller.  My purchase was made after weeks of fact-finding and research.  The SX is the product of a joint development between Pioneer and Serato.  It is very well-built and has most essential functions a DJ would want covered.  It also received many positive user reviews and I could understand why after using it myself.

Titled by Pioneer as "The Performance DJ Controller", the DDJ-SX performed how it should be.  The pads are velocity-sensitive and feels nice to touch. Knobs and Faders are not wobbly and worked a treat.  EQs have no kill switches though.  The jogwheels are reasonably large and with the stock crossfader, decent scratch-mixing can be achieved.  However, at launch, Serato DJ (default software) was plagued by bugs (mostly the annoying-kind) and has substantially fewer FXs (effects) built-in compared to its major rival Traktor Pro.  However, Serato DJ's interface and workflow works well and feels natural.

The SX not only looks but also performs great.  I am very satisfied with my purchase.  I look forward to new Pioneer/Serato DJ updates, to gain new functions with the machine such as additional sampler pad triggers, gate effect and improved software stability, etc.

Quality/Build: 9/10

Functions/Features: 8/10
Sound Quality: 9/10
Star Factor: 9/10 

Main Specificaions

Software	Serato DJ
Input Terminals	CD x 2(RCA), combined LINE/PHOTO x 2(RCA) MIC x 2(XLR&1/4inch combined PHONE x 1, 1/4inch PHONE x 1)
Output Terminals	MASTER OUT x 2(RCA x 1, XLR x 1) BOOTH OUT x 1(1/4inch PHONE) HEADPHONE MONITOR OUT x 2(front 1/4inch phone, MiniPin)
Other Terminals	USB B terminal x 1
Frequency Range	20Hz ~ 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.003% or less
S/N Ratio	105dB(PC)
Supplied AC Adapter	Power source AC100V 50/60Hz, rated output DC5V
External Dimentions	664mm(W) x 70.4mm(H) x 357mm (D)
Weight	5.8kg