DJM-S11 Demo & Review: Almost Perfect Except for 1 Thing

[@nickpapadopoulos5834]

Best review for the s11 I have seen yet. Also much love from Greece

[@djcarlo]

fantastic! hope it helped!

[@DJShamax]

THAT IS THE COOLEST DEMO I HAVE EVER SEEN OMG🔥🔥🔥

[@djcarlo]

Thats how we do it Shamax!

[@DJShamax]

@@djcarlo 💯🔥

[@harelmahler3354]

I don’t know what I think about this mixer but I can understand why people will like it

[@djcarlo]

haha! what are your thoughts?

[@michaelperez5273]

I have the reloop mk2's & elite mixer now but when this mixer comes out. I'm definitely switching my elite mixer for the Pioneer s11 only because I love pioneer for all their built in effects and their workflow on the mixer. Nice review to bro😎

[@djcarlo]

Thanks man! I totally agree. This mixer is just something different!

[@djyamix3095]

Came here to see all the fuss after the Cleveland Terry Q&A. . . Let's go PioneerDJ, get my man @djcarlo more products to review!

[@djcarlo]

RIGHT?! Man, I kept telling people to DM Pioneer DJ when the REV 7 came out so they'd send one over. Still didn't happen because The Philippines isn't a priority country ugh

[@djyamix3095]

@@djcarlo heard you moving to the States. If so, move to California or Las Vegas. The filipino DJ community is off da hook on the West Coast!

[@heathentheheretic4909]

I see DJ Carlo, I hit like! No if ands or buts because, I know DJ Carlo has some Good info for me!

[@djcarlo]

Thanks for being here!

[@dare2run]

thanksss for having the traktor testing. ❤

[@djcarlo]

Of course! Traktor was still my first love in terms of software

[@Cubie]

Honestly the scratching tear looks really cool, adds character to it. Just sucks that your hands get dirty.

[@djcarlo]

True!

[@DJBennyswift]

Would be nice to have an S11 to go with my DZ1200’s and future turntables. Such a dope mixer.

[@djcarlo]

The S series of Pioneer is amazing! Gotta admit, those paddle fx triggers changed my life

[@djpho]

The Smooth Echo looks like a great effect!

[@djcarlo]

Sky's the limit!

[@bannerrj41]

That opening mix was nice, best review about this mixer so far. I’m trying to make up my mind between the s11 and the rane seventy. I had the s9 and I loved it. The only downfall for me was the volume output..how is the volume output compared to the rane seventy? I also owned the rane ttm57 and that was a great mixer.

[@djcarlo]

Hope the review helped you in your decision!

[@cooldeejayhotice8652]

you are always on point BOSS good job very DETAILED explanation keep up the GOOD JOB BOSS

[@djcarlo]

Thanks man! Hope you can share the video!

[@valankofernandes2015]

Welcome to this world Pioneer DJM S11

[@djcarlo]

Welcome! Good to be here!

[@djcarlo]

happy birthday!

[@priyonjoni]

Thanks for the review and sick demo!

[@djcarlo]

Thanks for watching! What do you think about the DJM-S11?

[@priyonjoni]

@@djcarlo I love my Special Edition!

[@DJYagga]

Great review Carlo - Does this mixer allows me to use Rekordbox 6 without a Core Plan ?

[@djcarlo]

Yes it does!

[@DJYagga]

@@djcarlo I’m sold 👌🏾

[@mazusub8182]

Carlooooo help!! 🙏 …between the S11 and the Rane 70 A-trak version which one would you go for!?… I have a budget for only 1 of them Annnd how do you feel having all 3 Mag4 faders on the Rane 70 compared to the S11 only having 1 Magvel Pro which is on the crossfader only and not on the upfaders… are they good quality though? Since they’re not Magvel Pro and are just regular? A little background about myself… I am an open format dj…like literally I navigate through all genres of music every time I DJ at a gig from House old and new school and even underground and Chicago warehouse house to salsa to hip hop to reggae to Latin to European to Middle East to Italian to edm to trap to top 40s to 80’s 90’s new wave to freestyle to , etc, etc, etc and I love scratching to add that extra interesting flare with some scratching styles…I guess I’m something similar to what a red bull threestyle dj is…throwing in all genres with creativity and switching songs on the fly with quick mixes and scratches in between…so with that being said… which one would you get straight out flat? Thanks in advance. 🙏🙏

[@djcarlo]

Go for the S11!

[@mazusub8182]

@@djcarlo thank you so much Carlo 🙏🙏🙌🙌 you’re da best!! …I appreciate it!! I also went to A DJ store here in NYC yesterday and got my hands on the S11 and started scratching and it felt really really good and the upfaders felt good too to be honest…also tried out the Rev 7 since they have it on display to try and it felt super good too… but the Rev7 is on Pre-order only and it would take a while till they get it from Pioneer and start selling it again… so thanks Carlo !🙏👍🙌💪

[@deepsoulfulsounds]

Sounds like Kerri Chandler's Atmospheric Beats in the last sample!

[@djcarlo]

Ohhh cool!

[@Meglados]

Fantastic review as always! Would you recommend the DJM-S11 for mobile DJs? My DJ partner uses Serato and I use Rekordbox - making setup a little difficult for switching off. I'm hoping that the S11 will fix that and make our hand offs seamless while DJing events.

[@djcarlo]

Yes! You guys will love it!

[@PKonst]

Quick question so rekordbox dj is completey plug and play on the s11?

[@DJ-kt5bk]

The mixer looks amazing, I can imagine you were exited to test it

[@djcarlo]

Yesss! Definitely! Hands sweaty! Mom's spaghetti kind of feeling! Which feature did you enjoy most?

[@DJ-kt5bk]

DJ Carlo Atendido most definitely the ability to plug in usb devices

[@DjReaLo]

Ohh great!! waited so long for that screen on the s9 :)

[@djcarlo]

Woot! Which features of S11 are you looking forward to test?

[@djhenry8765]

Wow this controller is the best

[@djcarlo]

Thanks for watching! what feature stands out to you?

[@strictlyvintagebasketball354]

Hey I have a question about using this with Traktor I have some Rane 12 MKII's as well as this mixer and you are really brief and fast with this explanation on how use the secret method to use trakor with this mixer would you make a video a bit more detailed and a bit slower i did what you advised and sure some of the things work but because i'm using Rane 12's how would i set this up or is this just to use the mixer with traditional turntables. I'g like to use this mixer and Traktor with the Rane 12 MKII's seeing as how Rane said that these turntables ( controllers ) are compatible with Traktor and they have a mode to do so but i followed as best I could with what you said and I'm getting no sound out of my speakers and the turntables are not responding at all which makes no sense. So if you please would you do a bit more and help those of us out and I'm gonna say this just cause it seems easy to you remember everyone can't keep up with you even with rewind you have to make it a bit more simpler for those of us that need to watch your videos about 100 times before we catch on PLEASE will you

[@djcarlo]

Oh man, there was a lot of tinkering done with it to work with Traktor. There are some mappings available online for the S11 with Traktor, so that may be another option for you buddy!

[@strictlyvintagebasketball354]

Thanks for all of you input and response

[@tast-toe]

hey i have question for you. First of all thx for the nice review of this mixer. I bouth this mixer april 2022 and i want to use them with my 2 turntables en phase. Work nice an great. But afther 25 years dj-ing in clubs and bars, i stopped in 2020. I played now 5 our 6 time a year on some outdoor events and bring a dj set for max 2 hours. In mei 2022 i brougth my dj set up djm s11 in case toghether with my 2 turntables. 2 Things give me some problems... first one there is no place to come with a dj battle case behind the dj booth. Second problem that case has een awesome weight ( 2 turntables and djm s11) I can't do it allone some time's to bring this case on stage. Afther this sets i chance my setup to my old all in one dj controller the denon mcx 8000. But this mixer is allready old and the play buttens stock ... But now for the djm s11 is there some small hardware to play compact on some events without my turntables and without to spend lot of many ? i still played at home with my tuntables, but for extern dj sets i look for someting to controlle my music and serato with my djm S11 mixer. i hope you can help me

[@djcarlo]

Try having a look at the DDJ REV7. Might be the closest alternative to the S11 without having to deal with a ton of heavy gear.

[@tast-toe]

@@djcarlo HEY Carlo thx for your reaction. The REV7 is a new console, is there something like hardware that i can you use with my Djm11S? actually the only that the hardware need to do is to have play en cue button and pitch slider. The rest off the future are on the djmS 11. By the way The djm S11 hase a play and cue button for serato on the key paths. But i don't have any pitch slider ... ive i can change my pitch my problem is actually solved.

[@pugslysmart1]

Question.... Are you able to control/use FX independently such as, having a reverb going on deck 1 and echo on deck 2 going at the same time, like you can on the DJM909 and Rane 72?

[@jovevelentzas4611]

@Carlo Atendido. Im not sure if the S11 does this but it would be sick if it does. With the CDJ/ controller option at the back instead of using computer. If I plug one cdj into that and then a turntable at the back. Can I load my music from the mixer to the 2nd channel which would have the turntable without having to use a laptop. If so that would be a sick feature.

[@djcarlo]

Sorry you would still need a laptop!

[@jareksalazar7105]

Awesome video can wait to see a hip hop mix or today’s hits mix

[@djcarlo]

thanks for that suggestion!

[@popescocristian9838]

Nice tutorial like always, today i will try DJM s 11

[@djcarlo]

Have fun! Woot! Woot! Which feature do you think you like the most?

[@popescocristian9838]

@@djcarlo you now what I love ? I can use 4 decks and this screen i find amazing ,really great future😀😀

[@DJLueder]

welp I know exactly what mixer to get for when I buy turntables that you recommend all the time!!

[@djcarlo]

glad to help make your choice! best of luck!

[@DJLueder]

@@djcarlo thanks Carlo! Can’t wait to see the next video!! You inspire me everyday to keep pushing to be a DJ!

[@no-am4492]

Nice review ! Would love to have those 2000bucks 😂😂

[@djcarlo]

We all would!

[@tensionmusic2544]

Bro im in love !!!!! All over again!!! SCratch bank too hahahaaha YEEEESSSSS and it works with REkordBox

[@djcarlo]

Yes sir! Happy you liked and understood that section! 😁

[@jersey21212121]

I have a Pioneer S11 how can I activate slicer mode without the looping something like a slicer roll

[@huwwackman]

I can see some of these feature being implemented into the CDJ 3000, especially as it's processor is extremely fast now.. I knew Pioneer had the tech, they were just waiting to drop bombs.

[@psynite69]

I see you everywhere 😂

[@djcarlo]

I agree!

[@djcarlo]

i hope that's good? haha!

[@LP00151987]

Daymmm! 2Grand😂 so Nice!

[@djcarlo]

crazy price!

[@heroldmutebi8200]

Best overall gear to ever come out of the pioneer sweatshop this year...it's great that they included two USBs at the back now I can get it for my Rane twelves 💪

[@djcarlo]

Woot! Thanks for sharing your input! Till the next video!

[@everythingplayfull]

Bro what is it with the DJ Champion stuff lol, god youre sooo cool. Everyone loves you

[@djcarlo]

Always thankful for everyone's support and hope that the videos help more aspiring DJs out there!

[@bonheur2362]

Nice one👏🏽🔥

[@djcarlo]

Thanks 🔥

[@2cents4u]

Are you able to use the pads with CDJs without a laptop?

[@mansquirrel6410]

I am new to DJing and have been working on scratching lately. The scratch back feature is an awesome concept. what would you do to have a scratch sample accessible fast if you have a different mixer? I have a reloop elite and I love it, but I might have bought this if it were available at the time. It is a lot of work to cue a scratch sample and get the next track ready to mix

[@djcarlo]

thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@djhereshaguirre6937]

The s+11 looks like the rane 12 mixer 🔥

[@djcarlo]

You think so! Thanks for watching!

[@daveb8795]

Bruh! The lotion 😂😂😂😂

[@djcarlo]

hahahaha! :D keen eye eh

[@stevenherrera222]

Where's That Lotion?

[@antagonize.everything]

Is the scratch bang feature work on Rekordbox DVS too?? Please say yes 🥺

[@djcarlo]

It's not sadly 😔

[@djhommiq3669]

I'm the first Dj in Kenya to Get S11 in Kenya. 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@djcarlo]

I can imagine that's like having a trophy! Congratulations man!

[@DJ8VO]

That's sickkkk!!!!

[@djcarlo]

Yes, indeed! Thanks for being here early! I appreciate it!

[@djcarlo]

Thanks buddy! 😁

[@ashbankswav]

How does it work when DJ'n with a USB?

[@djcarlo]

It depends on your CDJs I'd say, but if the connections are right, the wave forms should show up!

[@tivathedj]

This is definitely a flagship mixer, and I can't wait to see what DJs do with all the added functionality!! But for me, I'm more excited about the S9 Mk II or whatever the S9 refresh is gonna be called. Like how people feel about the Rane 70 compared to the 72, I think people just want a simple battle mixer that has all the functionality, without the screen. What are your thoughts on this @DJ Carlo Atendido

[@djcarlo]

thanks for sharing your thoughts! hope this review helped!

[@BeatsBeneath]

This is the S9 refresh

[@tivathedj]

@@BeatsBeneath Oh hey I recognise you! I watched your Phase DJ video!! Anyways, I'm hoping this isn't the refresh, but just a new mixer to compete with the Rane 72, and they update the S9 to compete with the Rane 70. All speculation of course, but here's to hoping that its true...

[@mazusub8182]

@@tivathedj s7

[@djsaliba5388]

Hi this is amazing

[@djcarlo]

Thanks dude! Hope you can share this video :)

[@Bigphill]

Is the crossfader crisp.... My s9 mixer had too much "space' in the crossfader and my cuts were not crisp out the box, and even after I did the settings....I had to add the bumpers that are under the faceplate... still don't love it but got used to it.

[@djcarlo]

Super crisp!

[@Bigphill]

@@djcarlo thanks for the reply

[@VipinSharma-gr8vj]

What if the djs can coustomice ther decks and mixers as a pc and decorate it with rgbs. It would look like heaven

[@djcarlo]

Some people already do that :)

[@divyagnihotri4985]

How the hell uploaded at this time u usually upload at night according to ist man surprised

[@djcarlo]

Gotta hustle harder! Haha! Thanks for being here!

[@djcarlo]

surprise! :D

[@kleankut1231]

Do the effects work when using vinyl records? Or only dvs?

[@djcarlo]

They should work bud! Since the FX works with the audio coming into the mixer, they should apply even to the music coming from records.

[@djSp00ky]

Unf. no magvel-faders for the lines...i would rather buy the 72mkii =(

[@djcarlo]

Glad the review helped you in some way! It still has great features nonetheless!

[@adityagurav2348]

Pretty impressive ❤️❤️

[@djcarlo]

Yep, it is! Which feature do you think is the most impressive one?

[@adityagurav2348]

@DJ Carlo Atendido Well ..I am using a beginner controller so I am impressed by it ... Size of the pads are pretty much satisfying though ..for drumming and other things ...new echo feature also sounds good

[@GLaZeDDoHNuTz]

Now they just need to incorporate a computer in the mixer to eliminate all macbooks from being used to DJ

[@djcarlo]

That's what you'd call a standalone mixer! There's quite a number of those out there already.

[@MatthewEncina]

🔥

[@djcarlo]

yes! thanks!

[@djace5191]

How does it compare to the Rane 72 mk2?

[@djcarlo]

Thanks for being here!

[@DeejayCriB]

the fader are not the same size but the crossfader are same right? u cant inverse fader S11 to S9 but the crossfader u can?

[@djcarlo]

let me get back to you on that.

[@christopherwright4344]

Can you still apply FX to the sampler like on the original S9?

[@djcarlo]

Only with echo for now!

[@hi_im_fido]

@@djcarlo thats a downgrade tbh, also no effects for aux input right?

[@DjNinesworld]

Pretty much if the rane 72 & pioneer S9 made a baby !! Lol

[@djcarlo]

Haha! Nice analogy! Thanks for being here!

[@djcarlo]

Exactly! Glad you thought that!

[@zanetorkington4877]

Can you load songs to it so you can dj without a computer?

[@davidsignal_]

Sorry Carlo but this mix is a Rane 72 or another one?

[@djcarlo]

Hi! Let me get back to you thanks!

[@dj_dezeo]

How are y’all viewing the waveforms on the turntables I don’t get it?? There is not a single video on this and everytime I ask a DJ they act like they don’t know what I’m saying.

[@djcarlo]

I hope I get what you're referring to, but the waveforms come from a screen recording on Serato! Using the turntables alone with vinyl won't give you the waveforms, but having a laptop hooked up to it will show you the waveforms on the S11's screen :)

[@mrepic5733]

Epic!

[@djcarlo]

Righhhht?! Thanks for watching!

[@evergarcia4812]

Do you think this is going to be the Z2 follow up killer???

[@djcarlo]

hmm good question!

[@deejaybeatholic]

Hi.. does it support Rekordbox 5?

[@bosmanragga51]

He already mentioned that at the start of the video

[@djcarlo]

thanks for watching!

[@arshad2463]

Make a video on Hercules ddj 200. Plzz

[@djcarlo]

This is noted! I’ll see what I can do from my to-do list!

[@jimg580]

Rane 72 version ng pioneer lodi! hahaha

[@djcarlo]

thanks for watching!

[@djrolla6146]

Can you change the parameters on mic echo?

[@djcarlo]

i'll get back to you on that!

[@danieltarnate4202]

Woooh 🔥😲

[@djcarlo]

woohoo!

[@halara3507]

I want to be a pro DJ like you DJ Carlo But I Don't Have any Equipment to practice

[@LP00151987]

dj carlo said, use what you have and enhance your skills👍

[@djcarlo]

Just use what you have and you'll do great!

[@officialagen5476]

or Check video discription he gave links to cheap / best dj controllers and equipments,

[@bboymac84]

Deck move?? Dual deck??

[@djcarlo]

Wait what? What do you mean? Haha, i mean, yeah it's a 2 Channel Mixer if that's what you're referring to 😆

[@bboymac84]

@@djcarlo you didn’t mention them in the video

[@djcarlo]

Oh shoot, well, 3 years is a long time to rectify that. I forgot why I didn't touch upon those

[@bboymac84]

@@djcarlo lol no worries. I was like that was my main reason for even looking at this mixer. That alone is a game changer 💪🏽😁

[@andrewjaylava8028]

Omg 😍😍😍

[@djcarlo]

it's a beauty huh!

[@andrewjaylava8028]

@@djcarlo Of cause..

[@WazzyTV]

is it worth the upgrade from s9

[@djcarlo]

If you need the screen, yes!

[@phinds1]

I use Traktor but man,, I lose way too much functionality by using this mixer. IMHO

[@djcarlo]

It's still possible!

[@phinds1]

@@djcarlo Agreed!!

[@ramonvaldez8050]

I have the rane 72 with upgrade mag 4 crossfader . I wonder which one sound better? The beatbreaker effect is a killer from Rane 72. The mics pre are super great as well.

[@djcarlo]

awesome!

[@michaelschiller1334]

Pity there's no rec out!? 2k and no rec out

[@djcarlo]

thanks for your comment!

[@djseasick]

Make sure you perform a mix with Rekordbox...

[@djcarlo]

haha will keep that in mind!

[@djseasick]

@@djcarlo The one thing I love about your videos, is that you get straight to the point. This was short and sweet. And answered (not all) but a lot of questions I had in a short amount of time. I watch other videos on the S11, and it's like 30 minutes and haven't answered a single question I had. So, 👍to you! 😁

[@SmokedOutHaze1]

Bogus as hell that they didn’t use the CDJ3000 screen on this mixer. But then how will they charge you an additional $1200 in 3 years when they release the same exact mixer with a better screen? 😂 I love pioneer, but I also hate pioneer

[@djcarlo]

Right?! I wish they did haha, though it probably would've been far too big for its own good hahaha

[@johngeorge5684]

WOW

[@djcarlo]

Super stuff!

[@adr.001]

08:25 HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@djcarlo]

Haha glad you enjoyed that bit!

[@XEinstein]

Shouldn't your thumbnail read champion DJ instead of DJ champion? 🤔

[@djcarlo]

Good input! Thanks for letting me know!

[@djcarlo]

i like the sound of that!

[@sovichet]

Interesting🤔🤔

[@djcarlo]

Yes, it is! Thanks for watching!

[@lewulfe7675]

I completely respect the mixer's capability but at this point basically dj equipment and technology companies are just stacking the a mixer chassis with controller functions. The tech...programming and everything was already there....why is it still at the same price point given inflation as the flagship Pioneer Mixer from 10 years ago...from 20 years ago...it doesn't make sense.

[@priyonjoni]

10 years ago, Pioneer DJ's only flagship battle mixer was the DJM-909 that didn't have Serato capabilities.

[@lewulfe7675]

@@priyonjoni But not because the tech or intelligence wasn't there. 10 years ago the same thing this mixer does now...every flagship controller did. Everyone of them Minus DVS etc but you understand my point...its the same tech.....same programs...same language at the same top dollar 10 yrs later?! Why hasn't it gotten cheaper or at least have relevant new technological advance given the price point.

[@lewulfe7675]

@@priyonjoni By the way....Big Big Big Fan....

[@lewulfe7675]

@@priyonjoni All I'm saying it's gotten so much cheaper for them to produce the gear...when will they pass on to the consumer. I know you don't need the flagship to be the funkiest or the dopest but why keep beating the culture and community of djing. This stuff should be way cheaper by now. And I know you feel that...I've been watching your channel since '16 I believe. You were one of the two that got me to buy into controllerism as an art...instead of convenience.

[@djcarlo]

good conversation. Thanks guys!

[@officialagen5476]

Whatever,, U are irreplicable 😘

[@djcarlo]

Thanks dear! Hope you enjoyed this review! :)

[@cesillevasquez9768]

😍😍😍

[@djcarlo]

Woot! Woot! Thanks for the support as always!

[@Patwlive]

Hi

[@djcarlo]

Hello!

[@mpesgamer916]

Fantisticoo

[@djcarlo]

Thanks for watching! Woot!

[@gelatinous6915]

I'm pissed they discontinued the S9. Not every DJ wants to pay for a screen. Can we have an S9 Mk2 or something similar that's a little bit less expensive?

[@djcarlo]

thanks for your feedback!

[@djmj2068]

Pioneer djm S7 has everything that s11 has except for the screen.

[@gelatinous6915]

​@@djmj2068 They hadn't released the S7 yet

[@djestrela2]

Agree the mixer is awesome. Really enjoyd the traktor hack, this device is the best I've seen regaridng midi mapping. github.com/pestrela/ddj/blob/main/1%20MIDI%20codes/DJM-S11%20-%20MIDI%20Message.pdf Of course that waveforms are not possible in MIDI mapping, and NI should implement HID mode anyway

[@djcarlo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DJNANDO]

Pica das galáxias

[@rcsims313]

Who uses traktor? Haha

[@djcarlo]

Hehe What do you think about this one?

[@combojerman28]

that dj mixer with traktor is totally GARBAGE!

[@djcarlo]

It's not natively compatible.

[@combojerman28]

@@djcarlo thanks. sad that is not. this could change many things using traktor.

[@zenanofficial7728]

Your English accent haha

[@djcarlo]

it's cute right? hahaha!