Pioneer DDJ SX2 Review and Tutorial

[@rooseveltisaac1401]

I used to dj about 20 years ago getting back in to it and it still feel good thanks

[@STUTTRUP]

couldn't find anyone who talked about the Parameter Sampler switching so thank you!

[@ForeverBallet1]

I love the split screen with serato on one side and the ddj-sx2 on the other. Super helpful. Thank you!

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+Brookesta 87 Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I uploaded a video yesterday using some different software for the split screens. I think I like the new one better. It's using both Screenflow and Premiere where the SX2 video was edited only in Premiere. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqTdk6eJjbyEa9E

[@braylenwyatt5528]

A trick: you can watch series at Kaldrostream. Me and my gf have been using it for watching all kinds of movies lately.

[@emerymarcus3710]

@Braylen Wyatt Yup, been using kaldrostream for months myself :)

[@briggsezra7783]

@Braylen Wyatt yup, have been watching on Kaldrostream for since december myself :)

[@kairomalachi255]

@Braylen Wyatt Definitely, been using KaldroStream for months myself =)

[@natsaichigwada6104]

Perfect u are AMAZING! Good presentation and does not come in user manual LOl. I Upgraded from a American Audio VSM2 to Pioneer DDJ SX2. Thanks for the tips very helpful. Currently using Pentium with Serato till I can make wife happy and buy new Macbook with no questions asked. Thanks for sharing

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+Natsai Chigwada Thanks for watching. Gotta keep the wife happy. I just explain to mine that the drone and all the dj equipment is for her ;)

[@natsaichigwada6104]

I use mine with EV ZLX-15Ps and I love how the output. I am thinking of getting the EKX18SP or ELX118P and will relax a bit.

[@juanshaftpatel7488]

did you get the macbook?

[@invisible468]

Is the wife happy yet?!? Did you get the new MacBook?!

[@modernmusicstudio303]

Great video! I really liked how your should both screens, instead of just the ddj

[@josephmenezes6140]

I have the same pioneer ddj sx2 only I can’t use echo for the mic only echo for music what I don’t like I can’t play 4 track like ddj sx3 can you tell me if I use separate mixer with the pioneer controller ddj sx2 will it make any difference

[@Lo-KeyMuzik]

Im having trouble with my DDJ-SX2 i've got them hooked up via RCA to my monitor speakers which worked previously with my DDJ-SB. But no sound is coming out everything works it plays the song and serato recognizes the SX2. I've installed and re-installed the firmware and drivers many times but it wont play any sound out the speakers. Any ideas?

[@Lo-KeyMuzik]

Seany B I forgot to add the bars dont light up on the channels either but the record spins and everything else lights up

[@varmintbaby434]

@@Lo-KeyMuzik Sounds like you didn't have the Trim/Gain turned up. Am I right?

[@DJ9ER1]

So what kind of wire or where do u connect your dj speakers?? I'm kinda new this dj controller stuff

[@tantrumdjmonizachi1563]

Thank you man, some of options i didn't used it till saw this post by Michael. Thank you man... Phewwww......

[@tonyvonline3688]

Hello Michael, how are you? I need HELP!!! How do I download those effects into my SX2 or computer? Thank you!

[@JSmith-mu3fq]

You have any firmware or control issues with this controller???

[@dividedbyzach]

Have you used the video functionality yet? Any tutorial? I bought this unit and love it, but the VDJ thing is totally new to me and have no idea how it works.

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+Zachary Goode Used it just a few times. Its an additional purchase for Serato DJ. Didn't seem too complicated. I don't have any gear right now, but I'll keep the video tutorial in mind for the future. Thanks for watching.

[@alfonsoferreira5157]

Great review, just got this controller

[@MichaelHolmes777]

Thanks. SX2 is my favorite controller so far.

[@ajt8834]

hi how do you record the songs you mix?

[@angelsoverme]

Thanks for the video Very helpful. Please make more

[@ReggieMCH]

Does it works good with Windows 10 laptop 64 bit.. I Don't have a MacBook

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+Reggie MCH should be fine.

[@alfonsoferreira5157]

I've just bought mine, and it's been working well with my Dell 64 Bit, using Windows 10. Great job Michael and enjoy everyone's feedback. I've not dug into anymore of your tutorial's, but so glad I upgraded from the Hercules Rmx2. Pioneer has GREAT SOUND and my Mackie 15's have never sound better.

[@ReggieMCH]

alfonso ferreira how was the setup, was it easy to find Drivers or Plug and go??

[@classicdell]

How do you set the sensitivity on the job will? The instructions in the manual that came with it are incorrect.

[@MichaelHolmes777]

classicdell Hi. Thanks for the comment. Should be by pressing shift + deck 1 or Deck 3 buttons. serato.com/forum/discussion/1456577

[@classicdell]

thanx

[@komodoentertainment2938]

I'd like to see more direct comparing to the sx. I want to know why I should buy the 2 and not the 1.

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+KomodoEntertainment I don't have the 1 so can't make a video on the differences. The upgrades are Serato Flip, DVS, colored pads, and better jog wheels.

[@gunchief0811]

About 4 upgrades total and they are the upgrades that the club deejays and pro deejays asked Pioneer to give.. So the sx2 is worth the extra$ if ur gonna use mike's. And if ur gonna nees to xolor code ur loops..the R.G.B. pads make a difference the jog wheels are smoother more precise... The serarp flip is a cool fearure that ddxsx one. Doesn't come with. Just four new overall upgrades but four really really meaningful Ones. #1 smoother more precise jog wheels #2 R.G.B. pads.. (the older model only has blue lights. #3 better mike connection and sound quality #4 serato flip I got mine on a holiday sale from guitar center and they had a. Coupon for 15% off on any purchase over 500$ so i used that and i got the unit for a about 825$ after sale and coupons etc. I got it in 2015. When it was retailing for about 935$.. So i basically saved about 100$ off total price which allowed me to buy a nice pioneer soft case... For about 80$

[@randygarza3001]

With DDJ SX2. Can you use the DJ Pro with Spotify software on a mac?

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+Randy Garza Yes. I haven't done it yet, but will make a video of that setup soon. Here's a video showing just a laptop and the Djay Pro / Spotify combination. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqTdk6eJjbyEa9E

[@allesflauschig]

I love this Controller! :)

[@ryansnow4170]

Great review thank you. Did you end up doing the Flip review yet?

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+ryan snow No, but its a good idea. Step 1 figure it out myself :)

[@Voicewav]

Next time make sure Jay is quiet while you speak.

[@DJbernardo1320]

Can I only use only one deck for dvs vinyl while the rest of the 3 decks on pc ?

[@mattyhudson2081]

It says on the website aslong as you paid for dvs

[@DJbernardo1320]

Matty Hudson yes I understand. I’m curious because my intention is to only use one deck for dvs and the rest of the 3 decks internal. Reason being that I have just one turntable .

[@mattyhudson2081]

Bernard Ong do a Google about using it with DVS it is possible just with some configuration I read about it today but can’t really explain it better than the website I was on did

[@DJbernardo1320]

Matty Hudson well ok , my concern is to use either deck 3 or deck 4 for dvs. My turntable has line output. Do you think it’s possible?

[@grimmdogg100]

hey when I put it on vinyl it keeps on jumping and it would not start from the cue points

[@alyxpriestley2112]

+Robert Pilgrim u have to hit those 2 little triangles in the software and turn them off. can't remember what they're called right now yeah hit them off they should be right by the virtual platter on whichever deck and that should release your manual control for your hot cues

[@gbski1816]

Does this controller come with the full version of serato?

[@MichaelHolmes777]

Yes.

[@holongonzo]

big up limited edition gold! 750 here

[@steven95518]

Hey mate . My crossfader and my effects are not workin when I connect to my mac. I'm using OS X el captain on my Mac . Please can u help

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+Steven Menezes That's the same version I'm using. Maybe make sure you're on latest version of Serato DJ. Or call Pioneer tech support.

[@djizeee]

+Steven Menezes BRO YOU NEED THE LAST UPGRADE FROM SERATO IS SERATO DJ 1.8.0

[@danv7281]

Where did you get the music from.,,,jay Z just the lyrics and the other song just the instrumental

[@MichaelHolmes777]

Those songs were on the spotify subscription I think. You get access to millions of songs w/ it.

[@richmichau5583]

So will it work with VirtualDJ Pro 8?

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+Rich Michau Looks like it will. Look for the post on 10/13/14. www.virtualdj.com/forums/193861/Hardware_Technical_Support/Pioneer_DDJ_SX2.html

[@stevekorte6135]

Hello Michael. I am getting ready to buy a new controller. I love your video. But, I can't but worry - why are there hundreds of people getting rid of their Pioneer DDJ=SX2 on E-bay and other sites? Is there a reason? or should I go for the Pioneer ddj-rx? Thanks, Steve

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+Steve Korte only difference is rekordbox instead of Serato software. I haven't used RB so I'm not sure how software compares. Sx2 has been out for a while and is very popular so that's why there are many.

[@stevekorte6135]

Cool = that makes sense, thanks so much for the reply, Steve

[@varmintbaby434]

@@stevekorte6135 Donny, also, you'll see a lot of an expensive controller on Ebay because a lot of new DJ's get into the hobby/craft and buy a big time controller right off the bat. Then they are too lazy to put in the work it takes to become a good DJ and end up selling the equipment. It takes a long time to build up the muscle memory and skills it takes to DJ effectively. Most people aren't willing to wait that long. Getting good at anything requires time and pressure. By pressure I meant pushing, meaning "doing it". That's the only way. You can't expect to buy a DJ controller and be as good at scratching as Skratch Bastid or DJ Jazzy Jeff. Those guys have logged thousands of hours on the turntables/controllers. There's your explanation!

[@semian546]

I want to buy a controller and now i got a question: How long will it take to understand the most important things ?

[@MichaelHolmes777]

The basics are pretty simple and you should pick up in an hour. With time you'll pick up on some of the nuances. Like anything really.

[@semian546]

Michael Holmes Ok thanks for the fast answer. Where are you from ?

[@MichaelHolmes777]

I live in all the Georgias of the world. In the US currently going back to European Georgia in Feb. You?

[@TheJOKA187]

Michael Holmes bruh I had a question could u play music from itunes on serato? Like is music from itunes compatible with the controller?

[@alexschmutz3566]

Yes there's a setting for itunes

[@promatrix561]

Hey man please answer Me does this Ddj sx2 comes with Serato Dj? I'm a beginner and I don't know nothing about Dj I want to buy this! And start practicing please answer me!

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+PRO Matrix (Cool Cat) Yes. Yes it does. To check if a controller comes with serato you can go to the following address. serato.com/hardware/all/controllers Note some say "Serato Enabled" meaning they come with it and some say "upgrade ready" meaning you have to pay an additional fee for full version of Serato DJ. Happy djing!

[@promatrix561]

alright so wait i buy the deck and then when i plug it to my pc its going to download serato?

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+PRO Matrix (Cool Cat) yes.

[@promatrix561]

alright thanks man another question do you think this is a good deck for a beginner? because I am

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+PRO Matrix (Cool Cat) Yes - Because it does everything you could ever want it to. No because its a bit expensive. If you've got the money to spend then go for it. If not check out my other video on how to dj with just a laptop. PS I'm planning on selling mine for $850. Email if interested at [e-mail] kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqTdk6eJjbyEa9E

[@tribalfromthetrapdontrappi3030]

Sick!

[@khwannapatnakanart4700]

How i restart its. It's alway error. Please tell me.

[@MichaelHolmes777]

Your computer meets the minimum software requirements for serato dj? I'd try testing with a different computer to see if issue is Controller or computer. Also you could try reinstalling or updating the software. Good luck.

[@dizzybalboa41]

great tutorial… :)

[@MichaelHolmes777]

dizzy balboa Thanks for watching!

[@diskjokk]

Thank you very much for this video. I'm going to upgrade from my Traktor S2 to the Pioneer DDJ-SX2; placing an order later this week. I have two questions I hope you can help with? What is beat gridding like on this device? For example, if I have a need to beat grid an 80's track so that I can sync it in mixes, is it difficult to do on this device? My second question is, how good is the sound card in the device? For my Traktor S2, I had to buy a mixer because the sound card couldn't handle the kind of sound I needed for mobile parties. So, do I need to use an external mixer for parties or is the sound card decent enough to handle my JBL EON 15's? Thanks again for an excellent video. Consider me a new sub to your channel.

[@ivanxdiaz3735]

Great video

[@classicdell]

I meant jog wheel

[@DJShadeChylde]

I was told that I didn't have the view count to have an opinion. I've got 15 years between vinyl and MP3 DJ'ing, and shows on bills with the likes of Victor Niglio, Caked Up!, Sound Remedy, and others... My last show was in Upstate NY, sold 3,317 tickets, boasted 4 stages, and 65 artists over three days. I'm not a piece of shit, and you won't unjustifiably hurt my reputation in a public forum because you are childish and unable to take criticism. I also orient on playing shows and selling tickets more than recording shit in my bedroom studio and using keywords/adwords to give the outward appearance of popularity or relevance. I don't give a shit about my KZbin Channel, because it has never really hindered or benefitted the fact that I get by with a live presence. In FACT, I only really use it to upload fresstyle productions and show people the original material I have written without any studio-production background. I don't have the time to fuck off in a bedroom shooting videos. I do WORK Sir. I eat, support a 14 year old daughter, and support a grandmother strictly off of my decks. You put the name of one of the most popular DJ controllers on the market and "Tutorial" in the title, of course you're clickbait. But the fact of the matter is, this video sucks. And anyone who knows anything about Audio/DJ'ing in general, knows you were lazy and had mismatched beats and distracting audio going while you were talking. I put this nicely originally, but you guy, are an unprofessional butthurt prick who can't take constructive criticism. You called me a Chuck E. Cheese DJ in public for me suggesting you lower or mute the audio when you speak? And use tracks that were relevant and not annoyingly played to DEATH at the date of upload. That is childish, unprofessional, sandbox kiddie, fuckery. AND I had sub'd to your page despite this video sucking, because you had other quality offerings. I am a LOT bigger-person and more professional in my conduct, because I would never attack someone for making suggestions. I'm going to prove that by not unsubscribing, because despite your acting like a butthurt juvenile fuckboy, I was backing your play and will continue to do so. Good Day.

[@MichaelHolmes777]

Sorry if you took umbrage to the Chuck E thing. I thought it was kind of witty. You've obviously built a nice business and I respect that. Yes the djing in the video could be better. I did play the same 2 tracks for 10 minutes. The point I'd make is that DJing and video production are two separate fields. I'm around average at both. There's camera stuff that could have been better too even though I'm using a $1,000 tripod and $1,000 slider. There's better dj's and there's better video producers out there, but it's a limited subset that can do both. That's why I say if you want to do a better job, learn the video production thing and go for it. I think part of my success in product reviews is that I represent an average user. The pioneer product videos are overproduced. I loved watching Braindead's sx performance, but I'm never gonna get to that level of complexity and neither will the average user. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXXPemuebcp1hdE

[@DJShadeChylde]

Okay +Michael Holmes. Truce, then ;) ? Maybe you could collaborate with some guys who are full-performer, but lack the time, knowledge, equipment, or even just the ability to produce videos? I think we should all band together, personally. The industry is getting flooded with people who have horrible attitudes, no actual education or value in the formation and history of this culture, and think that a few slick photos/videos and buying your way onto lists is the way to have staying power. I do not put you in this shameful category, at all. I am glad that you responded this way. I really did get a bit salty about the Chuck E. Cheese quip, but I'll take your word that it WAS, in fact a quip, and laugh with you about it. I've watched quite a few of your videos, and I have to say, you're onto something, and should keep it up. I have a new SX2 arriving Thursday, as I stubbornly waited this long to upgrade from the SX1. I'm excited, as I'm sidelined until the spring on bookings (except local smaller stuff). Who knows, maybe with more time on my hands, I can put a little effort into YT? Cheers, and thanks! James "Shade Chylde" Thomas

[@DJShadeChylde]

P.S. How in the HECK does one get into product reviewing?

[@MichaelHolmes777]

Truce :) I sent you a fb message.

[@djnvision]

Where in Upstate NY u preform (im from there)

[@Thedog30]

how annoying ...plus u can do 32 beat loops if u press along.. you have no idea about this keep at it though

[@lugiakane470]

cost £2,495 wish had the money

[@MichaelHolmes777]

I made this vid for djing with just a laptop, but the bigger setup is nicer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqTdk6eJjbyEa9E

[@djmickeyrendon7]

terrible tutorial...

[@MichaelHolmes777]

Thanks for the feedback. What would you like to see to improve the quality?

[@MichaelHolmes777]

+Ernie Rendon I've made some changes to my editing process. Let me know if you like this video better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqTdk6eJjbyEa9E

[@DJRussellBrian]

+Michael Holmes This guy just needs to keep his opinions to himself. I thought it was an excellent tutorial. He's just saying your tutorial is terrible so people click on his youtube channel thinking he has better teaching skills. Very manipulative. Nobody click on his channel!

[@MichaelHolmes777]

Brian Russell Hey Brian. Thanks for watching. I've learned there are professionals in the dj business and there's also skeevy people that think they can raise themselves up by putting you down or doing stuff like stealing gigs you give them. It's pretty clear the long term play is to be respected among your peers. If Ernie had any subscribers I'd probably give more weight to what little he had to say. The fact is I'm too busy producing quality content. I rank for "DJ Equipment", and "How to DJ" and have started a new channel focussed on consumer products in general. Check out Consumerthon. kzbin.info/door/X-RiwM3U8IPE639LsZv_qw