Pioneer DDJ-SZ Hands-On Review

We take the new Pioneer DDJ-SZ controller through its paces in this new review from Chris Brackley/Mojaxx. Grab a DDJ-SZ here: bit.ly/buyddjsz
Read the full review here: www.djtechtools.com/2014/07/08...
Music Credits
Tommi Oskari - Stress Test (Lowbit Records)
www.beatport.com/release/stres...
Spada - Red Velvet Dress (Ego)
www.beatport.com/track/red-vel...
DJ Scene & Jayceeoh - Damn (Fool's Gold Records)
www.beatport.com/track/damn-or...

[@djTLMtv]

MojaxxVDJ Good to see you doing your thing for DJ TechTools my man! You're always on point with the reviews. I had fun reviewing this unit too and I also feel it should have post fader effects. When it comes to turntablism I did notice the difference between CDJ jogwheels and the conductive touch jogwheels on the SZ. I think the CDJ's do react a little bit better/faster. The SZ jogs need a millisecond to be 'activated' when you touch them. It's not much, but still noticeable when you try to do beatjuggles and stuff like that.

[@Mojaxx]

Hey man, thanks for the kind words. I saw your videos with the SZ before I got hold of the review unit, they're good stuff. You're right about the platters, there's certainly something different about the feel. Nothing that can't be adapted to, I think though. I would absolutely suggest that anyone who wants to see how capable the unit is when it comes to turntablism, should check out your video. Big up!

[@robwagenaar40]

Chris Brackley is a great reviewer!! Good stuff once again!!

[@shawnaross8593]

Thank u for support

[@DJKento]

I just got my SZ a few weeks ago. LOVE IT!

[@jorgemartin3057]

I ENVY YOU SO MUCH

[@DJKento]

jorge martin just save up... it's worth it.

[@lawrencebyrdsong7570]

Got one . l love it

[@dodgerdawg42]

7 years later, still cranking out gigs with it 💪

[@richie_dahouse]

Excelente explicación, una pregunta si me puede ayudar tengo una SZ pero no me esta haciendo bien el corte en el croosfader, se escucha un poquito la canción del otro deck, porque puede ser esto. Gracias si puedes ayudar.

[@filipe10225]

I found out a little trick on my ddj sz, on the oscilator section :)

[@Saucifyde]

3:40 this is the best sound on earth

[@AceShowtime]

which do u recommend unmark ns7ii or Pioneer DDJ-SX2 DJ Controller ?

[@truesouljs]

The oscillator FX can't be used on channels 1 & 2? That seems a bit strange.

[@dmitryilin3476]

I wanna get this just because of the air horn, I'm gonna be a true MLG DJ

[@clarencen710]

did they fix the jog wheels issue?

[@dopeclan2548]

Thanks

[@titangrv]

i have been watching your reviews for some time now, i enjoy your work ethic and good journalism skills you put out there ! For the second part this unit is nothing but yet another cruel joke of pioneer, praying on our wallets as they did right after their KURO line of TV's has gone bust, for the amount they are charging young wannabe dj's or mobile dj's is insane, i am sure that within 2 years after selling mass volume of this controllers they will put out something similar like the Numark V7, the unit has come out with faults, regarding the jog wheels and i don't believe this controller will be in dj booths in Ibiza, i hope some of you will see my point, i have spent less on my gear, and i can proudly say I'm glad i did not make pioneer a little richer

[@melpol2005]

WHAT STAND ARE U USING ON THE RIGHT (YOUR LEFT THAT IS)???

[@Mojaxx]

The white stand is a Crane Stand Plus, and the black one is a Crane Stand Pro. The Plus is remarkably good for the money, compared to the more expensive Pro. If you search on KZbin for 'Mojaxx Crane Stand Plus' you'll find the review I did for my old channel.

[@melpol2005]

THANKS FOR DA INFO!!!

[@pajtimdj]

Hi there.I sold my ddj-sx but now I'm really confused which controller to choose: pioneer xdj-rx , ddj-sx2 or ddj-sz.Any suggestion?

[@djrdm2755]

numark ns7ii

[@pajtimdj]

I got pioneer DDJ-SX2 mate :)

[@djrdm2755]

Should of got tecnics mate :)

[@clanoue1167]

No auto loops is a BIG disappointment to me. I currently run 2 cdj2000's and a DJM2000 with a MPD 32. The mpd DOES 8,4,2,1,1/2,1/4,1/8,1/16 Loops for me and the faders run serato effects. I was thinking of switching to the DDJsz but i didnt want to still have my MPD setup anymore. Look like I'm still fucked there. I would assume the same is true with the DDJsp1

[@djseeknz]

well actually There is auto loops and roll dude...

[@mitchsaucier8176]

Does this controller work "plug and play" with Traktor Pro?

[@juniorkhan650]

yes, you just have to map the midi

[@zelp2009]

Well If you have to map the midi it isnt really plug and play, Plug and Play would mean that no need to download any drivers or map any midi, but I guess you did cover the driver part of it.. Bless !

[@Silkmaster4200]

Need TSI file. Here it is PIONEER_DDJ-SZ_V101_win. It's not a link. U go on Pioneerdj.com www.pioneerdj.com/en-us/support/software-information/archive/ddj-sz/#traktor

[@DenkyMusic]

Please.. I want buy a new controller. Pioneer XDJ-RX / SX / SZ or R1? Who is better?

[@djtechtools]

+David Estrelinha Avoid the R1 as it's an older unit now and unlikely to be supported in the future..

[@mathieucaron1779]

What is the name of the track used for the first part of the demo ?

[@Mojaxx]

There is a tracklisting in the video description ;)

[@kr90.k]

can i use it with traktor pro 2 ?

[@Silkmaster4200]

Traktor Pro 3 as well lol

[@ashleystyles6888]

Hi do you get the DVS timecode vinyl in the box?

[@Silkmaster4200]

Pioneer DDJ-SZ unlocked DVS yes.

[@etienne663]

First!! Great video guys

[@mrdee8686]

Update the mixer on it into the new Pioneer 11

[@jorgemartin3057]

what is the first song called?

[@Mojaxx]

The music credits are listed in the video information, in the order played. :)

[@jorgemartin3057]

MojaxxVDJ ARGH nooooo XD for the first time i asked something stupid without looking at the description =P

[@LATRONNIK]

why is there no effects section?

[@GermanTechnoBoy]

There is! They are positioned above the players...

[@LATRONNIK]

GermanTechnoBoy ah ok i was wondering for what those knobs are anyways thx

[@GermanTechnoBoy]

LATRONNIK you're welcome :) check it out at 3:00 when he compares the Serato effects with the hardware built-in ones :)

[@lokdeng]

THE THUMBNAIL SCARED ME FOR A SEC...

[@djx3no36]

Would you still recommend getting it?

[@P4boot]

I wouldn't recommend it myself.

[@kunad2294]

fuck off with pioneer.

[@trinajska]

biggest downside is that you still need to use a laptop...

[@iamstd2]

Well for this kind of money you may as well just invest in a used cdj setup then....

[@DJwumbolgy]

LOLOL At 0:11

[@jmannfilms]

Why is that funny?

[@DJwumbolgy]

It made me laugh, everything just moved

[@EEZAL]

sticking with my ddj sx but man i wish they had of thought of some of these features when making the sx… off the topic whats with all these british geezers over pronouncing the letter K on the end of words lately ???? ( @ 0;15 4 decK ) am i the only one thats picking up on this …. we keep it rugged hear in OZ !!!

[@BrunoSantosmts]

looks good but i am a traktor dj