Pioneer DJ DDJ-SX2 Features Talkthrough

[@Silkroads733]

I like people like this explaining things to me, I can tell he's not one of those arrogant know it all types. It's often said it takes one to know one.. So I am one of those arrogant know it all types. I hope I can change that about myself sooner than later. I have one of those controllers and still have not learned much about it in the two years I've owned it.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks 🙂

[@LB-lx8iq]

Amen

[@modernmusicstudio303]

Thank for the walkthrough! Love the DJ Serato flip feature they added!

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem!

[@Cylume.]

Thank you Joey. I think color hot cues, with RGB lights inside, should really be a standard by now. Just give them to us. I don't care if they don't even match in their complementary software, so long as the midi mapping capability is there for other software to take use of it. Are they trying to save money on led lights? What gives??? I like your shirt, by the way.

[@digitaldjtips]

+DjCylume Thanks! Haha

[@msct6214]

Thanks for the vid, I have a DDJ-SB right now and I need a upgrade. Really want this, probably going to get it now. :D

[@digitaldjtips]

Cool! Let us know what you think :)

[@msct6214]

Either this or the DDJ-RX, cant decide :o

[@digitaldjtips]

Hmm - well depends if you want a dedicated Rekordbox DJ controller (RX) or one that works with both Serato DJ/Rekordbox DJ (SX2)

[@AgentBacalhau]

my friend has one of those, i like it a lot, its a very good controler (sx2)

[@deejayshmoove]

I assume you have to "sacrafice" one 'deck' if you want to use a microphone if 4 decks are in use

[@BS_Patrol]

Yeah bought and sold mine last year...great timing.

[@digitaldjtips]

+websoaps Nice!

[@VITALYENRIQUE]

I can use DVS timecode on all 4 channels?

[@alexandersamuel5638]

Picking this up soon!

[@emmanuelrobert1185]

PLS!! IT IS VERY IMPORTANT, i want to buy a pioneer ddj sx2, and i want to buy with it a turntable, wich turntable is good and i can plug it with my sx2 and the dvs???

[@arkadiuszmikina4563]

It has been introduced nearly 2 years ago..... are we having DDJ-SX3 soon ? (and DDJ-SZ2 for that matter?)

[@digitaldjtips]

+ARKADIUSZ MIKINA Not sure! This is the first time we could review this one, though :)

[@arkadiuszmikina4563]

+Digital DJ Tips Thanks for reviewing it though guys ;)

[@boby200082]

Thanks been waiting for this

[@digitaldjtips]

+Rob McCammon You're welcome Rob!

[@mialatiffa6260]

Will this be compatible with the dennon 2900's cdjs ?

[@digitaldjtips]

It's capable of being upgraded with Serato DVS, letting you hook up a pair of turntables or CDJs to use timecode vinyl or CDs :)

[@AlexTheBubble1]

If I connect my turntables to this controller will they play backward like they do in this video lol

[@sachaharlan2578]

I was wondering if it comes with Serato Intro or the full version?

[@digitaldjtips]

It's "Serato DJ Enabled", so all you have to do is download it once you get the controlleer (no further activation/licenses required)

[@sachaharlan2578]

***** Okay thank you very much

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome!

[@simiqz]

Do you know where the cheapest place to buy this? and does it work with serato ?

[@digitaldjtips]

Hey Simeon, yep it works with Serato DJ, and likely check on Amazon, Serato's website, or another music store (B&H, Musician's Friend, Sweetwater...)

[@georgewells4288]

What is that turntable called?

[@digitaldjtips]

+George wells Gold version of the Pioneer DJ PLX-1000s: www.digitaldjtips.com/2014/07/pioneer-plx-1000-turntable-officially-announced/

[@deepldnradio8925]

Does the SX2 have a full licence for Serato or do you need to buy it?

[@digitaldjtips]

Should be Serato DJ enabled, so no further licenses are required (just download the software)

[@JSmith-mu3fq]

Have you ever had any firmware or control issues with this controller???

[@britain2brasil]

Can I use the four deck setup with the 2 plates and two TT s at the same time or is that not how it works

[@digitaldjtips]

You can, yes :)

[@britain2brasil]

Digital DJ Tips thanks dude got some earlier just by coincidence (lol) can’t wait as I’m a four deck dj that’s made my day really.

[@discoballaudio9369]

hi!, thanks 4 the video!...so if i plug a turntable with serato timecode vinil to a ddj-SX , i cant control the software? i can´t use the SX like an interface? ..

[@laughalonggreatlaughs2120]

How do I get only to deck on my aerator for ddj sx2 it's showing 4 decks???

[@gilbertgonzales2911]

I have a ddj sx to and i have a technics turntable i just want to clear that i can connect my turntable direct withou using dvs like denon dj ds1? My ddj-sx2 say that dvs ready

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes you can, you just have to purchase the DVS expansion pack from Serato

[@gilbertgonzales2911]

@@digitaldjtips thank you

[@ProlePatrolMusic]

Nice video! Short and to the point. But isnt the SX2 like 1 or 2 yrs old now?

[@digitaldjtips]

+Martin Illuminertix Thanks! Yeah, it's on the older side ;) First chance we had to review it fully!

[@ReggieMCH]

does it works well with Windows 10 laptops 64 bit??

[@digitaldjtips]

With Serato DJ? Yep, it should work well :)

[@leoftw9241]

Laptop requirments??

[@robertw.1499]

Hi Buddy, need your help if possible. Have been experiencing sound dropouts using my DDJ-SX2 in all my DJing software programmes: Traktor (current version), Serato DJ (current version) and Djay Pro (current version). Have tried different USB cables and using different USB ports, problem still occurs. I'm connected to an iMac running Catalina 3.3GHz Quad Core i5, 16GB Memory. Any ideas? Has been happening for a couple of months now and I've nearly given up on it 😔

[@digitaldjtips]

Definitely a Mac issue, it's nothing to do with your controllers, cable or software. that's the most I can diagnose form a distance - try closing down everything you don't need on the Mac before running your DJ software.

[@tszvj]

Not to be rude but the DDJ-SX2 came out in the summer of 2014, why is the review and talk through happening a year later?

[@digitaldjtips]

+SixSix we just didn't have a chance to review it until now, so it's just a short "what's different" about it compared to the original :)

[@lyndonnoel7266]

hi guys i record my sets on serato dj but i cant get it to download to my phone or tablet i was wondering if you have any advice for me?

[@digitaldjtips]

Hey Lyndon, so you've recorded your sets and are trying to download them directly from Serato DJ? Are you opening them in a separate music library away from Serato DJ? Should be easy enough to transfer them via USB if you have them as music on your laptop

[@lyndonnoel7266]

Thanks

[@tariqali6822]

Can I use a cdj 800 mk2 with the ddj sx2??

[@digitaldjtips]

It'll plug in, yes.

[@gilbertgonzales2911]

Amd how about the vinyl where can i buy it?

[@digitaldjtips]

A quick google should find local retailers that sell the DVS vinyl :)

[@DJbernardo1320]

Can SX2 work on rekordbox 6 running dvs ?

[@digitaldjtips]

Haven't tried it, probably will - check the Pioneer site it'll list compatible hardware

[@lavelldeacon]

Does this controller work with Virtual dj 8?

[@LB-lx8iq]

This or ddj 800?

[@digitaldjtips]

If you can get the SX2 super cheap then go for it, if not the 800 is a lot newer

[@LB-lx8iq]

@@digitaldjtips I got it for $500 guy used it at home to practice only I think I got a steal maybe in a yr I will upgrade to ddj 1000 srt

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice! It's a great controller :)

[@harryb4852]

This or mc7000

[@poperapping4450]

no usb

[@crociati17]

I have the original, but this looks tiny..

[@digitaldjtips]

+crociati17 Portable!

[@alexandersamuel5638]

its the same size as the original SX

[@Dimlowuk]

why so late?

[@digitaldjtips]

+Our Great life First chance we had to review it :)

[@calvinho1301]

Can I play normal vinyl besides serato vinyl through this controller?

[@digitaldjtips]

Hi Calvin, yes you can :-)

[@calvinho1301]

Great thanks!!