PLX-CRSS12: Analog Turntable, Digital Convenience | Pioneer DJ Review & Demo

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One of the biggest benefits of using timecode records for scratching is that they’re resistant to skipping, since the signal is robust enough to ignore the needle jumping. But in the moments we’re generating timecode, why use a needle at all?
The CRSS12 does this digitally, instead. On top of that, it has MIDI-mappable buttons on the side. These are not only great for accessing things like hot cues, but for using stems as well.
The basic concept is this: take Pioneer DJ’s PLX-1000 turntable, add some buttons and features to make it friendly for scratch DJs, and make it automatically generate timecode.
There’s a lot of talk about this being a hybrid controller-slash-turntable thing, but really, that’s all that’s happening here. It’s a great turntable, with features made to enhance the experience of Serato or rekordbox-based scratch DJs.
00:00 | Intro
04:00 | Creative Possibilities
05:29 | Features & Layout
09:21 | Magvel Clamp
11:23 | Scratch Demo
12:08 | Value Proposition
13:33 | Wrap Up
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[@hot4futureyears2come]

Great device.

[@abrahamrios6503]

Will this unit work with my reloop Flux? So I can use my analog rotary mixer.

[@trancevoyagesessions]

As a mixing DJ I want to see it in normal orientation. How off putting will the layout be?

[@jimboblivesforever]

I think these turntables are an impressive technological excercice and would be well-suited as club gear that caters to vinyl and digital DJs, especially with a mixer like an S9. However, for anyone who has to pay out of their own pocket for these, there are lots of other options which makes these a difficult choice. For the kind of money you'd pay for two of these, one could buy a FLX10 AND two random Super-OEM turntables, and possibly Phase on top of that. Sans the controller, you'd pay less for two decks and Phase than you would for one PLX-CRSS12. So the Porsche SUV comparison is quite correct in my opinion.

[@djstretchtone9851]

I like that The FLX 10 has Recordbox and Serato. Can I ask for your opinion & advice? Does the Flex 10 have a good preamp built-in to the FLX 10? If you only have a DDJ 1000, and wanted to connect this turntable or a Tech 1200 turntable - What kind of preamp etc would you recommend? This would be for gigs and home use? This question may sound odd, But I Love my Real Vinyl Records too. Thanks

[@rogerdjezddefreese1135]

Will it work with traktor

[@meganoid_9001]

Actual Wow & Flutter ?

[@sdyksterhouse]

Did you ever notice the arrow on the magvel clamp start to drift when scratching?

[@charlesbayard2524]

Yes I did how can that be prevented

[@sdyksterhouse]

@@charlesbayard2524 wondering the same

[@desmondlee4799]

I just wish it could play in reverse

[@trancevoyagesessions]

What pioneer doesn’t tell you, is one will arrive with a dead internal magnet… .. PLX1000 retuned loose tone arm, CRSS12 returning magnet not workings. QC Pioneer?

[@s_p_e_l_lveryw_e_l_l]

6 feet deep

[@bboymac84]

So if you lose or forget that little clamp your screwed basically? 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ferndog681]

There is a little button where the clamp goes on the side and it’s magnetic so it will be hard to lose and it is also magnetic with the record spindle. I just got them and I use vinyl which the clamp doesn’t need to be used. The only downside I saw was that the spindle is longer than normal so 45 adapters that have a design on top will lot work

[@bboymac84]

@@ferndog681 I’m buying two clamps in case the 1st one breaks or gets lost or stolen.

[@djstretchtone9851]

Great idea just like extra cords cables etc

[@bboymac84]

@@djstretchtone9851 yea we are forgetful people. Just carry a spare in case something happens

[@charlesbayard2524]

No, you literally can use a napkin

[@johnkiz9310]

I don't understand the hype surrounding these decks. They're $1,400 a piece and are basically a watered down version of the Reloop RP 8000 MK2 which could be had on sale at the moment for $650. Yeah, the clamp is cool, but who cares if you're not using Serato or Rekordbox? A pair of RP 8000 mk2s and PHASE will run you around $1,700 while a pair of these go for 2,800 with less features and PHASE is still needed if not on Serato or Rekordbox 😂

[@trancevoyagesessions]

I’ve used a set of these just for straight up mixing vinyl. I’ve used many turntables over the past 20 years or more. These are the best.

[@johnkiz9310]

@@trancevoyagesessions Maybe the best you have used. But even if they were the best, are they worth 1,400? Fuck no. So tell me... What exactly makes them the best?

[@trancevoyagesessions]

@@johnkiz9310Been Djing / mixing for over 20 years. These are the best I’ve ever mixed on. Enough said. Have a great life.