Pioneer DDJ SZ (Pioneer DDJ-SZ Controller)



Taking a lead from technology and know-how cultivated through development of professional DJ equipment, the Pioneer DDJ-SZ controller has the same level of operability as Pioneer’s professional DJ controllers. Authentic DJ performances can be given as though playing with a component DJ system combining multi-player and mixer.

Two sound cards and USB ports enable two computers to be connected at the same time. A dedicated A/B button on each side of the controller enables DJs to split the controller and assign each half between the two USB ports for seamless DJ handovers with no more awkward gaps in the music.

DJs can enjoy even more creative freedom thanks to a high/low pass filter on every channel, including the two MIC channels and sampler, plus Master channel, while each effects can be fine-tuned using the large rotary parameter dial. High-quality FX include the new Oscillator– Noise, Siren, Cymbal and Horn – as well as popular Sound Color FX – Pitch, Echo, Jet and Filter

“OSCILLATOR” adds sounds to produce new musical developments
The Pioneer DDJ-SZ controller is equipped with an “OSCILLATOR” that emits four types of sound (NOISE, SIREN, CYMBAL, HORN). Simply select the type of sound you want to output and turn the knob to produce new developments in the music by overlaying sounds on top of the music being played, further emphasizing exciting parts of the music, and so on.
“SOUND COLOR FX” adds diverse arrangements to music
The Pioneer DDJ-SZ controller includes four types of “SOUND COLOR FX” functions (PITCH, JET, ECHO, FILTER), which are a popular part of the DJM series. Various effects can be added to the music simply by turning the knob, opening up the possibility of a diverse range of remixes. It is also possible to synchronize ECHO to the BPM of the music being played by obtaining BPM information from “Serato DJ”.

The latest DJ software Serato DJ (free to download) for a truly unique DJing experience

The four external inputs allow DJs to connect CDJs and turntables and use the Pioneer DDJ-SZ controller as a stand-alone four-channel mixer. In addition, the unit has two dedicated MIC inputs with Hi/Low EQ, enabling voice MCing without sacrificing mixer channels. Plus two Master Out ports (balanced and RCA) and one balanced Booth Out port mean DJs can connect to a variety of PA set-ups.

The Pioneer DDJ-SZ controller inherits high quality audio circuitry from Pioneer DJ’s pro-DJ equipment, including two built-in 24-bit sound cards, a precision engineered Wolfson DAC providing a signal-to-noise ratio of 111 dB on the Master Out to ensure incredibly pure sound reproduction

The Pioneer DDJ-SZ controller inherits high quality audio circuitry from Pioneer DJ’s pro-DJ equipment, including two built-in 24-bit sound cards, a precision engineered Wolfson DAC providing a signal-to-noise ratio of 111 dB on the Master Out to ensure incredibly pure sound reproduction

? All buttons and knobs, as well as the soundcard*2, are “PLUG AND PLAY” – configured in advance to work with “Serato DJ”.
? Top plate and jog wheels built with an aluminum stylish finish
? Slip Mode for precision scratching: Slip Mode silently continues track playback during a loop, reverse or scratch, and brings the music back at the right point when the DJ exits the performance. It also adds a further level to the Performance Pads, enabling tricks such as Slip Hot Cue
? Needle Search: touch strip for intuitive, fast searches
? P-LOCK Fader Caps are impossible to pull off in the heat of a mix.
? Auto Standby” function switches to standby mode when a state of no use or no input continues for a certain period of time.

Pioneer DDJ-SZ Controller
Software Serato DJ
Number of channels 4 audio channels, 2 mic channels
Input ports CD/LINE×4 (RCA), PHONO×2 (RCA)
MIC x 2 (XLR & 1/4 inch combined PHONE x 1, 1/4 inch PHONE x 1)
Output ports MASTER OUT×2 (RCA×1, XLR×1)
BOOTH OUT×1 (1/4 inch PHONE)
HEADPHONE MONITOR OUT×2 (front panel 1/4 inch PHONE, ?3.5mm MiniPin)
Other ports USB x 2 (Type B)
Sampling rate 44.1 kHz
D/A converter 24 bit  
A/D converter 24 bit
Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion ratio 0.002% or less (USB)
S/N ratio 111 dB or above (USB)
Head room 19 dB
Maximum dimensions 870 mm (W) × 419.5 mm (D) × 98.4 mm (H)
Unit weight 10.4 kg
Serato DJ System Requirements
Applicable OS (Windows) Windows® 7
32-bit: (CPU) 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo /(Memory) 2GB
64-bit: (CPU) 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo / (Memory) 4GB
32-bit: (CPU) Core i3, i5 or i7 1.07 GHz / (Memory) 2GB
64-bit: (CPU) Core i3, i5 or i7 1.07 GHz / (Memory) 4GB
Applicable OS (Mac) Mac OS X v10.9.1/10.8.5/10.7.5/10.6.8
32-bit: (CPU) 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo / (Memory) 2GB
64-bit: (CPU) 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo / (Memory) 4GB
32-bit: (CPU) Core i3, i5 or i7 1.07 GHz / (Memory) 2GB
64-bit: (CPU) Core i3, i5 or i7 1.07 GHz / (Memory) 4GB
Display resolution 1,280 x 720 or higher resolution