SoundKontrols

Pioneer DDJ-S1

The DDJ-S1 allows for easy transfer of music from the user’s laptop with a USB connection for simplicity and quick “plug-and-play” capability with Serato ITCH DJ software. For additional convenience, the controller also comes with a space saving computer dock that allows a laptop’s keyboard to slip directly under the controller, enabling its monitor to be closer to the DJ to provide fast visuals of song information while mixing. The device adopts Pioneer’s “P-LOCK Fader Cap,” designed to prevent the fader caps from slipping.

Introducing the Pioneer DDJ-S1 controller, carefully designed to deliver Pioneer operability to users of Serato ITCH DJ software. Available from the beginning of April, the DDJ-S1 offers familiarity, innovation and pure controllerism to maximize performance with Serato ITCH software.
The perfect home or mobile DJ set-up, the DDJ-S1 features balanced XLR input/output for connection direct to professional PA equipment, and a microphone talk-over feature to make MC’ing a breeze. Add to this the simple Plug and Play connection, amazing software features and superior hardware control, and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is a major force to be reckoned with.
The DDJ-S1 has a suggested retail price of 1299 euros / £1099 which includes VAT.

The DDJ-S1 controller offers tight integration with Serato ITCH software, allowing DJs to play music files direct from their laptop without the need to ever touch the keyboard. The effect control area allows DJs to add Serato ITCH DJ FXto their mixes, while the master and channel level meters are located centrally on the unit, allowing DJs to monitor the level of the master and each channel while adjusting the volume.

The controller’s layout inherits tried and tested Pioneer functionality, offering excellent operability. The controls include an alphabetic search function for quick song selection and a slip mode for looping, reversing and scratching without changing the song tempo.

Unlike most controllers on the market, the DDJ-S1 controller is quipped with various inputs and outputs, including a balanced XLR inout/output (1 of each) for connecting direct to professional PA equipment. Plus, both microphone inputs are equipped with a talk-over function to lower the music volume when receiving input from the microphone.

Optimized audio circuitry in the master output area, borrowed from Pioneer pro-DJ equipment, ensures high quality sound that has beaten the competition hands down in listening tests. This, coupled with audio characteristics optimized for Serato ITCH software, ensure superior sound delivery.

A Playing Address feature displays track progression on an LED display, while the needle search function allows DJs to quickly skip through a song to a preferred playback point.

A space for laptop keyboards under the controller eliminates set-up issues, and places the screen in the DJs line of sight at all times.

All buttons are pre-assigned to the software functions, and the controller can be connected to the computer via USB cable, meaning DJs can truly “Plug and Play’. The DDJ-S1 can also be powered by the USB port of a computer .

SPECIFICATIONS

Included software: Serato ITCH
Input terminals: MIC x 2 (top XLR / 1/4 inch PHONE x 1, front 1/4 inch PHONE x 1), AUX x 1 (RCA)
Output terminals: MASTER OUT x 2 (XLR x 1, RCA x 1), HEADPHONE MONITOR OUT x 2 (front 1/4 inch PHONE, mini pin)
Other terminals: USB B connector x 1
Frequency range: 20Hz – 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.01% or less
Included AC adapter: Power 120 V AC 60 Hz, rated output 5 V DC
External dimensions: 26.8 in (W) x 3.7 in (H) x 12.5 in (D)
Weight: 11lbs
Compatible OS: Mac OS X (10.4.11, 10.5.11, 10.6 or later), Windows® 7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate, Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional (SP2 and later), (Note: is not compatible with Windows® XP Professional x64 edition)