All user reviews of 5/5 for the Pioneer DDJ-S1

-For how long have you been using?

I have this controller for 3 years. (This is why I paid more expensive than it is now)

-Have you tried many other models before buying it?

I start on the dj control mp3 e2 hercules in, then I tried the steel in the same brand, but also VMS2 from American Audio.

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The +: I love all of this controller! Sturdy, beautiful, easy to use, with nice function: the right buttons in the right places (this is the pioneer), the slip mode, which allows the superimposition of loops, hot cue, scratch on the same song, without it stops running, the needle search is very convenient, control effects with 2 parameter (level / depth and a second parameter) comes with Serato Itch and now compatible with Serato DJ (some small bug in led with the DJ, but probably will be resolved in a future Update.) 2 microphone jack, 1 above the deck A, and one in front of the controller, with Eq mic and auxiliary!

The - ... Not much blame him! Except perhaps to jog a little "bruillant" (meaning the effect of "rolling", but it is not disturbing) but not being a crazy scratcher, it does not bother me!
The cover really expensive transportation!


-How do you rate the value for money?

Today the price (about € 750-800) the value for money is very good I think! It's been three years that I have and it runs almost every day, no trace of wear visible or audible, it withstand some movement and party! And I intend to keep for a long time!

-With experience, you do again this choice?

With experience and time, new controllers are output as the DDJ-SX, I had the opportunity to try, which has more features than the S1, which is why I orienterais today ' hui to the SX, but the SX, I would do this choice eyes closed!

I use it for a month (including 8 hours of mix "live" in the club)

I had a pair of CDJ 500 + small Denon latest issue with a DJM 500. The classic, clean and efficient but a bit "old" and carry around large (in addition to the set cblage ...).

Trs attach Pioneer (never had a problem with their gear - aa real value); j'hsitais on paper between traktor (+ DDJ T1) and Itch (+ DDJ S1).

I tested both and retained the S1 DDJ particular for the following reasons:
+ Mode "Slip" - a joy of flexibility ...
+ A VU-Maître (there is no on T1)
+ Auxiliary input equalizer with + possibility to ask the above effects
The Connect Pro + (no XLR outputs on T1)

J'aprhendais much to go from a 100% Hardware (though robust) of 50/50 Software, with the risk of crash inhrents computer ... To date, APRS (cumulative about 50 hours of total flying time with about 8 live, zero crash (50/50 on Windows XP and Mac OS 32), zero lag (r commands rel lay in real time, the pitch is a Ractive and an atomic stability).

In short, I highly recommend this product, whose performance (compressor-software? - Intgr multi-effects pro, ...) make it an unbeatable solution in terms of qualitprix report, with the comfort supplmentaire intake by Itch in managing tracklist (y / c record sets, automatic mmorisation backgroun of all actions), management of loops, ...

For the form, one might wish in a soft version of ultrieure:
1. The SP6 dclenchement loops directly from the console;
2. An extension of the range of effects (eg, a bandpass rsons, a vocoder, ...)

For how long have you been using it?

I have received since it was released in France since then + / - 3 weeks.

Did you try many other models before getting this one?

I start with a Hercules RMX controller to see if I liked the mix ...
After that I buy 2 CDJ-400 and 1 DJM-400 that I used for 2.5 years that are great to use! but binding for transport ...
I also try CDJ-1000 MK3 and CDJ-800 and Denon DN-S 1200.

What is so special that you like best?

The ease of use, the 5 hot cues, the precision in the mix for my part I find really jogs accurate and quite similar to the CDJ-400, the needle is so nice and search saves time looking for a specific point of music.
New: Slip mode allows lots of creativity in the mix while staying within the time which is pretty cool!

Goodbye CDs, Vinyl ITCH welcome a Macbook and go! use Plug and Play does not beug no latency in the mix even on prolonged use.

What is so special that you like least?

The automatic synchronization function to ban!

What is your opinion about the value for the price?

Who says Pioneer says the high price ... but the quality is there, hit the buttons and even the controller is remarkable! (It's strong!)
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?

I can not have enough experience yet, but I find this style of product really useful for those who want to do this without spending a fortune and pleasure to take his DDJ-S1 anywhere you want: p

Enjoy & Practice

I would say yes without hesitation at the moment!

For how long have you been using it?
Received today at 5am, so I use it since 5am today ...

Have you tried other models?
Controllers, I started long ago with a small MP3 Hercules DJ then numark total control ...
After I had Gemini CDT-05 hybrid with a table Gemini CS-02
I mixed and repeatedly Numark Axis 9 Korg 402 with table ...

Characteristic I like most:
I love the sleep function, but if not everything is perfect ...

I like the least:
The sync feature is useless for me, still prefers to do this manually, but if not nothing wrong ...

Value for money:
Pioneer is good so it's expensive but like all Pioneer products, the quality is by appointment finishes are perfect, it seems to have two and a cdj djm 400 ...
Brief control of the rolC ...!

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
Yes without eyes closed
but if I could afford it anyway I'd take the 900 with a cdj djm ...