[NAMM] Pioneer DDJ-SZ MIDI Controller announced

The Pioneer DDJ-SZ MIDI control surface is the largest model of the range, with a 35% wider chassis than the other controllers of the DDJ range. It is optimized and ships with Serato DJ and sports a new look inspired by the Pioneer CDJ players.

This oversized DDJ-SZ allows for the addition of new physical controls, including larger jog wheels, 2×8 multicolor blacklit performance pads, a full 4-channel mixer, 2 USB ports and a Magvel crossfader.

Features:

• 4 audio channels, 2 microphone channels
• 8.1” jog wheels with a center display for playback state, cue points and position ; jog resistance adjustment
• 2 × 4 effects : Hot Cue, Roll, Slider and Sampler
• 2 × 8 pressure sensitive performance pads
• 2 USB ports for simultaneous connection to two computers
• Mixer with Sound Color FX (tempo-synced Pitch, Jet, Echo and Filter), Oscillator (Noise, Siren, Cymbal and Horn effects with adjustable level) and DVS support
• Magvel crossfader
• Slip mode
• Needle Search function
• Built-in audio interface
• P-Lock Fader Cap
• Automatic Standby
• 4 RCA CD/line inputs
• 2 RCA phono inputs
• 2 XLR and 1/4” microphone inputs
• 2 RCA and XLR Master outputs
• 1/4” Booth output
• 2×1/4” and 1/8” headphone outputs

The US suggested price of the new Pioneer DDJ-SZ is $1999. Full details are available at pioneerdjusa.com.