Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000SRT: Serato Controller with NXS2 Layout
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The Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000SRT brings the CDJ-2000NXS2 layout, full-size jog wheels, and Serato DJ Pro to a 4-channel controller for your home setup.
The Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000SRT is a 4-channel controller that brings the layout of the club flagship CDJ-2000NXS2 directly to your home Serato setup. This model is entirely focused on Serato DJ Pro. Pioneer DJ included a voucher for the complete Serato DJ Suite, which comprised Serato DJ Pro and several Expansion Packs, with the first 5,000 units shipped.
At a glance
- 4-channel controller for Serato DJ Pro
- Full-size jog wheels from the CDJ-2000NXS2 with Color On Jog Display
- MAGVEL FADER designed for over 10 million movements
- 16 multi-colored Performance Pads for Hot Cues, Rolls, Slicer, Sampler, and Pitch Play
Club-Standard Layout
If you've ever stood in front of an NXS2 setup, you'll immediately feel at home with the DDJ-1000SRT. The jog wheels are full-sized and their response can be adjusted via Jog Adjust. At the center of each jog wheel is a color On Jog Display that shows track information, so you don't have to look at your laptop. The MAGVEL FADER ensures precise scratching and, according to the manufacturer, is designed for more than 10 million movements.
Pads, Effects, and Key Functions
The 16 multi-colored Performance Pads – eight per deck – cover Hot Cues, Rolls, Slicer, Sampler, and Pitch Play. For mixing and transitions, four Sound Color FX and 14 Beat FX are available. Additionally, the controller features its own Key Shift and Key Sync buttons, providing direct access to Serato Pitch 'n Time DJ's key-related functions – a voucher for this Serato Expansion Pack is included in the package.
Connections for Practical Use
For connecting to a mixer or PA, the DDJ-1000SRT offers two master outputs (XLR and RCA), a booth output, and two headphone outputs. On the input side, you'll find Line/Phono and Line inputs, as well as two microphone inputs. Two USB Type B ports, according to the manufacturer, allow for seamless transitions between two computers for uninterrupted handovers.
| Software | Serato DJ Pro |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Performance Pads | 16 (8 per deck) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (LINE) |
| Inputs | Line/Phono x2, Line x2, Microphone x2 |
| Outputs | Master x2, Booth x1, Headphones x2 |
| USB | 2x USB Type B |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 708.0 x 361.4 x 73.4 mm |
| Weight | 6.0 kg |
“Concentrate on the crowd, not your laptop, thanks to color On Jog Display, which gives you important track information in the center of each jog wheel.”
If you want to expand your setup with more pad tricks or Stems functions, our article on the Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10 features a more recent Stems controller from the same series. A look at our article on the Denon DJ SC6000 Prime is also worthwhile as an alternative in the media player segment.
FAQ
Was a Serato license included with the DDJ-1000SRT?
For the first 5,000 units shipped, Pioneer DJ included a voucher for the complete Serato DJ Suite, which comprised Serato DJ Pro and several Expansion Packs.
Can the controller also be used for scratch DJing with vinyl?
For DVS operation with timecode vinyl, according to the manufacturer, the paid Serato DVS Expansion Pack is required, which extends the controller with the corresponding control.
Source: Pioneer DJ, “The Wait is Over: Meet the DDJ-1000SRT”.
