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Pioneer DJ

DDJ-S1 Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2011

Professional two-channel Serato ITCH controller with laptop dock, needle search, balanced master output and auxiliary/microphone inputs.

Overview

Mixer channels
2
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Operation mode
Computer
Controller layout
Club / standard
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Standalone playback
No
Standalone mixer
No
DVS
No
Serato DJ VirtualDJ

Specifications

Units:

“-” means no value is recorded. Conversions (≈) are approximate.

Software & operation

Official software support

Serato DJ

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
-

Originally made for Serato ITCH; Pioneer later added Serato DJ support.

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

Legacy controller: official support may be limited to older software versions and operating systems.

About software support & licenses →

Operation mode
Computer
Standalone playback
No
Built-in audio interface
Yes

Decks & mixer

Mixer channels
2
Deck control
2
Physical deck sections
2
Controller layout
Club / standard
Standalone mixer
No
DVS
No
Channel gain / trim knobs
Yes
EQ bands per channel
3
User-replaceable crossfader
No
Hardware crossfader curve
No

Connections

Master output
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Booth output
None
Headphones
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
Microphone inputs
  • 1 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
  • 1 × 6.35 mm TRS
Line / phono inputs
None
Aux input
  • 1 × stereo RCA
Computer USB
  • 1 × USB-B
Dual-computer support
No
DMX output
No
Built-in speakers
No

Jog wheels & transport

Jog display
Yes Playing-address LED display; no LCD.
Jog display technology
LED
Feel / tension adjustment
No

Performance & FX

Dedicated stems controls
No
Hardware FX
No
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons
Extra features
  • Needle Search
  • laptop dock

Display & media

Main display
No display
Touchscreen technology
No touchscreen
Media / storage
None
Network / wireless
None

Size & power

Width
680 mm
Depth
318 mm
Height
95.2 mm
Weight
5 kg
Power source
AC adapter

Audio specifications

Frequency response
20 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)
101
Master out THD (USB, %)
0.006
Audio note
Master output. Pioneer doesn’t specify the converter bit depth or sample rate.

Manual, firmware & drivers

User manual ↗ Firmware & drivers ↗

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