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DDJ-SX Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2012

Four-channel Serato controller with velocity-sensitive performance pads, standalone mixer inputs and professional outputs.

Overview

Mixer channels
4
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Operation mode
Computer / mobile
Controller layout
Club / standard
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Standalone playback
No
Standalone mixer
Yes
DVS
No
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Specifications

Units:

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

Software & operation

Official software support

Serato DJ

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
Yes (Pro)

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

djay

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
-

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

About software support & licenses →

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

Decks & mixer

Mixer channels
4
Deck control
4
Physical deck sections
2
Controller layout
Club / standard
Standalone mixer
Yes
DVS
No
Channel gain / trim knobs
Yes
EQ bands per channel
3
User-replaceable crossfader
No
Hardware crossfader curve
Yes

Connections

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

Jog wheels & transport

Jog display
No
Jog display technology
No display

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
8
Velocity-sensitive pads
Yes
Pad backlighting
Single-color
Dedicated stems controls
No
Hardware FX
Yes
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons
Extra features
  • Dual Deck Control
  • Slip Mode

Display & media

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

Size & power

Width
664 mm
Depth
357 mm
Height
70.4 mm
Weight
5.8 kg
Power source
AC adapter

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
44.1
Frequency response
20 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)
105
Master out THD (USB, %)
0.003
Audio note
USB path.

Notable included items

Notable included items
  • AC adapter
  • Power plug
  • USB cable

Manual, firmware & drivers

User manual ↗ Firmware & drivers ↗

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