Pioneer DDJ-SR2 Review

Watch our review video of the new Pioneer DDJ-SR2!

Author:: DJ Blaze
Updated:: Feb 12, 2018
Original:: Oct 30, 2017

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Overview

The Pioneer DDJ-SR2 is an update to the original DDJ-SR which was one of my top-three favorite controllers of all time for Serato DJ. The DDJ-SR2 has all the good features of the original unit and it adds RGB backlit color pads, XLR Balanced outputs, a Serato DJ club-kit ready soundcard for turntable or CDJ Timecode playback control, and Pitch N Time and Pitch Play controls. It also comes bundled with the full version of the Serato DJ software as well as the Serato DJ Pitch N Time package to get you started. Check out our full Video review and see the review summary below to see if the DDJ-SR2 is right for you.

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Review Video & Demo

Unboxing Video

Pros

Comes Bundled w/Serato DJ & Pitch-N-Time
16 RGB Backlit Pad with All Pad Modes
Serato DJ Pitch-N-Time Dedicated Controls and Pitch Play
Solid Build Quality & Compact Form Factor
Serato DVS RCA Inputs & XLR/TRS/RCA Master/Booth Outputs
Low Latency & Great Feel Jog Wheels/Low Crossfader Lag & Cut-In

Cons

Small Pitch Sliders

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Watch our review of the new Pioneer DJ DDJ-XP2 controller.

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Check out the unboxing video of the Pioneer DDJ-SR2 Controller

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The New Pioneer DJ DDJ-RR is very similar to the DDJ-SR for Serato, but this one is built specifically for Rekordbox DJ software and it includes RGB backlit pads that the original did not. The DDJ-RB and DDJ-RR are also the first controllers to support PC Master Out, for playing master output through your computer’s internal speakers or connected desktop speakers, while using the controller for your headphones at the same time. The DDJ-RR also has a new Sequence feature that allows DJ's to perform in new ways. Check out our quick unboxing video to get our first impressions on the new DDJ-RR.

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Earlier today Pioneer DJ announced their two newest DJ controllers that are made to work exclusively with their new DJ software Rekordbox. The new Pioneer DDJ-RB and DDJ-RR controllers were revealed in today's latest videos by the Pioneer DJ team. Check out the new controllers after the jump.

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Pioneer DJ has announced that there is a brand new Serato DJ controller coming out next month called the Pioneer DDJ-SX2. The DDJ-SX2 is a new version of the ever-popular DDJ-SX which we reviewed when it was released almost two years ago. The new Pioneer DDJ-SX2 inherits all of the features of the original and adds multi-color RGB backlit Performance pads, hotcue markers on the jog wheel display, Serato Flip controls, and it is Serato DJ DVS compatible right out of the box.

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Watch our quick unboxing & first impressions video of the new Pioneer DDJ-XP1 for Rekordbox DJ.

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Pioneer DJ has recently released a brand new beginner-level Digital DJ controller for their Serato lineup called the DDJ-SB. This new compact and USB-Powered controller has the familiar 16 Performance Pads layout, Slip-Mode, built-in Low Pass/High Pass filter knobs, and comes bundled with Serato DJ Intro for the excellent street price of only $300. We're currently working on the DDJ-SR review, so the DDJ-SB review will just have to wait in line. In the meantime, Pioneer has just released a slew of new tutorial videos to get owners started off on the right path.