The Pioneer DJM-S9 is a battle-ready, two-channel mixer for Serato DJ, designed to empower DJs with ultimate control and creative expression. Built for the rigors of professional DJing, the DJM-S9 combines familiar club-standard ergonomics with revolutionary performance pads and FX customization, setting a new benchmark for Serato DJ mixers. It’s engineered for DJs who demand precision, responsiveness, and deep software integration, making it a true pioneer in performance DJ technology.
Elevate Your Performance with Dynamic Performance Pads
At the heart of the DJM-S9 are its 16 vibrant, multi-color touch pads. These pads unlock a world of dynamic live mixing possibilities, providing tactile access to Hot Cues, Rolls, Slices, Loops, and more. The optimized shape and responsive seat switch connections ensure pinpoint accuracy and immediate triggering, vital for intricate routines and on-the-fly creativity. An integrated EL display instantly shows the active pad mode, keeping you informed and in control during energetic sets. For Serato DJ power users, the pads are fully customizable, allowing you to map other functions and even assign specific colors for enhanced visual cueing and a personalized workflow.
Customise Your Sound with Dedicated FX Buttons
The DJM-S9 puts a universe of effects at your fingertips with its highly customizable FX buttons. Six dedicated buttons on each side of the mixer, plus two in the center, provide direct hardware triggering of effects. On the left bank, DJs can unleash six dedicated Beat FX, instantly adding texture and depth to their mixes. For even greater flexibility, these Beat FX can be swapped out for other popular on-board effects, allowing you to tailor your FX palette to your unique style. The right bank is dedicated to Serato DJ FX*, enabling you to map your favorite software-based effects and their parameters directly to the hardware. The clear and concise OEL display provides visual feedback on effect types and beat settings, ensuring precise control during performance. * Serato DJ offers up to 55 different FX (paid expansion pack needed).
Sculpt Your Sound with Filter FX and Style Levers
Adding another layer of sonic manipulation, the DJM-S9 features a high/low pass filter on each channel. These filters are easily controlled by dedicated knobs, allowing for smooth sweeps and dynamic transitions. Beyond standard filtering, Serato DJ integration allows you to switch to other expressive filter FX, such as Dub Echo, Noise, and Pitch, expanding your creative toolkit. For dramatic effect deployment, the DJM-S9 incorporates two large style levers. These levers offer a tactile and intuitive way to swiftly engage and disengage effects. DJs can add impactful dynamics to their sets by momentarily triggering FX, locking them on for sustained transformations, or executing quick and clean effect exits, all with the flick of a lever.
Seamless DJ Transitions with Dual Built-in Soundcards
The DJM-S9 is engineered for seamless DJ transitions and back-to-back performances thanks to its two integrated USB soundcards. This dual soundcard setup makes it the ultimate plug-and-play mixer for Serato DJ. DJs can transition effortlessly between sets, utilizing the input switcher on the top panel to seamlessly toggle between all four Serato DJ decks. For DJs who incorporate traditional setups, the DJM-S9 offers DVS support, allowing for easy integration with CDJs or turntables.
Pristine Audio and Microphone Input
Ensuring professional-grade audio quality, the DJM-S9 features a dedicated MIC input equipped with Echo FX and high-quality circuitry. This design minimizes unwanted distortion, even at high input levels, delivering clear and impactful vocal performances. The intuitive clip display provides visual monitoring of input levels, alerting you to potential clipping, while the built-in peak limiter on the MASTER output effectively eliminates distortion, guaranteeing a clean and polished sound for your audience.
MIDI Compatibility for Expanded Control
The DJM-S9 extends its versatility beyond DJ mixing with full assignable MIDI functionality via USB. This capability allows the mixer to transmit extensive control information to external devices, making it a powerful MIDI controller. DJs can integrate the DJM-S9 into hybrid setups, controlling software and hardware instruments alongside their Serato DJ performance.
Key Features and Specifications
Features:
- MIDI Control: Fully assignable MIDI controls
- Serato HID Control: Yes
- Auto Standby: Yes
- Software System Requirements: Windows 8.1/ 7 (CPU) Core i3, i5 or i7 1.07 GHz Duo, (Memory) 4GB; Mac OS X 10.10/10.9/10.8 (CPU) Core i3, i5 or i7 1.07 GHz Duo, (Memory) 4GB
- Display Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher
Specifications:
- Width: 267 mm
- Height: 107.9 mm
- Depth: 407.3 mm
- Weight: 4.6 kg
- Rack Mount: Yes
- Frequency Range: 20 – 20,000 Hz
- SN Ratio Line: 107 dB
- Distortion: < 0.005 % (USB), < 0.007 % (LINE)
- Power Requirements: 100-240 V / 50/60 Hz
- Master Balance: Yes
- Level Meter Size: 12 segment
- Channels: 2
- Channel EQ: 3 band
- EQ Range: -∞ ~ +6 dB
- EQ On/Off: Yes
- Reverse Channels: Yes
- Level Meter Type: Shared Master
- Beat Effects: Delay, Echo, Flanger, Phaser, Reverb, Trans
- Effect: High-Pass Filter, Low-Pass Filter, Dub Echo, Noise, Pitch
- Serato DJ FX powered by iZotope: 55
- 3 Band Isolator: Yes
- Auto BPM Counter: Yes
- Cross Fader Type: Magvel Fader Pro
- Assignable: Yes
- Reverse Cross Fader: Yes
- Tension Adjustment: Yes
- Mic Connection: XLR / Jack Combo
- Talkover: ON/OFF Button
- Talkover Attenuator: Yes
- Soundcard Connection: USB
- Sample Rate: 24 bit
- Frequency: 48 kHz
- Inputs: 2 CD/LINE (RCA), 2 PHONO (RCA), 1 MIC (XLR/Jack Combo), 1 AUX (RCA)
- Outputs: 2 MASTER (XLR, RCA), 1 BOOTH (1/4 inch Jack), 2 HEADPHONE MONITOR (1/4 inch Jack, MiniPin)
- USB: 2 USB B ports
Conclusion: The Pioneer DJM-S9 – A True Performance Pioneer
The Pioneer DJM-S9 stands as a testament to Pioneer DJ’s commitment to innovation and performance. Designed specifically for Serato DJ, this mixer empowers DJs with an unparalleled level of control, customization, and creative potential. From its responsive performance pads and customizable FX to its dual soundcards and robust build quality, the DJM-S9 is a pioneering piece of technology that redefines the possibilities of DJ performance and solidifies its place as a leading choice for professional DJs worldwide.
