I'm a Drum n Bass DJ. I use four channels in all of my mixes. Mostly because I hold my mixes for multiple minutes at a time, and I also use a lot of double and triple drops. So four channels is a must for my DJ sets. This looks like the perfect controller for me.
Thanks Mr. P, excellent video. Very helpful in pointing out real life pros and cons for DJ’s liking to purchase this. I appreciate your honest review and your perspective as mobile DJ.
A new firmware update has just been released that fixes the Auto Tempo Issue with the beat fx. The beat fx will now mirror the bpm of the selected deck on Serato DJ Pro!🤙🏼🤙🏼
Excellent review of the SRT-1000, you hit some great points, cons and pros, and yes that is a great suggestion to incorporate the S9 mixer with it, I currently have Pioneer SZ2, Sx2, Sr, Rane 12’s with Pioneer S9 Mixer. Great comment about the beat effects and not reading the bpm of the song because it’s programmed scale is 80 bpm and higher
If Pioneer make a mk2 version of this or the original 1000, I hope they put some good new features on it. Personally I’d like to see a master balance knob & in the fx section a tap button & a timing knob. On their djm mixers you can hold down the tap button & twist the time knob to set the fx to any bpm you want. Also the time knob is great when you get to the very small increments of the echo... you can really make it squeal! Great vid by the way!
I saw that as well. I think its a good alternative for those who play with loops quite a bit. I use loops for transitions and am usually good with a 4 Bar...When I need an 8 or 16, I'm OK with the shift for now...
Coming from a DDJ-SR, bought all Serato FX, would stack up to 6 Serato FX to multiple decks post fader, would you recommend this? I'm torn between Roland DJ-808 or this, and I love the jog wheels but unsure im taking a step backwards for the jogwheels
Yeah it’s in the settings under Criss fader curve. So yeah you don’t need to turn it off but a bit annoying if you Dj and use to it being a knob on the front which a lot of mixers have.
11:00 I think the firmware update fixes this issue but just in case, you can hold shift and tap to get the proper bpm. The left button on the fx will try to auto set it, and the right button on the fx will allow you to tap. As seen here: th-cam.com/video/p04lalsipPo/w-d-xo.html
u can switch xfader curve in Serato settings too but yo regarding the BeatFX tempo issue: someone needs to open up a ticket in Pioneer Forum, let the dev team know so they can implement a fix in next firmware update
Thanks for the reminder about the Serato Xfader setting. I think someone has opened a ticket, but I plan to do it as well. We'l need to make some noise to fix it.
DJ Mista P np bro & it looks as if Pioneer has been decently responsive in the past as regarding software issues with og DDJ-1000, but they did take a few months to implement the updates for actual fix.
Great vid! I have the rekordbox version that bpm issue is huge! I’ve emailed pioneer and I received no real answer smh, hopefully this fixed, side not the rekordbox program runs smooth etc but it doubles some of your track bpm, example instead of it being 70 bpm it’ll read it as 140 and this is for not all of your tracks smh
@@DannyBoiiMusic Thats doesn't help me as I also use sound switch for a lighting controller. Since I have multiple systems dependent on the Grid, I don't want to fake the BPM in order to fix the FX
@@Alex121sm1 I was wondering if the rekordbox version had the beatfx bpm issue. I currently have the 400 and sooo itching to get the 1000 or the ns7iii. Although I love the ns7iii moving platters and controller metal quality. I see the 1000 with more features I like. Plus it's lighter. Been debating for a year now lol
I midi mapped my loop buttons so now its the conventional way, mapped my echo out to the quantize button bc i never use it and the only complaint i have is the xfader adjustment.
I know we can adjust the fader in the software, but sometimes its nice to have a quick knob to adjust. I just set mine for cut and use the up faders to handle the gradual fades
You mentioned there was split cue, however I have been unable to activate this. If I choose cue & main mix, both merge onto both sides of my headphones. There is no left / right separation.
Hey Unique....My bad on this. I had the DJM 900 in my head when I said that. It's grayed out in Serato so hopefully it can be implemented if Serato/Pioneer allow it. This doesn't require hardware changes, just edits in the drivers. I know of others who have modified drivers to add this on other mixers/controllers. Will need to dig some more to see if it's possible here. Do you split cue 100% or just during Silent Discos?
Cyber monday came up and im looking for a laptop for my ddj1000. Question is...do i need a usb 2.0 port because the ddj-1000 manual says a usb 2.0 port is needed. Someone told me it should work fine on a usb 3.0 port laptop and another person said i need a usb 2.0 hub to get it to work? Whats your expert advice?
USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0. The controller doesn't take advantage of the faster USB 3.0 but it will work fine connected to any modern laptop with a USB port. If your laptop does not have USB built-in you will need a hub. I use powered hub with my setup since I find that the controller, my lighting system and other devices drain the power from the USB port and can cause glitches. You may want to get a Hub especially if you will use external hard drives. Make sure it's a powered hub and USB 3.0 (so you can use newer drives)
nice unit. the rekordbox ddj1000 is a better bang for the buck. but to have this for serato is really a nice move for serato. this will sell allot for the company
@@djmistap5979 I went to the DJ expo in AC couple of weeks ago, sold out in couple of hours. but it seems to work better with Rekorbox, the scratch sounds seems a little off (from the sz, rb, and others. Cant put my finger on it but might be just my imagination.
LMAO....keeping this.. Assuming that Pioneer/Serato will get a tighter integration with some firmware/software updates. The issues I see are annoyances not deal breakers
When I load a song onto deck 1 (left side), and press the first pad to cue the song, it does not turn red. It does so on deck 2 (right side), but not the left. Do you know what could cause this? I did just purchase and connect the DDJ-XP2 to it, could that have anything to do with it?
All of the pro mixers have metal faceplates. Not 100%plastic. I was surprised that pioneer opted to go metal for the jogs and plastic on the mixer section.
11:15 as a drum n bass dj (170+bpm) i thumbed u down for even suggesting they "nerf" the range down just to suit u, instead of increasing from the minimum range.
J Alex lol. I don’t really care about the range bro. I care about where they set it into ally with the automatic beat recognition for the effects. They have since fixed that so it’s not a big deal
"ver. 1.02 (29 October, 2019 Update) [FIXED] The BPM values that are shown on the DDJ-1000SRT Beat FX display and in Serato DJ Pro virtual deck, did not sync. "
@@eltruheyo It's technically 2 years behind. It doest have basic features newer controllers. They essentially give you jog wheels and entice people in with that. You get over the jogs real fast and realize it has nothing else. Even its beat effects can't detect Serato bpm correct,
I agree. Would love a DDJ 800 for serato. I would prefer that they base it on the S-9 though instead of the DJM 450. It would also need the pressure sensitive jogs.
@@djmistap5979 cool cause alot of people the air is not powerful enough to use with serato and other dj daws, just curious on how many rams yours have, mine is a 4gb ram and sometimes my program starts to oveload, have u ever experience that problem?
@RichRoyaltyOfficial I use a Mid-2013 MacBook Air. It s fully loaded (for the time). I7 processor with 8 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD. I also use an external 1 GB SSD for video mixing. The Air handles Serato, Serato Video and even some NDI processing for streaming. I also run soundswitch simultaneous for lighting. No issues pushing it with all of that load.
Not true about the cross cut to regular fade. They did not build it in but you can set a curve in the right Chanel 4 or 1. Once the curve is set, u can mix house or hip hop for cut DJs. See how to set curve 4 DDJ1000SRT!!!!
No reverse switch. To Hamster scratch you would assign each channel to opposite side of the crossfader. Not optimal if you switch back to upfaders, but if you exclusively hamster scratch, it will work
Good review but sounded more like a “my mixer is better” rant! I don’t think pioneer intended to make this product based around your mixer so I say just get over that part
Nah...That wasn't the point. I'm trying to say that for most Mobile DJ's a controller based on the S-9 would be a better fit. Get your hands on one for a quick session and you will see why the S-9, Rane 72 etc are preferred by many DJ's over the DJM 900.
I think you will find that a lot of folks (including me) prefer these jog wheels. I'm coming from Turntables & CDJ's, so they appeal to me. If you grew up using controllers, I can see why you would prefer the SZ2
@@lebronsinclair8012 I'm crossing my fingers that they fix some of the items. I still have 1200's, CDJ's and S-9 Mixer. Will move to this for 75% of my events.
Look at all the comments..Listen to yourself... Midi map this, change that, here's a work around...stop!! This is a garbage unit. Wait for something better. Serato users where hounding Pioneer to give them a 1000. Instead of them just opening up the controller like other older ones. Instead they gave you a stripped down less featured piece of kit. I owned it for 2 days and played 2 full gigs and I was less then impressed and actually disappointed. I was one of the guys that wanted this to work like the Rekordbox one , Which I own also, but this was majorfail.
I have seen a lot of these videos abt the Srt all I see is complaining how perfect do pple want it so many of y’all are only djin because of these controllers take away the controllers let’s see how many can dj with the 12’s and carrying crates Milk crates of vinyl and actually counting ur bpm no laptops
I'm a Drum n Bass DJ. I use four channels in all of my mixes. Mostly because I hold my mixes for multiple minutes at a time, and I also use a lot of double and triple drops. So four channels is a must for my DJ sets. This looks like the perfect controller for me.
Thanks Mr. P, excellent video. Very helpful in pointing out real life pros and cons for DJ’s liking to purchase this. I appreciate your honest review and your perspective as mobile DJ.
A new firmware update has just been released that fixes the Auto Tempo Issue with the beat fx. The beat fx will now mirror the bpm of the selected deck on Serato DJ Pro!🤙🏼🤙🏼
Saw that. Very welcome update!
Excellent review of the SRT-1000, you hit some great points, cons and pros, and yes that is a great suggestion to incorporate the S9 mixer with it, I currently have Pioneer SZ2, Sx2, Sr, Rane 12’s with Pioneer S9 Mixer. Great comment about the beat effects and not reading the bpm of the song because it’s programmed scale is 80 bpm and higher
you could do mini map , for de fader and choose any knob you want .. like channel 3or 4 .
Great input
If Pioneer make a mk2 version of this or the original 1000, I hope they put some good new features on it. Personally I’d like to see a master balance knob & in the fx section a tap button & a timing knob. On their djm mixers you can hold down the tap button & twist the time knob to set the fx to any bpm you want. Also the time knob is great when you get to the very small increments of the echo... you can really make it squeal! Great vid by the way!
I think my perfect Controller would be based on the DJM S-9. Of course Pioneer will create it and of course it will be Recordbox only for 2 years lol
sehr gutes und skeptisches review. vielen dank!
@Everyone! I don’t speak German but I think it means “ Very good & skeptical review, Thanks a lot!”
I liked this review so much
Cool video
You can midi map the loop section so you’re not dependent on the shift button. There’s a video on TH-cam explaining it so check it out👍🏼
I saw that as well. I think its a good alternative for those who play with loops quite a bit. I use loops for transitions and am usually good with a 4 Bar...When I need an 8 or 16, I'm OK with the shift for now...
Great Review DJ Mista P! Question what controllers have controller/beat effects besides the S9?? doesn't just have to be pioneer.
- SweetScale TV - the mixers will have onboard FX. The controllers will depend on the device.
Coming from a DDJ-SR, bought all Serato FX, would stack up to 6 Serato FX to multiple decks post fader, would you recommend this? I'm torn between Roland DJ-808 or this, and I love the jog wheels but unsure im taking a step backwards for the jogwheels
You can adjust the fader inside Serato settings.
btw like your videos, I should've started with that.
Great review, I’m in the market to get the srt, still love it?
Crossfader can be controlled through Serato. No need to shut down the controller.
I actually forgot about this as I have been using hardware curve. Good catch and thanks for the reminder!
Yeah it’s in the settings under Criss fader curve. So yeah you don’t need to turn it off but a bit annoying if you Dj and use to it being a knob on the front which a lot of mixers have.
even better, you can midi map that serato setting to any unused dial on the ddj1000srt so you can change it directly from the controller
yeah the bpm effects are very very very important
11:00 I think the firmware update fixes this issue but just in case, you can hold shift and tap to get the proper bpm. The left button on the fx will try to auto set it, and the right button on the fx will allow you to tap. As seen here: th-cam.com/video/p04lalsipPo/w-d-xo.html
If they came out with the one based on the S9 I’ll get one
u can switch xfader curve in Serato settings too
but yo regarding the BeatFX tempo issue: someone needs to open up a ticket in Pioneer Forum, let the dev team know so they can implement a fix in next firmware update
Thanks for the reminder about the Serato Xfader setting. I think someone has opened a ticket, but I plan to do it as well. We'l need to make some noise to fix it.
DJ Mista P np bro & it looks as if Pioneer has been decently responsive in the past as regarding software issues with og DDJ-1000, but they did take a few months to implement the updates for actual fix.
Is the beatfx tempo issue with serato only? Not rekordbox?
eternal. fm yes. That is correct. Only a Serato issue.
@@djmistap5979 ok thank u 👍
5:00 I'm pretty sure you can control the crossfader in serato's settings panel.
True.
Nope already tried it
Great vid! I have the rekordbox version that bpm issue is huge! I’ve emailed pioneer and I received no real answer smh, hopefully this fixed, side not the rekordbox program runs smooth etc but it doubles some of your track bpm, example instead of it being 70 bpm it’ll read it as 140 and this is for not all of your tracks smh
You can half the BPM if you go on the grid edit tab
I use rekordbox and the ddj 1000 and I have 0 issues with the beat Fx reading the bpm.
It's always 100% accurate.
@@DannyBoiiMusic Thats doesn't help me as I also use sound switch for a lighting controller. Since I have multiple systems dependent on the Grid, I don't want to fake the BPM in order to fix the FX
@@Alex121sm1 I was wondering if the rekordbox version had the beatfx bpm issue. I currently have the 400 and sooo itching to get the 1000 or the ns7iii. Although I love the ns7iii moving platters and controller metal quality. I see the 1000 with more features I like. Plus it's lighter. Been debating for a year now lol
eternal. fm no it doesn’t
I midi mapped my loop buttons so now its the conventional way, mapped my echo out to the quantize button bc i never use it and the only complaint i have is the xfader adjustment.
How did you map them? I'd like to do mine too.
I know we can adjust the fader in the software, but sometimes its nice to have a quick knob to adjust. I just set mine for cut and use the up faders to handle the gradual fades
So this or DDJ-SZ2 take the mobile concerns out of it??
You mentioned there was split cue, however I have been unable to activate this. If I choose cue & main mix, both merge onto both sides of my headphones. There is no left / right separation.
Hey Unique....My bad on this. I had the DJM 900 in my head when I said that. It's grayed out in Serato so hopefully it can be implemented if Serato/Pioneer allow it. This doesn't require hardware changes, just edits in the drivers. I know of others who have modified drivers to add this on other mixers/controllers. Will need to dig some more to see if it's possible here. Do you split cue 100% or just during Silent Discos?
@@djmistap5979 I only need split cue when the venue acoustics are not DJ friendly.
activate the button under booth volume, split cue will work then. I have the Rekordbox version and found this out a few months back.
@@jasperhay Not the case on the SRT version... this is unfortunate
Cyber monday came up and im looking for a laptop for my ddj1000. Question is...do i need a usb 2.0 port because the ddj-1000 manual says a usb 2.0 port is needed. Someone told me it should work fine on a usb 3.0 port laptop and another person said i need a usb 2.0 hub to get it to work? Whats your expert advice?
USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0. The controller doesn't take advantage of the faster USB 3.0 but it will work fine connected to any modern laptop with a USB port. If your laptop does not have USB built-in you will need a hub. I use powered hub with my setup since I find that the controller, my lighting system and other devices drain the power from the USB port and can cause glitches. You may want to get a Hub especially if you will use external hard drives. Make sure it's a powered hub and USB 3.0 (so you can use newer drives)
nice unit. the rekordbox ddj1000 is a better bang for the buck. but to have this for serato is really a nice move for serato. this will sell allot for the company
Interested to see how well it sells. I was surprised that they released it with the Serato Suite. Seems like they really want to push this one.
@@djmistap5979 I went to the DJ expo in AC couple of weeks ago, sold out in couple of hours. but it seems to work better with Rekorbox, the scratch sounds seems a little off (from the sz, rb, and others. Cant put my finger on it but might be just my imagination.
@@hot4futureyears2come No latency on this end...seems pretty tight.
Was in guitar center today employee said they can't keep these in stock
reallly?
Would love to know how the phono preamp sounds for dvs vinyl playback. The phono preamp on the SR2 is trash.
Haven't used it with TT's. For those I use my S-9. One of these days I will hook it up, but maybe she else has tried it?
If your not using it send it to me !!! this would be an upgrade for me
LMAO....keeping this.. Assuming that Pioneer/Serato will get a tighter integration with some firmware/software updates. The issues I see are annoyances not deal breakers
Not all DJs are hip hop DJs I'm a House Musik DJ so the effects are perfect
When I load a song onto deck 1 (left side), and press the first pad to cue the song, it does not turn red. It does so on deck 2 (right side), but not the left. Do you know what could cause this?
I did just purchase and connect the DDJ-XP2 to it, could that have anything to do with it?
3.30: what "higher-end" devices by Pioneer are metal (and not plastic)?
All of the pro mixers have metal faceplates. Not 100%plastic. I was surprised that pioneer opted to go metal for the jogs and plastic on the mixer section.
@@djmistap5979 oh really? Is the nexus2 mixer metal? And the mixer-part of the SZ2 controller?
11:15 as a drum n bass dj (170+bpm) i thumbed u down for even suggesting they "nerf" the range down just to suit u, instead of increasing from the minimum range.
J Alex lol. I don’t really care about the range bro. I care about where they set it into ally with the automatic beat recognition for the effects. They have since fixed that so it’s not a big deal
you should really keep the mic muuuch closer to you.. :P
"ver. 1.02 (29 October, 2019 Update)
[FIXED]
The BPM values that are shown on the DDJ-1000SRT Beat FX
display and in Serato DJ Pro virtual deck, did not sync. "
You change the cross fader settings in Serato and can be done on the fly. Controller still sucks though. Returned mine.
What was the main reason you returned it?
@@eltruheyo It's technically 2 years behind. It doest have basic features newer controllers. They essentially give you jog wheels and entice people in with that. You get over the jogs real fast and realize it has nothing else. Even its beat effects can't detect Serato bpm correct,
@@DJDUMusic what controller do you prefer? You bring up some good points.
I wanna see Pioneer come out with a 2 channel version with the full sized jogs. Not those tiny platters on the DDJ 800...
I agree. Would love a DDJ 800 for serato. I would prefer that they base it on the S-9 though instead of the DJM 450. It would also need the pressure sensitive jogs.
@@djmistap5979 Yeah that's what I would like too. An 800 SRT but with full size jogs instead those 6 inch ones.
Is that a macbook pro or air?
Air
@@djmistap5979 cool cause alot of people the air is not powerful enough to use with serato and other dj daws, just curious on how many rams yours have, mine is a 4gb ram and sometimes my program starts to oveload, have u ever experience that problem?
@RichRoyaltyOfficial I use a Mid-2013 MacBook Air. It s fully loaded (for the time). I7 processor with 8 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD. I also use an external 1 GB SSD for video mixing. The Air handles Serato, Serato Video and even some NDI processing for streaming. I also run soundswitch simultaneous for lighting. No issues pushing it with all of that load.
Not true about the cross cut to regular fade. They did not build it in but you can set a curve in the right Chanel 4 or 1. Once the curve is set, u can mix house or hip hop for cut DJs. See how to set curve 4 DDJ1000SRT!!!!
Does it have a hamster switch for xfader?
No reverse switch. To Hamster scratch you would assign each channel to opposite side of the crossfader. Not optimal if you switch back to upfaders, but if you exclusively hamster scratch, it will work
DJ Mista P thanks man! 🙂
Roland DJ-707m
Good review but sounded more like a “my mixer is better” rant! I don’t think pioneer intended to make this product based around your mixer so I say just get over that part
Nah...That wasn't the point. I'm trying to say that for most Mobile DJ's a controller based on the S-9 would be a better fit. Get your hands on one for a quick session and you will see why the S-9, Rane 72 etc are preferred by many DJ's over the DJM 900.
You have me convinced the DDJ SZ2 still the best Serato Controller.
I think you will find that a lot of folks (including me) prefer these jog wheels. I'm coming from Turntables & CDJ's, so they appeal to me. If you grew up using controllers, I can see why you would prefer the SZ2
DJ Mista P makes sense but too many work around to fully use Serato Pro. Jog wheel are definitely the biggest plus.
@@lebronsinclair8012 I'm crossing my fingers that they fix some of the items. I still have 1200's, CDJ's and S-9 Mixer. Will move to this for 75% of my events.
Look at all the comments..Listen to yourself... Midi map this, change that, here's a work around...stop!! This is a garbage unit. Wait for something better. Serato users where hounding Pioneer to give them a 1000. Instead of them just opening up the controller like other older ones. Instead they gave you a stripped down less featured piece of kit. I owned it for 2 days and played 2 full gigs and I was less then impressed and actually disappointed. I was one of the guys that wanted this to work like the Rekordbox one , Which I own also, but this was majorfail.
So you would recommend the 1000 Rekordbox over the SRT Serato?
ELTRUHEYO Yes
I have seen a lot of these videos abt the Srt all I see is complaining how perfect do pple want it so many of y’all are only djin because of these controllers take away the controllers let’s see how many can dj with the 12’s and carrying crates Milk crates of vinyl and actually counting ur bpm no laptops