Should You Upgrade from your DDJ-SX3 to DDJ-1000 SRT? 3 Reasons why you may Not Want to 

These missing features just means this device was never meant to be used with Serato. Serato begged Pioneer for this device and they threw them a bone

I have a ddj-sx3 and it work well with virtual DJ. I see no need for an update. Thanks for sharing your information.

Great video man, you weighed out all the options. I was set on making a move up from my SX2 to get the SRT1000 until you pointed out the clear things it’s missing. I just need Pioneer to come out with an SX4 that is basically a smaller SZ2 while still keeping the weighted CDJ platters. If that came out I think it would quickly shoot up to be their most popular and wildly used controller. But it would probably end up being $1799 retail🥴

I also keep this considered in the price. The first limited batch of these will be bundled with Serato DJ Suite which is a $300 value. This unit costs only $100 more than the Rekordbox DDJ-1000, but comes with $300 worth of Serato software. Not saying this is a deal breaker, but I think it's something to be considered in the price. And the Serato DJ Suite is a voucher, and not simple a device activation. So that means you can activate your laptop with it and take it to any device.

What's Cleveland. Thank you so much for this video. I was debating between these controllers. Being I come from turntables & effects etc, the SX3 makes sense. Never used CDJ controller, but the 1000SRT does not make sense for me, appears more complicated. You saved me cash. Now I can probably get a bundle to include case & still have a good deal. Thanks, love your videos...

Great info the only thing I will say is that,if you plan on playing at different venues and want to get use to something similar to the standard then the 1000 is almost like having a club Standard setup,now if your just a mobile dj I would stay with the sx2 or 3 in my opinion

Great content on your channel. Please do a video comparing the overall sound quality output of Pioneer versus Denon. I’m not so tech with sound cards, and would appreciate a video! Thank you.

I just picked this up. Personal opinion, having worked primarily on DJM900NXS and CDJ 2000 at the clubs I DJ at, this is definitely a God send for me. The lay out of DDJ 1000SRT is so close to what I am used to working with the equipment at the clubs I DJ at.

As long as you can still mix songs and rock a party than you're good.

As an owner of an SX3 and DDJ 1000 (Rekordbox) ...I don't think it's worth upgrading, at least not at this stage of the game. Chances are Pioneer will start placing Jogs on all their new controllers. So holding out for another year or two isn't such a bad thing. Imagine an SZ3 with jogs? To me this particular move was a money grab. Now as a DDJ1000 owner...I do hope that there is a firmware that will be released and that it will open up the original 1000 for serato, lol. *crossing my fingers*

Honestly, if you’re not copping a NXS setup from Pioneer it’s not a upgrade. I’m a Rane man myself tho 😁

Great info. You answered many questions I had. I am on am SX2 and just love it. I use 1 effect at a time if I use effects. They aren't my thing really. I wish an all in one designed like Rane 12 motorized decks with real slip mats and option to place a real record even for looks would be the best yet. Keep the similar design of the 1000 and keep the price to $2 grand or less if possible. Add the effects and flip firect access features and sit back and watch that board sell. But, I learned how to scratch with tape cassettes as a kid on my own contraption I made from other people's trash and garage sale finds. You helped me decide to save my pennies and go for the 1000. I use VDJ 2021 with stems option. So Piomeer's software would be a nice change and fun to learn. Keep up the great work.

I purchased it for 1299 and it included an odyssey flight case and I’m hoping I get the full suite unlocked

I went to look at both today at Guitar Center since it was hard to decide between the two. One thing that was immediately noticeable was the build quality the SX3 had a much more solid build compared to the 1000 SRT that just felt Plasticy somewhat toy like. So that helped me to decide on buying the SX3 over the 1000SRT. Just my Opinion !

I am still on the original DDJ SX. If I upgrade to the DDJ 1000SRT I will midi map my echo out fx to the "quatize" button. I never use sync and have no need for quantize. I will also midi map some better looping functions. After that it would work for me. The thing that sucks is the Serato FX are not post fader. Pioneer were assholes for that one... Only reason I would upgrade to this is for the jog wheels and cross fader. I like scratching and playing with doubles.

You can layer the 4 colour effects over the other built in effects.. who needs loads of effects anyway

Great vid. Really helped me make a decision.

Great review Cleveland,am fine with my sx3,I love using the izotope effects during my mixes. The only problem I has is my jog wheels are easily scratched,I would like to know what material you use to clean your sx2?

I have the DDJ-SX3, and I've used the DDJ-1000SRT. Not a huge fan of the SRT. I prefer the feel of function of the SX3. As a Mixxx user, I very much prefer to use Mixxx effects, and it looks like down the road we're going to be able to use effects VST's, so I can use my favourite delay, eq VST's. I'm not a fan of the 1000SRT's jog wheels.

Solid on WHAT I LIKE TO CALL THE KISS RULE {KEEP IT SIMPE STUPID, }VERY INFORMATIVE MY SX2 GETS THE JOB DONE BETWEEN APPLE AND PIONEER I'M A SLAVE TO THE RHYTHM GEESH !!!

Great Stuff man keep up the good work! Love your channel! okay, need lil help here.. I purchased the original DDJ 1000.. after research and pioneer saying they will NOT DROP a Serato version, of course, they did! So now i am stuck wondering do i trade mine in for the Serato version.. i have all these Serato fanboys telling me that rekordbox is not industry standard and its crazy how many looks i get cause its not a Serato controller... I love the waveforms, and i actually got use to rekordbox.. but I am seriously considering trading it for the SRT.. Should I do that?? You can't use the PAD FX on the controller that are built in Serator correct?

Thanks for uploading this review, it was a truthful and honest comparison between two amazing controller decks, but I think I am gonna go with the "DDJ-SX3), I rather like the sound affects flexibility over the "SRT-1000"..Great review bruh!!!!!!!

I have been using the SX2 for 2 years and thinking about an upgrade. Would you suggest selling the sx2 to recoup a little money and getting the 1000srt? Or just go for the 1000 and learn rekordbox since it is made for that program? I played with the reckordbox program a little with the DDJ 400 but I like serato better from what I have seen so far.

What website do you go to buy these controllers?

love the jogs - that's the main reason I'm thinking of buying it (I have the SX3). But VERY disappointed that there are no Flip buttons!! I use flips EVERYWHERE!! :( :( Can you map them to another button? And, if yes, will the button light up when Flip is engaged like it does on the SX3? Also very disappointed that there is no dedicated vinyl brake/stop knob!! :( :( It's on the Nexus CDJs so it SHOULD have been here too. Last, does anyone know if it will fit, specifically, in my DJC-SC5 Pioneer bag that all the DDJ-SX models do?

I'm debating if I should either keep my SX3 (use as a backup) and then buy the DDJ-1000 SRT or sell my SX3 to get the DDJ-1000 SRT. Whats a deal factor to me is the jog wheels. The effects I sometime use but still wondering if its worth keeping both.

Wassup with DJ doing crazy quick effects...People just want simple clean mixes that tell a story and not annoying scratcher or finger happy DJ.

What's your opinion moving platters versus controller no moving platter

I know I’m not. I had still have the first sx and just got the sx3 to upgrade so nah I’m good. From what I see the sx3 is still better.

My SX1 is starting to wear down. I’ve changed the Crossfader twice. So my debate is the sx3 or SRT.

awesome review men..but that controller also compatible for a virtual 8 also..

What if you have a DDJ SZ should you upgrade?

Couldn’t you just add a remix station to make up for some of the features that are not on the unit ?

thanks Terry, dj discOworm

More gig logs please👌🏽👊🏾

i loveee your videos man

Exactly

👍🏼you got another subscriber!!

So your telling me every time a Dj goes to a club you need to take this huge equipment?

Good video, but the DDJ 1000 wasn’t made to compare to the sx serious of controls. It was made for the club standard Cdj’s and club mixer

WOW, IT IS SO BIG

Should I change from SZ2 to 1000srt

I UPGRADEDto the Serato Version From a ddj sb3

The additional price is for the Serato license... the controller wasn't designed for Serato... but Serato users wanted it.... so they got it.... and then complained that it wasn't a good fit for Serato. Pioneer: Pfffft, you wanted it.

Upgraded from Nu mark nv2 to sx3

I run 2 effects ever. Echo and clean echo out but it does suck the option isn’t there

Smart dude.

And don‘t forget the fu....ing way to double or half the Loop!!!! Over Shift!!! As you said, the device was never intended for Serato! Very disappointing!

mY ddj 400 IS LIKE A SPOON FULL OF SUGAR

Terry, Where did you get that T-Shirt, i want one:-) Thanks for all the great content!

Just add the DDJ-XP2 and you have the best Serato solution on the planet.

1000 srt is good for djs that dont have shit from serato lol dont even have the sx3 so yeah is good for those people but if you have a sx3 dont bother

First

you shouldnt even have updated from the sx2 to the sx3

There just jog wheels lol🤷🏻‍♂️

F-No

Heck no you should not support this garbage. Pioneer has been sold from the actual company once, they’re almost guaranteed to be sold again and they are so far behind the technology curve of Denon that it should make you want to throw up at your next gig to force the club owner to put in a set of denon decks and mixer for “half the damn price“ of two decks and a mixer from Pioneer and they’re built better with more features. This is just a re-skinned version of the record box controller that we all know could easily run Serato by adding a one or a zero somewhere in code at most. It’s the same controller minus one or two details that don’t matter. It’s a scam and you shouldn’t support it. Fanboys going to fan boys so hey I get it hate all you want I’m not even going to reply so blast me up if it makes you feel the least bit better, sincerely.but you’re only in it because you done bought it. We moved on from turntables, me kicking in screaming “I actually had the first Serato box that supported four turntables and gig’d with that until I just couldn’t stand keeping away from technology any further so I get hanging onto the old standard. But Pioneer is now the technics and denon will be rolling in your club this season.

You are right in all aspects, but those jog wheels man .... laaawd have mercy!

This was the best realistic review. I'm going to hold on to my 1000 rekordbox. Great videos

Honestly only getting it for the jog wheels, crossfader, 2mics and Serato use.

I stick with my SX2 (or upgrade to competition) until Pioneer reverts to class compliant/standard ASIO sound cards. There is absolutely no technical reason why they switched their high-end mixers and controllers to proprietary drivers. All competitor equivalents (notably Denon, Rane, Numark) could provide similar features with Audio/MIDI class compliant drivers. So it means you spend 1 to 2K on a device that may become obsolete in 3 years because Pioneer won’t update their drivers for the latest OS which also affects the resale value dramatically.

We need more people like you , where your not trying to sell anything , real talk , unless we have big pockets we can buy anything new its throw at us

There really needs to be a Pioneer DDJ-800SRT for those of us who use Serato and have no use for 4 channels, I do not want to pay the extra money for 2 channels I would never use and the extra size 4 channels require does not appeal as it makes the unit less portable. If Pioneer can make a 1000SRT it probably would not be difficult to produce the 800 Serato version and offer a wider product range.

I got mine DDJ-1000SRT I like it, but I like much better DDJ-SZ. SRT good size to move around or take it anywhere, DDJ-SZ too heavy!!!!

The jogwheels are actually a negative point for me, and are making me lean towards an SX3 or an SZ2 instead of a 1000SRT. I'm sorry, but the jogwheels on CDJ's are fucking AWFUL. They're so plasticky and cheap, the movement feels horrible and they generally just feel like a toy (CDJ's as a whole are AWFUL build quality), but the metal faced (or at least metal feel) jogwheels of the SX3 & SZ2 are so much better and feel way higher quality.

Pioneer money grab plain and simple that's also why they make like 50 controllers it's about the money, as long as you can mix the music the way that needs to be done too rock your crowd then what does it matter which one of the 120 controllers that pioneer makes that you use ....just my opinion

For a turntablist, would the jog wheel feel better or a motorized controller like Numark? Can't stand the capacitive jog wheels of the sx2.

lack of SeratoFX & Flip isnt an issue for me. I have an Akai AFX for that. But what i RLY wish they would have ported from the 900nxs is the eq on the built-in fx.. oh well.. still preordered 🥶

So get the SX3 if you need all the bells and whistles and doodads and buttons and extras and kraft dinner and what not... and get the 1000 if you don't care about any of that and like to play music. Gotcha!

Cleveland u nailed it again. Pioneer definitely went the lazier route and ignored key serato features just to avoid creating an actual new model for production purposes. I did see in a video by discjockeynews I believe that they spoke with a pioneer rep and serato was the ones who wanted the wave forms eliminated in order to match the serato deck. But the EFX knobs should have had a pad EFX replacement, they did it in the SB3 why couldn’t they have done it in the 1000. Another issue I have is the looping I find it clunky compared to the way the SX2/3 has it. I won’t be upgrading my SX2 I’ll be waiting for a SZ3

i am not fan 1000srt, i love pioneer ddj sx2 is best

How much bigger is it by inches

Great Video! Practical and useful content. Thanks for this comparison video. I am one of the dj's that sold my DDJ-SX2 to upgrade to the DDJ-SX3 not too long ago and NOWWW Pioneer decides to finally drop this DDJ-1000SRT. I'll stick with my DDJ-SX3 and just wait and see what happens with Pioneer. Like someone commented below... I too feel these full size jog wheels will make their way onto more Pioneer DJ controllers

Crazy how it sold out at Expo. In the first hour of the first day. There were folks buying them 3 at a time.

I got an SX3.... It works for all my needs so, NOPE its not worth the upgrade im good thanks..

Very valid points. At home I use the CDJ & DJM Nexus 2 setup plugged into Serato. I use this setup because it’s the standard club kit at clubs and lounges in the area. With this controller I’m thinking about selling all of the Nexus units (CDJ 2000 NXS2, DJM 900 NXS2 and the DJS 1000) while the values are still high and using this controller.

in the end the real difference is made by the software .. all 3 consoles work perfectly with Virtualdj 2020 where it is possible to reach a high level of customization

Which controller and also firmware (rekordbox & Serato) can I get 16 hot cues other then 8. Please help and if not how can I obtain 16 hot cues what do I have to buy. Please help. Love ya videos btw too

I will stick with my ddjsb2 if it is not broke so I'm not fixing it

always wondered why pioneer wont come out with motorized platters.. they would make a killing if they did.. and they would prob charge a ton if and when they do... lol

Second. U have to start posting more videos

Great video!

Interesting overview , i'm probably never going to own one, but I like to hear the less commonly talked about features or omissions on equipment , keep up the good work !

Very good review! I have a DDJ-sx2 and keeping it for a while Thank You

I still have the original sx and was thinking about upgrading to the 1000 srt.

You can always use the DDJ-SP1 with the DDJ-1000SRT. Pioneer DJ has shown the original DDJ-1000 with the DDJ-XP1...

I don’t think you gave us your honest answer.you were searching for words a lot. Minus first then positive second. If you really like something you would always post positive 1st. Just my opinion

Its definitely a upgrade from the SX2 No complains so far besides the effects BS which i figured how to midi map everything... HIGHLY recommend the srt1000

Thank you for the comparison of the two models peace brother Terry

1. Ok, terrible that they've taken away the Stop Speed knob that is available (and super-handy) in the SZ2, the Nexus decks, and was even available in the very old DDJ-S1; but let's hope that you can AT LEAST midi-map this function to another knob (just like I have done on my SX3)... 2. I REALLY think that the SILVER Color Filter knobs on the SZ2 look waay better than the cheap-looking black ones do on the 1000SRT. :( :( 3. Awful news that they've not included the VERY useful Flip!! (They exist on the SZ2, the SX2 and SX3 but not here... And I use them A LOT). Maybe you can midi-map them to something else?... (workarounds, workarounds, for no reason..) 4. Having to find the shift button to press it together with the loop buttons in order to half/double the loop size sound plain stupid. I read that you can mid-map the left loop button to SDJ's 1/2 loop button and the right one to SDJ's x2 loop button so that you're able to change the loop size as you could before they skrewed it up on 1000srt. (More workarounds..) 5. Do you think that it would be possible to display more info (and maybe waveforms too) on the jog wheel LCD displays with a future software update? (Just like you can change anything you want on a software's GUI)

Im a simple man... All I want is Pioneer's Standalone FX section Serato compatible (I have Pro but I only use two effects the echo(That's where the Pioneer FX echo comes in) and echo out). The rest of the DDJ1000 is perfect. im buying this next week just for the FX section/4channels and Serato capability... the rest of the features are bonuses. im coming from a Numark mixtrack 3 Platinum... So its a huge upgrade for me.

So I have a sx3 using serato but I'm looking at the DDJ-1000 with record box would this review still remain pretty relevant? I am going to keep my sx3 but wanted the Redbox on the DJ 1000 just because I know clubs and whatnot use record box cdjs and be easier to transfer music and I like the board in general but you hit the spot on the transitions I do use some effects but not a lot. So in the end I would still use both boards with that being said would it be worth it to upgrade to the DJ 1000 Redbox edition. Sorry about all the questions I asked there was just so many questions I couldn't read them all

Ok help! I like the new jog wheels on the Pioneer DDJ 1000SRT but aren’t those the same size as those on the Pioneer DDJ SZ2? I had the SX2 and was just about to get either the SX3 or SZ2 until the 1000SRT came out. I’m more of a turntablist but I do love a great controller, and the SX2 was a fave. Please advise! Thanks!

So for someone like myself who’s been using Numark forever and wants to upgrade and also switch to Pioneer would it be smart to go right to the DJ-1000SRT?The jog wheels are winning me over because I love to cut and size of the jog wheels makes sense.. the NS7 gives me a turntable feel that’s why love it so much and the the denon DJ prime was gonna be it but then this dropped.. do you have some pointers?

I know this is an older video. I have a Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 but I needed something better to be more creative so I ordered the SX3 today for my Birthday. This vid helped me decide which way to go, thanks a lot

i´m 100% with you.. i´ve got both and i miss the possibility to switch very fast to built beat loops under 2 beats with one hand and intern sync with pitching for effective and huge transitions may from 128bpm down under 100bpm. It takes time to get the speed back, but the srt is a beast and i love it! I also got the new xp2, but it is to big and overdrived.. the Sp1 to the SRT will be the combination

You actually paying more cause they giving you the DJ Suite build in licensing for free and that’s a $200 dollars value. That’s why it’s a litter higher than recordbox

CT - Great video as others have attested to. A few DJ's posted they like to have a back-up controller. Is it because of durability and reliability of existing products? Or primarily for technical glitches when shit happens? I've had my SX2 for 2 years and if the lifespan of the average controller is < 5 years then I'll have look out for the next best thing.

What bothers me, is why they couldn't make it software universal or, at least both Serato & RB. The looping buttons suck compared to other Serato controllers. The RekordBox version has more features than this one.

I really miss the slicer. I am not a fan of beat jump. The problem is that you have to select the slicer from the pad fx drop down. Can you explain how to make this permanent?