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PLX-CRSS12 is a hybrid direct drive turntable with Digital Vinyl System built in, so it plays records normally and controls digital files through the same platter without a separate control record or interface box.
A real turntable that is also a DVS controller, with nothing in between.
This game-changing deck is the world's first to offer DVS control of digital music via DJ software as well as analog playback of vinyl records, helping artists take their performances to the next level. Never worry about needle skipping again when you use the PLX-CRSS12 in DVS mode with Serato DJ Pro or rekordbox. The tone-arm-free playback means artists can scratch a real analog record as vigorously as they like without fear of missing a beat. And when they want to play a record the traditional way, they can simply switch the deck to Analog mode and use the tone arm as normal. However artists like the decks to feel, the PLX-CRSS12 adapts to suit their style. By adjusting the rotation dial on the included MAGVEL CLAMP, artists can change how heavy or light the record feels. Artists can also adjust the turntable's torque level in the utility settings, and there are 3 stopping speeds to choose from. At first glance, artists will see how the PLX-CRSS12 has been designed for fluid scratching and intuitive performances. And when they look closer, they'll notice new features that enable a greater level of control and creativity. The battle-style layout leaves plenty of room for scratching and there 4 MIDI-mappable Performance Pads too. Artists can also keep an eye on crucial information via the OLED display. As well as the exciting features artists can see, the PLX-CRSS12 includes a host of new additions which are hidden. Various components have been upgraded from the highly respected PLX-1000 professional turntable to create the best-ever analog sound from a Pioneer DJ deck.
At a Glance
| Brand | Pioneer DJ |
|---|---|
| Model | PLX-CRSS12 |
| Product type | Turntable |
| Warranty | Pioneer DJ limited warranty |
What Is DVS and Why Is It Built In?
Digital Vinyl System lets a turntable control digital files. Normally that means a special control record and an external interface. The PLX-CRSS12 has it built in, so switching between playing vinyl and controlling digital files needs no extra hardware and no control record.
Is It a Real Direct Drive Turntable?
Yes. It plays records conventionally with direct drive, so it works as a turntable regardless of whether you use the digital side.
Who Is It For?
DJs who play both vinyl and digital and are tired of the control record and interface arrangement, and turntablists who want one deck that covers both.
Why Pioneer DJ
Pioneer DJ has set the standard in club and festival booths for three decades, to the point that the CDJ and DJM are what a rider means when it says industry standard. The company builds the whole chain: media players, mixers, all-in-one systems, controllers, turntables, headphones and monitoring, all tied together by rekordbox. It now trades as AlphaTheta, which is the parent company name, with Pioneer DJ retained as the product brand.