Pioneer DJ, DJM-S11: Battle-Ready 2-Channel Mixer with 4-Deck Control
Built for turntablism and modern software workflows, the DJM-S11 elevates the classic 2-channel battle format with a high-frame-rate 4.3-inch touch display, on-screen Deck 3/4 Control, and Dual Deck operation so you can manipulate two decks at once. It tightens your cuts with an enhanced MAGVEL FADER PRO, then explodes with creativity via 22 Beat FX, Smooth Echo, and finger-based Touch FX—all while you keep eyes off the laptop.
Plug in and play confidently with Serato DJ Pro (including Pitch ’n Time DJ) and rekordbox Performance mode unlocked, plus DVS control for CDJs or turntables. Under the hood, 64-bit mixing & dithering DSP, a low-jitter clock, and 32-bit D/A in the master path deliver clean, high-density sound. Dual USB-B connections streamline changeovers, while the integrated USB hub (2× USB-A) reduces the need for external accessories.
Result: a compact, competition-grade mixer that layers performance pads, touchscreen control, and deep FX into a single, club-ready brain for scratch DJs, open-format performers, and mobile pros.
- Real-World Applications & Roles: Battle routines, 4-deck mashups, hybrid DVS + sampler sets, club residencies, mobile DJ events, livestream/recording workflows.
Where the DJM-S11 Excels
- Battle Routines: Ultra-responsive MAGVEL FADER PRO and on-pad Scratch Bank for rapid sample access.
- 4-Deck Performance: On-screen Deck 3/4 Control, Deck Move (Serato), and Dual Deck mixing for layered routines.
- Laptop-Light Operation: Waveforms, browse, FX, and MIDI pages on the 4.3" touchscreen minimize computer interaction.
- Expressive FX Play: Touch FX surface plus Smooth Echo and 22 Beat FX unlock rhythmic phrasing and texture.
- Changeovers & B2B: Dual USB-B computer I/O and onboard USB hub keep swaps clean and fast.
- Mobile & Club Installs: Flexible I/O (phono/line, XLR master, TRS booth, dual headphones) adapts to any rig.
Control Modes on the DJM-S11
Touchscreen Pages: High-frame-rate color display with dedicated views for Waveform, Browse, Deck 3/4 Control, Touch FX, FX Setting (store 4 banks), and Touch MIDI (4 preset pages, fully MIDI-mappable).
Software Integration: Connect to Serato DJ Pro for Deck Move, Dual Deck, Beat Jump, Slip, and Quantize; unlock rekordbox Performance mode and DVS with the dedicated control vinyl (sold separately) for vinyl-style control.
Pad Logic: 8 enlarged pads per side with Combo Pad mode (use up to 4 pad modes at once in Serato) and Scratch Bank for one-tap sample recalls.
FX Engines: Hardware Sound Color FX (Filter, Dub Echo, Noise, Pitch, Wide Filter) + Beat FX (Echo, Ducking Echo, Echo Out, Spiral, Helix, Delay, Reverb, Back Spin, One-shot Spin, Vinyl Brake, One-shot Brake, Flanger, Phaser, HP/LP Filter, Trans, Kill, Roll, Fader Pitch, Fader Synth, etc.). Smooth Echo can be assigned to faders/pads and auto-triggered by movement.
DVS & MIDI: Unlocks Serato DVS and rekordbox DVS; the mixer is fully MIDI assignable over USB for external control workflows.
Touch Screen, Deck 3/4 & Dual Deck on the DJM-S11
The S11’s 4.3" display centralizes browsing, waveforms, FX editing, and Deck 3/4 Control so you can play up to four tracks/samples at once—complete with on-screen EQ, Hot Cues, and pitch bend. In supported software, Deck Move lets you shift content (1?4, 2?3) to free main decks for scratching, while Dual Deck ties two decks together for linked fader/FX control and synchronized edits.
Effects Engine in the DJM-S11: Beat FX, Touch FX & Smooth Echo
22 Beat FX (including Fader Pitch and Helix) stack with Sound Color FX for club-level dynamics. The Touch FX page turns the screen into an X/Y pad for two-parameter morphing—great for builds and fills while your other hand cuts. Smooth Echo arms on a dedicated button and auto-fires from a chosen control (fader/pad), with tunable time/feedback to create ghosted tails, slapbacks, or rhythmic repeats that track your gestures.
Performance Pads, Combo Pad & Scratch Bank on the DJM-S11
Enlarged, velocity-friendly pads improve accuracy in heated battles. In Combo Pad mode (Serato), you can run up to four pad modes at once (two per channel, four pads per mode) to overlay cues, rolls, samples, and pitch play. Scratch Bank binds curated scratch phrases or tones to pads for instant recall—load, cut, and eject without menu diving.
Audio Architecture of the DJM-S11
Sound quality borrows from the DJM-900NXS2 lineage: 64-bit internal mixing & dithering inside the DSP, a low-jitter master clock, and a 32-bit D/A stage on the master output deliver crystal-clear transients, deep low end, and a wide stereo image—ideal for hard-hitting scratch transients and busy 4-deck blends.
I/O & USB Hub on the DJM-S11
- Inputs: 2 × PHONO (RCA), 2 × LINE (RCA), 1 × MIC (XLR/¼" combo), 1 × AUX (RCA) for flexible deck and source pairing.
- Outputs: MASTER on XLR & RCA, plus dedicated BOOTH on ¼" TRS to tune monitors independently of the house.
- Headphones: Dual jacks (¼" stereo and 3.5 mm mini) for any monitoring preference without adapters.
- Computer I/O: Two independent USB-B ports provide 24-bit/48 kHz audio/MIDI to separate laptops—ideal for swift handoffs.
- Onboard USB Hub: 2 × USB-A ports power/control pad controllers or accessories, minimizing external hubs and cable clutter.
- DVS & MIDI: Ready for Serato and rekordbox DVS; fully MIDI-assignable so external gear can trigger mixer and software functions.
How to Deploy the DJM-S11
- Turntable DVS Setup: Connect decks to PHONO, set software to DVS, and calibrate. Use Deck 3/4 Control for stems/sampler layers while main decks handle scratching.
- CDJ / Line Workflow: Feed players to LINE inputs; use Dual Deck for synchronized tweaks and Touch FX for build-ups without leaving the platter.
- Hybrid Controller Rig: Plug pad controllers or accessories into the USB-A hub; map extras with Touch MIDI to keep hands off the laptop.
- Changeovers & B2B: Park the second computer on USB-B 2, cue silently on headphones, then handoff cleanly between sets.
- Vocal & Booth Management: Use the MIC combo input for MCs and the dedicated BOOTH output to tune monitor level independently of the house.
- Pad Strategy: Build a Scratch Bank per routine; store FX banks in FX Setting; assign Smooth Echo to faders for automatic tails as you chop.
Pioneer DJM-S11 vs DJM-S7 / DJM-S5 / Reloop ELITE — Battle Mixer Comparison
| Model |
Software / DVS |
USB & Interface |
Performance Pads |
Pad Modes (as provided) |
Faders |
EQ / Filter |
FX Highlights |
Mic I/O |
Outputs |
Headphones |
Bluetooth |
Dimensions (W×D×H) |
Weight |
| Pioneer DJM-S11 |
Unlocks Serato DJ Pro; rekordbox; Serato DVS & rekordbox DVS; Pitch ’n Time DJ included; MIDI |
2× USB-B; 2× USB-A hub; 24-bit / 48 kHz |
16 RGB (larger) |
Combo Pad mode (up to 4 modes); Scratch Bank |
MAGVEL FADER PRO (enhanced) |
3-band EQ/ISO; ranges: −∞ to +6 dB (ISO), −26 to +6 dB (EQ) |
22 Beat FX (incl. Fader Pitch, Helix); Smooth Echo; Touch FX; 4.3" touch screen; Touch MIDI |
XLR / 1/4" combo |
2 MASTER (XLR, RCA); BOOTH (1/4" TRS) |
1/4" & 3.5 mm |
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10.51"×17.8"×4.25" |
11.46 lb |
| Pioneer DJM-S7 |
Unlocks Serato DJ Pro; rekordbox; Serato DVS & rekordbox DVS; Pitch ’n Time DJ voucher; MIDI |
2× USB-B; 2× USB-A hub; 24-bit / 48 kHz |
16 large pads |
Combo Pad mode; Scratch Bank |
MAGVEL FADER PRO |
3-band EQ/ISO; Sound Color FX: Filter, Dub Echo, Noise, Pitch, Wide Filter |
22 Beat FX; large effect levers; OLED FX name/beat value; Loop MIDI |
XLR / 1/4" combo |
2 MASTER (XLR, RCA); BOOTH (1/4" TRS) |
1/4" & 3.5 mm |
Bluetooth 5.0 (SBC/AAC/aptX/aptX LL), ~10 m |
10.51"×15.65"×4.25" |
9.92 lb |
| Pioneer DJM-S5 |
Unlocks Serato DJ Pro; Serato DVS; MIDI assignable |
2× USB-C (1 data+power, 1 power-only); 24-bit / 48 kHz; bus powered (5V/500 mA) |
8 pads (4 per deck), 20.6 mm |
13 modes incl. Hot Cue, Sampler |
MAGVEL FADER PRO |
3-band EQ/ISO (-8 to +6 dB); Sound Color FX: Filter |
Effect levers (up to 57 Serato FX; 2 banks); Scratch Cutter (6 patterns); Crossfader Hot Cue |
XLR / 1/4" combo |
MASTER (XLR); BOOTH/MASTER (RCA) |
1/4" & 3.5 mm |
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9.65"×14.31"×4.25" |
7.5 lb |
| Reloop ELITE |
Serato DJ Pro (incl.) + DVS; MIDI |
Dual 10×10 USB 2.0, 24-bit (2× USB-B); 2× Smart Link USB-A; high-retention ports |
16 RGB, velocity-sensitive |
Hot Cue, Loop Roll, Slicer, Sampler, Pitch Play, Saved Loop, Slicer Loop, Saved Flips, Platter Play, Transport, User, Scratch Bank |
3× Mini Innofader Pro; custom curves; reverse; digital cut-in/out adjust |
3-band isolator (full kill) |
Tweak FX (Filter, Crush, Flanger, White Noise, User); 2 FX units; 3 assignable slots; mini-fader depth; hold/toggle; Serato FX send/return; sampler/AUX routable |
Mic/line TRS; 2-band EQ; echo; talkover |
Master XLR & RCA; Booth TRS (stereo/mono); Rec RCA |
6.3 mm & 3.5 mm |
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11.42"×16.30"×4.23" |
13.23 lb |
Why Get Your DJM-S11 from AVMaxx
- Battle-proven guidance: We spec and deploy S-series mixers for real turntablist sets, club booths, and mobile rigs—so your configuration is right the first time.
- Clean integrations: From DVS wiring to hub layout, we help you implement Deck 3/4, Dual Deck, and Touch MIDI without unnecessary add-ons.
- Accuracy you can trust: We publish only manufacturer-verified details and hands-on deployment tips—no guesswork, no outdated specs.
- Long-term support: From firmware reminders to pad mapping advice, we’re here for the entire life of your mixer.
Bottom line: when performance and reliability matter, our expertise turns the DJM-S11 into a seamless, show-ready centerpiece.
Recommended Accessories for the Pioneer DJ DJM-S11
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ProX XS-M11BL ATA Mixer Case —
Built for the DJM-S11 (also fits RANE 70/72 MK2). 3/8" Honeycomb Digital plywood, foam-lined interior, reinforced ball corners, twist-lock latches, removable front access panel, and rear cable space—tough protection that’s parcel-friendly for weekly gigs.
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Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 Media Player —
9" touchscreen workflow with 32-bit audio processing, ultra-low-latency jog, 8 Hot Cues, Beat Jump, Key Sync, and Pro DJ Link. A club-standard partner for the S11 in player-plus-DVS or hybrid sets.
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Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 Turntable —
High-torque direct drive with low-noise, high-stability design and three pitch ranges. Pair with the S11 for precise DVS control or pure analog scratching.
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ProX XS-CDBL Large-Format Player Case —
ATA-300 black-on-black road case for CD/media players. 3/8" Honeycomb shell, removable front panel, and rear cable port; sized for CDJ-3000, SC6000 Prime, and DJS-1000.
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ProX T-TTBL Turntable Case (12") —
Flight-ready ATA-300 design with Signature Series Honeycomb Digital laminated 3/8" plywood. Protects standard 12" decks for battle rigs and mobile work.
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OneOdio Studio Max 1 Wireless Headphones —
Hi-Res audio with LDAC, ultra-low-latency WiLL+ RF mode, powerful 50 mm drivers, and up to 120-hour battery life. Includes USB-C dongle and cables for flexible booth monitoring.
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MIC FLOW U40 Wireless Handheld Mic System —
Handheld transmitter with compact receiver and up to ~1000 ft range—plug straight into the S11’s XLR/¼" combo for MC duties, hype calls, or announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions — Pioneer DJ DJM-S11
Does the DJM-S11 unlock Serato DJ Pro and DVS?
Yes. It unlocks Serato DJ Pro and Serato DVS. It also unlocks rekordbox Performance mode and supports rekordbox DVS with the dedicated control vinyl (sold separately).
Is Serato Pitch ’n Time DJ included?
Yes. A Serato Pitch ’n Time DJ expansion pack voucher is included for advanced key shifting, pitch play, and time-stretch algorithms.
Can I run four decks from a 2-channel mixer?
Yes. Use the touchscreen’s Deck 3/4 Control to access two additional decks, then use Deck Move and Dual Deck (in Serato) for linked control and seamless juggling.
What’s special about Smooth Echo?
It’s a dynamic echo you can arm on a button and assign to a control (like a fader or pad). When you move that control, the echo auto-triggers—great for cut tails and rhythmic phrasing.
Is the DJM-S11 fully MIDI mappable?
Yes. All major controls can send MIDI over USB. The Touch MIDI pages provide four banks of on-screen controls that you can customize to your workflow.
What are the physical dimensions for case fitment?
Approx. 10.51" W × 17.8" D × 4.25" H. Weight is about 11.46 lb. Use these values to confirm a precise fit with your preferred case.
What’s included in the box?
DJM-S11 mixer, power cord, USB cable, fader bumpers (A ×4 / B ×2), Quick Start Guide, regional warranty/precautions, and a Serato DJ Pro Pitch ’n Time DJ voucher.
DJ-focused tip: how do I set up for fast B2B changeovers?
Connect the second laptop to the S11’s second USB-B port and pre-check audio on headphones. Use the onboard USB hub for shared devices, then hand off without stopping the music.
Ready to build your routine around the DJM-S11? Lock in your configuration and we’ll help you deploy Deck 3/4, Touch FX, and DVS so you hit the booth running.
