Pioneer DDJ SX2 or Denon MC 6000 II?

Hi Karlton,

I can see the dilemma as these are both quality bits of kit. If you prize portability and mobile DJ-ready functionality then get the MC6000. It was clearly constructed with those qualities in mind and runs natively with Serato. The SX2 is bigger – but not awkwardly big in my view – and less likely to fit in already cramped booths. My first controller was the younger brother of the MC6000 mk2 – an MC3000 – and I kept it for its massive functionality, good integration with Traktor, and its modest footprint. I still use it regularly for practise sessions. I do also own an SX2.

I can’t comment on the VDJ aspect but can vouch for the quality of both controllers. Good luck with your choice! Also, if you need some more synonyms for puns on age/antique then look here:
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Aatish

Hi DJ “Anti-que”

Well i cannot teel you about new Denon MC6000 MkII, but the first version was my “first love” in terms of DJ Controllers.
It had all the bells and whistles that i was searching in a controller, and the right one for my needs. (A few mobile partys)
After tried it once at a Music Store, one thing that annoyed me was that my big and fat hands were not made to work with the Denon 🙁
And then.. Pioneer DDJ-SX was introduced, and again it was love at first sight (again). Studied the model for more tnah one Year, tried twice in stores.
One year after DDJ-SX, Pioneer lauched DDJ-SX2, and after almost one year with it, i can tell you that is one nice piece of Kit.

Her are the Plus and minus for eacho model (in my subjective point of view)

Denon MC6000 MK2

Plus
– Small and compact (easy to carry)
– Good quality, sturdy
– Serato DJ Native Controller
– Compatible with Mappings from Virtual DJ and Traktor
– Dual Balanced Mic Inputs with effects

Minus
– Small footprint, but being all condensed not good for working with someone with big hands(like me)
– Hot Cue/Sampler Buttons are not the same and not so intuitive and pratical as the colored Pads of de DDJ-SX2 .

Pioneer DDJ-SX2

Plus
– Good quality, sturdy
– Serato DJ Native Controller
(dont need any serial or Voucher.. connect the pioneer to Serato DJ, and you’ll have the full serato DJ Version)
– Compatible with Mappings from Virtual DJ (at virtual DJ site) and Traktor (available for download at Pioneer site)
– Dual Balanced Mic Inputs with effects (with limitations to the available decks)
– Perfect Layout (PADS, Jog Wheels, faders etc)
– Nice implementation of Colored Performance Pads (You can do Magic with these)
– Jog dials a step above the Denon ones (larger, colored, and identical to the big CDJs)
– Needle Search (handy when needed)
– Serato Flip Dedicated Controls
– Easy Replaceable Cross-Fader

Minus
– Large and Heavy, not has big as the DDJ-SZ but still big .
– Gets Heavier if you think it deserves a flight case.
– 2 Mic inputs also, but assignable to the mixing channels (with 2 MICs connect, you can use only 2 decks)

Hope it Helped.
Happy Drops!

Hardcort
(another 50+ YO DJ)

I had a 6000, currently use an SX (result of a gear swap) and will get a 6000 mk2 asap.

If you are a mobile DJ that uses one or two mics, the 6000 is a solid choice. I like the SX2 and it will do the job too (have used it professionally for over a year and a half now), but it still comes in second to the 6000 imho.

Again, personal prefs trump everything, but for me the MC6000 (mk2 with better, less cluttered lay-out) is definitely “King of the Road”.