Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12

Digital and Analog in Hybrid Harmony — Tonearm Optional!

Spanning the boundaries of DJing, beat making, and spectacular performance, Pioneer DJ's PLX-CRSS12 strikes a harmonized balance between the best of digital and analog turntablism. Everything from the chassis and tonearm materials to its suite of compatible software and performance modes and its ergonomic, intuitive interface has been engineered for meticulous precision. MIDI-mappable performance pads, a dynamic OLED display, and flexible motor braking are just the beginning. Onboard Serato and rekordbox compatibility form the bedrock of its state-of-the-art DVS capabilities, including the unprecedented option of digital vinyl turntablism that eschews the tonearm and needle altogether, stunning DJs here at Sweetwater. The cutting-edge control doesn’t stop there, either. We’re simply scratching the surface.

Note: Pioneer DJ’s PLX-CRSS12 turntable is designed for use with Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox. Based on the configuration of your mixer and the DJ software installed on your Mac or PC, compatibility outside of Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox is possible. Please contact your Sales Engineer for any questions, concerns, or further information.

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Introducing the PLX-CRSS12 professional digital-analog hybrid turntable

Feel your sound like never before

Pioneer DJ’s PLX-CRSS12 turntable utilizes a direct-drive design, but the flexibility afforded in how you interface with your sound runs far deeper. The company’s new Magvel Clamp works by dialing in how tightly the vinyl is secured when ditching the tonearm with DVS. Not only does this mean no more needle-skipping, regardless of how aggressively you scratch, but you’re able to fine-tune the “weight” of your scratching experience to feel lighter or heavier, all without fussing with slip mats, slip sheets, or any other mechanical component. Its vivid, high-contrast OLED screen ensures visibility in low-light settings, providing critical info without cluttering your space, including tempo range and key signature when step-pitching in either analog or DVS modes. Meanwhile, further details like bpm, deck number, and software keep your DVS experience sympatico.

Versatile performance potential

Expanding the performance capabilities of the PLX-CRSS12 turntable, Pioneer DJ added four color-coded pads below the platter, each of which is completely MIDI-mappable. Moreover, the shift function doubles the possibilities for your pads, providing eight completely customizable options. Onboard compatibility includes rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro, each of which features a distinct set of native pad support features. With rekordbox, Hot Cue, Sampler, Track Separation, Sample Scratch, Pad FX1, and Beat Jump functions are raring to go, while Serato DJ Pro supports Hot Cue, Sampler, Stems, Scratch Bank, Roll, and Saved Loop options. No matter your path, the PLX-CRSS12 expertly balances contemporary performance flexibility without compromising core turntable necessities. Even the turntable’s braking functions are adjustable, thanks to a front-mounted switch with three stopping speeds, augmenting performance possibilities at every level.

Engineered for premium aural integrity

As the spiritual successor to the PLX-1000, the PLX-CRSS12 builds off its predecessor’s lauded aural architecture, preserving its best facets while providing some welcome improvements. The chassis comprises a durable high-mass, die-cast zinc upper and a lower portion of 8-millimeter-thick resin that optimizes its structural integrity while dampening vibrations. Moreover, rubber tubes in the tonearm vastly improve vibration control, increasing performance and consistency. RCA terminals use machined gold-plated components, while the phono signal utilizes a stable connection with its plug for direct transmission of high-fidelity audio to faithfully reproduces the nuances of analog records. Even the switching power supply has its part to play, eliminating flux leakage and transformer vibrations to further suppress errant noise for crystalline audio playback.

Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12 Hybrid Direct Drive Turntable with DVS Features:

• Accommodating hybrid design includes versatile DVS and analog modes with diverse performance options that don’t compromise turntable essentials

• Groundbreaking DVS innovation gives you complete digital vinyl control without the tonearm: no needle-skipping, no matter how hard you’re scratching

• Magvel Clamp lets you dial in the “weight” of the record for nuanced differences in feel and resistance without fussing with slip mats or mechanical components

• Utility settings include direct access to adjust torque to further tailor your experience

• Front-mounted switch has 3 deck-stopping speeds for flexible braking

• 4 onboard performance pads are fully MIDI-mappable to customize your flow with contemporary sound-shaping tools

• Onboard compatibility for both Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox means versatile DJ possibilities to fit your workflow with software-specific native pad functions

• Shift function opens 4 additional performance slots, giving you 8 total options with 4 pads

• Vivid OLED screen provides critical information without obfuscating your visual field, even in low-light settings, including key, tempo, & step-pitching for analog and DVS modes

• Precision-engineered components ensure unmatched sonic quality and preservation

KEY FEATURES

Tone-arm-free DVS control eliminates skipping in digital playback

No matter how hard you scratch, you’ll never experience needle skipping when you use the PLX-CRSS12 in Digital Vinyl mode, thanks to the tone-arm-free system. The new MAGVEL CLAMP holds a record firmly in place when you touch it, enabling it to directly control the digital music file, giving you the true feeling of vinyl with no need to use the tone arm. When playing analog records, the experience will be just like using the popular PLX-1000 deck.

Customizable setup

Feeling adjustment to suit your style

You can quickly adjust the record's "weight" with the dial on top of the MAGVEL CLAMP. This means you can effortlessly continue your performance without the hassle of changing slip mats or slip sheets.

Customizable torque level

It's easy to change the turntable rotation torque level in the utility settings to suit your preference. You can choose from "High" for quick startup when you press PLAY, "Low" for the traditional torque speed that many DJs are familiar with, and "Mid" for a balance between the two.

Adjustable stopping speed

Use the switch on the front of the deck to adjust the time it takes for the turntable to stop when you press STOP. The "Min" is sharp. The "Mid" uses a traditional stopping speed that's familiar to DJs. And the "Max" creates the longest stopping speed for a gradual and dramatic finish to a track or performance.

Comfortable and intuitive to perform on

Performance Pads for accurate and rapid control

The PLX-CRSS12 inherits classic turntable layout elements, but a new addition is the 4 built-in MIDI-mappable Performance Pads which put your favorite features at your fingertips. They’re right where you need them – just below the platter – so you can fire off Hot Cues and samples quicker than ever, which comes in handy even more if you’re performing on a mixer that has no pads. There’s native support for various pad modes (see below), and a dedicated button enables you to switch control from pads 1-4 to 5-8. The pads are MIDI mappable too, so you can assign them to other features.

OLED display for quick confirmation of track information

The built-in OLED display also helps you focus on the deck. You can keep an eye on the tempo range and key when Step Pitching and, when you connect the PLX-CRSS12 via USB to your PC/Mac running DJ software, you can reference BPM, key, deck number information. The display also gives you quick access to the utility settings – all of which reduces the need to break concentration and look at your laptop or mixer during a performance.

High-quality sound reproduction of analog records, evolved from the PLX-1000

Let your audience enjoy your music the way it was intended to be heard. The PLX-CRSS12 has been carefully built to improve on the sound quality of the PLX-1000 professional DJ turntable, which is highly acclaimed for its accurate sound reproduction.

Switching power supply

High-mass die-cast zinc

Machined gold-plated RCA terminals

Robust and elegant design in matte black color

The PLX-CRSS12 has a matte black color scheme, with special coatings applied to the tone arm and other metal parts, plus carefully crafted details that give it a robust and elegant appearance.

Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox compatibility

The PLX-CRSS12 is compatible with Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox. By connecting this unit to a PC/Mac with DJ software installed, and to a mixer that supports the DVS function of the respective DJ software, you can start playing in Digital Vinyl mode and use the Performance Pads.

OTHER FEATURES

Replaceable MAGVEL CLAMP

Additional clamps. are available to buy if you want to take your own set on the road, or if you need to replace a clamp that’s been lost. You can store the MAGVEL CLAMP neatly in a dedicated area on top of the deck.

Firmware Update Manager

You’ll be. automatically notified when firmware updates become available. You can download the Firmware Update Manager here.

AlphaTheta Care

Our extended. product warranty service ensures longer and more reliable use of your products. Click here for details.

SPECIFICATIONS

Width

17.8 inch

Height

6.3 inch

Depth

13.9 inch

Weight

26.9 lbs.

Main Features

Accessories

• Platter

• Screws for platter

• Screwdriver

• MAGVEL CLAMP

• Slip mat

• Slip sheet

• Dust cover

• Balance weight

• Sub weight

• Headshell

• Shell weight

• Power cord

• Audio cable (with ground wire)

• USB cable

• Quick Start Guide

• Warranty (for some regions)*

• Precautions for Use

*Only products in Europe. Products in North America and Japan include warranty information in the Precautions for Use.

Specifications

Width

17.83 in

Height

6.26 in

Depth

13.9 in

Weight

26.9 lb

Turntables

Drive Method

Servo-type direct drive

Platter

Aluminium, die-casting diameter: 332 mm

Motor

3-phase, brushless DC motor

Braking System

Electronic brake

Rotation Speed

33⅓ rpm, 45 rpm

Rotation Adjustment Range

±8, ±16, ±50 %

Wow and Flutter

0.15% or less WRMS (JIS WTD)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

65 dB (DIN-B)

Starting Torque

High: 0.45 N·m (4.5 kgf·cm) or more
Mid: 0.32 N·m (3.2 kgf·cm)
Low: 0.2 N·m (2.0 kgf·cm)

Start Time

0.3 sec (at 33⅓ rpm)

Brake Time

Max: 3.5 seconds
Mid: 1.0 seconds
Min: 0.5 seconds or less

Tone Arm

Arm Type

• Universal type S-shape tone arm

• Gimbal-supported type bearing structure

• Static balance type

Overhang

0.59 in

Effective Length

9.06 in

Tracking Error

Within 3°

Height Adjustment Range

0.24 in

Stylus Pressure Variable Range

0-4 g (1 scale 0.1 g)

Cartridge Weight Single

2.5-12 g (includes mounting materials)

Terminals

USB

1 USB C port

Outputs

1 PHONO(RCA)

* The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.

Tech Specs

• Motor:Direct

• Speeds:33, 45

• Pitch Control:±8%, ±16%, ±50%

• Arm Style:S-shaped

• Playback:Fully Manual

• Platter:Die-cast Aluminum, 13.07"

• Torque:≥4.5kg/cm

• USB:1 x USB-C

• Analog Outputs:1 x Dual RCA Stereo

• Features:Dust Cover Included

• Cartridge Included:Sold Separately

• Power Source:Standard IEC AC Input

• Height:6.25"

• Width:17.83"

• Depth:13.89"

• Weight:26.89 lbs

• Manufacturer Part Number:PLX-CRSS12/CUXEG