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Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2

A compact two-channel Serato controller that doubles as a small mixer; discontinued, with short pitch faders.

Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 at an angle

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4 of 4 reviews recommend it4.3/5 from 15 Guitar Center owners

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Best for
Mobile Serato DJs who want a portable controller with phono inputs and XLR outputs.
Skip it if
You want a current model with support, four physical channels or long pitch faders.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 4 professional reviews and 8 owner reviews: a fair amount of evidence.

Reviewers recommend it as a well-built, portable two-channel Serato controller with dedicated key controls and the inputs and outputs to work as a small mixer, and owners largely agree. The shared reservation is the short pitch faders; a couple of owners reported connection or crash problems with some computers at launch.

4 recommend0 mixed0 avoid

What people praise

  • Solid Pioneer build that is light enough to take to gigs
  • Phono/line inputs, XLR master and booth outputs let it work as a small mixer
  • Dedicated Pitch 'n Time key controls, with the licence included
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  • Bright multicoloured performance pads
  • Clear, loud sound

What to know first

  • Short pitch faders
  • Early connection or crash problems with some computers

Owner ratings, as the retailers publish them

See the 4 reviews behind this

4 professional reviews (4 recommend, 0 mixed, 0 avoid); 8 owner reviews read at Guitar Center (Thomann no longer lists the DDJ-SR2)Compiled 2026-10-10How this is compiled

Video reviews

  • DJ BarrDec 2020Recommends

    Pioneer DDJ-SR2 (Review): The PERFECT Serato DJ Controller for DJs of any LEVEL

    Pioneer DDJ-SR2 (Review): The PERFECT Serato DJ Controller for DJs of any LEVEL

    DJ BarrDec 2020Recommends

Plays from YouTube when you press play. Picked from the reviews counted above, including one that disagrees where there is one.

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Before you buy

Released
September 2017
Status
Discontinued

Works with

  • Serato DJ ProUnlocked free

    Plugging in the DDJ-SR2 unlocks Serato DJ Pro, with two channels controlling four decks. Manufacturer spec sheet (Serato), checked 2026-10-12

  • Pitch 'n Time DJLicence included

    The box includes a Serato DJ Expansion Pack voucher for Pitch 'n Time DJ, which the dedicated Key Shift, Key Sync and Pitch Play controls use. Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ (operating instructions)), checked 2026-10-12

  • Serato DVSPaid expansion

    Scratching with CDJs or turntables using Serato control vinyl or CDs needs the Serato DVS Expansion Pack, sold separately. Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-12

  • Turntables and media playersPhono/line inputs

    Two RCA inputs switch between phono and line, and the mixer section controls external sources even without a computer. Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-12

  • VirtualDJSupported

    VirtualDJ publishes its own DDJ-SR2 manual, written for VirtualDJ 8.2 and later. Manufacturer spec sheet (VirtualDJ), checked 2026-10-12

You’ll also need

  • Speakers or a PANot in the box

    Master 1 is balanced XLR, Master 2 is RCA and the booth output is a quarter-inch TRS jack. The box holds an AC adapter, power cord, USB cable, quick start guide and the Serato expansion voucher. Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ (operating instructions)), checked 2026-10-12

  • HeadphonesNot in the box

    The headphone output has both a quarter-inch and a 3.5 mm jack. Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ (operating instructions)), checked 2026-10-12

  • A microphone with a jack plugQuarter-inch TS input

    The single mic input is a quarter-inch TS jack rather than XLR. Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ (operating instructions)), checked 2026-10-12

Key specs

Channels
2
Decks
4 (two channels with four-deck control)
Software
Serato DJ Pro (unlocked), Pitch 'n Time DJ licence included
Standalone
No; works as a mixer for external phono or line sources without a computer
Outputs
Master 1 XLR, Master 2 RCA, booth ¼-in TRS, headphones ¼-in and 3.5 mm
Performance pads
8 multicoloured rubber pads per deck
All 12 specifications
Weight
3.7 kg
Power
12 V AC adapter or USB bus power
Inputs
2 × phono/line RCA, 1 × mic ¼-in TS
Audio interface
24-bit, 44.1 kHz
Dimensions
553 × 65.1 × 334.5 mm (W × H × D)
USB
1 × USB Type-B

12 of 12 figures sourced; hover one for its source

Our take

Rory TassellWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

All four professional reviews recommend it as a well-built, portable Serato controller with dedicated key controls, and its phono/line inputs and XLR and booth outputs let it run as a small mixer. Owners agree, though a reviewer and an owner find the pitch faders short, and two owners reported computer connection problems at launch. Pioneer DJ has archived it, so it is now a used buy; otherwise choose a current Serato controller.

What it is

Status, October 2026: discontinued. Pioneer DJ still hosts its product page and downloads.

What it is

The DDJ-SR2 is a two-channel DJ controller for Serato DJ from Pioneer DJ, announced on 7 September 2017 and on sale that month (Pioneer DJ product page). It replaced the DDJ-SR, and Pioneer DJ says it is about 18 per cent lighter.

Plugged into a Mac or PC over USB-B, it unlocks Serato DJ Pro, and its two channels control four software decks. The box includes a voucher for Serato's Pitch 'n Time DJ Expansion Pack, which the dedicated Key Shift, Key Sync and Key Reset buttons control. Scratching with CDJs or turntables needs the Serato DVS Expansion Pack, sold separately. VirtualDJ publishes its own manual for the controller.

Each deck has a large jog wheel, eight multicoloured Performance Pads for Hot Cue, Roll, Slicer and Sampler, and a Needle Search strip. Two RCA inputs switch between phono and line, and with no computer attached the trims and channel faders still mix those sources. A dual level meter shows the master and channel levels.

Outputs are Master 1 on XLR, Master 2 on RCA, a 1/4" TRS booth output, and headphone jacks in 1/4" and 3.5 mm. The mic input is a 1/4" TS jack. The built-in sound card runs at 24-bit and 44.1 kHz, and the unit runs on USB bus power or the supplied 12 V AC adapter.

It measures 553 x 334.5 x 65.1 mm and weighs 3.7 kg. The box holds the AC adapter, a power cord, a USB cable, the quick start guide and the Serato expansion voucher.

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