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Pioneer DJ DJM-S9

The 2015 Serato battle mixer that set Pioneer's S-series template; now archived, with the DJM-S11 as successor.

Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 at an angle

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70%

of 10 reviews recommend it

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Best for
Serato scratch DJs buying used who want the Magvel fader and 16 pads.
Skip it if
You need split cue, a model still sold new, or free rekordbox DVS.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 10 professional reviews: a fair amount of evidence.

Seven of ten professional reviews recommend it, almost all from its 2015 to 2016 launch, for the 16 performance pads, the Magvel Fader Pro and the effects section, with price the common reservation. Two 2020 retrospectives turned mixed over no split cue, worn faceplate paint and aux and XLR connections that fail with age. Pioneer DJ has archived it and names the DJM-S11 as the next-generation model; no owner reviews remain readable at Thomann or Guitar Center.

7 recommend3 mixed0 avoid

What people praise

  • Sixteen RGB performance pads put cues, rolls and samples under the fingers
  • Magvel Fader Pro crossfader is fast and highly adjustable
  • Strong effects section: on-board Beat FX plus Serato FX on paddle switches
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  • Solid build
  • Clean, high-quality sound
  • Two USB soundcards make DJ changeovers easy

What to know first

  • Expensive for a two-channel mixer
  • Upfaders are not the same quality as the crossfader
  • No split cue
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  • Faceplate paint wears off around the crossfaderReplaceable part
  • Aux RCA inputs and XLR outputs can fail or lose level with age
  • rekordbox support came after launch, and its DVS needs a paid planFixed
See the 10 reviews behind this

10 professional reviews (7 recommend, 3 mixed); 0 owner reviews read (Thomann and Guitar Center no longer list the product)Compiled 2026-10-10How this is compiled

Video reviews

  • DJ TLM TVSep 2015Recommends

    Pioneer DJM-S9 review

    Pioneer DJM-S9 review

    DJ TLM TVSep 2015Recommends
  • Cleveland TerryJan 2020Mixed

    Should You STILL Buy A Pioneer DJM S9 Mixer in 2020? Let's Review Compared to the Competitors

    Should You STILL Buy A Pioneer DJM S9 Mixer in 2020? Let's Review Compared to the Competitors

    Cleveland TerryJan 2020Mixed

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Before you buy

Released
August 2015
Status
Discontinued
Replaced by
DJM-S11

Works with

  • Serato DJ ProFree with mixer

    Plugging it in unlocks Serato DJ Pro and Serato DVS for turntables or CDJs at no extra cost Manufacturer spec sheet (Serato), checked 2026-10-11

  • rekordboxCore plan for DVS

    Firmware 1.08 (September 2017) added rekordbox dj support; Pioneer DJ says DVS needs the rekordbox Core plan or above Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

  • VirtualDJPaid licence

    Needs a Pro Infinity or Pro Subscription licence; without one the mixer works for 10 minutes per session Manufacturer spec sheet (VirtualDJ (Atomix Productions)), checked 2026-10-11

  • djayMac and Windows

    Algoriddim lists the DJM-S9 as supported hardware in djay on Mac and Windows Manufacturer spec sheet (Algoriddim), checked 2026-10-11

  • Without a laptopOn-board FX still work

    Without Serato DJ, the on-board Beat FX and the Performance Pads can still be used Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

You’ll also need

  • Control vinylNot in the box

    The box includes two Serato control CDs but no control vinyl, so turntable DVS needs control records bought separately Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

  • Turntables or CDJsNo decks of its own

    A two-channel mixer that uses turntables or CDJs to control Serato DJ through DVS Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

  • Second USB cableFor DJ changeovers

    Only one USB cable is included; connecting a second computer to the second soundcard needs another USB 2.0 cable Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

  • A laptop with Serato DJ ProFor pads and DVS

    Serato DJ Pro control, its effects and DVS need a PC or Mac connected by USB Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

Key specs

Channels
2
EQ range
-∞ dB to +6 dB (3-band isolator)
Crossfader
Magvel Fader Pro magnetic crossfader with Feeling Adjust, curve and reverse
Effects
6 Beat FX buttons + 6 Serato DJ Pro FX buttons, 2 banks, per-channel filter
Inputs
2 x CD/line (RCA), 2 x phono (RCA), 1 x aux (RCA)
Mic inputs
1 x XLR / 1/4 in TRS combo
All 13 specifications
Outputs
Master XLR + RCA, booth 1/4 in TRS, 2 x headphones (1/4 in + 3.5 mm)
USB audio interface
2 x USB Type-B sound cards, 24-bit / 48 kHz
Weight
4.6 kg
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio
107 dB (USB), 103 dB (CD/line), 90 dB (phono)
Power
AC 110 – 240 V, 24 W
Dimensions
267 x 407.3 x 107.9 mm (W x D x H)

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Our take

Tony AllenWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

Seven of ten professional reviews recommend it, nearly all from its 2015 to 2016 launch, for the 16 performance pads, the Magvel Fader Pro and the effects section, with price the usual reservation. Two 2020 retrospectives were mixed: no split cue, faceplate paint that wears, and aux and XLR connections that fail with age. Pioneer DJ has archived it and names the DJM-S11 as the next-generation model. Buy one used only after checking every input and output.

What it is

Status, October 2026: discontinued. Pioneer DJ launched the DJM-S11 in October 2020 and calls the DJM-S9 its predecessor.

What it is

The DJM-S9 is a two-channel battle mixer for Serato DJ from Pioneer DJ, announced on 6 August 2015 (Pioneer DJ product page). Pioneer DJ calls it its first two-channel battle mixer for Serato DJ Pro. Its audio circuitry comes from the DJM-2000NXS, and its effects section draws on the DJM-909. A gold limited edition, paired with a gold PLX-1000 turntable, was announced the same day.

The crossfader is the Magvel Fader Pro, a contactless magnetic fader with a Feeling Adjust dial, curve and reverse settings, and bumpers in three materials. Each channel has eight multicolour Performance Pads for Hot Cue, Roll, Slicer and Loop, a three-band isolator and a filter. There are six Beat FX buttons and six Serato DJ Pro FX buttons, each set switched on by a large lever.

Two USB soundcards let two laptops connect at once for changeovers, selected by a switch on the top panel, and the mixer controls all four Serato decks. Plugging it in unlocks Serato DJ Pro and Serato DVS for turntables or CDJs. Firmware 1.08 in September 2017 added rekordbox support, and Pioneer DJ says rekordbox DVS needs the Core plan or above. Without a laptop, the on-board Beat FX and the pads still work.

Inputs are two line and two phono pairs on RCA, an RCA aux and an XLR/1/4" combo mic input with its own echo. Outputs are master on XLR and RCA, a 1/4" booth output and 1/4" and 3.5 mm headphone jacks. It measures 267 x 407.3 x 107.9 mm and weighs 4.6 kg.

The box holds a power cord, one USB cable, spare fader bumpers, two Serato control CDs, the quick start guide and a warranty card. Control vinyl is not included, and the driver is a download.

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