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Pioneer DJ DJM-450

A two-channel mixer with DJM-900NXS2 effects and a rekordbox DVS soundcard, but no booth output.

Pioneer DJ DJM-450 at an angle

Photos: Pioneer DJ / AlphaTheta Corporation

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100%

of 7 reviews recommend it3.3/5 from 3 Guitar Center owners

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Best for
Home DJs learning the club DJM layout on two decks, with rekordbox DVS.
Skip it if
You play venues that need a booth monitor, or want MIDI control of software.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 7 professional reviews and 3 owner reviews: a fair amount of evidence.

All seven professional reviews recommend it as a two-channel take on the DJM-900NXS2, citing its effects, metal build and rekordbox DVS soundcard; the missing booth output is the reservation six of them raise. Owner evidence is thin: three reviews at Guitar Center, and Thomann no longer sells it.

7 recommend0 mixed0 avoid

What people praise

  • Brings the DJM-900NXS2 layout and effects to a compact two-channel mixer
  • Eight Beat FX and four Sound Colour FX with parameter control
  • Solid all-metal build with sturdy knobs and faders
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  • Built-in USB soundcard runs rekordbox DVS over a single cable
  • Send/return lets effects apps on a phone or tablet run alongside the onboard FX
  • Clean, typically Pioneer sound
  • Smooth Magvel crossfader that suits scratching

What to know first

  • No booth output for a monitor speaker
  • Control vinyl for DVS is sold separately
  • Pricey for a two-channel mixer, though reviewers judge the features worth it
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  • Little or no MIDI control of DJ software
  • External power adapter instead of a standard mains lead

Owner ratings, as the retailers publish them

See the 7 reviews behind this

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

Video reviews

  • DJ Deep BhamraJul 2020Recommends

    Pioneer DJ DJM 450 REVIEW AFTER 1 YEAR | This MINI 900NXS2 is a POWERHOUSE in a small package.

    Pioneer DJ DJM 450 REVIEW AFTER 1 YEAR | This MINI 900NXS2 is a POWERHOUSE in a small package.

    DJ Deep BhamraJul 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
November 2016
Status
Current

Works with

  • rekordboxPerformance and DVS free

    Hardware Unlock: connecting the DJM-450 unlocks rekordbox Performance mode and DVS control without a paid plan Manufacturer spec sheet (rekordbox (AlphaTheta)), checked 2026-10-11

  • Traktor Pro 3DVS certified

    Pioneer DJ certifies the mixer for Traktor Pro 3 DVS control through its built-in soundcard, using Traktor Scratch control vinyl or CDs Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

  • Serato DJ ProPaid licence

    HID mode and Serato DVS need a full Serato DJ Pro licence; control vinyl or CDs also need the DVS expansion Manufacturer spec sheet (Serato), checked 2026-10-11

  • VirtualDJPaid licence

    Needs a Pro Infinity or Pro Subscription licence; otherwise it works for 10 minutes per session Manufacturer spec sheet (VirtualDJ (Atomix Productions)), checked 2026-10-11

  • DJM-REC appiPhone and iPad

    Records mixes, uploads them to cloud services or live-streams sessions from an iPhone or iPad Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

  • Effects apps on a phone or tabletUSB send/return

    Connect a smartphone or tablet by USB to use effects and instrument apps alongside the built-in FX Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

You’ll also need

  • Turntables or media playersNo decks of its own

    A two-channel mixer designed to partner with multiplayers such as the XDJ-700 or turntables such as the PLX-1000 Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

  • Control vinylNot in the box

    rekordbox DVS with turntables uses Pioneer DJ control vinyl, available separately Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

  • A laptopFor rekordbox or DVS

    Needed for rekordbox and DVS; the built-in soundcard connects to a PC or Mac with one USB cable Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

  • Speakers and headphonesNot in the box

    The box holds the mixer, power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable, quick start guide, warranty and a rekordbox licence key card; master outs are XLR and RCA, with no booth output Manufacturer spec sheet (Pioneer DJ), checked 2026-10-11

Key specs

Channels
2
EQ range
-26 dB to +6 dB (3-band)
Crossfader
Magvel fader (contact-free magnetic)
Effects
8 Beat FX (Delay, Echo, Spiral, Reverb, Trans, Flanger, Pitch, Roll) + 4 Sound Color FX (Dub Echo, Sweep, Noise, Filter)
Inputs
2 x phono (RCA), 2 x line (RCA), 1 x aux (RCA)
Mic inputs
1 x 1/4 in TRS
All 13 specifications
Outputs
Master XLR + RCA, 2 x headphones (1/4 in + 3.5 mm); no booth output
USB audio interface
USB Type-B, 24-bit / 48 kHz; USB Type-A for mobile devices
Weight
3.2 kg (7.1 lb)
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20 kHz (line)
Signal-to-noise ratio
94 dB (line), 80 dB (phono), 77 dB (mic)
Power
External adapter, DC 12 V, 1.7 A
Dimensions
230 x 319.5 x 107.9 mm (W x D x H)

13 of 13 figures sourced; hover one for its source

Our take

Dex JonesWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

All seven professional reviews, most from 2017, recommend it, mainly because it puts the DJM-900NXS2's effects, layout and a rekordbox DVS soundcard into a compact metal two-channel mixer. Six of the seven name the same gap: there is no booth output. Owner evidence is thin, with three reviews at Guitar Center, and Thomann no longer sells it. Buy it for a home turntable or CDJ setup; skip it if you need a booth monitor feed.

What it is

Status, October 2026: current. Pioneer DJ still lists the DJM-450 among its DJ mixers.

What it is

The DJM-450 is a two-channel DJ mixer from Pioneer DJ, announced on 8 September 2016 and on sale from that November (Pioneer DJ news). Pioneer DJ built it around features of its flagship DJM-900NXS2 and pitched it as a partner for the XDJ-700 multi player or PLX-1000 turntables.

From the DJM-900NXS2 it takes the EQ and channel fader curves, the Magvel crossfader, and the effects: eight Beat FX (delay, echo, spiral, reverb, trans, flanger, pitch and roll) and four Sound Colour FX (dub echo, sweep, noise and filter). The three-band EQ fully cuts each band. A send/return over USB lets effects apps on a phone or tablet run alongside the built-in FX, and the DJM-REC app records or live-streams mixes from an iPhone or iPad.

A built-in 24-bit/48 kHz sound card connects to a Mac or PC over one USB cable. At launch the box carried licence keys for rekordbox dj and rekordbox dvs; today the mixer unlocks rekordbox Performance mode and DVS on connection. Pioneer DJ also lists DVS support for Traktor Pro 3, while Serato DJ Pro and VirtualDJ need paid licences. Control vinyl is sold separately.

Inputs are three line and two phono on RCA, plus a 1/4-inch TRS mic input with its own section, and there is a ground terminal for turntables. Outputs are a master on XLR and RCA and headphones on 1/4-inch and 3.5 mm jacks; there is no booth output. It runs from an external 12 V adapter, measures 230 x 319.5 x 107.9 mm and weighs 3.2 kg. The box holds the mixer, power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable, quick start guide, warranty and a rekordbox licence key card.

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