Yes, it’s that VirtualDJ name again, and this time coming from a source that I didn’t expect. Pioneer DJ has just announced that its uberbeast of a controller, the DDJ-SZ, is now playing very nicely indeed with Virtual DJ 8 Pro as well as Serato DJ. It’s officially supported by both Pioneer and Atomix, so it’s going to be a really tight match.
To make this deal happen, every DDJ-SZ shipped mid December onwards will include a key code card, complete with a serial number that will give you a free download of the complete VDJ8 Pro. For existing DDJ-SZ owners, this link gives you everything you need to get your free copy, but only up until February 28th 2015.
DVS?
Oh yes. I’m told that you can use VirtualDJ 8 Pro’s new DVS engine with the DDJ-SZ without an external audio interface. So you can hook up a pair of turntables or CDJs and rock VDJ8 timecode, and because of the SZ’s architecture and VDJ routing flexibility, you can also record your whole set internally.
UPDATE: Serato DJ DVS is free on the SZ anyway but a paid update on other controllers. But choice is good, especially when it’s free.
Serato’s gonna be pissed
Well… maybe, but probably not, because they’re still going to be making the same money that they always did. But what it does do is give SZ owners a free taste of the forbidden fruit. It also shows that VDJ8 is being taken seriously by the industry again. Given the closed nature of Serato DJ and Traktor, having a viable alternative in the shape of VDJ8 is great for manufacturers, especially if deals can be struck to have VDJ as the native software for new controllers. VDJ just needs to win the hearts of Traktor and Serato users before the DJ scene can move from a two-party to three-party system.
It’s clear that Atomix is doing its damnedest to leave behind the VDJ of old, and pitch itself into the more professional sphere, which makes this move significant. Having VDJ8 as a standard fixture on the world’s largest and most expensive controller is a puff out your chest move, and shows that if perhaps the biggest player in the DJ business is willing to put its name to VDJ8, then perhaps you DDJ-SZ owners should really take a look. We don’t own one so we can’t. We’re depending on you to give some feedback, especially with the DVS element.
whats the chances of the SX2 being natively supported with VDJ 8 with timecode?
DDJ-SX2 is also natively supported and offers DVS with Pro Infinity
Probably worth throwing it out there that VDJ8 also does video without the need to spend money on a plugin.
It’s better to just spend money on MixEmergency.
Eh? Better to spend money than not? Please elucidate.
If you take Video DJing seriously – Mix Emergency has a lot more features. Sure, it costs more, but you’re getting what you pay for – in both instances.
Not much use if you’ve got a PC though.
You kinda hit the nail on the head there. What’s the easiest way to fix this issue though? In his defense he DID say if you take Video DJing seriously though which is pretty much an implication of Mac……………. Anyways Serato Video came free with my SZ as it does MOST Pioneer products. I actually have four licenses that came with SX, SZ, SP-1 and 900SRT.
An excellent move by Atomix!
Maybe santa will bring me a DDJ-SZ for Christmas……
It only makes serato look kinda bad in the court of public opinion because the SX isnt DVS upgrade ready which and the SX2 is, when asked they the hardware was sort of pinned as the reason why.
Just noticed that its about the SZ, not the SX comment invalidated.
Still wrong. The SZ is DVS enabled. The SX2 is DVS Expansion Pack Ready, The SX is neither. Three different scenarios actually.
SeratoDJ gives the DDJ-SZ, DVS functionality, at no extra cost…….I’m not seeing what is so special here.
My thoughts exactly. Also from what I can tell, most SZ users arent really that interessted in DVS anyway. It’s a nice option, looks good in marketing, that most dont use. At least thats what Im told by the resellers…
“… a taste of the forbidden fruit…” hehehehe
Good on Atomix, but personally that controller doesn’t have enough buttons for VDJ
so when mixvibes doing this :)
This and the Traktor Z2 now a $100 cheaper than a Serato SL3 box.
Not a good month for Serato.
… How much do you want to charge for an “fx pack”?
i did see that . things that make you say hmmmmmmmmmm what to get now :)
with License, all effect are free on VDJ8. FREE! Serato lost me ages ago.
I never really knew the DJ community was so thrifty and budget minded. Not even joking around either. MOST of the comments here are based around cheapest option…………… not even really value just pain cheapest. Some are then based on Value. I have ALWAYS based everything on performance, capabilities, innovation, support etc. with price coming in almost dead last. Def learned something today. I am curious if this is applicable elsewhere than this forum though. I HAVE noticed ideals, stances, even ethics vary from forum to forum at times. Def curious though. BTW I Don’t mean ANY of this in a bad way. Just an observation is all.
What I am curios about too is this comment – “what it does do is give SZ owners a free taste of the forbidden fruit.”
Is it really free? I mean is there REALLY no license to be paid for at all? I mean if this is true then I can see how “So MANY” people are using VDJ everyday as they say.
There is no licence to be paid for by new and existing owners of the DDJ-SZ. They just need to prove ownership. It’s all in the story.
Yeah I just saw that. I am curious if people who purchased prior to the date posted can get the code. I just contacted using the channels they suggested and I am hoping it all works out as they suggest. I probably won’t use as I already have VDJ8 and do NOT use but I like to get everything I am entitled to LOL
Trust me SOMEONE paid for the license. Not the end user but Atomix does not just decide to add native support or give a THREE hundred dollar (Infinity Pro) license away to SZ owners for nothing. Think about that.
If you own the DDJ-SZ. Virtual dj Pro can be used for free with the controller. Just need to contact pioneer with serial and purchase details of the controller This is the best controller for the software and works like a dream. I use this in my setup for two different laptops. There is a lot more coming in the future to Virtual dj, but some stuff must remain a secret.
You just contact pioneer? I bought my SZ three days ago. Let me know how you did it.
I found the solution here:
http://pioneerdj.com/support/product.php?c=4130&lang=en&p=DDJ-SZ&t=295
where we can buy this product?