As an untrained blogger with just an O Level in English experienced journalist, I am blessed with the gift of artistic licence when it comes to writing in my mother tongue. Thus “shiny” is a figurative word I roll out to denote brand new gear, but it seems that Pioneer are taking this word figuratively and literally in one go with the limited edition DDJ-SZ-N, a short run of 1000 regular DDJ-SZs, but given the shiny Gold once-over.
Of course, there is PR to go with this, although bar the colour, the unit is unchanged:
Solid Gold: DDJ-SZ, the ultimate controller for Serato DJ,
is available in Gold Limited EditionThe top-of-the-range DDJ-SZ four-channel controller for Serato DJ is now even more desirable, as Pioneer DJ releases the limited run Gold Edition. Named the ‘Ultimate DJ Controller 2014’ by DJ Mag Tech Awards, the professional four-channel DDJ-SZ is the first controller to mirror the CDJ-2000NXS set-up for the most intuitive Serato DJ performances yet. Now Pioneer DJ is making just 1,000 units available worldwide in a stylish gold finish, each engraved with its unique serial number.
The DDJ-SZ-N Gold Edition is available from March 2015 at an SRP of EUR €2199/£1749 including VAT.
KEY FEATURES OF THE DDJ-SZ SERIES
- Optimum layout for scratch performance perfection
- Full-sized jog wheels with On Jog display and digital cue point markers
- Performance Pads with multi-coloured cue point LEDs
- Magnetic crossfader for enhanced operability and durability
- Two high-quality USB sound cards for smooth handovers
- Supports DVS control and can be used as a stand-alone mixer
- Two dedicated MIC inputs
- High quality FX and filters on every channel, including MICs and Sampler
- Oscillator samples
- Slip Mode
- MIDI compatible
- Available in classic black (DDJ-SZ) or striking gold (DDJ-SZ-N)
Watch the DDJ-SZ-N http://youtu.be/eJRRV1dXDEo in action, or find out more www.pioneer.co.uk
Aaaand they’re gone
This just in – all units have been snapped up by dealers in the space of an hour. Thus in the blink of an eye, Pioneer DJ just shifted around two million of your local currency in DJ gear. So they’ll definitely be in shops in March and will set you back €2199/£1749.
