Tutorial series
DJM-S5 Tutorial – Baby And Forward Scratches
Mr Switch shows us how to perform the baby scratch and the forward scratch, with and without the help of the DJM-S5 Scratch Cutter feature.
Description
This new scratch-style 2-channel DJ mixer for Serato DJ Pro is ideal if you’ve experimented with battle mixing and scratching and want to expand your skills, or if you’re completely new to the scene and want to dive straight in.
MAGVEL FADER PRO crossfader
Find your perfect scratch feeling with the popular MAGVEL FADER PRO crossfader, which features Feeling Adjust so you can tweak the “weight” and get the level of resistance you like best. You can be confident in the fader’s robust design too; the knob mounting axis is highly rigid in the vertical direction so it can handle energetic scratch techniques.
Inside story – MAGVEL FADER evolution
Effect levers
Use the 2 large effect levers to control up to 57 effects in Serato DJ Pro (including paid Expansion Packs). The levers are the same size as those on the flagship DJM-S11 and you can hold them down or release them to turn the effect on / off, or lock them on so your hands are free to browse and scratch tracks while the effect is still applied. There are also 2 banks where you can save effects, giving you quick access to your favorites.
Performance Pads
Get creative and experiment with 13 pad modes including Hot Cue and Sampler. Using the 4 Performance Pads on each deck, which measure 20.6 mm x 20.6 mm, you can trigger samples and find all kinds of new ways to “remix” your tracks live and add texture to the music.
Scratch Cutter
Start scratching straight away – even if you’ve never tried before. Simply choose one of the 6 cutting patterns and turn on the Scratch Cutter function with the effects lever, then move the control vinyl or jog wheel (when using DVS control) forward and backward on the deck and the DJM-S5 will do the rest. The mixer applies a cutting effect to the music in perfect time, emulating the popular transformer scratch technique without you moving the crossfader. This feature offers a great way to start learning to scratch; you can concentrate on getting your timing right with the control vinyl before moving on to the more challenging technique of using the crossfader.
Crossfader Hot Cue
Turn on the Crossfader Hot Cue feature and you can quickly move the crossfader to create scratch-like sounds with a sample or track. Every time you move the fader away from the edge, the track or sample on the relevant deck plays from the most recent Hot Cue point. So, you can quickly repeat the action to rapidly play the Hot Cue in the rhythm you use to move the crossfader – creating a scratch-like sound without the need to move the control vinyl on the deck.
USB bus power and standalone mixer versatility
The DJM-S5 is the first-ever Pioneer DJ mixer that you can power via the USB connection to your computer. Enjoy the extra flexibility this offers and, if you use portable turntables, the freedom to practice and perform literally anywhere you can carry your decks to: your garden, a park, or even the beach. It works as a standalone mixer too, so you can play music from a variety of sources such as analog vinyl records. And even though the mixer is USB powered, it produces a wide-ranging bright sound that brings out the best of all music genres.
OTHER FEATURES
Serato DJ Pro
Serato DVS
Stream your set easily
There's no need for external equipment such as a soundcard if you’re streaming your set and want to add speech or vocals to your performance.
Firmware Update Manager
You’ll be automatically notified when firmware updates become available. You can download the Firmware Update
Tutorial series
DJM-S5 Tutorial – Scratch Cutter In Your Mix
Mr Switch demonstrates how to effectively use the DJM-S5 Scratch Cutter feature in your DJ sets.
FOR OPEN FORMAT/HIP HOP DJ
SPECIFICATION
Dimensions (Width ｘ Depth ｘ Height)
Bundled DJ software
Serato DJ Pro Expansions
MAGVEL FADER PRO
On-Board FX
Performance Pad size
Performance Pad type
USB Bus-powered
Scratch support feature
245.0 x 363.5 x 107.9 mm
Serato DJ Pro
Unlocks Serato DVS
Yes
No
20.6 x 20.6 mm
Click
Yes
SCRATCH CUTTER, CROSSFADER HOT CUE
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