Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12 Direct-Drive DVS Turntable
- Built in DVS control, no timecode vinyl needed
- Serato and rekordbox DVS software support
- Magvel Clamp for tone arm free digital mode
- Up to 45 rpm maximum speed
- MIDI mappable performance pads
- Adjustable torque, vibration damping
- 33.9 pounds, stainless steel enclosure
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A forward looking deck for DJs who scratch digital tracks and still spin real records, with no timecode vinyl to wear out. Software support is limited to the named DVS platforms and a cartridge is not listed in the box.
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ASIN: B0CD6F66N4Model: PLX-CRSS12Category: Turntables
Overview
Not a plain vinyl deck and not a controller, this Pioneer DJ deck is a direct drive turntable with DVS control built in. With the Magvel Clamp fitted, the platter controls Serato or rekordbox files with no tone arm and no timecode record, then switches back to real vinyl.
Dropping the timecode record removes needle wear and skips from digital scratching while keeping a real platter under your hand. Its digital side only pays off with Serato or rekordbox, and the cartridge is not part of the listed contents.
Who it's for
Club and battle DJs who want the feel of a platter on a digital library, with the option to drop in real records. Casual home listeners would be paying for DVS features they never use.
Pros and cons
- Plays real vinyl and digital files
- No timecode vinyl to wear out
- Works with Serato and rekordbox
- MIDI mappable performance pads
- Cartridge not listed in the box
- Heavy to carry to gigs
- Digital mode needs DVS software
Performance notes
Scratch feel comes from the high torque direct drive motor, and adjustable torque lets you set how hard the platter fights back. In digital mode the Magvel Clamp reads platter motion directly, so there is no stylus to skip, while vinyl mode depends on the cartridge you fit.
Specifications
| Brand | Pioneer DJ |
|---|---|
| Model | PLX-CRSS12 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 33.9 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 45 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Stainless steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Software compatibility | Serato, rekordbox |
| Compatible Devices | Personal computer |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Turntable, Magvel Clamp, headshell, balance weight, subweight, dust cover, slipmat and slip cover |
| Other details | |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Drive type | Direct drive |
| Additional Features | DVS control, tone arm free digital vinyl mode, Magvel Clamp, MIDI mappable performance pads, adjustable torque, vibration damping |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need timecode vinyl with the PLX-CRSS12?
No. The Magvel Clamp and built in DVS control let you play digital tracks without timecode records.
Which DJ software works with the Pioneer PLX-CRSS12?
The listing names Serato and rekordbox DVS software.
Can the PLX-CRSS12 still play regular records?
Yes. It supports analog record playback and lets you switch between real vinyl and your digital library.