Mr Switch

Pioneer DJ has announced the DDJ-SX3, an update to its hugely successful DDJ-SX series of controllers.

Designed for use with Serato DJ Pro, the unit expands on the functionality of the previous generation. It adds a second USB port for easy changeovers and back-to-back sets, and a third microphone input, making the DDJ-SX3 a great choice for DJs who work with singers, MCs, and other live performers.

The DDJ-SX3 comes with licenses for Serato DJ’s Flip and Pitch & Time expansion packs and is the first model in the SX series to have dedicated pitch play controls. The mixer section now features four standalone Color FX, Echo, Jet, Noise and Filter, which will be familiar to users of the company’s club mixers.

Available in early June, the DDJ-SX3 is set to retail for $999 — the same price as the previous DDJ-SX2.

Watch Pioneer’s promo video below, which features DMC world champ, Mr Switch, and get more info on their website.

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Mr Switch, a four-time DMC World champion, recently stopped by Pioneer DJ’s DJsounds Show to perform an eclectic mix.

The UK native’s set featured a variety of genres, including hip-hop, trap, electro swing, funk-influenced tracks, and more. He performed with two limited gold PLX-1000-N turntables and a DJM-S9-N mixer.

In 2011, Switch became the first DJ to perform on the BBC Proms, an annual classical music festival held at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Watch him above on DJsounds.

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If our review of Pioneer DJ’s DJM-S9 mixer didn’t convince you, maybe this new routine from Mr Switch will. The DMC champ’s video is not only an impressive display of turntablism but an excellent showcase of the S9’s features.
 
Watch the routine above, which makes use of Terrorbyte’s Eastern-flavored track, “Shaolin Drunken Bass.”
 
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DJWORX has uploaded a video of DMC World DJ Champion Mr Switch performing at the recent BPM event in Birmingham, England. Switch’s performance took place at Rane’s booth.
 
Aside from winning the 2014 DMC World DJ Championship, the British turntablist is also a three-time DMC Battle for World Supremacy Champion.
 
Watch his impressive 14-minute routine above.
 
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Some of the United Kingdom’s most talented turntablists go back-to-back in what might be one of the most impressive “Cutting Room” episodes yet. Filmed at the legendary Manchester venue, Band on the Wall, the five-minute scratch session features this year’s DMC World Champion, Mr Switch, along with DJ Woody, Jon1st, TigerStyle, DJ Muzzell, and Mighty Atom.
 
Producer: Visual MVMT
Director: Sam Ryley
Camera Operator: Ed Lister
 
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Recently crowned DMC World Champion Mr Switch connects with fellow Englishman DJ Woody for cups of tea and some scratching.
 
Related: Mr Switch’s Winning Performance at DMC World Final

 
Mr Switch took the crown at the 2014 DMC World Final this past Sunday. The English turntablist is a former three-time DMC Battle for World Supremacy Champion, having taken the 2008, 2009 and 2010 titles.
 
Here were the final results:
 
1st. Mr Switch – 22 points
2nd. i-DEE – 16 points
3rd. Vekked – 15 points
4th. Ritchie Ruftone – 6 points
5th. Groove Sparkz – 4 points
6th. Hi–C – 2 points
7th. Erick J – 1 point
Joint 8th. B. Two / DJ Mode / Spelly Spell
 

 
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