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DJM-S5
The scratch mixer for Serato DJ Pro: Magvel Fader Pro, pads, crossfader curve right on the unit.
Pioneer DJ is a brand of AlphaTheta Corporation — the company's name since 2020, formerly Pioneer DJ Corporation. Newer devices from the same manufacturer appear under the name AlphaTheta.
Mixersover €600
Fits these ways
Who it is for
Anyone learning to scratch who wants to use Serato with turntables (DVS).
In its favour
- Magvel Fader Pro, built for scratching
- Runs with Serato DJ Pro, DVS-ready
- Crossfader curve right on the unit
Against it
- Only makes sense with Serato
- Little point without turntables — a pure scratch mixer
Price range within the category
Price range checked 09/2026Manufacturer page
Mixers at DJLearn range from €100 to €200 to over €600. This product sits at over €600. priciest class in the category
What a Vinyl setup looks like with the DJM-S5
Price range of the setup: from about €1,600
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