No matter how hard you scratch, you’ll never experience needle skipping when you use the PLX-CRSS12 in Digital Vinyl mode, thanks to the tone-arm-free system. The new MAGVEL CLAMP  holds a record firmly in place when you touch it, enabling it to directly control the digital music file, giving you the true feeling of vinyl with no need to use the tone arm. When playing analog records, the experience will be just like using the popular PLX-1000 deck.

You can quickly adjust the record's "weight" with the dial on top of the MAGVEL CLAMP. This means you can effortlessly continue your performance without the hassle of changing slip mats or slip sheets.

It's easy to change the turntable rotation torque level in the utility settings to suit your preference. You can choose from "High" for quick startup when you press PLAY, "Low" for the traditional torque speed that many DJs are familiar with, and "Mid" for a balance between the two.

Use the switch on the front of the deck to adjust the time it takes for the turntable to stop when you press STOP. The "Min" is sharp. The "Mid" uses a traditional stopping speed that's familiar to DJs. And the "Max" creates the longest stopping speed for a gradual and dramatic finish to a track or performance.

The PLX-CRSS12 inherits classic turntable layout elements, but a new addition is the 4 built-in MIDI-mappable Performance Pads which put your favorite features at your fingertips. They’re right where you need them – just below the platter – so you can fire off Hot Cues and samples quicker than ever, which comes in handy even more if you’re performing on a mixer that has no pads. There’s native support for various pad modes (see below), and a dedicated button enables you to switch control from pads 1-4 to 5-8. The pads are MIDI mappable too, so you can assign them to other features.

The built-in OLED display also helps you focus on the deck. You can keep an eye on the tempo range and key when Step Pitching and, when you connect the PLX-CRSS12 via USB to your PC/Mac running DJ software, you can reference BPM, key, deck number information. The display also gives you quick access to the utility settings – all of which reduces the need to break concentration and look at your laptop or mixer during a performance.

Let your audience enjoy your music the way it was intended to be heard. The PLX-CRSS12 has been carefully built to improve on the sound quality of the PLX-1000 professional DJ turntable, which is highly acclaimed for its accurate sound reproduction.

The PLX-CRSS12 has a matte black color scheme, with special coatings applied to the tone arm and other metal parts, plus carefully crafted details that give it a robust and elegant appearance.

The PLX-CRSS12 is compatible with Serato DJ Pro and Rekordox. By connecting this unit to a PC/Mac with DJ software installed, and to a mixer that supports the DVS function of the respective DJ software, you can start playing in Digital Vinyl mode and use the Performance Pads.

Features

• Accommodating hybrid design includes versatile DVS and analog modes with diverse performance options that don’t compromise turntable essentials
• Groundbreaking DVS innovation gives you complete digital vinyl control without the tonearm: no needle-skipping, no matter how hard you’re scratching
• Magvel Clamp lets you dial in the “weight” of the record for nuanced differences in feel and resistance without fussing with slip mats or mechanical components
• Utility settings include direct access to adjust torque to further tailor your experience
• Front-mounted switch has 3 deck-stopping speeds for flexible braking
• 4 onboard performance pads are fully MIDI-mappable to customize your flow with contemporary sound-shaping tools
• Onboard compatibility for both Serato DJ Pro and Rekordbox means versatile DJ possibilities to fit your workflow with software-specific native pad functions
• Shift function opens 4 additional performance slots, giving you 8 total options with 4 pads
• Vivid OLED screen provides critical information without obfuscating your visual field, even in low-light settings, including key, tempo, & step-pitching for analog and DVS modes
• Precision-engineered components ensure unmatched sonic quality and preservation

Specifications

• Motor:Direct
• Speeds:33, 45
• Pitch Control: 8%, 16%, 50%
• Arm Style:S-shaped
• Playback:Fully Manual
• Platter:Die-cast Aluminum, 13.07"
• Torque:≥4.5kg/cm
• USB:1 x USB-C
• Analog Outputs:1 x Dual RCA Stereo
• Features:Dust Cover Included
• Cartridge Included:Sold Separately
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC Input
• Height:6.25"
• Width:17.83"
• Depth:13.89"
• Weight:26.89 lbs
• Manufacturer Part Number:PLX-CRSS12