From What I saw in the Mixmove (a french Deejay Show), Pioneer, took more care on the S1 than the T1.
I tested both and the S1 seems to be more precise and have a very good sound quality.

But in my mind the two have the same sound Card, so...

A very professional review.

Slightly disappointing but perhaps the pioneer name is causing it to be held to a slightly higher standard.

still don't get why the s1 only has 2 channels. anyone know why? I had a play with the t1 and wasn't that impressed with it quality. I'm holding out for itch 2 and if it sucks will be buying an s4

wow great review, so detailed in every aspect, love skratchworx, hopefully he will get a review unit of the NS6 ;)

The DDJ-S1 DJ controller is specifically designed for use with the popular Serato ITCH™ DJ software and for the next generation of DJ entertainers who leverage digital music files at home or on the go.

The DDJ-t1 This controller is designed for the next generation of home and casual DJs who leverage digital music files everywhere they go.

interesting how this is split and worded

is it just my impression of non-native English speaker or this expression is really plain ugly?

it's a bad term ... sounds insulting actually like and ipod player :)

someone sitting with a thesaurus for a little too long

That is guaranteed.

Spill the beans, Mark. When will the review of the NS6 hit the street? Soon? Itch 2.0 soon or soon real soon? :)

I was offered one, but the software wasn't ready enough. Whatever version that was I don't know. I guess it'll be ready soon enough though as Hoska is out and about doing demos. Whether it's v2 is anyone's guess.

If it is indeed v2 then this will be the more dissapointing update EVER!!! Let's hope it is 1.8 or 1.9

@Skratchworx: Very nice review... Honest and detailed. All I wanted to know...

Just 1 Question: In your perspective, what do you mean by and i quote:
"The DDJ-T1 isn't intended for use in night-clubs, bars or festivals, places where a catastrophic hardware failure would prove problematic. It's intended for use by hobbyists and bedroom DJs that are just starting out and honing their skills; people for whom a software crash would be an annoyance, but ultimately no big deal."

is it because it you don't have enough possibilities as a back up plan? if yes, but then the Vci nor the Ns7 offers that backup possibility either or do i miss the point here?

Great point

You'd need to post your question to the reviewer Andrew Unsworth here: www.skratchworx.com

I can not believe that the ddj-t1 does not have an aux pass, it makes this unit useless for anything other then bedroom djing. Very disappointing Pioneer, I will be returning it for the s4. I was hoping that could get something that looks close to my cdj1000-djm800 rig I don't really like how the s4 looks and the jog wheels on the ddj-t1 are way better. Pioneer needs make a product like the numark mixdesk, cdj's aux and phono in's effects and the ability to use it as a stand alone mixer and have midi maps for traktor, serato and vdj. C' mon WTF make a good pro stuff and people will spend the extra $$$.

Don't worry for them, the DDJ serie is selling like hot cakes ;)

What I was trying to say is make a ddj with moble pro's in mind can't do big events without a backup input for my iPhone. I would spend $2500 for pro functionalty.

You have an Aux input on the DDJs so what is the issue ?

Pioneer pretty much say that the DDJ-T1 is for beginners, so while it has the basics and then some, it's not really aimed at pros.

They missed the mark with is product, The ddj-s1 has an aux pass so I have no Idea why they would have not put that on ddj-t1. I would have kept it if had that one very basic and important feature. I am mostly mobie so i need a back-up becuse as we all know computers crash at some point!! The cheeper mixdesk has loads more for $700, but it feels plastic and it doesn't sound very good.

You can't use the aux without the computer running traktor... So stupid!!!

Oh ok there's no Thru on the T1.

That make sense they said that all the mixing is done by Traktor.
The T1 does not have external circuit, that's why it's cheaper too.

@Lushzero
Please see Gizmo's post above. Pio did not make the T1 controller for professional use and have stated this.

They said more or less the same for the S1 but this hasn't stop pros from buying it. On the other hand the S1 is indeed more professional oriented despite Pio's words.

A good Dj knows his crowd ahead of time. Both controllers fit their purpose. Of course it's not a powerful enough sound card to play at a big event. But spend some cash and get a powered PA system and they work just fine for company parties, weddings and a whole list of other events. Outside of that, get 2 turntables and a mixer like a real dj for entertaining real music heads.

Sometimes you can get thrown into a last minute situation. That's when experience will hopefully see you through it.