With several previous mixers to pull from, the DJM-S5 comes loaded with many of the stellar features that have solidified DJM-series mixers as a rock-solid choice for professionals. By using this mixer’s pair of effects levers — identical to those found in the almighty DJM-S11 — you get tactile control over 57 unique effects in Serato DJ Pro, with hold and lock positions to jack in effects as you see fit. Each DJM-S5 channel features four performance pads for easy and immediate sample triggering during live performances, with 13 different pad modes to cycle through including Hot Cue, Roll, and Sampler, among others. Introduced in the DJM-S5 is Scratch Cutter, a cutting effect that’s synced in time to the music playing on the opposite deck — just engage one of six Scratch Cutter modes, turn on the effects lever, move your control vinyl or jog wheel, and get to scratching!