The XDJ100SX project transforms an old Pioneer CDJ-100S into a fully standalone modern DJ deck, featuring touchscreen, custom firmware and completely open-source software.
It proves that creativity in music technology can also be sustainable, educational and community-driven.
This project started with the goal of giving a second life to a classic gear, combining DIY solutions with open-source tools and making it usable to any DJ that is used to a standard deck.
But it’s not only about building a working device, it’s also about rethinking how we can play music with fewer dependencies on brands and subscriptions.
The XDJ100SX works like any other standalone DJ player:
It includes all the essential and advanced functions:
Some features are accessible using the original Jet, Zip and Wah buttons while others are handled via the touchscreen.
The XDJ100SX works like any other standalone DJ player:
It includes all the essential and advanced functions:
Some features are accessible using the original Jet, Zip and Wah buttons while others are handled via the touchscreen.
Everything is build inside the original CDJ-100S case, keeping its iconic look. The 5 inches touchscreen is mounted in a custom 3D-printed case and a printed adhesive skin features the new button layout.
Mixxx capabilities allow us to make a skin totally customizable so the idea was to make it look like any other standalone DJ player.
The entire project is 100% open source and it’s available on GitHub, including:
The XDJ100SX isn’t just a technical project, it’s a statement about how innovation, creativity, and sustainability can coexist in music technology.
Playing music doesn’t always mean buying more; sometimes it’s about rethinking how we use what we already have.
