5 out of 5 stars and 91 reviews
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(91)Central New York, Syracuse, NY, Travel is not a problem!!
About this vendor
The idea is simple. Outstanding service combined with great music creates unforgettable events.
My name is Jason, and I love what I do. Time and again, I’ve been reminded that music and a skilled DJ are crucial to making in making an event successful. That’s why I consider every event a privilege. And the idea that in some way, I contributed to someone’s happiness during one of life’s memorable moments is what drives my passion.
At Salt City Sound Machine, we offer a collaborative, easy-to-follow process that ensures the songs that are played at your event reflect your unique style and vision. From song selections and emceeing, to keeping the dance floor packed and facilitating those extra-special touches, we work with you to create an event that’s truly yours. With years of experience and a passion for creating extraordinary events, feel free to check out all of what Salt City Sound Machine has to offer.
So let us be the soundtrack to your walk down the aisle. Let us create the atmosphere that makes your event memorable. And let us provide the fuel that lets you dominate the dance floor.
Jason Paussa
Owner – Salt City Sound Machine
Details
Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- Classical
- Country
- Dance
- Disco
- Folk
- Hip-Hop
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+2 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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Jason did a great job DJing our wedding! The whole process was easy and organized. He made sure we knew we had as much input in musical selections as we wanted, but he was also the...
re to offer guidance and suggestions when needed. He kept everyone dancing at our reception and shared some wonderful videos and photos with us after. I would certainly recommend him to others looking for a great DJ for their event.
Jason was our DJ, and he totally kept everyone on the dance floor all night! From the very beginning, he was so easy to work with and made the entire planning process a breeze. The...
music, transitions, and the vibe was great! Definitely check him out if you’re looking for a DJ
Jason is the absolute BEST! He did our ceremony and reception and we couldn’t be happier with everything he did! He is so personable and so fun and really tailors his work to each ...
specific couple and their vibes! We even had last minute changes/additions and he was so accommodating to make all our dreams a reality! We are so happy with our decision to have Salt City Sound Machine DJ our wedding!!
If you’re looking for a DJ that can handle everything Jason is your guy. He did our ceremony and reception for our wedding. We honestly could not have asked for anything more. Any ...
questions we had were immediately answered and any last minute changes were set into place. He made the night run smooth and is very organized. He kept the crowd on the dance floor and everyone had a great time.
Jason was the absolute best DJ we could have had at our wedding. From the beginning, he was extremely organized and help us plan out all of the music in advance. He did a great j...
ob adding his own flair to bring life to the dance floor. He was extremely professional. The wedding would not have been the same without him!
We cannot say enough amazing things about Jason! From start to finish, Jason was very personable and was absolutely fantastic to work with. He provided us with a packet that broke ...
down what we needed to choose, making it simple for us. The simplicity and organization that he brought helped us tremendously. He made sure every special moment flowed seamlessly, worked well collaborating with other vendors, and kept the energy on the dance floor all night long. The music was perfectly tailored to us and our guests, and they had a natural way of reading the crowd that kept everyone dancing and smiling. He had a great presence on the mic, everyone thought he was super funny. Our guests are still raving about how much fun they had—and we know it wouldn’t have been the same without him.
Beyond the music, what stood out most was how genuinely caring and attentive he was. He sent us a gift a few weeks after the wedding that showed how much he cares about his couples. We will leave the gift as a surprise for future clients!
If you’re looking for a DJ who is talented, professional, and truly invested in making your day unforgettable, look no further. We are so grateful and couldn’t recommend him more highly!
The Perfect Soundtrack to Our Fairytale Celebration June 29, 2025
Even though we only needed a DJ for our reception — since our ceremony took place earlier
that day at Boldt Castle...
— Jason – Salt City Sound Machine still made those four hours
completely unforgettable. From the first song to the last, he set the perfect atmosphere and kept
the dance floor full all night long.
He read the crowd beautifully, blending our special moments with flawless timing so the
evening felt magical from start to finish. Everything flowed seamlessly, and not once did it feel
rushed.
After the wedding, he mailed us a keepsake gift from our reception — an incredibly thoughtful
gesture that we will treasure forever.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how much fun they had and how incredible the music
was! We’re so grateful for Jason – Salt City Sound Machine’s talent, professionalism, and
warmth in helping us create a reception we’ll treasure forever.
Our wedding date: June 29, 2025
Jason was absolutely amazing! He kept the dance floor packed all night with incredible music and even played some country during dinner just for me. He went above and beyond—he eve...
n sent us special gifts after the wedding! Everyone keeps telling us how much fun they had. We highly recommend him for any event!
Jason was phenomenal! He was both our officiant and our DJ for our wedding. He was so personable that all of our guests thought that we knew him for years, rather than just chattin...
g with him for a few meetings! He kept the dance floor going all night long and played all of our requests and more! Our guests raved about him and the dance floor for weeks after the wedding! Would highly recommend Salt City Sound Machine for all your weddings and any event that needs a high energy dance floor and DJ!
He was not only our DJ but our officiant as well. Music is downloaded vs streaming so no worries about iffy, or non existent internet. He kept the party moving. Very professional a...
nd accommodating. No issues whatsoever so ever. Hire this guy before he’s booked.
Jason was an AWESOME wedding DJ! Between his calm demeanor, willingness to work with our schedule and ability to keep people on the dance floor the ENTIRE night- I am so thankful w...
e chose him for our big day! Thank you Jason for helping to create an unforgettable night for us 🤍 -Devon & Francesco
We hired Salt City Sound Machine to DJ for our wedding and it was the BEST decision we made. Not only did Jason already have experience with our venue and our venue coordinator, bu...
t he was incredibly easy to work with while planning a cross country wedding! Multiple guests were asking us for his contact information. Reach out to Jason for your wedding or special event - he made our wedding so, so special and worked with us on all the details. Thank you, Jason! We hope we see you again!
Jason is the man! We met him through one of his weekly trivia games, and knew he was the perfect MC! We booked him as our wedding DJ for October 2024. Overall, he is an organized, ...
chill guy that helps keep stress low throughout the whole wedding planning process. He played every song we requested, and the guests loved him! He was high-energy and showed "no mercy" on the dance floor. If you're looking for an awesome DJ with a great sense of humor for your special day, then Salt City Sound Machine is the perfect match!
I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH AMAZING THINGS ABOUT SCSM AND JASON! He made our wedding day ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE from the start of our planning journey to our whole entire wedding day. Jason...
is SO personable, knowledgeable in all things tech & music, and VERY organized. Jason is also so kind, i was so confused with the process of having our logo projected on the wall for our venue, jason purchase equipment just for the day, made sure to have the equipment READY TO GO & knew just what to do when I was in a state of confusion. It looked stunning and exactly what I was going for! And then we get to the playlist, oh my gosh it was a RIOT. Jason LISTENS to what the bride and groom want. None of our do not plays were in sight and he crafted the BEST cocktail hr & reception playlist from what we gave him and my guests were on the dancefloor all night long & we got so so many compliments from our guests, they loved it! He reads the room and energy of the night so well. Long story short: you are doing yourself a major disservice if you do not have SCSM at your wedding!!!
So happy that Jason was able to dj our wedding for us, he did a fantastic job! He kept everything flowing perfectly and played the best songs to keep everyone dancing all night! Ve...
ry easy to work with and very professional, highly recommend!
Jason was wonderful--dare I say, instrumental??--from beginning to end. He was recommended to me by another DJ who could not accommodate our date, which to me says a lot. He was ...
very helpful and responsive. I very much appreciated him checking in on us throughout our wedding day, and helping out the wedding party with the day's timeline, etc. Music was one of the most important parts of the wedding for me, and I believe Jason recognized that; he made sure every detail was tailored to what we wanted. I would absolutely hire him again without a second thought!
We were so happy to have Jason as our DJ! He was kind, easy to work with, and kept the energy high throughout the day, making our celebration so much fun. There were a couple of mi...
x-ups with the ceremony songs, but Jason handled them with grace and kept everything on track, which we really appreciated.
He brought a fun vibe to the reception, keeping everyone engaged and entertained. On top of that, the thoughtful gift he gave us after the wedding was such a sweet surprise.
If you’re looking for a DJ who is warm, upbeat, and committed to making your day special, we recommend Jason. Thank you, Jason, for being part of our wedding and helping make it memorable!
Jason is by far the best dj you would want for your big day. Along side with announcing, to helping you make your day special, he went above and beyond with the mentality of "its Y...
OUR day, and im gonna help make it just that." He takes the time to sit down with you and if you have any specifics, somehow someway he will make it happen for you. Couldnt say anything bad about him even if I tried!! Best dj ever!.
Jason from Salt City Sound Machine was AMAZING! He was great to work with and we are so happy that we decided to go with him to DJ our wedding! Leading up to the day he would respo...
nd quickly to any email I sent him not matter how minuscule the question was. He was funny and personable! My guests loved him and he played all of their requests while still catering to our must play songs. We would 1,000% recommend Salt City Sound Machine to anyone!!!
Amazing DJ! Very easy to get ahold of and extremely accommodating.
The Salt City Sound Machine was the perfect choice for a DJ for my wedding. Jason was AMAZING and truly made the night by keeping the energy alive, and helping to produce a great p...
laylist. He sought my input for the songs I wanted to play and didn't want to play, and he respected that - he played all of the songs I requested, as well as a few that he artistically added, and he took requests from guests as well! He was communicative and responsive throughout the process, which helped alleviate a lot of stress during the wedding planning process. All of my guests really enjoyed him as our DJ , and we did as well. You can't go wrong with him!
We booked Jason for our wedding and we had a great experience with him! He made the day so much fun! He played exactly what we wanted and kept the party going the whole time. We wo...
uld definitely recommend booking Salt City Sound Machine for your wedding or event!
Jason was amazing from start to finish. He kept the party going all night and was so great about communicating with us the months and days leading up to the wedding.
I would give Jason a million more stars if I could. He is so professional and personable; working with him for our wedding made things so easy.
He was very attentive to the music ...
I wanted, and he quickly caught on to what our guests enjoyed. He kept a lot of people dancing until the very end (myself included).
If you are ever looking for a DJ for your special event, you needn't look any further than SCSM.
Jason took the stress out of the wedding music and ceremony sound, with plenty of experience, suggestions when you get stuck, and personalization we are very happy we chose him for...
our special day!
Jason was super personable, reasonably priced, and was able to travel outside of Syracuse to our Fingerlakes wedding! He was very helpful throughout the process, respected our mus...
ic tastes, and was super flexible with last minute must-plays on the day-of. His ability to read the room and respond to what the guests were vibing with was excellent. The music selection even during dinner was awesome, we got to hear some of our favorite not-so-danceable songs. He didn't make a playlist and walk away from his station, he was paying attention! I HIGHLY recommend Jason if you are looking for a syracuse/CNY area DJ. He made our evening fun and memorable. Thank you so much!!!
From the start Jason from Salt City Sound Machine was professional and personable from the start. One of our first questions my now husband and I asked him when we first reached ou...
t, was if he was LGBT friendly (which he is!) Up to the ceremony we were in communication and he answered any questions we had. The day of the wedding his one think he said he was amazing at was keeping people on the dance-floor which he delivered. Everyone had an amazing time at the wedding and loved the dance-floor all night. His additional packages were so lovely and added a special touch to our reception and you should definitely take part in those packages.
Jason is amazing he made my wedding perfect ! We had a mix of age groups and he mixed the music up to fit everyone and he was a great MC !!!! He also got an amazing pic of my husba...
nd and I during our first dance ! I highly recommend booking for your wedding or next big event !!! Also I want to add he was very direct and a few people in our wedding party were a little drunk and he got them all in line and made them get it together loved Jason !!!
You NEED Jason for your wedding. From the very beginning, he was communicative, flexible, accommodating. He is a total wedding pro. He was really able to mesh our musical styles wi...
th requests from our guests and was an incredible, energetic emcee that got our guests excited and dancing. Every idea I presented to Jason (games, song cuts, etc.), he welcomed and offered advice based on his past experience. One of our absolute favortie vendors! Do yourself a favor and book Salt City Sound Machine- you will not regret it.
We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ to support us during our wedding. He was so communicative and flexible when we asked a week before wedding to change a few songs. He’s really...
thoughtful and was so great to work with. Would recommend to anyone !
Absolutely phenomenal experience with Jason as our wedding DJ! From the initial consultation to the last dance, he was incredibly professional, attentive, and most importantly, the...
y kept the party going all night long! The music selection was spot on, catering to all ages and tastes, ensuring everyone had a blast on the dance floor. He seamlessly managed the flow of the evening, making announcements with energy and excitement. If you want your wedding reception to be unforgettable, look no further!
Jason is by far the most amazing DJ there is! You will not regret it! He exceeded our expectations and had so much to offer, not to mention that his humor is spot on! I have been t...
o weddings where the music did not suit the audience, he knows how to read the room and keep the dancing going! His professionalism is unmatched for this industry. Thank you again, Salt City Sound Machine for a night to remember!
Jason was absolutely incredible at our wedding. His energy and vibe made our reception so much fun! He engaged with our guests and was extremely helpful and patient throughout the ...
entire process!
I would highly recommend Jason for any event. He is very professional and organized. He went above and beyond for my wedding, keeping everyone on the dance floor! He EVEN assisted ...
with both the ceremony and the reception at TWO different locations! He is the absolute best in the Syracuse area!
Jason was the best! Not only was he our DJ but also our officiant for our outdoor ceremony. He is great at communicating. My emails were always answered quickly. He has a great en...
ergy and so easy to work with. He did a fantastic job. We couldn't be happier with our choice to hire him.
Jason was absolutely amazing. We hired him for our wedding and he made the night perfect. We will 100% use him again.
SCSM and owner Jason Paussa was great to work with. He was always quick to answer emails and he did a great job at our wedding this September. He stuck to our music playlist, and m...
ade sure the songs on our do not play list were not played. He did a great job getting our guests amped up and kept the party going all night. We highly recommend him!
Jason is the absolute best! We had major rain during our outdoor wedding which made conditions difficult. Jason kept the party going with the music and his emceeing. We’re so fortu...
nate to have had him a part of our special day!
Jason from Salt City Sound Machine was excellent. He was so professional, everything was timed great with the speeches, the music was great and everyone was dancing right up until...
the end.
There isn’t a thing I would have done differently when it comes to picking Salt City for our DJ. Jason was great with everything from the moment he got there until our last song! J...
ason’s communication was great from the first day we reached out to helping us with music selections to day of keeping us on schedule. He interacted with our guests and kept the dance floor going all night long. I had numerous guests comment on how Jason was amazing and how we couldn’t have gotten a better DJ if we tried. Jason was great with letting us choose a large selection of music we wanted while still varying up the playlist. He also handled all of our MC’ing needs and took care to pronounce everything carefully and correctly. Overall, you can’t get a better DJ than Jason!
Jason was great to work with. He made sure we had everything that we needed for our wedding. Jason did the music for our ceremony and our reception, and it was absolutely perfect. ...
We could not have asked for a better DJ!
So many good things to say about Jason. He was responsive and easy to work with which was so helpful during stressful wedding planning. Everyone was on the dance floor all night - ...
except for when the fire alarm went off in the reception hall. But Jason didn’t let that stop the party - he went to his car and brought out an amp and played music in the parking lot. He went above and beyond so happy we went with him for our wedding.
If you need a DJ for your wedding, Jason is your guy! He recently did our wedding and went above and beyond, he blew away my expectations and made sure our day was perfect. If I co...
uld rate him higher than 5 stars I would! He really runs the show for you so you can focus on having a great time with your guests and not have to worry about anything!
We cannot recommend Salt City Sound Machine enough! Jason loves what he does and that is evident through the whole process. He's incredibly professional but down to earth and kept ...
our small (but mighty!) wedding on the dance floor all night! We genuinely cannot thank him enough for keeping the flow of our day going. If you want the best- you've found it!
Stop your DJ search right here! Jason was incredible to work with. He was well organized, prepared, timely, and helpful. I gave him a small list of requests / do not play and he di...
d a great job creating his own list based on the few songs I sent.
He did an awesome job keeping the night going smoothly. Wherever we were in the venue we could hear him clearly. He has a lot of experience and knows how to interact with the crowd without going over the top.
Hire Jason. You won't regret it!
Sat City Sound is AMAZING! The planning process is very thorough and personalized to make your event perfect! Thank you for helping make our wedding day the best day!
Our wedding was the best ever, and a massive part of that goes to Jason from Salt City Sound Machine. I had been searching for a DJ for weeks and was so nervous to book someone I’d...
never met and had no personal reviews of. But he was highly rated and award-winning, extremely reasonable cost-wise, and overall ended up being an absolutely brilliant choice. One of my biggest concerns was that we had both the ceremony and the reception in the same space, and I didn’t want anyone to get bored. Well, Jason kept us all partying until the last second. He was easy to work with, professional, engaging, and knew how to read a room. He kept everything flowing seamlessly and went above and beyond every request. He also sent a personalized gift afterwards, which was so touching. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
We hired Jason for our wedding and he did NOT disappoint! He not only played great music, but kept everyone energized and did great with announcements throughout the night. He play...
ed all the songs on our must play list and I swear the dance floor was not empty all night! All our guest raved about how great the music was!
Jason was the DJ for our September wedding, and he was great! Easy to talk to, easy to work with and made sure every little detail was taken care of! He sent us a CD with all our "...
wedding songs" and included sheet music from our first dance. It was such a great surprise! Would reccomend him for sure!
Jason was great to work with and amazing DJ. He had everyone on the dance floor
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103 Danbury Drive, Syracuse, NY | Central New York, Syracuse, NY, Travel is not a problem!!
Salt City Sound Machine