Perfected for use on the move, the DDJ-RB is a compact, lightweight controller packed with advanced features. Pitch faders are essential for manual beatmatching, and generally the longer the pitch fader, the more accurate it is when it comes to zeroing in on a specific tempo. Why i chose this over the more popular DDJ-SB2, some pro's and cons with 3 main reasons that decided my choosing this one. on this you get to use the 8 dedicated pads for fx/looping/sampler/cue points in a song, and all those features are individually editable.

The ultra short-throw pitch faders of the DDJ-RB are one of the main gripes of users, not to mention their relatively flimsy construction that had some fader caps wobbling. As a complete beginner, i Love this controller as a beginner bedroom DJ, even tho this has the capability to play small medium house parties etc as you learn.maybe if you have a better soundcard than a standard motherboard soundcard that would be a feature available, but i do not know. Also the Rekordbox music management is pretty much the standard for actual clubs and pros, so all your que points and such you can export your tracks to a usb and use on other equipment and your good to go. Colour-coded pads give you visual control over your performance, while the large illuminated jog wheels resemble the design of our professional players. Featuring grab handles for easy movement, the controller is powered by USB for quick and easy plug and play.

you can choose to play your music through your computers speakers/soundcard via the usb cable connected. The entry-level DDJ-RB has many top features usually only found on expensive professional midi controllers. In this head to head feature we pit two entry-level controllers from Pioneer DJ: the DDJ-RB, which has been the go-to controller for those starting out who want to spin with Rekordbox DJ, and the just-released DDJ-400 which effectively replaces it.In this way, consumers give each other guidance and give us the opportunity to continuously improve.