Pioneer DJ DDJ-200 Smart DJ Controller, Black

Product Information

Connecting the DDJ 200 to Djay is as easy as scrolling through the settings to MIDI Devices, then select Bluetooth MIDI Devices. You will have to connect your laptop or a smartphone to the DDJ-200 via USB and then from there connect your speakers directly to the laptop’s/smartphone audio jack output. With no audio connections and designed to connect to your phone via Bluetooth this little controller will no doubt turn heads in the DJ community. The transition fx button works well activating a high pass sweep when using the crossfader just like Algoriddim Djay.

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The EQ pots are all plastic which is fine, but sadly our unit came with the bass knob hanging half off. Sadly we couldn’t find any way of remapping the DDJ 200 and all eight pads locked to just being hot cues. br>
Mix from streaming music services
Depending on your app and device combo, you can also mix via streaming music services. He is also the founder of Hyper Production, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping aspiring Music Producers make better music.The DDJ-200 also doesn’t feature channel gain control knobs (trim knobs) so you won’t be able to tweak and fine tune the gain of each mixer channel on the device itself.

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The DDJ 200 may not contain a sound card like a traditional controller, but a recent update to Rekordbox DJ on Mac and Windows has given it the ability to use a DJ mono split cable. The simple three-step guide that comes with the controller is a testament to how easy it is to get mixing with Pioneer’s entry-level decks. Transition between tracks and make it sound professional with the Transition FX feature in WeDJ for iPhone.

For those who don’t want to use a computer for mixing, DJs can plug in their mobile device directly into the smart DJ controller with the help of the WeDJ, djay, or edjing mix applications. There are no streaming services available just yet in Rekordbox, so local files are all you can play with, but that could change very soon. If you want to take a little but meaningful step further, save yourself some money on a future upgrade and start off learning how to DJ with all the core vital functions present on the hardware level you are far better off choosing the Pioneer DDJ-400.

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Registered Office: 4th - 6th floor Wellington Buildings, 2-4 Wellington Street, Belfast, BT1 6HT (Northern Ireland - company number NI032565). There are no gain controls on the DDJ-200 – gain is handled through software, so make sure you set this first otherwise you might accidentally expose yourself to ear-splitting volume. It’s important to add that many features that are present in the DDJ-400 are also accessible while mixing with the DDJ-200 but you have to use the mobile app interface to get to them and this is generally not an efficient solution. It has powerful performance features, like 16 pads with 8 modes, large jog wheels, and immense effects.While targeting mobile devices the DDJ-200 can also be used with the Rekordbox software on your PC or your laptop.

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A possible sign that these cheaper controllers aren’t built to the usual high standards found on more expensive units. It comes with the Serato LITE software, but can be midi mapped for use with other popular DJ software. The DDJ-200 doesn’t feature a microphone input so you won’t be able to use your mic with the device unless you are using an external audio mixer. We’re even offering a full money-back guarantee so you can sign up with complete confidence and start your success story today!The Rekordbox integration is a nice touch and allows laptop DJ’s to access all of Rekordbox’s fantastic performance features for very little money indeed! br>
Easy to connect – wireless or wired
For the simplest connection to your source, go for a wireless, Bluetooth connection. br>
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You get a rekordbox dj licence key bundled with this controller. With the DJUCED software’s help, light illuminates the controller showing a DJ the exact knobs and controls to use during mixing. The app is free to install for this smart DJ controller, but to get all the extra goodies; you’ll have to pay in-app charges.