Pioneer DJ DDJ-200 Smart DJ Controller, Black

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With the DJUCED software’s help, light illuminates the controller showing a DJ the exact knobs and controls to use during mixing. It has powerful performance features, like 16 pads with 8 modes, large jog wheels, and immense effects. While shopping for your ideal DJ controller (this also goes for DJ headphones, speakers, and all your other DJ technology) it’s essential to define your level of DJing proficiency. Lower-end models are barebones with limited creative tools. We think you'll agree our 6 Year Guarantee offers fantastic value. What's more, if you don't use it

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The DDJ-400 comes with a Rekordbox software license while the DDJ-200 does not. If you want to use the DDJ-200 with Rekordbox you will have to have it connected to your PC when you use the software (the unit acts as a software activation dongle). It’s kind of a bummer that each mixing app doesn’t support all the streaming services. The corporate shills won’t let all the platforms cross over. You’ve got to select the DJing app that suits your flavor of streaming.

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Read this next: DDJ 400: Perfect for Beginner DJs? Things to Consider Before Buying a DJ Controller It’s compact, lightweight, and cheap. The controller is perfect for a DJ that’s just starting, always on the go, and short on cash. There is also quite a large difference in weight where the DDJ-200 weighs around 4 pounds (1.8 kg) and the DDJ-400 around 7 pounds (3 kg). There is also a considerable difference in size. Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even if all the required operating environment conditions indicated here are fulfilled. Overall whether it’s your first DJ controller, you search for a sturdy DJ controller for your curious kid or you want to find some portable gear for mobile usage the Pioneer DDJ-200 will be a great choice.

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Depending on the computer’s power-saving settings, etc., the CPU and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. For laptop in particular, make sure the computer is in the proper conditions to provide constant high performance (for example by keeping the AC power connected) when using rekordbox. Two mixer channels are enough for many people and most of the time are certainly enough for beginner DJs however if you want to start off by building a future proof and extensible setup you might want to consider getting a 4-channel DJ controller from the slightly higher price point such as the DDJ-1000 or the DDJ-SZ. DJ Software integration. The Pioneer DDJ 200 is the most entry-level model in the Pioneer DJ suite of controllers but offers some incredibly intelligent features that make it unique. It solves every problem a beginner DJ might encounter. DJ headphones have a dedicated control and are easy to operate. There are dedicated beat syncing and transition FX buttons that integrate directly into the WeDJ app.Weighing only 3.75 Ibs. and measuring 75 x 11.5 x 4 (LxWxH)-inches, it fits comfortably on any table-top and can be carried around easily. There are some cool travel cases for the DDJ-200, so you don’t scratch the controller or break it as you take it around with you to house parties.