GEAR: Beginner DJs Weapon of Choice - Pioneer DDJ-RB
We get asked a lot by upcoming DJs what gear to buy. In a soon to be released article we would go into detail but for now here you go - Pioneer DDJ-RB.
In the last 2 years Pioneer has been aggressive with their rekordbox software. What started as software that helped DJs prepare their tracks by allowing DJs using pioneer products to organise traks into library, calculate bpms, set loops and figure out keys has advanced into rekordbox DJ, a full performance platform that rivals industry masters Serato and Traktor.
The entry-level DDJ-RB is inspired by Pioneers professional controllers for rekordbox dj, the DDJ-RZ and DDJ-RX. This USB-powered, 2-channel controller is all you need to get started with Pioneers rekordbox dj performance software. Perfected for use on the move, the DDJ-RB is a compact, lightweight controller packed with advanced features. It has an intuitive layout, responsive jog wheels and tactile Performance Pads that let you trigger Hot Cues, Pad FX, Slicer and Sampler. Plus a button to call up sample sequences directly from the hardware. KEY FEATURES Rekordbox DJ You get a free rekordbox dj licence key bundled with this controller. Simply activate your licence key, connect the controller and start DJing.
Performance Pads with Sequence Call Create sample sequences then select and play them directly on the hardware using the Sequence Call button. Plus trigger Hot Cues, Pad FX, Beat Jump and Slicer with 16 Performance Pads. PC Master Out PC Master Out For flexibility you can choose to hear your mix through your computer’s internal speakers, connected desktop speakers, or play through a wireless speaker. At the same time, you can use your headphones to cue independently of the master out. intuitive Layout Mix instinctively with the jog wheels, play/cue buttons, mixer knobs and faders, gain pots, VU meter and dedicated loop buttons built to mirror the rekordbox dj layout.
