Pioneer DJ DDJ-200 Smart DJ Controller, Black

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These features get a DJ’s feet wet into manual mixing, but they don’t train the DJ on how to do it. The DDJ-SB3 is another beginner DJ controller by Pioneer but steps up the complexity and controls from the DDJ-200. It’s got larger jog wheels for scratch DJs that need a little more room to work their fingertips. The Pioneer DJ DDJ 200 is a fantastic little controller that offers outstanding value for money. Even though its hardware isn’t competent on its own with no audio output, the versatility and features the apps provide enable it to perform well above its price point. The fantastic Pioneer DJ layout will set DJ’s upon a clear path of familiarity when progressing onto more advanced hardware. Portability is the controller’s main design strength. The Pioneer DDJ 200 is minuscule and featherweight compared to a standard DJ controller.

DDJ-200 2-channel Smart DJ controller (black) - Pioneer DJ

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.The Pioneer DDJ-200 offers a smart way top mix your music. Connect your smartphone, tablet or PC/Mac and start mixing your digital music. The DDJ-200 is compatible with a wide variety of software programmes and apps, including WeDJ for iPhone, WeDJ for Android, djay, edjing Mix and rekordbox. The controller comes with a headphone splitter that starts from your phone or laptop and splits to your headphones and speaker, both using 3.5mm outs. You can’t, therefore, connect to a pair of speakers without a mixer, or a 3.5mm to RCA cable. With the DJUCED software’s help, light illuminates the controller showing a DJ the exact knobs and controls to use during mixing. Higher-end controllers support multiple inputs from several players to integrate additional vinyl players and other devices. If you have the extra cash to shell out, then turntables & a versatile DJ controller can work together. If you are tight on the budget you might be considering compensating for the DDJ-400 price by buying it used. Keep in mind that there are many risks that come along with getting used DJ equipment.

DDJ 200 (The Perfect Entry Level Smart DJ Controller?) DDJ 200 (The Perfect Entry Level Smart DJ Controller?)

The Pioneer DDJ 200 has no audio connections at all and as such isn’t able to output the audio. Think of the 200 more as a remote control for your DJ software. It’s the software on your laptop or phone that’s processing the audio files and then outputting them through the built-in speakers. Connecting headphones requires the use of the included mono split cable. The WeDJ application compliments the DDJ 200 perfectly, and we wouldn’t be surprised if Pioneer doesn’t enable more controllers to use it in the future given its advanced performance features. With Native Instruments releasing a mobile version of Traktor soon, Pioneer has set a high standard at this price point. The ability to use the DDJ 200 with other applications, allowing for numerous streaming options is a great move. It enables the DDJ 200 to suit almost anybody without forcing them to change streaming platforms. 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. The conclusion:

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.

Pioneer DDJ 200 Review and Guide - We Are Crossfader - Traktor Pioneer DDJ 200 Review and Guide - We Are Crossfader - Traktor

Plus, a DJ controller typically comes bundled with a copy of a DJ software to mix off a computer. Instead of buying everything separately, which can get pricey, DJs get an all-in-one system cheap.

DJs can mix on either their mobile device (with a mixing app & streaming services) or computer (using Pioneer’s Rekordbox DJ.) In our current technocratic age, everyone has a smartphone. Not everyone has a suitable laptop for mixing.

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While on the DDJ-200 you won’t be able to control loops using physical buttons, the whole loop functionality is easily accessible from the DJ app of your choice.