Pioneer DJ DDJ-400 - 2-deck Digital DJ Controller for rekordbox dj Software (Included), with 16 Performance Pads and 2-channel USB Interface, Black

If you’re looking to: 1 learn to DJ/mix tracks/play better music at parties; 2 improve your skills at the above from beginner to intermediate after using a smaller/more entry level controller; 3 better understand especially electronic music, this is for you.There are tons of tutorials using this specifically controller on YouTube, this controller has tons of capabilities, and when used in conjunction with your computer, you can really make your setup, with this as the remote so to speak, sing. With one song being controlled by one side, and one on the other, plus the various effects and manners in which you can modify the tracks’ sounds, this controller allows you to experience a musical playground of sorts, where you’re in control.You will use this with RekordBox, Pioneer’s proprietary controller software - in this you will organize your tracks into crates (which are folders of music ((can’t have duplicates, organize the contents - it’s just to house tracks like all of your House music, let’s say))), and playlists. On the software you can set cue points, loops, etc - it will also show the BPM and key of your tracks to help you mix various songs together.Pioneer is the most well known brand of DJ controllers, CDJs, and mixers - so learning on this will set you up to be comfortable with basically everything else that’s out there. A fantastic piece of equipment to learn on or dramatically improve your skills on.I’m not saying that it is easy to learn - anything amazing like this takes time, but this is the place to start, and with some time, attention, and practice, you could use this to make music, mashup songs, create amazing build ups and drops, and DJ parties and so much more

Have had it for around 6 months and the controller works geat, haven't had any issues with it, sound quality fron the sound card is more powerfull then I expected, works perfect for home/small events due to it's portability and easy set up, also really good as a starter and back up controller due to the layout which is pretty much the basic from all club set ups so if you learn to use it you are ready to jump on any CDJ's thanks to the standarized format.If I had to give it's pros and cons:Pros:Easy to set upReally portableEasy to learn onCheapFull Rekordbox LisenceCons:Mixer is tight and knobs small so you will need practice to adaptCan't disable scratch mode so carefull touching the wheelsSoftware does lag sometimes because it's still pretty newTo use on bigger gigs sound card might not be enoughOverall:It's a great begginer/back up controller due to it's portability and standarzed layout, even thought some might say knobs and faders feel cheap it is a really affordable controller so knobs and fader work really well for the price point this contriller is at, sound card works great for home build or small events (tried it on a 1000 people event and was impressed with the volume and sound, so don't uderestimate it either) so this makes the controller a great option to jump in, specially if you want to jump in the club game at some point, the software has it's details but have to say, Pioneer is doing a pretty good job with it, and having the liscense included just makes it grate for a first controller!!

I absolutely love this deck. I'm brand new to DJ'ing and after about 4 weeks of playing around and learning how the device works I'm finally able to mix at a beginner level. My friends love coming over and playing around with the music, i even get to have little concerts in my living room! My next goal is to keep practicing and hopefully play at some local bars.If you're new to DJ'ing or really want to learn I highly recommend buying this product. It comes with a Rekordbox DJ license key as well. Rekordbox DJ is by far one of the best DJ programs to date, I know some people prefer to use VirtualDJ over this however I like the program provided by Pioneer. I'm able to manage tracks based off of numerous criteria. And the track analysis is pretty through the roof. Others have complained that the program reads songs incorrectly however this hasn't been an issue for me.5 stars all around, I'm highly impressed with this product and its helped open a lot of doors for me in the future. Thank you, Pioneer!

The media could not be loaded. Always wanted to learn how to DJ and this controller/software doesn't disappoint:**Pro's*** Easy to Learn* Comes with Rekordbox 6, which is an awesome Platform* Has option to use Video's for mixing, as well as an Overlay for Text or Camera Feed* Can output your sound to PC as well as to an external Speaker**Con's*** Had to get a USB Power Adapter as the PC's Power wasn't enough at times....when I would Cue a Track in the headphones....the volume would go low and I couldn't control it with the volume knob...also the 6th Beat Pad on both Channels would simultaneously blink.....buying a Power Adapter fixed this issueGlad I purchased this as it's more than enough with what I'm trying to learn....go to udemy for great DJ Classes...I personally use DJ Symphony.