Pioneer DJ has unveiled its DDJ-RB and DDJ-RR (pictured above), a pair of low-cost, entry level two-channel rekordbox controllers. The DDJ-RB and DDJ-RR are also the first controllers to support PC Master Out, for playing master output through your computer’s internal speakers or connected desktop speakers, while using the controller for your headphones at the same time. Both new controllers come bundled with rekordbox dj performance software worth €139.
The DDJ-RB comes ready to rock with rekordbox dj performance software with a “pro-DJ” set up. The DDJ-RR boasts more features, including the new Sequence Load button to load your sample sequences to the deck to scratch them. Both come bundled with the rekordbox dj Plus Pack units will be available in late May with a SRP of €249 and €699 respectively, including VAT. The DDJ-RB and DDJ-RR are available from late May at SRPs of Both controllers (worth €139, including VAT).
KEY FEATURES OF THE DDJ-RB
Controller layout mirrors rekordbox dj for native control
PC Master Out – use computer’s speaker for master out and controller for headphones
Performance Pads with Sequence Call, Hot Cues, Pad FX, Beat Jump and Slicer
Built-in sound card for simple USB connectivity
Record to rekordbox dj via the same USB cable
USB powered
High quality Mic input
Easy grip handles and lightweight design for portabilityADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THE DDJ-RZ
Layout looks and feels like a CDJ set-up
Large jog wheels with On-Jog Display
Customisable multicoloured Performance Pads
Dual VU level meter
Needle search pad
Brushed aluminium face plate
Sequence Load
Slip Mode
Release FX
Multiple inputs and outputs
High quality audio
Two headphone outs
DVS ready – rekordbox dvs Plus Pack required (€109)
ADDED FEATURES OF REKORDBOX 4.1.1
Mic features on mixer panel – including 3-band EQ and Mic FX
For DDJ-RB and DDJ-RR only:
PC Master Out
Sequence Call
Sequence Load (DDJ-RR only)
Expanded settings