What does this mean for you? With the DDJ-200 you will have to connect your speakers directly to your laptop/smartphone because this controller does not have its own audio connector outputs. We take a look at Pioneer DJ’s most affordable DJ controller to date, the DDJ-200. With no audio connections and designed to connect to your phone via Bluetooth this little controller will no doubt turn heads in the DJ community. But aimed at the beginners who care more about ease of use than performance features, could this be the controller that launches the next generation of DJ? Let’s find out! The Pioneer DJ DDJ 200, the cheapest and smallest controller from Pioneer to date. The Hardware

Smart DJ Controller DDJ-200 - Pioneer DJ

It has a digital sampler that uses the controller’s 16 performance pads to trigger the sounds. My friends have hours and hours of fun mixing with the samplers.

You can use both the DDJ-200 and the DDJ-400 with your laptop or your PC and with your mobile devices. Microphone input. And, if like us you’ve fallen in love with DJing and think you could really go for it professionally, we can help you get there fast!

Getting Started With The DDJ-200 (2023) - Beginners Set Up Guide Getting Started With The DDJ-200 (2023) - Beginners Set Up Guide

DJs that are green behind the ears, with DJ technology and skills, can form their fundamental skills with the tutorial & “Pop-Hint” features in WeDJ. The WeDJ app features might be considered cheating because they automate too much of the DJing process. 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. DJ controllers are useful for DJs mixing strictly digital, as most support USB cable connectivity. They are lightweight and portable, which is great for DJs regularly on the go. Also when buying a used DDJ-400 make sure that the Rekordbox DJ license comes with it or if the previous owner is able to transfer the license to you.In conclusion, the Pioneer DDJ-400 is a better choice hardware wise and overall a better choice for a beginner. It offers much more for a little more money, has a standalone Rekordbox software license bundled with it and is more comfortable to use. All that while still keeping a somewhat portable form factor. Is it worth getting a used DDJ-400? 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. 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). The DDJ-400 on the other hand features a sound card and an RCA output and you will be able to connect your speakers directly to the unit using appropriate cables. DDJ-200 & DDJ-400 output sections Using your phone for mixing on the Pioneer DJ DDJ 200 is pretty radical, albeit a little too consumerized for some professional DJs’ tastes.