Although the DDJ-800 can be used as a standalone mixer without being plugged into a laptop, the mixer effects won’t function (presumably because they’re processed in the software rather than the hardware itself).

There are 4 selectable color FX: Dub Echo, Pitch, Noise, & Filter – applied independently on each channel with a ‘Color’ knob.

This is how Serato has worked for years, and is convenient – and it’s not available on the DDJ-1000, which needs to work with a copy of Rekordbox that has an activated licence too. Before connecting the DDJ 800, ensure you have the latest version of Rekordbox installed on your computer, available here . Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty Tap the in-loop button to start a loop or to create an automatic 4-beat. I usually go with the standard 4-beat looping and then use the cue/loop call buttons to shift the loop length as I see fit.

The Pioneer DJ DDJ-800 is a Rekordbox dedicated 2-channel DJ controller that comes equipped with a wealth of professional DJ performance tools that allow you to take full control over your sound. The compact, portable body features a design inherited from the DDJ-1000, as well as the club-standard NXS2 set-up, and includes extensive effects, full-colour on-jog displays, and trigger pads with eight performance modes available. The DDJ-800 digital DJ controller is ideal for aspiring and intermediate DJs looking to get a feel for professional DJ performance systems and offers an authentic DJ experience that lets you hone in on your creativity. u003cliu003eMust connect the controller to rekordbox DJ to engage FXu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCan only cue 2-out-of-the-4 channels at onceu003c/liu003e Features and Benefits You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail. For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs. If engaged, rekordbox DJ will time-adjust loops to fit with the tempo and proper beat placement. I’d recommend keeping the quantize button on while making your loops. Performance PadsThe capacitive jog wheels respond to touch rather than physical pressure like the mechanical units do. As such they are a solid unit that breaks less easily than the more fragile mechanical units do, which are spring loaded. This seems a logical choice as portability is a great feature of this controller, however it’s a sad one as the mechanical jog wheels on the DDJ 1000 were one of its best features. Completely unique in the market and they really gave the unit that more professional CDJ feel. The Mixer If the LCD jog wheel screen doesn’t quite meet your visual needs, the XDJ-RR has more digital displays that your eyes may crave. The mixer also features 4 colour effects with dub echo, noise, pitch and HP/LP filter all being included. You can change these colour effects in the Rekordbox software and adjust their parameters too, we found this necessary with the Noise as the most recent Rekordbox update has made it unbelievably subtle and far too quiet. The Pioneer DDJ 800 features a whole host of performance features and club style mixer.

They both have full Beat and Sound Color FX – although with limitations when DJing without the laptop on the DDJ-800 (see “Mixer” below for more info on this) Finally, microphones can be connected to the two microphone inputs. Mic one features an XLR/TRS combo balanced input and Mic Two features a single TRS connection.The Pioneer DJ DDJ 800 is a brilliant entry-level controller for those wanting to level up their DJ setup to a more professional unit. Compatible with Rekordbox, this controller can be used on a computer on Mac or Windows. In this beginners guide, we are going to show you how to set up the DDJ 800 on both platforms, getting you mixing as soon as possible! That’s just one example of the vast creativity that you can experience with the Pioneer DJ DDJ-800 performance pad FX function. However, in many key areas, there are differences that if you don’t understand them, may mean you make a mistake choosing between the two. The DDJ-1000 is bigger, heavier, pricer, and more fully featured – but might it be overkill for you, now that the DDJ-800 is in town? Even so, if you were expecting “a DDJ-1000 with two channels”, you’ll likely be a bit disappointed in this unit, especially as the chances of such a unit appearing now are presumably zero. Audio mixer feature - use the DDJ-800 as a mixer to control the volume of audio input from an external device