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Pioneer DJ DDJ-RB Portable 2-channel Controller for rekordbox dj
Brand | Pioneer DJ |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Item Weight | 1.32 Pounds |
Connectivity Technology | Plug-and-play |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
About this item
- Bundled with the rekordbox dj license key, simply activate your license key for our DJ software, connect the controller and start DJing.
- Mix instinctively with the jog wheels, play/cue buttons, mixer knobs and faders, gain pots, VU meter and dedicated loop buttons built to mirror the rekordbox dj layout
- Create simple sequences then select and play them directly on the hardware using the Sequence Call button. Plus, trigger Hot Cues, Pad FX, Beat Jump and Slicer with 16 Performance Pads
- For flexibility, you can choose to hear your mix through your computer's internal speakers, connected desktop speakers, or play through a wireless speaker. At the same time, you can use your headphones to cue independently of the master out
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For beginners | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Easy to learn | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Sturdiness | — | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Easy to use | — | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | 4.8 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Quality Electronics: The DJ Store | Liquid Audio Inc | Amazon.com |
style | Controller | DDJ-200 | — | DDJ-800 | Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.32 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 13.5 x 23 x 7.1 inches |
ASIN | B01F73LVL6 |
Item model number | DDJ-RB |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #88,669 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #208 in DJ Controllers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 27, 2016 |
Color Name | Black |
Size | 7.10 x 23.00 x 13.50 |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
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Product Description
The entry-level DDJ-RB is inspired by Pioneer’s professional controllers for rekordbox dj, the DDJ-RZ and DDJ-RX. This USB-powered, 2-channel controller is all you need to get started with our rekordbox dj performance software. Perfected for use on the move, the DDJ-RB is a compact, lightweight controller packed with advanced features. It has an intuitive layout, responsive jog wheels and tactile Performance Pads that let you trigger Hot Cues, Pad FX, Slicer and Sampler. Plus a button to call up sample sequences directly from the hardware. Software System Requirements: OS (Windows): Windows 10/ 8.1/ 7 (latest service pack). OS (MAC): Mac OS X 10.11, 10.10, 10.9 (Updated to the latest version). CPU: Intel processor Core i7, i5, i3, Intel processor Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz or higher. Memory: 4 GB or more of RAM. Display Resolution: 1280 x 768 or higher.
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Customers like the ease of use, performance, value, quality, and compactness of the audio mixing console. For example, they mention that it works great, it's a pretty cool controller for the money, and that the buttons and faders are all good quality. That said, some are happy with features.
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Customers find the audio mixing console easy to use. They say it's great for beginners and those on the go. They also say it has an intuitive layout and is easy to setup and connect. Customers also mention that it comes with the full program and has the functionality to learn loops, transitions, and beats.
"...much on it just with a little creativity, also rekordbox is a nice piece of software, I have used Serato previously and Virtual Dj and I would say..." Read more
"...to manage my DJ tracks for my CDJ setup, so it was an easy transition to Rekordbox DJ software (I have previously used Serato only).****..." Read more
"...talk about the ddj-rb: its an amazing dj controller with most of the high end features packed in a small and lightweight product...." Read more
"...It has all the needed features and functionality to learn loops, transitions, and beat matching...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the audio mixing console. They say it works great.
"...picked up the 15$ amazon basic on ear headphones and they work great...." Read more
"Works great! Was really easy to setup Rekordbox and connect...." Read more
"...Rekordbox is the best DJ software that does not work (most of the time)...." Read more
"Great product and works almost as intended...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the audio mixing console. They say it's a really nice piece of equipment and worth the price. Customers also mention that it'll be a good entry-level product for DJs.
"...more recent ddj 400, I was influenced by the larger pads and slightly lower price, it is a really nice piece of equipment you can do so much on it..." Read more
"Best controller for the price range...." Read more
"...and in my opinion its not really a performance product, but nice for the price point. i would look to a more up market option in the pioneer range" Read more
"...has a payed license by just buying this item and does not need any extra expenses to dj...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the audio mixing console. They mention that the buttons and faders are of good quality. Some say that the build is good, and that it is a real DJ product. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Now lets talk about the ddj-rb: its an amazing dj controller with most of the high end features packed in a small and lightweight product...." Read more
"Great product and works almost as intended...." Read more
"...Very easy to learn and to operate.Good build as well.Only the pitch faders are really to small." Read more
"Almost year of use much of fun, real DJ product." Read more
Customers like the compactness of the audio mixing console. They say it's lightweight, has plenty of features, and can fit in a backpack. Some say it was perfect for their needs and very portable.
"...It was perfect for my needs- very portable. Coupled with a UE megaboom, you can have a setup that fits in a backpack...." Read more
"...About 4 years ago I bought this controller on amazon. Its compact, lightweight and has plenty of features...." Read more
"I really love this console it's a really perfect size for my 12 year old and seems to be really good at this thing!" Read more
"Perfectly sized arrive quicly" Read more
Customers like the features of the audio mixing console. They mention that it's compact, lightweight, and has plenty of features. Some mention that the features are individually editable.
"...for fx/looping/sampler/cue points in a song, and all those features are individually editable...." Read more
"...It has all the needed features and functionality to learn loops, transitions, and beat matching...." Read more
"...Its compact, lightweight and has plenty of features.I took it everywhere, parks, sandy beaches, planes, roadtrips etc...." Read more
"Good features, didn't sit flat..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the audio quality of the mixing console. They mention that scratchy noise builds up and there are volume dips on the crossfader curve.
"...i've had some audio issues where scratchy noise builds up when i'm using the usb computer pass through...." Read more
"Excellent controller but having issues with volume dips on the crossfader curve." Read more
"idk whats wrong but the audio wont play unless the table is unplugged which sucks for a music device" Read more
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As a complete beginner, i Love this controller as a beginner bedroom DJ, even tho this has the capability to play small medium house parties etc as you learn. I read tons of info on the reddit beatmatch forums for beginner controllers. and youtube videos by ellaskins and the ddj rb, he has some great reviews/tutorials etc.
Why i chose this over the more popular DDJ-SB2, some pro's and cons with 3 main reasons that decided my choosing this one.
Cons: Sort of a con how you look at it. Compared to the ddj sb2 it only has 2 decks to mix with, on the SB2 you can hit a button and switch to a 3rd and 4th deck to control (which i believe is locked out unless you have paid version of serato), but i find this tedious as it only has the 2 channel mixer to control it which i think would get confusing as a beginner
no headphone mix control knob on the controller just volume, but as a beginner, im fine with just cueing which track i wanna listen to on the controller. (you can set the control volume mix level on the software with your mouse)
also you can only control 2 FX (unless you are quick with the mouse, or possible map the on off to a keyboard shortcut in the software), at a time instead of the 6 on the SB2. seems like a big difference, but by the time you need to start going crazy with multiple FX layering, you'll be looking at a higher level controller anyway.
thats about it for the Cons,
Pros!!!
1: DEDICATED hard plastic PLAY/CUE buttons similar to a standard CDJ setup, this made a huge difference compared to the mushy square pads on the SB2 for play/cue/etc. on this you get to use the 8 dedicated pads for fx/looping/sampler/cue points in a song, and all those features are individually editable. I find this makes a better tradeoff for losing a couple FX controls at the top. (the SB2 gives you 4 pads, since the bottom row of pads are for play cue pause etc. you CAN hit shift on the SB2 to use those bottom 4 pads on it as extra cues/looping/sampling etc BUT you HAVE TO HAVE THE PAID LICENSE of serato to use this feature and the SB2 only comes with the free intro version.
2: the DDJ SB2 comes with an intro version of it's software and is pretty locked down, fx's locked down to minimum, you cannot even record your mixes with the trial software.
THIS DDJ-RB comes with a FULL license of rekordbox DJ, comes with FX pack. you can download a 30day trial before you buy the controller to test it out. this is 130$ value just by itself. Yes the controller is pretty much locked into Rekordbox, the SB2 can use multiple software, but i absolutely love the rekordbox software.
Think of it like this. the license is linked to the computer, and not the controller. and can be used on 2 computers at a time. So when you are ready to upgrade to say, a DDJ SX2 that is a serato controller yes it will come with a full serato license to use bound to that controller but it will also work with rekordbox DJ so now you have your choice to choose from since now you have both. Or you can deactivate the license from the computers and now you can sell the controller with the full license if you do not need it after upgrading, or if you just don't stick with the hobby.
Also the Rekordbox music management is pretty much the standard for actual clubs and pros, so all your que points and such you can export your tracks to a usb and use on other equipment and your good to go.
3: a pro and a con. you can choose to play your music through your computers speakers/soundcard via the usb cable connected. i liked this feature since i use a desktop with decent speakers/woofer. the only problem is that you cannot cue headphones to haer a track and mix with. to use headphones you have to use the RCA connections instead and use the mixers internal soundcard. so i bought a 5$ adapter that female 3.5mm to RCA males plugged into back of controller . (maybe if you have a better soundcard than a standard motherboard soundcard that would be a feature available, but i do not know.)
they are almost identical controllers. so it boiled down to the buttons layout setup and full license after i trialed the software..
picked up the 15$ amazon basic on ear headphones and they work great. (remember... im a beginner, so not dropping a ton of cash until i know the hobby will stick. AmazonBasics Lightweight On-Ear Headphones - Black
yueton 2 Pack Gold 3.5mm 6" Stereo Female Mini Jack To 2 Male RCA Plug Adapter Audio Y Cable
love it love it love it, learning to mix DnB dubstep/trap breakbeats...
any questions ask i'll try to answer.
running on an 3.5ghz fx6300 8gig ram, and an old hd7850 1gb ram GPU. 250gb SSD
it uses about 10-15%cpu while in use on my setup and about 800-900MB ram round it up to 1gig ram
it will hit 50-60% CPU when analyzing and importing tracks to your collection which is no big deal. just select all your tracks and hit import, and walk away for a bit and let it do its thing....
Rekordbox is the best DJ software that does not work (most of the time). They have soooo many great ideas and features(especially the sequencer) but when I utilized those features, it effect the performance. I believe that in about a year or two, Rekordbox will be the best software provided that the other companies stay as they are today. But for right now, It needs work.
****Beware buying this used. I purchased refurbished and had to return it because the Rekordbox DJ software license was already used. Neither Pioneer nor Amazon would give me a new license, which costs $150. Almost the price of the controller!
I may purchase this again, but new this time.
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017
It looks cool too :)
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Reviewed in Spain on May 21, 2020
Le funzioni sono davvero tante per il prezzo proposto. Dopo averla acquistata ci ho messo qualche giorno di pratica per abituarmi ai controlli e una volta uscito per i live mi sono trovato davvero molto bene.
Il software Rekordbox devo dire che non l'ho trovato intuitivo come altri che ho provato prima di acquistare il controller (Serato - Virtual DJ), ma alla fine credo sia più una questione di abitudine. Grande nota positiva è che gli aggiornamenti sono frequenti e quindi il Software viene continuamente migliorato (anche a distanza di due anni).
Se dovete fare live consiglierei anche l'acquisto di una borsa (non inclusa con il controller).
You will love practicing beat matching on this, it's light and compact. If you purchase a extra bag or carry case for this, you can plug and play anywhere and anytime (Don't forget you need speakers too)