Pioneer DDJ – 800 2-channel portable DJ controller for rekordbox dj

The DDJ-1000, Pioneer’s 4-channel performance DJ controller for Rekordbox DJ, which released in January 2018 earns a strong reputation with many professional DJs who perform at weddings, corporate events and various parties held outside of club environment. Such professional DJs are using various equipment according to the scale and environment of the venues. Especially at small venues, they prefer to use compact and portable DJ equipment. To meet their needs, the DDJ-800 inherits the interface design of the DDJ-1000 in a compact, lighter weight, and portable body, so DJs can take the DDJ-800 wherever they want and enjoy high-level performances.

Compact, Lighter Weight, and Portable Body
Compared to the DDJ-1000, the DDJ-800 realized a compact and light weight reduction of about 78% by volume and about 1.3 kg by weight; Take the DDJ-800 wherever you want thanks to its portable design.

Color on Jog Display for Quick Reference and Accurate Performances
The DDJ-800 is Pioneer’s first 2-channel controller that features high-definition LCD screen displaying information such as playback time, BPM, waveforms in the center of each jog wheel. Cue Scope indicates the distance from the current playback position to Hot Cue points and Loop points in bars, allowing you to mix more quickly and accurately. Full display of artwork is available on the DDJ-800, so you can intuitively grasp the image of the track loaded on the deck just by looking at the display.

Audio Mixer Feature to Control External Input Volume
Connecting to Rekordbox DJ, the DDJ-800 works as a DJ mixer to use Trim, channel faders, EQ, Sound Color FX, and Beat FX to control external audio input. You can also use the DDJ-800 without connecting a PC/Mac to use the mixer section’s Trim, channel faders, and EQ to control audio volume.