Pioneer DJ DDJ-RR DJ Controller

General

To highlight their new independent spirit, Pioneer decided to include a full version of the Rekordbox DJ Plus Pack with the DDJ-RR. That means you'll have access to all of the software's functionality to make the most of this 2-channel DJ controller. The RR, which is the DDJ-RB's bigger brother, is really a professional setup in a handy, portable package. It has everything you need, from large jogwheels with an on-jog display and performance pads with adjustable colours, to VU meters for each channel and the new Sequence Call and PC Master out features. With Sequence Call, you can create your own sample sequences, save them and play them back without having to touch your laptop or computer. The PC Master Out, meanwhile, allows you to use your desktop or laptop speakers as a master out.

High quality

With the full Rekordbox DJ software package, you have a wealth of possibility at your disposal, and the DDJ-RR is a fantastic controller for it. You can choose to power it with a USB cable or regular power cable, whether you want your headphones plugged in the front or the back, and even whether you want to play in standalone mode with the two line/phono inputs. Furthermore, besides the standard buttons for Hot Cues, Pad FX, Beat Jump and Slicer, there's also the Slip Mode that will make sure the music keeps running (while muted) while you perform a loop, reverse or scratch. Finally, with Release FX you can easily exit complex effect patterns by selecting the vinyl brake, echo or back spin.

Familiar

To make sure everything works as smoothly as possible, Pioneer hasn't changed much about the new controller's layout. The two decks are separated by a mixer section, and all the familiar controls are easy to reach. You can also switch between four decks and you can hook the DDJ-RR up to your PA system via the balanced XLR or RCA outputs. What's more, you can hook up a microphone that you can control using the Recordbox software! Finally, it sports a great design with flat sides that make it easy to transport.

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