A 2-channel controller, the professional DDJ-800 is dedicated for use with Pioneer's professional performance application, rekordbox™ dj. The portable DDJ-800 inherits the club-style layout and popular features of the DDJ-1000, including Color On Jog Displays, and packs it all into a lighter body. Use the DDJ-800 to mix audio from external sources, and apply Sound Color FX, Beat FX, EQs and Trim to make all of your shows unique.
KEY FEATURES OF THE DDJ-800
1. 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.
2. COLOR ON JOG DISPLAY for quick reference and accurate performances
The DDJ-800 is our 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.
3. FEEDBACK REDUCER – the Industry’s first to reduce microphone howling
The rekordbox dj’s FEEDBACK REDUCER helps to reduce microphone howling by instantly detecting the
howling frequency. Two independent Mic inputs gives you greater flexibility when you’re juggling DJs, MCs
and guest speakers.
4. Club-style layout and features
Buttons, knobs and faders on the DDJ-800 are arranged in the same layout and operability as those on
our club-standard CDJ-2000NXS2 and DJM-900NXS2 set-up so that you can use it as if you’re playing
in such set-up.
The DDJ-800 features FEELING ADJUST to set your preferred resistance for your perfect scratching. It
also comes with the SOUND COLOR FX and BEAT FX, which are popular features from our DJM mixer
series.
You can instantly reference BPM and the name of the selected FX without looking at your PC/Mac
thanks to the dedicated BEAT FX display, making it easy for you to use the BEAT FX feature quickly and
accurately.
5. 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*4.
6. Other features
PERFORMANCE PADS – Tactile illuminated rubber pads trigger HOT CUEs, PAD FX, BEAT JUMP,
SAMPLER, KEYBOARD MODE and more
Advanced SUPER FAST SEARCH – Quickly reach any playback position
PAGE – Switch between Hot Cues A-H and I-P
Buttons for KEY SHIFT and KEY SYNC – Direct control of rekordbox dj key related features
rekordbox dvs ready *5– Connect multi players or turntables to control rekordbox dj.
The DDJ-1000, our 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.
The DDJ-800 has COLOR ON JOG DISPLAY inherited from the DDJ-1000 for professional performance at
various places. The DDJ-800 is the first controller*
1 that is compatible with the feature to reduce microphone
howling, and is available in FEEDBACK REDUCER*
2 by rekordbox dj.
KEY FEATURES OF REKORDBOX DJ VER 5.X
・Even if the PC/Mac with the rekordbox dj license key that is not activated, you can now use rekordbox dj
simply by connecting DDJ-800*6.
*3 BEAT FX, SOUND COLOR FX and some rekordbox features are not available when rekordbox dj is not
connected.
*4 When connected to rekordbox dj, MIC can adjust the volume of Trim, EQ, BEAT FX. AUX can
control the volume of Trim. However, when not connected to rekordbox dj, you cannot use BEAT
FX with MIC.
*5 Requires the rekordbox dvs Plus Pack licence key and dedicated Control Vinyl (both available separately).
*6 To use rekordbox dj on your computer without connecting the DDJ-800, activate rekordbox dj licence
(licence key card is included in the box).
* Disclaimer: specifications and price are subject to change.
* rekordbox is a registered trademark of Pioneer DJ Corporation.
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