Now you can enter the world of DJing with the DDJ-200, the new smartphone and iPhone compatible smart DJ controller. Never been easier to start DJing. Is this real?
The DDJ-200 offers anyone an intuitive way to make the leap into mixing music. Designed with very beginners and hobbyists in mind, the smart DJ controller is compatible with a variety of music streaming apps and offers access to features that demystify many aspects of the craft. You can use the DDJ-200 to mix tracks at home or on the go and take your first steps as a dj.
Connect the DDJ-200 to your iPhone and mix songs from your iTunes via the app, WeDJ. Or connect the software to SoundCloud Go+ and Beatport’s new Beatport LINK streaming service to access huge online sources of music. Download Algoriddim’s djay iOS/Android app and you can mix tracks from Spotify (Premium account required), or download MWM SAS’s edjing Mix iOS/Android app and access content from and Deezer. Find more information about iOS/Android app compatibility and music streaming support below.
This is the future seen by PioneerDJ. The way everyone can access to DJing as quickly as possible, The even added Tutorial and Transition FX features to WeDJ for iPhone, both of which are popular with beginners.
The smart DJ controller is compatible with WeDJ for iPhone straight out of the box. Also, to use the record box dj, you just need to connect your PC/Mac with the DDJ-200 and get started with the performance app.
Price: 135€
Controller: DDJ-200
Manufacturer: Pioneer DJ
Availability: Mid-May 2019
Find out more about the smart DJ controller and compatible apps.
Streaming services are available in selected countries.
Learning: As outlined above, the WeDJ app seems really oriented towards learning to DJ. While “Transition FX” and “Phrase Sync” might really irk some longtime DJs who will decry these features as cheap/cheating, the reality is that emulating a professional DJ workflow creates a template for learning.
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