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Best Audio Gear of 2016January 17
Roland DJ-808 Performance DJ Controller
The Ideal Instrument for Cuttingedge Digital DJs
Calling the Roland DJ-808 a 4-channel DJ controller is a bit like calling an aircraft carrier a boat - it ’ s not wrong , per se , but it doesn ’ t come close to describing the thing . The DJ-808 is an instrument that just happens to be perfect for DJs / producers who are as interested in creating original electronic music live as they are mixing their favorite tracks . While it ’ s true that the DJ- 808 gives you unrivaled control over Serato DJ , it also includes powerful creative tools , such as an onboard TR-S drum machine , VT
Voice Transformer , and twin AIRA Link ports - all of which integrate completely with Serato DJ . Top it off with intuitive one-to-one controls and stellar sound quality , and the DJ-808 is the rig you ’ ve been waiting for .
Roland DJ-808 DJ Performance Controller at a Glance :
Experience depthless control over Serato DJ software
Enhance your show with integrated AIRA technology
Expand your rig to match your digital DJing style
Experience depthless control over Serato DJ software
Even if you ’ re an old hand at Serato DJ , Roland ’ s DJ-808 will let you control this incredible software in a way you ’ ve never experienced before . On the most basic level , the DJ-808 offers near one-to-one control over four decks of Serato DJ playback , including hot cues , loops , effects , Flip , and more . DJs here at Sweetwater are particularly impressed with the expanded Key Sync and Loop sections , which provide you with dedicated controls for making quick and precise adjustments . And to top it off , everything from the smallest knob to the full-sized platters with integrated displays feels so good , only experienced DJs could have designed this amazing controller .
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