DJ Controller
Spotlight on DJ Controllers launched in 2018-2019.
Akai Pro Force
The Akai Pro Force fuses clip-launching, step sequencing, sampling, synth engines, and a tactile touch screen control into a standalone, performance-driven device. It comes preloaded with 10GB+ of sounds including SampleTools by CR2, MSX Audio and Sample Magic.
Main Features include:
- Import stems, loops and one-shots into Force’s 8x8 clip matrix.
- Assign tracks to Force’s crossfader and load full tracks
- Connect to a wireless network and sync projects with any Ableton Link compatible application or hardware device.
- Dual custom real-time time stretch algorithms and auto BPM detection.
- Dedicated cue assign controls and a cue mixer.
- Browse the library or create samples loaded from USB thumb drives or SD cards.
- Four premium synth engines, each with full editing capability.
- Load multi-sampled instrument keygroups and playback samples chromatically via a MIDI keyboard or Force’s pads.
- Resample clips or capture audio from Force’s collection of inputs and loop.
Technical Specification:
- Pads: (64) velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads, RGB-backlit
- Knobs: (8) 360° touch-sensitive Knobs, (1) 360° encoder for display navigation and selection via push, (5) 270° knobs for gain, mix & level adjustment
- Buttons:(56) dedicated function buttons;
- Display: 6.9” / 176 mm (diagonal), 5.9” x 3.7” / 150 x 93 mm (width x height), Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface
- Connections:
- (2) XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS inputs (Input 1/2)
- (4) 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS outputs (2 pairs)
- 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo headphone output
- 1/8” (3.5 mm) MIDI input
- 1/8” (3.5 mm) MIDI output
- 1/8” (3.5 mm) MIDI thru port
- (4) 1/8” (3.5 mm) CV/Gate outputs
- Ethernet link port
- USB Type-A ports
- USB Type-B port
- SD card slot
- power adapter input
Denon DJ Prime 4
DJ Prime 4 is a standalone 4 deck DJ system with a 10” touchscreen. It has a multicore processor that makes the entire music collection available without the need of a laptop.
Main Features include:
- Entertain two separate audiences at different locations simultaneously.
- View 4-deck, horizontal or vertical waveforms, Search, select and load tracks, Create playlists and crates on-the-fly with the 10” touchscreen.
- Dedicated XLR Zone output with gain and EQ control.
- 4-channel line faders, each with 3-band EQ and gain, Single encoder, sweep FX including filter control, Mainstage quality Post-Fader FX, User-replaceable crossfader.
- Dedicated mic channels, Control EQ, dedicated TRS mic.
- Ultra-responsive, touch-capacitive jog wheels, Central HD display, RGB light customizable.
- 14 class-leading FX, Individual effect selector, and parameter controls, Crystal clear OLED screens, Effects ‘on/off’ and ‘beats’ buttons for dynamic punch-ins.
Technical Specification:
Audio
- Bit Depth:24-bit
- Sampling Rate:44.1kHz
- Dynamic Range:> 117dB (A-weighted)
- Frequency Response:20Hz to 20kHz (+/-1dB)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio:> 93dB (A-weighted)
- Headroom:
- Line: > 15dB
- Microphone: > 20dB
- Outputs: > 20dB
Displays
- Main:
- 10.1” / 257 mm (diagonal)
- 8.5” x 5.5” / 216 x 139 mm (width x height)
- Full-color LED-backlit display with touch interface
- Jog Wheel:
- 2.2” / 56 mm (diameter)
- Full-color LED-backlit display
- FX:
- 128 pixels wide x 32 pixels high
- Black & White OLED display
Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ
The Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ is a full-sized, professional all-in-one DJ controller with a 4-channel system and multiple inputs and outputs. It works with Serato and Rekordbox and comes with 14 professional Beat FX and 6 Sound Color FX.
Main Features include:
- Full-size jog wheels and color On Jog Display for track information.
- Use a USB drive loaded with rekordbox-analyzed tracks or use a laptop to use rekorbdox dj or Link Export mode.
- Clear audio with a 64-bit digital signal processor and fine-tuning with the 3-band master output EQ.
- Connect CDJs to sync the audio. Use XDJ-XZ’s screen to browse external libraries.
- Display Waveforms, Hot Cues, BPM, via the 7-inch LCD touch screen.
Technical Specification:
- Supported music file formats: AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF
- File Systems: FAT, FAT32, HFS+
- Included DJ Software: Rekordbox DJ
- Compatible DJ Software (not included): Serato DJ Pro (coming early 2020); rekordbox video (paid upgrade)
- DVS Control: Serato DVS (Paid Upgrade); rekordbox DVS (paid Upgrade)
Other Specifications
- Width: 878mm
- Height: 118.4mm
- Depth: 466.1mm
- Weight: 13kg
- Frequency Range: 20 – 20000Hz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 114dB (USB)
Performance Control
- Channels: 4
- Deck Control: 2 (USB Storage Device)/ 4 (DJ Software Control)
- Jog Wheel: 206mm
- Sound Color FX: Space, Dub Echo, Sweep, Noise, Crush, Filter
- Beat FX: Delay, Echo, Filter, Flanger, Helix, Phaser, Ping Pong, Pitch, Slip Roll, Spiral, Reverb, Roll, Trans, Vinyl Brake
Terminals
- Inputs: 2 Line (RCA), 2 PHONO (RCA), 1 AUX (RCA), 2 MIC (XLR & ¼ inch TRS Jack)
- Outputs: 2 MASTER (XLR, RCA), 1 BOOTH (1/4 inch TRS Jack), 2 PHONES (1/4 inch stereo jack, 3.5mm stereo mini-jack)
Roland DJ-707M
The DJ-707M is an integrated live sound console, loudspeaker management system and a full-fledged performance DJ controller.
Main Features include:
- 10 onboard scene presets for creating create ‘go-to’ event settings for audio routing, loudspeaker management and system setups
- Master, booth, and zone outputs with independent speaker management processors
- Built-in feedback suppression listens out for feedback adjusting the speaker output automatically
- Dual USB Ports for seamless DJ changeover or backup laptop connection
- Up to 4 inputs for guest performer with front-facing dual 1/4-inch jacks or 1/8-inch stereo aux input
- Fully assignable zone output with dedicated level control for creating separate mix
- Ideal size for DVS – fits perfectly between turntables and DJ media players
- Serato DVS Upgrade Ready
- Mic section can handle anything from straightforward speeches and announcements to pitch-corrected karaoke throw downs
- Studio-quality microphone preamps with independent gain, low-cut, and noise gate on each channel
- Console-class mic EQ and effects
- Dedicated hardware effects from clean reverbs and delays to key-based auto-pitching and auto-ducking
- Up to four mic inputs
- Full Serato DJ Pro support for hot cues, loops, rolls, pitch play, slicer, and more
- Fully adjustable crossfader with full-range curve settings and software-adjustable crossfader margin
- Channel filter and FX with dedicated Filter/FX knob on each channel
- Phono/Line Level Inputs – use DJ-707M as a mixer with turntables and CD decks
- 5-Pin MIDI Output – sync with external synths, samplers or lighting rigs
- TR Drum machine on Deck 3, with classic TR-808 and 909 drum loops
- Oscillator mode on Deck 4 for sweepers, synth stabs, and other onboard DJ sound effects.
Technical Specification:
- Signal Processing: Sampling Frequency = 48 kHz
- Scene Memory: 10
- Input Impedance –
- INPUT (1–4) (RCA phono type): 47 k ohms or greater,
- MIC IN (XLR type): 7 k ohms or greater,
- AUX IN (1/4-inch TRS phone type, AUX/MIC): 30 k ohms or greater/ 7 k ohms or greater
- AUX IN (Stereo miniature phone type): 10 k ohms or greater
Output Impedance –
- Master Out 1: 600 ohms (balanced),
- Master Out 2: 1 k ohm (unbalanced),
- Booth Out: 600 ohms (balanced),
- Zone Out: 1 k ohm (unbalanced),
- Phones: 44 ohms
- Frequency Response: 48.0 kHz: 20 Hz–22 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
- Display: 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
Size and Weight
- Width: 474 mm, 18-11/16 inches
- Depth: 331 mm, 13-1/16 inches
- Height: 73 mm, 2-7/8 inches
- Weight: (excluding AC adaptor) - 3.5 kg, 7 lbs 12 oz
Traktor Kontrol S3
Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S3 is a four-channel performance oriented controller with upsized jog wheels, extended pitch, a mixer section with EQ, filter and Mixer FX controls and channel faders. Traktor Kontrol S3 comes paired with the full version of Traktor PRO 3.
Main Features include:
- Full-length faders, EQ, cueing, eight RGB pads and Mixer FX control over each deck.
- Large jog wheels for scratching.
- Choose from eight effects and three filters.
- Pro-grade XLR and RCA main outputs, a ¼” TRS booth output, and 3.5 / 6.3 mm headphone outputs.
- Trigger loops for extended mixes, track manipulation, and re-edits.
Technical Specification:
Audio –
- Channels: 4 out / 2 in
- Sample Rate / Resolution: 44kHz/48kHz – 24 bit
Main Out (Balanced - Xlr) –
- Signal Level: 18.7 dBu
- THD+N: 0.001%
- Freq Resp: +/- 0.1 dB
- Channel Separation L/R: <-107
- Crosstalk: -106 dB
- Dynamic Range: 111 dB
Booth Out (Balanced - Trs) –
- Signal Level: 18.7 dBu
- THD+N: 0.009%
- Freq Resp: +/- 0.1 dB
- Channel Separation L/R: <-107
- Crosstalk: -109 dB
- Dynamic Range: 111 dB
Headphone Out @32 Ω (Stereo Unbalanced - Trs) With 12v Psu/Usb Powered
- Signal Level: 7.7 dBu/-16.5 dBu
- THD+N: 0.015%/ 0.001%
- Freq Resp: +/- 0.1 dB/+/- 0.1 dB
- Channel Separation L/R: -65 dB/ 64 dB
- Crosstalk: <-105 dB/<-81 dB
- Dynamic Range: 109 dB/ 85 dB
Mic In (Balanced - Xlr/Trs)
- Signal Level: -10 dBu
- THD+N: 0.002%
- Freq Resp: +/- 0.03 dB
- Dynamic Range: 97 dB