Pioneer DJ: Starter DJ Pack

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If you are interested in getting into digital DJing, there’s no easier way than a self-contained starter kit. Pioneer DJ has assembled the DJ Starter Pack, which consists of a rekordbox dj controller, a pair of powered studio monitors, and a set of DJ headphones, as well as all necessary accessories and cables for a complete turnkey system.

The DDJ-RB is a two-channel performance controller with an ergonomic design featuring eight velocity-sensitive pads on each deck, each with four modes of operation including Hot Cue, Pad FX, Sampler, and Slicer. Each deck also features a 5" aluminum jog wheel for highly responsive, tactile performance control over your music. The center section of the DDJ-RB includes a two-channel mixer with an integrated soundcard, a ¼" microphone input, stereo RCA master outputs, and a 1/8" headphone output. Each channel offers gain trim control, 3-band EQ, a high-/low-pass filter, and a level fader. The controller is USB bus powered and ships with a USB 2.0 cable.

The controller is bundled with a full version of Pioneer’s rekordbox dj software, which offers a split GUI for multi-screen browsing and performance controls. Create sample sequences in rekordbox dj, then select and play them directly on the DDJ-RB using the “Sequence Call” button. Additional performance features include customizable sound color FX and plug-and-play access to quantized Beat FX. Use the Release FX to exit complex effect patterns using a vinyl brake, echo, or back spin, all the while recording your performance straight to your laptop with rekordbox dj’s direct recording function.

Connect the DDJ-RB directly to the pair of Pioneer DM-40 two-way monitors, which utilize Class-AB amplifiers to pump 21W of power per amp through 4" fiberglass woofers and 0.75" soft-dome tweeters. The front-mounted diffusers and bass flex ducts yield an expanded frequency response and a wide sweet spot, while the included sound cushions minimize unwanted vibrations and resonance from your desk or table.

Use the Pioneer HDJ-700 professional DJ headphones to cue tracks and monitor your mixes accurately with clarity and detail. The headphones utilize 40mm dome-like drivers with rare earth magnets to deliver a frequency range of 5 Hz to 28 kHz. The lightweight and comfortable design features a 60° rotatable ear cup for single-ear monitoring, while the stainless-steel headband can withstand the rigors of on-the-road wear and tear. The soft, leather-like polyurethane earpads provide hours of comfortable listening and help isolate the sound from external noise.

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