So which DJ controller do you recommend in the same price category or less? One that has more features? I would like to know as soon as possible thank you so much! Super informative video I wish I saw it before I purchased my pioneer DDJ 200. I just literally purchased it and it’s in shipment. I’m already disappointed
The lack of trim control is definitely the biggest drawback of this particular rig. If you are trying to stay in that price range I would say look at the Hercules and Numark options new... But realistically I'd say for about that price point you could get a lot more bang for your buck looking at used units. The Traktor S4 MKi and MKii both flip for really cheap and give you a very full featured 4 channel experience.
It can but really its more for just playing a prerecorded mix or auto mix. There is significant latency with almost all bluetooth tech and were only now seeing some companies release pro audio devices that have addressed this issue.
Maybe professional DJs do not want these Budget level equipment to have an internal soundcard when they can use interfaces specifically for this with much better AD and DA conversion. Theres definitely a niche for controllers without soundcards
I don't believe the DDJ 200 has a license key for rekordbox. The XP1 has keys for RBDJ and RB DVS. It also gives you a knob to scroll through your tracks and "load track" buttons all absent from the 200. Looping abilities, beat jump... and so much more.
is it possible to connect the ddj 200 to a djm 250 mixer ? i got the djm 250 as a gift and i couldn´t get it to run with my laptop so I´m looking for a budget alternative to start djing
@@youssefaboudaya5726 I would recommend downloading the 250 drivers from the pioneer website first if you haven't already. All Pioneer gear should plug and play once you got all the drivers but I agree the software will still probably default to one primary control device.
@@alchemix206 yea I just found out that If I use my MacBook that’s touchscreen and download rekordbox and pair it with my ddj 200 then i can access all of the features missing that the ddj 400 has. So the ddj 200 on rekordbox with a touchscreen laptop goes toe to toe with the ddj 400. I just got the 200 for Christmas and it’s really fun.
Hey bro, can you please do a video on - What we'll need to get Stereo Master & Headphones Audio from the DDJ 200 along with Windows & Mac Laptop? Pretty pleeeeasseeee? Thanks for this elaborated review btw.
There was another DJ who made a really clear video on it. I'm about to head out for the weekend but Ill try and find you the link and post it for you when I get back. Basically your options are to send it out from the laptop to a good mixer or have an audio interface connected to your laptop and you can assign the software to use that sound card instead. I prefer a little mixer as it makes it easier to run headphones and gives you the gain control this board lacks.
@@alchemix206 Did you ever find this video after? I'm looking to purchase one and is this is the only thing I'm unsure about. I'm unlikely to use it with a phone setup / splitter cable etc. I want true stereo audio out and realtime monitoring, so would you just grab a secondary USB soundcard and set that as the 'monitor'? Can that be done in the software?
Hi. The output cabel is mono for master and headphones to? Can i have a stereo when I connect it to pc or Mac with usb and from pc 3,5 output make for a master and headphones to with external sound card maybe ? Thx
This is something I'm not %100 sure on. I'm supposed to be getting a focus right tomorrow to test out. Ill see if I can get a stereo signal from it. But I believe the audio out of the splitter cable from a laptop is always a split mono signal.
Alchemix Hi. I finde a solution. On MacBook i used axagon ADA-17 litle sound card usb, In DJAY i can in settings make the MacBook headphone output is used an monitor headphone and this usb soundcard output is the master. It’s perfect.
Cool set up.. can I request you to please guide me on how to connect and use the xp1 with the ddj200 bud. I have the Ddj200 and want to get my hands on the XP1 and hook them up. Thanks.
If your laptop does not have enough USB ports you will just need a hub. The XP1/XP2 come with rekordbox software and DVS too I believe so it will all be plug and play once you got the hardware.
So I ordered pioneer DDJ 200 from Walmart it’s going back as soon as it arrives. If you can’t use Spotify what’s the sense. Do you know nowadays nobody has thousands of MP3s anymore on hard drives let alone iPhone and iPad. I don’t have one song on my iPhone. I hope Spotify will work out something with the DJ industry. I wasn’t using it for performance just as a bedroom DJ. I’m so disappointed it was the hole in my stomach
Check out my video on Algoriddim/Djay Pro. I usually run it on an I pad and line it into the Aux channel of my mixer but I also have a video showing how to hack it off your laptop to work with a mixer and you can use CDJs in HID mode... Not a cheap option but the best way to stream from Spotify without lag in my opinion.
hi! i’m having troubles with the mapping... seems like the software recognizes the ddj 200 but nothing is mapped... you think you can help? i’m a debutant, so i have no idea what is what or what i’m doing...
It’s a shame that this controller will no longer work with Spotify. Kind of defeats the whole purpose they want everybody to move over to Tidal. Bummer
@melted7136 a few companies are finally releasing studio headphones that are bluetooth and don't have latency issues, but this technology definitely suffers from the standard bluetooth lag. Beatmatching with bluetooth is not really an option on this rig.
@@gizmomaster8219 I got some advanced level certifications I'm testing for on Friday but after that I should have some free time and I will try and get some sorta tutorial up on here for it. I'm also getting an MPC Live tomorrow so I may be a bit occupied with that for a while. What software are you using it with?
@@fifinecleonechan9119 I have used a shure pg58 for years that I love. But it has just recently been a little less reliable. You can contact me from my website. www.illuminousindustries.com
Pls make a video on a set up ideas and wires to used in this controller cause they dont have an RCA im really wondering how i can used it professionally 👍 thanks
@@francisrodriguez9824 Check out my video on Algoriddim/Djay Pro. A special DJ splitter cable is used to Cue and send your signal out. One is contained in the box. However this setup would not sound great over something like a stadium sound system.
@@francisrodriguez9824 I'm gonna see if I can get a stereo signal outta it with an audio interface but I'm not %100 sure yet. I use it at rooftop parties and weird shaped smaller venues where I can't use a stereo signal anyway. But this is definitely not by itself a professional stadium level sound kinda setup here.
Honestly I've seen people fix a free broken two channel controller and map it to MIXXX (free DJ software) and kill it. Don't let price stop you theres always a way!
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great [and honest] informative video
Hello have a question if you can help me out with my head phones won't cue I find myself having to get a USB type headset
I've never had an issue with the cue as long as you use the supplied splitter cable or another DJ specific splitter cable.
So which DJ controller do you recommend in the same price category or less? One that has more features? I would like to know as soon as possible thank you so much! Super informative video I wish I saw it before I purchased my pioneer DDJ 200. I just literally purchased it and it’s in shipment. I’m already disappointed
The lack of trim control is definitely the biggest drawback of this particular rig. If you are trying to stay in that price range I would say look at the Hercules and Numark options new... But realistically I'd say for about that price point you could get a lot more bang for your buck looking at used units. The Traktor S4 MKi and MKii both flip for really cheap and give you a very full featured 4 channel experience.
Dose the Djj200 play music via Bluetooth speaker?
It can but really its more for just playing a prerecorded mix or auto mix. There is significant latency with almost all bluetooth tech and were only now seeing some companies release pro audio devices that have addressed this issue.
@@alchemix206 oh, alright good to know... a d I'm glad to know someone's doing Something about
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thanks bro, cool review and save a of time. My only Question how you do the conexcion between laptop , mixer and DJ 200?
Midi cable to laptop, supplied DJ splitter cable has two aux ports. One for headphones one to send into mixer/audio interface.
@@alchemix206 Thanks bro
Maybe professional DJs do not want these Budget level equipment to have an internal soundcard when they can use interfaces specifically for this with much better AD and DA conversion. Theres definitely a niche for controllers without soundcards
Ddj 200 comes with complete performance rekordbox what extra features do you get with the xp1 ?
I don't believe the DDJ 200 has a license key for rekordbox. The XP1 has keys for RBDJ and RB DVS. It also gives you a knob to scroll through your tracks and "load track" buttons all absent from the 200. Looping abilities, beat jump... and so much more.
So can I connect my phone to my 500w Bluetooth speaker?
Im not sure if it would connect to your phone and the controller bluetooth, you'd probably have to line out from your phone.
non sento la traccia in cuffia che dovrei mettere a tempo puoi aiutarmi?
"Cue" button for the track you are bringing in next.
is it possible to connect the ddj 200 to a djm 250 mixer ? i got the djm 250 as a gift and i couldn´t get it to run with my laptop so I´m looking for a budget alternative to start djing
the djm 250 was not recognized by the laptop because there was no way to connecting both via usb connection
@@youssefaboudaya5726 I would recommend downloading the 250 drivers from the pioneer website first if you haven't already. All Pioneer gear should plug and play once you got all the drivers but I agree the software will still probably default to one primary control device.
Does Rekordbox on a touchscreen capable laptop give the ddj 200 additional features that is missing that the 400 has?
Excellent question! Unfortunately I own an older Mac and I have no knowledge of this.
@@alchemix206 yea I just found out that If I use my MacBook that’s touchscreen and download rekordbox and pair it with my ddj 200 then i can access all of the features missing that the ddj 400 has. So the ddj 200 on rekordbox with a touchscreen laptop goes toe to toe with the ddj 400. I just got the 200 for Christmas and it’s really fun.
@@jordanthejellyfishcash4246 This is awesome news! Thank you for sharing this.
How can you get it to work with rekord box, for me the transition FX doesn’t work
Ill try and check into this and get back with you on that.
Hey bro, can you please do a video on - What we'll need to get Stereo Master & Headphones Audio from the DDJ 200 along with Windows & Mac Laptop?
Pretty pleeeeasseeee?
Thanks for this elaborated review btw.
There was another DJ who made a really clear video on it. I'm about to head out for the weekend but Ill try and find you the link and post it for you when I get back. Basically your options are to send it out from the laptop to a good mixer or have an audio interface connected to your laptop and you can assign the software to use that sound card instead. I prefer a little mixer as it makes it easier to run headphones and gives you the gain control this board lacks.
@@alchemix206 Did you ever find this video after? I'm looking to purchase one and is this is the only thing I'm unsure about. I'm unlikely to use it with a phone setup / splitter cable etc. I want true stereo audio out and realtime monitoring, so would you just grab a secondary USB soundcard and set that as the 'monitor'? Can that be done in the software?
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@@alchemix206 thank you!
Did you check it with Android App? And there a Delay if we use a Windows pC
No, I don't have an android device or a pc anymore.
@@alchemix206 k
what is your logiciel?
Ummm Rekordbox? Sorry man I'm not sure I understand you.
ddi-400 is the best starter controller for Dj's
Pretty hard to beat in my opinion!
Also a good back up for experienced DJ’s
Yeh for triple the price
Yeah but for price ddj200 is sufficient
Man they still are not there yet but when they build a stand-alone version that’s not mono and has stereo I’ll be all in
Hi. The output cabel is mono for master and headphones to? Can i have a stereo when I connect it to pc or Mac with usb and from pc 3,5 output make for a master and headphones to with external sound card maybe ? Thx
I believe that should be possible.
This is something I'm not %100 sure on. I'm supposed to be getting a focus right tomorrow to test out. Ill see if I can get a stereo signal from it. But I believe the audio out of the splitter cable from a laptop is always a split mono signal.
Alchemix Hi. I finde a solution. On MacBook i used axagon ADA-17 litle sound card usb, In DJAY i can in settings make the MacBook headphone output is used an monitor headphone and this usb soundcard output is the master. It’s perfect.
@@attila1899 That is awesome man! I got an interface a buddy just loaned me I'm gonna try the same thing and see how it sounds!
Cool set up.. can I request you to please guide me on how to connect and use the xp1 with the ddj200 bud. I have the Ddj200 and want to get my hands on the XP1 and hook them up. Thanks.
If your laptop does not have enough USB ports you will just need a hub. The XP1/XP2 come with rekordbox software and DVS too I believe so it will all be plug and play once you got the hardware.
So I ordered pioneer DDJ 200 from Walmart it’s going back as soon as it arrives. If you can’t use Spotify what’s the sense. Do you know nowadays nobody has thousands of MP3s anymore on hard drives let alone iPhone and iPad. I don’t have one song on my iPhone. I hope Spotify will work out something with the DJ industry. I wasn’t using it for performance just as a bedroom DJ. I’m so disappointed it was the hole in my stomach
Check out my video on Algoriddim/Djay Pro. I usually run it on an I pad and line it into the Aux channel of my mixer but I also have a video showing how to hack it off your laptop to work with a mixer and you can use CDJs in HID mode... Not a cheap option but the best way to stream from Spotify without lag in my opinion.
Sooo connect to pc and then use a aux to rc adapter to a speaker?
Preferably a mixer with a better preamp/sound card then to speakers.
Rekordbox is only 64bit software, but my laptop is 32bit, so can ddj200 be played on virtual dj or traktor 2?
I'm not aware if anyone has hacked this unit to run VDJ or Traktor yet. I'm sure it wont be long if it hasn't happened yet.
Yes it will run vdj... 2020 is best... Previous versions call for manual custom mapping
hi! i’m having troubles with the mapping... seems like the software recognizes the ddj 200 but nothing is mapped... you think you can help? i’m a debutant, so i have no idea what is what or what i’m doing...
This is happening with Rekordbox or a different software?
Alchemix it’s happening sort another one, Djay... i’m stuck with it because i need to use spotify
@@keanelange Try linking it bluetooth. I don't believe Djay Pro will link to the DDJ 200 via a midi cable.
Can i run red and whites straight from it into speakers?
No. There is no internal sound card and no outputs on the controller at all.
It’s a shame that this controller will no longer work with Spotify. Kind of defeats the whole purpose they want everybody to move over to Tidal. Bummer
Shiiiit I hadn't heard that yet. That is a huge disappointment.
But honestly the lag with the bluetooth connection already made that option a no go for me during live performances.
@@alchemix206there's a Bluetooth lag?!
@melted7136 a few companies are finally releasing studio headphones that are bluetooth and don't have latency issues, but this technology definitely suffers from the standard bluetooth lag. Beatmatching with bluetooth is not really an option on this rig.
It’s my birthday in 4 days and I got a DDJ-200 for my bday
Happy birthday! I think you made an excellent choice!!
Alchemix thx
Alchemix can you please make a tutorial for the 200, so I know what I’m doing, please...
@@gizmomaster8219 I got some advanced level certifications I'm testing for on Friday but after that I should have some free time and I will try and get some sorta tutorial up on here for it. I'm also getting an MPC Live tomorrow so I may be a bit occupied with that for a while. What software are you using it with?
Heyy, can you use it in clubs?
As long as you run it through a pro house mixer you definitely can.
Nice review! Would you do more DJ gear review? Looking forward to that!
Thank You! I am gonna try and get a review of the MPC Live up this weekend.
@@alchemix206 Thanks for your reply! Would you like to do Wireless Microphone Review? Could I have your email address?
@@fifinecleonechan9119 I have used a shure pg58 for years that I love. But it has just recently been a little less reliable. You can contact me from my website. www.illuminousindustries.com
Can u connect it too 2 big speakers
Yeah it can connect to a PA with the right cables and adapters.
Pls make a video on a set up ideas and wires to used in this controller cause they dont have an RCA im really wondering how i can used it professionally 👍 thanks
@@francisrodriguez9824 Check out my video on Algoriddim/Djay Pro. A special DJ splitter cable is used to Cue and send your signal out. One is contained in the box. However this setup would not sound great over something like a stadium sound system.
@@francisrodriguez9824 I'm gonna see if I can get a stereo signal outta it with an audio interface but I'm not %100 sure yet. I use it at rooftop parties and weird shaped smaller venues where I can't use a stereo signal anyway. But this is definitely not by itself a professional stadium level sound kinda setup here.
Cool review, kinda weird just seeing your neck when you speak though... lolz
Wish I can afford this
Honestly I've seen people fix a free broken two channel controller and map it to MIXXX (free DJ software) and kill it. Don't let price stop you theres always a way!
Will it support rekordbox?
Yeah it runs rekordbox flawlessly.
What software is this?
Rekordbox.
This review is definitely not for me I am a complete novice to dj'ing and I have no idea WTF this man is talking about!!
Hahaha Sorry brother! I should make a total novice edition vid.
how to connect to pc and used it
Just a midi cable and Rekordbox software should do it.
Use platinum notes for your songs to be the same gain level .
After all the talking ...! U must me be able to scratch
thank you so i dont have to buy spliter
A splitter cable is included in the box with the DDJ 200.