Next generation control.
The top-flight DDJ-RZ is the first professional, native controller for rekordbox, giving you the flexibility to prepare your tracks in rekordbox™ and then get plug-and-play performance directly from your laptop.
The controller mirrors the DJ software's layout precisely to enable intuitive performances. Equipped with a club-quality magnetic crossfader, two USB sound cards and the new Oscillator Sampler – making it a serious performer for the professional booth.
Key features
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Intuitive layout
The controller’s layout mirrors the software’s GUI, giving you instinctive control of performance features including Hot Cues, Sampler, Slicer, Sound Colour FX, Beat FX, Beat Jump and Pad FX.
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Large aluminium jogs
The DDJ-RZ's full-sized jog wheels are optimised for a perfect scratch response and you can use Jog Feeling Adjust to set your preferred resistance. The jogs have illuminated cue point markers and an accurate countdown for even greater precision.
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Performance Pads with Pad FX
Hit the 16 back-lit rubber Performance Pads to trigger quantized Hot Cues, Slicer and Sampler, or use the new Pad FX to create multiple FX chains.
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OSC sampler
Use the new oscillator sampler to overlay four pre-set sounds - Noise, Sine, Siren and Horn - and modulate the output using the dial. The sampler also gives you the freedom to trigger and manipulate your own samples loaded to the banks in rekordbox.
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Sequencer
Record, play and loop pad routines on the fly.
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Performance features
Unlock rekordbox performance features by simply connecting the unit to your PC/Mac. And, if you subscribe to the Creative plan, use Cloud Library Sync for seamless library management across multiple devices, and easily make custom versions of tracks in Edit mode.
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DVS control
Make full use of rekordbox's low-latency DVS control for intuitive, smooth scratching. Find out more.
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Advanced FX
Trigger rekordbox's quantized Beat FX to the 3 buttons, trigger and twist the dial to manipulate the parameters of each. Get creative with high-quality Sound Colour FX – Space, Jet, Pitch and Filter.
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Dual USB ports
Two USB sound cards and ports mean you can hook-up 2 computers at the same time and use the top-loaded A/B switch for seamless DJ transitions.
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Robust faders
Our robust Magvel Faders ensure smooth control over long-term use. Two metal shafts support the fader knobs, while the contact-free magnetic system is designed to endure millions of performances.
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Needle search
Needle search provides a touch strip for intuitive and fast searches.
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Slip Mode
Keep tracks playing muted during live edits such as loop, scratch or reverse. Release the jog wheel and the track comes back at exactly the right place.
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Release FX
Seamlessly exit complex FX patterns by selecting vinyl brake, echo or back spin and twisting the dial.
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Well connected
The DDJ-RZ has 6 inputs for ultimate flexibility to connect to CDJs or analogue turntables and use as a stand-alone mixer. You can also connect directly to professional PA equipment thanks to a Booth and 2 Master, plus the 2 MIC inputs have been improved to eliminate distortion.
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Clear and powerful sound
A Wolfson high-performance D/A converter and low-jitter crystal oscillator ensure a faithful reproduction of sound sources and deliver a clear, powerful club sound.
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Melodics
Pad drumming has become a trend for DJs. Melodics is an app that helps you to learn cue point drumming techniques and build muscle memory for amazing performances. Get it now
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Firmware Update Manager
You’ll be automatically notified when firmware updates become available. You can download the Firmware Update Manager here.
Specifications
Main Features
Compatible DJ Software
rekordbox DVS Control
rekordbox Software System Requirements
Visit rekordbox.com for its specifications. Accessories
- DDJ-RZ
- Power cord
- USB cable
- Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)
- Warranty (Europe)
Specifications
Width
870 mm Depth
419.5 mm Height
98.4 mm Weight
10.7 kg Soundcard
24 bit/44.1 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio
111 dB Distortion
< 0.002 % (USB) Frequency Range
20 - 20000 Hz Performance Control
Channels
4 Deck Control
4 / Dual Jog Wheel (Maximum Dimensions)
202 mm durable aluminium jog wheel Feeling Adjust
Yes Pad FX
Yes Sound Color FX
- Filter
- Jet
- Pitch
- Space
Release FX
- Back spin
- Echo
- Vinyl brake
FX Parameters
3knob x 3button Sampler
16slot x 4bank Oscillator Sampler
- Horn
- Noise
- Sine
- Siren
Hot Cues
8 Manual Loop
Yes Auto Beat Loop
Yes Beat Jump
Yes Slip Mode
Yes Needle Search
Yes Talkover Function
Yes EQ Isolator
Yes Fader
Fader Start
Yes Crossfader Curve Adjust
Yes Terminals
Inputs
- 2 PHONO/LINE (RCA)
- 4 CD/LINE (RCA)
- 2 MIC (XLR/1/4 inch jack Combo, 1/4 inch Jack)
Outputs
- 1 BOOTH (1/4 inch Jack)
- 2 HEADPHONE MONITOR (1/4 inch Jack, mini-jack)
- 2 MASTER (XLR, RCA)
USB
2 USB B ports