The Roland DJ-808 Serato DJ controller was unveiled at BPM|PRO 2016. The unit is a collaboration between the two companies, and is a four-channel controller with a built-in step sequencer that comes with sounds from four classic Roland drum machines: the 606, 707, 808, and 909. There are two jogwheels per deck with performance pads, and an onboard voice FX processor for adding effects to vocals sung through a mic that’s connected to it. You can even hook up other Roland Aira series gear to the DJ-808 and use it as the heart of your live performance rig.

Here’s a look at some distinguishing features :

– Integrated TR-S drum machine offering the iconic 606, 707, 808 and 909 drum sounds in a 16-step sequencer, which can also trigger the newly improved 8-slot Serato DJ Sampler.

– RGB coloured performance pads give performers and DJs control for all the usual Serato DJ features such as Hot Cues, Loop Roll, Slicer, Sampler as well as TR Pad Mode for the drum machine and Pitch Play.

– The unique Roland VT Voice Transformer is something new for Serato DJs, offering a number of powerful effects including pitch shifting and vocal key matching to playing tracks via the Auto Pitch feature.

– Two AIRA link USB ports offering seamless connection with Roland synths and instruments. This offers a huge range of creative possibilities for live performance rigs, remixing and music production.

– Control for all of the professional level Serato DJ features such as Serato Flip, Pitch ‘n Time DJ Key Shifting and Sync, Looping and all library and play controls.

– Serato DJ Enabled – no extra license required. Also includes a license for Pitch ‘n Time DJ.

– Purchase the DVS Expansion Pack and connect turntables or CDJs.

– 24bit/96kHz audio fidelity

– Dual-deck mode to control two Serato DJ decks simultaneously

– Large range 100mm pitch faders for accurate level control in the mix

– 1/8” and 1/4” headphones jacks, combo XLR input jacks, built-in phono pre-amp, and audiophile sound quality.

With the industry taking new turns and growing at a massive speed this product seems to be the benchmark and an all rounder device for all your djing needs.

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