Pioneer announce DDJ-1000 controller

Pioneer have created a new DJ controller, DDJ-1000.

The DDJ-1000 offers the ideal solution if you want to play at events and party venues other than clubs thanks to its easy portability and brand-new user interface, which is similar to the familiar multi player/DJM club-standard set-up. Its features include full size jog wheels inherited from the CDJ-2000NXS2 with added On Jog Display so you can keep an eye on important track information without looking at your laptop. The 4-Channel mixer also it features, 4 Beat FX and use the 16 multicoloured Performance Pads (8 per deck) to trigger various features including Hot Cues, Pad FX and Keyboard Mode, which enables you to play a Hot Cue in different semitones.

The significantly updated version of rekordbox, which is available to download on 18th January 2018, includes enhancements to the Related Tracks feature, adding more options for quickly finding tracks that are well matched with the one you’re playing. It comes with a bundled licence key for professional DJ performance rekordbox dj, worth €139.

The DDJ-1000 will be available from mid-January at an SRP of €1,199 including VAT.