Pioneer, controller: specifications, descriptions, comparisons and reviews
The company Pioneer is quite large. According to statistics, the goods of its own production are persistently struggling with each other for the first place in the market. One of the known positions of production of this company can be called DJ accessories that help create a club atmosphere.
It should be noted that the market on which they offerstudio equipment, very narrow, and Pioneer has long and steadily located on it. The specifics of the organization is understandable. New manufacturers are not able to compete with those that have already taken place. Quality and price should strictly correspond to each other. Really good firms can be counted on the fingers of one hand.
For a long time, the consoles, mixers, DJ controllers and other equipment from Pioneer are competing with Matsushita. Speech in this material will be about the first manufacturer.
DDJ-Wego
A compact device that is equipped witha decent set of functions. Most suitable for those who like electronic music. For people wishing to conquer DJ ratings, the Pioneer Wego controller will not work. The device will become the "king" of home parties, it is able to give unforgettable and pleasant moments. The manufacturer positions the technique of this model as unprofessional. It will be quite useful for those who want to do DJing at the level of an amateur.
The controller works, like many other devicescompany. It is necessary to connect it to the laptop. Thanks to the manufacturer Pioneer (controller) allows you to easily manage tracks, melodies, flexibly changing them. This is done with the help of downloaded software, which has the name Virtual DJ.
What distinguishes this model from others? In it, the manufacturer installed LED-backlight, which will help to confidently cope with their duties, even in the dark. It should be noted that each mode has its own colors. That is, any experienced DJ who has a long time dealing with the model of the Wego, can at first glance understand how his device works at the moment.
DDJ-Wego Management
Most of the buttons are located on the frontside of the controller. The exception is the standard "on / off" key. All buttons are close enough to each other, to some extent even flattened. This is done to save space and materials.
In general, judging by the feedback, management and ergonomicsthis device, as always, at the highest level. This is what was expected from the manufacturer Pioneer. The controller is compact, some think that the fader knobs are too small, but it's not. The latter effect occurs only in those who are used to full-size. For beginners, they seem comfortable.
All knobs and buttons work quickly. They do not need to be pressed heavily, they are gently and without sharpening. For those who want to deal with scratching, the Pioneer DDJ-Wego controller is also suitable. The crossfader is quite light and functions quickly enough.
Great impression from all usersappears after working with rotators. It is recommended that they be thoroughly studied, because they often fail the very first. This is due to the fact that rotators are used most often.
DDJ-T1 and DDG-S1
I must say, considering the products from Pioneer,The T1 controller competes with the sister model S1. They both help to manage music (tracks), thanks to the installed programs. The software is loaded by the manufacturer. Accordingly, there will be no problems with its downloading. All such questions are provided by the Pioneer trademark. The controller of any model comes to the buyer already in the complete set.
After the presentation of the devices, they immediately calledgreat excitement. After all, it's already clear that the company does not produce a "raw" product. It should be noted that Pioneer is a manufacturer that is famous for reliable, functional devices. They are also characterized by good ergonomics and assembly. Models T1 and S1 surpassed all expectations of buyers. They are well dispersed throughout the world. What more could you expect from Pioneer products?
Controller S1 and its brief specifications:
- Total weight - 5 kg.
- MIDI controller.
- One input is available for the microphone and one type of AUX.
- The maximum frequency range is up to 20 thousand Hz.
Brief specifications of T1:
- Weighs 5 kg.
- MIDI controller.
- Distortion - no more than 0.005%.
Device T1 and S1
The DJ controller of both models is equipped with a removablepanel, which is located on the bottom. Thanks to it the device stands at a small distance from the surface of the table or cabinet, where you can install a laptop for maximum comfort. It should be noted that even devices with screens of 17 inches will fit. This decision of the manufacturer will help to save space as much as possible.
Looking at the Pioneer DJ controller,say about his device. All the elements on the panel are located in the same way as in the 400 series. The difference is that the players and the console are combined and they are much more convenient to use. Both described devices have impressive dimensions, but this inconvenience easily pays off with maximum functionality.
The controllers are powerful, which is what you should expect. In reviews constantly comparing many models of this manufacturer, highlighting T1 / S1. They have an excellent build, good keys and levers. Loft, squeak and freewheeling in unnecessary places there.
Appearance T1 / S1
DJ controller Pioneer model T1 / S1 difficult to assessis true, if we talk not about the possibilities, but about the appearance. This is due to the fact that the responses of professionals are quite different. One likes the standard arrangement of all the parts, others do not fit, and they compare it to some kind of unnecessary plastic board.
The only thing that the opinions of the DJs agreed, -pop controllers do not look in any way. They have no backlight: neither glossy nor ordinary. The design focuses on a neutral color, which changes only in its range. In different models it is either darker or lighter. The buttons are highlighted. Tint is orange. This is the standard color for this manufacturer. Still some details have a small shade, however it does not look ludicrous and catchy. The appearance is 100% strict and conservative, but does not cause boredom.
DDJ-SX
The Pioneer SX controller is designed in co-authorship withSerato. It has an intuitive design and functionality. Thanks to special buttons and levers that allow you to adjust the level of music, you can easily work with four decks, samples, marks. In addition to the main features of the model, it is also equipped with ten quality effects, which make the tracks unforgettable.
Due to the presence of sixteen custom keysYou can add a new level for any song. To learn these buttons is easy enough - they are rubberized and have bright color highlighting. The keys allow you to switch between several modes.
The manufacturer has made sure that theeasily withstood a long period of work, as well as heavy loads. The upper panel and the jog look pretty stylish and beautiful, and are strong and resistant to mechanical influences.
Mixer DDJ-SX
In fact, the "face" of this controller can beto call the mixer. The device works with four playback channels. Two of them are automatic. The rest can be customized, for example, to attach an external device or use them as a digital or analog center.
There are no problems during connection. However, when playing, you can notice significant differences in sound. There may be excessive noise or a decrease in volume.
In the instrument software there isbuilt-in equalizer. Thanks to him it's easy to change music, to make the sound more powerful. Adjusting the low and high frequencies can be done with a single click.
XDJ-R1
The Pioneer R1 controller works with manymusic formats, as well as easily reads external storage. Due to the fact that the device is of the MIDI type, it can completely replace simple consoles without additional functions.
The model combines the usual players, control software, a mixer. It can also perform its functions through products from Apple. It's about the iPad, the iPhone.
This device will be superfluous for professionals,which has long lacked flexibility in activities. The controller easily switches between operating modes. Often it is used for live performances. The control is fully touch-sensitive, which adds convenience and comfort. Reviews about it are positive. All celebrate an excellent appearance, which is remarkably combined with functionality. The price category suits every potential buyer.
DDJ-SR
This controller-DJ Pioneer DDJ-SR isrelatively new device. It has a built-in sound card, which is necessary for Serato to work. Judging by the opinions of the DJs, this model is most often chosen by professionals. This controller is strong enough, easy to transport, has unique functions, which makes it possible for a person to show his creativity and successfully develop. This model will suit both beginners and professionals. However, those who do not work seriously in this area, it is best not to pay attention to this option. It is too expensive for the usual hobby. Reviews about the device are good. All singles out its excellent sound and convenient control.
Finally
All described models have good functionality, some of them are high. Not everyone is suitable for beginners or amateurs, however professionals will definitely pay attention to such devices.
That the first will attract any buyer? Appearance. The manufacturer understands this, and therefore never leaves design for later. It is not "raw", but quite democratic, even calling some models. The price policy is reasonable, the cost is not too high (from 15 to 236 thousand rubles). It perfectly combines quality, and this is the most important thing.
