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Roland Four-channel, Two-Deck Serato DJ Controller (DJ-808)
Brand | Roland |
Color | BLACK |
Pattern | Controller |
Product Dimensions | 26.3"W x 3.3"H |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
About this item
- Exclusive design collaborated with authentic Hendrix featuring the original Crossfade 2 Wireless Headphones
- Featuring custom designed Hendrix inspired imagery on the ear piece shields
- Equipped with both bluetooth wireless and analog wired connections
- 50mm dual-diaphragm drivers provides a clean, deep bass, vivid mids and a wide 3d soundstage
- Crossfader's award-winning signature sound (50+ editors' choice awards) both in wireless mode via bluetooth and wired mode for pure analog and zero latency. essential for gamers and DJs.
- Up to 14 or more hours of continuous music, entertainment and calls; recharge it to 100% in 100 minutes thanks to the included elegant v-micro usb cable
- The cushions and steel flex headband adapt to your head and ears to create perfect natural noise isolation, optimal bass, and immersive 3D soundstage.
- Enjoy your headphones via bluetooth up to 33 feet (10 meters) or more
- Hi-res certified by JAS (Japan Audio Society)
- Life replacement program and 1-year premier; Connector type:3.5mm Jack; Power source type: Battery
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Product information
Brand | Roland |
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Color | BLACK |
Pattern | Controller |
Product Dimensions | 26.3"W x 3.3"H |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Number of Items | 1 |
Item Weight | 15 pounds |
ASIN | B01LX8X1VZ |
Item model number | DJ-808 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #106,306 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #250 in DJ Controllers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 20, 2016 |
Color Name | BLACK |
Connector Type | 3.5mm Jack |
Size | Four-Channel, Two-Deck |
Standing screen display size | 1 |
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Product Description
Roland DJ-808 DJ Controller
From the manufacturer
The Instrument Of Choice For The Producer DJ
The DJ-808 is a state-of-the-art DJ controller with a 4-channel mixer, built-in drum sequencing, vocal processing, and the deepest Serato DJ Pro integration available. Going way beyond a typical DJ controller, the DJ-808 is an instrument, with a Roland “TR-S” drum machine that contains the world’s most iconic drum sounds and can even control the Serato Sampler within Serato DJ Pro. The VT Voice Transformer can pitch your voice to match the key of your Serato DJ Pro tracks, while two AIRA Link ports let you connect compatible synths and electronic gadgets, and produce a live remix, with just a simple USB cable. Sound quality is high-end and the hardware is built tough yet easy to carry—ready for inspired sets that push the boundaries of what it means to DJ.
- Built-in Roland TR drum machine with 606, 707, 808, 909 kicks, snares, claps and hi-hats
- Control the Serato Sampler with the TR-S sequencer
- Large ultra-low-latency platters with integrated displays
- Four high-quality integrated Channel FX
- Control two decks simultaneously with dual deck mode
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World-class software meets world-class hardwareWith the DJ-808, Serato and Roland bring the best of software and hardware together into a single instrument that ushers in a new era of DJ’ing. It melds the supreme power of Serato DJ Pro software with the genre-defining sound and precise engineering of Roland hardware. Decades of combined expertise give today’s producers and DJs state-of-the-art tools and innovative features that open up a new world of creative options, both on stage and in the studio. |
Legendary TR drum sounds and sequencingFrom the TR-909's unmistakable hi-hats to the wall-shaking boom of the TR-808, Roland TR drum machines have defined the sound of entire genres of dance music. Customize your beats on the fly and in the moment using the DJ-808’s built-in TR drum machine with its iconic sounds and 16-step sequencer that stays in perfect sync with Serato DJ Pro. |
Cut, scratch and cue with the high-performance plattersThe large, high-quality platters feel great and have the lowest latency of any DJ controller available. You get incredibly tight control over your music with super-fast scratches and cuts. The durable and responsive platters have integrated displays that clearly show playback status so you’re always in control. You can even control two decks simultaneously from a single platter with dual deck mode. |
Deep Serato DJ Pro controlCareful design considerations in the Roland DJ-808 take full advantage of everything Serato DJ Pro has to offer. Built-in DVS support (with the purchase of a Serato DVS license), dedicated loop control buttons, controls for Serato Flip, HOT CUE, FX, even Key Sync—it is all there. Key Sync and Loop functions get dedicated sections so you can quickly adjust the key or shift the loop for a particular deck. The design of every pad, slider and button is with performance in mind. This workflow feels familiar and yet new and exciting, all at the same time. |
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Product Type | DJ Controller | DJ Controller | DJ Controller |
Signal Processing | Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz | Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz | Sampling Frequency = 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz |
Nominal Input Level | MIC IN (1/4-inch phone type): -60 dBu | INPUT (1–4) (RCA phono type, LINE): -12 dBu INPUT (1, 2) (RCA phono type, PHONO): -39 dBu MIC IN (1/4-inch phone type): -60 dBu | INPUT (1–4) (RCA phono type, LINE): -12 dBu; INPUT (1, 2) (RCA phono type, PHONO): -39 dBu; MIC IN (Combo type): -60 dBu |
Nominal Output Level | MASTER OUT: 2.0 Vrms | MASTER OUT 1: +6 dBu (balanced); MASTER OUT 2: +0 dBu; BOOTH OUT: +6 dBu (balanced) | MASTER OUT 1: +6 dBu (balanced); MASTER OUT 2: +0 dBu; BOOTH OUT: +6 dBu (balanced) |
Frequency Response | 48.0 kHz: 20 Hz–22 kHz (+0/-2 dB) | 48.0 kHz: 20 Hz–22 kHz (+0/-2 dB) | 48.0 kHz: 20 Hz–22 kHz (+0/-2 dB) |
Input Connectors | MIC IN jack: ¼ -inch phone type; MASTER OUT jacks: RCA phono type; PHONES jacks: stereo ¼ -inch phone type; PC port: USB type B; MIDI OUT connector; DC IN jack | INPUT (1–4) (RCA phono type, LINE): -12 dBu; INPUT (1, 2) (RCA phono type, PHONO): -39 dBu; MIC IN (1/4-inch phone type): -60 dBu | INPUT (1–4) jacks: RCA phono type; MIC IN jack: Combo type (XLR, ¼-inch TRS phone (balanced); PHONES jacks: stereo ¼-inch phone type, miniature phone type; USB Host ports: USB type A; PC port: USB type B; DC IN jack; PHONO GROUND terminal |
Output Connectors | USB bus power | MASTER OUT 1 connectors: XLR type (balanced); MASTER OUT 2 jacks: RCA phono type; BOOTH OUT jacks: TRS phone type (balanced); MIDI OUT connector | MASTER OUT 1: +6 dBu (balanced); MASTER OUT 2: +0 dBu; BOOTH OUT: +6 dBu (balanced); MASTER OUT 1 jacks: XLR type (balanced); MASTER OUT 2 jacks: RCA phono type; BOOTH OUT jacks: TRS phone type (balanced); MIDI OUT connector |
Power Supply | USB bus power | AC adaptor | AC adapter |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 2.5" x 18.87" x 11.75" (6.35 cm x 47.93 cm x 29.85 cm) | 15.8" x 20.9" x 2.9" (530 mm x 402 mm s 73 mm) | 26.3" x 16.8" x 3.3" (668 mm x 427 mm x 84 mm) |
Weight | 4 lbs. 11 oz. (2.1 kg) | 7.2 lbs. (3.5 kg) | 15 lbs. (96.8 kg) |
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the sound card. They mention that it looks great, is very light weight, and is cool at a live show. Customers also say that it's an incredible creative beast that is half DAW and half DJ.
"...So cool at a live show when you bring up the 808 Long Bass to different genres of music like 70s rock...." Read more
"...a pioneer contender without the 808 on top..with its just an incredible creative beast that is half DAW and half DJ controller." Read more
"The built in drum machine. It’s very light weight. Looks great! And the fader has a nice feel to it." Read more
Customers like the sound card's possibilities. They say the controller provides endless possibilities, the drum machine opens up tons of possibilities, and there are lots of FX and expansion packs to keep things new and interesting.
"...There are lots of FX and expansion packs to keep things new and interesting...." Read more
"...The drum machine opens up tons of possibilities!Its worth the price tag" Read more
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I’ve owned a few DJ Controllers and set ups. Numark NS7 1 and 3 were my last. Yes, the turntables rotate but the power can effect your synch. I didn’t use the synch button but Music did not maintain consistent speed like the Technics 1200s.
I did not want to lug around record crates and a Road Case with turntables and mixer. I did that from 1985 to 1991. In 1986 I founded my “band”, Will to Power and the intro to the show was a live mega mix.
When I first saw the Roland DJ 808, I was leery. I thought “more FX and gimmicks”. Also, the Roland TR 808 is now a legendary collectors item. There are DJs and producers out there that believe that the TR 808 produces hits. I was always comparing the new DJ controllers.
I decided to buy the Roland DJ 808 from Amazon. I paid $1,300 but I’ve seen them for less at music stores. First thing was the size and weight. I could carry it around and create beats, mash-ups, and full music production almost anywhere even while in a supine position in bed.
I never really got into Beat Gridding or other Serato Serato features in the past. The main synch engine on the DJ 808 is the built in TR-S Drum Machine. I know that Roland will be doing an update which will include classic sounds such as the 808 Cowbell. I was determined to use the DJ 808 to its fullest potential which included edit functions with the the Flip Expansion.
I approach the DJ 808 with “Shoshin”. Japanese for “Beginners Mind”. There are tons of tutorials on YouTube for the DJ 808 and Serato Pro. I am relearning things I’ve known for years using the newer terminology and technology.
The built in TR-S Drum Machine alone makes this my favorite DJ controller. So cool at a live show when you bring up the 808 Long Bass to different genres of music like 70s rock. The Drum machine function is separate from the turntables and can be used free standing without a computer.
In order to fully utilize the TR-S functions you must beat grid much of your older music. It takes practice just like learning analog editing. There are lots of FX and expansion packs to keep things new and interesting.
I still have the original Roland Juno 106 keyboard, Roland TR 808 and TR 909 as well as my favorite Drum Machine, The Oberheim DMX. The TR 808 and DMX were released before the advent of Midi. I will be checking out the new Roland machines. They are a fraction of the price of the originals and are perfect accessories for the DJ 808.
Pros:
1. Size and Weight: 15 pounds
2. Low Latency Turn Table / Jog Wheels
3. Professional quality and sturdiness like the old school Roland products.
4. Over output sound is great.
5. Built in Drum Machine / Rhythm Controller which includes TR 909, TR 808, 707 and 606. You can use different machines within a drum pattern.
6. Turn Tables/Jog Wheels which I now view as the best even though the vinyl does not physically rotate. The surfaces are vinyl.
7. 16 touch sensitive Multi Function Pads that feel as good as Numark NS7/Akai.
8. Inputs for more The DJ 808 has inputs for more instruments and can be used as the main controller for music production.
9. For standard mixing and beat matching, other Controllers can get the job done for club and Mobile DJs. For music production the Roland DJ 808 is in a league by itself. This is the ideal Controller for professional Producer/DJs.
Cons:
1. I really wish that there were more than bass drum, snare, closed hat and open hat. Some classic sounds like the 808 Cowbell are missing but promised as an update. I still stink there should have been at least 8 sounds per drum machine.
2. I miss the separate LCD screens on the Numark NS 7 III. You will need to look at your Serato screen on computer a lot. Having the built in Drum Machine requires more offline set ups of the tracks.
3. If you don’t plan on using the TR-S Drum Machine function you may want to choose a different mixer. The Drum Machine is fun and can grow on you so never say never.
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2022
The drum machine opens up tons of possibilities!
Its worth the price tag
The controller itself is fantastic. It’s very well-built and complements almost all recent Roland boutique and Aira products, if not all. I had a TB-3 and System-8 midi-sync’d to the built-in TR-S drum machine with no issues whatsoever when not running the Serato software. And the TR-S is great on this thing, although it’s very skeletal; you basically get kick, snare, hi-hat open and closed, but you have the options of changing the snare to a clap, and you’re getting sounds from the 606, 707, 808 and 909 kits…so really it’s a TR-8 lite. Roland has been really good with updates to this machine so you get a large palette of sounds from those kits now, plus they gave away various sounds from the kits for free, which you can use in the sampler, which you can also sequence with the TR-S. You can really do a lot with this thing.
The HUGE problem is with the software the controller relies upon, Serato DJ. It’s severely broken. I previously owned a Pioneer DDJ-SB2 to run with Serato but returned it after constant audio dropouts occurred. I thought it was a problem with the controller so I purchased a Numark NV instead…same thing. So THEN I went with the DJ-808, thinking that with its higher price tag and what it advertised, I would have less problems. I was still having audio dropouts, like major dropouts…and when your audio cuts out, it desynchronizes your TR-S and anything you have running with it. I was running the software on a Surface Pro 3 with an i5 processor, which, by contrast, ran Cubase 9.0 perfectly. Then after searching online for issues relating to Serato, I found a link buried on Serato’s website not recommending use of Surface machines with Serato; a Serato employee confirmed this through email.
So THEN I bought another laptop, this time with an i7 processor, 16GB ram, and a NVIDIA 1050 card just to be safe, since I read that the graphics card had something to do with the software although I don’t know what. Still having audio dropouts. Even at the highest latency possible, audio dropouts occurred. And when you’re running at the highest latency, any instruments midi-sync’d to the TR-S will be desynchronized…so when I ran the TB-3 through the TR-S it was completely off-beat. I followed all troubleshooting on Serato’s website (which they need to update…their instructions are for Windows 8. I understand Windows 8 and 10 are similar but some of the control panel options you would find easily in Windows 8 are buried in Windows 10 and you have to do some extra searching. It’s just inconvenient). I basically had to disable my wi-fi adaptor entirely and adjust all the parameters to allow the machine to run at maximum power, without a screen saver and all background applications turned off. Still dropouts. So then I formatted my computer ENTIRELY, basically starting the machine from scratch, and installing ONLY Serato and no other applications. This didn’t help either.
So I email Serato about it, and they’re a company based in New Zealand…so if you’re North American, you’re waiting for a response at 12am. Of course, they recommend that I follow the instructions on the website, which I did. They also recommended I run a program called LatencyMon to identify if there are any issues with audio on my machine. So I run this program and of course, it does. But I can run Cubase without dropouts on this machine, so I’m absolutely confused at this point since both programs seem CPU-extensive. So then after seeing the results in a txt file, they send me instructions on how to disable CPU throttling, which is basically telling your machine to work at its maximum capabilities ALL the time. I already have most of these parameters updated through the control panel but NOW I have to go into BIOS to make the changes. And making this sort of change isn’t something commonly handled by laymen such as myself.
So I go to the IT department at my job to ask if anyone in there has ever heard of disabling CPU throttling, as this seemed like a bad idea. Apparently this is an alien concept because a few employees were puzzled why I would want to do such a thing. One employee basically told me that if I were to disable throttling on a BIOS level, I could risk burning up my machine entirely. It was strongly discouraged. If I have to choose between running a software program and not destroying my computer, I’m always going to choose the latter.
I pretty much dealt with this problem for over 7 months, doing constant updates to the Serato program and the drivers for the DJ-808, hoping that eventually Serato would rectify the issue. No dice. So really, scratching and synching were out of the question since I would have to keep my latency turned up to its highest just to run any audio through a channel with only a moderate amount of dropouts instead of a massive amount of dropouts. I was using the 808 as a pretty-looking mixer. I couldn’t even run effects through Serato without problems. NOTHING about this software functions without embarrassing audio dropouts. God forbid you try to do a gig with this software.
And this isn’t an unheard-of problem, either. I have friends who work at various music stores in my area who get constant complaints from customers about audio dropouts with Serato software. This is a serious, serious problem that makes the entire software inoperable. I understand computers have quirks, but really your software should function at an ability that caters to people with all types of machines and the specs to run them, at least on a reasonable level; it’s ridiculous that I couldn’t run this software properly on a brand-new 4-figure-priced gaming PC. I basically wasted $1500 on a laptop and $1500 on a DJ controller to run something that is inherently broken. I’m still pretty green with learning DJ software and music production and to invest this sort of money and time on something that just doesn’t work…well, it sucks. A lot. It’s discouraging. I’m going to have to re-learn how to perform my music live on different hardware and software. I’ve already sold the controller after giving Serato every change possible to fix their hardware. I can’t possibly recommend buying this controller or ANY controller that runs on Serato.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019
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