Pioneer DDJ-T1 DJ Controller for Traktor

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Get hands-on control of Native Instruments Traktor's 4 decks with the DDJ-T1 controller! Built to slip your laptop underneath, it's pre-mapped to Traktor.

The Pioneer DDJ-T1 is an intuitive DJ controller dedicated for use with Native Instruments' popular Traktor DJ software. The Pioneer DDJ-T1 controller is designed for the next generation of home and casual DJs who leverage digital music files everywhere they go. Combined with a computer and the included Traktor Pioneer DDJ-T1 Edition DJ software, the controller offers DJs of all levels the same operability and functionality of a professional player and mixer setup along with excellent audio quality.

The Pioneer DDJ-T1 easily connects with a user's laptop via USB for quick "plug-and-play" capability. For further convenience, the controller also comes with a computer dock that allows a laptop's keyboard to slip directly under the controller, bringing the monitor closer to the DJ, providing fast visuals of song information while mixing. The device adopts Pioneer's "P-LOCK Fader Cap," designed to prevent the fader caps from slipping.

Plug-and-Play USB Connectivity

All buttons and knobs have been pre-assigned, so users can quickly connect the controller to their laptop with a USB cable and start their performance without having to adjust any complicated settings. Additionally, the DDJ-T1 can be powered through the laptop's USB port (depending on the power supply of the USB port of the computer). An AC adapter is included for full functionality.

Traktor DJ Software

Includes Traktor Pioneer DDJ-T1 Edition DJ software. This popular software is loaded with original read more functionality, including four-channel deck control and a channel fader start function, which makes it easier for DJs to create exact cues, starting playback from a user-specified point.

Specially Designed User Interface

The controller layout and Traktor software interface are identical, ensuring ease-of-use and precise control. The DDJ-T1 is modeled after the proven design of the professional Pioneer DJ player and mixer and integrates 115mm jog dials, accurate search functionality to quickly find playback points, a load button for song data and a master synch button for beat matching across four channels.

Highest-Quality Sound

The controller is optimized for the Traktor DJ software and incorporates technology from Pioneer's professional line of DJ equipment to ensure the highest quality sound output that DJs have come to expect from Pioneer products.

Features:

- Plug-and-Play USB Connectivity with 4-channel deck control
- Included Traktor DJ Software
- Specially Designed User Interface
- Premier built-in sound card for high-quality sound
- Proprietary lock mechanism called the P-LOCK Fader Cap designed to prevent fader caps from slipping -- patent pending
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- Included Software: Traktor Pioneer DDJ-T1 Edition
- Input Terminals:
Mic x 1 (1/4 inch phone)
Aux x 1 (RCA)
- Output Terminals:
- Master Out x 2 (1/4 inch PHONE x 1, RCA x 1)
- Headphone Monitor Out x 2 (front 1/4 inch PHONE, Mini Pin)
- Other Terminals: USB B connector x 1
- Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005% or less
- Included AC Adapter: Power 120 V AC 60 Hz, rated output 5 V DC
- External Dimensions: 26.8 in (W) x 3.7 in (H) x 12.5 in (D)
- Unit Weight: 10.8 lbs
- Compatible OS: Mac OS X (10.5, 10.6 or later)
- Windows(R) 7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate
- Windows Vista(R) Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business Windows(R) (SP1 and later)
- XP Home Edition/Professional (SP3 and later)
- (Note: Is not compatible with Windows(R) XP Professional x64 edition)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-421-1404
Web: https://support.pioneerdj.com/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (7 ratings)
Submitted June 25, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Best DJ controller ever!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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From all my comments above, I would highly recommend this to DJ's who are looking for a set-up at home for practice (Traktor persons).

Sound
Personally, I think the official description from Pioneer speaks best about the sound quality of this product "inherits the sound quality technology developed over the years for Pioneer DJ hardware to achieve the top level of sound quality in its class".

Features
I use DDJ-T1 with Traktor Scratch Pro 2 version. This is definitely a perfect match - ALL of the features from Traktor can been mapped perfectly to DDJ-T1. I also have my two turntable timecoded to Traktor via Audio 10 to make DDJ-1 a 4-channel mixer with FX. In terms of latency, it's too minor to be noticed. It shouldn't be an issue to be worried for your purchase.

Ease of Use
As a Pioneer fan, I've owned various set-ups including the top-notch club standard - CDJ-2000/DJM-2000. Although I have to admit the sound quality from 2000's is unbeatable, DDJ-T1 wins on the ease of use. This all-in-one controller is built in high quality plastic. The faders even feel MUCH better than DJM-700's. The jog wheels somehow are not as solid as high-end CDJ's, but they are good enough for both mixing and scratching.

Quality
If you are a Traktor person, you are not able to find a better controller that utilize all Traktor features. Native Instrument's S4 is truly read more a big competitor, but I want to say DDJ-T1 is definitely built in higher quality - because it's from Pioneer.

Value
Yes, it's Pioneer - it's always a little more expensive. But you pay more to get higher quality! Besides, this is perfect for home practice for DJ's who gig with "industry standard" Pioneer gears - DJM's and CDJ's.

Manufacturer Support
I'm not giving this a high rating only because this product is relatively new in the market, people are not able to find supports themselves easily from those discussion forums on internet. But I believe Pioneer's own technical support/service for DDJ-T1 would be consistent with other Pioneer products.

The Wow Factor
I've tried so products on the market to get myself a perfect 4-deck setup for practice at home. This is so far the best I can find.

Musical Background:
Hobbyist

Musical Style:
Top40
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