Pioneer DJ DDJ-400 2-Deck 2-Channel Controller Rekordbox, Pads, Filter
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About this product
This Pioneer DJ DDJ-400 is a 2-deck, 2-channel controller with performance pads and filter/loop/sampler effects. It is tabletop style and USB-powered, with 24-bit/44.1 kHz audio and a frequency response of 20 Hz-20 kHz. Note that this configuration has no mic, phono, or line inputs, relying solely on USB for audio, which simplifies setup but limits external sources. It's a stripped-down version aimed at pure digital DJing.
Our take
I picked this DDJ-400 up for a budget-friendly price, and it does the job for basic mixing. The 16 pads are responsive, and the filter effect adds some spice. However, the lack of any physical inputs—no mic, no phono, no line—means I can't plug in a microphone or turntable. It's strictly a USB-only controller. If you only need to mix from your laptop, it works fine, but the omission feels too restrictive for the price. Spend a bit more for the standard version with inputs.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Low price for Pioneer brand
- 16 pads for performance
- Compact tabletop design
- USB-powered convenience
Cons
- No mic, phono, or line inputs
- Limited to digital-only mixing
Specifications
- Number of Mic Inputs 0
- Input/Output Ports USB In
- Number of Phono Inputs 0
- Color Black
- MPN DDJ-400
- Effect/Enhancement Filter, Loop/Sampler
Show all 18 specifications
- Number of Line Inputs
- 0
- Brand
- Pioneer DJ
- Form Factor
- Tabletop
- Type
- Double Deck Controller
- Maximum Sampling Rate
- 24 Bit (44.1 kHz)
- Number of Channels
- 2
- Model
- Pioneer DJ DDJ-400
- Features
- Performance Pads
- Number of Pads
- 16
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Number of Decks
- 2
- Country of Origin
- Japan
