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Flexible, Uncompromising Performance for the Modern DJ





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The contemporary DJ landscape is brimming with more possibilities than ever before, and the cutting-edge advancements of Pioneer DJ bring that potential ? and so much more ? straight to your fingertips. Enter DDJ-REV5. This 2-channel, 4-deck controller boasts premium beat-crafting and scratching appointments that have been engineered to streamline performance possibilities without compromising control. DJs at Sweetwater are eager to take the DDJ-REV5 for a spin. This controller is armed with an impressive suite of connectivity software compatibility options coupled with innovative new tools that drastically increase expressive capacity. Multi-deck movement, stem separation, auto bpm transitions, and more form the bedrock of the DDJ-REV5’s groundbreaking host of creative tools, engineered to elevate your set.





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Purpose-built for performance





When Pioneer DJ debuted its DDJ-REV series, the company delivered a flexible tool optimized for battles. While the DDJ-REV5 is a shoo-in for any battle, its array of versatile, cutting-edge performance features will guarantee victory in any musical arena. Sixteen performance pads provide a slew of opportunities, from the standard likes of Hot Cue, Roll Saved Loop, and Sampler functions to impressively flexible musical tools. The all-new Piano Play mode, for example, transforms the 16 pads into a series of cue-point triggers that are arranged by semitones and mapped to the buttons like the white and black keys of a piano. With three different scales available, you’ve got a completely new way to envision how your tracks and parts relate to one another. Furthermore, Combo Pad mode splits each deck’s eight respective pads into a customizable combination of performance modes.





Versatile stem separation for uninhibited remix possibilities





The DDJ-REV5’s onboard compatibility with Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox isn’t just for seamlessly moving between two USB-C-connected computers across both pieces of software. Dedicated, backlit pads are designed to provide instant access to stems from any track, broken out by vocals, drums, basses, and melodies when using Serato DJ Pro. With rekordbox, stems are separated by vocals, drums, and a more-inclusive instrument category. You’re even able to adjust the volume of and mute stems individually for dynamic, real-time mixing and mash-ups. Deck Move and Dual Deck modes grant even more flexibility: the former allowing you quick, one-button deck movement; the latter lets you control the two decks of each side simultaneously. Taken together, your creative potential for mind-melting remixes and mash-ups is virtually limitless.





Advanced transition control and inspiring arrangements





With the DDJ-REV5, Pioneer DJ sought to blend the tactility and ethos of analog-style open-format scratching with cutting-edge control. Each large jog wheel is textured to resemble a vinyl record, while the hyper-precise Magvel crossfader is constructed from rugged metal to hold up to the most aggressive beat juggling. The jog wheels can even be customized via the Jog Feel feature, allowing you to dial in the perfect weight for your style. With so many onboard performance tools to explore, you might find yourself wishing you had more hands. Fortunately, Pioneer DJ has yet another innovative tool to help with that: Auto bpm Transitioning. All you need to do is cue the number of bars for the transition to take place, select the starting point of the next track, and DDJ-REV5 does the rest, automatically adjusting the tempo at a rate consistent with the gap. Plus, Stems, Auto Loop, and Key Lock controls can be implemented with these transitions so you can get hands-on with the three dedicated FX slots, lever FX, per-deck 3-band EQ, multimode filters, or any other performance tool for complex, detailed, and explosive transitions.





Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV5 Features:


Unique 2-channel, 4-deck design allows for flexible control without an over-complicated interface


Jog wheels feature vinyl-textured surfaces as an homage to the open-format and battle-style DJing that inspired the DDJ-REV5


Jog Feel lets you adjust the “weight” of each jog wheel for optimal resistance and fluidity


Magvel crossfader can have its curve adjusted or reversed from convenient front-mounted controls, designed with durable metal to withstand intense scratching and juggling


Ergonomic interface design includes a horizontal tempo fader above the decks, with performance pads and lever FX by the mixer to accommodate all manners of performance


Onboard stem separation includes backlit pads with individually-adjustable volume and mute functions for dynamic mash-up and remix control


Deck Move makes for quick, one-button toggling between decks


Dual Deck lets you control both decks on a side simultaneously to expand the opportunities for multiple mash-ups and remixes at the same time


Built-in Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox compatibility make for diverse performance possibilities with dual USB-C computer connections


Auto bpm Transition lets you define a range and starting point to automatically adjust tempos as you move from track to track, including Stem, Auto Loop, and Key Lock use


Piano Play mode lets you reimagine your performance pads as piano keys by dividing cue-point triggers by semitones, with 3 scale options for distinct tone control


Combo Pad mode means splitting each deck’s eight pads into two rows of performance modes: ? Hot Cue, Roll Saved Loop, and Sampler ? increasing customization


Versatile connectivity suite includes XLR and RCA master outputs, balanced 1/4-inch booth output, RCA auxiliary input, and two individually-attenuated mic inputs


Comprehensive texturizing tools are available for each deck: 3-band EQ, stem level adjustment, trim, multimode filter, 3 FX slots, and lever FX control