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#3 in DJ ControllersBest Value

Pioneer DDJ-1000

Name: Pioneer DDJ-1000
Brand: Pioneer DJ
Rating: 9 (1 reviews)

Pioneer DJ

$1,099.00 – $1,199.00

Professional four-channel controller with full-size jog wheels matching CDJ-3000 feel, built-in sound card, and rekordbox DJ license. Club-standard layout helps DJs transition seamlessly between the controller and club CDJs.

9.0

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.9

User Sentiment

9.1

Value Score

8.2

Complaint Risk

9.2

Freshness

8.5

Community

8.9

Availability

9.5

Pros

Full-size jog wheels match club CDJ feel
Four channels for complex multi-deck mixing
Club-standard layout eases CDJ transition

Cons

Large footprint requires dedicated table space
rekordbox only, no Serato compatibility

Don't buy this if…

This controller only works with rekordbox DJ software; if you use Serato, Traktor, or djay, you will need a different controller.

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Pioneer DDJ-1000

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