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#6 in DJ Controllers

Roland DJ-505

Name: Roland DJ-505
Brand: Roland
Rating: 8.3 (1 reviews)

Roland

$549.00 – $599.00

Two-channel Serato DJ controller with built-in Roland TR drum machine featuring classic TR-808, TR-909, and TR-606 drum patterns. Sequence mode lets DJs layer live drum patterns over their DJ sets.

8.3

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.3

User Sentiment

8.4

Value Score

8.2

Complaint Risk

9.4

Freshness

8.4

Community

8.6

Availability

9.2

Pros

Built-in TR drum machine is unique for live remixing
Classic Roland drum sounds from 808 and 909
Serato DJ Pro compatible

Cons

Drum machine features have a learning curve
Two channels limits multi-deck mixing

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The built-in TR drum machine is a powerful creative tool but requires significant practice to use effectively during a live set.

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