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DDJ-RZ

Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2015

Four-channel rekordbox controller with RGB pads, hardware mixer effects, external inputs and standalone mixer operation.

Overview

Mixer channels
4
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Operation mode
Computer
Controller layout
Club / standard
Jog / platter type
Capacitive-touch
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Standalone playback
No
Standalone mixer
Yes
rekordbox VirtualDJ

Specifications

Units:

“-” means no value is recorded. Conversions (≈) are approximate.

Software & operation

Official software support

rekordbox

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
No

rekordbox lists this model as no longer supported (not guaranteed to work in rekordbox 7). It was a hardware unlock device in rekordbox 6.

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

Legacy controller: official support may be limited to older software versions and operating systems.

About software support & licenses →

Operation mode
Computer
Standalone playback
No
Built-in audio interface
Yes

Decks & mixer

Mixer channels
4
Deck control
4
Physical deck sections
2
Controller layout
Club / standard
Standalone mixer
Yes
DVS
Yes rekordbox DVS control supported.
Channel gain / trim knobs
Yes
EQ bands per channel
3
Per-channel filter
Yes Through the Sound Color FX knob.
User-replaceable crossfader
No
Hardware crossfader curve
Yes

Connections

Master output
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Booth output
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
Headphones
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
Microphone inputs
  • 1 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
  • 1 × 6.35 mm TRS
Line / phono inputs
  • 4 × stereo RCA (line)
  • 2 × stereo RCA (phono)
Aux input
None
Computer USB
  • 2 × USB-B
Dual-computer support
Yes
DMX output
No
Built-in speakers
No

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter type
Capacitive-touch
Jog / platter diameter
206 mm
Jog display
No LED ring/indicator only; no screen.
Jog display technology
No display
Feel / tension adjustment
Yes
Tempo fader length
100 mm

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
8
Velocity-sensitive pads
Yes
Pad backlighting
RGB
Dedicated stems controls
No
Hardware FX
Yes
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons
Extra features
  • Sequencer
  • Release FX
  • Slip Mode

Display & media

Main display
No display
Touchscreen technology
No touchscreen
Media / storage
None
Network / wireless
None

Size & power

Width
870 mm
Depth
419.5 mm
Height
98.4 mm
Weight
10.7 kg
Power source
Internal AC supply

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
44.1
Frequency response
20 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)
111
Master out THD (USB, %)
0.002
Audio note
USB signal path.

Manual & support

User manual ↗ Support & downloads ↗

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