There’s plenty of space to perform mixing and scratching techniques thanks to the new arrangement of the controls on the DDJ-REV1. The tempo sliders are 60 mm long – making them longer than those on the DDJ-SB3 for finer control – and they run horizontally above the decks, while the Performance Pads have been moved into the mixer section so DJs can intuitively combine effects, trigger samples, and scratch tracks.

The bigger the jog wheels, the better for scratching. The jogs on the DDJ-REV1 are the same size as the ones on the DDJ-SR2, a popular controller that’s higher up in the Pioneer DJ range.

The Tracking Scratch feature can help new DJs have fun scratching without doing it all for them. It silently takes the music back to the cue point the moment the DJ moves the jog wheel backward or lifts their hand away – saving them from closing the fader and finding the right place in the music to start again.

The output of the master audio is mixed with the sound from the Mic so there’s no need for a separate soundcard to add vocals to a performance and route it through a computer. This means DJs can easily stream music and vocals directly from Serato DJ Lite.

DJs can download Serato DJ Lite to their PC/Mac for free, then simply connect the DDJ-REV1 via the supplied USB cable and start DJing. The unit also supports Serato DJ Pro (paid upgrade).

Specifications
- Compatible software: Serato DJ Lite, Serato DJ Pro (license needed)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (USB)
- S/N ratio: 103 dB (USB)
- Total Harmonic distortion: 0.005% (USB)
- Input: Mic x 1 (1/4" TS jack)
- Output: Master x 1 (RCA x 1), Phones x 1 (3.5 mm stereo mini jack)
- USB: USB Type-B x 1
- Power supply: USB bus power, Tybe-B
- Power consumption: DC 5V, 500 mA
- Max external dimensions: 526 x 255.5 x 59.2 mm
- Max unit weight: 2,1 kg
- Accessories: USB cable, Quick Start Guide, Precautions for use