The Roland DJ-808 Serato DJ controller is on display here at BPM|PRO 2016. The unit is a collaboration between the two companies, and is a four-channel controller with a built-in step sequencer that comes with sounds from four classic Roland drum machines: the 606, 707, 808, and 909. There are two jogwheels per deck with performance pads, and an onboard voice FX processor for adding effects to vocals sung through a mic that’s connected to it. You can even hook up other Roland Aira series gear to the DJ-808 and use it as the heart of your live performance rig.
Check out the talkthrough video below.
• The Roland DJ-808 will be available from October 2016 for £1239. Check the Serato x Roland website for more details.
Talkthrough Video
What do you think of this new controller from Roland and Serato? Is it something you’d want to use as your main controller for gigs? Let us know below.
Joey Santos
