Pioneer Electronics today announced its next generation DDJ-WeGO2 ultra-compact DJ controller.



Well known as a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets, Pioneer Electronics (USA) , today announced its next generation DDJ-WeGO2 ultra-compact DJ controller , with the goal to facilitate the learning of DJing essentials by providing users with a simple means of creating cool and unique mixes with their own music collections.
Connectikpeople has observed that, like its predecessor, the DDJ-WeGO2 aims to offer advanced functions and features that
make the art of DJing fun and simple including Jog FX, Pulse Control, multi-color LED illumination, Virtual DJ™ Limited Edition DJ software for Windows® and Mac, and additional support for other DJ software such as Algoriddim’s djay®.
Regarding Performance and features, it brings:  
  • iPhone and iPad Cable (included) : The Pioneer cable with Lightning connector enables quick connection of the unit to an iPhone 5 or iPad, while the “djay 22” application provides instantaneous access and playback of music stored in compatible iOS devices.
  • Jog FX: Allows users to combine multiple effects and control them simultaneously using the Jog wheel.
  • Pulse Control : Provides users with visual prompts with a variety of colored lights on the Jog platters:
    • Mix Pulse: Lights around the Jog wheel show the beat of the tracks in play. The intensity of the lights is reduced as the beats go out of sync, giving novices a visual aid to beat matching.
    • Launch Pulse: Triggers a red light on the Jog wheel to signify that music has been loaded successfully.
    • FX Pulse: The effect being applied to the currently playing song will be heard and represented visually via the light movements on the Jog wheel.
  • DJ Software :The DDJ-WeGO2 is bundled with the “Virtual DJ Limited Edition” software by Atomix Productions (for Windows or Mac) that offers a broad range of functions for mixing songs, including making loops and creating samples, and mixing up to four channels for unlimited user creativity and mixes. The DDJ-WeGO2 has the ability to support other DJ software including Algoriddim djay and djay LE.3
  • USB Power: The DDJ-WeGO uses power from USB connections found on most computers, eliminating the need for an external power supply.
  • Multi-purpose Grip : The controller features a convenient dual purpose grip for transporting the unit as well as functioning as a stand for a connected iPhone 5 or iPad device.
  • Other features
    • Built-in audio ports for high quality sound input and output.
    • Built-in sound card for expanded music storage and portability.
    • Compact (14.9” x 8.2” x 2.5”) and weighs less than four pounds (without stand) for easy transportation.
    • The ultra compact DDJ-WeGO2 will be available in October 2013 with a suggested retail price of $429.
Pioneer announces that, the DDJ-WeGO2 will be available in October 2013 with a suggested retail price of $429, in white, black and red.

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