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Best in class: the compact Pioneer DDJ-WeGO controller adds native control of Serato DJ Intro to its repertoire

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19th February 2013

Pioneer’s DDJ-WeGO controller just got even more versatile, with the addition of the hugely popular Serato DJ Intro to its line-up of compatible DJ software.

Best in class: the compact Pioneer DDJ-WeGO controller adds native control of Serato DJ Intro to its repertoire

The small but mighty DDJ-WeGO now offers native control of Serato DJ Intro’s much-loved features, including two-deck mixing and scratching, hot cues, samples and effects. The controller’s layout mirrors the software’s familiar GUI for intuitive operability, while innovative Launch Pulse, FX Pulse and Beat Pulse lights guide beginners through their performances by showing which effects and decks are in use.

More than an entry-level controller, the DDJ-WeGO boasts all the advanced features DJs need to remix tunes on the fly and create their own sound. Once DJs have got a taste for Serato, they can upgrade to the full Serato DJ software for native control of all the innovative features demanded by pro-DJs, including effects Powered by iZotope, recording and four-deck control.

And the plug-and-play controller is small enough to fit in a DJ’s laptop bag, making it a highly portable set-up for DJs on the move.

The compact Pioneer DDJ-WeGO controller adds native control of Serato DJ Intro to its repertoire

Download Information

Serato DJ Intro ver 1.1.1 can be downloaded free of charge from 19th February 2013 at www.serato.com/dj-intro/
Customers who already own Serato DJ Intro must upgrade to ver 1.1.1 to use with the DDJ-WeGO
Customers who already own the full Serato DJ must upgrade to ver 1.1.2 to use with the DDJ-WeGO
DDJ-WeGO firmware must be updated to Version 1.07 for Serato compatibility, available at http://www.pioneerdj.com/support

Key features of the DDJ-WeGO

Hands-on DJing with a variety of DJ software: VirtualDJ LE, djay, djay LE and now Serato DJ Intro 1.1.1
Beginner DJs can use the console’s tactile, ergonomic controls to manipulate their chosen software’s features and functions for a truly interactive experience. The DDJ-WeGO is compatible with a variety of software packages, so it suits any DJing style.

DJs can get to grips with Serato DJ Intro 1.1.1, and upgrade to the full Serato DJ (ver 1.1.2 or higher) to access even more of the software’s features.
Portable, compact design for easy transport and simple set up
No bigger than a laptop, the WeGO is compact, lightweight and portable. Set up is simple as the DDJ-WeGO is completely powered by USB; just one cable connecting the console to a laptop or compatible device is all that is needed to get going. Plus, the strategically positioned side panel connections allow cables to be hooked up to the sides of the controller rather than the back, so DJs won’t have to worry about cables snaking across their laptop keyboards.
Pulse Control lights add a visual element to learning to mix
Inherited from Pioneer’s popular DDJ-ERGO controller, the Pulse Control lights guide DJs through their performance and add a visual element to the DJ experience:
- LED channel faders: Red LEDs in the WeGO’s channel faders show the beat of the track playing to help aspiring DJs keep time. And the intensity of the light reflects the sound output levels, so they’ll know if they’ve left a track playing after the mix.
- Mix Pulse (VirtualDJ LE only): Lights around the jog wheel show the beat of all the tracks in play. The lights shine more intensely the closer the match, so novice DJs can easily see how their skills are progressing.
- Launch Pulse: A red light travels from the Load button to the jog wheel when a track has loaded successfully so DJs know when a track is ready to play.
- FX Pulse: LED light patterns ¬around the jog wheel show which effects and filters they’ve engaged. And the lights get brighter as the effects and filters are applied more intensely.
- Jog FX : The DDJ-WeGO’s effects can be further manipulated by scratching and spinning the jog wheel to add another layer of richness to the sound
Five colour options and customisable lights for a personalised controller
Available in black, green, red, violet and white, there’s a WeGO model to suit every personality. And the console’s jog wheel LEDs can be customised, with seven stunning colour options to choose from. Further personalisation of the WeGO is possible as users can blend their own colour combinations on the jog wheel LEDs.

Other features

High-quality design for clear sound reproduction
Built-in sound card

Serato DJ Intro system requirements

Supported OS (Windows)	Windows Vista/Windows 7 (SP1. 32/64Bit) Intel® Core Duo 2GHz and above 1GB RAM or more
	Mac OS X v 10.6.8 and v 10.7 Intel® Core Duo 1.6GHz and above 1GB RAM or more
Display resolution	1024 x 768 or more

NB: Windows 8 and Mac OS X 10.8 not supported.

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