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The Lowdown
Pioneer’s entry level controller product, featuring two channels with two band EQ, a dedicated filter knob, cues, short throw channel faders and light up jog wheels. Its main strength is its compatibility with almost all DJ software – and combined with its portability makes it one of the most versatile controllers out there. Still looks vaguely toy like though, so more serious DJs may want to look elsewhere. But for someone coming into digital DJing for the first time, this is an excellent choice.
The other difference is the DDJ-WeGO4 ships with a Rekordbox DJ licence apart from Virtual DJ LE. The DDJ-WeGO3 only ships with djay and Virtual DJ LE – if you want to use it with Rekordbox DJ, you’ll have to purchase it separately. Read further about the procedure required for VirtualDJ 8 LE at the Limited Edition Chapter A detection window will appear right after, asking to use or not the pre-defined audio setup with the built-in sound card of the DDJ-WeGO3 Click on the 'Use Soundcard' if your speakers are connected to the Master Output of the DDJ-WeGO3. A flat profile and compact size makes the DDJ-WeGO3 very portable. An easy to use button and knob layout around the JOG wheels allow for quick access to their functions. DJ Software – The DDJ-WeGO3 supports multiple DJ software for increased versatility. Virtual DJ Limited Edition (Free download, license included). Read further about the procedure required for VirtualDJ 8 LE at the Limited Edition Chapter A detection window will appear right after, asking to use or not the pre-defined audio setup with the built-in sound card of the DDJ-WeGO3 Click on the 'Use Soundcard' if your speakers are connected to the Master Output of the DDJ-WeGO3. Pioneer WeGO3 — all djay’d up and ready to go. Mark Settle September 2, 2014 News. MAIN FEATURES OF THE DDJ-WeGO3. Tactile control of DJ software running on iPhone/iPod touch/iPad or PC/Mac. Or they can connect to a PC/Mac and use Virtual DJ 8 Limited Edition software or another software package of their choice. The DDJ-WeGO3 gives you unlimited musical choice. Connect to a PC/Mac and mix with the included Virtual DJ 8 Limited Edition. The controller was designed with beginners in mind, with Pulse Control lights to guide you through your performance.
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First Impressions / Setting up
Pioneer DJ has consistently churned out controllers yearly, starting with the groundbreaking DDJ-SX that took bigger four-channel controllers mainstream. Since then, we’ve seen the company run the controller gamut from beginner models (DDJ-SB / DDJ-RB) to professional ones (DDJ-RX / DDJ-RZ), to even flagship niche models like the DDJ-RZX meant for video DJing.
The Pioneer DJ DDJ-WeGO4 is an all-plastic two-channel controller that comes in two colours – black and white. It’s got a two-band EQ and a filter knob, along with two channel faders and a crossfader. There are two small jogwheels (think around Traktor Kontrol S4 size), each with four switchable hot cue / sampler buttons, and transport controls at the bottom. At the top of either jogwheel are loop on/off buttons with 1/2 loop and 2x loop size buttons, plus three Pad FX buttons, which are like instant effect buttons.
The DDJ-WeGO4 has RCA jacks for the Master output, a 1/4″ and an 1/8″ jack for headphones, and a USB connector for hooking up your iOS device via Lightning or your Android device via USB On-The-Go. It also has a USB jack for connecting to your laptop, and a power receptacle for the included adapter. There are knobs for the headphone cue volume, the Master output, the mic level (it has a 1/4″ mic input), and library browse. There is no headphone cue / Master knob here. At the top of the unit is a slot for docking in a smart device as large as a 9.7″ iPad.
The DDJ-WeGO4 is compatible with a number of different DJ apps in a handful of platforms – for mobile devices, it works with djay 2 on both Android and iOS, and on a laptop it’s got mappings for Rekordbox DJ, djay Pro, and Virtual DJ. New to the DDJ-WeGO4 is compatibility with Pioneer DJ’s new WeDJ software, a streamlined app for iOS that’s easy to use.
One of the main differences between the DDJ-WeGO4 and its predecessor the DDJ-WeGO3 is the EQ section – instead of the DDJ-WeGO3’s three EQ bands (low, mid, and hi), the DDJ-WeGO4 has a two-band EQ (low and hi) plus a filter knob. The other difference is the DDJ-WeGO4 ships with a Rekordbox DJ licence apart from Virtual DJ LE. The DDJ-WeGO3 only ships with djay and Virtual DJ LE – if you want to use it with Rekordbox DJ, you’ll have to purchase it separately.
In Use
For this review, I opted to use the DDJ-WeGO4 with Rekordbox DJ on my laptop, so I hooked it up via USB, connected the power brick, fired up Rekordbox DJ, and got working.
Jogwheels
Central to any DJ controller experience are the jogwheels (or lack thereof). The DDJ-WeGO4 has jogs that are on the smaller side as far as controllers go, but they are reponsive. They have a slight tension to them, which is nice when you’re scratching. Cueuing up tracks in Rekordbox DJ was a breeze, and feels refined, and it should be – this is the fourth version of the controller in the series, after all.
Transport and loop / FX buttons
The DDJ-WeGO4 has the same four hot cue / sampler buttons as its predecessors. A button to the right lets you change the functionality of the four buttons from being hot cues to sampler triggers, the sounds of which can be loaded onto the software sampler in Rekordbox DJ. The loop controls are also the same here, with a dedicated loop on/off button flanked by 1/2x size and 2x loop size buttons. The three effect buttons let you engage Pad FX, which are customisable effects that you can select from within Rekordbox DJ.
Design
The WeGO series got some flak in the past for looking like a “toy controller” thanks to its chunky design, jogwheel lights, and quirky button layout. While the jogwheel lights and buttons have stayed on, Pioneer DJ has opted for a mature, sleeker design that looks more pro. If looks matter to you (and to a certain extent, they should), I personally think this is the best looking model out of the whole WeGO line.
Mixer section
The DDJ-WeGO4 has a two-band EQ like its predecessors, along with a dedicated filter knob. It has buttons for cueing the left and right decks, as well as the Master output. The two volume faders, pitch faders and the crossfader are short throw, so you don’t get a lot of resolution when adjusting levels or BPM, but they work just fine.
Software
As mentioned, the DDJ-WeGO 4 works with a slew of DJ apps on different platforms, making it one of the most versatile DJ controllers in the market right now. For mobile use, it’s compatible with djay 2 on iOS and Android, vjay on iOS, and Pioneer DJ’s new WeDJ software. It’s got a slot near the top of the unit for docking your tablet or phone, and has a USB jack in the back for connecting your Lightning or USB to Go cable.
You can also use it with your laptop – it ships with both Rekordbox DJ and Virtual DJ LE, and can be used with Traktor Pro 2 long as you’ve got the mapping for it.
Conclusion
I like the DDJ-WeGO4 because it’s small, portable, and very capable. It’s a good complement to my unwieldy (and at times over-specified) DDJ-RZ. It’s also less intimidating – I can show up at a bar with the DDJ-WeGO4 tucked under my arm without drawing attention from guests or other DJs. Setting it up and striking down is fast and simple, making it an ideal controller in crowded booths where you’re just one out of many other DJs spinning that night.
I used it for a couple of bar gigs with Rekordbox DJ, and was quite pleased with the results – it worked as it was supposed to without freezing up, which has been a sporadic concern for me when using Rekordbox DJ with my DDJ-RZ in the past. Of course, this is more testament to Pioneer DJ’s speedy updating of Rekordbox DJ than it is of the integration between it and DDJ-WeGO4, but it’s nice to see that even a casual DJ controller can net you professional gigging results.
It’s not perfect, though: it looks more sophisticated compared to its predecessors, but it still looks a bit toy-like, and I’m unsure whether or not the all-plastic build will stand the rigours of constant gigging that brings with it spilled drinks, grime, and sweat. For what it’s worth, I’ve put it through all those in the two months that I’ve been using it, and it still works fine.
I’m not a fan of the jogwheel lights. Pioneer DJ did a great job simplifying the silkscreen design on the faceplate, and a more “muted” look for the lights would’ve matched the minimalist design of the entire controller. I also don’t like the hot cue buttons because I would’ve wanted them to have been rubber pads, just like almost every other modern DJ controller out now.
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Apart from these minor objections, the Pioneer DJ DDJ-WeGO4 is an excellent controller for new DJs wanting to get into digital DJing but haven’t figured out what software or platform they want to use yet. It’s also a great secondary or backup controller for more advanced DJs who have a large four-channel controller and need something smaller for cramped booths and bar / pub gigs. For club jocks using CDJs that want to use a controller for home practice, the DDJ-WeGO4 coupled with Rekordbox DJ will get you sorted too. Overall, a fantastic controller that has shown that, indeed, we have entered the maturation stage of digital DJing. Highly recommended.
Travel Light with This Compact DJ Controller
Get out there and DJ anywhere with a Pioneer DJ DDJ-WeGO4. This compact DJ controller was made to travel and delivers all of the essential features any DJ needs to keep the dance floor moving. Although it's a perfect size for any grab-and-go DJ rig, the DDJ-WeGO4 comes loaded with intuitive controls arranged around a set of small, yet easy-to-handle, jog wheels. An onboard 24-bit sound card takes care of your audio connections, and a full complement of software for your laptop and iPad is included.
Simple design delivers amazing control
With just a glance at the DDJ-WeGO4, you might not expect too much from this compact DJ controller, which is why Sweetwater DJs were so stoked to get their hands on it. While everything's arranged around a pair of slick 4.3' jog wheels, all of the essential controls you need are right there at your fingertips. Fire off hot cues and samples, pour on effects, load up tracks, and pull off serious beat-juggling tricks from a full set of ergonomic controls.
Built-in sound card adds amazing versatility
Leave your audio interface at home and hit the road with just your DDJ-WeGO4 and a laptop or iPad. This slim and streamlined DJ controller comes complete with an impressive 24-bit/48kHz interface. Standard RCA outputs connect to virtually any DJ gear or speakers, and two headphone outs (independent from the master out) let you cue tracks and share the fun with other DJs.
DJ like a pro with premium Pioneer software
Whether you're taking it mobile or working in the studio, Pioneer's top-notch DJ software lets you get the most out of your DDJ-WeGO4. First, there's Pioneer's acclaimed rekordbox dj application, which comes included. This full-featured, production-ready DJ platform includes all of the functions and features serious DJs demand. From basic multi-deck workflows to hot cueing, looping, slicing, sampling, crazy effects, and so much more, rekordbox dj does it all. You can also grab your iPad and rock Pioneer's WeDJ app, a simple, intuitive, and powerful way to DJ in iOS.
Plays well with popular third-party DJ apps
In addition to offering full support for Pioneer's rekordbox dj software, the DDJ-WeGO4 works seamlessly with other top DJ platforms. Travel light and take your music anywhere, when you combine your DDJ-WeGO4 with Algoriddim djay 2 running on your iPad. There's even an iPad stand built right into the top panel. Likewise, you can pair this flexible controller with Atomix Virtual DJ software and enjoy the same powerful performance platform across all of your computers and mobile devices.
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Pioneer DJ DDJ-WeGO4 Compact DJ Controller Features:
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- Lightweight and compact 2-deck DJ controller with onboard 24-bit/48kHz sound card
- All of the essential controls you need to DJ arranged around 2 x 4.3' mini jog wheels
- Get full control over effects, hot cue, looping, and more in your favorite DJ software
- Onboard sound card includes independent RCA main outputs and headphone outs
- Includes Pioneer's rekordbox DJ software and is fully compatible with WeDJ iOS app
- Also supports Algoriddim djay 2 on iOS and Atomix Virtual DJ software