The DDJ-200 is a great unit for the beginner DJ and allows the user to easily jump into the mixing game. It's size lends way to convenience of storage and travel but it's size doesn't interfere with its quality by any means. Pioneer took their time with this unit making it learnable and easy to navigate for the DJ novice!

Bought this as my first controller, and god, am I glad I did. This controller has never failed me, and the only things That didn't work were on my end. Along with many other pioneer products, the durability and quality is outstanding. If you're looking to get into DJing definitely get this. It's a good starting point, so you don't go all out and buy a $1500 ddj 1000 without even knowing if you like the skill or not. It's got all the basics of DJing in it, a high, mid, and low filter nobs, as well as a filter knob. The scratching is relatively good, I haven't owned too many controllers myself, and don't often scratch, so take that with a pinch of salt. Reviews saying this is bad either couldn't figure out how to set it up, or are using mobile for the controller, which is very limited because of the dmca copyright guidelines. It's not their fault. If you want to figure out how to use it, read the damn manual, read an online manual, look up how to. If you are wondering why it's expensive, know pioneer is widely considered one of the most, if not the most reliable and advanced dj controller manufacturers. If you want a good controller that won't ever fail on you, that's entry level, but this. I would and always have recommended pioneer. Just my opinion, don't go for another brand. You will understand what I mean like once you buy. The only, ONLY, complaint I have, is the performance pads are a bit loud, so if you're using them a lot, definitely put headphones on if you're keeping the music quiet. If you're partying, you won't ever be able to hear it in the first place.

This is good for someone who is trying to get into the business. Be sure to have an external hard drive just in case you CPU can't handle the data or if your processor is out dated.

I purchased my DDJ200 like new. The o my thing I do t like about the seller is they charged me the price of it brand new in every major music store as well as online at Amazon as well. They have a $25 up charge on a new item. Other than that I love the unit. Not sure why it was returned because our the gate I was able to really rock on edjing on my iPhone and rekordbox on my MacBook. Since my entire set up is bluetooth it connected seamlessly I only had to plug it into the laptop or into the wall but even my dj speakers have Bluetooth. I do t know why but I also got a Manuel for a drone in my box I'm sure who ever returned it made a mistake and sent it in. That just tells me the seller did t look over the package when it was returned. Other than pricing and that drove Manuel the unit is great for beginners and pros that have smaller gigs and do t need to haul all their big equipment around. Everything that does t have a button on the DDJ 200 is accessible in the software other than a few buttons and a little size it's the same as the DDJ400 and I highly recommend this. If you have Tidal you have full access to all of your music. Apple Music doesn't play any songs as of yet however it links to rekordbox but doesn't allow you to load you music in the decks, but SoundCloud, beatport, and tidal offer full access to your own custom playlist and I love that. I just hope the unit lasts and isn't broken In Any way since I'm sure they didn't look at the return because that drone Manuel threw me for a loop thank god I didnt need a Manuel because the unit walks you through set up on the MacBook as well as the phone and there's tons of videos on YouTube if you have never played music Before in Your life

A wonderful gift for the budding DJ in your life. My son loves it.