If the Ergo came in at £100 less, it'd be a market leader, but as it stands, with an LE version of software and a build quality that doesn't reflect the price, the Ergo feels like a dead end rather than the stepping stone the DDJ-T1 was to the CDJ world.
It's hard to recommend over the S2 that comes with the full version of Traktor and works instantly and seamlessly. We tried it with Traktor - the feedback was buggy and buttons wouldn't always light up, leaving you confused as to what state an effect is in, for example. If four-decks is a high priority, but your budget is low, you may be happy with the compromises - do check the Reloop Jockey 3 too. the mapping has been made with traktor v2.8,0, all the buttons on the DDJ-RX console will work as the label says, with 4 decks, 4 FX units and 4 Remix decks, the only changes are as follows: browser back button scroll down tree list. If you prefer to use different software, the DDJ-ERGO-K's MIDI output means it is compatible with almost all other DJ programmes.
The controller's user friendly interface makes all the important Traktor features instantly accessible.
The one major advantage it has over the S2 is the switchable desk control - it's possible to control four decks using the C and D Deck buttons. TRAKTOR PRO 2 DDJ-ERGO Controller pdf manual download. As a DJ you are able to use the DDJ-ERGO-K straight out of the box with the included Traktor LE 2 music software. You only have to take one look at Pioneer's promo videos for the Ergo to realise it's not aimed at the club nor is it attempting to compete with their pro line. In fact, the majority of buttons are small, loose and too indented to provide tactile feedback. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. 7 Days Replacement Currently unavailable. The smaller knobs and buttons such as the cue on/off and mix and volume knobs are horrible to touch and are much too small for a sweaty nightclub setting. Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V DJ Controller Visit the Pioneer Store. The transport buttons are very loose and click loudly when pressed. The faders and jogs on here feel great but it's really let down by the buttons and knobs. The Aux input is one advantage that the Ergo has over the S2, if you put them head to head, though there's no volume control for the second out, if you wanted to use it as a booth output. USB provides all data and power - there is no power supply connection. Round back it's as expected - a stereo balanced TRS output, phono outs, mic and phono inputs with volume control. There's no LED metering, but behind the volume fader does pulsate in red when a signal is present. It feels like while implementing this trick, Pioneer missed another in making the blue lights genuinely useful. This is definitely the Ergo's coolest feature, but it'd be much more useful if maybe the lights were brighter, depending on how much of that deck is 'on air'. We wish the light show made more sense though - there's no way to really get useful feedback from them, apart from that an effect is active. Much like the CDJs, a red LED orbits the jog while it's playing, but once an effect or filter is active, 'Pulse Mode' sends the jog spinning with LEDs and colour, faster depending on the intensity of the effect.