Roland today introduced the DJ-707M DJ Controller — a four-channel, four-deck Serato DJ Pro controller.
The DJ-707M DJ Controller is designed to be an all-in-one system, combining a portable live sound audio console, loudspeaker management system, and fully-fledged performance DJ controller.
DJ-707M’s built-in 24-bit/48 kHz audio interface and D/A conversion for Master, Booth, and Zone outputs include separate 4-Band output EQ, multiband compressor and limiter on each. Built-in automatic feedback suppression adjusts speaker output automatically. Each assignable output’s separate EQ, multiband compressor, and limiter output settings can also be saved and recalled with 10 Scene Presets.
The DJ-707M features seven inputs, including front mounted auxiliary inputs for easily connecting instruments from guest musicians or two additional microphones. The DJ-707M features two XLR microphone inputs. Each channel also has its own gain, low-cut switch, and noise gate, plus effects from reverbs and delays to key-based auto-pitching and auto-ducking.
Dual USB inputs allow up to two instances of Serato to be run on separate computers. USB input can also be used to connect an iOS device for music playback.
Dedicated Serato DJ Pro controls allow for creation and triggering of hot cues, loops, effects, drum patterns, and samples, plus switching between four Serato decks. Roland’s hardware effects can be assigned individually to the dedicated hardware Filter/FX knob to finesse blends or accentuate scratches.
DJ-707M’s standalone mixer allows computer-free performance using CDJs, turntables, mics, and more.
The DJ-707M also contains preset rhythms for adding punch to classic tracks, crafting transitions, or creating accompaniment for instrumentalists. Other on-board OSC sound effects include sweepers and synth stabs.
Pricing and Availability
The DJ-707M will be available in the U.S. in August 2019 for $999.
There are so many of these!
Aaaaand nobody cares.
Some actually do!
Actually, if you read the specs there’s nothing on the market like this. It’s geared towards mobile DJ’s, but since it”s from Roland there are a lot features that could make this the center hub of a synth based show. 4 stereo channels and 4 mic inpus at the same time…built in Fx on the channels, mic inputs, and outputs….midi clock out where the tempo can controlled from the pitch slider on the front panel…drum machine with Roland sounds…etc. Plug your synths and stuff into this, clock your sequencer or drum machine from it, set the EQ and multiband compressor on the output, then save ir all as a scene, and that’s your show. …or you could just DJ a party with it.
When I saw this I thought it said DJ-70. A remake of the sampling workstation with the scratch wheel would be odd. I still have mine in the basement in it’s box… and crates of floppies for it.
A modern DJ70 actually could be fantastic. Especially with a D-BEAM!
Roland – please do some serious analog synth with great vintage design. Jupiter 8 II for example?