Roland DJ-808

Legendary TR drum sounds and sequencing

From the TR-909's unmistakable hi-hats to the wall-shaking boom of the TR-808, Roland TR drum machines have defined the sound of entire genres of dance music. Customize your beats on the fly and in the moment using the DJ-808’s built-in TR drum machine with its iconic sounds and 16-step sequencer that stays in perfect sync with Serato DJ.

The integrated TR drum machine contains the Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Hi-Hats and Clap from the TR-808, TR-909, TR-707, and TR-606 drum machines—the rhythmic foundation of a lot of dance music. These sounds use Roland’s acclaimed and award-winning Analog Circuit Behavior, faithfully replicating the original electronic circuitry of these influential rhythm boxes. It means you get all the thump and sizzle of the classic instruments, with dedicated knobs to control tuning, attack, and decay—putting a new twist on these legendary sounds.

In addition to the internal TR drum sounds, the TR-S sequencer can also trigger the new 8-slot Serato Sampler within Serato DJ. You can mix and match individual drum sounds, layer kicks and snares, and build drum parts limited only by your creativity.

Deep Serato DJ control

Careful design considerations in the Roland DJ-808 take full advantage of everything Serato DJ has to offer. Built-in DVS support (with the purchase of a Serato DVS license), dedicated loop control buttons, controls for Serato Flip, HOT CUE, FX, even Key Sync—it is all there. Key Sync and Loop functions get dedicated sections so you can quickly adjust the key or shift the loop for a particular deck. The design of every pad, slider and button is with performance in mind. This workflow feels familiar and yet new and exciting, all at the same time.

Cut, scratch and cue with the high-performance platters

The large, high-quality platters feel great and have the lowest latency of any DJ controller available. You get incredibly tight control over your music with super-fast scratches and cuts. The durable and responsive platters have integrated displays that clearly show playback status so you’re always in control. You can even control two decks simultaneously from a single platter with dual deck mode.

Expand your DJ setup—on stage and in the studio

If you are a producer, a DJ, or both, the built-in connectivity for synths, turntables, microphones and more allows the DJ-808 to take your craft to a completely new level. Two AIRA link USB ports let you easily connect compatible Roland instruments and effects with a single USB cable. Trigger synchronized keyboard arpeggios or play live bass lines, leads and sound effects. One connection is all you need to inject your DJ sets or productions with exciting musical elements that can easily sync to your Serato DJ tracks.

Pitch Perfect with Voice Transformer and Serato Key

Not only does the DJ-808 have a high quality mic input with an XLR combo jack, but also has a dedicated vocal processor, the VT Voice Transformer, that can drastically transform your voice. Knobs for EQ, Pitch and Formant make dramatic vocal effects easy and the ducking capability will automatically adjust the volume when speaking or singing into the mic. And the VT’s Auto Pitch function will even re-pitch the incoming signal to match the key of your Serato DJ tracks.

Pro hardware for demanding sets

Roland has a long history of making rock-solid, reliable instruments with performance in mind, and the DJ-808 is no exception. It has smooth, intuitive knobs and faders, adjustable curves, removable crossfader and touch-sensitive RGB buttons for HOT CUE, ROLL, SAMPLER, SLICER, PITCH PLAY and TR drum machine triggering.
Equipped with both 1/8” (3.5mm) and 1/4” (6.35mm) headphones jacks, combo XLR input jacks, built-in phono pre-amp, solid build quality, and audiophile sound quality—it is arguably the most thoughtfully designed DJ controller ever built.

 

Signal processing

Sampling Frequency = 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz
A/D conversion: 24 bits
D/A conversion: 32 bits

Nominal input level

INPUT (1–4) (RCA phono type, LINE): -12 dBu
INPUT (1, 2) (RCA phono type, PHONO): -39 dBu
MIC IN (Combo type): -60 dBu

Nominal output level

MASTER OUT 1: +6 dBu (balanced)
MASTER OUT 2: +0 dBu
BOOTH OUT: +6 dBu (balanced)

Input impedance

INPUT (1–4) (RCA phono type): 47 k ohms or greater
MIC IN (Combo type): 7 k ohms or greater

Output impedance

MASTER OUT 1: 600 ohms (balanced)
MASTER OUT 2: 1 k ohm (unbalanced)
BOOTH OUT: 600 ohms (balanced)
PHONES: 44 ohms

Connectors

INPUT (1–4) jacks: RCA phono type
MIC IN jack: Combo type (XLR, 1/4 inch TRS phone (balanced))
MASTER OUT 1 jacks: XLR type (balanced)
MASTER OUT 2 jacks: RCA phono type
BOOTH OUT jacks: TRS phone type (balanced)
PHONES jacks: stereo 1/4 inch phone type, miniature phone type
USB Host ports: USB type A
PC port: USB type B
MIDI OUT connector
DC IN jack
PHONO GROUND terminal

Power supply

AC adaptor

Current draw

2,000 mA

ACCESSORIES

 

Startup guide
USB cable
serato P'NT DJ EXPANSION PACK VOUCHER card

SIZE AND WEIGHT

Width

668 mm
26-5/16 inches

Depth

427 mm
16-13/16 inches

Height

84 mm
3-5/16 inches

Weight

6.8 kg
15 lbs