April 12, 2018

New DJ-202 Mixpack Bundle with Free Serato DJ Pro Upgrade

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Online Training and BPM Supreme Membership Also Included in Exclusive Bundle for DJ-202 Owners

We’re pleased to announce that Roland and Serato have teamed up to provide an exclusive offer for customers in the U.S. and Canada. New users will receive a free Serato DJ Pro upgrade (a $99.00 value) with the purchase of a Roland DJ-202 DJ Controller. What’s more, this offer extends to current registered owners of the DJ-202 as well. The Serato DJ Pro upgrade is part of the DJ-202 Mixpack bundle, which also includes Roland Cloud Academy training and a three-month BPM Supreme membership. In total, this package stacks up to $259.00 in free added value! With the DJ-202 and DJ-202 Mixpack bundle, you have it all—the controller, the software, the tunes, and the knowledge you need to bring it all together.

March 1, 2018

Buy a Roland DJ Controller and Get Free Extras Worth Up to $389.00

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Receive Roland Cloud Academy Training, BPM Supreme Membership, and More with the Purchase of a DJ-202, DJ-505, or DJ-808

Roland DJ-808 DJ Controller

Roland’s innovative DJ controllers blend the advanced performance capabilities of Serato DJ with the legendary sounds and sequencing of our TR-909, TR-808, TR-707, and TR-606 drum machines, paving the way to new creative approaches for any DJ, producer, or performer. The DJ-808 and DJ-505 both unlock Serato DJ Pro when plugged into the software, while the DJ-202 works with the free Serato DJ Lite software. But did you know that you also get free access to even more valuable content when you buy one of these powerful instruments?

Registered U.S. purchasers can take advantage of interactive video training directly from Roland Cloud Academy, helping you get up and running with your new instrument right away. You’ll also receive a 90-day membership with BPM Supreme, a leading record pool that provides DJs with the very latest music tracks, remixes, videos, and more. On top of that, the DJ-808 and DJ-505 models include great Serato expansion content free of charge. Depending on which Roland DJ controller you purchase, these extras bring as much as $389.00 in added value!

January 24, 2018

New Version 1.10 Update for the Roland DJ Series Announced

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Feature-Packed Firmware Update for the DJ-808, DJ-505, and DJ-202 DJ Controllers

With the new DJ series Version 1.10 firmware update, Roland’s acclaimed DJ-808, DJ-505, and DJ-202 DJ Controllers are now more powerful than ever. The update adds a host of features, including many based on requests from DJ series owners. The added features are specific to each model, and include enhancements like new TR-S drum sounds, more kits, new effects, enhanced performance controls, and more.

December 21, 2017

New Quick-Start Videos for the Roland DJ-202 and DJ-505 DJ Controllers

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Get Up and Running with Roland’s Latest DJ Controllers

Roland DJ-505 (left) and DJ-202 DJ Controllers.

If you’re the owner of a Roland DJ-202 or DJ-505, our new series of informative videos will fast-track your knowledge and help you become familiar with a variety of commonly used of functions. Topics include real-time and step recording, changing TR kits, using effects, working with external MIDI devices, and more. There are also overview demos that showcase the primary elements of the instruments. All the videos are brief and easy to follow, so you’ll be creating great music with your DJ controller in no time! And if you’ve been thinking of purchasing one, you’ll get an inside look at what these powerful creative instruments can bring to your setup.

September 18, 2017

Roland DJ-808 DJ Controller Nominated at the 2017 DJ Mag Tech Awards

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Watch the Live Stream on September 19 as the DJ-808 Vies for the Ultimate DJ Controller Prize

On September 19, 2017, the influential British publication DJ Mag is streaming their annual DJ Mag Tech Awards event live on YouTube, and we’re pleased to announce that the DJ-808 DJ Controller has been nominated in the Ultimate DJ Controller category. Our groundbreaking DJ instrument will square off against four competitors at 10:00 a.m. EDT/7:00 a.m. PDT, with live demonstrations presented to a judging panel comprised of leading DJs and producers. Make sure you rise early—or stay up all night—to check it out!

Subscribe to the DJ Mag YouTube channel now to watch the event. Visit the DJ Mag site for more info on the 2017 DJ Mag Tech Awards categories and judges.

April 28, 2017

Free DJ-808 Training from Roland Cloud Academy

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Pump Up Your DJ-808 and Serato DJ Skills with Live Interactive Video Sessions

Roland Cloud Academy is pleased to offer a great new support opportunity for all DJ-808 owners. Through an ongoing series of free live training sessions, you can learn all about the DJ-808 and its tight integration with Serato DJ software. Hosted by expert instructors, the in-depth sessions cover everything from basic concepts to advanced performance and production techniques. Read on to learn more about the training and how to register.