# Pioneer DDJ-REV1: specs and price

**Price (US):** $279 at pioneerdj.com (MSRP at launch, consistent across major US retailers), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 18 dj controllers we track it is #3 cheapest of 18; category median $674.
**Brand:** Pioneer DJ
**Released:** 2022-01
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 7/100, #11 of 18 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $279 |
| Brand | Pioneer DJ |
| Released | 2022-01 |
| Channels | 2 |
| Jog wheel size (in) | 6.06 in (154 mm) |
| Pads per deck | 8 |
| Standalone | No |
| Built in soundcard | Yes |
| Audio outputs | 1x RCA master (L/R), 1x 3.5 mm headphones |
| Software bundle | Serato DJ Lite (Serato DJ Pro upgrade-ready) |
| Deck control | 2 decks (4 via Deck 3/4 switch) |

## Where it stands

At $279, the Pioneer DDJ-REV1 is #3 cheapest of the 18 DJ controllers we track, where the median is $674. On the spec sheet, its channels of 2 is the lowest of the 18, and its pads per deck of 8 is at the median of the 18.

## Archived price points (Internet Archive)

Prices as the source page rendered them on earlier dates, per web.archive.org. A separate record from our own tracking above — each row links to the snapshot it came from.

| Date | Price (US) | Snapshot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2022-01-22 | $249 | https://web.archive.org/web/20220122023332/https://www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-dj-ddj-rev1-serato-controller/ |
| 2022-08-26 | $249 | https://web.archive.org/web/20220826060224/https://www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-dj-ddj-rev1-serato-controller/ |
| 2023-01-29 | $249 | https://web.archive.org/web/20230129190137/https://www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-dj-ddj-rev1-serato-controller/ |
| 2023-10-02 | $279 | https://web.archive.org/web/20231002212255/https://www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-dj-ddj-rev1-serato-controller/ |
| 2024-04-14 | $279 | https://web.archive.org/web/20240414074611/https://www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-dj-ddj-rev1-serato-controller/ |
| 2025-06-20 | $279 | https://web.archive.org/web/20250620102805/https://www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-dj-ddj-rev1-serato-controller/ |
| 2025-11-13 | $279 | https://web.archive.org/web/20251113115633/https://www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-dj-ddj-rev1-serato-controller/ |
| 2026-04-11 | $279 | https://web.archive.org/web/20260411021850/https://www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-dj-ddj-rev1-serato-controller/ |

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does the Pioneer DDJ-REV1 cost?**

The Pioneer DDJ-REV1 has a US price of $279 (MSRP at launch, consistent across major US retailers), as of 2026-06-20.

**How does the Pioneer DDJ-REV1 compare on price?**

At $279, the Pioneer DDJ-REV1 is #3 cheapest of the 18 DJ controllers we track, where the median is $674.

**Has the Pioneer DDJ-REV1's price dropped?**

No — since 2022-01-22 the Pioneer DDJ-REV1 has risen 12%, from $249 to $279; the lowest we have recorded is $249 (2022-01-22).

**What is the lowest price the Pioneer DDJ-REV1 has been?**

The lowest we have recorded for the Pioneer DDJ-REV1 is $249 on 2022-01-22.

**Is now a good time to buy the Pioneer DDJ-REV1?**

The Pioneer DDJ-REV1 is currently $279; the lowest we have recorded is $249 (2022-01-22). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

**When was the Pioneer DDJ-REV1 released?**

The Pioneer DDJ-REV1 was released 2022-01.

**What are the Pioneer DDJ-REV1's key specs?**

Pioneer DDJ-REV1 (Pioneer DJ): channels 2, jog wheel size in 6.06 in (154 mm), pads per deck 8, standalone No, built in soundcard Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.

Source: https://www.pioneerdj.com/en-us/product/controller/ddj-rev1/black/specifications/ (pioneerdj.com, accessed 2026-06-20)
Corroboration: https://www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-dj-ddj-rev1-serato-controller/ (accessed 2026-06-20)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/dj-controllers/pioneer-ddj-rev1/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Pioneer DDJ-REV1 price of record was $279 as of 2026-06-20 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/dj-controllers/pioneer-ddj-rev1/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl