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Groove Circuit: custom drums for any track, with rekordbox AlphaTheta’s Groove Circuit can be imagined as a dedicated, all-in-one suite of performance effects, sound design, and composition exclusively for drums and powered by recordbox. With virtually any style or genre, the DDJ-GRV6’s dedicated suite of Groove Circuit controls lets you remix, re-work, or completely replace partial or complete drum tracks. Transitions, build-ups, fills, and breakdowns are now yours to shape and wield, thanks to the Groove Circuit’s four distinct tools: Drum Swap, Drum Roll/Trans, Drum Release, and Capture.

• Drum Swap: real-time drum replacement for tracks active on your current deck, with loops seamlessly swapped from a customizable bank, with a single-button push
• Drum Roll/Trans: your go-to spot with four slots for on-the-fly drum rolls, fills, and transitions, with expanded rhythmic contouring available from dedicated Roll and Trans effects
• Drum Release: a toggle switch that allows you to apply Release FX to your drum parts at any time, augmenting beats and breakdowns with depth and dimension
• Capture: your one-click tool for extracting the drum part of whatever track is loaded in your deck; automatically saved to recall with your track of choice later

Stems FX: elevated, modular mixing via Serato DJ Pro

When using the DDJ-GRV6 with Serato DJ Pro, the Groove Circuit is transmuted into a one-stop shop for surgical stem extraction and imaginative mixes, using the exacting precision of Serato’s Stems FX tool kit. Dedicated buttons for instantaneous extraction of Drum, Bass, Vocal, and Melody parts let you weave and manipulate distinct stems, applying Roll, Trans, Echo Out, and Delay effects for individual parts. Plus, AlphaTheta’s included a pair of overlays that drop right on top of the Groove Circuit, eliminating any confusion around use with Serato DJ Pro.

Ergonomic interfacing for pro-grade club performance

With its CDJ–DJM-inspired arrangement, AlphaTheta’s DDJ-GRV6 features an intuitive, versatile layout that’s been ergonomically arranged to maximize creative potential while maintaining a club-standard configuration. Its suite of Groove Circuit and Stems FX tools are placed on an elevated “step up” at the top of the controller to give you plenty of room for remixing and beat-swapping without worrying you’ll bump the jog wheels. Between the two areas, you’ll find each side hosts eight performance pads — just like the flagship CDJ-3000 — that expand your performance capabilities with expressive, customizable per-deck sampling, one-shots, and more. The centrally placed Smart Rotary Selector features a 2-axis tilt, in addition to standard rotation and push-selection operation, that streamlines navigation across media, tree views, and track listings, making pain-free work of building and adapting your set. Plus, the nearby Discover button lets you quickly access new music and time-tested classics, thanks to the intuitive Track Suggestion feature. Note: The Discover function is only available when using the DDJ-GRV6 with rekordbox for Mac or Windows operating systems.

Multimode magic: streaming for Mac, Windows, mobile and more

For all the DDJ-GRV6’s streamlined accessibility, the DJ controller’s vast adaptability doesn’t end with interfacing or multimode software compatibility. DJs using rekordbox are not only given free rein on Mac and Windows but expanded operation with rekordbox for iOS and Android. With just your mobile device, the Groove Circuit is ready to roll wherever you go. Plus, the extended streaming capabilities of rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro mean hundreds of millions of high-quality tracks, alongside thousands of playlists from your favorite DJs, producers, creators, and curators are instantly accessible — Apple Music, Beatsource, Beatport Streaming (Serato only), Tidal, Dropbox, and SoundCloud Go+ are always at the ready! Note: The DDJ-GRV6 does not support Bluetooth connections or 4-channel playback when using rekordbox with iOS or Android devices.

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With the Groove Circuit function, you can easily create remixes by simply pressing the dedicated buttons. This enables you to replace the drum parts of a track – even while it’s playing – with different drum loops, changing them into different genres and performing unique remixes effortlessly. And, by applying effects to the drum parts, you can easily create fills, build-ups, and breakdowns. By freely manipulating the drum parts,you can perform innovative and creative live remixes.

Drum Swap

You can replace the drum parts of the track loaded on the deck, even when it’s playing, with different drum loops at the push of a button. To help you enjoy this feature as soon as you unbox the DDJ-GRV6, you can download a free pack of 40 loops in a variety of genres.

Drum Roll/Trans

Easily create impromptu drum rolls, add fills to transitions, and build up tracks by applying the Roll or Trans effect to drum parts.

Drum Rlease

Apply Release FX to drum parts to easily create breakdowns.

Capture

Extract only the drum parts of the track loaded on the deck and capture them so you can drop them into another track later.

Layout based on the latest club-standard DJ gear

The DDJ-GRV6 features large jog wheels that are ideal for scratching, 8 Performance Pads which are positioned above the jogs – just as they are on the flagship CDJ-3000 multi player – and Beat FX from the DJM-A9 in the mixer section. All this means you can play with a feeling similar to using club-standard equipment, and perform dynamically by combining expressive scratching with pad and effect techniques that are perfect for club sets.

Smart Rotary Selector

The new Smart Rotary Selector on the DDJ-GRV6 allows for up/down and left/right tilting as well as conventional rotation and push operations when using rekordbox for Mac/Windows ver. 7. The left/right tilt enables intuitive navigation through the media browser, tree view, and track list, while the up/down tilt allows fast navigation through playlists and collections, so you can quickly find the track you want, no matter how big your music library is.

Discover function

By pressing the Discover button, you can quickly access the Track Suggestion feature, which helps you rediscover old favorites or encounter new songs. *The Discover function is only available in rekordbox for Mac/Windows.

Remix performances with Stems FX in Serato DJ Pro

The DDJ-GRV6 is compatible with Serato DJ Pro, which includes a Stems FX feature. Express yourself musically by applying effects such as Roll, Trans, Echo Out, and Delay to the separate Stems of a track – drums, bass, vocal, or melody. Apply the overlay sheet included with the DDJ-GRV6 to change the button labels to Stems FX for ease of use.

Multi-device compatibility for DJing with your PC, Mac, or mobile device

The DDJ-GRV6 works with several DJ apps, so you can use it seamlessly with various devices including smartphones, tablets, and PC/Mac. Choose the one that best suits your setup and start DJing easily. *The DDJ-GRV6 does not support Bluetooth® connections. *Only channels 1 and 2 are available for playback in rekordbox for iOS/Android. *You’ll need a paid subscription to use djay with the DDJ-GRV6..

Intuitive user experience and sophisticated design

While it includes many advanced features, the matte black finish and ergonomic design mean you can easily find your way around the DDJ-GRV6. Despite the variety of functions, the minimalistic display and indicators offer intuitive access to the functions you need. And the Groove Circuit, one of the unit’s key features, is cleanly laid out above the Performance Pads with a “step up” in between, ensuring you won’t accidentally touch a jog wheel when you’re using it. This sleek design allows you to get creative in performances that can be as simple or intricate as you like.