Reloop Beatpad-2 Review
The Beatpad 2 is Reloop’s response to the ever-growing popular trend of iPad DJing. It is a professional-grade two-deck controller that comes packed with a host of features and capabilities. In this Reloop Beatpad-2 review, we will examine all the features of the Beatpad 2 and assess the pros and cons and give you our final verdict.
Unlike the Reloop Mixtour, this controller features its own integrated decks. This is also a slightly smaller and more affordable option than the Reloop Mixon 4.
The Beatpad 2 is a controller that is heavily integrated with Alogriddim’s djay software and is optimized for iPad DJs. One of the new features of the Beatpad 2 are the color-coded performance pads with RGB lighting that allow for high functionality.
Reloop Beatpad-2 Review Summary
Quality
The Beatpad 2 has a premium feel to its build and is highly professional looking. It has high-quality knobs, buttons, and components. The Beatpad 2 also has a metal body making it quite sturdy and ensuring that it will last for a long time.
Features
The Beatpad 2 comes with 16 RGB performance pads that are color-coded and control 8 diverse modes. It has cross-platform compatibility and can be used with iOS and Android devices as well as macOS. Because of its deep integration with the djay software, Beatpad 2 users can unlock advanced features of the djay 2 app.
Cost
The Beatpad 2 is more on the expensive side for an Algoriddim Djay controller. However, despite its relatively high cost, the Beatpad 2 comes loaded with features. It is very much a professional-grade controller than can be used in clubs and other large performances.
Overall rating of the Reloop Beatpad-2: 3.6/ 5
The Beatpad 2 is a great controller for iPad DJs who want are looking to elevate their performances. Its integration with the djay software unlocks many useful features and capabilities that will drive creativity. The Beatpad 2 also comes with a pretty high price tag but justifies its high price through its features.
Reloop Beatpad-2 Review - Pros & Cons
Now that we have covered the basics of the Reloop Beatpad-2, let's look at the pros and cons.
Pros
Cons
Conclusion
Overall, the Reloop Beatpad 2 comes off as a professional-grade controller that can be relied on even for big events. Its biggest selling points are its highly functional performance pads as well its many features and capabilities.
Another strong point for the Beatpad 2 is how well it integrates with the djay software. However, the Beatpad 2 comes with a high price tag that might be putting off to some DJs.
Reloop Beatpad-2 Review - Feature Highlights
Cross-Platform Controller
The Reloop Beatpad 2 is a highly versatile controller that can be used with iOS or Android devices as well as macOS. This is a professional controller that is truly reliable across platforms and can completely utilize the full potential of the award-winning djay software from Algoriddim.
Advanced Track Management
With the Beatpad 2, you now have unprecedented control over track management. You can now preview a track within the browser function itself without having to load the track onto a deck. Moreover, the ‘Queue List’ provides you with a virtual waiting queue where you can easily add, move, and remove tracks.
You can now also seamlessly switch between your library and streaming platforms at the push of a button. Additionally, Beatpad 2 also allows you to edit beat grids from the hardware. You can easily reset the start point of a track by using the job wheel.
Multi Sensorial Pad Mode Section
There are numerous things that you can control with the multi-sensorial pad. These include slicer, loop, sampler, and dynamic multi-effect control. The drum pads are touch-sensitive and have smart RGB illumination providing you with great visual feedback for whatever mode you have selected.
Slicer/Slice Loop Mode
Slicer mode allows you to spontaneously remix tracks by dividing the track into short segments. The Slice Loop mode allows loops to be deconstructed in the same way. The Beatpad 2 is the first-ever controller that can directly control these features that come with the djay software.
Touch FX/Jog FX Mode
The Touch FX and Jog FX modes are two new features of the djay’s extensive effects section which you can access with the Beatpad 2 controller. In the Touch FX mode, you can access and use up to 8 different FX presets through the performance pads of the Beatpad 2. The intensity of the effect can be controlled by the amount of pressure you apply to the pad.
Macro FX Section
The Macro FX function in the Mixon 4 allows you to show off your creativity using filters. You can create dramatic build-ups, smooth breaks, or effect-loaded transitions using only one control knob. The Macro FX function allows you to combine classic filters with an additional assignable effect per channel.
Harmonic Mixing
The Beatpad 2 has a highly useful feature in the form of the key lock tool. You can use this tool to ‘lock’ a track’s tone pitch when changing the tempo. You can synch and harmonize easily with this feature as it automatically adjusts the key to mirror the current track.
Auto Loop/Bounced Loop Mode
The Auto-Loop feature allows you to activate an automated loop in 8 different lengths using the performance pads. With the Bounced Loop mode, you can fire 8 different loop rolls with the touch of a button.
Reloop Beatpad-2 Review Verdict
Overall, the Reloop Beatpad 2 is a good DJ controller, especially for iPad DJs. Though it comes with a higher price tag, it delivers a professional-grade controller with plenty of features.
Moreover, paired along with the award-winning djay software, the Beatpad 2 can help unlock new capabilities and push the creativity of talented DJs who use this product.
