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Getting to Know the DJ-202: Unboxing and Installation

Find out how to get started with the DJ-202, a forward-thinking Serato DJ Lite controller designed to make mixing effortless.

3 mins read

The DJ-202 is a forward-thinking Serato DJ Lite controller that gives DJs the features and layout of a full-size professional controller in a rugged and portable unit. A powerful tool, the DJ-202 preserves the concept of the flagship DJ-808 and streamlined DJ-505, while giving you flexibility to DJ, remix, and produce beats on the fly live or in the studio.

This selection of videos will take you from unboxing your DJ-202, through installing drivers and Serato, all the way to setting up your first Beat Grids. There’s no time to waste—your future DJ sets await. Let’s get started.

Unboxing and Contents

Everyone loves a good unboxing, right? While that tends to be the case, it’s especially true when you are opening up a tool as powerful and multifaceted as this one. In our first video, we unbox and take a detailed look at what’s inside the DJ-202.

How to Install Drivers

There’s no way around it. You need drivers to get where you’re going. Our second video demonstrates how to install computer drivers for the Roland DJ-202. You can find the drivers here

How to Install System Program and Factory Reset

This short video demonstrates how to install System Program and Factory Reset for the Roland DJ-202. You can find the updates and drivers here

How to Install Serato and Basic Overview

We’re there! This is where the fun really begins. The in-depth tutorial below walks you through installing the game-changing, industry-standard Serato DJ software. After that, the video takes you on a basic overview of its functions. Get Serato here

How to Set Up Beat Grids

Beat grids allow you to sync up your tracks easily. Using an example by the legendary Battlecat, the video shows you how to adjust Beat Grid markers so all your elements line up to create a seamless mix.

Remix, Produce, Perform

There’s so much you can do with the the DJ-202—from mobile applications and house parties to club rocking, beat battles, and beyond. Using its intuitive layout and plug-and-play connectivity, you’ll be DJing in no time at all. 

Daniel Lee

When Daniel isn't giving tutorials or leading workshops, you can find him spinning at venues around Southern California.