Reloop RP-8000 MK2 Upper-Torque Direct-Drive DJ Turntable with MIDI

Reloop RP-8000 MK2: The Hybrid Turntable Instrument

The Reloop RP-8000 MK2 is an upper-torque direct-drive turntable with a built-in MIDI performance-pad section, making it a true hybrid turntable instrument. Hybrid means it is a full analog turntable and a software controller in one body, so a DJ can spin vinyl and fire cues, loops, and samples without a separate controller. That integration turns a single deck into a complete performance station. It is engineered for turntablists who want to push vinyl performance into the digital era.

Eight RGB Performance Pads

Eight large velocity-sensitive pads with RGB illumination sit beside the platter across three switchable layers. Velocity sensitivity means the pads respond to how hard you hit them, adding dynamics to drum-style playing and sample triggering. The RGB lighting color-codes each mode so the active function is obvious in a dark booth. A performer can build a live routine on the pads while the record keeps spinning under the other hand.

Seven Modes Plus User Layers

The pad section offers seven performance modes of cue, sampler, saved loops, pitch play, loop, loop roll, and slicer, plus two fully assignable user modes. Each mode remaps the eight pads to a different job, so hot cues, chopped loops, and sampler hits all live under the same grid. The user modes let a DJ assign preferred functions for a personalized workflow. Advanced performers get deep, hands-on control that used to require a stack of separate gear.

Platter Play Melodic Mode

Platter Play mode lets the pads manipulate platter speed to create melodic and rhythmic sequences, backed by 22 built-in scales and up to nine custom scales. Bending the platter to musical intervals turns the turntable itself into a playable instrument, not just a playback device. Locking to a scale keeps those bends in key so the results stay musical rather than random. Creative turntablists use it to play basslines and melodies straight off a spinning record.

Universal MIDI Compatibility

Built around a multi-encoder and the eight LED pads, the MIDI-compatible control section can communicate with any MIDI-capable DJ software. MIDI is the universal language that lets hardware controls map to software functions, so the deck is not locked to one program. That openness means the RP-8000 MK2 adapts to a DJ's preferred platform rather than forcing a switch. Performers keep their existing software workflow while gaining tactile turntable control.

Adjustable Upper Torque and Stop Time

Starting torque adjusts from 2.8 kg/cm to 4.5 kg/cm, with a brake stop time tunable from 0.2 to 6 seconds. Torque sets how fast the platter reaches speed, while adjustable stop time controls how quickly it winds down when stopped. Together they let a DJ tune the deck's feel from an instant snap to a slow turntablist fade. Battle and scratch DJs dial in exactly the response their routines demand.

Statically Balanced S-Shaped Tonearm

Anchoring the analog side, a statically balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulic lift and anti-skating keeps the stylus locked in the groove. The S-curve and static balance resist the skipping that aggressive scratching can cause on lesser arms. Hydraulic lift lowers the needle gently to protect both stylus and record. Turntablists get the tracking security to attack heavy cuts without dropouts.

Onboard LCD and Precision Motor

A digital LCD displays pitch, BPM, scale, key, deck assignment, and firmware settings at a glance. Seeing BPM and key on the deck itself speeds up beatmatching and harmonic mixing without staring at a laptop. The direct-drive motor underneath keeps speed accurate for stable pitch throughout a set. A working DJ gets the key performance data right where the hands already are.

Built for the Modern Turntablist

Powerful, pad-equipped, and software-ready, the RP-8000 MK2 is made for scratch DJs and performers blending vinyl with digital tools. The combination of high torque, a stable tonearm, and a MIDI pad section covers both traditional cutting and modern finger-drumming. It slots into a battle setup or a hybrid club rig with equal ease. This is a turntable that performs as an instrument in its own right.