![]() ![]() The controller features a 7inch touch screen along with the colour ‘On Jog Display’ that you’ll see in a new set of CDJs. The XDJ-XZ’s interface is certainly a step up from the laptop screen, but it’s still not quite the same as a CDJ. When switching from my trusted controller to someone’s set of CDJs, the interface can be a minefield if you’ve not spent a decent amount of time with them already. If you prefer running software from a laptop then the XDJ-XZ will work seamlessly with Serato and Rekordbox too. However, the third USB slot on the back of the unit allows you to easily connect a laptop and record through Rekordbox. The only real thing missing? A record out. A purchase of the XDJ-XZ also comes with a full Rekordbox license, allowing you full access to the famous track analysis function and additional performance features. The XDJ-XZ has 3 USB inputs, 2 on the top interface which allow you to run dual USB sticks simultaneously. Instead, simply loading a USB with all the bangers I love and being able to run it off just that makes it such a better mixing experience. The unit features a variety of inputs and outputs, including a send/return! Not having to boot up my laptop to mix, and spend half my time looking at a big screen makes a huge difference. One power cable, two speaker cables, a USB and I’m away. The biggest thing for me was that it’s standalone. When looking for my next controller, I wanted to find something that made me feel that one step closer to the superstar DJ I think I can be. So why do I, as a weekend bedroom DJ, think this is the stepping stone we needed? With the professional market in mind, the Pioneer XDJ-XZ packs a punch with many key features you’d see on industry standard decks at your favourite clubs & festivals. Pioneer market this as a “ Professional all-in-one DJ system”, meaning this is an all-in-one system designed for a DJ booth at your local nightclub or bar that may not have the space or resources for a full club setup. I’m not the obvious target market for the XDJ-XZ. And, I don’t want to spend over £5k on a set up. So when I’m at a party with a set of CDJs, I’m usually too nervous to get on and risk clang a mix when I’m not sure how they fully work. I love to mix, and I’ve always used either an NI Traktor or Denon controller. James Taylor in reviewĪfter years of using DJ controllers at home, I’ve been looking for something that allows me to get closer to a club style setup without spending the big bucks. So, if you want the club feel but without breaking the bank, what do you do? Our friend and self-proclaimed bedroom DJ superstar James Taylor got hands on with the XDJ-XZ, to let us know what he thought of it, having always mixed with a controller. Buying the full NXS2 kit isn’t always an option – considering the price tag of CDJ-3000s and DJM-900NXS2 would be around £6000. In fact, it can be pretty intimidating the first time you step up to a set of CDJs/DJM. ![]() Controllers don’t have the authentic feel of a full club setup. The XDJ-RX has feet like the CDJs, with two easy carry handles making it extremely portable…Īnd that’s probably the best thing about it. Clearly designed with the NXS set up in mind, full sized jog wheels are a standout feature, and it instantly feels recognisable to a club standard system. ![]() ![]() Weighing in at 13kg, the unit feels like two CDJ-3000s and a DJM-900NXS2 glued together, then made even taller with a 7inch screen – hefty. In 2019, Pioneer finally released the XDJ-XZ – a 4 channel professional all-in-one DJ controller, and boy is it a BIG system. However, as soon as it was released many DJs were calling for a 4-channel version to be made, especially when Denon released their rival unit – the Prime 4. Back in 2015, Pioneer released the XDJ-RX, their original standalone 2-channel player that inherited some features and design from the club standard NXS2 set up. ![]()
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