Can be used as a stand-alone mixer thanks to multiple connections The XDJ-RX can be connected to additional CDJs or turntables using the switchable Line/Phone input and used as a stand-alone mixer. It also features a LAN port, two MIC inputs, two Master outs and a booth out – making it a versatile solution for any set-up.

USB inputs: The three USB ports come as b) two of your typical-of-RX USB Type-A two ports that live in the top right corner of the gear, and b) a USB-Type B input to connect your laptop with rekordbox’s Link Export mode. All my music is in MP3s (therefore I need ‘digital DJ’ in one form or the other i.e. laptop dependent controller djing/DVS/all in one laptop free unit) but I also will start buying vinyl records and increase this slowly with time Setting up is a case of plugging in the power and your powered speakers, and adding a music source, typically a library of music prepared in Rekordbox and brought with you on USB. (You can also plug in an iOS or Android device via USB should you have Rekordbox-prepared music on that, or indeed – and a little confusingly if you’re new to all of this and trying to work out the difference between these systems! – a laptop that contains your Rekordbox library.) The high resolution, LCD colour display screen is one fantastic feature that comes with the Pioneer XDJ-RX. Use your state of the art screen to browse your music info, consider your Wave and Wave Zoom and also use Beat count to help you fuse a faultless mix. It is the small facets of the XDJ-XR (like the screen) that will add the professional edge to your sets.

Register your 4 favorite effects to the new Beat FX Bank so you can turn them on with a single touch at any time. For the first time ever in an all-in-one DJ system, the X-Pad is integrated into the touch screen, giving you a simple way to apply complex-sounding effects just by swiping your finger from side to side. Does the screen on this XDJ-RX resemble in any way the screen on XDJ-1000/CDJ-2000nxs ? I mean not quality wise but in terms of layout and graphics? I guess my question here is if the screens on these ‘players’ use the same OS. I just would like to know that if I am used to DJ on this and then go to a club where they have CDJ2000nxs (rekordbox compatible) if I feel 100% at home after plugging USB in terms of visual arrangement/system of the screen’s player You’ll notice that the layout design is inherited from club-standard Pioneer DJ equipment too, with traits such as the illumination around the play / cue buttons and the Color On Jog Display standing out in particular. I already have a very powerful laptop (rMBP 15”) so I am not counting this cost at all – it’s there already

To help keep the XDJ-RX2 adequately protected at all times, numerous official accessories provide ample protection against any accidents that may happen while in transit or at the club, these include a heavy-duty flight case and a highly-durable carry case. Performance pad modes can be seen on the advanced display screen via the new Pad status display. You can switch between pad status, Beat FX and X-Pad, from the advanced touchscreen with one touch. This is a first where X-Pad is featured on a touchscreen on an all-in-one DJ System. These advanced features, which aim to produce complex sounds, have been made simple. LCD Colour On-Jog Display Controller DJs reading this and comparing features may well be realising at this point that a lot of this stuff is missing from most DJ controllers, even more expensive ones; even DJs who are used to Pioneer DJ booth mixers will notice that really, the only major thing missing here from such gear (apart from four mixer channels, of course) is a “split cue” for the headphones output. The mixer The XDJ-RX comes with a two-channel mixer that also works standalone, meaning you can plug your CDJs or turntables and use them as you would with a normal hardware mixer. But also you can set the unit into Midi mode for use as a “traditional” DJ controller with DJ software that can be mapped such as Traktor or VirtualDJ (great if you want to make the transition to Rekordbox gradually), and – my personal favourite – a highly useful brightness control for the display, so you can set it to be clear and easy to read in broad sunlight, while also so as not to dazzle you in a dark DJ booth. The XDJ-RX is not compatible with Serato DJ at the time of this writing. The bottom line for me was that my mixes on the Traktor s4 were better, more creative and easier than this more expensive Pioneer unit.I also suppose that all mixers(djm series)/controllers(DDJ series)/all in one units(XDJ series) made by Pioneer handle the sound in the mixer section (or in ‘standalone mixer’ mode with DDJ/XDJ controllers) in a digital way ?? In that case is this the right thing to say that Pioneer’s equipment will never be able to rival pure analog architecture that some competition mixer’s offer (for example some of the mixers made by allen and heath)? In addition, the new Pad Status Display, Beat FX Bank and X-Pad have plenty of space within the screen – these features would have been impossible to implement on the old 7-inch screen. 3-band waveforms are now available, just as with the CDJ-3000, the blue represents low frequency data, orange the mid-range and white displays high frequency content. The FX controls on the Pioneer XDJ RX2 will be familiar to anyone that uses Pioneer club gear. With 4 Sound Color FX, you’ll have access to the most commonly used FX options like Filter, Noise, Dub Echo, and Sweep. With a high-quality build and an intuitive club-standard layout, Pioneer's XDJ-RX2 controller is perfect for home use. It is ideal for those who are after a compact setup yet does not compromise on key professional features which enable you to transfer your skills to a club setup with ease. The precise EQ controls and smooth channel faders let you execute transitions with style and flair. Also, the channel fader and crossfader curves are of an equally high standard to those found on the DJM-900NXS2 mixer.

Worth noting: upon initial exploration, I realized that the Playlist Bank options are only findable if you hit the “Playlist” button above the screen –they are not viewable if you try to navigate to playlists using the left-hand dashboard scroll. This is somewhat confusing as it’s not immediately intuitive, but once you nail that flow it’s straightforward. It’s when you browse your library that the feeling falls apart a bit. Now don’t get me wrong, browsing is pretty good, and its shortcomings are not a deal-breaker, but one of the big strengths of software DJing is that browsing and searching your music – and crucially, using a Qwerty keyboard – are easy. But with no keyboard here, and no touchscreen version of it like on the XDJ-1000, you have to resort to entering search words letter-by-letter, in the excruciating “TV remote control” style: This is a no-go for me. Next to the new screen you’ll notice that the navigation controls are lifted from the CDJ-3000. This will improve muscle memory for users of the industry standard media players who would prefer to have a compact system to practice with away from the booth. There are lots of features lifted from the flagship unit, including the Touch Preview function and playlist bank. Combine these additions with jogwheel adjustability and it’s clear that Pioneer DJ has designed the XDJ-RX3 to feel like a small booth setup.

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I mean I used to have DDJ-SZ (only used it for very short time) and loved it but now I am thinking about getting: Is this unit in any way DVS compatible/expandable? I would like the have the option to use timecode vinyl on the SLs to control the software (particularly Serato DJ) and mp3s through this unit.

I have been forced to use Rekordbox at work, at first I hated it, but I have grown accustomed to it and its most redeeming feature is the lightness on PC load, that aside, to answer your question on playlists/Drives You can’t register aplaylistto multiplePlaylist Banks, though –not that you’d need to per say, but always good to keep in mind. Touch Preview Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8 Pro / Windows® 8.1 Pro / Windows® 7 Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate Nevertheless, the XDJ-RX is very, very good. Pioneer DJ is coming close to landing a killer punch outside the DJ booth, something pretty significant since the company is already the undisputed champion within it. From early 2022, you’ll be able to use the unit with Serato DJ Pro by updatding to the latest version of the software.Be able to use fully analog setup for maximum best analog sound quality (so analog turntables/1200s, which I am buying anyway, and analog architecture mixer)