Pioneer DJ PLX-500 Talkthrough Video

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[@giovannivicentin8438]

I bought mine today. I will use to beat match house and funk tracks, at home, streaming and some bars using DVS. I will not risk to try on clubs, but I think for the home and professional use (bars without a massive sound system) they can handle well! Thanks for the review, helped me to make my. mind about it.

[@Yonki40]

Hey guys, I have been djing for around 20 years. I love the Technics 1200mk2. Unfortunately I couldn't find any in good condition to buy. I decided to stick with the PLX-500. I was very disappointed on the first time using it. Then I realized that the original slipmats from Pioneer that came with the turntable sucks big time. I got a pair of butter rugs and the turntable works amazing now!

[@digitaldjtips]

Good tip! Thanks for sharing. Which slipmats id you go for? :-)

[@Yonki40]

Digital DJ Tips The one I got is called tablecloth. It is made in Japan. I paid $29,99 for the pair in Toronto, Canada.

[@rcshoops]

@@Yonki40 where did you find those slipmats in toronto?

[@jeffreysantner3717]

'Butter rugs'....love it!

[@Countravendark]

Just installed mine today, and i really love this turntable glad i bought it no regrets \m/

[@samgarrod4781]

For home play it looks good. I learnt to play and mix on a beltdrive so I'm sold. ❤

[@digitaldjtips]

Definitely will be a step up in that case :)

[@MartinParsley]

The image quality and editing of the video increased by 1000% :) thumbs up

[@MartinParsley]

-> like previous video :)

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks Martin, I really appreciate that :) -Joey

[@matheuspimentel8388]

I have A PLX-500, I think it's a great deck, as you said it's a difficult to scratch and it was a bit frustrating at first time, and I could afford 3x more money to have the PLX-1000, now, I just add a layer of plastic below the mat to avoid stop the motor and use a Phase MWM, it helps a lot

[@scrossen778]

A very well made and informative video for an aspiring DJ like me who is considering a purchase for a second pro turntable to use with my Technics.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! :-)

[@scrossen778]

So if not this table, what would you recommend as the best affordable companion to my classic SL-1200 MK2? Since the PLX-1000 is out of my price range, would it be the Audio Technica AT LP120? I know it's heavy and more solid with construction like the 1200 with a more powerful motor or so I've learned but some claim it has problems like motor noise and preamp degrading the sound quality.

[@ikonhero]

Thanks for your honest review. I still think this will be a decent turntable for me as I'm not into scratching and just want to mix some proghouse classics at home. Also I will be using headphones mainly. Looks like this one is gonna be my choice as the high end turntables are at least twice as expensive.

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one :)

[@seasickvision]

When I first saw this turntable, I thought it was gonna be like the Technics 1200 mk2. Was sadly disappointed. But it's still a good turntable for just listening to your vinyl collection...

[@digitaldjtips]

We agree :)

[@salaamallah]

I own this turntable and have had no problems cuing and operations

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad to hear it :)

[@jarekjaracz831]

The material from which the turntable is made does not transmit vibrations in any way, because it has adjustable feet (you can easily turn them up and activativate the vibration damping system). I wish you had checked it out, Joey.

[@digitaldjtips]

Trust me this would vibrate terribly in any pro environment, Joey knows his stuff.

[@martinsaavedrach]

I just want it to play my records, so I belive this is ok, for me, thanks for the video.

[@Blahdnb]

2:09 - Needle will not skip out the groove but vibrations will spread on it causing a feedback which is much worse..

[@discojelly]

Used to DJ here and there in College.. Now just having fun Mixing in my upstairs studio. I've heard good and bad about these decks. They aren't techniques... but I bet they are better than my Gemini XL 300's that I actually still use. :)

[@digitaldjtips]

I'm sure they'll do a job for you :)

[@shawnellis1901]

Wish I saw this review before I spent the money on them. I was so upset using them. I have to sell them now. Thanx for the tip anyway.

[@digitaldjtips]

Sorry about that, Shawn. What did you go for instead?

[@shawnellis1901]

Digital DJ Tips I got 1 Audio Technica AT LP1240. I'll get another one after I take a loss on selling these pioneers. Thanx again

[@aqaz120]

I feel you dude, I went through the same thing. Excitement gets to you

[@256k_]

i'm really interested in your thoughts on the reloop rp-2000. I can barely find any reviews out there on it apart from the basic video demos explaining its features. I'm not professional DJ or anything. i've played gigs both dj and live but i'm looking to build a small dj setup at home for some house/techno vinyl collection (that i also need to start collecting more of) i gave up on DJing a long time ago coz it was honestly too boring for me with all the computer controls and i focused more on production and live playing but i feel like vinyl DJing will be a fun challenge for me to learn

[@digitaldjtips]

We've not done a full review yet unfortunately, from what I've read it's "OK" and something better if within budget would probably be a good choice if you know this is a long term thing for you

[@drewblanche]

Can it play records in reverse?

[@cyberswarup]

Thanks for the review. I'm no DJ. I want a turntable for home listening only. So which one is better between these two? PLX500 or AT-LP120? Thanks

[@digitaldjtips]

For your purpose you're unlikely to notice any difference

[@cyberswarup]

Thanks. Then I'll buy that one which costs less

[@kanes794]

If you want to just rip vinyls would this be the best option?

[@Merluso0822]

very useful video!! thank you!!

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome Olivr!

[@damianmartinez2505]

Turntables no longer use gnd?

[@razorfingers]

I just saw another video that said the original Technics 1200s have a motor slightly less torquey than this one....

[@a.k.atantrumm.6948]

Thank you man

[@xcavata]

Please do a review of Gemini MDJ 1000......... or I will side by side with a Pio DJ 2000nxs ;)

[@Livewire91]

I was thinking to buy this turntable for casual listening. Should i instead buy the audio technica 120?

[@digitaldjtips]

There is nothing wrong with this turntable for casual listening per se but there are better ones out there for the price. Check out audiophile turntables for home listening :-)

[@Livewire91]

Digital DJ Tips Thanks. Audio technica at-120 is getting really good reviews all around the internet and the price aint that bad either tbh. I'm looking for something that costs about: 350€ max.

[@nabusintox2627]

I have the AT-120 and you'd have to have rocks in your head to give it a good review.

[@Onteo1]

Nabus Intox I'd love to know your thoughts. The sound is dull and all the videos here say rip,out the preamp. I'm communicating with AT now but don't have any hopes of a fix. Does this table have the same issue?? I want one to be able to play 78s Thanks

[@calbeatnik]

I just bought this turntable and so far I like it a lot. I am not a DJ so that is not what I plan to use it for and the sound quality is much better than the audio Technica I had been using.

[@AngelTheVampire75]

but it is good enough for playing records over a mixer for webradios?

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes, it is perfectly fine for playback. You can mix on these turntables, there are just better ones available for the pricepoint.

[@evanlong7977]

@@digitaldjtips could you say what is best for this price point

[@digitaldjtips]

We like the Numark NTX1000

[@12tribes61]

Digital DJ Tips man just bought now I see there is better?

[@houstoner]

Yes they are cheap, but getting them in a couple Ody coffins and putting towels under them in the coffin really help with insulation if planning to play them out. Haven't had many issues unless someone intentionally bumps your table or something. But even 1200s will skip when that happens. And the stock cartridges are crap, but can get the job done until you can replace them with something of more quality.

[@digitaldjtips]

Good tip, thanks :)

[@swarupsaha2846]

have any type of motor humming or noise with the PLX-500?

[@kidsomagnificent]

@2:30 just exactly which software did he used for to sample into his pc?

[@lebis94]

I don't really understand. If Technics 1200 mk2 has 1.5 kgf·cm torque and this turntable has 1.6kgf·cm - how can it be weak ? By specs the torque is even a bit better than the technics. So shouldn't it be great ???

[@digitaldjtips]

What is written on paper and how they work in real life are tow completely different things. I have extensive experience with these decks and they are decent but they aren't the best. They certainly aren't as powerful as 1200s - Christian :-)

[@Blahdnb]

they have at least 0,8 kgf.cm but its still acceptable for dj needs.

[@D_2_da_K87]

It has 1.6kgfn per cm 'start up' torque not the same as continuous torque. Technics have 1.5gfn per cm start and continuous torque. Brand manufacturers are reluctant to detail continuous torque specs.

[@00wrongun]

Any good for mixing jungle/drum n bass, had Technics 1210 mk5, unfortunately had to sell them, I would love some Technics but too expensive, they have literally doubled in price, I'm a bedroom dj, been considering these because of the price

[@digitaldjtips]

Sure, you just have to be aware that you get what you pay for here and these aren't going to hold up to years of pro use (though that doesn't seem like it would matter for yourself)

[@jakubmbiakob2779]

what do i have to buy to be able to use time code vinyl ? can anyone help me please?

[@digitaldjtips]

We have an article that will help you with all of that here: www.digitaldjtips.com/2017/06/a-beginners-guide-to-digital-vinyl-systems/ :-)

[@callummetcalfe1745]

I make beats on a mpc but want to start using decks too. I thinking of getting a set of decks very soon and I am am totally new to DJing. I was thinking the PLX 500 but I heard that if you really want to scratch it would be better to get the PLX 1000. I was wondering if anyone knows if you can use both the 500 and 100 together? And do you know if there will be any sort of "leg" by using different decks? Was thinking of using the 1000 to do all the real scratching and the 500 to keep a beat with minimal scratching. Cheers

[@DavidB17798]

does the weaker motor influence the speed of the track on time code, too or does it continue right after letting the Turntable go at the original speed of the Track? I know it's kinda a noob question, but I never had dvs and think about upgrading. Are there maybe other good turntables in the price range of 200-400? nice vid btw 😋

[@digitaldjtips]

Hey David, no such thing as a noob question :) Unfortunately can't say for sure on that. However here's our roundup of turntable recommendations: www.digitaldjtips.com/2017/06/roundup-5-best-entry-level-dj-turntables/

[@paulionutz]

Hello. can you please tell me if this turntable can be used as a dj scratch. I can’t scratching ?

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes definitely

[@paulionutz]

Digital DJ Tipswhat else do I need to be able to mix? Thanks.

[@digitaldjtips]

Check out our gear and software guide for this: djtips.co/join :)

[@themememan504]

Does the PLX500 have integrated speakers? I'm trying to go on a budget so I can use headphones or just listen to it out loud

[@digitaldjtips]

No they don't

[@themememan504]

Digital DJ Tips Thanks, is there any amplifiers that would work with 3.5mm headphones? I can't figure out what exactly I need for a cheap price

[@digitaldjtips]

I wouldn't really bother with that for casual vinyl listening, you can buy little record players with built in speakers for this kind of thing like the Numark PT01 (the touring version NOT the scratch version)

[@themememan504]

Digital DJ Tips I'm mostly using it for the luxury of its pitch shift function, but I managed to find a cheaper turntable with the same features and integrated preamp, and speakers with a built in receiver. Maybe I can learn some digital as well along the way. I really appreciate the advice, though!

[@ARago216]

How do you think it compares to a Reloop RP-2000 or Audio Technica LP-120?

[@digitaldjtips]

It's been a while since we used any of those so hard to say

[@nathanbreakin9684]

Better than the RP200, on a par with the LP-120. Behind the LP140XP...

[@stalkerlohh]

please tell me what can i get for this money that suits for a beginner ? mostly bedroom playing at loud volumes with loads of low end.

[@digitaldjtips]

Hey, we recently did an article on this, you can find it here: www.digitaldjtips.com/2017/06/roundup-5-best-entry-level-dj-turntables/ Hope that helps :-)

[@D_2_da_K87]

Low end and frequency would largely come down to the needles you use. Best budget turntable in my opinion at the minute is reloop rp4000mk2

[@12tribes61]

What’s the alternative to this at this price?

[@u9s0e9r]

a second hand 1210

[@nikolao5256]

I will not dj on it. I buy if for the charm of manually setting speed and everything. Only auto feature that I would like is autolift on end.

[@rosstaylor6341]

When using these decks to play MP3 files in rekordbox, how do you load tracks to each player?? Do you have to use mouse if you don’t have another controller?

[@digitaldjtips]

A mixer with deck controls preferably :)

[@rosstaylor6341]

Digital DJ Tips thanks man!! I’ve just bought one of these kits, and a ddj xp2. I should be able to map my turntables to be tracks 1+2 but use the xp2 to search my library and load? Thanks for the fast replies :))

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes :)

[@NerdyFrames2000]

Well gees...I may as well get the RELOOP RP2000s if thats the case!!! Why the PLX 500 are expensive baffles me.

[@digitaldjtips]

Yeah, save your cash for a better deck than this :)

[@peterregorsek1504]

Reloop RP-2000 is actually the same turntable like PLX-500, but much cheaper. I own it, but I use it for hifi listening only. In terms of build quality it will last for a long time if you just listen music, but is still too weak for regular DJ use. If you need a DJ table, then you will have to buy Reloop RP-7000 or PLX-1000.

[@D_2_da_K87]

Get the reloop 7000. Super oem.

[@TravelWithDwai]

is sennheiser HD 180 good for electronic dance music production ????? please answer

[@digitaldjtips]

Haven't tried it yet, so can't comment :)

[@NeelleeStenat]

I feel that you want to say "don't buy this garbage!!!" but for some reason you can't say it

[@digitaldjtips]

XD

[@Countravendark]

Is this really a shitty machine? It cannot be worst than what i have?

You better off get the plx 1000 stanton st150 technics 1200g 1210gr 1200 gae 1200gr models and rp 7000 and other models

[@digitaldjtips]

There are lots of different options, yeah. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@DJDynablend]

Plastic body! What a pile! I think il stick to my Audio Technica 120 usb

[@digitaldjtips]

The AT-120USB is less expensive too!

[@bekhouwe8888]

It's too expensive for what it is. There are so much better tables in that pricerange, you really pay the pioneer tax. I've opened one of these and internally its all cheap components. Even for simple homeuse it's too expensive, you can get a Audio Technica LP5x for the same price which is a much much better table.

[@nabusintox2627]

These are the same Hanpin model as the Audio Technica LP120 - I got one thinking it would be like the retired Stanton ST-100, but it's not - it's JUNK. Toy for babies. Don't waste your money.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for your feedback on it Nabus