Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ: Full Review | Tips and Tricks

[@wojciechwojtowicz1872]

mate your reviews beat by far all the other reviews , absolutely amazing , concise and quality advice !

[@cyberphonic]

Great review, clear and consise as usual, no waffling on like alot of other reviewers.

[@vitog3806]

Mojaxx bang on and honest , watch all your videos good work

[@BelgerModder4414]

Master EQ should be a standard for every mixer or stand alone unit from now. I really love Pioneer products, although they always feel they lack some important feature. I own a RX2 and I am very happy with it, but I would buy an XZ if I could play DVS with it without using an external computer.

[@DJANDY777]

Yes. I just wonder why is ballance missing ??

[@KYOS_dnb]

that would be an amazing feature

[@djsinless]

Dope in depth and HONEST review! As always great job MoJaxx your perspective is on point.

[@MrOldSkoolMan]

Considered this but went for the Prime 4... and very glad I did! Kept my old entry Sb3 for prepping music with Serato but have fully embraced Engine Prime & transfered all music to both SD & flash drive. Adding music is more work in that I download, categorise on laptop, add to Serato, analyse, set cue points/loops & adjust autogain if necessary. Then, open EP & update Serato library, analyse new files individually by dropping onto decks (which sets grid & retains Serato cue points/loops), drag into P4 crates & then save to SD... before backing up onto a USB flash drive. Time consuming but in the flow of my new system but best of all, no fear of any laptop issues/crashes and audio drop outs. Despite a designated & high end DJ Windows laptop which was fully optimised, I still didn't like Windows 10 & how certain updates are forced... especially with all the bodge jobs that Microsoft are dishing up of late. The Denon Prime 4 is robust & a great unit with better technology than the XZ. I am glad I couldn't get the XZ because the back order (with Corona virus) has been pushed back to July 2020... D likely even longer. 4 channels, a 10 inch fantastic touchscreen and laptop-free standalone P4 us a no-brainer. Bye-bye Pioneer.

[@gelatinous6915]

The prime 4 sucks in it's own way too. The tiny little plasticy jog wheels are pathetic, the FX layout is outdated, and the crossfader sucks

[@DJANDY777]

@@gelatinous6915 yes, I tested Prime 4 in the shop for about 10 minutes and right player freezed 3 times :-( But otherwise love the Prime 4 display, aluminium body, waveforms resolution (also can read much more from Denon waveform colors , than useless Pioneer ones),.

[@m-stat9]

Just ignore Gelatinous, he is posting nonsense again. The jogs are perfectly fine for non-turntablists, the fx layout is different not outdated and the crossfader works like every other on a club mixer and can be easily replaced with an InnoFader, but again, this unit is not for scratch DJs, and the XZ still sucks.

[@carrick19]

Another quality review mate, cheers! Feel like your review included everything I wanted to know and needed reassurance on! Hopefully have mine tomorrow! Need to find some of your sets and scratching now 👀😎👌

[@biarms]

Been super happy with mine mate,

[@paulsmith9528]

Thanks for all your great tips man and making time for us. Great vid as always honest and thorough

[@slashv]

Thank you Mojaxx for the technical & complete review of the unit.... ;-)

[@DJOutkast]

As always a great full and in-depth review! Thank u mojaxx! 🙏🏻

[@williamroumainnervelle833]

I bought the XDJ- Xz to practice at home for the club and I love this unit, unfortunately, one big thing that I'm not a fan is the DB meters are not accurate! A firmware update is a must! I hope Pioneer DJ fix that. It's not a huge problem but when you spend all that money it's just annoying :(.

[@jeral10]

is the new firmware now! download men

[@JeremyDahl]

Everyone seems to forget a customer base for this thing. Event promoters who bring in varied talent to different venues. Very similar to mobile DJs.

[@michellemuse1584]

Playing on this piece of gear tonight and this was super helpful. Thanks

[@northcounty5239]

Excellent review, I like the transformers in the back ground too!

[@raphymartinez]

If it ran Serato natively and had a nicer screen like that Prime 4 I’d be excited. But that software looks so old and the screen just doesn’t look good at all compared to. Basically,. I want these Jog wheels on a Prime 4 I guess

[@DJGeek]

I agree with you on that if I the prime for had the same type jog Wheels as the xdj-xz or the DDJ 1000 I would definitely buy the Prime 4

[@Corruptness]

@@DJGeek Same, i can't stand small jogs

[@dj-peterofficial2753]

From that I can tell you don't have the Prime 4. I did buy that piece of crap and couldn't get rid of it fast enough. The screen may be bigger, but the amount of info is less and the font size is so big that you can only see half the file name and you have to wait for it to scroll to see the rest. The six rows you can see att a time is on par with the first gen cdj-2000 from 2009. At least you can read the screen from the other side of the room. It also hasn't got a mat finish. Strong light will turn the whole screen in to a mirror where you can't see anything. And that was some of the less bad things about the Prime 4.

[@justsomelid4402]

@@dj-peterofficial2753 Fantastic youve decided for me. I was a little put off by the xz screen after seeing the prime4. Please tell me what else is crap about it

[@dj-peterofficial2753]

@@justsomelid4402 Some things are just personal and depends on what your preferences are. I'm a hardware user only. I've never used a controller or a computer on a gig ever and it's because that solution for me is not on the same level as pure hardware made for the job in a dj-booth. Which means, that hardware solutions from the controller world is out the door when you build stand-alone-units. Like the jog wheel on the P4. It's probably the worst jog I've ever touched, including the controllers I've dabbled with in private. Basic functionality. The CDJ mode doesn't exist on the P4 and whatever the mode is called when you turn of vinyl, it still behaves like vinyl when you press paus/stop. I'm a 100% CDJ mode user based on how I play and and what makes me the best version I can be in the booth as a DJ. For me, who do not scratch, vinyl mode is just an effect like any other. The fact that the unit is made only for use as is, with the internal effects only activated for the internal players (except for the filter), means that all your existing turntables or players can not be used with effects if you aim to use them on this unit. Most DJ's I know, including me, that is just wrong, and it's not like anyone, Denon or reviewers, will tell you that. This is where Pioneer DJ just work, as you would expect from a unit that probably will be a centerpiece in your home and in all the venues that buy a unit like this. Of course there is good things about the unit, like the wireless, build in computer and possibility to change tonality, but those extras does not out weigh the lack of the above mentioned. Not even close. From my perspective.

[@Moonrakerd]

that numark 2002 at the back brings back some memories :)) need a 626 in there as well to get that tear of nostalgia out :DD

[@danquay9504]

Thanks for the great advice on the controller, it certainly helps on making better decisions

[@Khromata]

Great review, thanks!!

[@chrisscott-mckenzie548]

Hopefully, the recent sale of Pioneer is the birth of something new from the brand. Competitive prices and technology Pioneer???????? Who wants to see a ddj1000mk2?

[@frequencyx9131]

Excellent review my Brotha

[@aleksandarkikivideos]

So, what is your opinion about sound quality compared to XDJ-RX2 and compared to DJM-900nxs2 ? :)

[@hot4futureyears2come]

Great review of this unit. I cant see a small bar or venue NOT getting this. I would love to see this everywhere,, really. Any DJ can use it. that is a big plus

[@PAVEL-JAKL]

Great review as always Mojaxx..

[@CarloT99]

Quantum Leap reference ftw 👌🏼

[@Thoma1100]

How are two nxs2 the same price they came out however many years ago. And one cdj coasts more than a flagship controller that does everything. Seems to me that controllers are the future and what pioneer is pushing for.

[@kindpsycho4092]

How do you change the information in the jog wheels

[@stevietee2851]

Thanks for the video man! Just with it being a 2 deck stand alone I have a question. If I had my USB stick running on decks 1 & 2 then connected my Laptop via pro link (Ethernet) would they run on 3 & 4 so in essence using all 4 decks from 2 different sources?

[@sneakBeats1]

I've just asked the same question! Did you find an answer?

[@stevietee2851]

Matt sneakBeats I ended up buying one anyway mate. I can’t find a way to use 3+4 through the lan cable. It plays through 1+2 I’m afraid. Really good controller, just hope this might become a feature in a software update in the future 🙂

[@sneakBeats1]

@@stevietee2851 Ah that's a shame... And you've tried connecting the laptop via USB cable and Rekorbox link yeah?

[@killervacuum]

so basically if you plug in a computer, it will work as expected as a 4 channel unit? no need to look at a laptop screen for loading either so you can just keep it tucked away

[@section23]

Great review, enjoyed that!

[@LLoyoc]

Excellent review!

[@RyanR75]

Is it still worth to buy nowadays? or will there be a new version of this device soon? Please let me know.

[@gunselsenol]

If you play just from USB - can you still see the CUE points on the screen?

[@mikeoxlongdnb]

Pioneer's strategy for last 3-4 years is only focused on milking that cow till death. New products are released with features that was expected on previous releases. They just add as few as possible just to sell with absurd pricing. Except ddj-1000 every product feels like it's not cutting edge but is here just to fill the price gap while just stripping knobs and buttons. And even ddj-1000 was expected to be 4ch standalone. NXS2 is outdate af, but still sells for crazy money! The truth is, that you don't need to learn skills on real decks, learn how to play with shortcuts in rekordbox or add something like xp-1 or ddj-400 to your setup and the only thing you need at a venue - is a pioneer mixer from this decade! That is how their gear is obsolete!

[@igorkizejev4967]

the nexus 2 gear is for clubs and large venues, that's why they overcharge for it. professional gear is always kind of overpriced because the market they cater to is willing to pay the price. sure you can play a fully competent DJ set on a small controller, but nothing beats playing on a full sized mixer and decks even if you are running dj software

[@mikeoxlongdnb]

@@igorkizejev4967 the way professionals spend money for gear isn't that different from common consumer. It's either pricey coz there's no valid competition or the share of the gear is way inferior to the whole budget, that it's easier to just buy it and forget it. Plus pioneer kinda set the standard decades ago and milking it till today. As for playing if you're there to show off, sure you'll want 3-4 decks with top end mixer, but these cases are kinda rare compared to the opposite where you're there just to bring music. No one gives a single fuck about how you do it, as long as dancefloor is happy. You may play a prerecorded set if you like. Hence the gear doesn't matter a lot

[@igorkizejev4967]

Are you serious? Showing off? It's standard gear, I don't know what city you're in, but I'm in Toronto, where every decent club and bar have a cdj+djm setup. You just come with your headphones, a usb stick or a laptop and that's it. You'd be laughed at trying to connect a shitty little controller to the mixer

[@dannytetteh1752]

just like apple

[@dxxz671]

​@@igorkizejev4967 True, but for preparing sets before gigs and home streamin' the XDJ-XZ is nice :D

[@RogerCimon]

I really like those mechanical jog wheels! 😎

[@StarBoyyX]

Xdj Xz or prime 4 , first setup what do you recommend guys ? Can’t make my mind up , hearing complaints about jog wheels on prime 4 and a few things going wrong , but xz has better build quality and less technology ??

[@signsofthetimes886]

Get the xdj xz bro. Learn your craft on pioneer equipment. Its the club standard

[@NightDoctorGNR]

Brilliant review, thanks a lot.....

[@P4JJP]

Great review, as always. Can you confirm that this definitely has a Magvel crossfader on board?

[@reachpersonaltraining]

I wondered that because it doesn’t actually say Magvel above the fader, which is unusual!!??

[@nextlevel153154]

11:38

[@P4JJP]

Dj Nexus thanks , strange though that it hasn’t been labelled with one

[@DJGeorgeDisco]

No it does not have a Magvel crossfader. It is a cheap crossfader. Line faders are cheap as well.

[@michaelcohen6272]

so does this carry the Magvel Fader? im sure Mojaxx mentions it does but it doesnt say so on thne mixer itself

[@jimmyspeakman8484]

So if you hit the shift button 2x you can load another track to channel 4 to use as 4 channel standalone

[@willpolr]

Nope

[@sisyphusvasilias3943]

Thanks Mojaxx

[@joaquinbenabentos]

There is something important that i think is not clear. The soundcard, so the audio quality, I reed that in the xdj xz is not 24bits/192khz, so the audio quiality of the equipment is not equal to a cdj nexus setup. That is the only thing that keeps me wondering if I wan't to buy it or not.

[@Acid2Force]

the animation of the waveforms is extremely stuttering. is that normal ?

[@Mixxwizard]

I was wondering if you or any of your viewers have had this issue with the XDJ Xz. My Hot cues, for a song, will trigger my four top pads as hot cues. But the bottom four pads will trigger my samples. This only happens on deck 2. Deck one will trigger all eight Hot Cues for a song. But not deck 2. I just purchased my XDJ XZ a couple days ago. I'm pretty sure it's something minor I touched. Does anyone know what I need to do to get my bottom four pads back to hot cues again? Thanks in advance

[@opamusic9457]

Thanks for the great review once again. Do the quality of the jog wheels and knobs feels very different from the DDJ-1000?

[@motohddk]

This helped a ton, thank you!

[@TuMalditaMadre]

As someone who owns a Prime 2 and an XZ, I don't understand why people have to come out and say that the Prime 4 is better. Pioneer heads love Pioneer. Denon heads love Denon. Just make great mixes, folks!

[@lextr3110]

prime 4 sound harsh

[@Suntdy007]

True good comments it’s not about the kit any way it’s about you and your skills, a good DJ can smash any bit of kit!

[@krolkoolmarek7074]

Good explications , thank you!

[@bulumkoposwayo6194]

Hi. How do you set the blue waves to appear on XDJ XZ?

[@shanecharley3269]

So how are we looking 10 months later. I'm toying with the idea of this or the prime 4, the freezing issue puts me off the Denon. Or is there any speculation about another similar controller which could incorporate the plus points from the prime. I hate having to make a choice and not being able to get to a dealers for a hands on look

[@robcooper4730]

I've had the XZ for three weeks and love it, full size jogs and FLAC file support along with excellent sound quality

[@Suntdy007]

Prime 4 all the way for me, all those freezing issues have been sorted via firmware updates, the streaming capability with Wi-fi connectivity and true 4 channel stand alone whether you’re streaming, using Serato or using usb, SD, Sata…no brainer…

[@hammydab0mb]

great review thank you ! the unit has no sampler right ? i currently have a sx3 and use the sampler banks for dj drops etc - whats the work around for this ? if any ? really like the idea of the standalone which is what i am looking to move to - thanks

[@Mojaxx]

Not in standalone mode - but it does when using Serato DJ Pro, it’s on pad mode 4.

[@DJGeek]

What if I want to do samples in rekordbox do I have to change my pad mode?

[@thethunderous111]

Hmmm he said it has a Magvel fader ? Is this true. I can’t seem to find any info on this

[@djdommenjay]

It doesn’t have Magvel fader but it’s still decent

[@albertaguilar681]

Will this be close to CD players? I'm thinking on getting 1 for me, but I'm not sure, I have 2 controllers already, 1 DDJ-1000SRT and 1 DDJSZ .

[@dissociative3549]

So you can only switch to decks 3 and 4 if you have a laptop plugged in with serato / rekord box? No way to use 3 AND 4 WITH usbs?

[@BAinthe702]

I just picked up this unit, how do I get my waveform in the main window?

[@jongloverdj]

If it’s like any other CDJ or XDJ Ive ever used, you’ll need to analyse your tracks in Rekordbox in Export mode then sync them to your USB drive to get waveforms, instant BPMs and the ability to sync

[@IamCoast2Coast]

I am regretting getting the prime 4 a bit, might sell my 1210s and S9 set up to grab this

[@lumonicsmusic]

Why are you regretting it? I’m torn between the Prime 4 or XDJ -XZ

[@phillipmarnik]

@lickswell2 Very good advice. Never sell top shelf gear.

[@levrone0075]

@lickswell2 agree, the old technics turntables are a special piece of kit!

[@lextr3110]

prime 4 sound harsh...

[@karimelzein9115]

Stupid question but what do i have to do to use this beast's 3rd and 4th channels? OTHER THAN plugging in a CDJ which i cant afford

[@jasperhay]

Vinyl Turntables

[@joedjsymphony]

In order to display tracking wave forms on the display, do the tracks need to be analysed by Rekordbox? Or could I plug a USB straight in (that has not been analysed) and then the XZ will analysed & display waveforms?

[@biarms]

Must be done via rekord box first otherwise only when the track is saved info

[@mexicalpango]

The actual best controller was the pioneer ddj-S1 make a review on it even if its like 10 years old

[@blackdave25]

Ddj t1

[@mikeprokurat1383]

Okay.....I'm very confused. This is a 4 channel. I saw you tap shift twice to switch between decks 1 and 3. But we can only use two decks? No virtual switching to make deck 1 deck 3 and deck 2 into deck 4? I'm outgrowing my current set up (which is a RANE ONe) and want the ability to spin 4 decks. Is this the set up for me? If not, what do you recommend?

[@kidcal]

How does it sound with playing vinyl on turntables? Is it the same quality as the DJM mixers? I have had issues with sound on the cheaper pioneer controllers like the SX2.

[@PunchineloPow]

Very good question. I would also be Interested in the answer.

[@markyruss]

Can you separate the filter sounds 1 dec say echo 2 deck filter on the knob

[@OfficialDJWolve]

6:00 is the windows issue been resolved yet? Or is it still not working?

[@houstoner]

A whole controller for almost the price of a single CDJ? I'm sold. Currently have the DDJ 1000, but want the standalone. I am trying to hold out though until they make this with 4 channel standalone. However Pioneer will probably tack on another $250 per channel. I am a loyal Pioneer fanboy, but they need to learn a few things from Denon.

[@DJGeek]

I like it I upgraded my DDJ 1000 to it I would never need a four stand-alone deck I'm happy with what I got

[@houstoner]

I like to throw acapellas in some my mixes, and a third and fourth channel are handy for that purpose. Or if you are transitioning between two or three songs in a very short time. Really just depends on DJ style. I'd put that new six channel mixer through the motions if I could afford it lol.

[@josephmcdonnell9125]

does the unit have effects such as reverb on mic, I present Karaoke as well as DJ and need reverb on some occasions.

[@djhovisuk]

Does this controller read serato files on usb as well . cheers

[@DjAhmetDemirağ01]

Dear How do I stop the music from starting when I press hotcue?

[@TheSaabClinicUK]

Small clubs / bars seem to be going for the Prime4 from what ive seen. 2 Of my local bars recently got Prime4's for their main kit. Ive not used one myself yet but keep hearing good things. And you can drop your reckordbox usb keys in and it just reads them !.

[@RPalmieri]

Yes, but is most likely that your beat grids will be off. Engine Prime is not that good. I have sold my Prime4 because of this. I will buy the XZ when they are in stock

[@TheSaabClinicUK]

@@RPalmieri I use Serato, so if i get a Prime4 i will be using it with Serato anyway. I dont really want to change platforms.

[@ricorusso9458]

Ramon Palmieri no its not, i have had sc5000s, it was all fine

[@RPalmieri]

@@ricorusso9458 And I have had the Prime4 and it was off a lot. So different experience

[@ricorusso9458]

Ramon Palmieri hm... i mainly play techno and house music. It even could relay on the settings.

[@DJ.GoldenGlory]

Is the stand alone mixer supported for massive speakers or it should run over active speakers only

[@willpolr]

Slightly weird question. There is essentially no difference between active and passive speakers. One has amps externally one has amps internally. Makes no difference as far as decks or controllers go. You can plug anything into anything in that sense. So you can run 50w active speakers, 2000w active speakers, or a 10,000w amp rack and passive speakers. Balanced XLR outputs are present so all good.

[@DJ.GoldenGlory]

@@willpolr yeah i know what’s the difference between speakers, its all about this stand aloje mixer which it doesn’t have amplifier,

[@willpolr]

@@DJ.GoldenGlory I don’t think you understand as no dj mixer or decks have amplifiers. Not sure what you mean. So what is all about this standalone mixer? You’re not making any sense. No mixer or standalone unit is “supported” for massive speakers or active speakers only. That’s your misunderstanding of music gear. Active speakers can be small or massive. So what’s your real question?

[@DJ.GoldenGlory]

@@willpolr i think you don’t understand at all , i have yamaha mixer with amplifier and i connected them to passive speakers, so do you understand my question now??? I don’t think so

[@willpolr]

@@DJ.GoldenGlory well it’s going to be hard for me to understand until you give me the bloody facts like you just did mate! Ffs. So you have what’s called a POWERED mixer. I definitely understand. I’ve been a DJ for over 30 years and owned a sound system also. I understand. You’re just not very good at asking a bleedin question mate!

[@davidleill1072]

What kind of problems did you run into using external effects?

[@chadnliz2k11]

Can you run Rekordbox on 1 and 2 while running Serato on 3 and 4 simultaneously?

[@Mojaxx]

You can still send audio through channels 3 & 4 from Serato DJ Pro when using standalone, but you won’t have any control unless you switch the unit over to it, one side at a time. So the answer to your question is... kinda... but not really.

[@chadnliz2k11]

@@Mojaxx if you had a usb track playing out on 1 or 2 you cant easily use 3 and 4 for things like Tidal or mass library that you wouldn't load to usb? Thanks for your help and effort!

[@sjenkin1]

Claiming this technology is on par with the nexus 2 a piece of kit released in 2016 is a worry. I'm sure it is nice to play on but pioneer has shown they will never be 'pioneers' again.

[@daveferris5465]

this is a third of the price those were released at tho

[@sneakBeats1]

So, to be clear, can I use 4 channels at once if I use a USB stick and Rekorbox on my laptop?

[@VictorKibalchich]

Its 2 channels standalone and 4 channels as a controller

[@sneakBeats1]

@@VictorKibalchich thanks but that's no clearer to me! I specifically want to use 2 channels in Rekordbox link mode via laptop & USB cable and 2 channels via USB plugged into the XZ. Is this possible?

[@VictorKibalchich]

@@sneakBeats1 all at the same time? No, not possible. But why would you want to? If you're gonna have a laptop, just use Rekordbox. In fact, just get a DDJ1000 and save yourself some money!

[@sneakBeats1]

@@VictorKibalchich not a bad shout! I love my RX2 cos it's given me access to DJM effects and the like, but 2 channels is just too limiting... Gonna look closer at the DDJ1000 now... Cheers

[@DJGeek]

I love my XDJ-XZ so far the problem is I am trying to use it in export mode over ethernet on my 2019 Macbook pro using a USB type C Ethernet adaptor but it does not show as connected after I downloaded the right drivers. Am I doing something wrong?

[@Mojaxx]

I’m afraid you’ll need to contact Pioneer DJ support on that. It did work straight away with my (older) MacBook Pro. Are you definitely on the latest Firmware and Rekordbox version? That’s what I’d check first.

[@DJGeek]

@@Mojaxx I am running the latest rekordbox software and have the latest Macos I will check my firmware and contact Pioneer DJ support

[@davidballard4405]

Is there a stand-alone that you can run 4 channels on?

[@emilianoibarra3537]

how could you add samples on the banks?

[@henriqueproencamarques629]

Hello. I have seen a lot of comments of Pioneer and Denon. Mates not everyone like beer some of us like wine soo it will be always like this. DENON AND PIONEER are like lamborgini and ferrari both are good but in the end both have defects.

[@m-stat9]

Well said. But I support the superior underdog to bring more competition and variation into the booths. Monopolists suck.

[@nnm7761]

serious question, best bang for the buck, this xdj-xz or the xdj-rx2 ??

[@VictorKibalchich]

XZ

[@ramonvaldez8050]

This or prime 4? I have the Rane 72 and my issue is that the line channel limits a bit to soon. Is there a firmware update to fix this? I hope so is driving crazy.

[@DJFITME]

Prime 4

[@lextr3110]

prime 4 sound harsh

[@Suntdy007]

Prime 4

[@DeeManSony]

How did you send return the efx through Ethernet ?

[@K_Gonze]

Does this work with a turntable to play vinyl for channel 3 and 4?

[@VictorKibalchich]

yes

[@OllyNewport]

Regarding export mode not working on your Windows machine. This was an issue for me, turns out that AnyDesk was overriding the networking functions of Rekordbox, quitting AnyDesk fixes the problem.

[@paulo_vadinho_oficial]

pretty good unit, but prime 4 is way better and cheaper

[@djBroRay]

does sound better than the prime4... and the smooth switchover to software to hardware...but the prime4 is still a winner in my book

[@DjTecniq]

Solid review. Would you say the phono preamps are decent or overall great on this unit? Thank you!

[@favioinker]

How could I change 44.100 to 48.000 hz to record?

[@SenorChannels]

how did you get the waveforms on the display??? mine for some reason will not do it.

[@hennez4540]

Do u use record box to analyze your tracks first?

[@spettermark6456]

hey is this set good for new comer to djying ?

[@djcc]

if youre a beginner beginner id recommend getting the ddj sb3 it's great for entry level

[@mlrd6622]

YES!

[@kitanuh7865]

i’m trying so hard to figure out how to do the export mode thing with my computer he explains at 5:40 does anyone know how to do it???

[@pasimon33]

Connect the XZ to your laptop via usb or the 'EXTENSION' lan port. Then open the rekordbox software - switch to export mode using the drop-down menu in the top left corner. On the bottom left of the screen a 'link' button should appear. Click that. Now you can either drag tracks onto the deck icons on your pc to load them, or you can hit the rekordbox button on the xz to browse your library ;) Edit: I think you may have to press the 'REKORDBOX' button first on the unit in order for the link button to appear in the software.

[@RaquelFoster]

I think when you’re looking at pictures online this and the DDJ-1000 seem like a great idea, and the RX2 looks pretty bad in pictures with its goofy little wheels. But the first (and only) controller I ever bought was the DDJ-1000, and those jog wheels are really stupid. In person it is REALLY obvious that they just put cheap phone screens in the jog wheels and masked off the edges to make it more round. There’s no info on the screens that isn’t already right in front of you (whether you’re talking about the DDJ-1000 or the XZ). They’re not touchscreens so you can’t needle search. There’s just no point. But I really like using 3 decks and it sure would be cool to only need to carry the XZ and one CDJ with you to have 3 decks ... but I just think those screens in the wheels are so silly. And honestly my RX2 is such a big heavy chunk of hardware I really don’t think it’s much more convenient than taking three trips to get CDJs and a mixer ... except then you also need a buncha cables. I guess I really don’t even know how I feel. And that main 7” screen ... well ... it’s nice that it has a real CDJ screen, but then it’s not really the same at all because they’re mashing the UI together to have two tracks on one screen. I wish they’d just make an RX2 which had two 7” CDJ screens instead of one shared one. Then it’d actually feel like regular equipment. And if the XZ had two 7” screens and let you plug in a 3rd CDJ I’d probably own one. But then I’d drop it trying to carry it to my car. So nevermind.

[@spiritlevelstudios]

lol. Yep, 2 screens would be nice.

[@Heumar]

Please help guys, I got my unit today and when I’m mixing a 150 bpm song with a 70 bpm song and press sync it will sync the 70 bpm track to 150 like the other one instead of doing 75bpm..... please help, it’s so annoying :( it should stay at half and not boost the track to the limit. I should also mention that I’m using the unit fully in stand alone mode with just an usb drive

[@DanielleKingdjdinosaur]

good feedback reducer.

[@jonm3236]

This doesn't have a Magvel fader btw.

[@LLemm-gh8bb]

DJcityTV: buys Pioneer Standalone Flagship for $2200 with build in premium software and full support to play the club standard. Also DJcityTV: Uses Serato on it... Why?

[@trevor_mounts_music]

dude I know....why the fuck would you buy this to plug a laptop into it? there are tons of awesome serato controllers out there for like...1/4 of the price.

[@ZombieDave2]

Because it’s a review of all of the functions. Including serato.

[@rsrrecordings5583]

Looks wicked, I just wish they’d have Traktor to work with this.

[@PeteBlack76]

What laptop model is that?

[@gedista]

Good stuff,but is it as good as dota 2?

[@marcusneal7428]

So this won't work with an rmx1000 then ?

[@simondowdles3479]

No, there’s a send but no return

[@djwobblesosa6434]

i love sx3 and sz2 is best

[@ReeceYTK]

Can you add in two vinyl turntables?

[@fnk101]

yes

[@MarqueeRene]

I got the XDJ XZ and loved it on first sight. However I had to send it back because of some strange issues: 1. Different behaviour of "4-Beat Loop / Loop cutter" button. In USB mode it works as described but in Rekordbox controller mode it does not cut the loop but exits the loop instead. Extremely confusing if you use both USB and Rekordbox in parallel. 2. Loop IN/OUT point adjusting not working correctly in Rekordbox controller mode. If you have a loop and want to move e.g. LOOP IN point then you can not use the outside of the jog wheel. It's only working when you turn the outside wheel very fast or if you press the platter down (like scratching). In USB it works correctly, just RB Controller mode it's not working. 3. Headphone issues. If I was listening on Headphone to a track which is also played on the master (e.g. Cue mix with master or the channel on CUE is mixed in) then the sound in headphone is somhow "cancelled out" like I was using a noise cancelling Headphone (much less bass and gets distorted when turning the volume up to acutally hear something). Did not have this issue with my DJM 800 or DDJ1000. That was my biggest problem with the XZ. :/ 4. Display quality. It's a small display but also the resolution is very bad and also the two parallel waveforms kind of "wobbeling" due to low frame rate and both waveforms are drawn one after each other. This was confusing to me. Rekordbox also has those issues but expected a more "smoother" look on a standalone unit running USB media. It's a pitty. I did love this unit and had no problem ignoring the display and using it just as a super fancy RB Controller but especially the headphone issue was annoying me a lot. @DJCityTV: Can you confirm the issues 1., 2. and 3.? I tried Pioneer support before I returned the XZ but that was not helpful. 1+2 must be definetely fixable via Software. Not sure about the Headphone issue (3.) but maybe the unit I had was malfunctioning...

[@spiritlevelstudios]

Did you get an exchange unit?

[@MarqueeRene]

@@spiritlevelstudios I actually did send the unit back within the 30 days money back. points 1. and 2. are certain SW bugs which should be easy to fix (point 2. actually was last week confirmed by Pioneer that this will be fixed - Point 1. I wouldn't care as there is another option to cut loop length) As nobody else is actually complaining about point 3 (the headphone issue) I would now bet that this unit was defect so this seems not to be a general issue. Point 4: The display. Yes, that is still outdated however Pioneer support said they improved something there concerning the wobbling. Did not have a chance to check this. Now I have two SC5000 which are great but also have a few small issues but which are certainly possible to fix in SW. Still love the Pioneer mixer and now thinking again to buy an XDJ XZ. The mixer section is great and if the sw bugs are fixed you can always use it as a controller and Rekordbox will be updated always in the future. Or I go with a Pioneer mixer alone with the SC5000 but DJM900 NXS2 is not really much cheaper than the XDJ XZ and DJM 750MK2 is missing some small stuff like the SPACE color FX and the X-PAD where you can e.g. change the filter frequency when using a reverb... Live is complicated :D

[@spiritlevelstudios]

@@MarqueeRene interesting. Thanks for the update 🙂

[@MarqueeRene]

@@spiritlevelstudios Actually bought XDJ XZ today. Still love that thing! Can use SC5000s on channel 3+4. Denon + Pioneer in parallel. Will be a fun experiment. Maybe I'll do a review video or so after some time ;)

[@ebull666]

Fake speling mistakes