Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000 Review - Best Rekordbox DJ Controller?

[@P4JJP]

Great review Joey and as a owner of this controller, I can concur that this is Pioneer’s most complete model to date with the jog wheels being the stand out feature.

[@leehaiber9837]

Jeremy Prince I totally agree with you. I have had this unit for about 2 weeks and love it. Jog wheels the best, hardware based beat and sound color effects bang, and the cleaner lay out and work flow of the buttons is the joint. And for all you Serato lovers (which I was since scratch live) don't be put off by Rekordbox DJ. The software is very similiar and as stable as Serato. With the added bonus of much better library management and related tracks browsing. After switching to RB 2 years ago, I honestly have never looked back. Now you have the ultimate controller to go with it. I highly recommend it to to any one.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks all :)

[@keithdixon2851]

Should I buy the ddj 1000 if I'm going to only dj at home. It seem a little big but I like it.

[@deaneager]

I've had my DDJ 1000 for around 2 years. I had a a Traktor Kontrol S4 mk2 beforehand, a great controller in its own right (and arguably more powerful than the DDJ 1000). I happened to be walking past a music equipment shop and they happened to have a DDJ 1000 demo unit on display. I popped in, had a play, and after just a couple of minutes I'd made the decision I was going to buy it. I've not looked back since. The only thing I miss from Traktor and the S4 mk2 is being able to assign a channel to sample playback, and therefore having a much higher level of control over your sample playback. But the pay-off is that I'm now using kit at home that is has very, very similar experience to the Pioneer kit in most venues.

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one Dean, the DDJ-1000 is an awesome controller :)

[@andreysemenov6393]

been waiting years to upgrade my $400 dj controller ive had for 7 years.. finally there is something truly exciting :)

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one, enjoy!

[@_cr8ive_]

This is the Lamborghini of controllers. . .the price makes it a no-brainer upgrade. 💪❤👈👍🕺🕺🕺🕺

[@digitaldjtips]

It's priced so competitively!

[@WazzyTV]

can you midi map it to serato

[@digitaldjtips]

It's not compatible with Serato DJ Pro

[@whendoesthisend]

Will it be compatible with Traktor ? Maybe?

[@Laflash1]

They need to have an update that allows you to zoom in on the waveform

[@digitaldjtips]

Good feedback, thanks Ethan!

[@andyredshaw3574]

Love this guys vibe, very good presentation 👌

[@OfficialDJWolve]

Look forward to getting mine later this year 😉

[@digitaldjtips]

Wish Black Friday came sooner :D

[@OfficialDJWolve]

Digital DJ Tips I can wait, time fly's when your having fun 😊

[@dogin004]

Will Pioneer ever come out with a DDJ S1000??? Curious to see if they come out with a Serato version.

[@digitaldjtips]

Fingers crossed!

[@ralphzavaglia6869]

I really hope so

[@TheFunkloft]

Would be kind of dumb, imo.

[@mgtow-balance3409]

pioneer is now selling rekordbox to compete against serato so, i don't see why pioneer would make a serato unit midi mapping, anyone?

[@Spark972]

I don't think so because this have been created to push people into the Rekordbox ecosystem.

[@Spark972]

Bought mine on day 1 and never looked back. I still need to crawl sometimes into the Pioneer ergomic (memory call / memory lop / hot cue / hot loop) and so other things, but it is highly manageable.

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice :)

[@keithdixon2851]

Do you use it for home only? I want one but for home only

[@soiceyboy33]

I’ve been waiting for this!

[@digitaldjtips]

:D

[@echno4727]

Any advice on using 1210s with these? is there an amp available? because vinyl sounds terrible through them.

[@daleramdeen9320]

Looking forward to the serato dj version, hopefully they continue making for serato in the future. I'm doubting they're gonna stop at the sz2.

[@digitaldjtips]

That would make for a nice Gear Prophecy episode I believe :)

[@djkoilive]

Looks great! Thank you for all you do!

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome!

[@lustforlow-end6022]

This is really tempting me. The only other thing I would liked to have seen would have a Time knob on the Fx strip. It's so much more satisfying squealing the echo with a knob as opposed to buttons! If you don't know what I mean it's just when the echo gets to very small increments it sounds like a squeal... Lots of fun!

[@digitaldjtips]

for us, the effects here (While more equivalent to club gear) are not the strongest part of this device.

[@akinkunmicook2977]

Watched it again! F%cking brilliant review!!! I think this will be my next controller!!!

[@digitaldjtips]

Excellent!

[@nighthawk3590]

i think that price tag is a move to grab even more market share from serato.and its working

[@digitaldjtips]

Agreed!

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Great review as always, keep it up

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks :D

[@halcyondaystunes]

9 mins for ddj 1000 and 20 mins for the SB3. Come on guys...I remember when your Rekordbox controller reviews were long. Surely this deserved more than this. I've had this controller for nearly 2 months now and it's amazing. Sorry joey. Love your reviews but Phil should do a more in depth one too.

[@digitaldjtips]

Hey man! Thanks for the feedback :) I hear you - we're trying out a slightly different method of presenting info here by squeezing in more details in a shorter time frame. But thanks again for your feedback, which we always value! -Joey

[@digitaldjtips]

and I'll see if I can pull Phil into the studio to spend his share of quality time with this beaut ;) -Joey

[@Spark972]

As a content creator too, I don't like long video as a viewer too.

[@kutasimusic]

I owned one of these for a couple of weeks, but couldn't make it work with my laptop. It could be either Windows 10 or Rekordbox problem, but i got random crashes and gave up finding a solution. Interestingly my laptop works super fast with gaming and sound or video editing, but when conntected this DDJ-1000 everything just went wrong... In summary I still don't feel comfortable using a laptop (though a MAC could be different) but i don't want to risk and get any problems during a live gig. So that's why i went for an XDJ-RX or RX2.

[@digitaldjtips]

Might be an issue with Rekordbox DJ, Windows 10 and the DDJ-1000 driver? :)

[@waynehick]

Hi. Have you tried running turntables through the phono input on channels 3 and 4? I've heard Pioneer have really cut corners on the pre-amp leading to a low quality sound when playing vinyl??

[@jaydin15]

Thanks Phil you delivered as promised :) Great work.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks man!

[@hot4futureyears2come]

Job well done. This is the best controller I ever seen hand down. The ns7111 is the only other controller that will be perfect.

[@digitaldjtips]

Yup, the NS7III is good too :) Our NS6II review is forthcoming - also a solid controller, probably my current favourite for Serato DJ Pro -Joey

[@tricky4amit]

Just got my DDJ-1000, Can’t believe haven’t updated NS7iii for so long. In a way not surprised as it’s been sold to Denon. I wanted updated NS7iv or something but I’ll take the pioneer now

[@DJKISSchitown]

Jose Lugo I agree. I still have my ns7iii and now the ddj 1000. Both feel and work top notch.

[@sawyerthereal]

I own the NS7III and I love the thing, especially the built quality, but I also like using Rekordbox. So this or the RZ will be my next buy!

[@jakegloschat7480]

need to upgrade from my DDJ-SX1 and this looks like the one. Trying to encourage other DJs in the strip club community to start using controllers rather than VDJ automix. Hopefully rolling up with this will help.

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one Jake :)

[@daghirazvan3007]

Did anyone else notice the sequencer functionality is missing from the DDJ-1000? Is there any workaround to get this working?

[@digitaldjtips]

Hey Daghi, not that we know of

[@diddy2790]

This looks fucking insane basically a cdj setup for £1000 , will defintly be picking this up in the coming weeks

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice! Let us know what you think Jamie :)

[@Rabbotzo]

Hi There Digital DJ Tips. I really like the DDJ-1000 and actually bought it because of your review. But here lies one question, which makes me really really sad that nobody mentioned this. The question being, why does every reviewer seem to overlook the problem with the beat effects unit on this controller? Pioneer is well aware of this problem and stated in their forums, that due to a inherent problem with the signal pathing regarding the beat effects unit, the controller tends to cut the sound for some milliseconds so that perfektly beatmatched tracks jump out of sync and when disengaging the effects unit the tracks actually jump back so that they are in sync again. Because of that failure in design, i have returned my unit and won´t recommend anyone to buy this unit until pioneer fixed this problem in a reliable way other than telling everybody that lowering the latency of the recordbox dj software will help (yeah if lowering some latency will actually negate a hardware problem). Thanks in advance for your answer. Oh btw, pioneer was kind enough to delete all of the posts regarding this problem in their forums.

[@digitaldjtips]

I have a feeling it's something that they will remedy at one point in the future :) Hopefully!

[@vannahgraceful4079]

Would you recommend that DDJ 1000 for me

[@SuperBubba360]

They could not add a crossfader curve adjustment knob and hamster switch?

[@cahilla54]

It can be changed within Rekordbox/Serato I think

[@seasickbaby]

I passed up on this controller, since I already have the DDJ-RR (which works just fine). I wanted a full DJ layout (mixer, CDJs). I will, at some point, buy this controller though...

[@digitaldjtips]

I like the DDJ-RR :) this is on a totally different level though!

[@duboi1475]

Dj SeaSick If you’re comfortable with waiting a bit... I’d wait and see if they launch a Stand alone Clone of this for 1700-2200. I love this kit, But I think I’ll be kicking myself within a year for not just dealing with my RX and waiting for the club layout Standalone.

[@duboi1475]

Now if deck-saver would get on the ball and make a freaking cover and someone make a shelved flight case that doesn’t cost 1/2 as much as the controller. (Looking at you Odyssey) Love this kit. .. would have paid $1000 more to be able to plug 2 USBs in and Browse on the screens... or a 3rd screen just for Browsing. But overall very happy I didn’t get the DDJ-RZ or RZX. In the Army we had a saying. “Train as you Fight!” And this is hands down the best option for under 6K.

[@duboi1475]

Monday March 26th on the Decksaver!! just got an email from them

[@digitaldjtips]

Solid!

[@lag3432]

Did they discontinue the DDJ1000? Looking like it cause I can't find one from top source for awhile now. Wonder whats coming out

[@digitaldjtips]

No they haven't, though there may be a shortage at the moment

[@debreuyn]

what speakers are those behind you, they look rad. KIFF video

[@digitaldjtips]

Hey Gareth, Focal Twin6 Bes

[@Djherny10]

Pioneer DJM 750 mk2, 900 nexus or DDJ 1000? Construction quality is the same?

[@digitaldjtips]

The mixers you mentioned have metal enclosures. The DDJ-1000 is mostly plastic :)

[@lindsaymaria2876]

Great talk through, thanks. The mixer fx are standalone, correct? (i.e beat FX can be assigned to line/phono inputs) Great controller! Frequency selectors on the beat FX would have been awesome.

[@halcyondaystunes]

Linz Mars yes they are. It is pretty much a standalone mixer. All sound colour effects and beat fx are hardware based

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes the mixer effects are standalone :)

[@sawyerthereal]

So for Rekordbox , would you recommend this over the RZ?

[@digitaldjtips]

Hmmm, well here's our review of the RZ: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-ddj-rz/ But yes, the 1000 is five stars ⭐

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

This makes the RZ obsolete imo

[@mick_justmick]

@@Nogi-aka-DJNugz how so? Besides the jog wheels I don't see how it's any better for using rekordbox. But I'd like to hear your thoughts.

[@thecelebrationdj]

I've invested in a DDJ-1000. My old laptop can't run Rekordbox. I'm considering getting a 2018 MacBook Pro i9. Though I'm hearing that the new M1 chip is going to change all processing. Is it worth waiting for Pioneer/Apple to work out the kinks keeping Big Sur from DJ softwares? Or will an i9 with 16-32gb of RAM be more than enough processing power for a wedding/corp DJ? (I presume someday I'll want to use the lighting features of Rekordbox).

[@digitaldjtips]

I'm trying to hold off at the moment for the Macbook's that get released this year, the Mac you mentioned will be more than good enough though

[@thecelebrationdj]

@@digitaldjtips you mean you're holding off on purchasing until they release the new Macs? What do you think the benefits of the next Gen will be for DJing?

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes, I'm not holding off for DJing purposes particularly my machine is multi-purpose. The rumours are there is a 14" Macbook Pro coming with multiple ports (again), Magsafe charging (again) and an updated Apple chip which will be lightning fast for creative power users.

[@kidcal]

How is the sound quality playing normal vinyl on turntables? Is it as good as djm mixers? Or do you feel the sound is slightly flat? I am looking to upgrade to 1000 as my current controller I have sx2 the vinyl sound going through is really bad.

[@digitaldjtips]

Don't expect the DDJ-1000 to be amazing. you could get some vinyl pre-amps and feel into the line inputs instead. www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=rolls+phono+preamp+red&ascsubtag=1603873816357nqtd&tag=digitren0f-21

[@kidcal]

@@digitaldjtips thanks Joey for the tip. Will get one to solve my set up problems hopefully.

[@VintageTape1982]

I can''t decide between the DDJ1000 or the Native Instruments S8. There both awesome in different ways. In fact you can''t really even compare the two. So how am I ever going to decide which to choose?? :(

[@digitaldjtips]

You need to decide whether you need jogwheels or not, and also whether you want to use Traktor or Rekordbox DJ :) The S8 doesn't have jogwheels and uses Traktor, while the DDJ-1000 has full-sized jogwheels and uses Rekordbox DJ.

[@mrblend]

What sound card is being used in this compared to the SZ2?

[@digitaldjtips]

Both are 24 bit/44.1 kHz

[@NoobMasterX1]

Great video, very informative

[@digitaldjtips]

Cheers brotha :)

[@XBASS247]

I order some today about sell my cdj mk3 but I noticed something, where is release start ,this is important too me

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice, what do you mean by release start? :)

[@XBASS247]

Digital DJ Tips Release start is how fast the platter starts up it also affects the tightness of the jog wheel when pitch bending ,the two nobs one is the brake but most cdjs just have start Release

[@XBASS247]

Digital DJ Tips do you think I’ve stepped backwards going from cdj1000mk3 to this controller ,

[@digitaldjtips]

Don't think so - they're both good! :)

[@si_monster7365]

What are the recommended laptop specs for using rekordbox as a performance software? I am thinking of selling my xdj rx2 for a ddj 1000, but that’s not a good plan if my laptop is too slow.

[@digitaldjtips]

Should be able to find them here: rekordbox.com/en/support/system.php :)

[@davidcojulun6299]

Do you guys think that there is going to be a bigger version of this one?

[@digitaldjtips]

Good question David - probably not any time soon, but it's very possible :)

[@davidcojulun6299]

@@digitaldjtips oh! I hope, it would be nice to have the RZ sequencer as an option as well wit the djm 900 nexus xpad and the 3 band filter for the fx though. That would be nice haha. Thanks for replying.

[@AngelManuelPerez]

How does it compare to the Denon DJ MCX8000? Also, could you compare Rekordbox to Engine Prime in an article or video at some point

[@digitaldjtips]

It's a bit smaller than the MCX8000, plus you can do more with the screens on the MCX8000 (eg library browse).

[@AngelManuelPerez]

As archaic as this may sound, I haven't used software for DJing beyond music management and still use the first setup I got as a beginner, two NDX800s with a 4 channel mixer. Looking to upgrade to something more recent for better creative options. Which would you recommend more from a software perspective? Again, I'd love a more in-depth comparison of Rekordbox and Engine Prime :D

[@mgtow-balance3409]

i use traktor. my dj partner prefers serato, but based on the videos that i've seen, rekordbox BLOWS these softwares away! you have full audiovisual control -- music and lighting, right through your controller. no light man needed anymore. and when paired with the ddj xp1, no other software beats it check it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqjUdGiOh5x8iKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/poS0kHtrd9-He80

[@GJohny7]

this made me want it more ...cant for summer to get it

[@digitaldjtips]

Send us a pic once you've got it in your set-up!

[@duboi1475]

GJohny7 ... Facebook @roadsideDJs I have a couple videos up. Still trying to get all the video issues ironed out using iPhones over WiFi as cameras. But adding more vids weekly :)

[@gt4033133]

How are you.. The headroom output level on a ddj 1000 is set to -9 dB. I'm looking for that clear crystal sound when you download a new song from a record pool it sounds great on my laptop iTunes using jbl speakers but when I play the same song on my ddj 1000 controller with Recorbox it sounds flat not as loud and clear . I'm using most settings defaults on my controller and my Allan and heath all 12 o'clock the final sound is not the same as the download song sounds. Any advice Thanks

[@digitaldjtips]

Weird, not really as audio is pretty subjective and you're using the same file

[@MadInsanity]

Should I sell my SX2 and pull the trigger on this? I use VDJ as content unlimited is amazing.

[@digitaldjtips]

Not sure you'd be gaining anything - the SX2 is a great controller.

[@Uemitay]

This as a stand-alone would be perfect, maybe in 1-2 years

[@digitaldjtips]

Maybe an XDJ-RX1000? I like it!

[@TheFunkloft]

This will never ever happen if Pioneer wants to keep selling CDJs and DJMs.

[@Spark972]

That's what I was waiting for after being deceived by the XDJ-RX/RX2 sizes et layout.

[@RockFoxDJ]

The Funkloft Pioneer makes their money with their controllers and standalones but makes their brand with their CDJs. I reckon an all in one XDJ NXS would outsell a CDJ NXS setup by a factor of 3 or 4 to 1.

[@Uemitay]

Rock Fox A standalone xdj nexus Controller would be the best Pioneer could offer. No more multiple cases, unreliable Link Connections, more compacts, etc...

[@LLoyoc]

Great review! I got to have it!

[@digitaldjtips]

Go get one :D

[@roraivenezziola2975]

i can use sequencer with this controller like ddj rx or ddj rr?

[@digitaldjtips]

Haven't tried it, but maybe with something like the DJS-1000 :)

[@MistaCham]

Great review ... too bad they wont release one for Serato... Sucks really

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for watching Adrian :)

[@petersamyn1839]

Can u get the name and title of song in jogweels plz ?

[@digitaldjtips]

Hey Peter! It's a DJ Joey Santos original :)

[@richardfarrington85]

If I plug in turntables via phono inputs am I right in saying only the colour fx work not the best effects? Thanks

[@digitaldjtips]

All effects should work if you do that, they are all hardware effects (99% sure - without checking!)

[@richardfarrington85]

Digital DJ Tips right ok. Good to know. Thanks for the reply

[@gamingheadztvMediaHeadztv]

do you know if i can put innofaders on the line faders ?

[@digitaldjtips]

Good question - doesn't appear to be on the list of compatible mixers (yet): www.innofader.com/compatible.php

[@gamingheadztvMediaHeadztv]

ty

[@richardinnis7134]

My question will it work with serato im not a big fan of rekord box

[@digitaldjtips]

Just a Rekordbox controller :)

[@jmoak311]

Could someone explain to me the difference in these jogs vs the sz or the sx? I own a ddjsx and turntables but I have never djd with cdj’s 😳

[@digitaldjtips]

The main difference is that the DDJ-1000 jogs have built-in screens and are "mechanical". That means they've got ball bearings like a CDJ-2000NXS2 and they have a mechanical top plate that you press down on to execute a scratch or shuttle the jog. The DDJ-SZ and DDJ-SX have touch-capacitive jogwheels, meaning they don't have the same ball bearings, and you only have to touch them lightly in order to stop a track or scratch :)

[@elijah1244]

How is the sound quality when playing vinyl through this controller?

[@digitaldjtips]

It's decent and clean :)

[@LeonEdwards1976]

Looks awesome. The pricing got to be a tactical move, compared to the RZ/SZ (SZ is what I have) - To bring people over to Rekordbox DJ. What a great price. All those effects and the effects strip on the hardware. Love it.

[@digitaldjtips]

Love it so much I've been DJing with it here at home and trying it at a few gigs now (shhh don't tell Pioneer DJ ;) ) -Joey

[@MrInternationalSound]

I'm too loyal to serato. I'm a faithful man

[@mrblend]

the RZ and SZ2 has a superior sound card no?

[@akinkunmicook2977]

Truth! But this one or the Serato version! Again, great review!!!!!

[@freshkidd23]

Does this work for serato as well?

[@digitaldjtips]

No, unfortunately not.

[@freshkidd23]

Digital DJ Tips darn it. Was gona sell my Sx2 and get one of these. Guess that’s out the window. Have too much music to redo everything in another software. Took me for ever to get organized. They should name them compatible for both program. I hope serato got something new dropping soon

[@kugamusic3456]

It may I have a ddi rb and any dj software I use with it works, this may be due the the reason as it sends out a midi signal, I don’t get all of the effects tho. I would do some more research on this topic my guess is the screens won’t work but you will never know until you try

[@Dman79797]

Good thing Mines been on back order for a little over a month

[@digitaldjtips]

😬

[@selectahkalloo1340]

This is a great unit and will also be great for a giveaway!!

[@digitaldjtips]

:D

[@forrestdaniel427]

Hi Joey! Can you do a b2b with two laptops using this controller?

[@digitaldjtips]

Hi Forrest! You can - it has two USB sockets for laptops :)

[@HriishiiOfficial]

Which one is best pioneer DJ ddj 1000 vs denon mcx8000

[@VintageTape1982]

I just bought this controller. And it is the first time that I started using Rekordbox software. I used to work with Traktor. In Traktor there are 2 ways to use the sync function. The most common way is to pick one deck as the master Tempo. And then the other Track will sync to the master tempo deck. However in Traktor there is also the function of General Master Tempo. That you can set your self. You just type the bpm number. And all tracks you load will always sync to that BPM number. That way you never have to choose a deck to be a master deck. Does anybody know if Rekordbox has this function and where to find it?

[@digitaldjtips]

No, it doesn't.

[@karimelzein9115]

Would these work fine with Virtual DJ? What can i get that is similar to this but kinda for VDJ

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes it works with Virtual DJ

[@karimelzein9115]

@@digitaldjtips Its 2021 now. Im worried about buying the DDJ 1000 and then they release a newer version later in the year. OR they release a new XZ with 4 channel capability (for example). What do you think?

[@digitaldjtips]

I think you shouldn't be worried, even if they do the DDJ-1000 will still be an excellent bit of pro gear that will last year many years. It's impossible to try and keep up with the latest and greatest.

[@deejaytrek6875]

a very good dj controller, I hope they will make like this too that is compatible with Serato Dj Pro, It's not that I don't like Rekordbox but for the reason that I already invested most of my time with serato and Im used to it.

[@wavy7662]

how's the weight? is it a heavy controller?

[@digitaldjtips]

It's 6 kg

[@reniskarruli208]

Can this controller be used with virtual dj 8?

[@digitaldjtips]

Not sure on that one, probably needs the latest version but I'm sure the VDJ website will tell you

[@Drum4Chops88]

Nice review By the way please can you tell how to connect my 2000NX2 to external input please Detail ? Thanks :)

[@digitaldjtips]

What are you trying to connect it to?

[@Drum4Chops88]

@@digitaldjtips pioneer CDJ 2000NXS2

[@digitaldjtips]

If you're trying to a plug a CDJ into the DDJ-1000 you can simply run an RCA cable from the CDJ to one of the channels at the back of the DDJ-1000

[@Drum4Chops88]

@@digitaldjtips will it sync beats

[@RC75]

Been playing on it since the release date and I never watch to the dispays. Only now and then for the bpm.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks :)

[@RealGriff86]

Are there any downsides? From users?

[@digitaldjtips]

I'm sure there are but we haven't heard any, the response to the 1000 has been overwhelmingly positive from our community

[@DJ_Gale]

Strip out version of earlier controllers from pioneer. NO master filter, NO second FX controls, only 1 fx per deck select or master, for exemple you can not selec FX ON on deck 1 and 2 and leave 3 and 4 without FX, LOOP is made worse, on DDJ RZX, DDJ RZ, DDK RX, DDJ RR looping was perfect(you have buttons to select loop size and button to activate and deactivate loop) now you can chose to map auto loop size for exemple 4 bars and when you press ACTIVATE LOOP button it always will activate 4 bar loop, there is no loops size select buttons on controler and no maping option of them. When you use PAD FX there is no parameter buttons, but you can map it (as I am) on SEARCH track buttons (exemple: use 1/2 echo or beat roll , pres button to make it smaler or bigger 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 or 1, 3/4, 2, 4...) there is no sampler colour FX knob as on DDJ RZ DDJ RZX, there is no master colour FX knob, there is no NEEDLE SEARCH, there is no REC and PLAY and SLOT buttons for SAMPLER, there is no PAUSE stop time knob, key shift buttons, no KEY SYNC button... Becouse DDJ 800 have more buttons i bought it insted of DDJ 1000 but I so regret selling DDJ RZ, and olso regret why i didnt bought used DDJ RX insted new DDJ 800...

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for weighing in Dragan

[@jonathanmireles1483]

Everyone! Post below should i get the Ddj 1000 or ddj rx

[@digitaldjtips]

Good question, they're both nice! Here's our full review on the RX too: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-ddj-rx/

[@fergalno1]

The 1000 for the jogs and mixer.

[@juliocruiz2028]

I have it. And I love it

[@digitaldjtips]

DDJ-1000 would be best for most people.

[@spagbolflippertygibbet7139]

Does it work with Traktor?

[@digitaldjtips]

Just Rekordbox DJ at this stage :)

[@djtallt]

Anyone Know the release date here in U.S. ?

[@digitaldjtips]

It's already available :)

[@djtallt]

Digital DJ Tips ok I pre ordered and the date hasn’t been known that’s why I ask. I’ll just keep waiting

[@GabriGlider]

Guys need help. Buying ddj 1000 or 2xdj 1000 mk2 with a simple mixer?

[@digitaldjtips]

No simple answer to that! We'd go for the controller.

[@Konflikt4545]

Your info is wrong, you can search your tracks with the dials at the top right of the controller on both decks.

[@digitaldjtips]

Cool thanks for the update!

[@LNOYOU]

Ddj rz vs ddj 1000 ??

[@digitaldjtips]

Here's our RZ review: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-ddj-rz/

[@renerodriguez1876]

How’s the sound quality on this? I heard that it’s the same as the ddj sx2

[@digitaldjtips]

It's a great controller, sounds good - here's our full thoughts: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-ddj-1000/

[@seasickvision]

Wait... The jog wheels on the DDJ-RZ & DDJ-RZX are touch sensitive? Really??? I thought they were mechanical...

[@pulsomagneticopm5111]

Very punctual comments. A reference guide. May get one of them. Always wanted some cdj and a djm. Still using the xdj Rx. I still on the balance think is better using the computer- Only to prepare. May be this will make me change my mind.

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes, trying to squeeze in as much info in as little time possible (for all our attention spans' sakes!) ;) -Joey

[@djshokivevo]

Nice dj

[@digitaldjtips]

Awesome :)

[@magik22]

Anyone else’s order keep getting pushed back???

[@digitaldjtips]

We keep hearing that people are still waiting...

[@XBASS247]

Yep 👍🏾 I’m waiting too

[@pauldubyou78]

Can you dj off USB sticks with this controller?

[@digitaldjtips]

Not with this one, no

[@fergalno1]

No

[@CheOlivermztroliver]

The only thing that would make this perfect is if it were compatible with serato dj pro

[@digitaldjtips]

Would be awesome :)

[@xenoblack3]

Came here for a hands on review. Left here feeling like this is just a bad commercial.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for your honest feedback :)

[@HiFiInsider]

the screen is too small.

[@digitaldjtips]

Wish there was a way to zoom in on the waveforms!

[@stevenmaneri1972]

No mention of the Denon McX 8000s as a better comparable with its 2 usb inputs???? Hellooooooo LoL

[@digitaldjtips]

:)

[@akinkunmicook2977]

Bad ass yo!

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks Paige!

[@WazzyTV]

can you midid map it to serato with no problems now

[@rivaldoriyanto7072]

"low framerate screen like idunno in a cdj 2000 nxs 2" WHY IS THE TOP OF THE RANGE PIONEER GEAR SO BAD LMAO. their best products are the controllers and software atm imo

[@digitaldjtips]

Which controller do you like best?

[@Dyreckt1]

I just bought one and all I have to say is ffffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@digitaldjtips]

😆

[@CardinalKolt]

Can you donate one to me?

[@digitaldjtips]

XD

[@romer2279]

the cheapest and the best ! are you giving away one?? (",)

[@digitaldjtips]

We'll see ;)

[@romer2279]

Digital DJ Tips 😎👍

[@Atem_S.]

Browsing is really stupid!!! All controllers have them almost why this one has to remove it??? Typical Apple!

[@digitaldjtips]

Yeah definitely something we would've liked to see on there 👍

[@Logminer]

There's browsing on the top right...

[@asmokanu]

You will bring your laptop anyway, and it has much much better display than any dj controller or player. In this case i really like - they saved some weight and size of the unit by NOT adding a display for browsing. And browsing via jog displays are not very practical, IMO. And ddj-1000 just barely fits my pretty big suitcase (something about 29-30in), and this is just an epic win for me.

[@vincentkeys9476]

Lol Pioneer chasing denon

[@digitaldjtips]

:)

[@miamichi5]

Yeah that's all good..but can't use Serato or VDJ software...so it's useless only Redbox which totally sucks! What a huge mistake on Pioneer DJ part...👎!

[@digitaldjtips]

The DDJ-1000 does work with Virtual DJ.

[@TheRealLessonsLearned]

Wow...halatang accent mo!

[@2l1e]

Could you use this for 2 regular vinyl decks and the other 2 for rekordbox?

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes

[@2l1e]

@@digitaldjtips Thanks 👍

[@runningbull6178]

dose this Controller also compatible with serato as well as Rekord bx

[@digitaldjtips]

no.