Pioneer DJ OPUS-QUAD Review: You Fancy, Huh? | Beatsource Tech

[@TheDropInn]

Mojaxx, you're an absolute gem of a human mate. The DJ community is bloody lucky to have you.

[@SunCollective]

i second this...

[@darrentanner6245]

3rd here , top bloke

[@lerrynhawke3375]

4th

[@krazy2094]

He’s a 100% bellend

[@DJRyanJamesUK]

5th! One of the most fair reviewers on YT! Fantastic stuff mate! Opus Quad is not for me either especially as a Serato user yet again we are going to be the after thought for this VERY expensive piece of kit. It almost feels quite boutique and like you said in high end or quirky enviroments like a high end wedding,super trendy cocktail bar etc I can see this working. It does have a place for sure but im more of a traditionalist like you Mojaxx CDJs and a DJM glued together kinda guy. I do love the smooth echo out though and the hot cue/temp Cue feature.

[@GaborOrszaczky]

We will see this in beach clubs, bars, rooftop terraces and 5 star hotels... Looks stylish and has a good feature set. It will find its own market, no doubt...

[@Reticuli]

Maybe some where it's an impromptu party with a DJ bringing their own front end, but because of its lack of old Rekordbox compatibility is not appropriate for installations, rather strictly for DJs who only ever bring their own gear to venues, bedroom DJs, and mobile DJs who do formal events where laptops, controllers, and industrial-looking club gear looks out of place. You're right about rooftop terraces and 5 star hotels, but we're talking when people rent those or yachts out for wedding or cocktail party. If you have visiting DJs on this set-up, that would be an issue.

[@tomislavbuzant8155]

With flight case its around 30 Kg ... no DJ will be happy with it. Club Dj's come anyway with USB sticks to a club setup (CDJ 2000, 3000)

[@aries8536]

​@@ReticuliIf it's an impromptu party 99% of DJs would bring something smaller even w/2 decks only. This thing huge

[@djpixipete7134]

Mojaxx, this is absolutely my favourite video of yours ever. Your sign out, authentic taste review is absolutey beautiful. And nothing like a massive personal conundrum curve ball to show how vulnerable your willing to go! Asthetics vs Performance vs Potential. So good to see how your personal taste was really bringing tested by the top bar performance of this product. Great and thorough review as always and I didn't think it possible, but in my mind you just created a new top level of reviewer award. You are the Michelin 🌟. In my taste of course.

[@SoleChannelMusic]

The only thing I can tell Pioneer is “If it ain’t broke DONT FIX IT” - Mo this is by far the best review and most accurate review I have seen you do, yes a few updates could fix a few things but DEF the design is a miss, not a big one but def a miss for giving the XDJ XZ a proper follow up

[@DjeasyMixmaster]

Totally agree

[@BillClinton228]

I dont really care about the design... the features dont justify that insane price.

[@JustinJacobsjustlove]

I feel like this is more of a high end, in home, art piece. Like you're the DJ that displays this in their living room for guests when they come over.

[@andresmarroquin1123]

i want to be that dj $$$ LOL

[@JustinJacobsjustlove]

@@andresmarroquin1123 lol I feel you

[@djsoomo]

exactly- its a rich mans latest plaything, big boys toys - not a working djs main rig

[@RadekPilich]

or maybe a piece for elderly djs, that don't want to invest into cutting edge stuff, but would like a "classic" device for the digital age to play with their (grand) kids 😅

[@teflondaprince]

It looks more like something for “KZbin Djs”

[@Musical.Maze.1]

Pioneer's best product ever manufactured, not only because of the great looks, but as far as the quality in general!

[@davidpuzon5022]

Dear Pioneer, Thank you Denon for doing the research and showing the way by making the Prime 4 3 years ago. I just need to do a little more tweaks and add a few of our legacy. Then price is twice as the controller I emulated. I don’t need to use the “Club Standard” as an excuse anymore. Now let me see if our loyal Pioneerians get suckered into buying this. In the meantime, let me research on how to copy Serato’s and VDJ’s stems technology. Your truly, Pioneer

[@DJRossNoir]

If this was a 4-deck XZ-2, it would be unstoppable, regardless of streaming being available. Its a flex of what they are capable of with standalone technology while at the same time missing a load of DJs with the aesthetic. Black knobs, black ribbed sides and it would already be halfway there visually 🤘

[@jasonparker1454]

black side you can do urself. probably Skin Manufactor are already celebrating! :D

[@SuppeUrt]

Agreed! All that slanting and sloping makes it look horrible -- especially if put next to CDJs and/or turntables.. We want XDJ-XZ2, please.

[@mrrayner7162]

My issue is less the colours and more the shaping. That low front end is definitely looking lower than every other piece of DJ kit you're likely to stack next to it, and the front/side angles make it a pain in the arse to put anything near it too.

[@laidbackmedia]

The low front is 78mm, technics are 85mm they will look perfect together I think.@@mrrayner7162

[@subtractivemusic]

It's a beautiful design for use in high end cocktail lounge and listening room style wine bars or restaurant/club combo venues. As a club/festival DJ and as someone with multiple residencies at the aforementioned locales, I love this for the residency side to my DJ life. I would never expect to see this at a festival or banging nightclub, but that's not what it's for. Presentation can matter a great deal when landing new high end restaurant/rooftop bar gigs in a big city. This ticks that box in more ways than one.

[@DEBOASSE]

@@djstuc Exactly. I've seem many instances of this comment. And seems like people really don't know how cheap those places are in terms of sound setup.

[@aries8536]

You know that this will end up in the high end cocktail bars in the business centres around the world

[@sheenodj]

The best DJ reviewer. Period.

[@abrahamrios6503]

I don't use any Pioneer gear . Was never a fan of the cdj, I use Searto DVS on turntables. I would strongly consider this contoller. I think Pioneer was thinking of me when they made it. I think it was made to pull in those who are not a fan of CDJ's or Pioneer. I think the unit is extremely sexy and really would consider buying it as my first contoller!!! Thank you for the review!!!!!

[@paulthorwesten7377]

I’ve ordered mine immediately. This thing is spot on and I love the looks. I’ve honestly never looked at the jog-displays on my XZ.

[@bertm4666]

Same. Guitar Center took $500 off for me. I ordered mine today and will receive it on Friday. I have a full Denon kit that I have been using for years so I’m excited to see the pioneer gear.

[@DJKNKT]

I’m so happy you mentioned the asymmetrical design with the play/cue buttons being different distances apart from the edge. I was actually thinking in my head how to overcome this and it’s rather simple. But with me being a graphic designer as well, I see things like that too and it bothers me probably more than it should lol. And to agree with what others have said on here… you are a true blessing to the DJ community. Thank you for the time and energy you devote to the community. I hope you never get tired of it! 😇

[@prOkrEAt]

Heh. It bothers me it's not mirrored. Being ambidextrous I don't need the controls to be on same side on both sides, it works opposite for my brain. I'd rather it be mirrored... But nobody does that I don't believe.

[@laidbackmedia]

Very deceptive review imo. He mixes intricately his opinions/feelings and facts of the machine. By doing so he avoids telling us negative issues that he Has become aware of.

[@jamiealite]

Yes someone else that see this as the Atari of the dj world. Thanks Mojax. It’s $4599 in Canada which equates to $5200 after taxes. I’ll go buy 2 prime 4’s for that price

[@Greg2Hype]

Everyone else is jocking this grateful to hear a real review

[@DJTEDDY507]

Mojaxx you’re the man. Great objective review. Way to be honest with Pioneer. A lot reviewers are Pioneer fanboys. You actually have the guts to call them out on their flaws.

[@djccruz1]

I totally agree. Honest objective review.

[@IamMarkSmith]

I understand why Pioneer went in this direction. I don’t dislike it, but it is not my favorite Pioneer design I have ever seen. This raises the bar for features I hope we see very soon on other Pioneer DJ gear. Something like this makes sense for the fact that they can experiment more and if the product doesn’t sell well, at least they have an opportunity to test features and gauge feedback from real world users to be able to fine tune and improve future products. As a concurrent Traktor user,it’s about time Pioneer introduced a loop encoder. That is my number one favorite new feature introduced on the Opus. I like this new risk taking Pioneer. This is worthy of applause 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.

[@AnthonyFlemingCorkCity]

Brilliant review but just to point out that it's not the first time Pioneer have included wifi on a controller. The XDJ aero was their first controller with built in wifi. Thanks for your fantastic and concise review as always. I love the way you go through things and your honest and informed opinions. Thank you again Mojaxx.

[@Mojaxx]

Good point! That was really quite ahead of it’s time!

[@adamhetherington520]

And the Aero ALSO had the beat loop encoder function too! Which was released yearrrssss ago before other brands! 😂

[@Corruptness]

What all of you failed to hear is that he said STAND ALONE...

[@AnthonyFlemingCorkCity]

@@Corruptness the aero was stand alone

[@Grant82gc]

Yeah I own the Aero (also a XDJ-XZ) and it still works brilliantly.

[@tomislavbuzant8155]

I agree with you about the looks. I would be happy with RX4 4 channels standalone with additional function that opus has.

[@mattoreilly-vy6dv]

Beautiful blend of form and function. Jog wheel loopers are GREAT. I've set up my Xone K2's to manage looping with the toggle nobs so it's a great surprise to now have them on this deck! COMPLETELY disagree with your aesthetics review and your approach to it. This was my first video to watch from your channel and I just don't understand why you'd open with loads of negative opinions about design. The tonally matched elements are thoughtful and look great. It's good to see some focus on aesthetics other than blinky lights and colors. Regarding the Cues, the 3000's have several ways to enable the cue's, screen and other buttons to perform the pad functions from the XZ and others. I'm sure that exists on this device too. What I love the most is the interface, cue buttons and other elements work to transition aspiring DJ's from a home or travel setup with this machine into a full club CDJ 3000 setup. They translate WAY better than the XZ to 3000. In that regard the price is not a problem if you view this as a combined 900 & CDJ3000 x2. I have ONE CDJ 3000 beside my XZ so I can practice on both, using the Zone K2 to control samples and effects on the other side. So this deck will fantastic in that setup and WAY less expensive and clunky than lugging the full 900/3000 x3 or 4 rig. GREAT JOB PIONEER! This is just what a lot of us need!

[@laidbackmedia]

Jog wheel loopers are GREAT......little problem, if you want to loop more than 16 beats (4 bars) dont use Serato and Quad.

[@benashford]

Thanks Mojaxx. Only reviewer honest enough to call out the Emperor’s New DJ Controller. Am I also the only person here who didn’t realize the previous ‘four channel’ Pioneer standalone controllers only let you play two at once, how is that even possible!

[@SBBUK]

XDJ-XZ is only 2 channel in standalone. In controller mode (connected to a PC) you can use all 4. But if you are using it as a controller you are better off with DDJ1000 or the replacement FLX10 IMO as its almost identical functionality for half the price.

[@GalestianMusic]

Great review. As someone who plays out in clubs and festivals regularly with standard CDJ-3000 gear, this double-library headache is really the only detractor from going all-in on this for a portable/home solution. Hope Pioneer address this sooner rather than later so it's better integrated with the club standards and less clunky.

[@mixliveproductions2389]

First of all, great HONEST review (as always). I'm a long time user of the Prime 4 and, although it's comparable to the P4, I don't think it has enough to convince me to spend over $1k more for it. In my opinion, this is Pioneer's version of the P4 that still falls short when it comes to streaming and zone output. A OPUS-QUAD vs Prime 4 comparison video would be interesting!

[@wez130]

Totally agree, the P4 is 4 years old now, and still IMO more advanced than this Opus, the only thing that it has over the P4 (for now) is the x/y pad, but Denon have teased already that this is on the way. Plus, as you say, the P4 is nearly half the price! The smart money is still on Denon here!

[@keendnb]

I'm with you on that, the prime is better. It's a shame most venues are locked into Pioneer and rekordbox, that's not about to change anyone soon.

[@shearcreatif]

prime 4 is fugly and the effects are in the wrong spot .....

[@wez130]

@@shearcreatif In your own opinion of course! ;)

[@halcyondaystunes]

Denon tech anyone? Finally Pioneer moving forward. Love the single knob loop function. It's about time.

[@ralfbennert9279]

I bought the first one in Sweden. It looks great and works perfectly. I sold my XDJ-XZ and bought the Opus-Quad

[@dsquareddan]

If this is successful in sales, it will heavily influence future pioneer product designs as well. Even tho the A9 just came out and CDJ-3000 barely 2 years old, I suspect the sequels to these products will borrow some of the styling and features from this

[@lukeb-no7jr]

I think it’s a good step whether you like it or not. And was desperately needed. If you look at the studio world and what hardware and software is available it’s extremely healthy with so many high quality manufacturers pushing the boundaries. I remember the huge back lash when the CDJ1000 first appeared from all vinyl DJs and there beloved Technics which was actually a hifi turntable. Unfortunately Pioneer have dug themselves a big CDJ DJM hole where DJs expect this format. Change is good. Sometimes it does not work initially but when it does it far more exciting.

[@manny_f]

They have dug themselves a big CDJ DJM hole but IMO there is plenty more digging to do down there. An XZ2 (in other words a 4-channel RX3) would have sold like hot cakes, because it's basically what everyone wants, and it would have required little engineering effort since it would have shared most of the RX3's DNA.

[@lukeb-no7jr]

Yep the XZ although popular seems to be the reference. But I didn’t read many reviews where they were overly excited about it’s release. Kind usual feature comparison. I also think many tread carefully when comes to Pioneer DJ. The XZ was also released when people were at home during lockdown causing pent up demand. Add to the mix component supply issues and the constant Chinese lock downs. I am assuming it’s mostly made in China. It’s mostly about business and selling units. Interestingly I have noted a lot of seasoned older DJs don’t even bother with CDJs anymore. Danny Tanaglia springs mind and many more. And this guy has made some incredible records over the years right across the genres.

[@efrn007]

It took almost five years for Pioneer to make a standalone four channel controller to compete with the old Prime 4 from Denon, yet they don't get it right at all. I like some of the features, but the unpractical shape, layout, colors, jogs, the unfinished mixer "a la Numark" without the white dots in the knobs or level lines in the faders are all together justification enough to not buy it, besides the price is not in line with the final product. Wasn't even better to release the XZ2 with all those improvements? I would have paid those 3200 bucks. This Opus thing is a Frankenstein's monster. A hideous behemoth in my opinion. Some may love it, but not me. I'll go for the FLX10. Great review as always, Mojaxx.

[@VictorKibalchich]

Best DJ gear reviewer out there, respect Mojaxx.

[@williamroumainnervelle833]

I agree this controller is the new way for standalone unit with addition of WIFI and bluetooth + a much better touch screan and a higher MPU chip Those are essentials now these days. It is the best one pioneer dj made yet! As for the style this is entirely subjective! But owning a XDJ XZ when you add another CDJ NXS2 or now 3000 to have a better piece of tech it is also amazing how it perform! When the XDJ XZ release everyone had a lot to say about why they didn't put 4decks standalone with this unit! It never was they idea behind it! The idea was that you expand your setup to 3 or 4 deck with Pro DJ link to get a full famously said Club standards + the possibility to add the DJS-1000! But now that the Opus is release i think that a lot of people who wanted a full 4 Decks standalone units will be happy with this one nice job Pioneer dj ! :)

[@effinsee]

I think it looks great and something different. Proper 4 channel setup that appears super easy to use when compared the XZ is brilliant. I agree with you re the left and right edge shapes and the temp sliders, they may be weird to play with in the dark. Not having Slip mode seems like something they forgot to add in.

[@carocastillorivera]

I just got one. What a joy! I loved this review because you mentioned what I also felt.... I am lacking the waveform of the 4 decks at the same time... sniffing sniffing. Hopefully this can be upgraded. I am a woman of faith! haha

[@ericrarama5803]

Hi Carolina, thank you for the review. Are you planning on using yours for events like weddings?

[@djboomshot]

On a personal matter, I'll cosign what @JaRizzle said below, and I'll add that even tho this is not a piece of gear I would ever buy (perfectly happy with my new 1200MK7's, s9, and Rev7), but I always enjoy and respect your product reviews regardless of whether or not it's gear I'm shopping for. Always much appreciation Mojaxx!

[@marianochiappe2427]

Great review Mojaxxx!!! It's funny to see how Pioneer is trying to catch up with the 3 years old Denon Prime 4, even with less features and a higher price.

[@Grant82gc]

The loop encoder and WiFi were both available on pioneers xdj-aero, it's first standalone all in one unit.

[@funklat1]

Thank you for your honest opinion Mojaxx. Always spot on 👌

[@djfines242]

This is the first of it's model, for that reason there will be many upgrades added to the next model that perhaps should've been added to this model. anyone interested in getting this should probably wait until it's UPGRADED to the FEATURES that were SUPPOSED/ Should've been applied.

[@Jack_Frozt]

Mr Mojaxx, you look like you are withering away! good job.

[@SteveAldous]

Another clinical review! A massive leap forward from the aging XZ however I'm with mojax on the aesthetics of the unit but the feature inovation is good to see.

[@hearmenow909]

It's not that much of a massive leap forward on the XZ, especially when that's got all the current industry standard functions and layout.

[@MurderousMoped]

I'm excited to see the feature sets on standalone gear expanding, clearly touch-enabled devices are a godsend for that. However... this is bad news for blind/visually impaired users. Back in the RX/RX2 days, you basically had a system you could learn by heart, plug it into any PA and things would work as expected. If you could afford it, this took a lot of stress away from day-tu-day DJing. I hope Pioneer and Denon consider putting accessibility tools on their touch-enabled devices soon. Not having channel select options on the device for effects basically makes this a no-go for me, unless Pioneer puts some kind of screen reading softwar (or a remapping option perhaps) into the onboard software.

[@AiMaTay]

How do you choose your songs when you're DJing? Preview every single one?

[@MurderousMoped]

In essence, yes, though I do a lot of prep in terms of how I name my files, so that assuming I know my own material, I'll have an easier time locating what I need in the moment.@@AiMaTay

[@djphiliptan]

I’d love to see that joystick encoder on future Pioneer gear as well!

[@thisisian62]

I'm with you on this one. Ideally, design & colour shouldn't matter, ......but i don't think i could give house space to something as beige as this! I had an Austin Allegro in the 80's in the same colour (yes, I'm that old).

[@DJDXD]

They could easily add custom color options to the whole design.. Say when you buy an iPhone you can choose the color I think the same should be for this unit, also an XDJ-XZ2 available for purchase along side it, which would have the same feature set without the... well... interesting look. . . I could see this on things like cruise ships, maybe a home setting or centerpiece, fancy restaurants, hotels, etc. but not a mobile dj or mainstream device.

[@thehungariankid]

Good stuff, you did however forget to mention you can now assign loops of any length to the cue pads which is an awesome feature. I agree this thing looks weird but works fantastic.

[@laidbackmedia]

not if you use Serato

[@lifestyle3000]

I love your honesty. Thank you for this nice review. Still, I LOVE this design. I instantly fell in love with it. But yes - it's just taste.

[@lukeannett]

LOVE the look. Functionality wise they are still a LOOOONG way behind Denon. I’ve no idea how anyone thinks any of the modern decks or mixers look beautiful in any way, shape or form.

[@diskjokk]

Man Mojaxx! This is an excellent review! Thank you so much for this. I feel the exact same way you do - I love the tech in this new controller, but I'm not a big fan of how it looks. I've heard rumblings of a Pioneer FLX10 - I'll wait to see what that device is before making a decision. Great review as always!

[@DJDevine]

It’s a Fantastic looking piece of kit. It would be nice to have wrapping options to change the look.

[@jonathannienaber1747]

Im getting some interesting classic Vestax vibes here … I remember going through their catalogs as a teen … they were so forward thinking … imagining a CEO’s office when decks sitting unobtrusive in the background … that’s what’s im getting from this one.

[@alanmodimages]

Totally. A time when DJ gear didn't light up like a 15 year old's Christmas tree. Most of the current controllers are ultimately destined for land fill.

[@MrRootMusic]

The price is eye watering, but I love the design. I wouldn't mind owning one.

[@RC75]

I’m sure this device is a magnet for dust and sensitive for scratches and fingerprints. The look is also not really my thing but the controller looks easy to use and sounds like the high end mixers. And those 2 thing are really the only things that matter. For me it would have been great if it had a 4 band EQ. And the price… yeah, you can’t call it cheap in any way.

[@cosmicpuma1409]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery - Denon is finally the leader, it's obvious because with this mixer, it's clear Pioneer like what Denon did and are now forced to follow and copy...Can only be good for all us DJ's... Great vid as always.

[@COACTION_DNB]

im with you Mojaxx, the look aint my thing, prefer the industrial square look too. But the features seem great!

[@elvinlewis4233]

I'm a Dennon guy, but I REALLY like this. The 3 screens and color scheme look premium to me. Yeah, it's got significant shortcomings, but it dazzles me. Blinded by the lights. It's given me pause in assembling my ultimate setup.

[@laidbackmedia]

Quad+ Serato+Neo G9 Ultimate home setup

[@gavinlura2451]

Interesting perspective on the aesthetics. I’m pretty fussy myself, and I think this thing looks beautiful! I also have yet to see one in person. Will soon find out though!

[@laidbackmedia]

Indeed beautiful, until you start touching it transferring horrible marks to its surfaces.

[@jchanning72]

Pioneer has a new design language, which I now see started with the recent FLX controllers. I think it is a brave move and makes other controllers look cluttered and fussy. Personally, I would prefer it was all black (or black and silver like a premium camera) and I would also prefer that the top surface was horizontal, rather than sloping. Otherwise, though, it looks incredible and has a great feature set and may just tempt me to part with my cash.

[@brentgreeff1115]

They should make a chrome & black version - without the wings.

[@JimvsBob]

They needed all the features, inputs and looks of the XZ with all the features this has plus maybe a send/return. That would be the all time best seller and they wouldn't need to refresh anything for a decade. Those angled edges make me queasy.

[@justinrogers2887]

Excellent review. I think it's a big risk for Pioneer to make such a an expensive device so polarising.

[@jasonparker1454]

As Denon missed out to close the final gap softwarre library wise to Rekordbox this thing will still sell. Even i have to say that the Prime4 clearly looks better and feels more "functional"

[@djcal623]

put this in my ddj sz and i would be all in

[@StereoAnthony]

This is the only dj gear channel I subscribe to. Mojaxx has the best delivery for critiquing, and is always very comprehensive and detail oriented. That being said, not a fan of this at all. I'll keep holding out for whatever Denon Prime series comes up with next. Greetings from Canada!

[@1djmiami]

This product is beautiful for me. Any DJ working in a luxury event will look amazing with it. Maybe this is a controller for non-pioneer users.

[@Reticuli]

"Any DJ working in a luxury event will look amazing with it. " Yes. You do formal parties, bring your own stuff, and don't have other DJs jump on it for timeslots. Then it's perfect for you.

[@djtoshiba]

For once they try an other design than the basic square to square. i miss the funky design of oldest gear back when pioneer wasn't such close to be a monopole, color full, angle, shape etc... i will not complain because i hope they will continue try the evolve designly speaking.

[@johnnyd3195]

Mojaxx you’re the best! Your reviews are the best! Can you please follow up with your Pioneer Dj / Alpha Theta guy on if the following will be addressed.. There is Still No advanced zone out functionality controls like Automix (as found in the Prime 4), Still No streaming services a year later as promised it was coming, and since there is no dedicated knob for the FX (good thing) what are chances of adding additional MOBIUS FX? Also, why are all cue lights under the sound color fx knobs unlabeled and do not match the selected deck colors? Perhaps there not capable of colors? Will any of these be addressed? Please find out what you can! These are all valid questions and will make for a good update video! Thank you! 😊

[@manny_f]

From an aesthetics point of view, this thing will do for DJ controllers/players what gaming laptops did for laptops.

[@weknowwhatyoureupto3600]

I'm with you Mojaxx. Not keen on the asthetics. Much prefer the old-skool look.Awesome features though. Love the look of the xy touchscreen for effects.

[@djsoomo]

A rich mans toy, the latest lifestyle accessory for the man who has everything (else)

[@michaelvassilopanagos4462]

Do you think that Opus Quad ( taking into account the new technology available) will pave the way for XDJ 1000 mk3 successor?

[@alanmodimages]

That's a good point. I hope so. They are supposedly for home use and for situations that don't require a 3000. Maybe there is a 750 Mk II replacement in the wings with similar design language as well.

[@darrentanner6245]

Another quality review from the best in the business in my opinion, i must say I don’t like the look of this thing at all, I would be happy if pioneer released a 4 channel stand alone xz with a big screen like on the opus, 3000 jogs and onboard streaming like the denon gear. With those few upgrades on the xz it would be hugely popular. I am an xz owner and I would love an xzmk2!!

[@jonathanbates2925]

Great review, very well done! Just subscribed to your channel. Great job, very informative. No regrets buying the XDJ-XZ after watching this.

[@bendybenbenderson]

I think in terms of hardware updates then this is all welcome stuff with 'new to Pioneer' being the main point here. If these new features were on the XZ then it could have kept up with the competition. As is, they are still chasing the competition some what and this product isnt gonna propel them ahead in any way. I just hope Pioneer won't be using the sales stats from the Opus as a gauge to see if these new features are put into the XZ2 or RX4. Someone in a comment below said Pioneer are becoming like Apple and in this respect I think they are. They could easily drop the XZ2 with all these & more features....but they won't. They'll do half of them on the XZ2 and the rest on the RX4 but then put them all together on the XZ3 in 10yrs time. Really squeezing all they can from clubs & users by hiding behind their 'industry standard' tag line. This is what's held them back in my opinion over the last 10yrs whilst other companies really have made huge changes for the better. I expect the next gen Dennon stuff to blow this & the A9 out the water...again

[@EricBishard]

I still prefer the XDJ-XZ considering price and utility. I like the extra spacing and I'm concerned about the CDJ platters. I'd love to play with this but if I had to buy an XDJ vs this. I'm going with the XDJ (I already have one)

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Some of the anesthetics I don't mind , some I like, bit overall, I think it's a miss.... and something that big and expensive should have inputs for external sources for all 4 channels I think ... or at least the deck 3 and 4 inputs plus an aux maybe... There's some hits and some misses for me, I kinda like the look of the screens, especially what I've seen on the large center touch screen... I like the encoder button for looping...I typically hate the way pioneer gear does looping controls.... But what the heck were they thinking with the "pads" ... or should I say hot cue buttons, as they're not really pads .... I'm liking what I see if the new Engine update, with a sampler, as that was one of the biggest deal breakers for me with the Prime 4 and other Denon stuff recently... can't wait to see what is next from Denon, but right now, the Rev7 is at the top of my list for my next gear update....which is surprising as I'm not a big Pioneer fan at all... I don't think I've seen a price for this thing, but I haven't made it to the end of any of the videos yet.... just a big miss for me at this point, I'm sure for some it will tick enough boxes and suit their workflow and aesthetic tastes ... but from what I've seen I can't imagine playing on this gear and loving it... or even not wishing I had my MC7000 or a handful of other kit options in front of me...

[@DjMarkGuzman]

I have said it once but going forward you are always so good at your reviews and honesty you are so good at what you do and of coarse the brim is spot on cheers mate!!

[@dystopik32]

Design wise they are leaning towards retro synth styling rather than the disco light fest of the others, I like it.

[@terryhooligan]

I didn’t know about that hot cue/temp cue thing. Absolutely love it. Great review, but I personally think the look of the unit is great.

[@Audunforgard]

With a nice 80`s Bang and Oluffsen sound system, this one would not look out of place, expensive piece of furniture, or really high end type of revivaldisco is what I am thinking on first impressions,, though the sound and effects, it seems to work very well.... that the screen doesnt even display all four waveforms...,, I`m with MoJaxx on this one

[@Goggzzzz]

Another wicked review Mojaxx. I didn't like the look at this at first but the more I look at it, it's starting to grow on me. I was a little disappointed with the A9 after using a S11 for the last couple of years I was hoping for the smooth echo and a X,Y effects control on the new mixer. I could definitely see myself purchasing the opus-quad as my next bit of kit. The 2 things I also would of liked to have seen on the opus are the pads and effects paddles form the S11.

[@adaryanani]

Súper helpful. I was in love when I saw a still picture on my feed. Been wanting an all in one to not fork out on two more cdjs and still have the classic pioneer effects to compliment my technical and swap out the rotary occasionally. Sadly im put off thanks to the helpful info here. Apart from size. The biggest deal breaker was the fake wood. The beige thing 😢

[@radientproductions9799]

$3200 and not even a magvel crossfader pro? wtf

[@bboymac84]

Thank GOD!!!! Loop encoders are the best!! 17:02

[@arthureschner9319]

I feel the same regarding the looks. It doesn't appeal to me at all. Put this unit into a XZ shell & it sell by the boat loads, even though the price is absolutely ridiculous for what it is. Thanks for a great review!!

[@JTrailhead]

This is a XDJ AERO on steroids. I still use my Aero and is one of my favorites! I can still connect wireless to Rekordbox and it is a standalone mixer with functioning effects. I wish the color choices were different but I do like the design. The Aero had an odd design as well but dam it is easy to travel with and fun to play on. This Opus Quad is a beast so I can't imagine using it for travel DJing. It's an interesting unit and I am intrigued.

[@manny_f]

I wish it was an XZ2. You nailed it there Mojaxx.

[@tech1238]

Cheers. Smashing it with the recent reviews

[@mkAYY825]

i like the look, sort of sleek 1970s but futuristic at the same time, id prefer gold parts though, than the bronzy look

[@romolofevola]

Features wise is perfect for 99% of Djs. I strongly agree with Mojaxx about the design. The lack of symmetry between the decks is insane for a reputable brand as Pioneer. That's the only thing that is really annoying me too much so, i'm not going th buy it. Edit: I ordered one today 😆😆😆LOL

[@madbax]

It's easy to tolerate the design once you see the features.

[@tommyoz777]

Another great review. Thanks Mojaxx!! I didn't hear any mention of DVS. Does this unit support DVS like the XZ?

[@DJMadVibes1]

Circled back to this review after Alpha Theta/Pioneer DJ Ominous Duo controller was announced. Glad to hear an honest opinion for once. If they go in this direction. I might have to roll with a Denon Prime 4+ or whatever they bring out in the near future.

[@vaughanbiddle3123]

Life was good until you made me realize the play buttons are different heights from the edge

[@justinguerrero9591]

There's a lot of great functions I like about this, but I still prefer the xdj-xz over this for a few of the reasons discussed in the video

[@clamar1978]

Great review @mojaxx. Some useful new features on the unit but tbh I do not like the design.

[@DocFUNKist]

Let’s all agree that Pioneer is becoming the new APPLE (in its agressive pricing) also… they shot themselves on the foot with this design… I know someone who will definitely sue them for design plagia… BATMAN

[@aringrey]

it has always been the apple of DJing.

[@DocFUNKist]

@@aringrey not in its pricing… for the rest I agree… same type of brand with far too many 🐑🐏🐑🐏🐑🐏…but the pricing… they learning a lot from Apple… but not just pioneer… many brands are now following this path… check Logitech as another example…

[@jordangrantdj]

@DJcityTV Thanks for the video! I was wondering, as I haven't found any videos covering it, if the Opus Quad allows you to isolate frequencies on the beat FX in the same way the DJM900 NXS2 and DJM 19 do. I found that I almost always toggle off the low end, leaving the effect to work on only the mid and hi frequencies. I understand there's a new X-Y pad for filtering in addition to applying an effect, but this is not the same as what I describe above. Any help / info on this would be great.

[@EDLEEPHOTO]

Thank you for the awesome overview of the controller. I'm currently waiting on mines to arrive but do have a newbie question: After watching your review of the FLX-10, does the opus quad also have STEM functionality?

[@MrFabio3872]

hello Mojaxx, Is it possible to show how the slip rev works that you haven't included in your review yet!

[@mikeyzlivelounge]

MOJAXX brother You cleaned house 😂 Well said mate😅 The summary was perfect !🙌🏻💪🏻🤜🏻🚨🇺🇸

[@jankeepz]

Thank you for this review! Finally, I found somebody talking about the connectivity to CDJs. I think it's a shame that you can't connect a pair of CDJs via Pro DJ Link...

[@matteorizzo]

This was a very intelligent review.

[@Simon-sh9tv]

Good review! I really like your honesty!!! I played 1,5 year with the XZ now I am spinning with cdjs and a mixer.... but really.... you are so right! I don't like the looks at all. I hoped on a XZ with this features! and a bigger screen... the thing I misses the most on this sets is a send and return...

[@frank198210]

I love this thing the 3/4 inputs, I still use traktor and I love playing stems and adding some live drum machines... dope product!!!