Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR Review

[@sloedwn7509]

I finally tried out the RR not too long ago.. I didn’t think I’d dig it really but after that session, I’m buying one for my home studio tomorrow. Honestly, minus the screen not being touch sensitive, this one is totally perfect for practice, streaming, home mixes, whatever. I’m bout it 🤘🏻

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one James, sounds like it'll be perfect for you

[@nOne_Dubz]

im just getting started into this and was looking for a beginner set to get.. looking like this is the best one for the price alone!

[@IcarasX]

Forget the naysayers on this one. Great release from Pioneer! Bringing the cost down $600 whilst keeping the essential features of its bigger brother is going to be a huge win.

[@AvenueCrew]

I don't understand all the negative comments some people actually enjoy all the features it has. The only effects I've seen a lot of club djs use is the echo all these other effects are just there for decoration. The RX2 is way too expensive and the booth output is not a deal breaker as I will connect this to my mixer that does have one. I don't play with turntables so no need for all the connections.

[@digitaldjtips]

Good points, have you got the RR? :)

[@2sunami]

I agree with you man! I am in the same situation atm. I’ll most probably be purchasing the RR sometime next month.

[@cglo6517]

How you liking it? Thinking of getting it..I mostly mix at home with a laptop, serato DJ pro and a Pioneer DDJ SB 3 controller. When I play parties it's the CDJ so I'd like to get a better sense of it.

[@prozakmusic1]

I am a proudly owner of a pioneer xdj rr and it's gr8, for a bedroom dj like me, it's more than enough

[@IcarasX]

Absolutely agree with you. Just ordered mine as well and can’t wait!

[@tuccao1171]

If i have gigs at school, should i buy this bro?

[@prozakmusic1]

@@tuccao1171 absolutely, you don't need all that fancy extra if you are a bedroom dj, for those extra 500 for rx2 i would buy a pair of speakers, headphones and a dj table and you have all you need

[@merlinthieme9325]

Legendary video! Love the energy man!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad you liked it!

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Good review as always Mr Joey

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks!

[@jmondragqueen]

Omg I love the idea of this. I need a travel set and I think this would be good for small parties and travel gigs

[@TrNdke]

I'm really tired of Pioneer and the obsession with modeling everything on outdated CDJs. It's all marketing gimmick they've been riding out based on times when tech was less accessible. Their whole strategy: 1. Make the gear too heavy and expensive for any DJ to want to transport. 2. Get the clubs to buy the gear so the DJs can play. 3. All the clubs then force the DJs to use the same gear so the clubs can feel like they didn't waste their money. This drives me nuts. I get booked on the strength of my mixes and then asked to use gear that can't create that mixing style. As a controllerist, I have to prove that my setup is valid, which is just crazy, because it's like "Hello? You've HEARD it!" And I don't mean like, oh I'm using a controller... I mean a bespoke setup of unique midi devices... More of a live performance thing. My sets wander into live remixing and all sorts of stuff using fx chains, chopping, etc. Same gear + same options = same-sounding DJs. They don't do this to say, guitarists! "Sorry man, you can't bring your axe and your amp because we have a "club standard" set up". A good guitarist can play any guitar, but their unique setup is a big part of how they craft their sound. I think trying to cram all DJs into a CDJ box holds creativity back. Blurring the lines and experimentation is part of what makes music such a fun, evolving art form and I think DJs deserve a piece of that too, not just a plodding parade of the same overpriced options in expensive new plastic packages. When we buy into this stuff, we reinforce those who want to tell us what and how to play and what our craft should look like and where it should go. Anyway, rant off...

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for weighing in on this Nishidake 👍

[@kilkwon]

if i were into buying this.. i would definitely buy xdj-rx (had been available for similar price)

[@TEHEPICBROS]

What would be cool is an all-in-one system that rivals the price-point of the SR2, RR, Roland's DJ 505 etc - around that mid-range 500-750 price mark - That would be an incentive to buy it as it's around half the price of the "professional" RX2.

[@johnnyhaiku8521]

I agree why haven't they brought the price down? it hasn't got enough effects like standard club mixers.

[@stevenfrazer7358]

Great review 🤘🏾just picked one of these up to travel with

[@akinkunmicook2977]

It's Dope yo!!!! Great review!!!!

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks man!

[@johnniep1]

Better off getting a secondhand XDJ RX 1 as its got more efxs and features at alot less price

[@tomsozols4511]

Comparing this with rx2 I still consider the rx2 are better value because of those extra features of rx2. Having 8 high quality rgb pads rather than 4 blue buttons,having full size tempo slider,better jogs,better screen with touch screen,inputs with dvs fuction is a better choice for sure. And price xdj rx2 costs 600 dollars more than xdj - rr.

[@digitaldjtips]

Cheers Toms 😊

[@tomsozols4511]

Digital DJ Tips I’m not saying that xdj-rr is bad all in one system but having rx2 definitely will prepare you way better for using nxs2 system in a club rather than xdj-rr

[@Ghost.uppercut]

the big thing is the rx2 is way old(2017) so I think that is why people shy away more from it and the price for it is still really high for like an 6 years old stand alone controller even though it is better and only 600 more, but at that point you mine as well snag the new rx3 lol Pioneer is clever in there market technique,

[@MrSamuel9126]

Cons: 1) plastic built 2) no booth out 3) no line in and phono input 4) lack of beat fx 5) expensive . I suggest users to go to DDJ 1000 or MCX 8000. For beginners , with a DDJ 400 and a laptop you can perform better.

[@digitaldjtips]

Fair points Samuel - the 400 is a nice little controller :)

[@LeonEdwards1976]

Pioneer not updating the screen and no touch screen. Denon's screen is awesome. Do Pioneer reckon they cant be knocked off the top spot of club standard?

[@12tribes61]

:Leon :Edwards. Which Denon?

[@聖冰箱]

I wonder if I connect rr to Rekordbox Can I play Flac format on it?

[@rupakmajumdar9959]

How is the audio quality on this ?

[@levanabrzeni]

Should I buy this over Gemini SDJ 4000? The price is almost the same though

[@dwight971]

I am totally new to this. I have 2 stand alone Numark vinyl turntables. Would I be able to connect the both of them to this system. And if I connect them, would I be able to connect any other devices to the system? Like a CD player?

[@digitaldjtips]

No you can't, if you want some help getting your head around the modern equipment landscape definitely check out gear guide. You can grab a free copy here: djtips.co/join :)

[@wesselbergsma1299]

Can you put a rmx on it?

[@sarojlama1333]

Which one dj controller is good? And rekordbox or serato which one is good? Guyz suggest me

[@digitaldjtips]

All of our gear recommendations are in this free guide: djtips.co/2018-gear-guide

[@kk25151]

my new xdj rr rekordbox mode just doesn't work only work with midi

[@digitaldjtips]

Sorry to hear that - can you explain the issue you're experiencing in a bit more detail? Maybe we can help you out :)

[@kk25151]

@@digitaldjtips When I connect my lap top to xdj-rr via USB and press the rekordbox button on the xdj, I get a blank screen . Works fine connected to laptop in MIDI mode thank you

[@georgesaxgr]

Could you please tell me, what is the maximum capacity (GBs) on a usb stick or external hdd is supported by the xdj-rr and xdj-rx? Thank you.

[@digitaldjtips]

Not sure off the top of my head, have you checked the manual?

[@mikeoxlongdnb]

well, i just can't imagine someone who really would want this. A bedroom dj can easily get a great deal with a $250 controller and rekordbox (often included), lots of effects and functionality for less money. The only significant difference is standalone mode but to be honest i'd rather go with laptop with all my library and a small controller to a small gig rather than taking xdj-rr, flash drives and still got chopped functionality. it's either rx2 which is a decent compromise or ddj series + laptop. I wish that Denon could come up with some solid statement on their own standalone all-in-one, mcx8000 is just not on the same level.

[@williamtim5893]

Can you use this with the free version of Rekordbox on your laptop and not paid Performance mode?

[@digitaldjtips]

It'll need to be performance mode

[@mightymikerocks]

can you dj 4 track at same time - like Pioneer Sb2?

[@digitaldjtips]

It's only 2-channel

[@OneBadAssDJ]

Your better off buying a used XDJ-RX. Plus you'll get it a lot cheaper.

[@matthewfrancis24]

can I plug in a vinyl turntable, that doesn't need a ground wire, into the xdj rr and use on the aux "line" channel? If so, is Rekordbox DVS compatible on the xdj rr for a vinyl turn table? Thanks.

[@digitaldjtips]

No, because turntables have a lower output level than, say, CDJs. You would need to get a "phono preamp" to plug between the turntable and the XDJ-RR.

[@matthewfrancis24]

Digital DJ Tips thanks. And it looks like the system isn’t rbx dvs compatible, correct?

[@digitaldjtips]

Correct

[@matthewfrancis24]

Digital DJ Tips thanks for your time

[@yung_aus]

How to tap tempo on beat fx?

[@Cindyyvel]

Hello, I need some help . Normally I use traktor, Someone know how to "mapping" traktor with the xdj-rr?

[@digitaldjtips]

Check Traktorbible or our friends over at DJ Tech Tools :)

[@Cindyyvel]

@@digitaldjtips thanks so much!

[@redvivid]

For those complaining, give me a company whereI can get a whole standalone system for $1000 or less that's actually decent? I'll wait....

[@joshywhvick]

Does anyone know what audio output/cables I will need to plug into my KrK rokits?

[@digitaldjtips]

The audio output is whatever is on the back of your controller (in this case it has two an XLR output for Master one and RCA for master two) simply choose one then buy a cable that connects that output to whatever the input is on your speakers (Rokits usually have 2 or three on the back an RCA, 1/4" or XLR) :)

[@joshywhvick]

Digital DJ Tips thank you so much! Just bought the XLR cables! I’ve been stressing out lately not knowing what to buy lol

[@digitaldjtips]

Try to read up on some basic sound engineering concepts, every DJ should really be familiar with them: www.digitaldjtips.com/2017/06/masterguide-know-your-dj-cables/

[@tuccao1171]

I often have gigs at school, should i buy this or the used rx1

[@digitaldjtips]

Up to your preference really (and budget), if you can find a nice used RX, go for that. Alternatively, the DDJ-400 is a nice little controller as well.

[@tuccao1171]

many thanks

[@DorianLynchdodowrestlingfan]

Imagine Rekordbox on the Switch!

[@digitaldjtips]

Now there is an idea!

[@The-skate-collector]

What can I buy so I can stream direct audio with this system any help please!!

[@digitaldjtips]

iRig Stream :)

[@The-skate-collector]

Digital DJ Tips awesome I’ll have to look into that thanks 🙏

[@The-skate-collector]

Digital DJ Tips do you know the exact model there is a billion on eBay 😂

[@digitaldjtips]

There is only one "iRig Stream": www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigstream/

[@bjornvanleynseele8653]

Dear Joey, i like to view the video's, that you introduce to the people. Can i ask you, friendly.. 2 things. 1. Are you a big fan from, the brand Pioneer ? 2. What do you think, about, the brand Denon ?

[@digitaldjtips]

We're big fans of both, we get to try pretty much everything and they both make great quality equipment :)

[@robertguaraldi1041]

@@digitaldjtips what USB drives would you recommend for this controller?

[@hot4futureyears2come]

not sure who this unit is for? i would of priced it at $1000. it will be appealing to the new DJ interested in usb only DJing

[@digitaldjtips]

Mostly club DJs who want to practise at home with cheaper gear, or beginners who are looking to play on something close to what they'll use in clubs eventually :)

[@bboymac84]

Just get the Rx2...done!

[@IcarasX]

Mac Joseph get the RR, save $600, done!

[@yumyumrazon]

If the XDJ-RB exists, I may consider having that unit.

[@fergalno1]

Get the DDJ 1000... DONE!!!

[@bjornvanleynseele8653]

Let's talk about Pioneer and Denon. The Denon Dj Prime 2 is more compact and lighter than the Prime 4. The Denon Dj Prime 2, if I want to make a comparison with Pioneer .. which device is the most comparable. The XDJ - RR, the XDJ - RX or the XDJ - RX2 ?

[@digitaldjtips]

It is more powerful than all of them. They are all two-channel controllers. Pioneer DJ has nothing like the Prime 4.

[@DaSuTro]

SOLD!

[@digitaldjtips]

Awesome, enjoy!

[@justindo5491]

Just bought this on sale for cyber Monday and started reading alot of the comments on reviews, making me regret my decision. Is it that bad?

[@digitaldjtips]

It's a very good controller Justin, most people don't bother writing reviews when their experiences have been good with a product. See how it works for you :)

[@mananvispute8090]

XDJ RR vs Ddj 800?

[@Ghost.uppercut]

so basically a flex6 without screen :( and not even touchscreen. It seems like a no brainer to go for the RX3 for 1k more.

[@joakimsafstrom8405]

No platter info, No touch screen, No full size tempo fader, No RGB pads, No booth out, etc, etc etc, at over 1000 $...NO NO NO 👎

[@tricky4amit]

joakim safstrom and pads are plastic

[@makisekurisu8078]

amit gupta on the CDj 2000 NXS2 their are also made of plastic

[@gurjassingh7573]

Can we connect ddj sp1

[@digitaldjtips]

Don't believe so no but you might want to double check with Pioneer

[@arnabroy9019]

How much cost to buy it? In India

[@jamieperry9414]

dont use it if you want to link to ableton because Pioneer flatly refuse to respond to owners requests to add this!!

[@digitaldjtips]

It's US$1099, not sure with currency conversion :)

[@khpack]

Hi what do you call that part written as rekordbox. Deck or something?

[@digitaldjtips]

Sorry I'm not sure what you mean

[@djdashdfw]

being rekordbox only is a deal killer

[@andif8]

Single colour and then just four pads? Booh Pioneer!

[@digitaldjtips]

😱

[@Bokenza]

Same price as MCX8000 and im here picturing myself buying these over the Denon MCX8000, that's not gonna happen lol...

[@digitaldjtips]

We'd go for this over the MCX-8000.

[@richardbarr223]

So Pioneer what Happened to the Pioneer Serato DJ Pro users ? why you guys treat your customers like this.

[@12tribes61]

The only reason to get this is for the screen but the rx2 has that 🤔

[@redvivid]

Rx2 is $600 more.

[@SergiiMr]

XDJ-RR or DDJ-800?

[@digitaldjtips]

Is standalone functionality important to you or not?

[@SergiiMr]

Digital DJ Tips i'm not sure, the machine will be in my bedroom 100% of the time and i'm looking the one which has the best functionality. Standalone or not, i'll need pc anyway to search or analyze tracks

[@digitaldjtips]

I'd for the 800 then and save some money (or even the 400)

[@DjBenksta]

Wait… you still need your laptop??

[@dmomcilovic9185]

One phono input is a joke at this price, I need two phono, plus 2 line in

[@digitaldjtips]

Guess they're wanting you to but the XDJ-RX2 for that. You may be able to pick up an original RX now a bit cheaper, though.

[@rupakmajumdar9959]

Great video Joey! Help me out here Joey. I am more of a promoter, I use venues that already have industry standard club equipment. I bought a Pioneer DJM 250 Mk2 mixer back in July. I waited until DJ Expo in August to see if Pioneer might by chance make an update to the XDJ 700s. Would you say just buy 2 XDJ 700s or maybe get this unit? Keep in mind I don't really want to sell the DJM 250 mk 2 after just purchasing it. So either buy the 2 xdj 700s or buy this and keep my 250 mk2. I could always use the 250 mk2 with my traktor kontrol x1, then use the xdj rr as a standalone device. Feedback would greatly be appreciated!

[@digitaldjtips]

Hey Rupak! The XDJ-RR costs US$1099, so that's a lot cheaper than buying two XDJ-700s (around US$1700 for a pair). Unless you can get them cheap used, the XDJ-RR might be a better bet. It's more portable too compared to taking along your mixer plus the XDJ-700s if ever you do plan on taking it out for a gig :) -Joey

[@GreenHatP]

Thanks so much for your feedback Joey!

[@havvk5002]

Just snagged one for 400, cannot wait

[@digitaldjtips]

Wow great price!

[@havvk5002]

@@digitaldjtips right! Couldn’t believe it. Was local and the guy said he has no use for it.

[@MrBobDigits]

WHERE?!

[@FSwiftDJ]

The price should be mid level as the features not even close to rx2 or even a xdj rx original , it's just streamed down xdj rx at the end of the day, I don't see it selling as much as they might hope, bit of a rushed product, most will buy rx2 for the extra

[@NoizTheDj]

Hey Pioneer can’t you make the jog wheels any smaller because these aren’t small enough “sarcasm”

[@digitaldjtips]

😅

[@sethhoffenberg685]

is this portable?

[@digitaldjtips]

It's rather large, but yes - it's portable.

[@IrrelevantMonkey]

Such a shame they went backwards .... why remove so many effects and inputs, the RX2 isn't even worth the price, the extra cash basically just for touch screen, no thanks....two RX1's are all you need. Then there's the denon kit, if only you could record on the fly and have loadable sample sections WITHOUT a laptop I would move across.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for checking out the review vid and weighing in tokertm 😀

[@robocow2]

As with most pioneer kit, way too expensive.

[@FSwiftDJ]

Agree 100 percent mate, pioneer are over priced for their products compared to lot in the market , for example their over hyped turntable plx 1000, worse turntable ever in my opinion, pitch control let it down

[@DjBenksta]

I asked why you still need your laptop to perform

[@digitaldjtips]

You don't, it can be used with or without a laptop - you will need to use a computer to prep USB sticks though if using it standalone but that's the same as any standalone device

[@miguelluigisantoslopes1528]

pretty expensive for something to use in a room at home.

[@MyAlteredSoul]

It just looks cheap. Screens do not increase the value of gear anymore. The consumer understands that the processing in these units can be done on an $80 cell phone. I think Pioneer had a really great goal with this product, but missed the mark in too strong of an effort to make it seem less capable than the more expensive units.

[@DjVuyoUmlungu]

When its comes to sound everybody talks about buttons, knobs and software but neeever eeever about SOUND QUALITY ?????? I bought a pioneer controller for 1000$ and it sounded trash. I have a treated studio and I was in Clubs with that thing. Sold it! So this are just treated as toys they will stay toys. Talk about SOUND QULAITY MAN!!!!!!!

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for the feedback :)

[@DjVuyoUmlungu]

@@digitaldjtips Thanks for your polite answer to my emotional comment :)

[@DjBenksta]

Oops did everyone get my first comment?

[@xnoback]

This controller do the same and more than the MCX8000.....so with this RIP MCX8000. BTW MCX8000 never works in standalone mode as Denon advertising. Not to mention than in 3 years, Denon never release an important Firmware. And the version 2.0 never past beta stage, and stop the development 6 months ago!. Denon only care in his Prime series.

[@slashwhatever]

I thought the MCX8000 comes with Engine Prime firmware now?

[@digitaldjtips]

Denon DJ’s MCX8000 Now Works With Engine Prime www.digitaldjtips.com/2018/09/denon-djs-mcx8000-now-works-with-engine-prime/

[@romanromanko3485]

So much talking, so true that it's just a trimmed and worse in any way version of rx2. Can't afford? Just buy used one!

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for watching Roman 😀

[@ThatGuyFromQueens]

This is not worth the price! Pioneer DDJ 1000 blows the doors off the RR

[@digitaldjtips]

The DDJ-1000 is awesome, depends if you want to ditch the laptop though :)

[@DjBenksta]

I apologize for my attitude but why?

[@vnemez1]

Naahhh... with something more you get the beast prime 4

[@PhilvanBrook]

Aggelidis Nick denon has major software problems. My brother worked in a music equipment shop and half of denon setups went back cause of problems

[@AloneinFiction]

Man, that thing is ugly. 🤔

[@digitaldjtips]

What kinda gear do you like instead?

[@AloneinFiction]

Traktor Control S4 Mk3 🤤 simple, clean and beautiful.

[@jointjuian8847]

Hi, does someone know how i can put rekordbox on my usb drive for standalone performances?

[@digitaldjtips]

You need to use Rekordbox export mode to prep your USB's for standalone performances :)