Glad that there aren't that many smartphones with a headphone jack out there anymore
@EricBishard Жыл бұрын
So I bought the XDJ-XZ mostly to get accustomed to the Pioneer gear after not playing in clubs for a few years. I had played on the old CDJ2000's back in the day and was all of the sudden booked to gig half way across the world for four days traight and each stage would have Pioneer CDJ 3000's and DJM mixers. The XDJ-XZ really helped to get me prepared for those sets, I used record box to export to USB just like I would do at the gigs, I practiced at home, and created playlists with cue points. And then flew to Italy and had the most amazing four sets in years because I was prepared. To be honest, I loved the CDJ3000's and the DJM at the event, but I secretly missed my XDJ-XZ while playing out. But really they are very similar if you can get comfortable on the XDJ-XZ you can easily play at a club with Nexus setup.
@imthateddie Жыл бұрын
Great comment, I was actually hoping that I could use the XDJ-XZ to practice with. I just wasn't sure if it would tranlate over to the more expensive Nexus setups.Thanks!
@Sprud9993 жыл бұрын
I love this guy, watched his videos 6 years ago & still to this day
@scottadams52963 жыл бұрын
Great analogy. One thing not mentioned in this video is the jog wheels. The XZ has full size MECHANICAL jog wheels. The other 2 models are CAPACITIVE. Not a problem for some. But if you are use to using Nexus setups and scratch with that vinyl feel the XZ is better
@churchillcoins85194 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jonathan for the comparison and analogy. I always enjoy your analogies. The XZ is for me because I can sell my Nexus 2 kit (CDJs & DJM) and my DDJ 1000 SRT while they have some value, purchase the XZ and put some money in my pocket. Still have a lot of the functionality within RB and Serato (once it’s Serato capability). You also reminded me that my lease is up and it’s time to upgrade to an SUV. Ha cheers.
@alexhiggins73074 жыл бұрын
I've been DJ'ing years, had many pairs of turntables, gemini, technics.. I do it as a hobby though, I just like messing around with music. Currently, I've got a Traktor S2 MK3 controller and I find I'm quite limited with it. So I see the XDJ RX2 as a perfect upgrade, plus you can rock up to any beach party and slam it out from the back of your car! 🙌
@andrewgjordeni4 жыл бұрын
[1:50]: hahahahaahh man u’re the master!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@gorkapascual58973 жыл бұрын
😂
@sashosamsung13283 жыл бұрын
Yeah very good example of that kind of people :D
@CastroBlues4 жыл бұрын
Ah Ellaskins you are a comedically fine chap! Always enjoy your vids - thank you for always keeping us informed!
@kuzel41394 жыл бұрын
Watched so many vids and only yours truly gave me the answer I was looking for, thank you 🙏
@cryptik_official3 жыл бұрын
What did you buy and do you have any regrets???
@TheMirko19694 жыл бұрын
The Best Review and Analasies. Ever!!!!!
@futureimprint57933 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a massively helpful tutorial! As a vinyl Dj wanting to take the right step into digital this was bang on ;-)
@sal7t54 жыл бұрын
i think you have missed an important point. a lot of us are club djs not mobile dj's. i have the XZ because its layout and feel resembles what most clubs have, (nxs 2000's and a 900 mixer) more than any other controller.
@abangaehsan3 жыл бұрын
This dude just called me an idiot, but I’m still watching it cause its entertaining hahaha
@officialrenatusmusic Жыл бұрын
You re a Legend and you re underrated! People need to know about you, massive respect! :)
@guillerapolonio65122 жыл бұрын
I miss those energy man! I’m one of your student way back in Dubai. Keep safe brother!
@lordsonic45673 жыл бұрын
I no longer feel like a idiot. Thanks man best video so far. Im just starting tecno/house and wasnt sure which to pick.
@Ray-yt7mk3 жыл бұрын
Plus the xz is a two way street serato and recordbox.
@seancarney21684 жыл бұрын
Great Anology lol! Love your vids over the years :) *waves from Dublin, Ireland* I have the XDJ-XZ on order, just waiting for it to land @ my local DJ shop. My current controller is the Pioneer DDJ-T1 (2012) so u can imagine how excited i am to be able to get the XZ. Keep up the great work Ellaskins :)👍
@brabazone19724 жыл бұрын
Sean, can you tell me where your buying yours from, I'm down in Ballinasloe and have checked a good few places and no one seems to know when they are coming in stock. I'm getting different dates form everyone.
@TheRiccidj4 жыл бұрын
I have mine on order also. From djbox. Hopefully in stock this weekend.
@seancarney21684 жыл бұрын
@@brabazone1972 I have it preordered from djbox.ie. They are waiting on pioneer to deliver between mid february and end feb.
@TheFresherestSilo Жыл бұрын
first time watching and im a fan, amazing impressions of the "play off my phone" folks
@rubioe30673 жыл бұрын
Ok. Thanks because I enjoyed looking your channel. Now, I bought a new Xdj-rx2 and after four days of use my experience was a little bit disappointing. For that reason I, m going to change my machine for the xz. But in conclusion, the rx it's old fashioned (even through it's a Mini) , and the TT and the big car for my off roads trips can do the same because I love the trail running. A tip, put battery in your watch, can be useful.
@vschampion4 жыл бұрын
These videos really helped me. I’m buying an rx2 tomorrow. Awesome
@TranceCore34 жыл бұрын
This video helped me pick the RX2 over the RX1, I thought about getting the XZ, but I think it's a little too big, and out of my skill set, even though I would love to try mixing with 4 channels one day
@michagorecki88933 жыл бұрын
@@TranceCore3 Hey are You happy with your choice? Im thinking between XZ and RX2 too.
@delsoljurgen4 жыл бұрын
got the xz in combo whit vinyl and an olddenon usb player .. and well its an beast
@filippomori14053 жыл бұрын
we all love your analogy! :-)
@just2cool1114 жыл бұрын
This guy is quality
@amosluyk3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding analogy man! I shall be borrowing that when advising other people what kit to buy :) Just discovered your channel. Looking forward to digging in to your previous content.
@GuidoHaverkort3 жыл бұрын
Genius analogy tbh, completely agree
@phumeleletshabalala26033 жыл бұрын
Incredible!!!!Thank You Sir!!!!You were correct!!!!!I know what I need/want and the analogy was PERFECT!!!!!!
@Silsoe123 Жыл бұрын
Respect one take. Love the deck chat
@IlyessOueslati-uu6jr6 ай бұрын
Woow, great video. I am a beginner and was thinking about buying the Flex10 as my first controlller ever, do you think it can be a good choice to learn and progress with it? Thank You
@jeremystaples22395 ай бұрын
I'm a pretty new dj and I am really enjoying my flx 10. Love all the effects at my finger tips.
@ROsboProductions Жыл бұрын
I love you man you really make my day when I watch your videos
@mallkrawlerz6206 ай бұрын
Wish they would make a 2 channel xz to save a little space since it’s already a 2 channel
@shiladityasirker33453 жыл бұрын
You r one of the greatest man that im have ever learnt from
@arnaldoflorencio4 жыл бұрын
Big thanks from over here in Brazil
@andyread290111 ай бұрын
The problem with the analogy, you are not going to turn up and play at a top club such as Ministry or Amnesia with one of these. They will have a full setup already, it will look and feel like RX2/3 or XZ and nobody is going to want you to plug in another unit. For that reason, I'm not so sure what the XZ is for - probably home use for a DJ who is out playing decent clubs most of the time?
@BassHead19809 ай бұрын
I love my xdj rr i only used it at home im afraid to take it out side might break its little bit made on cheap side for what i pay for.
@DocTrower19804 жыл бұрын
The way I see it, this fabulous showroom of controllers is the equivalent of the Sugarhill Gang. RR/Prime Go...Master Gee (the baby of the bunch, so to speak) RX2/Prime 2...Wonder Mike XZ/Prime 4...Big Bank Hank
@VictorKibalchich4 жыл бұрын
you forgot Keith LeBlanc, Doug Wimbish and Skip McDonald! Arguably way more important
@ADR33GTR4 жыл бұрын
I like Pioneer i also like Denon kit but I'm going have say prime4 as far as a all in one unit I'm afraid
@alessandroambrosio3 жыл бұрын
this is the best studio i ever saw :) plus awsome review. Keep it rocking.
@DjKennyisglobal4 жыл бұрын
Just stay away from the Denon prime 4 “OMG” sooooo many software issues its mental BUT... works great with Serato dj ( but... who bought it for that!) I tell ya it reminds me of the Stanton sc4 (“but bigger) Now.. I’m lookin into the XZ for the prime4 replacement “because of course I took back”) BUT... how is the Serato transfer to the XZ ? will save all cues.. loops....crates built in Serato recordbox etc If so make a video on how to do that, but the only gripe I have with the XZ is that it is so massively big.
@mello4megaking4 жыл бұрын
I'm using the prime 4 for about half a year now, and, tbh, i couldnt be happier. For me, its the best i couldve gotten. The only weak point, if you ask me, is engine prime. but apart from that, i dont see why someone should 'Stay away from the prime 4'
@AH-wn6dw4 жыл бұрын
You're very informative, big thanks from over here in New Zealand
@kcbryan81343 жыл бұрын
I mix progressive house and melodic techno and my ddj400 does the job.but I am going to upgrade to do streaming vids and just to progress abit.but although I like the big big brother and would probably buy it.i don’t need half of what’s on it
@PowerzChannel2 жыл бұрын
U give best advice, I think I may get the rx2 or Xz
@zmimgo4 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 200k subs mate
@iuzic24 жыл бұрын
1:50 also i love it..😂😂😂
@StuartBeesoon4 жыл бұрын
Great comparison... thank you... very good video as usual... fun but with lots of info... keep it up man
@projectb3117 Жыл бұрын
XDJ-XZ can have vinyl-recordplayers too?
@sherifkhalifa361014 күн бұрын
Hi ellaskins am about to order the xdj rr is it good enough for the gigs ?
@francescog535503 жыл бұрын
I think that most people are a bit unsecured of picking up the XDJ-XZ because they are afraid that it ‘ll be a waste of money for what they use it for
@svenandjeffrey88043 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review mate! You really helped us out!!👍
@flipiflops2794 жыл бұрын
@ellaskins , how are you, enjoyed your vids as usual , just saying I hope that’s clock doesn’t chime... 😜
@HoneyO4 жыл бұрын
is the sound card of the XDJ-XZ inferior to a DJM-900nx2 ? i think all controllers are
@louis_okay4 жыл бұрын
Honey O no, it sounds amazing, as far as I know it’s the same mixer. They sound indistinguishable.
@sonicsoftly4 жыл бұрын
@@louis_okay it's indistinguishable because you are playing compressed audio. none of these play flac
@Jonnyblacknell3 ай бұрын
@@sonicsoftly the xz plays flac noob
@djcalvin6814 жыл бұрын
WahOOO !! Let’s GO !! Thx for analyzing
@qjavdj4 жыл бұрын
@ellaskins Have you noticed any difference in sound quality? I've been using xdj-rx2 since the release and it sounds great. A few days ago my friend bought xdj-rr and we used it as the main mixer in my residency club. Xdj-rr sounded terrible. You can compare it to playing mp3 128kbps when we used only 320’s. Can You make some sound compare video and tell something about your feelings?
@ellaskins4 жыл бұрын
to a good ear you can notice the difference, BUT with loud vol in a club the general member of public would have no idea if you had a top bit of kit or low end
@damien97884 жыл бұрын
The xdj rr sounded bad compared to the rx2 ? 🙁
@qjavdj4 жыл бұрын
Tyler Durden in my expirience - YES! Maybe in my next gig with my friend i will compare it one more time. But in first time, i played my own music that i know and it sounds realy like a sh💩t...
@sadimissadimis89082 жыл бұрын
@@qjavdj Have you try it again? Are you sure that finally sounds awful? And is it a bad choice to buy it now? (Is it to old model to buy it now)?
@fbiagent007BTC4 жыл бұрын
great great very good now I knew what is going on and which is good for each case very happy about your video
@grahamdunn53003 жыл бұрын
Very good. Think I have made my decision
@Doogleraia3 жыл бұрын
It seems like.. if the beginner-grade DDJ-400, had a screen & usb ports (and some more outputs).. it would be a better buy than the RR
@mollymurphy999 Жыл бұрын
I know they aren’t but they look like toys compared to a pair 12’s and a decent mixer.
@n.g.gardenservicesessex17143 жыл бұрын
I had that,people asking me to play off their phone while working in a bar in ibiza 🙄
@bionikcruz2234 жыл бұрын
Can you just plug in the 1tb hardrive into the usb??
@DJJonnyBizzle3 жыл бұрын
Ah mate helped me right out! RX2 it is! :D
@randombydesign70423 жыл бұрын
Would like to see you do a video on the Pioneer xdj XZ against pioneer ddj RXZ please
@ClectaSkiMusic4 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation, Audi for me if I had to choose
@lellocaso6041 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I have the xz, I always mix in the headphones with the cue, when the vocalist works with me his microphone annoys me, can I remove his microphone during this operation? as? Thank you
@MysteriousBreeze3 жыл бұрын
Thought I was watching top gear 😂
@makisekurisu80783 жыл бұрын
Ellaskins, of Jonathan I have a question about the XDj-XZ‘s Quality over Time. Personal background: I have My First unit replaced due to an fault y USB A Port, the Right One for the Recording. The port was broken only after a Couple weeks of light use! So i recieved max Second completely new Unit. Yesterday, my legt Jog-Adjust knob just fell apart in my hands! I used it 2 of three times, Right in the beginning of the XZ’s Life cycle!! Wtf.... So my question is: What do you think about the quality of the Unit in general. Is it only a personal problem of mine, or could it be that the whole XZ unit could be of lesser quality, than for example an CDj 2000 NXS, or other pioneer products. Thank you for ready this long comment!! Much Love for your hard work here for the community! Cheers greetings from Germany! Greeting From Germany!
@inhouseclubdj4 жыл бұрын
My thought is I buy what works with virtual DJ Because I like virtual DJ
@allanmurray41564 жыл бұрын
With brexit now in full effect will the price of pioneer kit go up in the UK, I currently use the ddj 800 which is the controller version of these standalone systems. Used to own the original RX and it was a brill standalone device. Would love to see Pioneer bring out its own version of the denon prime 4 now that would be an awesome piece of kit.
@la-shonarchibald16013 жыл бұрын
Ellaskins please tell me if you think that there will be an updated XZ coming out in the near future say perhaps with an updated screen that is similar to the Prime 4? Thank you .
@DJ_Corona7 ай бұрын
De jó lenne egy nekem pioneer dj pult szeretek nagyon dj zni csak nem tudtam még venni sajnos
@CaptainZuurpruim4 жыл бұрын
I should have watched this video before I bought the RR. Not a big deal though, I returned the unit with full refund. The RR looks nice, but it feels bad, like plastic. Now I want to get the XZ, but I see it will take some patience delivery wise...
@Snazzytraxx4 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews mate!!! Would love to send you some of our tracks for potential use during your shows / videos! :)
@alituran74 жыл бұрын
i like this guy right frm start..gj men..
@SteveRiceDJPUD4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant 👍. Can you video dj easy enough on all of these?
@SoldiersAttic3 жыл бұрын
Peace and Aloha I wanted to ask you since making this video, What is your opinion on the DDJ-XZ now. I ask this Because I recently purchased the XZ now 4 months; but do to moving to Hawaii I have yet to set it up till now; "literally pulled it out the box last week ". I've seen many demonstrate techno; but I have yet seen anyone demonstrate it playing hip-hop. I would love to get your feedback.. thank you in advance.
@gamblingmasters4 жыл бұрын
You are always funny love your videos 💪💪💪
@sammyklibi4 жыл бұрын
so deep, very helpful, thanks!
@linerider53193 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Can you tell me if and how the XZ handles DVS (with or without a laptop)?
@DJUnknown4 жыл бұрын
making me chuckle this is!!
@michagorecki88933 жыл бұрын
RX2 has capacitive jogwheels while the XZ has mechanical jogwheels - Is this really a downside? Does it make a big difference?
@RathOX3 жыл бұрын
Only if you have used actual CDJs, feels different
@RenatoHarripaul12174 жыл бұрын
You are amazing
@amantalas2 жыл бұрын
Do you know if pioneer will present this year xdj xz2 with 10" screen ?
@enisboniakos53974 жыл бұрын
The original RX had the lan port tho. Silly move to remove it from the rx2
@dawidhowsky384 жыл бұрын
is 20 khz euough for Clubs?
@unused0011 Жыл бұрын
Nice1 pal
@Nikoa2854 жыл бұрын
do you HAVE to use a laptop to use all 4 channels ? or can you just plug in and go? id rather not have to use a laptop
@MobilediscowirralCoUk4 жыл бұрын
Can you not scan any files on the unit? Also if you make fresh cue point on unit does it save/update for next time?
@BattleLego4 жыл бұрын
Lol you are the best, cheers from Brazil
@lostalienmusic3 жыл бұрын
hi there, is there any difference between the screen of RX 2 and XZ ? the quality, etc.
@EricBishard Жыл бұрын
When he is talking about the XDJ-XZ when he is talking about the CD Player with a USB, he means (for instance) a CDJ. But for a minute I wasn't following and being old school when someone says CD player, I think of a real CD player lol
@iuzic24 жыл бұрын
Why Pioneer not build one VW T6 4motion useful for all roads ?
@shiladityasirker33453 жыл бұрын
You r just superb
@IAMJESUShereNnow4 жыл бұрын
Bravo Fabulous 👏
@gagandeepsinghseera76394 жыл бұрын
Dope video bro
@BigGuyCustoms4 жыл бұрын
NICE! I WISH YOU WERE IN LOUISIANA! I WOULD HIRE YOU TO DO MY NIECE'S WEDDING.
@DJGeorgeDisco2 жыл бұрын
This video is LOL. XDJ-RR is more than enough for MOS and most clubs and mobile. All that the RX2 and XZ give you are a few more FXs. Most of which I do not use.
2 жыл бұрын
Hay Charlie fever :D ...
@Zle_blacklightning4 жыл бұрын
ALL THE REAL....DJS WOULD NEED IS THE RR
@andrewbarrett33814 жыл бұрын
Wow tuck 18 mins to say this is a bedroom dj this is a wedding dj this is a club dj ! This small one as limited effect middle as more, big one as everything ! 20 seconds sorted
@DJMatGE4 жыл бұрын
looks like the XDJ RR does NOT have the Track filter features, right? Can you confirm this? i'm deciding which one to buy, and i really need that feature, because i use the TAGs very extensive. Thank you!
@ellaskins4 жыл бұрын
I would only go with the RX2 or XZ
@CaptainZuurpruim4 жыл бұрын
@@ellaskins Can agree. I picked up the RR recently and was very dissapointed with everything, so returned it after 3 days.. Not so sure if I want to upgrade to the XZ as of yet.. Getting a full set of gear (CDJs&mixer) I could afford, but I like the idea of a compact all in one..