Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ - Serato DJ Pro Review & Guide

[@markjosephmartinez9170]

I'm about to turn 16 and I knew that you started DJing when you were 16.. I'm amazed and very excited to become a student and a Master DJ because of Jamie Hartley!!

[@markjosephmartinez9170]

I'm 16 already since march 18th!! HAHAHA so excited to DJ

[@JeremyDahl]

I love my xdj xz, an amazing buy, especially as a Serato dj transitioning to larger clubs, but who also throws their own gigs, with varied headliners and DJs.

[@Crossfader]

It's certainly versatile!

[@keithlee4963]

Do you use this for performances at all or just to rehearse your sets?

[@theperformancelocker744]

Can I stream using laptop to XZ?

[@dlish984]

Ordered mine, can't wait to get my hands on it! The jog wheel size sold me. My life will now be complete :)

[@chrisrhythm]

SERATO USER! What this Video don't show is 1. make sure you have one of the latest three operating system on your MAC Book as well as the latest SERATO version (this was noticed)! 2. make sure you have the Pioneer driver and Pioneer will also ask for another update driver 2022 !!! As soon as you are ready with this, don't forget you to restart your computer :-) Another thing is, for me the Pioneer XDJ XZ Interface do not work proper enough with the search wheel and you will def need to glance on your Serato list !!! Having only "titles" as information in the Pioneer Interface to select first, is not enough for me. On my machine there is also no information on the center CD display as well.

[@Crossfader]

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[@kereamohau]

This thing makes a lot of sense for a club to purchase instead of CDJs & a Mixer. Just get this. It'll be way cheaper

[@stuartmd8752]

And they don’t need to adjust or ad Raine if it’s a laptop DJ. It’s perfect

[@shanesubashe787]

Thanks for this. Pioneer seems to want to lock everyone into their products only but that's great you can still use the core features of Serato with it.

[@billykatsoulakis8258]

Thanks for reviewing the Serato Dj Pro side to this unit. Very helpful.

[@Robgee71]

I've had my xz over a year now and went straight to rekordbox but I always needed a bigger memory stick or hard drive for my music so only just watching your video coz I totally forgot how to set up 😆 but over the moon now so got my whole collection on serato on new fast lappy at a breeze and rekordbox is the option when i play out on standalone. Thanks for the video advice it certainly helped me.

[@koolaidsuck5]

Make sure you update your serato #1. Restart your computer #2 Restart your controller#3 Now try it!!

[@lzonebass2904]

Your britain pronuntation is fantastic

[@bfastier]

Thanks Jamie 🤘🏼 this helped for a gig I had at a new venue, as a serato user this is great ! chur

[@bboymac84]

Thanks this cleared up some issues for me👍🏽

[@DjNika921]

Hello how to download driver for XDJ XZ on Asus laptop? thank you for instructions

[@smooth1sworld362]

This video was so helpful to me. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@robertw.1499]

So, did I understand correctly? In Rekordbox Mode, this is essentially a two channel mixer. In Serato Mode, you can hit the Shift button and it can change from deck 1 to 3 and 2 to 4?

[@rupakmajumdar9959]

Can you sync a deck from Serato to USB?

[@Lilljoescratch]

I can’t figure out how to delete a sample in the beach jump The purple buttons. I know you press shift and a button to set one .

[@Lilljoescratch]

OK, I just figured out it’s in the software you have to delete from in the software. If anybody knows how to do it from the controller please let me know

[@djhovisuk]

Hi all haven't had time to read all the comments. If I put my serato files on usb does the controller read the serato files that have been analysed.

[@DJYORGZY]

How do i get to adjust the cross fader please ?

[@charleswrigley9488]

Wifi this why i fancy buying the denon prime 2 not the 4 only after a two channel controller

[@panteliskaramailis1287]

What about Tidal? Does it show waveforms on the XDJ XZ?

[@jesslucio3104]

Im going to try it out tmrw

[@ula_a]

Can I connect with Serato dj LITE ?

[@soulfuldos]

Great video. Can you kill all three EQS when using Serato. I tried that with my ddj1000 SRT and it was still bleeding sound. I don't want to make that mistake again.

[@gilbertorogel81]

Can you use serato crates in a usb without having to connect a laptop?

[@Jayskeelarter]

Great video thank you. I wonder if Pioneer or through update on this controller it would ever support using Serato without the need of taking your laptop to gigs? I have found Serato much better for larger libraries compared to Rekordbox

[@rufusgeorge2145]

@Jayskeelarter Unfortunately, Serato DJ Pro is a laptop only software, it cannot work standalone. That’s why I’d recommend to you the DDJ 1000SRT. You still have screens in the centre of the jog wheels and also, it has way more functionally to Serato features, for example: the pitch play mode. You can’t change the parameter on the controller itself. Hope this helps!

[@LLoyoc]

Excellent review!

[@marjak92]

Can i Play USB on 1,2 deck and serato 3,4?

[@renel5122]

Of course you can. Actually this happens as first thing in the video. Track plays on channel 1 via USB and he loads another channel using Serato. ;)

[@klausherbert3040]

Can you do one walkthrough and tutorial on the AMX, please?

[@theaverageguy3884]

Im a bedreom Dj. And not know much about beat matching. Should i learn this without Serato ?

[@spacecy]

can i connect the Reloop RP8000 MK2 on this controller, and still have the serato functionality of the reloop turntables?

[@ALifeTheKidd]

so can you use all 4 decks with out serato if i link 2 more CDJ's? I mean that would be the only reason i would buy this over the RX2

[@stuartmd8752]

That’s correct. This controller has a link port for extra CDJs

[@FrOsTyBeArKiD]

Does this have handovers for Serato? Like two laptops at the same time like the SX3?

[@Funkadelic-Freak]

Can you connect sl1200 and play just normal records and use the the other 2 deck with record box usb analyze…? 1 more thing, I was thinking of the xdj-rx3 or xdj-xz…?

[@Miguel_vlog]

my question is can u play serato dj with usb sticks only and not using laptop only?is what i am trying to find out before buy it

[@kavi711]

dont believe so

[@Mraroma1977]

Hi, it's a great video but how can I use the Serato fx on this beautiful controller?

[@YaxkinRetrodisko]

im sure via MIDI with an external Midi controller.

[@teareeutley3770]

Why they didn't come with the horizontal. Damn i wanted it to😞

[@sofiendzoff6503]

is the sound quality like nxs2 setup please ?

[@djrichent97]

Need to know 1 thing I’m trying to hook this up (XDJ-XZ) with a CDJ 3000 in HID with Serato but for the life of me I can not figure this out also it wont work with rekordbox 5.8.5 either ...everything works in RKB 6.2 with CDJ 3000 HID mode showing in the audio tab in settings at the bottom why is this ? BTW love your videos 👍🏾

[@shadie2k]

update the firmware i use 5.85 rekordbox with mine and serato it works fine

[@jimmythetulip_]

Hey Crossfader! In Serato DJ is it possible resign the PAGE buttons with MIDI Learn function? For example I resign the SEARCH buttons, because I don't need theese. 🔥🔥

[@benitoth4354]

Heyy, i just got it and i would like to use it without computer, but then only two chanel working.. nobody talk about that.. littlebit ridiculous, and if im subscribe to recordbox?

[@FranciscoHernandez-vs4ye]

I have this controller and it does not work with serato video The crossfader and faders are not compatible with serato video Everything has to be done on the computer

[@pxxeldesign9192]

hi is the crossfader quality similar to the magvel fader ? do you think it is solid over time ? thank you

[@ramonvaldez8050]

Are you able to use the serato dj effects I guess midi mapped the mic 1 and 2 or ch 3 and 4 for the serato effects 🤔

[@aashstewart3597]

So this can be used as a 4 channel controller with Serato DJ Pro, without any additional hardware but Rekordbox requires an additional controller?

[@restorelove3168]

4 channels hooked up to laptop, 2 channel standalone usb

[@infamyone]

Nice video, I have a question so why is it that when I use serato with my XDJ-XZ all the pads turn blue without setting cue points ? I tried updating firmware and serato but can’t seem to figure it out.. thanks in advance

[@DJmanuelperez3]

Nicely done

[@AngeloMendezDJ]

How do you jump between playlist tab and song list? In serato

[@junglist1soldier]

I love the versatility of DJ software but, it's still expensive. If only the DDJ 1000 had the same software options.

[@huwwackman_excel]

Hi. Does this now incorporate scratch banks after the Serato updates? Thanks

[@djwho5937]

Yes

[@djs5889]

What about soundquality?

[@pajtimdj]

Sound quality is great

[@MB-sq2xv]

64 bit xz... prime 4. 24 bit

[@VOLTofc]

does the xdj rx3 and the xz works similar to each other with serato ?

[@DJ_D_Jones]

Does the xp2 work with this controller

[@felionrobinson698]

Does it have to be that large

[@papyraymond2999]

Hi There, Serato DJ Pro "wants to access" files on a removable volume. Is it normal for the software to send me a massage Like that? Should I answer OK or NO please? I wish you a good week.

[@djmarkusrosenbaum3609]

So there´s no way to use Serato effects without Midimapping them?

[@Crossfader]

Sadly not, the built in Beat FX are great though!

[@danivince3004]

I know you said if you are a serato user save money and get the 1000srt or sx3. But if you are extremely sick of an sx1, want to use Rekordbox as well and learn CDJs/standalone is the difference in money worth the upgrade? I have been pondering about this forever and waiting to see this Serato review before a decision.

[@rupakmajumdar9959]

I think only you can make that decision I think!

[@francescomorello6215]

It's literally my spot. I grow up on cdj, dreaming if cdj 1000 and later 2000 and nexus, then switched to the SX 1, loved it and had an happy wedding for 7 years, but I kinda miss my old dream. So it comes the dilemma of DDJ 1000 (witch is literally the sx but more cdj and djm style) or the XZ (stand alone on 2 decks, and big is better sometimes). The thing that bothers me however, is that the XZ, as sexy as it is, it's not up to the competition, and seems just rushed and bad designed. So I'll prob go for the DDJ 1000, rb version cause Serato one is dummy on its own.

[@peterbowers2266]

can i get mixr

[@DjPositiveP]

Can you use 4 decks on the mixer with serato ?

[@CptAwesome747]

yes

[@DjPositiveP]

@@CptAwesome747 I guess its the standalone only works on 2 channels unless you add more deck players

[@jasonflorens3351]

You can!

[@SubOxyde]

Great review! So say I want to use the Serato FX specifically while mixing, I know it's not possible via this mixer as the effects are hardware-side. However, is there a way to do it with some sort of addition to XDJ-XZ+Serato, that would still give me per-channel control? If so, what would I be looking for?

[@dj_sobia]

That’s why i still have hesitations to or not to buy this unit. Cuz as serato djs we need more options than these or being labeled as second users 🤔.

[@SuppeUrt]

If you connect a companion controller like SP1 or XP2 to your laptop, then they can manipulate the Serato FX. So, you could go FX berserk and run both Serato FX _and_ Pioneer HW FX simultaneously. I would, however, recommend against it.:! ;-)

[@mixx_factory]

Yes there is a way. You can activate the serato fx to a channel on your computer. But the FX come pre fader. So its coming in hot from serato into the channel . Would be hard to work with.

[@J34N4RN4U0]

Denon Prime 4 seems more advanced to me

[@dj_paultuk7052]

It is by a huge margin !.

[@fraz2187]

What is the price difference between them

[@alfkylfalt9184]

$1699 for P4 $2,299 XDJ-XZ

[@dj_paultuk7052]

@@fraz2187 Prime 4 is £1500, or $1800 USD. So WAY cheaper

[@MB-sq2xv]

It also has WAY LESS sound quality.. WAY worse jog wheels. And more problems to go along with way more features. And it is also WAY less reliable and durable then the xz.

[@tlbagnall]

So can anyone tell me if you can use 4 channels when connected to a laptop running Rekordbox in performance mode?

[@francescomorello6215]

Yes you can, you're limited to 2 decks only if you play USB. Serato and Rekordbox can work with all 4

[@tlbagnall]

Cheers francesco. Still don't think I can justify the expense. Might have to go for the RX2. Its just those mechanical jog wheels and that upgradability potential with a CDJ or two..

[@MB-sq2xv]

Can we use channels 1 & 2 with usb and Rekordbox and use channels 3 & 4 with lap top and serato simultaneously?

[@yushentang8036]

Niceeeeeeeeeee!

[@johnlott1507]

It's expensive to just a controller there cheaper options idk u why pay extra for standalone then use seroto

[@Crossfader]

It's cheaper than a pair of CDJ's and DJM mixer if you want the feel of those. The DDJ1000 SRT comes close but still feels like a controller, this however, feels much more like a true nexus set up

[@zaaajac]

Still, makes more sense to buy Denon. Double-tap shift to switch decks proves that Pioneer wasn’t thinking when creating this controller...

[@dlish984]

Denon's jogwheels are too small, doesnt look pro.

[@Morgan1367]

Denon’s is a kids toy, this is a pro unit!

[@simonconquest]

Dedicated button vs double shift - hardly a massive problem.

[@tylerchambers6391]

This or ddj1000???

[@dlish984]

This all the way

[@djsquibby]

Hi, can you use two laptops running Serato so two DJ's can go back to back? Or is this only possible with one laptop?

[@spiritlevelstudios]

1 laptop / 2 USB on the XZ. 2 laptops / 0 USB on the DDJ 1000.

[@stuartmd8752]

Correct but the cool thing about this is that the track will still keep playing if you have to change laptops

[@peterbowers2266]

i wont wwn

[@DJAngusTV]

This was a good option but miserably failed because of one USB B port. I mean like are you serious Pioneer?

[@j.gray_463dnb5]

DJ Angus there are 2 usbs

[@DJAngusTV]

@@j.gray_463dnb5 I was referring to the USB B ports for DJ changeovers. But I guess the 2 USB A ports can be used instead. Not the best option but still good. Thanks.

[@stuartmd8752]

@@DJAngusTV yes but the track is loaded to the console so, the last track of the current DJ will continue to play while you change laptops…

[@jasperhay]

You can connect 2 laptops, 1 via usb B and another using rekordbox on the extension Lan link

[@lebronsinclair8012]

Why don't we just get a new flagship serato controller?

[@sebastheartist4647]

Please Men I want that xdj xz because i have 14 years and i want to be a dj wen I be an adult if you can pack me that to Ecuador to the city of Quito please give the 8 wonder of the world

[@osirisofthesouth2853]

I got the RX2 there is no point in upgrading

[@tlbagnall]

might get the RX2. Its a nice controller just hasn't got those nice mechanical jogs

[@prodj.mixapeofficial6431]

Pioneer DJ was sold to japanese investors again, a photo printing company. For real though, keep defending but they are definitely failed uto up their game, pioneer might have ink printer replacing cd's on cdj's thru following years. printing lyrics or money on while djing. clap2x.

[@drinmo3776]

lol, this was hard.

[@joemats9954]

So not a standalone and just looks like one. They almost had it! Terrible production

[@Colemusic-pu8lg]

It can be used standalone if you use rekordbox