Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ Training Tutorial & Video Manual - Tips & Tricks

Here is your FREE tutorial on the Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ.
0:00 - Intro
3:54 - Inputs & Outputs
9:43 - Music Playing Options
10:48 - Why Use Rekordbox Software
11:32 - Exporting From Rekordbox
12:33 - How Much Music To Export?
13:02 - Importing Your Music
13:24 - Ejecting Your USB Drive
13:39 - Recording Your DJ Sets
14:02 - Deck Features Tour
19:13 - Jog Display Overview
20:24 - Jog Displays - Simple View
22:45 - Jog Displays - Info View
25:10 - Jog Displays - Artwork View
26:09 - Starting & Stopping Tracks
27:06 - Adjusting Track Tempo
28:00 - Using Pitch Lock
28:41 - Playing Tracks In Reverse
28:58 - Vinyl & Nudge Jog Modes
29:48 - Frame Search
30:48 - Adjusting Jogwheel Tension
31:53 - Start/Stop Speed Adjustment
33:24 - Using The Cue Button
34:53 - Setting Cue While Playing
35:13 - Setting & Using Loops
38:37 - Setting Active Loops
39:01 - Memory Cue/Loop Functions
41:36 - Pad Modes - Hotcues
42:39 - Setting Hotcue Loops
43:29 - Changing Pad Colours
45:14 - Hotcue Loading Options
45:54 - Pad Modes - Beat Loop
47:10 - Pad Modes - Beat Jump
48:25 - Pad Modes - Loop Move
49:18 - Using Slip Mode
52:00 - Using Slip To Censor Words
53:14 - Pad Modes - Slip Loop
54:49 - Track Ending Warnings
55:08 - Needle Drop / Needle Lock
55:50 - Using Sync
58:24 - “Soft Takeover”
59:11 - Instant Doubles
1:00:21 - Setting The Master Deck
1:00:49 - Browse Section Overview
1:04:02 - How To Filter Tracks
1:05:28 - Info Display Overview
1:08:23 - Altering Waveform Size
1:08:34 - Adjusting Beatgrids On The Fly
1:09:25 - Effects Display Overview
1:09:51 - How To Browse Tracks
1:11:58 - How To Search For Tracks
1:12:39 - Getting Recommended Tracks
1:13:41 - Searching With Jump Function
1:15:00 - Searching From The Info Menu
1:16:16 - Using The History List
1:16:50 - Working With Tag/Prepare Lists
1:19:32 - Setting Track Ratings
1:20:06 - Mixer & Effects Features Tour
1:20:26 - Microphone Section
1:21:58 - Main Mixer Overview
1:26:08 - Beat Effects Overview
1:29:36 - Output Controls Overview
1:30:38 - Advanced Levels, EQs & FX Use
1:31:09 - Setting EQ Type
1:31:36 - Setting Channel Fader Curves
1:32:17 - Setting The Crossfader Curve
1:33:16 - Master Equaliser Settings
1:34:15 - Setting Phones Mono Split
1:35:16 - Beat Effects In Detail
1:35:52 - Using The X-Pad
1:36:38 - Delay
1:37:24 - Echo
1:37:48 - Ping Pong
1:38:08 - Spiral
1:38:38 - Reverb
1:39:06 - Transform
1:40:06 - Filter
1:40:43 - Flanger
1:41:06 - Phaser
1:41:40 - FX Frequency Controls
1:41:59 - Pitch
1:42:47 - Roll & Slip Roll
1:43:23 - Vinyl Break
1:44:09 - Helix
1:44:29 - Sound Color FX In Detail
1:44:59 - Space
1:45:19 - Dub Echo
1:45:39 - Sweep
1:46:04 - Noise
1:46:55 - Crush
1:47:11 - Filter
1:50:08 - Using Deck Quantize
1:51:59 - Using FX Quantize
1:52:21 - Using Auto Cue
1:54:09 - Memory Cue As Auto Cue
1:57:17 - Choosing Personal Settings
1:58:30 - Deck Menu Item Recap
2:02:08 - Mixer Menu Items Recap
2:03:55 - Using It With DJ Software
2:05:28 - Essential Accessories
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Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ Training Tutorial table of contents ⤵ 3:54 - Inputs & Outputs 9:43 - Music Playing Options 10:48 - Why Use Rekordbox Software 11:32 - Exporting From Rekordbox 12:33 - How Much Music To Export? 13:02 - Importing Your Music 13:24 - Ejecting Your USB Drive 13:39 - Recording Your DJ Sets 14:02 - Deck Features Tour 19:13 - Jog Display Overview 20:24 - Jog Displays - Simple View 22:45 - Jog Displays - Info View 25:10 - Jog Displays - Artwork View 26:09 - Starting & Stopping Tracks 27:06 - Adjusting Track Tempo 28:00 - Using Pitch Lock 28:41 - Playing Tracks In Reverse 28:58 - Vinyl & Nudge Jog Modes 29:48 - Frame Search 30:48 - Adjusting Jogwheel Tension 31:53 - Start/Stop Speed Adjustment 33:24 - Using The Cue Button 34:53 - Setting Cue While Playing 35:13 - Setting & Using Loops 38:37 - Setting Active Loops 39:01 - Memory Cue/Loop Functions 41:36 - Pad Modes - Hotcues 42:39 - Setting Hotcue Loops 43:29 - Changing Pad Colours 45:14 - Hotcue Loading Options 45:54 - Pad Modes - Beat Loop 47:10 - Pad Modes - Beat Jump 48:25 - Pad Modes - Loop Move 49:18 - Using Slip Mode 52:00 - Using Slip To Censor Words 53:14 - Pad Modes - Slip Loop 54:49 - Track Ending Warnings 55:08 - Needle Drop / Needle Lock 55:50 - Using Sync 58:24 - “Soft Takeover” 59:11 - Instant Doubles 1:00:21 - Setting The Master Deck 1:00:49 - Browse Section Overview 1:04:02 - How To Filter Tracks 1:05:28 - Info Display Overview 1:08:23 - Altering Waveform Size 1:08:34 - Adjusting Beatgrids On The Fly 1:09:25 - Effects Display Overview 1:09:51 - How To Browse Tracks 1:11:58 - How To Search For Tracks 1:12:39 - Getting Recommended Tracks 1:13:41 - Searching With Jump Function 1:15:00 - Searching From The Info Menu 1:16:16 - Using The History List 1:16:50 - Working With Tag/Prepare Lists 1:19:32 - Setting Track Ratings 1:20:06 - Mixer & Effects Features Tour 1:20:26 - Microphone Section 1:21:58 - Main Mixer Overview 1:26:08 - Beat Effects Overview 1:29:36 - Output Controls Overview 1:30:38 - Advanced Levels, EQs & FX Use 1:31:09 - Setting EQ Type 1:31:36 - Setting Channel Fader Curves 1:32:17 - Setting The Crossfader Curve 1:33:16 - Master Equaliser Settings 1:34:15 - Setting Phones Mono Split 1:35:16 - Beat Effects In Detail 1:35:52 - Using The X-Pad 1:36:38 - Delay 1:37:24 - Echo 1:37:48 - Ping Pong 1:38:08 - Spiral 1:38:38 - Reverb 1:39:06 - Transform 1:40:06 - Filter 1:40:43 - Flanger 1:41:06 - Phaser 1:41:40 - FX Frequency Controls 1:41:59 - Pitch 1:42:47 - Roll & Slip Roll 1:43:23 - Vinyl Break 1:44:09 - Helix 1:44:29 - Sound Color FX In Detail 1:44:59 - Space 1:45:19 - Dub Echo 1:45:39 - Sweep 1:46:04 - Noise 1:46:55 - Crush 1:47:11 - Filter 1:50:08 - Using Deck Quantize 1:51:59 - Using FX Quantize 1:52:21 - Using Auto Cue 1:54:09 - Memory Cue As Auto Cue 1:57:17 - Choosing Personal Settings 1:58:30 - Deck Menu Item Recap 2:02:08 - Mixer Menu Items Recap 2:03:55 - Using It With DJ Software 2:05:28 - Essential Accessories

[@EshanMapitigama]

very useful. thank you for your information.

[@ToniRawGazer]

Been playing with the xdj xz all day today. I absolutely love it

[@elonniftrehceiw1289]

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[@DJBYPOLA]

How can I control my sample volume either by the trim or time knob?

[@danielstoicamusic]

You need to add 0:00 as well if you want the timestamps to appear properly on the video.

[@officialdjdetox]

There is an XDJ-XZ at the open-deck night club I want to try. This video SAVED MY LIFE! I have no experience on CDJ's and the layout/features, and after watching this I am confident I can rock it. Thank you! This is a series that NEEDS TO CONTINUE!

[@digitaldjtips]

Tell us how you get on!

[@the_jcharles]

I have the xz and prime 4 plus. Love em both and your tutorials are a godsend. Can we get a deep dive on the sc6000/m and x1850? So many new features and not many deep dives on the gear features and settings. Thanks for all that you do!

[@seancarney2168]

Hi Phil :) my XZ finally arrived yesterday and I set it up in no time at all and stuck in a usb and had tracks playing, it's an amazing controller. Today I decided to watch your video again to refresh my memory with everything it does. Thank you Phil for the hard work you put into making this video it has really helped a lot and saved me having to read through the manual. :)

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad to hear that Sean!

[@geogdog]

This is the best tutorial I’ve seen. I’m going to watch this several times, and I’ve been a DJ since 1991!!!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Spinweezy]

Phil is the G.O.A.T of PROPER explanation !!!!!!! 😀😃😄😁

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad to help!

[@JoshuaAdamPickens]

I wish guides like this existed for literally everything on the planet. Super-informative!! Thanks so much for this. =)

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it helped!

[@soadman777]

After 10 years of having my Numark NS6, I finally upgraded to this bad boy. Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial. I was able to quickly learn the functionality of the controller and now I'm back to mixing without trying to figure the functionality on my own.

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad we could help :)

[@JeffSpicoli80]

Lol I actually started with the Numark NS6 as my first controller after leaving my turntables. Great controller lots of fun on it.

[@Dugiesrevenge]

I’ve just got mine today… what a machine!!!!! Brilliant video upload… I think I’m going to be watching it quite a few times!!!

[@rudolfolotho2644]

@@JeffSpicoli80 oo

[@TarunPathak04]

Hi Phil, You have no idea how much of a life saver you are. Even thou this video is 4 Years old. I just started self-learning DJing...I use DDJ FLX-400 as being a beginner. I went to a club with my friend and the DJ playing on very different equipment there ( XDJ-XZ, its indeed Expensive ) and got hell scared like how to use/know all of that. But your guide helped and cleared soo many thing and also gave me huge confidence that its all the same if you know what all it does. THANKS A LOT ♥

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it helped

[@theaverageguy3884]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am new to this and just got my XDJ X-Z. I will be watching this video over and over again.

[@digitaldjtips]

You're more than welcome!

[@p5ri3o]

As opposed to reading a manual, "Visual Learning" is the way to go. This form of teaching is less likely to frustrate you and more likely to keep you engaged. Outstanding and very informative, expect nothing less from Digital DJ Tips👍

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for watching :)

[@davidmeza3157]

Give this man a raise!! This is so helpful to get back into dj’n

[@digitaldjtips]

You’re welcome!

[@thefooba3170]

I think he owns the joint.....that’s all the “raise” you need 😜

[@andyboy2956]

Do the feet adjust

[@djtonyserrano]

The guide is great. Not enough comments about HOW ABSOLUTELY EPIC your playlist is ! It's not even my genre of preference but I absolutely loved it .

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks

[@vasilisdrago]

Just bought an XZ and I have to say, this is an absolutely amazing video!

[@digitaldjtips]

So glad to help you!

[@gabrielcastlebary2836]

Thank you so much for this. As someone who is graduating from an old, broken down Hercules controller and Virtual DJ, I found this to be a great way to prepare. My first 'gig' is this new years at my own home. This gets me a head start on using my new gear! Thank you so much!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad I could help!

[@matthewparsons937]

Had mine 2 years now and due to kids I never get the chance to play on them. This video was without a doubt the best thing on youtube for gaining the features. Great content 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad to help Matthew!

[@DJShaunJames]

Currently 10 minutes in and Im so hooked on watching. I literally purchased this 2 hours ago. Can't wait for delivery day. upgrading from the XDJ-RX. I can't afford the full CDJ set up but this is absolutely perfect for what I've watched on other videos. I shall now continue to watch :D Awesome as always Phil. Thank you,

[@digitaldjtips]

You’re welcome Shaun!

[@JimvsBob]

Probably the only video ever that goes through every single feature concisely and informatively. Really well done guys. I've been DJing for about 15 years and still learned a few things!

[@digitaldjtips]

That’s great to hear, thanks!

[@roxxiemyeggo7048]

how do u delete tracks

[@scottprodj]

Been a DJ in the SF Bay Area for over 20 years now. Learned a ton about the search features here, that I'm certain transfer right over to the CDJ 3000s

[@digitaldjtips]

Oh yes, for sure, but we also have CDJ-3000 training here too - just search for it.

[@sd21910]

This is phenomenal!!! Thank you so much for your knowledge and the tutorial! So appreciative! Extremely grateful! Much love!

[@digitaldjtips]

you're welcome!

[@olivergroves2007]

Hey Phil this is a perfect video for me as I’m thinking of getting an XZ when I can afford one. Thanks and hope you’re keeping safe

[@digitaldjtips]

We are thanks The Original Dr Shade - and lockdown has given us the opportunity to make content like this that we maybe wouldn't have found time for otherwise :)

[@westcountryoddities8107]

Well i bought the flx6 and took it out the box once and realised my technics wouldnt work with it, i then bought this 2 days ago and have been too scared to unbox it! I think this will help as i join the world of digital! Thank you sir! P.s. in response to how to become a better dj .... my simple tip. Just tell everyone that you are really good. Then you will be too scared to mess up and will play much better !

[@tonyoshur6401]

I've just ordered my XDJ-XZ from Guitar Center in USA and it's expected to be shipped by July 22nd. Can't wait to put my hands on it. This tutorial is golden 👌

[@digitaldjtips]

Hope you enjoy your unit Tony.

[@israelgalindo3328]

Phil! MAN. This is perfect!!! I've dj'd over 30 years and just got this hardware and with your tutorial, made it so easy to use the device. Anyone who plays with this hardware should watch this video!!! Just amazing! Thank YOU!

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome!

[@fantasyproduct1042]

I learned on 1210's. And with you it was so difficult and then it just clicked after about 12 months. Used to throw some good parties. Wish we taped them.

[@digitaldjtips]

It’s a double edged sword that one, we taped a lot of ours and honestly listening back was cringe!

[@fantasyproduct1042]

@digitaldjtips good point, always sounds better when you're in the thick of it

[@sirskittenn]

Your guide is amazing, appreciate the time and effort you put into creating this!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JezzaDJ8]

I started in 1992 as well Phil - had a few years off due to tinnitus.. am back and loving the digital. Totally renewed like I am starting again. Cheers for the great videos!

[@digitaldjtips]

you're welcome, and welcome back Jeremy!

[@natea214]

Phil and Digital DJ, just wanted to take the time and thank you for this detailed tutorial. I'm just starting off with my DJing. I've done a few events with an old mixer. I did some research and decided to commit and buy the Pioneer XDJ-XZ and when I received it I was extremely intimidated by it.... Watching your tutorial definitely gave me confidence and I will refer back to it as time moves on. Thank you so much for doing this! You all are awesome!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it helped you Nate

[@michaelcarterfitness]

Thank you for such a thorough walkthrough of the xz!!!!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@linerider5319]

Phil, i saw a lot of Digital DJ Tips video's over the years, but this detailed video with the giant list of time stamps is next level. Thanks a lot for all your valuable video's!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad you enjoyed it, this was definitely a big job for Phil so he'll be glad to hear it :)

[@hikmetcancelik]

This should be the official manual of this unit! Awesome video. Thanks a lot

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad to help Can!

[@clintz7147]

Best bit of kit I ever bought I've been on it everyday sense lockdown. 🙌🙌👏👏

[@digitaldjtips]

Lucky you got one before lockdown!

[@RonLancin]

Makes perfect since.

[@mottdnb8214]

I also started using this when I sensed a lockdown coming

[@markgough9768]

Awesome review as always my XDJ-XZ arrived yesterday and I didn’t know you could do so much with it thanks👍

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad we could help Mark!

[@star33music]

Thank you very much for this video! I'm new to djing and I just got my XZ last week and this video is more than I could've dreamed about to get started with this device. Cheers!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad I could help!

[@Tokent555]

Currenty the XZ is out of stock in our country, but eventually i will buy one, so thanks in advance! Video is saved :D

[@digitaldjtips]

Maybe this will be the next best thing so you can hit the ground running, DJ Arbee!

[@danquay9504]

I know people upgrade to DDJ 1000 , I currently using a DDJ 400 and all about preferred choice, once get the money I definitely upgrade to one these bad boys, I found this tutorial very helpful & informative thanks 🙏 this sounds perfect 👍 for my needs

[@digitaldjtips]

Nice one :)

[@aarons3261]

This has got to be the BEST tutorial EVER!!!!!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it has helped you!

[@EzraMosomi]

Started following you from the Numark Platinum FX review, now i am literary swimming through all your stuff! Kudos

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for watching Ezra!

[@DJPjerrot]

Hi, Ordered this a month ago, from one of the top danish DJ equipment sellers, after a lot of consideration, about what I needed, with extra inputs and such. Still waiting for it, as it is in high command apparently. But I’m really happy you did this tutorial, so I’ll be completely ready for it, when it arrives. Thanks a lot 🙌🏼

[@digitaldjtips]

Stay patient AgentJay!

[@makisekurisu8078]

I Love my XZ, it's the best stand alone System. Phil, trank you for the Video!

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome, Makise.

[@zuliano_miami]

XZ is finally arriving today. Very thorough walkthrough, there were definitely a lot of features I wouldn’t have figured out without your help, thanks! 🙏🏽

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad to help, bet you're excited!

[@YanivErez]

The best tutorial ever thank you very much

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem

[@danielskinner186]

I used to own a djm2000 with the noise effect. I will point, after you explained with assigning the noise effect to the empty channel with nothing playing, you can also use the trans effect with it on the beat effects which make a real cool sound to open and close sets. Idk I figured it out on my 2000 many years ago. I currently don’t mix anymore BUT have missed it and want to buy something compact and have fun with. This ticks most boxes really. Thanks for the preview… Oh! Also you mentioned the vinyl break adjustment, you an also use the slip feature with and adjust the vinyl break speed and use the pause/play button to make some interesting cuts sounds to mash things up a little. The vinyl break mode on the beat effects kind of does that too ( but you did cover that )

[@digitaldjtips]

thanks for the tip!

[@propgear123]

My boy just got 1 of these and what a beast of a unit 😂😂😂 i am old and learnt on belt drives and my brothers 1210s eventually but this is just mind blowing 😂😂🔥🔥🔥👌🏼last week i had my 1st go with my boy and we didnt have a clue haha i thought we did but after watching this vid it makes more sense now why it seemed so hard. After watching this excellent vid i cant wait to have another go now ❤❤❤ 👊🏼

[@digitaldjtips]

Really glad to help you.

[@DJMademoizelle]

Hi there Phil, I want to say first off great job on making this video! It was very easy to understand, straight to the point and I got answers to most of my questions thank you! Here's another question. If I can get some help here it would be very much appreciated! : *** USING THE UNIT IN STANDALONE MODE WITH USB STICK *** 1. Is their a way to modify a PAD MODE section to be a sampler section?

[@digitaldjtips]

Very happy to have helped.

[@stevegee1966]

Hi Phil, this is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! Many thanks.

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome!

[@Gavlar04]

Hi Phil, Just wanted to say a big thank you for making this video. I have watched it a few times now in preparation to me switching from Traktor Pro 2 using my S4 mk2, to a Pioneer XDJ-XZ which I took delivery of just a couple of days ago. I'm a complete newbie to Rekordbox and using Pioneer gear, so quite a bit to get my head round, especially with this unit. This video walk through of every single button has been a big help especially as there are some considerable differences between the 2 products. But particularly to the options and settings within the menu. You have really helps me out on that front as there has been a few things pickling my brain. I'm so sad, I even made notes as I have gone through the video as I knew I wouldnt remember everything once I'm standing in front of the XZ. 😂 Thanks you so much, you're the man! 👊😎

[@digitaldjtips]

That's not sad, it's a great idea! Do make sure you download the Pioneer written manual itself and print it out too - they are a great complement to each other.

[@jerrychandler7094]

1:45 there is a CD burner on your top shelf! I still have that same deck in 2023!

[@digitaldjtips]

Cool :)

[@Gainesville2007]

Phil thank you for such a nice video manual. It is much fun than reading the PDF manual provided by Pioneer. I recently bought the unit and this is what I have been looking for to fill some knowledge gaps I have.

[@digitaldjtips]

Great!

[@surajmurthy2266]

Hi Phil thank you very much for this Tutorial I own this unit purchased recently there were lot of feature which i was not aware of ( didn't make an effort to go through the lengthy pdf manual) Thanks again 👍

[@digitaldjtips]

That's what we figured, Suraj - even with our decades of work in this industry, we still find manuals daunting! We thought we'd do the hard work for you :)

[@damohr69]

i just bought myself an XDJ-XZ so this video was peeerfect for me! thx

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad I could help!

[@ToniRawGazer]

I had the prime 4 coming in by end of March. Lucky I decided to go with the xdj since I come from the pioneer cdj 1000mk3 Era. Can’t wait till next week

[@digitaldjtips]

Enjoy!

[@ToniRawGazer]

@@digitaldjtips thanks can’t wait

[@substance90]

Wow, so refreshing to see an XDJ-XZ video with no Denon zealots in the comments going "this sucks, buy Prime 4".

[@digitaldjtips]

Lol they both have their rabid fans ;)

[@pimpindistress101]

This sucks but my prime 4...😂😁😁😁

[@BlueHawk80]

The same zealots as the Pioneer ones, screaming 'its the clubstandard', or 'Denon for peasants/bedroomers' for decades, right? And yes the XZ is too expensive for that ancient screen, lack of SD/Sata/Wifi, and limited RAM (can't even do more than 8-beat jump). But I don't further care about it. I have left Pioneer and couldn't be more happier.

[@substance90]

@@BlueHawk80 a zealot by definition preaches to people who haven’t even asked him for an opinion. I don’t see anyone trolling Denon videos and saying “this is shit, buy Pioneer”.

[@BlueHawk80]

@@substance90 Well, I have seen a lot, in videos, forums, blogs and social media. For years, when Denon has struggled and was a shadow of itself. Yeah, those fanboys have now become rather silent since the SC5000 got released, and they really should. Ofc you still get the standard "Prime 4 looks like Star Trek toy" or "Engine suckssss" quotes now and then. So again, trolls are on *both* sides and they suck, period and peace out.

[@jamesclavv]

Best video I’ve ever watched, unreal tutorial 👏🏻

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks James! Glad to help

[@jplatt83]

I bought this setup back in February but just recently I sold mine to purchase the new Limited Edition White XZ! And it’s absolutely gorgeous in person! Hopefully you can do a aesthetic review on it soon!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad you like the white one.

[@djsmuru]

Picked up one last week. This video got me very comfortable quickly with the gear. Big thanks Phil!

[@digitaldjtips]

Awesome, really glad to hear that :)

[@ReddPepperVoiceActor]

2024 September and i still watch this video for relaxation and knowledge. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Belated THANK YOU. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🙏🏽

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome!

[@Quaranj]

This is the best guide for this device. I really wish you had done one for the DJS-1000 too because it's just as intimidating, if not more. Thanks for this amazing video though!

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome Quaranj.

[@marcococuzza7906]

What a GREAT tutorial! Thank you so much! And the book is amazing too! Greetings from Argentina

[@digitaldjtips]

You're very welcome!

[@KaneCunico]

Thank you and bless you for dedicating your time and making this for so many strangers out there. You're a good man :)

[@digitaldjtips]

My pleasure!

[@bulumkoposwayo6194]

I love the video. Very informative. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾I recently bought an XDJ XZ. I would like to know how do you show the blue thing on the screen that shows a playing song. I don’t know what to call it lol. Please help.

[@digitaldjtips]

No sure what you mean

[@bulumkoposwayo6194]

@@digitaldjtips The blue bar that runs across the screen when a song is playing. It moves when the song plays, and it stops when the song stops. I don’t know how to display it on my screen. How did you do it? I hope I explained it better this time.🥴

[@hendy6523]

Thank you so much for making this. Having just bought an XZ moving from a ddj1000, much of it was familiar but so much wasn't. Your video really helped me feel at home with the new equipment and even taught me some things that my old could do and I never knew! Much appreciated 👍

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome, hendy.

[@SoldiersAttic]

I was about to buy the Rane One; but I watched your video and then decided to purchase XDJ NZ because of your video thank you.

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad to help!

[@andihakim88]

Best manual video !

[@digitaldjtips]

thank you :)

[@theaverageguy3884]

12:08 How do you highlight all tracks in Recordbox ? Idid delete alot tracks one by one and that takes time.

[@digitaldjtips]

Ctrl/Cmd + A

[@theaverageguy3884]

@@digitaldjtips Thanks for taking you'r time to answer. You do a good job and please keep up the hard work.

[@DirtyDiezel]

I got one used recently and I like my RZX better for sure, but I do like the dedicated hardware mixer effects for integrating turntables, and the jog displays

[@digitaldjtips]

Cool :)

[@chadnliz2k11]

Brilliant video, this shows indeed how this unit is next level gear, yes I know the 4 channel guys scoff at the stand alone limit, screen size but this thing at its core is the top of the food chain.

[@digitaldjtips]

It's a beast for sure :)

[@poliwalentny33]

what a amazing introduce to xdj xz. Gretings from Poland.

[@digitaldjtips]

Greetings, and thanks for that!

[@Dj.Ra1n]

This is absolutely the best channel EVER THANK YOU SO SO MUCH

[@digitaldjtips]

you're welcome

[@OliverUnderTheMoon]

52:38 I played with this and it seems like the reverse button isn't responsive enough for censorship if you have multiple words to sensor close to each other in the song, at least on this model. Great vid :)

[@digitaldjtips]

Maybe best just getting the "clean" versions of those songs - less worrying too.

[@gm8208]

Hi Phil, Just wanted to say that this has got be one of the best learning clips I’ve seen and love the way you have explained this controllers functionality which is applicable elsewhere. During lockdown I’ve focused on my hidden passion for DJing but I’m 58 so probably a bit late to learn. I’ve dabbled over the years but not taken it seriously’ not realising that it’s something I really love. I’ve just upgraded from my Denon MX6000 Mk2 to Rekordbox Ddj1000 and this tutorial has been very useful indeed. I’ve subscribed to your feed and am impressed with the content; keep up the excellent work, I will be tuning in. Many thanks Graham.

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad you found it useful, don't worry it's never too late to learn - if anything your years of music knowledge will help you :)

[@holmesdj7564]

Great video. I have just upgraded to this unit. A question i don't seem to get the answer for is how to get the key and bpm to display next to the track without it having to be sorted into alphnumeric order. For example, i put together a set and want to play it in the order i put it in but the usb doesnt show key/bpm unless i sort. This then puts the order out. Hope that makes sense. Any clues would be great

[@Jonnyblacknell]

Hit info

[@germanstumbo2830]

Hi, great video!!!!!!!!!! Do you know if it is possible to change puntuation/calification (stars) of the tracks on display using standalone? am trying to know how can I puntuate a track live. thanks in advance. Great job!

[@digitaldjtips]

Pretty sure not possible

[@aksoofficial]

Thanks for the video. Does the XZ have the same usb output feature as the DJM900NXS2 where each channel can be sent out separately (post-fader) to a recording software? Thanks in advance.

[@makisekurisu8078]

Unfortunately not

[@Magin1985]

Superb tutorial. I'm shocked this content is free. Props!

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks! Glad it helped

[@vahidsadegh8342]

Hello ,thanks for your amazing helpful video but still I don't know why I can't use the beat jump or loop move because when I push the beat jump pad then first of all all the pads are blue or maybe dark blue colour and then when I tap it then I don't know why some different tunes or seems recorded from before that still I have no idea ,comes up so is it possible you tell me where I can use exactly the loop move coz it's really important that I know how can use it on xz😅.thanks again mate

[@vahidsadegh8342]

I forgot to tell you that I use serato with my xz but beat jump and loop move not working.so is there any solution?

[@DJHYDEHEART]

Have to play on one for an upcoming gig. This is very helpful! Thank you!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rebeccas4517]

Thank you for this. Just purchased this model and needed some extra tips. This video is massively helpful 👍🏽👍🏽

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad about that!

[@raverboyful]

Excellent video and very informative. I did skip through so may have missed it but I’m assuming you can only view 2 decks at once on the screen? I chose the DDJ1000 as I like to use 3 or 4 decks so figured I wouldn’t need to use a laptop screen in order to view all 4 waveforms at the same time?

[@digitaldjtips]

No, because only two channels work with USB. Watch our review for info on that. :)

[@raverboyful]

Digital DJ Tips thanks for that

[@txmmygxnn5728]

Thanks for this full breakdown so much knowledge that i needed . Way to fast track my learning . ONLY QUESTION being memory cues . Are they set to the USB OR THE MIXER ITS SELF ?

[@digitaldjtips]

You can do it either way

[@gbakes]

this was awesome - unlike it anywhere! thank you for such a detailed look at this - mine arrives tomorrow and I already know some and this filled in the blanks on my new gear.

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BaciNutmeg]

What a great guide. I used to be playing out regularly but with kids the last 10 years my gear was boxed away. Now I have space and am rediscovering this passion and of course looking to come into the 21st. Century. I was 100% vinyl. If I were to hook up the decks to lines 1 and 4, will all the effects work properly?

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes the effects will work fine on those decks.

[@PeteMcGrath1]

excellent tutorial ! thanks so for this- I hadn't played on this deck before and it was at the club I was at last nite. I have to say, the layout and screen are woeful compared to the Denon Prime 4! 😁

[@digitaldjtips]

Definitely more basic.

[@joserosas4283]

This guide has helped me a lot! Thank you so much!! I have an issue though with mine, the Beat FX are not working. I only have from Slip Roll until Roll working. I can only here the rest of the FX when switching on the CUE button at the master and of course, through the headphones. I have tried almost everything. Updating firmware as well was not helpful for this issue. Any thoughts? Thanks!!

[@joserosas4283]

Also the master EQs are not having any effect on the general sound at all. Actually, nothing from that part of the XDJ has any sort of impact on the sound. Any idea? Thank you!!

[@digitaldjtips]

No idea I am afraid, all sounds very strange.

[@Stefanoariel]

Amazing video, hugs from Brazil!

[@digitaldjtips]

Thank you! 😃

[@krismartindale7248]

Hi Tony can you please confirm for me what quality the record usb records in, fantastic material as always very helpful. Thank you Kris

[@pauldubyou78]

Perfect timing Phil and much appreciated.... I ordered one earlier today 👌

[@digitaldjtips]

Great!

[@nyx-psy]

Thanks so much for this video! I watched it prior to purchase and now again while using the unit. Much Appreciated!

[@chispace]

Thank you very much. I have a xz and your Video answer my question. Greetz from germany

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad we could help

[@lauren.T_official]

This is sooo helpful. Thank you ever so much for this video Phil - what a legend!

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@muratbahar343]

Dear Phil & DDJT Team, such a great tutorial, far much more than reviews I have watched yet for my XZ, thanks a lot, great valuable information down here... ✌️🤙

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Semomat]

Found this vid while trying to get in-depth info on this unit, and you guys nailed it - very well done! I got one question though, which I did not find the answer to in this video: Isn't it possible on the XZ to simply adjust the pitch of a track, ideally in single "note steps" ? I mean, melodic mixing has been around quite some time now (and I always try to "mix in key" on my S5). If that would not be possible, it would be a massive dealbreaker for me ... Anyone ?

[@digitaldjtips]

It is when you are DJing with a laptop but not standalone

[@Semomat]

​@@digitaldjtips That's a bummer, as the whole point for me to get a real stand-alone unit is to not having to use my laptop anymore. But mixing without being able to adjust the key of a track is, for me, not the way to go anymore. So guess I will stick around with my S5 and Traktor, until a unit comes out, which really brings everything into the stand-alone world ... Thank you so much for your answer!

[@charliemaclaran7608]

Hi Phil, I hope you get to see this comment:) One of watching this is I haven’t seen how to utilise channel 3/4, how to bring tracks on and use the 3/4th channel!! Dunno if i missed it during the video, really appreciate it:)

[@digitaldjtips]

Unless you're using the unit with a laptop and software, you can't - from USB, it is only a two channel unit.

[@charliemaclaran7608]

@@digitaldjtips ohhh I see, so with a laptop and using rekordbox you can use a 4 channel! If your solely using the decks/USB it’s just a 2 channel! Noticing this is 2 years old, would you recommend any recent videos you’ve done that might be better than the Xdj XZ?

[@DeejayWilly]

Beat loop and beat jump on the pads is completly useless for me. i just love this channel. full or information

[@digitaldjtips]

You're welcome

[@darraghobrien8277]

Thanks for this, helped me get set up with my XZ that I finally got my hands on!

[@digitaldjtips]

Awesome, glad to hear it

[@ayroncarmona]

excellent video, the best explanation I have ever seen

[@digitaldjtips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carljohnson1160]

Great tutorial just got my xdj xz thanks for helping allot im just wondering why does it automaticly starts playing a song when i load it on deck. Is there any way i can turn it off?

[@numny9721]

Wow! Thank you for taking your time and creating a quality and resourceful video. I thought I knew my new controller smh

[@digitaldjtips]

You are welcome!

[@rofabrizi]

Thank you very much for this video. It's amazing ! I've one doubt that din't heard on your video. Can you use your XDJ XZ as a music player? (same as you use rekorbox on export mode) You can press play and the tracks will go on. Please let me know if there's anyway of doing that. Grettings from Argentina ! Nice channel !

[@digitaldjtips]

Don't think it has any kind of autoplay, from memory.

[@JoshuaAdamPickens]

I wish guides like this existed for literally everything on the planet. Super-informative!! Thanks so much for this. =)

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem Josh :)

[@alfarracing]

Hi!! first video with somebody talk about the bar countdown from memory cue. Thanks I thought was not possible. Thanks

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks Isaac, we tried to cover everything :)