XDJ-RX3 vs. XDJ-XZ vs. CDJ-3000 differences & advantages

[@priyonjoni]

I also forgot to mention, if you are using DJ software, the XDJ-XZ supports DVS! While the XDJ-RX3’s phono inputs are for vinyl playback only. Product links below! Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3 2-channel all-in-one DJ system www.zzounds.com/a--3970758/item--PIOXDJRX3 Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ 4-channel all-in-one DJ system www.zzounds.com/a--3970758/item--PIOXDJXZ Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 professional DJ media player www.zzounds.com/a--3970758/item--PIOCDJ3000 Products mentioned in this video: Pioneer DJ DJM-900NXS2 4-channel DJ mixer www.zzounds.com/a--3970758/item--PNRDJM900NXS2 Pioneer DJ DJM-V10 6-channel DJ mixer www.zzounds.com/a--3970758/item--PIODJMV10 Pioneer DJ DJS-1000 DJ sampler/sequencer www.zzounds.com/a--3970758/item--PIODJS1000 Direct Music Service www.directmusicservice.com 30% off first month, use promo code PJMONTHLY 10% off first year, use promo code PJYEARLY

[@djhavickofficial]

PIONEER DJ RELEASED A FIRMWARE UPDATE, For The SB3. Can you explain, Whats new or if its worth updating it to V1.03 any thoughts?

[@priyonjoni]

@@djhavickofficial functionally, there is no new features. The firmware released on March 2021 was to add support for macOS Big Sur and fixed minor bugs.

[@IanDeVos]

The gated hot cue 'hack' got me 'HAH!' out loud.

[@priyonjoni]

It’s great!

[@Valmens]

Wonderful presentation! When we spend so much money, we should be aware of every aspect of these monsters.

[@coolhandlex]

I’ve been waffling between picking up an RX3 or an XZ. There’s really strong reasons for either and I just can’t seem to make up my mind on which features are more important to me.

[@raymondcordova7004]

Same

[@GC_London]

Have u decided? If so what did you go for? Happy? I’m now in the same boat…

[@soothing1244]

Haha same reason but I'm gonna go with RX3 because it's easy to carry incase you have a gig

[@samhungerford3083]

Pri Yon this is such an expert video, thank you so much for clarifying it all so well!

[@priyonjoni]

Glad it was helpful!

[@krystalravegirl]

Wish you went more in depth with the XZ. Thanks for the vid

[@themax316]

Your videos are so informative and thought out. One of the do channels here. Thank you

[@HEMi1995]

I got an all-in-one so I didnt have to use my laptop. No laptop renders the XZ to a 2-channel system, so I went with the RX3.

[@Pieter2360]

Great! Still loving my CDJ 3000’s every day 😎

[@nicholasm8946]

DDJ 800 and CDJ 3000 made love and gave birth to the XDJ RX3. DDJ 1000 and CDJ 2000 made love and gave birth to the XDJ XZ

[@tomprice7885]

All the gear looks great but I must say that white CDJ is just so cleannnnnnn

[@djerikfox]

...the best comparing video EVER...RESPECT Joni!!!!

[@liamsearle5592]

Touch preview just blew my mind

[@danteb7677]

Good video, just wish you talked about the XZ, I have one on order and I’m trying to decide if I should reconsider, that small display is looking dated

[@TheDjmaximus]

PLZ HELP, XZ or RX3

[@djc0rey81]

Very well explained, thank you for sharing this with us.

[@marticula07]

Thanks for the information it was very well explained in different intresting details

[@matthewjswider]

Very happy I bought the 3000’s over another controller. I’m certain by the end of the year a new controller will be out that makes me kick myself but, whatever.

[@silvinodino]

very informative video. But your title says it has the XDJ-XZ in it and I was kinda hoping you would compare that as well.

[@priyonjoni]

I did, it was the first product mentioned.

[@niklasvoito]

@@priyonjoni "mentioning" is not what we expect for comparison when XDJ-XZ is in the title...

[@priyonjoni]

Sorry, my house's basement is limited in size and I couldn't fit an XZ in frame. Not to mention, I don't have one here. But to asummarize the advantages of the XDJ-XZ: 1. Pro DJ Link, DVS support, and 4 channel DJ software support.

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

Agreed

[@Syntherror59]

hi! love your content much love from croatia from Dj Kontrol! :)

[@BoomDocs14K]

Great video and information! It must be nice to create video content in your own comfort zone where you're relaxed. I say that because I caught a screenshot at 13:41 of you in your socks. Not an issue at all, I previously assumed you were in a company or corporate setting for filming your content. LOL! Again, great video!

[@blessedbygod6256]

Man I'm torn between the Pioneer XDJ RX-3 and the XDJ XZ. I know that someone said you can't use the Pioneer DJS-1000 with the XDJ RX-3 can you please shed some light on this many thanks in advance 🙏

[@djrease7354]

Bro you are in an inspiration... I'm using The XZ with DVS, XP1, and its just rock solid, I also have the RX2 (now my backup...lol)..I'll pass on the RX3 and wait for the XDJ-XZ MK2 or XDJ-XZ2 because of the jog wheel size and CDJ/NEXUS feel. I want pioneer to make the next revised XZ a true full 4-channel stand alone all-in-one system (2-layers per side/deck like a CDJ) with the added sound quality boost/upscale for club use, and ability to use 2 computers like the DDJ1000, the screen of the RX3, smaller cue point pads moved to top of jogs (where they can be seen easier) even if meant an extra 1k in price, it still, would be great value and possibly the best controller on the market without cannibalizing the CDJ3000s. ("I'm gonna give you an engine low to the ground... extra thick oil pan to cut the wind from underneath you. It'll give you thirty or forty more horsepower. I'm gonna give you a fuel line that'll hold an extra gallon of gas. I'm gonna shave half an inch off you and shape you like a bullet. I'll get you primed, painted and weighed, and you'll be ready to go out on that racetrack. Hear me? You're gonna be perfect"- Days of Thunder)

[@rossmoodie8202]

Great video, really enjoying your channel. Although you make me want to buy more gear haha

[@RANVAC]

Subscribed. This is amazing.

[@dennyd935]

Great information, thanks.

[@priyonjoni]

No problem!

[@harmoneyes]

Awesome vid thank you for all the tips!

[@priyonjoni]

No problem!

[@tomprice7885]

Amazing content here!

[@EricBishard]

I love how everyone calls certain effects that James Hype takes a lot of advantage of to guys style when these effects have been around for 20 years lol whatever. Still love your videos and I know it's just a joke. As a dj I do agree that you should not overdo effects of any kind.

[@DJTHORR..]

Very informative thank you very much i really enjoy your videos ..

[@priyonjoni]

No problem!

[@d_m1nhh]

The hot cue gated is pro gamer move lol

[@spacetime314]

Thank youuu!!!!

[@DevTr3nd]

Very good info Bro

[@_SAMMY_MUSIC_]

Bro please make a comparison video on the pioneer ddj flx6 and ddj 400 please

[@priyonjoni]

DDJ-400 is a small 2 channel, Nexus layout entry level controller for rekordbox. DDJ-FLX6 is a step up in the following: 2 additional channels for a total of 4, larger jog wheels, new merge FX section, jog cutter, sample scratch, and Serato/rekordbox compatibility. I don't think there is much to compare for a video. FLX6 definitely is the bigger version with more features.

[@jarosawbu5862]

5:10 James Hype Mode XD hahahaha

[@JohnAmaro_Official]

Thr jog wheels are bigger on xz VS on rx3 ?

[@jar5520]

Yes it's bigger on xz

[@mateusguzellaspartano]

I you think pioneer will release one day a controller with the same things from the mixer v 10 ?

[@Augustuskorut]

Hi there :) Its a very nice video and very useful!!! Thanks :) I have one question... You said CDJ3000 do an music processing, "up scaling"... Just the CDJ3000 does or any other equipment also? like Denon SC6000?

[@priyonjoni]

Because of it’s MPU, the CDJ-3000 does resolution upscaling to 96khz in real-time. I know some folks find this difficult to believe, but the process is called “interpolation”. It basically takes the step points in a waveform and creates new ones in between, smoothening the line. Similar technology is done in video. A technique called “optical flow” can increase the frame rate. As well as interpolation call smoothen and sharpen a 1080p footage to 4K. (Check out Topaz Labs). The CDJ-3000 does this in real time upon song load. It’s most apparent by the cleaner sound time-stretching at extreme tempo values when Master Tempo is enabled. While this upscaling is essentially AI generated, it doesn’t claim to be the same quality as an actual music file recorded and rendered at 96khz. Rather, it is a close approximation given the data. It’s most useful with MP3 files because you hear the biggest difference, especially with time stretching.

[@renedjenkins]

Question you didn't mention the Phrase feature that is on the RX3. Will the CDJ 3000 get this feature?

[@djpaceeuro]

One CDJ-3000 is more costly than the whole XDJ-RX3, which is fully functional by itself.

[@priyonjoni]

That's true. However, the CDJ-3000 has sample resolution upscailing, Pro DJ link, Cloud Direct Play, and the modularity to use different mixers. It's a different tool for a different application.

[@paulsmith2823]

So whats best xz or rx3?

[@zios1525]

did the denon prime have link cue touch?

[@sadimissadimis8908]

Very nice video! But what about sound quality? I had the xdj-rx2 but i sell it because i wasn't satisfied with the sound quality. I have electrovoice ev50 speakers and i could see the difference in sound.

[@martti7363]

I just want something to practice for shows with without spending enough to buy a new used car

[@Mdnesseptx]

What’s the max gigs for a USB / Flashdrive

[@priyonjoni]

There is no known limit. Just a limit on what is available.

[@marmor4616]

Really good video! Thank you very much! After a couple of years without doing any gigs, I am thinking about, get a new setup to test, if there is any interest to start again 🧐 Looks like the RX3 is a good all in one solution… And if I would like to start a club-career - it looks like there is a way to implement CDJ 3000 into the system to train working with them … Am I right? Or would it be much better to sell the RX3 than and invest about 7k for 2x CDJ 3000 + mixer?

[@djrease7354]

I would sell the RX3 and just get the XZ and possibly one CDJ3000. If just training the ZX is all you pretty much need. I have the RX2, its great, but when I upgraded to the XZ (I still have my RX2 for small parties and backup) its like the real deal without having to buy the CDJ3000 from the start. Eventually you want to get the CDJ3000, which you can add and integrate with the XZ because it has connection ports for 2 CDJs to utilize internally in standalone mode. However; You can integrate (2) CDJ3000 with the RX3 without a computer using the analog standalone mixer inputs of the RX3 and setting each channel selection switch to line.

[@stefvanderbauwhede6538]

So with pro link you can use tracks on an usb on the cdj without rekordbox or what so ever on the controller ?

[@priyonjoni]

Sorry I don’t understand your question. Would you mind rephrasing?

[@adammorrello]

I want to se the RX3 to stream on twitch, I stilll want to DJ as standalone without using any software on the computer but I need to send audio through the computer into OBS.. can this be done with the RX3? Does anyone know?

[@djeddieg5444]

Hi There. Great Video! I have a question: does the DDJ-SX (the old one/first one) unlocks/works with Serato DJ Pro version 2.5.7? Im using a 2010 MacBook Pro, and I've been having issues with my DDJ-SX, it works, but the music suddenly stops and drags like every 10 seconds. I've already downgraded my Mac from Catalina to Yosemite and High Sierra. My DDJ-SX firmware it's up to date, and still doesn't work properly. I would use older versions of Serato DJ Pro before, and it Would work perfectly, now that i downloaded the latest Serato version in order to use PhaseDJ system, my DDJ-SX is giving me the issues i mentioned before. What could be the problem, or what should i do? Thank you!!

[@DJLueder]

Xz easily win because it’s a cdj all in one and it’s not like $6k

[@paulsmith2823]

I dont know what to get xz or rx3 xz looks way more pro with the 4 channels mixer and full soze jogs

[@techousedeephouse]

xdj xz rx3 is there a lot of difference between them xdj xz cdj 3000 is not in nexus 900 format? I'm in favor of xz, but rx3 stays between cdj 3000 format. Thoughts xz has a huge size. Is there much difference with rx3? Dimensions close to devices as prof. What is xz as a feature plus and minus for example thank you, nice presentation

[@priyonjoni]

My apologies, but I’m clear as to the question is here or how many questions you are asking.

[@hallusinator2232]

does DJM A9 comes with link cue ?

[@priyonjoni]

Yes!

[@herbieverstinks4468]

Pri, is there a way to set an active loop on the CdJ 3000 without prepping it in rekordbox first and then exporting it to the USB? Trying to figure out if I can create active loops on the fly. Thanks, your videos are always great!

[@priyonjoni]

Yes. There are two dedicated buttons for loop on the left side. There is a 4 beat loop and an 8 beat loop button. Once a loop is engaged, those buttons become a half and double time button for the loop. There is also an accessible Beat Loop menu on the touch display that allows you to access even more loop lengths. And lastly, you still have the amber manual loop buttons.

[@DigitalPrime]

Any mention of the difference of the jogwheels between the RX3 and XZ?

[@priyonjoni]

CDJ size versus SX size.

[@MB-vk8cv]

@@priyonjoni Which is CDJ size and which is SX size.

[@meganluxxxe2996]

RX3 is smaller than the XZ because of the screen size- I just got mine today

[@djlunchmeat7710]

soooooooo funkin dope! i didnt know this

[@JohnAmaro_Official]

So there is no real difference in sound quality between rx3 vs cdj3000&djm?

[@priyonjoni]

The CDJ-3000 is the only device in the Pioneer DJ lineup with real-time sample interpolation up-scaling.

[@JohnAmaro_Official]

@@priyonjoni yep got it..i am asking because for example the ddj400 ,i dont really like the sound quality compare to cdjs. And i waa wondering if the xdj rx3 is closer to cdjs in audio quality/output/power? Also the mixer is different in ddj 400 compare to "real" pioneer djm mixers

[@DJGeorgeDisco]

Most DJs are using MP3s, so buying CDJ-3000s for the DAC is sort of absurd. I can see the benefits of using CDJ-3000s if DJs were using RAW, FLAC and ALAC files instead of MP3s.

[@priyonjoni]

You’re missing one fact the CDJ-3000 does real time interpolation of the audio resolution, upscaling it to 96khz/32 but floating. It’s more apparent with mp3s bc the change in audio is more apparent. Do an A and B test with CDJ-2000NXS2 on good speakers. It’s night and day.

[@YannickLaTechnique]

Where can you find a white cdj 3000 ?

[@priyonjoni]

They were a limited run when the CDJ-3000 was released

[@patriciomartinez5565]

When will I be able to buy the rx3

[@priyonjoni]

You can preorder now

[@jarmalrice3475]

Can you use a laptop with the Rx3 if needed?

[@priyonjoni]

Yes. You can use it natively with 3 software options: 1. rekordbox Performance Mode 2. rekordbox Export Mode 3. Serato DJ Pro

[@anyyasax]

And Traktor pro3?

[@fadedsmile1237]

james hype mode lol.

[@Jhizzle473]

If i have the xz can I use older cdjs on it to use channels 3 and 4?

[@priyonjoni]

That is correct

[@Jhizzle473]

@@priyonjoni even a cdj 850 and up and xdj series?

[@AstarteVX]

So why is XZ in the title again?

[@priyonjoni]

It was the first topic covered in the second chapter regarding Pro DJ Link

[@donaldccannon1]

So pioneer just gonna put a screen on the Ddj 800 😂

[@priyonjoni]

The XDJ-RX3 is the third version the XDJ-RX series which was released before there was a DDJ-800.

[@tomprice7885]

Which controller would you say is closest to the CDJ-3000? Thanks for all you do here. I’ll gladly use one of your affiliate links.

[@RedLoungeTV]

White CDJ3000… WANT!

[@renielmateo4902]

Thanks!

[@priyonjoni]

Thanks so much!

[@francescog53550]

i don’t get what’s the difference between the 4 - 8 beat loop buttons on the CDJ-3000 and the cue/loop call buttons…was it really necessary to introduce 2 more buttons that are basically the same commands as what was already existing?

[@priyonjoni]

“Loop call” summons a saved loop. That’s a loop specific to a section in the song with a specific loop length. 4 beat and 8 beat loop buttons instantly loop the section at the point of trigger.

[@jumpz2882]

This is a great video thank you! I already have 4x CDJ 3000s for club events but have been looking at getting the RX3 for mobile gigs at smaller venues

[@BillZad]

4 CDJ's...get the XZ instead

[@raffyjaynacionbales5460]

So Helpful Gated Hot Cue Hack On CDJ! Thanks!

[@priyonjoni]

No prob!