Review: Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2 Controller | Tips and Tricks

[@KeremSZ_]

Used the version 1 for 2 years, been using the rx2 for a year now. Must say that pioneer is killing it with this series. When i get in front of a club standart setup i feel totally at home. Sound/build quality is awesome as well. And in my opinion the price is amazing to what you actually get.

[@djtorstenhindenburg]

I have owned the RX2 for about 6 months and I'm very happy with it. The feel and finish of the RX2 is significantly better than the DDJ-1000 and high quality. Who controls the device, do not need 4 channels

[@opamusic9457]

I agree with the quality however that doesn't make it better as DDJ-1000. Functions, jog wheels, effects, channels, etc are much more and better than RX2. Creativity is limited with RX2.

[@tricky4amit]

I only came here to see if Mac Joseph has commented as he does on every single DJ channel on KZbin

[@BlakkaBuba]

amit gupta, the anti laptop guy 😉

[@RADIANTSLUDGE]

He surely does 🤣😂🤣😂

[@AvenueCrew]

Bruh

[@DJIRIZE]

Bruuuh..lol😅

[@bboymac84]

I’m heeeeere!! Lol

[@BaileysMariner]

Super video guys thanks, I'm using an RX2 for the first time (first XDJ of any kind in fact) tomorrow night; I'm certain I could have felt my way through but this guided tour is exactly what I needed.

[@jimsandberg7240]

Thanks, Mojaxx! Your reviews are truly helpful and in-depth. I just copped one of these based on your work here. Cheers

[@DjShottz1]

I’ve never had the waveform problem you mention. Mines always bang on point and never has drifted away from the other. A lot of videos on the rx2 suggest a firmware update but I’ve never done one as it works the same as the 1st day I bought it nothing has changed in 3 years so I’ll never update it. Same with rekordbox I won’t update it because it’s never had any problems but I’ve noticed people start getting problems when they start updating it so I’ve never done it and always works 100%

[@bboymac84]

No more computers!! Yayyy!!

[@rickysavage9328]

Legend

[@bboymac84]

Ricky Savage yesss I feel free!! Can’t wait to sell my tables to get this. Fast and easy!

[@rickysavage9328]

They had an Rx1 at a club I played at last month, it's super tight. Popped my usb out of cdj 900s and straight into it no prob. I was considering getting it but I like to have 4 channels.

[@bboymac84]

Ricky Savage dope!

[@eduarddobroiu]

Yep, but I can't Sample. Which means I have to prepare the songs in FL Studio before playing them.

[@LukeJoachim]

Yoo, DJ CoolHand here for those wanting Hamster Style. Just figured out the only work around. If you plug in your laptop and use MIDI mode you can reverse the crossfader into Hamster Style. >Plug in USB Cable and click MIDI >Put Rekordbox into Performance Mode >Open Mixer in Rekordbox >Click 1/3 on Channel B (Right Side) and 2/4 on Channel A (Left Side) Done! -DJ CoolHand djcoolhand.com PS Don't even bother opening it up to try to physically reverse the controller. Doesn't work because of the fader's casing. MIDI Mode is the only work around!

[@souldefunk]

Ohhhh yeah! Been waiting on this one. Thanks Mo!

[@PhuminChesdmethee]

Great review. Being a long time owner of The furst XDJ-RX,I don't feel a need to buy this RX2 as the incremental functions are less worth to the price gap I have to fill. I would prefer to get a pair of XDJ-1000 and a proper mixer like DJM-750 Mark2,

[@MelloState]

Why not a DDJ1000 + 2 XDJ1000, basically same setup but with a controller attached to the mixer for a full 4 deck control for the same price granted you also use a laptop with it. But the mixer is a standalone unit as well with built in effects that are also on the 750MKII, also it can use DVS apparently

[@PhuminChesdmethee]

Very interesting choice. Thanks for your suggestion.

[@bboymac84]

Perfect timing!! I was just saying how computers can go wrong. This minimizes crashes and errors compared to a computer

[@MrRrosi]

Mac Joseph Oh cmon everything cpu/chipset powered can crash and fail. Even cdjs can fail. Chances of them failing are quite slim but so are the laptops only if you use it for djing only.

[@christopherelson5119]

I've had the rx1 fail on me... As well as I've had usbs corrupted when using cdjs. Laptop is yet to fail me.

[@Eugguy190722]

Things can always go wrong when djing. Don’t think that just because you have the luxury of removing a laptop that makes you a better/real dj. Most djs have the absolute wrong attitude about using a laptop when djing. When you know your music it is an absolute benefit to have a laptop in your arsenal. Putting a screen on a cdj or a controller is the same thing, but actually utilizes less of the benefits of using a laptop.

[@bboymac84]

Eugene Baek the laptop should be used but just know there is more maintenance. Virus, freeze and crashes. Rx2 is a fast set up. You are playing music in 30 secs!! But a computer has the advantage of downloading music online and using a midi for drum machines. Other than that computer isn’t stable enough to be my only source of music.

[@bboymac84]

Daz Man true. But computers fail and being professional I can’t have that room for error. I love tables too but I can serve my crowd if the computer is acting up that day. The faster you can serve your customers the better

[@OneBadAssDJ]

You should have mentioned the fact that when you use Recordbox DJ with a laptop, this XDJ-RX2 will play flac and apple lossless files. @DJcityTV

[@darrenoke2155]

Great review MOJAXX, any chance if getting to look at some if those classic mixers in the background at the LAB. Bringing back some memories! 😎

[@J34N4RN4U0]

OK, I will wait for the 4 channel / 2-3 touchscreens version. Pioneer?

[@mathieufleury6787]

This is the way I expect the new djm s9 will be. With the same size of screen and rekordbox inside. That way you'll plug your turntable with your uncoded vinyl or you cdj and done.... That will be killer stuff. What do you think?

[@toni_hitman]

I got the RX2, totally nice Controller, but now I want bigger Jog Wheels, looks professional hrhr

[@arturomonge7787]

Is it possible to record a mix from the XDJ RX2 to a computer software like audacity using the digital usb cable as an output. I have tried and installed all drivers, but audicity does not recognize it as an input. Help please

[@emil_fa]

The two waveforms playing "catch up" with one another is not an error. If one track is originally a lower BPM than the other, there will be longer intervals between the beats on the absolute timeline both tracks are displayed at, but if the tracks are set to the same BPM and synced up, the beats will hit the middle white line at the same time. Thus giving the appearance that the slower track is catching up to the faster one.

[@liamjones246]

They’re both the same bpm in the video..

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Good review as always, thanks

[@DJ4BLUE1FEMALEDJ]

I have NEVER used it but i got rx3 so i hope when i go to gigg in few wks rx2 ok to use

[@eeh10]

This looks promising and over all bad ass 🤓 Wish I could upgrade to this bad boy from the first one

[@patoleg]

Nice video. Great review

[@mattdrbarnard]

Solid review, thank you

[@lyndonnoel7266]

The only thing missing is a samp!er mode for djs like myself who likes to trigger samples and dj drops but still a very good controller

[@lyndonnoel7266]

Great peice of gear i wish it had a sample mode though

[@montgomerygim9506]

When using performance mode (to be able to use FLAC files on RX2, which isn't possible on standalone mode...), are there any limitations as to RX2's onboard functionalities/buttons compared to standalone mode? I'm specifically interested in finding out whether editing hotcues and memory cues/loops via RX2 hardware buttons in performance mode would actually update the files on my laptop accordingly (vs. pulling files from laptop in "read-only" fashion and not being able to edit them on RX2).

[@alessandropisegna5614]

I am undecided! In your opinion is it better to buy the DDJ 1000 or XDJ RX2? I'm going crazy for this decision, please help me .. thank you Mojaxx

[@pajtimdj]

If you don't want to be tied to a laptop than you should get the XDJ-RX2

[@binkiebrinkman]

Ask your! When I choose a track and I select it on Deck1 it starts playing automatically. How do I get that out?!

[@balintnogrady2486]

Great review!

[@SoulN1]

what kind of usb sticks are good for this unit...thinking of buying this or a denon mx8000..any advice would help a lot...thanks

[@DjDhampyr]

My bpm's are almost always on point, but my beatgrids lately are all over the place.

[@pfandfrei8771]

liked the introduction

[@hajikidundo2191]

Is this controller work with serato pro or serato lite ? I need to know

[@djcombosr3658]

May i know This xdj can connect with seroto pro or not ya ??

[@ryfourie2625]

I haven't seen 1 tip or trick. This is a review.

[@harveyclinton9885]

Just don't see why anyone would buy this instead of the ddj 1000, considering its much more expensive and you get two less channels. I guess using it without a laptop is a draw but that doesn't justify it for me

[@KeremSZ_]

Harvey Clinton depends on your choice of play, software or hardware. The 1000 is a controller but the rx is a full hardware unit with a built-in mixer.

[@harveyclinton9885]

@@KeremSZ_ yeah true. I guess ,for me, the functionality of the 1000 outweighs the fact that it requires less setup and the increased portability of the rx2. But to each to their own

[@charles-andrerichard491]

I totally agree with you man. I mean almost 2000 dollars for a 2 deck controller? Just get a good laptop on which you can produce good shits and incorporate it in your sets while still having the choi ce to use any mixing software.

[@LLemm-gh8bb]

+Harvey Clinton In my Experience you shouldn't buy an DDJ 1000, because of it's lack of quality! There is one for sure, because of it's relativ low price. 4 Decks and upgraded Jogs for just 200$ more? (Compared to the DDJ RX) Where did Pioneer got that little price? Right, build quality! And I testet them in Germany at the Musikmesse Frankfurt at the Pioneer DJ Booth and was highly disappointed by the quality of the DDJ 1000. It's definitely NOT made for the road! So please get yourself an DDJ RX, an DDJ RZ or an XDJ RX, because these units don't have an issue with their quality! Cheers!

[@sunilbk8942]

Hi I buy Rx2 but I confuse when I off all 3 EQ sounds still come out is it ok or something wrong with Rx2 please let me know thank for your all videos 🤘

[@sharky4432]

youtube it, ellaskins did a tutorial on it. there is a setting somewhere in settings to do it

[@devvvvvvvvvvvv]

Have the xdj-700s and the DJM-450 and I'm wondering why I spent so much more on it vs this. Extra screen?

[@FSwiftDJ]

pioneer make great kit, got lots of it, but only thing I don't like is their digital pitch faders example plx1000 turntable , never liked their pitch, maybe coz I'm use to technics analog pitch faders, same with lot of their Dj kit, digital pitch fader, I think pioneer focus on performance Dj over mixing club DJs, I would like better pitch in future for mixing club DJs

[@jakehettinger1087]

Think this controller looks super cool, but have they fixed the issues of the waveforms playing catch up with each other? Seems like something that would drive me nuts after awhile lmao

[@jermainerobinson1680]

Go and buy one and then save some money and buy some decks to plug into the back the best of both worlds nice kit.

[@jackakehurst7776]

would there be a way to use a channel for the dJS-1000???

[@fins1371]

Is track filter not available if using USB?

[@-Hann]

great video, thank you... Please can someone let me know if when you play a track form the USB stick, if it stops after the track is finished or if it automatically plays the next track? Thanks!

[@dnozo]

you do this with rekordbox settings!

[@akinkunmicook2977]

Dope peace of kit!!!!

[@icsux]

A good alternative is Denon MC8000 ;)

[@ReboyGTR]

My one and only gripe with this controller is that you can’t switch between *Time remaning* and *Time elapsed* on each deck.

[@KeremSZ_]

ReboyGTR tap on the time

[@ReboyGTR]

It’s switches on both.

[@KeremSZ_]

ReboyGTR oh, ok :/

[@ncolmore]

Lol must be a good unit since that's such a small gripe

[@ncolmore]

If you hold shift on the deck you want to switch and hit the time remaining button it will change on only one deck. Works for auto hot cue as well

[@DJFrankieSantana]

I love this thing

[@clawe6379]

One thing I miss on the RX2 is the effects EQ. Love that i can press a button and the effects doesn't affect the chosen area of frequencies! Sadly RX2 does not have this feature. Only a regular mixer has it.

[@ownlabs]

The display is broken because its not a 60 fps display, like it was supposed to be...

[@Peterjan1995]

Pretty sure ur statement is wrong since u use bad terms. I feel like it had something to do with the processing of the wave vorms. But that's my assumption atleast :)

[@GullySyde28]

does this play AIFF?AAC?

[@Lintlikr1]

7:25 is there a way to program these pads or do they just have 2 modes? the two modes being stand alone mode where the selectors do what they say and the second being when its in midi mode connected to a computer the beat jump is unrecognized at all and beat loop is now sfx buttons. is this normal? can this be changed in either mode?

[@GeraldMalihan]

hi can i buy your cap? :) thanks for the review

[@rikuwaves]

Can you do a video explaining how to connect the speakers using computer and usb with rekordbox? Or maybe I can Venmo you to help me! My sound won’t work no matter what I try

[@arturomonge7787]

Is it possible to have a setting where the "slip mode" is always on?

[@Inferno77665]

is there any reason to pick this over the denon dj prime 4? It seems like the prime 4 killed the purpose of this unit.

[@Bobo-lz3hf]

I haven't used any denon products, so I can't comment on how well it operates. But I would say the benefit of pioneer is the assurance that you have a quality controller. Pioneer are the leaders in digital Djing and most products not made by them are usually Inspired or copied. The prime 4 to me looks like a cheap copy of the rx2. As well as this, moving from the rx2 to club standard cdjs (which is almost always pioneer) maybe more intuitive, rather than from the denon, which will have a different build and interface. However, I can see how the denon maybe more tempting. The 4 channel mixer is what really sells it. I have an rx2 and would love to be able to plug my turntables into it and use it as a 4 channel set up. But for me the quality of the pioneer product is what puts it above other controllers.

[@HarryWe]

How do you get the key in Camelot notation? Is it just a case of typing it in on Rekordbox?

[@TheGuracao]

Yep

[@imajenofficial]

Can you change the waveform vertical going up?

[@MelloState]

Nope. Besides it wouldnt look good due to the screen size

[@KAKAINUK7]

Nice one👍

[@luisbarrera9656]

Where can I get that soft case though?

[@Drrolfski]

No Flac support is basically a deal breaker for me. It's the format that doesn't compromise on sound quality while still containing all the handy extra data information that the MP3 format offers.

[@alexhiggins7307]

Can you use Traktor PRO on this??

[@johnymst]

i wish

[@thebachelordj]

Still deciding between one of these or a DJM750mk2 and a pair of XDJs...will there be a review of the 750mk2?

[@GinoColombi]

Go with the XDJ's if you have the money, I have a pair of XDJ-1000 (mk1) and they're amazing! I can't be so happy with them, also I have them paired with a DJM-850 and I honestly love my setup :)

[@fluxzy_yt]

Thanks

[@MrBenoit1909]

Hi how to activate the colour waveform mine still in blue

[@dennicheck6944]

Click the shortcut button (the one over the load to deck 2 button) then you can change the Waveform color

[@tjbishop8823]

Can it do videos

[@Kindactor]

HOW MUCH IS IT?

[@ramrashi8207]

I brought this unit. My next gripe is the laptop do I go and buy a expressive laptop or do I buy cheaper what's the best tip for to use for rx2. I'm deffintely up for a laptop that can run the services and I be a happy bunny

[@djflorinnutu2174]

VA SAL SANT DJ FLORIN PROJECT DIN URZICENI TARE AS VREA SA AM SI EU O CONSOLA DE DJ ORI 2 PLEYER DE DJ CU MIXER MP3 USB DE DJ

[@opamusic9457]

Great review Mojaxx! As usual. Unfortunately, this product is overrated and overpriced. Nothing special for that price...

[@jasonrankin9515]

DDJ 1000 > RX2

[@MelloState]

Yes and no. Screens on 1000 are nowhere as detailed and no stand alone playback unless you buy external players. Great controller with a 750mk2 mixer built in for the price

[@FlyCasual1]

No hamster switch... sheesh

[@theodorrichey]

There were no tips & tricks though

[@brianmccloskey8575]

Cant believe it doesn't play flacc :(

[@2sunami]

If you’re playing through your laptop you can

[@brianmccloskey8575]

@@2sunami is this compatible with traktor ?

[@2sunami]

Brian Mccloskey. Not sure about that

[@hofmann_25]

Can you put your Mic in the right spot please. Thnx

[@adrianthomas4163]

Doesn't play Flac? Ok. Thanks. RX-2 is a hard pass for me.

[@charles-andrerichard491]

I mean cmon. It almost costs 2k and it only has 2 channels. It is quite a shame.

[@si_monster7365]

Charles-André Richard what price do you expect?

[@charles-andrerichard491]

@@si_monster7365 honestly i do not understand why you would buy this over the DDJ 1000. 400$ less, you got 4 decks, and all the features of the RX2. Who does not have a laptop anyway?

[@si_monster7365]

Charles-André Richard I have a laptop but it’s shit. I bought the rx2 for €1450 with a free case (the one at the beginning of the vid). So buying a better laptop and the ddj 1000 would make it more expensive for me. But I understand you, the ddj1000 has some better features and if you just want it for in your room with a laptop then the ddj 1000 is nice. But if you just want to insert your usb and start playing then I would say the rx2. It’s also easier at party’s and you get use to the menu of the cdjs. I think that it’s personal preference. If the rx2 didn’t exist I would have definitely bought the ddj1000

[@charles-andrerichard491]

@@si_monster7365 I understand your point. However, I think investing in a good laptop and combining it with a controller is the way to go. Not only you can produce your own shit and incorporate it in your sets, but you can also use any mixing software you want. The Rx2 would have been perfect if it had 4 channels. With 2 decks its basically a 500$ controller with a screen. The DDJ 1000 also allows you to do B2B which I think is an awesome plus.

[@MelloState]

@@charles-andrerichard491 well to start off, is basically a nexus player with a djm 450 for the mixer. 1 cdj nexus2 is 2+ grand. Secondly I have a laptop thats powerful, but I use my rx2 in standalone because I prefer the display and how much more simple it is to find stuff so quickly. Also keeps my laptop free for livestreams or video recording without interference of dj software running

[@BlueHawk80]

A truly weak unit, compared to the Prime 2 and even more Prime 4. No thanks to that ancient CPU, screen and functions.

[@ImpactSpace]

I couldn't agree more! Pathetic and overpriced. But all the stupid "club standard" fanboys still go for it.

[@ThomasMcIntosh]

It was cool but the prime 4 just put it to shame.

[@arturpimentel2335]

DDJ-1000 is so much better and the difference in price range is huge

[@rsrrecordings5583]

Artur Pimentel the DDJ-1000 is a class unit, but you do need a laptop to run it.

[@opamusic9457]

@@rsrrecordings5583 Who don`t need a laptop nowadays? You use a laptop to download the music and share the music to a USB!

[@DeejayWilly]

its useless controller since the first model over priced , a lot of wasted space that could be used to make extra functionality or make the jog wheels bigger , not all in one as it misses flac format , if they really want to make an all in one controller they should make a hard disk build-in so u don't need the laptop and it will hold the software and your music collection in it lets say around 1tera as a start

[@OneBadAssDJ]

Another Serato guy complaining.

[@DeejayWilly]

@@OneBadAssDJ nop am not a serato dj actually i hate serato . I mix in multiple ways but never used serato as serato is soooo poor app

[@dabliatpizdets]

no CD slot, trash

[@edouardmelnikov8497]

Agree 👍

[@Paco12345OFF]

Thanks