Watch before buying the Reloop Buddy! - Full Review & Guide

[@Crossfader]

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[@lucasmaia8315]

Not having a 3 band EQ is a deal breaker to me, other than that, I think it`s time more manufacturers start exploring the Ipad as a DJing tool, it really has a lot of potential.

[@33eye33]

buddy has hidden secrets doesn't come with the "obvious" oh no.it's ok courses for horses, get yourself a nice tractor mr dj and be done with it. look up 'creativity' in the dictionary. have a cookie and tea, relax only live once, is what they say anyway. all fairy tales.

[@aretwodeetoo1181]

I'm assuming you can remap the filter knob to get that 3-band EQ? Having a dedicated filter knob would be fine, but at what cost?!

[@ricercr44]

@@aretwodeetoo1181You can remap all buttons to anything you want. Also, a lot more features are available to access in pro mode (fx, loop, ect). Reviewer missed a lot by only showing the app in classic mode.

[@Schwarzweiz]

​@@aretwodeetoo1181 Thank you! Was looking for a good solution since weeks! Now i use the fx Buttons instead of the Filter and have my 3 EQs, which ist more important IMO

[@xElliot2793x]

Feel like an idiot. When he said it was 200 pounds, I thought he meant weight for a second and got dummy confused. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Crossfader]

😂 The joys of being British! We should probably start calling it Sterling to avoid confusion with our friends that use the Imperial system!

[@LadySalemRaven]

Lmao that got me too... I'm like wtf he talking about 200lbs?!

[@N3orion]

Would love an update on this. Have they sorted out the issues you highlighted through software updates?

[@TheFinbass]

I'm really interested in knowing if they fixed any of the issues you mentioned in the video! Can't seem to find much data on The current state of the integration of the software and the hardware.

[@klausmogensen8691]

I use mine with Virtual DJ, and it works great. I find that I use this controller more than my more pro controllers at the moment. It"s so much fun and the first controller I own thst has all the stems features labeled on the hardware and pre-mapped

[@djhemirukahemisphere8893]

Is it difficult not have a 3 band equailzer? (no mid)

[@klausmogensen8691]

@@djhemirukahemisphere8893 Yes, for traditional long (house)style mixing you are loosing a bit I'd say

[@klausmogensen8691]

@@djhemirukahemisphere8893 ... in VDJ the high is simply mapped to include the mid when in frequency mode. So you have low and the rest But of course this being a lot about the stems separation (the VDJ name for the Neuro-mix features), you probably not spending too much time using the eq knobs for traditional frequency control

[@Crossfader]

I really enjoyed using the Buddy with Virtual DJ too! Their mapping of the mid and high eq being mapped to the single control is great! - Holland

[@sysy8047]

I wish my controller would work 🤣

[@nerijusramanauskasbo]

Thanks for detailed overview buddy! That makes sence a lot to consider buying. Appreciated

[@joaquimcampillo2392]

Great review. I didn’t know you but now I’m definitely following your reviews. Keep this good work. Btw, I bought the old reloop mixon 4 few years ago and had biggest fails than this little buddy, seems that reloop is not capable of making things well done with algoriddim software... very frustrating cause I like the things they do (for the budget). But I defenetly would pay 40 bucks more for a well tempered controller.

[@michalpasternak]

Waiting for my buddy. half of the functions you demonstrate change the screen but no you need to be unhappy about those which don’t. Neural mix is really cool you say that yes it is that in fact it could be the future of digital DJing as I see it now that thank you for the review

[@P-S-T]

Hi! Nice video! Has Reloop/Algoriddm done anything about this flaws in the software you mentioned in this review?

[@scratchnmix9511]

I'd like to know this too

[@josephgarcia5228]

I love the way you explain how to use the system thanks brother

[@SjonSjine]

Great review, I bought one last week and am happy with it but man you are so right, the cons are still there, a year later now. Does Algoriddim not know these negative points? By the way the last pad, the looper, you also need the pads on right side, so all 4 left, and 4 right to use them all 8.

[@itellforth]

Remixing on the fly is a game changer. Think about. 100 million songs on youtube and artist with the technology extract the mulritrack masters and create new combinations never heard before. Thats what we do.

[@djghera]

Crossfader... I’m missing daily/weekly mixes so much, please just know that you have us fan’s support regardless, but we need more videos❤️

[@Crossfader]

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[@djghera]

@@Crossfader you guys are amazing, looking forward to it!!! Greetings from Rome❤️❤️

[@simulation8083]

@@Crossfader awesome news. Miss the lockdown weekly vids and get togethers.. Love the crossfader hoodie and T shirt I bought

[@christians.989]

Bought, heard the noise in the outputs, sent back.

[@josephgarcia5228]

I like the way you explain how to use the system thanks bro

[@chrisf5475]

Keep looking at this controller as an upgrade from a numark DJ2Go touch… although I specifically bought that because it’s only a backup and it’s super tiny. But I wouldn’t mind a few extra features. I just think in 2024 this is still too expensive at £100. At £130-£150 I would probably buy it… but it’s not a £200 product.

[@arlandajim]

GREAT REVIEW ! Thank you !

[@Crossfader]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@ridiqul]

such a well put together video, thank you!

[@radarartist]

They're never tired.

[@yovni]

8:50. Djay does let you move the loop as it is engaged. You need a Mixon 4 by Reloop to have the controls to do this.

[@BIBIBIBIBAE]

In my experiece, the 'looper' is a really good feature, if you purchase a year subcription of the algoriddim djay pro, the app will provide you 6 different kinds of 8 section-loopers for several genres. It will pop-up and indicate all informations in the ipads, but the problem is, you can only use 8 right pads, 8 left pads and plus shift keys for each pads. It means for 1 section looper, you can only use 2pads and 2 pads+shift key. Still weired, because reloop buddy is not showing directly all 6 kinds for 8 section-loopers with these pads.

[@DJ.DBD1]

Love the Stand… Do tell the name and where it can be Purchased 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Great review can’t wait for the upgraded version….

[@BIBIBIBIBAE]

I think this reloop buddy+Ipad+Algoriddim Djay Pro is really easy to set&mix but as you mentioned the app is not popping up in a right way, algoriddim should know and fix these errors for the users

[@MrNicvdb]

Great review! Another bit of gear to consider; there are so many offerings at the entry level now its insanely hard to decide! I've been leaning towards the DDJ-400s or Herc's Inpulse 500 for my 1st bit of gear but its so hard to tell which is the best option.

[@lordmetaverse7296]

I tried the DDJ400 first but took it back as I wanted a more portable option. The 400 was nice but this is great but I think more made for an iPad only user. With DDJ400 you need to have a laptop

[@Crossfader]

Thanks for the kind words! There are a lot of options but most of them are separated by the software/device they are designed for. There aren’t really any bad controllers around anymore so decide which platform you want to invest in (Serato/Rekordbox/iPad/Laptop ect) and that should help make your decision that bit easier!

[@sysy8047]

I've had the DDj 400 and impulse 500. 400 is way better Rekordbox software is flawless, but with Serato DJ lite it's very glitchy

[@stevenguillory9716]

​@@sysy8047How about Djuced?

[@MrTyler0]

Big fan Keep up the work

[@Crossfader]

Thanks Tyler!

[@miggyarceo2627]

I recently bought the DDJ-200 and this showed up. Though I still love the DDJ-200!

[@itsamedjmario]

Cute toy

[@chrisf5475]

@@itsamedjmarioI know this was 3 years ago but dude… all of these are toys 😂

[@ageniusmusic83]

I have a question if you don’t mind When the controller is connected directly to the iPad works fine, however, when I try to use an adaptor so I can have access to a hard disk or simply charge the iPad the software doesn’t recognize the controller. Do you know why?

[@AeroplaneDope]

I feel like the drawbacks aren’t dealbreakers, if the audio output is decent quality, what more do you want for this price point? Also algoriddim are very careful not to over clutter the iPad screen because some people will be using smaller iPads with this controller - however not me, I got the 12.9” pro

[@Midaspl]

Wish they updated the PC version...

[@Manuel.jimenez]

Hi, good review! I have two questions: 1) does it work as a soundcard (with master and phone) for the iPad PRO? 2) does the iPad provide power for the device?

[@djtech5559]

I bought the numark fx pro for this I thought it would be good with 3EQ”s and it’s filter knobs and I could just turn on Ni mix which I do but there is latency in the platters that I don’t have when my Rane one is hooked up to djay so I don’t know .I know the numark is made better and a bit cheaper in cost I’m just wondering is this the best controller out for the djay app that is mapped the best to us the most features even though it’s missing some buttons .and are the platters latency good

[@SjonSjine]

Did some research, found out that the Numark Mixtrack Pro FX is better (and cheaper) but then you have to map the Neural Mix keys yourself! And it has low mid and high eq. What is your opinion? Thanks!

[@SjonSjine]

Bought me a Reloop Buddy!

[@fiscaldisco5234]

Seems great in most ways except the eq is an absolute deal breaker. I would give up any other controller other than the play button to make room for mid knobs

[@eliseopau]

Great video, but can you play music from a usb apart from the iPad?

[@imerovic]

Hi! Nice review! Cna you use it with android amd also neural stems separation ai thing? Tnx

[@mazingerZ06]

What kind of stand is that? Brand?

[@miggyarceo2627]

I do agree that Algoriddims Djay needs some serious Update towards the Reloop Buddy controller. Though is the Reloop Buddy also support other softwares like for PC. Like Rekordbox ? Traktor ? nor Serato ?

[@Crossfader]

None of those listed yet! Virtual DJ and Algoriddim Djay only at the moment

[@jamesbrooker6391]

Hi I have this controller when I switch up the master volume it cuts off I have tried two sets of rca cables any suggestions?

[@Samuel_Jamieson]

@crossfader would this be a good controller for decks 3 & 4 when using a Rane One on Macbook?

[@sysy8047]

Can't get my one to work. Plugged it all in correctly to iOS yet controller not working no lights etc. Can't get it to work with DJ app

[@DJChrisArgueta]

All of the reviewer’s gripe are of the day app, not the Reloop Buddy.

[@drdaze1968]

It's now on android phone 👍👍👍👍👋👋 trying free then get for £6.99 in the UK and for PC and Mac vision

[@robertewbank1440]

Why does the headphones don't work wat em I doing wrong

[@sazprodj]

What controller stand is this. Thx.

[@kshanithbiju2500]

How do i use the recordingd in my videos

[@brianwyse5810]

So, can they fix this with an update?

[@carlos_mann]

DDJ 200 or Reloop, between the two which is better? I like some things about both, I have the 200, but don't like how I can't connect it to Serato, even tho it's a midi controller. That's probably the only thing I dont like about it. I really like the neural mix and thats the only thing that has me on considering. However I do have the proper software to make my own acap, edits etc but just being able to do it live is pretty cool. Also I know that the 200 is compatible with Djay Pro however I dont use Mac / dont have an iPad, considering on possibly purchasing one just for the simplicity of connecting and being able to connect the controller up and being able to use it for preparation or back yard BBQ or simple stuff. Its too much to break down, setup all the time.

[@Crossfader]

Sadly you can't connect either of these controllers to Serato just yet, although we doubt Serato will ever support the 200. The Buddy has the advantage of the inbuilt soundcard for ease of set up, it's a really cool device!

[@carlos_mann]

@@Crossfader I think they would be some type of way for the 200 to work with Serato esp wince there's that feature that offered the option to use your computer speakers as your output and then just use the cable the controller comes with for putting out the music to bigger speakers. However when I tried this for some reason the controller won't respond at all, which I dont understand why, bc its advertised as a midi controller and connects through USB.

[@djali6466]

Ddj 400 connected android video please

[@Ruby_Mullz]

I think this controller is cool and works well with DJay, but for the money £200 can get u better controllers. The DDJ-200 is great for complete beginners and for £250 u can get the DDJ-400 which although u need a camera adapter, work great with DJay and also allow u to use recordbox.

[@stevenguillory9716]

This or DDJ-200?

[@aroxflox2397]

make a drum and bass mix on 6x cdj 3000 and a djm v10 please i really wanna see how its gonna gow

[@Crossfader]

It’s a good job we’ve just built a new studio that’s wide enough to fit that set up in!

[@aroxflox2397]

@@Crossfader so ther is gonna be a 6 decks DnB mix ?

[@videopalable]

do you think algoriddim will ever fix these software usability flaws?

[@MaryamBagus]

Hopefully if it’s mentioned enough

[@Crossfader]

Personally I do. We have a great relationship with Algoriddim and we let them know our thoughts before this video went public. They have a great team over there, they are always super positive about feedback! - Holland

[@brianwyse5810]

So it’s better than the pioneer 200?

[@stevenguillory9716]

This.

[@djpapitoofficial956]

The first controller with Android support will do a lot of money............ just waiting for it to buy any #hercules ? #numark ? #pioneer ?

[@Crossfader]

I think everyone in the industry agrees but sadly the audio drivers inside Android are notoriously difficult to work with, especially for low latency DJ'ing. Until Google can stream line their drivers, I don't think we will see any application match whats happening in iOS which is running the same Core Audio drivers as the Macs.

[@sunilbk8942]

Hi can have DJ city code for discount thank you 😊

[@luciens3588]

Headphone level is way too low and it doesnt work with the android version. Crap !

[@knobs_matrix]

👍🏻

[@brianwyse5810]

What’s the best controller for djay

[@rdenir]

I use the Rane One..It’s obviously a bit pricey, but works great with Djay, especially when you midi map other functions as I have.

[@LupoMar]

Resume in two words: Bit Frustrating xD

[@darenlach2286]

this DJ controller is a scam

[@snip_king428]

How so??? Explain.....

[@lordmetaverse7296]

Why are DJs so threatened by this controller? Do people just feel that it’s getting easier to DJ? Because it is, just like when there was vinyl only... then came sync mode/beat matching. the tech is more easier and easier to use.

[@snip_king428]

@@lordmetaverse7296 I'm thinking because for what it does, it should be about $50_$100 less..... IMO

[@Crossfader]

It’s a solid controller for the money, RGB pads and paddle effects at this price is a real bonus! A few software tweaks and we feel it’s a great purchase!

[@snip_king428]

@@Crossfader what type of tweak??

[@jamesgilmour128]

Who just bought a 200 😂

[@mikkliish]

did u watch the whole review? this controller and software look like a 3 or 4 out of 10 rating at best.

[@stevenguillory9716]

Me

[@rufusgeorge2145]

I wouldn’t call this a beginner controller. There are so many things that are so confusing to a beginner. And for the money, it’s an absolute waste. And no one ever uses Algorithm or Djay these days especially if you want to go to a club or gig. For a 200 price budget/point I suggest the DDJ SB3/DDJ 400 or if you only want to use an iPad or iPhone to DJ, get the DDJ 200, although it’s harder to nudge the track when beatmatching but all in all, it’s a much easier controller for beginners in mind.

[@lordmetaverse7296]

The DDJ400 does not work correctly with only an iPad and DjayPro. The sound cuts out and is a known problem that won’t be fixed. Rekordbox does have a iPad app it’s useless. The point of this controller is iPad only required (hence the holder). I don’t think. Beginner has also playing ata club in mind this is also aimed at hobbyists.

[@snip_king428]

It can be used to make incredible remix/mashups, that you can used later at a club....

[@amandaburleson2035]

jesus christ what a peice of crap. basically its only good for plugging in headphones and the master out rca. looks like im still going to have to be touching the screen too much, and going to take a lot of practice to learn this kit. shame

[@tzachbrs]

Pointless

[@lordmetaverse7296]

Why?

[@endurodlapoczatkujacych4504]

After a quick hands on with Buddy: this review is very negative and this little piece of hardware doesn’t deserve such negative opinion IMO. Don’t listen to this guy, get one.

[@Crossfader]

The hardware is fine, it's sadly the integration with Djay where it falls down. We mentioned this a few times, our issues could be easily rectified with a software update

[@endurodlapoczatkujacych4504]

@@Crossfader even with those limitations it’s still it’s not as bad as you presented it. 80% of your video buddy sucks. Then, the last 20% it actually becomes cool with the Neural Mix (which we both can agree is the future, especially when AI gets better and better every day and has hardware support like in those new macs). And then you look at the price - and it becomes clear that buddy is a winner in its category.