If I use this kit will I be able to use CDJs? I really look the look of the XDJ but I wanna make sure I'm comfortable using CDJs (they're just too expensive for me to buy!) as they seem to be industry standard
Yes you will. They are similar if not identical when you use them. Only more effects and more possible channels to use depending on what mixer you use.
Bought that thing about a week ago... Cons i wish i had known about: - Cannot Beatjump more than 8 beats at once because it has not enough memory (according to Pioneer) - Pads have no tactile feedback - Rekordbox is terribly slow (transferring ~150 tracks to a USB drive takes over 10 minutes) - No Camelot Notation unless you use software like mixed in key or edit the tags yourself - Cannot read from exFAT devices The first two points are really frustrating for me right now, because i like to mix on the fly, starting the new track after a drop and going back and forth in 32 (or 16) beat steps. If i do that with 8 beat jumps i have to press the pad up to 8 or even 16 times. The controller only recognises one "tap" every half of a second or something around that. And because theres no real feedback i sometimes press 4 times but it only recognises 3 of them and stuff like that. So far i like my DDJ T1 better and i'll probably try to bring the XDJ RX2 back to the vendor or resell it if they dont take it back.
I was looking into get an XDJ-RX2 but managed to score a used RX1 in perfect condition off Kijiji for a third of the price of a new RX2. Definitely don't regret it. It would have been months before I'd get to start learning.
i own a pioneer dj rx 2 its a awsome piece of machine ,previously i owned rx 1,comparing these rx2 is bit more advance than rx1 ,and i play without a laptop is that sound great,bit complicate doesn't mean its not worth ,
Hey Ellaskins, been DJing for over a year now (mostly house disco and techno) and as am going to Uni in Bristol in September I want some new decks to hopefully start getting more gigs. So far I have DJed in a local bar and mix nigh on everyday using my Serato Mixtrack Pro 2's. Should I upgrade to a second hand set of the DDJ SB2's or a bit more of an investment in myself with these?
Hey Ellaskins, is it possible to pitch a song up/down in semitones, whilst keeping the same tempo? For example, if you have one song in Cmin and another in C#min, and you want to mix harmonically, you could simply pitch the one in Cmin up to C#min and boom, mixed in key. It doesn't seem possible with the RX2 but maybe you can clear this up. Cheers.
The xdj-r1 freezes up (not to be confused with the xdj-rx1). Tons of negative reviews online for the same issue. I'm skeptical with another pioneer controller. Have you had any issues with the RX2?
This video is an absolute god send, thank you for making it because ive been wanting to upgrade my kit possibly to this. Ive been djing for about a year on a second hand ddj sb2 that was great to learn on as a beginner. However, ive literally got all the use i can out of it, and the fact it only has the 2 channels, basic effects etc etc means its very limited in what it can do and what i can do. Also because ive been using regularly my mates ddj sx2 ive moved up to using 4 channels and taking advantage of all the additional technology it has on it. I dont know whether you could advise or anyone reading this if the xdj rx2 would be a good upgrade for me (i know it uses rekordbox and id have to learn that over serato dj) but im willing to make the investment and learn on a new controller. Thank you any advise is much appreciated
Hey bro, I love the notion "Its not the kit that make the DJ...." True as hell bro. Would love to hear your opinion, if I should sell my DDJ_RR for a XDJ-RX2? Thanks
I've been waiting for this video. I'm. Currently battling with this misses, cos I want a controller and the misses doesn't want anything. She's gonna get a shock when one turns up
I have to be honest. I had the rx1 and yes sold it for 1050€ and bought the rx2 for 1700€. Never regret this choice. It's absolutely a step forward with the colour touch screen and search option in the browser menu. Also like the extra colour pads that you can assign to cue points with different colors. I have a little colour mapping. Blue for drops, red for clean intro or outro beat and so on. The rx2 also works flawless with rekordbox permanent mode. With the rx1 sometimes some bugs in midi mode. Kind regards, Hans
Is there a wav quality equivalent of an MP4 Personally I will not touch MP3 with a bargepole as I get to play on very good large rigs. The DJ/vdj hardware is not up to pro spec anymore so it would be irrelevant right now but maybe in the future
Viewers I’m in need of help, I’m on really beginning with my DJing and I’ve been doing t it for about 8 months, I personally like house and have become used to mixing this however still need tips and tricks, I currently use the ddj-sx2 and I’m doing a party on the 1st of December, I’ve had requests for a lot of rap music however am struggling to think of decent ways to mix them together. Any help would be much appreciated
I Have payed 600dollar for a pair of cdj1000mk3 and a djm800 it works good enough to me . before that i had a denon DN2600f and the denon mixer called x500 from denon that one worked more then good for my private playing, And reson i buyed a pioneer all sad it vas a bether equipment , but im sorry i dont feel any more different then i need to re learn all my skills. But if i didnt have any equipment at all that xdj- rx2 vill be a good start totaly hardware based equipment i dont like sofware based equiments at all sorry for bad english my man langue is swedish and i had lowest grade in english its now when i being older and had being on social medias i begin to learn :D
XDJ RX PLAY/PAUSE NOT WORKING was playing for half an hour when suddenly the play button on the left side stopped working on and off. cue works fine and the play button still flashes ... please help !!!!!!!!!
when i bought my XDRRX 1 it cost me $1250CAD and now its over 2k so in a way i made a profitable investment. kinda wish i bought like 5 of the mk.1s so i could sell them now
if you're lucky enough to land on a used rx 1st gen for £800 you will face less depreciation than a rx2. Personally I would chose a xdj700 (pair) with a djm250, then add ddj-xp1 to the setup, it would add more flexibility and hold its value more over a controller.
MY PIONEER XDJ RX2 REVIEW After years of usage of my beloved RX1 decided to upgrade an RX2 lightly after that was released. I was very excited about the new model, even if that looked almost identical to the previous one. Some background of me, i started dj-ing on vinyl, then went to CDJs. I had several Pioneer models during the years, including XDJs, CDJ 2000s and DJM800, but for my needs i found the Pioneer XDJ RX1 the most suitable. (i also owned other brands but always preferred Pioneer in the dj booth.) So, i am not gonna lie, didn’t like the RX2… If you ever had a RX1 and used it (an loved it) i really not recommend to get an RX2. It’s not gonna worth it for you and due to the new tweaks (listed in my cons below) you will probably end up selling it and going back to the RX1. You might like the RX2 if you never had a RX before, but i found this new model unnecessary and very expensive. Pioneer changed a few things which they shouldn’t do and not in the good way. Now, after a few months of home and gig usage i sold my RX2 and went back to the RX1 instead. I am not saying that you should do the same, but maybe consider this review if you about to upgrade. Pro: ---- - Better, larger (heavier) and more “CDJ-feel” jog wheels - Looks a bit more pro and serious than the RX1 - Slightly accurate track CUE-ing Cons: ----- - Expensive. - The “touch” screen is a gimmick. Only operates needle search and QWERTY keyboard, so don’t expect more and feels “dated” comparing to the cheapest touchscreen iPhone. It’s more like a car navigation system. - Re-arranged knob layout is annoying around the headphone CUE selector - Crowded and busy layout comparing to the RX1 - Track navigation knob/buttons needs some time to get use to after the RX1 - I wasn’t a big fun of the big effect knobs either. - Non-clicking performance pads are easy to touch accidentally. They should have some light feedback/response. - Sound quality is less pronounced and punchy for both output and sound records. It do sounds more “open” and has a wider sound stage, but this can be an issue if you really want to concentrate on beat-matching for example. Some notes will get lost easily and this could be even worst if you are in a very noisy club environment… (or just add less accurate headphone and you probably won’t be able to beatmach tracks manually… :S - Occasional problems with the touch screen. This is a known issue. (Needed to restart or re-calibrate.) - Not a real weakness, but little larger (in height) so you won’t able to use either your RX1 flight case or decksaver cover
i bought a par of 1210 mk5g's in 2007 for £1000.they are worth more now! Limited Edition Technics that's why I think they were the 25th Anniversary. I hear the 30th Anniversary gold go for silly money these days. Its only really cdjs that go down in price, have you seen how much you can pick up a pair of cdj 1000 mk3's for like £350 Technics though do hold their value a lot better!
tip. zet je camera op een vast punt dan hoef je niet steeds moeilijk te doen met je camera.. dit geeft ook meer rust voor het beeld.. voor de rest prima review!
Ok... So 1000€ for a second-hand RX1 or save a and get the RX-2? My budget is not very wide right now so is like getting the first one now or the second one in 4 months
ellaskins sorry if i got it wrong i thought they where designed to stop dust and accidental impacts didnt think they where designed to bear constant pressure so you can stack decks especially when you have flight cases for that. Bug bear of mine as is drinks near the decks..because it makes sense... .
My bad having a look around it appears they can bear a bit of weight. It still looks alien to me but You know what your doing. I remain your humble student.
no worries, for me its a must as with the 1-2-1 lessons i give i dont have the space to keep changing the kit round so the decksavers help. I do agree though, it's not a good look but needs must :)
if ellaskins says, never buy that pioneer shit xdj / rx2, never buy it. you're a loyal follower or not ;) the best is, in times of PLANdemic, stay true and go mk2 technics with nervous vinyls and strictly rhythm.
Rekordbox is crap....i dont know anyone who actually djs with it. Until it becomes more stable then i wont be leaving serato. Plus how about if your a dj who plays many genres in one night...using a USB flash drive is not the best option compared to a SSD in your macbook...plus, .looking at a small screen and searching for tracks through big folders is gonna do your head in. Great if your a dj that plays one genre in a hours work, but most of us play 5/6 hour sets. Sorry to be negative but you make this out to be the bees knees and it aint.
I use rekordbox with export link with xdjs and have been for years. I also use rekordbox DVS. Always 4 hour minimum sets, no breaks. Also use just a USB on the players quite often. NEVER have any stability issues. You're kidding yourself if you think serato never crashes.
your right there..i use a macbook pro, serato with an sl3 or ddj sx2. I dj 5 nights a week and need reliability. Btw I used to use Traktor and had issues but since serato nothing...Your in the minority for working djs who play out quite a bit
Very few working DJs I know use Serato or Traktor. Rekordbox is as stable as Serato if you're running the PC software. I play 3 nights a week, 4 hour sets, multiple genres. I find no issue using just the screens on my xdjs for browsing. If Serato was to crash while using your sx you'd be fucked. And don't say it will never happen.
I agree. So glad to read this comment especially since I have just switched to rekordbox from Serato after having alot of stability issues with Serato (I've used Serato for 4 years, it was perfect before during the scratch live days but its no longer stable anymore). Im now using pro dj link connected to CDJ 2000 nexus as well as pure USBs when I can depending on the gig.
Loving your vids! Trying to decide between the RX3 and the Prime 4...
I wish the RX2 had fullsize jogwheels, I would be sold
Forgot about this guY!!! pretty much the reason i had a clue as to what i was doing when i first started.
If I use this kit will I be able to use CDJs? I really look the look of the XDJ but I wanna make sure I'm comfortable using CDJs (they're just too expensive for me to buy!) as they seem to be industry standard
Yes you will. They are similar if not identical when you use them. Only more effects and more possible channels to use depending on what mixer you use.
Bought that thing about a week ago...
Cons i wish i had known about:
- Cannot Beatjump more than 8 beats at once because it has not enough memory (according to Pioneer)
- Pads have no tactile feedback
- Rekordbox is terribly slow (transferring ~150 tracks to a USB drive takes over 10 minutes)
- No Camelot Notation unless you use software like mixed in key or edit the tags yourself
- Cannot read from exFAT devices
The first two points are really frustrating for me right now, because i like to mix on the fly, starting the new track after a drop and going back and forth in 32 (or 16) beat steps. If i do that with 8 beat jumps i have to press the pad up to 8 or even 16 times. The controller only recognises one "tap" every half of a second or something around that. And because theres no real feedback i sometimes press 4 times but it only recognises 3 of them and stuff like that. So far i like my DDJ T1 better and i'll probably try to bring the XDJ RX2 back to the vendor or resell it if they dont take it back.
What 2 channel controller is best to dj in a club?
XDJ-XZ OR XDJ-RX3
I hope you get discount from Pioneer, or free if anyone deserves free stuff its you peace man!
I was looking into get an XDJ-RX2 but managed to score a used RX1 in perfect condition off Kijiji for a third of the price of a new RX2. Definitely don't regret it. It would have been months before I'd get to start learning.
i own a pioneer dj rx 2 its a awsome piece of machine ,previously i owned rx 1,comparing these rx2 is bit more advance than rx1 ,and i play without a laptop is that sound great,bit complicate doesn't mean its not worth ,
Is it true that u cannot play FLAC flies....because all my library is in that file format.
Just wondering what the vinyl's are in the shot. Great advice too
Have you ever reviewed the gemini mdj 900s?
What you say is better ddj-1000 dj controller Orr pioneer xdj-rx2 or denon dj mcx8000
Hey Ellaskins, been DJing for over a year now (mostly house disco and techno) and as am going to Uni in Bristol in September I want some new decks to hopefully start getting more gigs. So far I have DJed in a local bar and mix nigh on everyday using my Serato Mixtrack Pro 2's. Should I upgrade to a second hand set of the DDJ SB2's or a bit more of an investment in myself with these?
Can you do a video on the DDJ 1000 ???
Hey Ellaskins, is it possible to pitch a song up/down in semitones, whilst keeping the same tempo? For example, if you have one song in Cmin and another in C#min, and you want to mix harmonically, you could simply pitch the one in Cmin up to C#min and boom, mixed in key. It doesn't seem possible with the RX2 but maybe you can clear this up. Cheers.
The xdj-r1 freezes up (not to be confused with the xdj-rx1). Tons of negative reviews online for the same issue. I'm skeptical with another pioneer controller. Have you had any issues with the RX2?
This video is an absolute god send, thank you for making it because ive been wanting to upgrade my kit possibly to this. Ive been djing for about a year on a second hand ddj sb2 that was great to learn on as a beginner. However, ive literally got all the use i can out of it, and the fact it only has the 2 channels, basic effects etc etc means its very limited in what it can do and what i can do. Also because ive been using regularly my mates ddj sx2 ive moved up to using 4 channels and taking advantage of all the additional technology it has on it. I dont know whether you could advise or anyone reading this if the xdj rx2 would be a good upgrade for me (i know it uses rekordbox and id have to learn that over serato dj) but im willing to make the investment and learn on a new controller. Thank you any advise is much appreciated
the idea of the xdj rx2 is to use it as a stand alone unit, if you want to use it with rekordbox pick up a ddj rx
Look at the ddj 1000?
Hey bro, I love the notion "Its not the kit that make the DJ...." True as hell bro. Would love to hear your opinion, if I should sell my DDJ_RR for a XDJ-RX2? Thanks
I've been waiting for this video. I'm. Currently battling with this misses, cos I want a controller and the misses doesn't want anything. She's gonna get a shock when one turns up
Tom Barrett made me laugh out loud 😂
I have to be honest. I had the rx1 and yes sold it for 1050€ and bought the rx2 for 1700€. Never regret this choice. It's absolutely a step forward with the colour touch screen and search option in the browser menu. Also like the extra colour pads that you can assign to cue points with different colors. I have a little colour mapping. Blue for drops, red for clean intro or outro beat and so on.
The rx2 also works flawless with rekordbox permanent mode. With the rx1 sometimes some bugs in midi mode. Kind regards, Hans
I mean performance mode 🤣
Is there a wav quality equivalent of an MP4
Personally I will not touch MP3 with a bargepole as I get to play on very good large rigs. The DJ/vdj hardware is not up to pro spec anymore so it would be irrelevant right now but maybe in the future
Will it not damage the nice decks below? 😲
Hans H how u? How do you assign different colors for the different kinds of cue points?
Hans H How u Hans? How do u assign different colors to different cue point on the rx2?
How well will it work without syncing the music with rekordbox first?
You should be in Trainspotting 3 as a new character.
Great tips! Also little did we know you were into a cycling, would be cool to have throw in a video of that among all the DJ videos.
Going by how thin he is it was either cycling or loads of drugs.
Thank you. This definitely helped me with my decision. I'd been looking for videos like this. Thank you for real. Big ups from Colorado.
Hi just a question, i try to use my XDJ-RX2 using MIDI and the sound is coming out from the Laptop. is it really like that?
hi guys,can i use serato intro or serato scratch live for xdj-rx/rx2 thx
No laptop, I'm sold!
Hey, guys, this is Austin 😂
nice piece off kit
Hi..what can you teel me about pioneer ddj sb2????
great unit if you are starting
I love your channel. Mad respect mate!
Viewers I’m in need of help, I’m on really beginning with my DJing and I’ve been doing t it for about 8 months, I personally like house and have become used to mixing this however still need tips and tricks, I currently use the ddj-sx2 and I’m doing a party on the 1st of December, I’ve had requests for a lot of rap music however am struggling to think of decent ways to mix them together. Any help would be much appreciated
Nile Sinclair-Fosbury watch some hip hop shows for inspiration
Echo Out and a Little Baby Scratch for the new song. Thats one of Many ways to Play hip hop partys :)
Well you can simply say no, you dont want to dj there if it doesnt fit your style
practisenjoy@djtutor.com give me a shout for some 1-2--1 lessons :) J
ellaskins emailed you!
I Have payed 600dollar for a pair of cdj1000mk3 and a djm800 it works good enough to me . before that i had a denon DN2600f and the denon mixer called x500 from denon that one worked more then good for my private playing, And reson i buyed a pioneer all sad it vas a bether equipment , but im sorry i dont feel any more different then i need to re learn all my skills. But if i didnt have any equipment at all that xdj- rx2 vill be a good start totaly hardware based equipment i dont like sofware based equiments at all
sorry for bad english my man langue is swedish and i had lowest grade in english its now when i being older and had being on social medias i begin to learn :D
XDJ RX PLAY/PAUSE NOT WORKING
was playing for half an hour when suddenly the play button on the left side stopped working on and off. cue works fine and the play button still flashes ... please help !!!!!!!!!
do a review about the denom mcx8000
when i bought my XDRRX 1 it cost me $1250CAD and now its over 2k so in a way i made a profitable investment. kinda wish i bought like 5 of the mk.1s so i could sell them now
if you're lucky enough to land on a used rx 1st gen for £800 you will face less depreciation than a rx2. Personally I would chose a xdj700 (pair) with a djm250, then add ddj-xp1 to the setup, it would add more flexibility and hold its value more over a controller.
MY PIONEER XDJ RX2 REVIEW
After years of usage of my beloved RX1 decided to upgrade an RX2 lightly after that was released. I was very excited about the new model, even if that looked almost identical to the previous one.
Some background of me, i started dj-ing on vinyl, then went to CDJs. I had several Pioneer models during the years, including XDJs, CDJ 2000s and DJM800, but for my needs i found the Pioneer XDJ RX1 the most suitable. (i also owned other brands but always preferred Pioneer in the dj booth.)
So, i am not gonna lie, didn’t like the RX2… If you ever had a RX1 and used it (an loved it) i really not recommend to get an RX2. It’s not gonna worth it for you and due to the new tweaks (listed in my cons below) you will probably end up selling it and going back to the RX1.
You might like the RX2 if you never had a RX before, but i found this new model unnecessary and very expensive. Pioneer changed a few things which they shouldn’t do and not in the good way.
Now, after a few months of home and gig usage i sold my RX2 and went back to the RX1 instead. I am not saying that you should do the same, but maybe consider this review if you about to upgrade.
Pro:
----
- Better, larger (heavier) and more “CDJ-feel” jog wheels
- Looks a bit more pro and serious than the RX1
- Slightly accurate track CUE-ing
Cons:
-----
- Expensive.
- The “touch” screen is a gimmick. Only operates needle search and QWERTY keyboard, so don’t expect more and feels “dated” comparing to the cheapest touchscreen iPhone. It’s more like a car navigation system.
- Re-arranged knob layout is annoying around the headphone CUE selector
- Crowded and busy layout comparing to the RX1
- Track navigation knob/buttons needs some time to get use to after the RX1
- I wasn’t a big fun of the big effect knobs either.
- Non-clicking performance pads are easy to touch accidentally. They should have some light feedback/response.
- Sound quality is less pronounced and punchy for both output and sound records. It do sounds more “open” and has a wider sound stage, but this can be an issue if you really want to concentrate on beat-matching for example. Some notes will get lost easily and this could be even worst if you are in a very noisy club environment… (or just add less accurate headphone and you probably won’t be able to beatmach tracks manually… :S
- Occasional problems with the touch screen. This is a known issue. (Needed to restart or re-calibrate.)
- Not a real weakness, but little larger (in height) so you won’t able to use either your RX1 flight case or decksaver cover
Thank you for the advice. 😀👍👍👍
im trying to help people... thats the idea... isnt it matt?
yeah
i bought a par of 1210 mk5g's in 2007 for £1000.they are worth more now! Limited Edition Technics that's why I think they were the 25th Anniversary. I hear the 30th Anniversary gold go for silly money these days. Its only really cdjs that go down in price, have you seen how much you can pick up a pair of cdj 1000 mk3's for like £350 Technics though do hold their value a lot better!
tip. zet je camera op een vast punt dan hoef je niet steeds moeilijk te doen met je camera.. dit geeft ook meer rust voor het beeld.. voor de rest prima review!
Ok... So 1000€ for a second-hand RX1 or save a and get the RX-2? My budget is not very wide right now so is like getting the first one now or the second one in 4 months
Where can I buy an oblong TV? lol
damn you put the XDJ RX2 on top of the CDJ's
cdjs have a case around them
No they don't have cases on them
kit under the RX have Decksaver covers
i hate your use of that poxy fish eye lens. it no good with close ups.
Love the vids.. but NEVER rest a piece of equipment on another piece of equipment... slapped wrist Jon
Matt Cantor decksaver yes also known as a dust cover.. not designed to hold a 9kg controller. Dont do it kids..
9kg controller over three Decksavers is nothing, each cover is designed to take a good weight.
ellaskins sorry if i got it wrong i thought they where designed to stop dust and accidental impacts didnt think they where designed to bear constant pressure so you can stack decks especially when you have flight cases for that. Bug bear of mine as is drinks near the decks..because it makes sense... .
My bad having a look around it appears they can bear a bit of weight. It still looks alien to me but You know what your doing. I remain your humble student.
no worries, for me its a must as with the 1-2-1 lessons i give i dont have the space to keep changing the kit round so the decksavers help. I do agree though, it's not a good look but needs must :)
if ellaskins says, never buy that pioneer shit xdj / rx2, never buy it.
you're a loyal follower or not ;)
the best is, in times of PLANdemic,
stay true and go mk2 technics with
nervous vinyls and strictly rhythm.
Hilarious! Butler...
Rekordbox is crap....i dont know anyone who actually djs with it. Until it becomes more stable then i wont be leaving serato. Plus how about if your a dj who plays many genres in one night...using a USB flash drive is not the best option compared to a SSD in your macbook...plus, .looking at a small screen and searching for tracks through big folders is gonna do your head in. Great if your a dj that plays one genre in a hours work, but most of us play 5/6 hour sets. Sorry to be negative but you make this out to be the bees knees and it aint.
I use rekordbox with export link with xdjs and have been for years. I also use rekordbox DVS. Always 4 hour minimum sets, no breaks. Also use just a USB on the players quite often. NEVER have any stability issues. You're kidding yourself if you think serato never crashes.
Rekordbox is fine now, i've not had a crash...You are probably an apple user who cannot see further than your nose and give something else a try
your right there..i use a macbook pro, serato with an sl3 or ddj sx2. I dj 5 nights a week and need reliability. Btw I used to use Traktor and had issues but since serato nothing...Your in the minority for working djs who play out quite a bit
Very few working DJs I know use Serato or Traktor. Rekordbox is as stable as Serato if you're running the PC software. I play 3 nights a week, 4 hour sets, multiple genres. I find no issue using just the screens on my xdjs for browsing.
If Serato was to crash while using your sx you'd be fucked. And don't say it will never happen.
I agree. So glad to read this comment especially since I have just switched to rekordbox from Serato after having alot of stability issues with Serato (I've used Serato for 4 years, it was perfect before during the scratch live days but its no longer stable anymore). Im now using pro dj link connected to CDJ 2000 nexus as well as pure USBs when I can depending on the gig.
bloody kont!