![]() ![]() In the case of the XDJ XZ, they are located directly under the decks. Pads have become mandatory for any DJ controller. The central on-jog displays, while not as well equipped as on the Nexus 2 units, can display artwork, cues, rotation, vinyl mode and various other settings. Loop, track search, search, slip and tempo/pitch controls all work exactly as you would expect. You can also adjust how fast the track stops when you press the play/pause button. The controller has a knob to adjust the resistance of the jog wheels to your own needs. This is a theme that runs through the entire unit: It just feels like you're using a professional unit. Virtually all the controls are located where you would find them on professional equipment. The jog wheels are the same size and build quality. ![]() The decks feel almost exactly like those of Pioneer's high-end CDJs. ![]() Now that we have checked the exterior values, let's continue with the not insignificant interior values: The Decks As we have come to expect from Pioneer, everything is of the highest standard and the controller feels like a valuable piece of hardware made from a single mould. We couldn't find any conspicuous features in the workmanship or the haptic impression. Nevertheless, we would have wished for something bigger from Pioneer. After a short period of getting used to it, you get along well with it. The single, 7-inch central touchscreen - the same one found on systems like the XDJ-RX and XDJ-RX2 - somehow seems a little undersized in this new, oversized environment. Especially with an XDJ-XZ flight case, the DJ controller can definitely be described as portable enough. The dimensions of 878 x 466 x 118 mm are not a big hurdle and the XDJ-XZ should find a place on every table or desk. Some will love it, others won't be able to cope with the size and its weight of 13 kg.Īll in all, however, it can be said that the controller is still quite portable, as it is only one complete device that needs to be transported. Imagine gluing two CDJ-2000s and a DJM-900 mixer together and then adding a bit more in depth: That's the XDJ-XZ. When you stand in front of the controller for the first time, you are quite surprised. It's a shame, really, because they offer and can do everything that their big colleagues from the clubs can do, and usually at a fraction of the price! The exterior first The choice is simply too big, every DJ is looking for something different, so there is hardly a rental company that includes them in its portfolio. DJ controllers, on the other hand, have a hard time establishing themselves in the professional segment. DJs swear by the Nexus2 generation of the CDJ-2000 and DJM-900, and the PLX-1000 has also replaced many discarded turntables. Pioneer DJ units can be seen in every club. In short, an all-rounder that also offers something new? Find out here in our test report. However, it also works entirely without these sources, for example, when using external playback devices such as CDJs or turntables. The DJ controller plays tracks stored on USB sticks, external hard drives or laptops, which can optionally be managed in Rekordbox. Pioneer DJ's new flagship controller XDJ-XZ brings the look, workflow and features of the CDJ-2000, DDJ-1000 and DJM-900 NXS2 under the umbrella of a compact standalone DJ controller tailored for Rekordbox DJ.Ī firmware upgrade makes it compatible with Serato DJ Pro.
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