This continuous comment in each and every video about sync nowadays. Im a proud DDJ1000 owner and working 4 decks without sync. But to me its no way cheating if you chose to use sync. It cheating on yourself not using it because people tell you its not real DJing with sync. Those people forget or are ignorant that the BPM is shown on each and every display available in a DJ hardware set. And its as easy as sliding the slider to the proper BPM purely based on the shown numbers as pressing sync. If you think DJ ing with sync is not realy DJing then there is nomore real DJing around these days. Besides... DJing changed from beatmatching to performance. The least you should worry about in DJ'ing IS beatmatching.. its the part your public is not hearing and couldn't care less about. What they do care about is whats coming out of the speakers.

I remember studying your videos when I first got into DJing. Really happy to see you'e still making content; thank you

Hey I just want to say thank you so much!! You not only taught me but inspired me to be the person I am today! almost 10 years later and I still remember your lessons! much love!

This has been the most informative video on youtube for the DDJ-1000. Thank you!

Ellaskins awesome review and advices as always. Watching your videos for 10 years and have enjoyed every one of your videos! True legend!!

Mate you are a legend. I remember watching your videos and teaching myself to mix 10yrs ago!

Thanks for making this video! Very helpful tips and I enjoyed listen to you talk about them

I use it PIONEER DDJ-1000. 7 years already, no problems and very satisfied!!!

Everybody has their preference, for me I brought a XDJ-RX2. I love the fact that I can practice at home and also take it to events I do. All the djs use usbs. It has multiple functionality

The explanation on phono was well laid out. Thank you.

Thank you for your videos on the DDJ1000

Good video pal, I’ve just recently bought the 1000 👍

I just got the DDJ1000 and I'm loving it got it used from someone new in the box and never opened. I'm old skool so running with a laptop is not an issue. OH and this is a HUGE OOOOH the size of the jog wheel is a massive win for me and my big hands. You forgot on feature was that there is a display in the center of the 1000's jog wheel.

I currently have a DDJ-SX2 w/Serato, but just bought the XDJ-RX2 to have something as close to actual CDJs in the home as possible, so that I can get use to the features and the Rekordbox software. Will definitely keep the XDJ-RX2 home and use my DDJ-SX2/Serato for any house party type gigs.

Loved the practical examples... good job on the comparison buddy 👍🏿❤️

Excellent comparison and great advise at he beginning.. def food for thought 👍🏻

DDJ 1000 for me but would consider adding XDJ RX2 in the future. Nice, balanced review on 2 excellent controllers.

Cool video, at my weekly gig I use a DDJ-SX3, & the other DJ Uses DDJ-1000, both great controllers but I must admit I prefer the Darker platters on the 1000 & RX2..

Fantastic intro. I wish more people would understand how little 99% of djs actually need to play well. It's awesome seeing all these feature heavy "performance mixes" on the youtubes, but, for most audiences, if you try mixing like that for a couple hours, they will get annoyed and clear the floor. I think most would be more than satisfied with a ddj-400 or sb3, which both, honestly, do as much or more than a nexus2 setup

I ended up going with the ddj1000. Close enough to the feel of a club set up and the jog wheels were the deal breaker for me! I love it

You talk so much sense ellaskins🙏

Great video, this helped me tremendously!

Looking forward to the Denon review 👍

Hey Jonathan could you do a video on what laptop specs and software you need to play music pls??

you’re a great mentor man, ty

Poineer needs to make something like the 1000s and to be standelone..that would be the one

Ellaskins would you be able to do a tutorial on how to go on live with your ddj1000 and laptop with direct audio to facebook live and obs ect.

What is the feedback like for turntables through either of these, or controllers generally? Better of with a mixer and 2 cdj's or would the contoller i.e ddj 1000 be perfectly acceptable as it has a standalone mixer

The legend still going at it 🙌

@ellaskins have you done any reviews on the Denon SC5000 prime players? Is this something you will possibly do?

Great Video. You are the Number One.

I think I have just realised how one of my favourite DJ's makes his tracks using 4 layered mixes. 2 acapellas over the top of two other different backing tracks, beat matched into one another. Possibly he uses a DDJ-1000.

I own a ddj400 and ddj1000, love the 1000, so much you can do with it. Having the laptop doesn’t bother me, and you still need to own a computer really with the rx2 to analyse the files.

❤️ my rx2 just found out how to do sampling on it awesome piece of kit 👊🏾

What does Rekordbox do? whats the advantage of it from just puting songs on the usb and play them on the RX2?

I would love 2 know how you can afford all the gear I do love your posts though keep up the good work respect 2 you😎

Great comparison session 🧢 How is serato ddj1000 ? “Looks Very fancy” And in the last review I watched it dose percussion effects very like 👍

With ddj1000 you also have a sampler and manage 64 samples... you can also do this with xdj but only if it is connected to a laptop with recordbox.

Great video mate.

And here I am, still love my 4 technics sl-1200's and Allen & Heath Xone:92, I think I'm getting old. :p

For the XDJ-RX2 , when using control vinyls , does the 8 pad effects still work?

thanks Ellaskins for responding to us and making this video. As a beginner, I'll buy DDJ-1000 because I'm gonna have to learn Rekordbox and if one day in the future I want to use CDJs or RMXs the 4 channel mixer of DDJ-1000 will make it easier for me so I don't need to upgrade to another equipment.

The Prime 4 looks great and got me thinking about the concept of touchscreen for all navigation, I like and use Serato but I love and prefer Djay Pro2 so I ordered a iPad pro 12.9 and I'll use it as my main screen, it's much bigger than the 10in on the Prime and my Pioneer unit will have everything I need.

Hey mate what are your thoughts on using USB vs Rekordbox vs CDs on digital formats. I've been a digital Dj for several years till I thought I should resurrect my career and started learning vinyl and turntablism. Still very much an electronic music Dj. These days I'm mainly Vinyl Only but do own a full NXS2 setup as well (the industry will sell you anything these days to tell you it's never enough so made the investment, now I hope it's not too much for them Lol anyways). I've found latency issues when using hot cues for example, using USB on a CDJ 2000nxs2, but not when I'm using a CD, thats when I'm doing things on the fly (i don't use softwares like Rekordbox or Serato, will be nice to learn those at home for fun only), rather than a pre-prepared set'. Would like to know if you have observed any such thing. I try and use my CDJ just like a vinyl turntable so I refrain from using any "cool" tricks, so I still use CDs. Many younger folk like to delve in many cool functions, which are probably more important when you play radio music for example as listeners already know what the track is, but for more underground styles its so much more fun when you do things on the fly, things that you wouldnt do on your next set. Any ways latency on CDs vs USB on CDJs was the main point here that I have noticed. Cheers. And your thoughts appreciated.

I have an numark nv2 an have only just learnt all the features wish it had pioneer software but serato is still good. when I can afford to upgrade i will be looking at a pioneer

Please share the Details of your Laptop Stand - Model Details & Prices & Website where to buy from Thanks in Advance

You are brilliant . Thank you so much xxxx

Personally i find it fairly easy to use cdjs. And as long as you practice your beatmatching and prepare your music corectly before hand while you might be a little slower on cdjs in the club it should be perfectly fine

How is the spin back speed? I am planning to sell my xdj rx2 for a ddj 1000. I tested the rx2 with rekordbox to see if I like to use a computer instead of a usb. When I do a spin back with my rx2, they are way slower than a spin back if I don’t use rekordbox. Is this also the case for the ddj-1000?

Great advice in the beginning of the video. ✅

Can you give me tip i have ddj 400 and i want to upgrade.. i want xdj 700 and djm 450 or ddj 1000 what is the best choice ddj 1000 or xdj 700 for 2020?

I am so glad he did this video because as a new DJ, it is important to choose the tools that will give you the best results. Denon Prime 4 looks amazing but it does what it needed to get the best out of my DJing skills? No. Will I get the best Beat-match? No. Will my blends be tighter? NO. Will I be able to use the standard DJ system for possible gigs? NO! Why should I buy the Denon Prime 4? That is the question. A $1700 question. I own the Pioneer DDJ 400 and intend on upgrading to the DDJ 1000. DJs: Don't allow others DJ equipment companies to sway you into the latest and greatest. If your fellow DJs are not using them for their gigs, you shouldn't either.

What’s a good intermediate deck?

PLEASE HELP: Which has the better sound card and audio output? Cant find the answer anywhere

Just wondering how do you connect both together ddj1000 and the xdj . So they play as 4 desks side by side ? 🤔

man, you're a classic. I've been watching your videos for more than 10 years. Much love

Which one has better build quality?

Just got the DDJ 1000 and encountered a serious issue with headphone latency. Let's say for example that I am using channels 1 and 2. I am playing channel 1 through a monitor so I press the cue button on channel 2 and cue up a track and hit play and beat match the track in my headphones, when I bring up the volume of channel 2 on the mixer the track is completely out of time playing through the monitor. I never had this issue when using 2 decks and a stand alone mixer

Hi men. Which one sound louder and clear

what that is with the phono are a turntable play with a moving coil or moving magnet cartridge which is a different signal to digital signal so you would need a phono stage to convert the signal or a digital to anologe converter poss could work

Which sounds better like better output to xlr

Yesterday I watched Fatboy Slim boiler room set from Brighton, he was using top pioneer setup 4 players and mixer and he was using serato as well . Amazing performance, music selection vibe and connection with crowd, you cant fake it or buy it. No equipment can do this for you. I've got ddj sx2 and I'm sure that Fatboy could use just this with similiar effect. I'm not sure if I could play like him even with his equipment. Ps I'm sure I couldn't 🍄😎

I love using my rx2 with just usb while waiting for my laptop to arrive, its forced me to play by ear and honestly I think In the long run will be better

Anyone have any issues with the phone preamps being muddy and low volume?

Pioneer need to do combo between them - o i forget - its all about the money - but we have now the prime 4 from denon - thnx denon 🤩🤩♥️♥️

How do you connect xdj r2 to rekordbox using macbook. I installed the drivers, it connects but sound comes out macbook speakers

Which one is better ? Pioneer DDJ-RX or Pioneer DDJ-800 please ?

Let me share my experience with the RX2 for those can be bothered to read this... I bought one brand new back in December. I chose this over any of the controllers due to the fact (as Jonathon said) it's standalone. Another reason is that I use CDJ's in the clubs and have done for years so my muscle memory and habits are now linked with that layout and format of Pioneer DJM/CDJ's. The RX2 does a GREAT job of simulating the CDJ/DJM configuration. The onboard FX are where you'd expect them to be along with the tap and beat buttons, the master and Sync buttons are where you'd expect them to be. The browser works almost exactly the same as that on the CDJ2000nxs2, Loop buttons are the same you get the idea, Pioneer has basically given you all the essentials are the CDJ range. And most importantly... the RX2 works with LINK mode which is my personal method of DJ'ing in the club (I mean using my laptop as a big external hard drive and putting it under the booth) I could go on talking for hours about how good this unit is. But just over a month later do I still have it? No. I found it very hard to get used to the platter size and I felt very confined in one place due to its compact size. It's hard to give a good stage presence in my opinion with something so small. So I personally traded it in for a pair of XDJ 1000mk2's (I already had a DJM850 so I didn't have to worry about the cost for a mixer), but I would highly recommend the RX2 to anyone after the compact all-in-one layout or simply a decent controller. If you want to use the RX2 PURELY as a controller, the DDJ1000 may be your best bet.

Do the platters make a difference in your decision making for these two units. DDJ1000 platters are the same as CDJ units I've heard.

I love your videos mate!!! Just you forgot to mention one of the best features of the XDJ RX2 which is that you can record your sessions in a great hq sound (WAV) without using a laptop and interface. And i also prefer xdj rx cuz you can actually use it on a club cuz it is a pro dj class controller. Greetings from San Francisco!!!

RX2 is great simply because there is no need for a laptop, 1000 is great with 4 channels!

Hi Ellaskins, I purchased the XDJ-RX2 Controller on your recommendation. Can you please advise if the Jog Wheel centre Indicator flashes when the track is ending? I’m sure I noticed this on one of your other videos but can’t find it now.

I always thought the XDJ-RX was ugly. I got a DDJ-1000 because I wanted the full-size wheels. Then I sold it and got real CDJs on eBay. But now I'm probably going to play at a club with just an RX2 so I ended up getting one to get comfortable with it. My impression from pictures was totally backwards. The DDJ-1000 feels cheap compared to CDJs, and the screens in the wheels are obviously phone screens blacked out to look more round. And the buttons are all weird on the DDJ-1000. It always felt super awkward. The Memory Cues are totally in the wrong place and you need to use Shift to navigate them. It's terrible. In person the RX2 is a lot nicer than the DDJ-1000. It weighs almost twice as much. The wheels are really solid. My CDJs have more wobble than the RX2 does when you push on the wheel to stop it. The square hot cues look nice, and it's more like a NXS2. And obviously it's a stand-alone with an interface that's totally like CDJs. The RX2 doesn't cost much more than the DDJ-1000, but it feels so much more solid and it's a million times closer to using real club equipment than a DDJ-1000. If you want a controller just get a DDJ-400. At least the DDJ-400 has the buttons in the right place, and it'll fit in a carry-on.

May i know speck your macbook for dj monitor?

i`m between the rx2 and the 1000, the rx2 is awesome 4 the summer to make some garden partys without the laptop

I’m saving for the DENON Prime 4

Do the equaliser knobs completely kill the low mid and hi on either of the unit?

Man I was gonna go on and on with my DDJ1000 and a laptop rant but nvrmnd that. I'm just gonna say... We went from having to lug around 2 turntables a mixer and crates upon crates upon crates of vinyl to just a laptop and a controller. Now you people are trying to tell me that a Laptop is too much to have to deal with?!?!?!😂 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Features over a little unnecessary convenience all day every day.

I have a flx6 4 channel and feel like and don’t use it 20%! The only think about controller that I find odd is that record box don’t make a full pro interface for iPad Pro’s!!

Can u still plug a USB into your laptop & use the files through Reckordbox? 🤔 Also can I record a mix on the ddj1000?

Denon Prime 4 all in one is what we are all looking for,because of all the possibilites of the Denon Prime 4 all in one are endless ,we just got a game changer from Denon Dj

XDJ-RX owner for 4 years, i never been comfortable with these jog wheels.Nice mixer, nice screen feeling like cdjs 2000 but.... If you play with CDJs everyday and XDJ-RX too, you will never be comfortable with all of them. Yes i know has usb stand alone mode. So?!?! I sold my XDJ-RX and bought DDJ-1000 and i think i did the best desicion. So play with that you will be comfortable to.

my ddj-1000 will be here friday :) i got a rbdj license with my xp1 and have been analyzing files for 3 days so far. 47000 song master library ;/

RX2 and DDJ 1000 is all you need in 2019 if you are a mobile DJ. No need to lug around turntables and a mixer unless you just really feel nostalgic or doing some DMC event. This is perfect for 90% of gigs and will last years to come. Especially the RX2. No need buy another expensive laptop.

I love the ddj 1000. I DJ sometimes for my fraternity, and if I want to swap out with another friend who also DJs I know we can swap mid party and the music will never stop cause he can just plug in his laptop and we are good

Please can you share your thoughts on Denon Prime 4 $1600 vs Denon SC 5000/ 1800 combo $3000 . Always wanted CDJs but could not justify the price - now with the Denon dropping the price and then introducing the Prime 4 - it’s is a bit confusing - please advise - thanks

I have the DDJ1000. I love the standalone bonus of the RX2, but really like the jog wheels and mixer section of the DDJ. I’d love pioneer to release a DDJ controller that’s standalone, but doubt they will as it’ll lose them sales of the CDJs I think.

What's your laptop?

I see it this way: I became a better DJ when I switched from DDJ-SR to DDJ-1000. It grows with me. I think my next step in DJ technique will happen when I switch to Prime 4. + fewer things to carry and to plug in + no more laptop to stare at...

I think that the RX2 is better for me because I am very used to touch screen I use touch screen a lot on my laptop and I pad and phone. The RX2 is more portable too and we have loads of usb sticks that are not full.

Do you have any gear for sale

Thanks a ton for this!! Do you recommend the Traktor S4 Mk3?

For me its all about the jogwheels and the ddj1000 wins it for me for that reason.

You can plug a CDJ into the DDJ-1000 and then it is standalone (no laptop/ just USB into the CDJ) Just to clear this up for some people wondering... so if stand-alone was a deal breaker for you for the DDJ think again... not only are you going to get more beat fx you will also get mechanical jog wheels as well for a CHEAPER price point. Now you know which mixer I prefer 😉

Dealbreaker for me is that the knob of the FX-section is too small...too tiny..I don't understand why Pioneer didn't made a bigger knob with larger names on it..(we aren't all 20 or 30y anymore..with the eyes of an eagle...) :(

Can someone tell me if the RX-2 or 1000 have the ability to play video. I mix video's too and feel as if I need to slim down due to space issues at some events I do? Any information would be appreciated.

Yh I need 4 channels I advise any starting out just get 2 channels I got a 4 channel years ago and wasn't able to use them just over complex for starting and probably end up giving up and sell it on to me

Weirdly, I have literally just sold a DDJ1000 and purchased an XDJ RX2. Why?? Well, the DDJ1000 was an awesome bit of kit, great FX, 4 channels and brilliant at creating Mashup mixes using Rekordbox and VDJ. Awesome for use with Stems with VDJ if your a user.. However, with my laptop, it crashed every 30 mins on both softwares. After a month of real headaches, I was convinced the RX2 was my best option compared to upgrading laptop. 2 days in, the RX2 is brilliant and so much easier with usb using Rekordbox or normal mp3 files, no laptop, brilliant touch screen. Perhaps only 2 channels but so far, IMO, for reliability playing out live, the RX2 perhaps shades it. I do miss the DDJ1000 though.

Why do you need 4 channel?

I thought you could play from usb on the ddj1000? I also prefer the full size jog wheels on it.