Agreed

Actually not wrong indeed. If i have to use only 2 channels, using only the middle 2 channnels is indeed the best

One thing I dont like about it is the Trans Beat effect. When you trigger a half beat trans, it doesn't come out right like it is out of time. On the DDJ 1000 if you do the same effect, It cuts the music in half a beat perfectly. I've tried twiddling the time knob above the effect level but I still cant get it to come out a perfect half beat cut. Thats the only thing I have a gripe about.

Good to know

@@jasperhay do you have the beat effects quantize button activated? The trans effect works much better with that on I find 👍 Ps thanks for the sampler tip, I was missing that feature so I'm gonna give it a try, cheers.

@@richardsykes1132 Hi mate I just tried what you said & it works so much better! Thanks for letting me know.

@@jasperhay no problem, I just tried ur sampler method in rekordbox performance mode and that works great too, good to have the sampler dj drops option back 👍

Sounds like a defective unit from a bad retailer. Hope all is well for u

@@DJNicShogun or its just a quick built unit and thats that? Im also just concerned spending money on something like this and then having issue with it. Buying these all in one units versus buying the seperate units, i dont know.

I've had the XZ for over 2 years, no issues at all

@@CollosalTrollge from what I know Pioneer has a history of bad sound card issue. But Denon is cheap quality or cheap looking but it has the best sound card

@@DJNicShogun ive never heard of Pioneer having bad history with their sound cards. I’ve also never had an issue with any pioneer gear I’ve owned in the past. Maybe i got lucky

Did already buy one? How is it? I just bout a Denon prime 4 ,, I love it compared to the xdj-xz I was using,,

If it's a standalone unit then yes but if you're thinking to use it like a USB sound card then no because I don't think it will work like that. But I have never tried and I don't own the machine any longer so maybe it would

I have two xdj700 waiting to connect to this bad boy

Sounds same to me. I'm pretty sure same sound card

You need drivers

There is in the utility settings on the mixer section

Standalone screen only shows the 1 & 2 channels as you can only use those in standalone feature, when you hook up a laptop (for rekordbox) you see all channels in rekordbox & when you hook up CDJ's, those show their channels

You can sort by key on the screen

@@Gabrielrose.mp3 thanks mate 🙌

Can you change key?

It sounds amazing and the uab recorder in it also sounds great.

Used mine in a club this weekend and it sounded great.

you get used to it

Sure...I use booth out to an audio interface and record as well.

@@TheDJLab thank you 😊....how do you find the quality of the audio when using pioneer usb record function.......loses a bit of sound quality ?

@@sweetassugar69 I’m said saying that, but I think you have a faulty unit. Mine sounds totally fine

@@TheDJLabwould using a additional mixer between the powered speakers and xdj xz help with the sound if your budget is limited?

The SZ is a controller. This is a standalone.

It should sound better

I wouldn't. The xz still simulates a club system better. Rx3 has touch screen fx and does not simulate a cdj 3000 experience. Hold out for xz2 in a year or so.

@@TheDJLab Man HOLY words of advice brother! I’m praying Pioneer will watch your review and make adjustments!! Including 4 channel avail with pen drive, cause we know it will get new screen like Rx3. I have 1000srt now as back up.. I am patiently waiting for XZ2 .. They did Rev7 and listened to people dreams, now it’s time for XZ2 to be done right! Not all will spend 12k on 3000 cdj setup.. This would really change the game.. as for many bar owners also that wanna save, by adding external mixer and u good 🤣🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@@MICHAELZU.S.A xz2 will never replace club gear. Faders are cheap.

@@TheDJLab I agree 1000% never will replace but as far as visually when one streams live where 85% of general population doesn’t know about DJ equipment then one could get away with using XZ2 😁👏🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@@TheDJLab thanks for replying , I love my xz hopefully the next version comes with bigger screen and the ability to use the 4 channels with out any extra equipment

Yes.. plug in USB and hit rec

I hope not. I don't think so with supply chain issues as well.

I never said not to buy it. I love my xdj-xz. I'm letting people know it's not a 900 nexus 2 build quality.

Depends if you like stems. I've never used a flx-10. Xdj is great for club standard type djing

@@TheDJLabI wanted to use stems for vocals and instrumentals and I saw how to do it without the hotkeys that’s basically the only thing that is better for me with the flx10, but for recording and mixing and how you’ve got the extra pad next to it that’s how I want it. M main problem now is just having enough space it seems like it alone will take up all my desk space not even having room for my Mac mini to sit. I have a studio desk with a shelf but this thing as I’ve measured it will no give me any free space at all. Even the flx10 was giving me this size issue. My only option is a desk stand that might hold it up so I can place things near or around it. 😂

@@TheDJLab I saw you can hotkey stems on the xz but both need a computer 💻 it was a nice touch tho

1000 is good. I wish I still had mine. Get a Microsoft surface pro to go with it.

sadly you need another turntables or decks

Can't check.. long sold

True

Buy now

No

@@TheDJLab I’ve had the gold version of this unit for a few years and I’ve barely ever used it. Pioneer just dropped support for it. It should’ve at least been able to use the RMX-1000 app or DJay Pro AI

Nope

I also have the Prime 4, but between the two, I take the XZ. The XZ sounds better than the Prime 4 to my ears. The XZ also allows mixing between standalone and DJ software. The XZ's larger jogs makes scratching easier. The XZ seems to be snappier and faster than the Prime 4. The only thing I do not like about the XZ are the faders and crossfader. They feel very cheap.

@@DJGeorgeDisco i understand, it’s all preference.

Hey! I am between denon dj prime 4 or this one, would you recommend Denon? I saw a video where denon has more pros than this one but, I own a denon mc4000 and sometimes the fx get activsted randomly, does the same thibg happen to you? Thanks!

@@yonki-delos-inciensos not yet! That might be a button malfunction, but now that you ask I’ll keep an eye out for that in the future and if it does on me one day I’ll come Back & let you know. Im still learning it, Im no pro yet; everyone has there preferences but it all depends on you. You know what you like & what you need to perform at your best. there all gonna have there pros & cons. I’ve also seen many of those comparison videos on here(KZfaq). It does have a lot of competitive features tho. the built in screen on these newer controller models makes a huge difference in learning how to read your music in terms of visual sound waves & getting rid of laptops. In my opinion it is a huge step up for beginners, I’m not picky so I’m not gonna sit here and tell you every single flaw that bothers me. As long as it works and I can play my shit I’m happy. My best advice continue to weigh out your pros & cons and play w the controller at your near by local store or if you know anyone that has one. Overall I don’t regret my purchase thus far. Good luck!

@@yonki-delos-inciensos not sure if that question is for me or DJGT but if it is then that’s my response if not then just disregard my response.

No one

Everything

Have one too but it’s missing key shift and effects

SZ2 is still the best pioneer controller.

Have to disagree.

The DDJ 1000 has the better jog wheels. It's the same thing in a smaller frame.

But the screen is outdated

Depends on the deal I'd be getting. I think I'd get opus quad tbh.

Not the same 2 things

Tell me the difference pal

@@BigBoyRandom key lock is key lock... not sure what tempo lock is but I think you are referring to sync... sync and key lock are different.

Yep

The new cdjs can lock the next track to key of the current track, which is missing from this - he’s not talking about master tempo, which keeps the track in the original key and not affected my the change in bpm.

@@djpaulhannon Ah I get you. Still, using that or not has no bearing on keeping the key as the producer intended, that's down to whether you use the "master tempo" or not. (Pioneer calls it "master tempo" which I've always found strange, some other brands like Denon call that function "key lock", which seems more logical as it locks the key to original).

By “as the producer intended” would mean, playing it back without any manipulation, change of speed etc. The master tempo keeps the original audio pitch of the track regardless of the speed it’s playing back at, so you are keeping it on the key it was intended to be heard in. Unlike vinyl, where adjusting the speed will change the key of the track - which on a 1210 is called the pitch controller, as I realise you know. I agree the terminology is all messed up, master tempo isn’t really correct. I’d have thought “master pitch” would be more accurate, but it is what it is. Key lock I think is ok for describing the function it performs, locking the track to the current tracks key (it doesn’t do a great job imo).

@@djpaulhannon Yes that was kind of my point. He says he doesn't need need keylock as he prefers playing it as the producer intended, which isn't accurate, keylock has no bearing on that. "Master tempo" is what does that, but personally I prefer not to.

@@TonyJvideos I get you mate. Agreed.

You mean. I don't know "anything" ? Apparently, I know that. What exactly do you know. Where are your tutorial videos. How much gear do you own to compare? If you are going to critique you can at least elaborate.

You have no idea. I have both. Same exact chip in both