Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2 Digital DJ System

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Unfortunately, one point to keep in mind is that the Pioneer XDJ RX2 isn’t supportive of DVS, so you won’t be able to play with timecoded vinyl. control over Hot Cues, Beat Loop, Slip Loop and Beat Jump, and you can get even more creative with the Unfortunately, multitouch and gesture control options aren’t available on Pioneer gear just yet. For some people, the touch functionality on the Pioneer XDJ RX2 might feel like a bit of an afterthought. You are also free to choose which channels you want your Beat FX solution to impact through a switch. Since the launch of the RX2, new products have come to market which directly competes against it. Pioneer DJ has recently released the much larger XDJ-XZ, while rivals Denon DJ have released three new all in one units. These include the similarly priced Prime 4, the unique battery-powered Prime GO and cheaper rival, Prime 2.

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Many experts agree that this is the all-in-one best controller for pioneer fans, with everything from touch-screen support, to a professional-level layout. There are only a few minor cosmetic and feature-based updates to consider here, and you might not be willing to drop more than a grand on a basic update.These are some of the best pads from Pioneer DJ, as far as feeling goes. The performance pads have a revamped functionality. You can access things like Beat Jump and Hot Cue. You don’t necessarily need to move everything on and off a USB drive. This is useful for people who don’t want to look at laptop screens when DJing.

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Setting up the XDJ-RX2 at home or in the club is made easy with both balanced and unbalanced outputs found on the rear. The master output can feature a pair of balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connections.If you’re an advanced DJ and you want the most features and the best all-in-one that Pioneer DJ’s got to offer, go for the XDJ-RX2. If you’re just starting out or you’re looking for a simple home set-up that you can still take with you to the occasional house party or pub gig, the XDJ-RR will be your best bet. Review Videos The Pioneer team has clearly fine-tuned and enhanced the performance of an already powerful machine into something even more impressive.

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The master and headphone output buttons appear in the center of the Pioneer XDJ RX2, which is a more logical placement compared to the original, where the cue buttons were on the lower left. This makes extra room for the loading and library browsing section. Set a note value with the beat FX knob or use a time in milliseconds with the time knob. It’s also possible to tap the tempo with the tap button. The FX controls on the Pioneer XDJ RX2 will be familiar to anyone that uses Pioneer club gear. With 4 Sound Color FX, you’ll have access to the most commonly used FX options like Filter, Noise, Dub Echo, and Sweep. Aside from working as a standalone DJ solution, the Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2 is compatible with the Rekordbox DJ software.

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The XDJ-RX2 has a more premium jogwheel set that includes lights in its centre ring plus a more solid weighted feel. They’re also larger than the ones found on the XDJ-RR. The XDJ-RR’s jogs feel like a step-down, like something you’d expect in Pioneer DJ’s range of budget DDJ controllers, but nonetheless are very responsive. Note that both are still touch-capacitive, so you still don’t get the mechanical jogwheels found on a CDJ or XDJ media player. Performance Pads The options are RCA and XLR. Plenty of flexibility is available to connect a preferred set of speakers to the mix. Another nice touch here is a fully balanced and complete TRS booth output option. This is a great boost over the typical RCA solution from other DJ controllers.