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In what does feel like a missed opportunity, itвЂ™s worth discussing the on-air display of the inbuilt decks. Secondary pad functions are available by pressing shift when using the unit with a laptop, but these havenвЂ™t been written down, probably due to Serato and Rekordbox supporting different modes. You can use them to control hot cues, beat loop, slip loop and beat jumps on the units internal USB connection. At the bottom of the decks are eight large RBG pads, these are near identical to those found on the XDJ-RX2 and feel superb. The only missing feature from the much more expensive standalone units seems to be the slip reverse paddle, with a simple reverse button taking its place. The overall size of the deck sections is generous, and a joy to navigate with dedicated loop and memory cue buttons also lifted straight from the CDJ players. You can adjust the tension on the fly, and can also change the screens and LED lights in the settings.

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Borrowing the full-sized mechanical jog wheels, complete with internal LCD screen, from the much loved DDJ-1000 series of controllers, the jog wheels feel identical to those found on flagship CDJ units. The two decks on the XDJ-XZ are a real joy to use. You can also use the XDJ-XZ as a four-channel controller for Rekordbox performance mode. This functionality is a fantastic solution that allows users who might have older CDJвЂ™s to utilise them rather than letting them collect dust.

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You can even sync the external decks with the internal ones via the pro link connection. This link functionality allows the onboard touch screen to browse the libraries and load tracks of connected USBвЂ™s. ItвЂ™s worth noting there are three link ports within the unit, meaning you can connect 2 CDJвЂ™s straight to the unit with no external hub needed.

You can connect CDJвЂ™s via the link ports on the rear of the unit.

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ItвЂ™s a professional all-in-one solution, aimed at taking centre stage in a local barвЂ™s DJ booth. Many users will be disappointed with this choice, but itвЂ™s worth remembering that the XDJ-XZ is not aimed at home use. You can plug turntables, CDJвЂ™s or computer into these channels but you canвЂ™t use the internal hardware to mix dual layers like you can on the Prime 4. So does the XDJ-XZ answer everyoneвЂ™s four-deck dreams? No, not quite! The XDJ-XZ does feature a four-channel mixer, but the third and four channels are for external devices only. The demand intensified when rivals Denon DJ released the Prime 4 player early last year. LetвЂ™s get the burning question out of the way first! Since Pioneer DJ released the original XDJ-RX back in 2015, everyone has been crying out for a four-channel version.

Compatible with Rekordbox Performance mode, Rekordbox Link Export and Serato DJ (coming 2020).

Full-size mechanical jog wheels with internal colour LCD screens.

Professional Sound Quality with a three-band EQ on Master Channel.

Two Professional Mic channels with three-band EQ and Anti Feedback.

7вЂќ Touchscreen to control and display information from internal channels and externally linked CDJвЂ™s.

Two internal channels for playback of Rekordbox USBвЂ™s.

Four-channel mixer with DJM style effects unit.

The Key Facts About the Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ Enter the XDJ-XZ, the latest all in one unit that aims to bridge the gap between the CDJ and XDJ families. The stage was then set for an all in one console with a four-channel mixer, standalone effects, professional mic controls and full-sized jog wheels. However the RX2 was never designed for use in more professional settings, it lacked full-size jog wheels, a proper standalone mixer mode and connectivity with third-party software. ItвЂ™s not hard to see why operators started to use the unit in more professional settings. All the Rekordbox USB functionality that professional DJвЂ™s require in a package much cheaper than a DJM/CDJ set up. With this all in one unit showing up in bars and clubs too. However, it wasnвЂ™t just home users that were lapping up the XDJ-RX2.

The all in one device that provides home users with the feel of a club set up and the functionality of a controller have been unbelievably popular. ItвЂ™s been a little while since Pioneer DJ updated the RX family of players.

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