Pioneer DJ DJM-V10 Mixer Review - Allen & Heath Killer?

Pioneer DJ's DJM-V10 digital DJ mixer is the first in a new series of products, aimed at audiophile DJs and those with more complex mixing, routing and performing needs than average; the kind of DJs for whom the DJM-900NXS2, for instance, may seem a limiting choice, capable though that mixer is.

As such, it is Pioneer's answer to the mixers of Allen & Heath, and especially to the PlayDifferently ModelOne, offering a large array of inputs, outputs and routing options, giving an unprecedented level of control and myriad options for workflow customisation.

We take a deep dive into the DJM-V10 in this review.

1:20 - Overview
5:30 - Filters
7:13 - Send FX
12:34 - Mixer
16:20 - Beat FX
20:22 - Inputs and outputs
22:22 - Final thoughts

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[christianjackson]

remembering to take that master channel filter down is going to be a pain point for sure. Wish there were A/B Filters, that's about the only thing missing though!

[ErwinSchrodinger]

I had the Pioneer DJM-1000: Pioneer's first 6 channel 24/32Bit Mixer that was $4, 200.00, back in 2004. I worked double shifts for 6 months to purchase it. It was massive and the build quality has yet to be rivaled. The level of detail that went into the mixer was beyond impressive, the resistance channel faders, switchable channels, solidness of the mixer build, the isolator section... dear all that is unholy... talk about control with a great fee. For me, the mixer has always been my center point. The last decade of DJM's hasn't really impressed me. When I saw the V10, it got my attention immediately. I reluctantly traded in my DJM-1000 for the V10. The first few days, I felt I made a mistake waiting for the V10. Upon opening and playing the mixer... let's say, I have no regrets. Initially, I was completely overwhelmed. However, the layout with how everything is interlaced with the graphical squares separating each section, in matter of days, become intuitive. No, I haven't mastered the mixer. I just know what the buttons do "in theory".

Beyond happy with my purchase. I will add, this does not look or feel like other Pioneer mixers.

[cesarioborga]

Can't wait to see Kink playing with this mixer.

[itischriswatson]

We love it when Phil gets excited 13:59

[chadnlizk]

Pioneer ain't messing around with this mixer. Pretty awesome if you're the dj who can fully exploit, and afford it. Very nice!

[Neillusion]

the amount of knobs would give me anxiety in a dark nightclub

[dubrunna]

Reviewer seems like a good guy. I have the Model 1 and was curious about this. Thx for sharing.

[itimmy]

That's a huge leap for pioneer. I love my Xone 96, im sure people who purchase this mixer will be satisfied. I wish pioneer would make a newer standalone FX hardware like the efx/rmx.

[JayWerx]

I want this for studio use. I Would love to mix Ableton tracks with this

[stevenluckybenson]

Very interesting offering from Pioneer DJ. Thank you Phil.

[djtheob]

I love the "NO CLICK IN THE CENTER" style filter! That's why I'm still rocking the DJM2000-Nexus. When useing a ''CENTER ZERO POSITION'' style encoder, it's so easy to be slighty off center "especially if the mixer has had alot of use, because the center notch becomes week & less accurate over time''

[ResizeFilms]

Game changer. Tremendous job from Pioneer, well done!

[Thudoorr]

djing is going a lot towards live producing on the stage..

[babaenver]

I don't know if you have noticed it Phil, but the reason that the moment you turn on the filter and it starts to be in effect regardless of your turning the channel filter knob is because you have left the filter knob on the master channel open. I could sense your inner reaction that says "there is definitely something wrong but I will slide into the skid because I don't want to shoot this again" :)

[DJPINAPPL]

Do you think this is the only product Pionner will release this year? I was hoping for the follow up to the CDJ 2000 Nexus 2 (CDJ 2000 Nexus 3).

[Rrajulsingh]

Before watching whole video i already guessed this is good Competition with alen&heath, A&H is always my first choice in mixer but this something i concern before buying...👌👌👌

[ToniRawGazer]

Just picked up my new DJM V10. Aboustly love it

[djfredgarde]

This is 1st time club/festival mixer since DJM 1000 in 2005 which is more customize efx system and possible use for EDCLV this May.

[stevendesteven]

The COMP knob is awesome! That is what I’ve been missing on the midi-controller range. (Yes I play a lot of years thru each other)

[DirtyJokesFan]

It’ll be interesting to see how the more performance-based DJs use this in the wild with samplers etc. Overkill for me and many others but there is clearly a market for this and they’ll be rubbing their hands in excitement.