Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ Training Tutorial & Video Manual - Tips & Tricks

Here is your FREE tutorial on the Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ.

0:00 – Intro
3:54 – Inputs & Outputs
9:43 – Music Playing Options
10:48 – Why Use Rekordbox Software
11:32 – Exporting From Rekordbox
12:33 – How Much Music To Export?
13:02 – Importing Your Music
13:24 – Ejecting Your USB Drive
13:39 – Recording Your DJ Sets
14:02 – Deck Features Tour
19:13 – Jog Display Overview
20:24 – Jog Displays – Simple View
22:45 – Jog Displays – Info View
25:10 – Jog Displays – Artwork View
26:09 – Starting & Stopping Tracks
27:06 – Adjusting Track Tempo
28:00 – Using Pitch Lock
28:41 – Playing Tracks In Reverse
28:58 – Vinyl & Nudge Jog Modes
29:48 – Frame Search
30:48 – Adjusting Jogwheel Tension
31:53 – Start/Stop Speed Adjustment
33:24 – Using The Cue Button
34:53 – Setting Cue While Playing
35:13 – Setting & Using Loops
38:37 – Setting Active Loops
39:01 – Memory Cue/Loop Functions
41:36 – Pad Modes – Hotcues
42:39 – Setting Hotcue Loops
43:29 – Changing Pad Colours
45:14 – Hotcue Loading Options
45:54 – Pad Modes – Beat Loop
47:10 – Pad Modes – Beat Jump
48:25 – Pad Modes – Loop Move
49:18 – Using Slip Mode
52:00 – Using Slip To Censor Words
53:14 – Pad Modes – Slip Loop
54:49 – Track Ending Warnings
55:08 – Needle Drop / Needle Lock
55:50 – Using Sync
58:24 – “Soft Takeover”
59:11 – Instant Doubles
1:00:21 – Setting The Master Deck
1:00:49 – Browse Section Overview
1:04:02 – How To Filter Tracks
1:05:28 – Info Display Overview
1:08:23 – Altering Waveform Size
1:08:34 – Adjusting Beatgrids On The Fly
1:09:25 – Effects Display Overview
1:09:51 – How To Browse Tracks
1:11:58 – How To Search For Tracks
1:12:39 – Getting Recommended Tracks
1:13:41 – Searching With Jump Function
1:15:00 – Searching From The Info Menu
1:16:16 – Using The History List
1:16:50 – Working With Tag/Prepare Lists
1:19:32 – Setting Track Ratings
1:20:06 – Mixer & Effects Features Tour
1:20:26 – Microphone Section
1:21:58 – Main Mixer Overview
1:26:08 – Beat Effects Overview
1:29:36 – Output Controls Overview
1:30:38 – Advanced Levels, EQs & FX Use
1:31:09 – Setting EQ Type
1:31:36 – Setting Channel Fader Curves
1:32:17 – Setting The Crossfader Curve
1:33:16 – Master Equaliser Settings
1:34:15 – Setting Phones Mono Split
1:35:16 – Beat Effects In Detail
1:35:52 – Using The X-Pad
1:36:38 - Delay
1:37:24 – Echo
1:37:48 – Ping Pong
1:38:08 – Spiral
1:38:38 – Reverb
1:39:06 – Transform
1:40:06 – Filter
1:40:43 – Flanger
1:41:06 – Phaser
1:41:40 – FX Frequency Controls
1:41:59 – Pitch
1:42:47 – Roll & Slip Roll
1:43:23 – Vinyl Break
1:44:09 – Helix
1:44:29 – Sound Color FX In Detail
1:44:59 – Space
1:45:19 – Dub Echo
1:45:39 – Sweep
1:46:04 – Noise
1:46:55 – Crush
1:47:11 – Filter
1:50:08 – Using Deck Quantize
1:51:59 – Using FX Quantize
1:52:21 – Using Auto Cue
1:54:09 – Memory Cue As Auto Cue
1:57:17 – Choosing Personal Settings
1:58:30 – Deck Menu Item Recap
2:02:08 – Mixer Menu Items Recap
2:03:55 – Using It With DJ Software
2:05:28 – Essential Accessories

If you own this unit and are puzzled by some of its features or not sure how to start, or if you're considering buying it and want a proper, detailed talkthrough of every feature, this complete two-hour tutorial has what you need.

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[digitaldjtips]

Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ Training Tutorial table of contents ⤵
3:54 – Inputs & Outputs
9:43 – Music Playing Options
10:48 – Why Use Rekordbox Software
11:32 – Exporting From Rekordbox
12:33 – How Much Music To Export?
13:02 – Importing Your Music
13:24 – Ejecting Your USB Drive
13:39 – Recording Your DJ Sets
14:02 – Deck Features Tour
19:13 – Jog Display Overview
20:24 – Jog Displays – Simple View
22:45 – Jog Displays – Info View
25:10 – Jog Displays – Artwork View
26:09 – Starting & Stopping Tracks
27:06 – Adjusting Track Tempo
28:00 – Using Pitch Lock
28:41 – Playing Tracks In Reverse
28:58 – Vinyl & Nudge Jog Modes
29:48 – Frame Search
30:48 – Adjusting Jogwheel Tension
31:53 – Start/Stop Speed Adjustment
33:24 – Using The Cue Button
34:53 – Setting Cue While Playing
35:13 – Setting & Using Loops
38:37 – Setting Active Loops
39:01 – Memory Cue/Loop Functions
41:36 – Pad Modes – Hotcues
42:39 – Setting Hotcue Loops
43:29 – Changing Pad Colours
45:14 – Hotcue Loading Options
45:54 – Pad Modes – Beat Loop
47:10 – Pad Modes – Beat Jump
48:25 – Pad Modes – Loop Move
49:18 – Using Slip Mode
52:00 – Using Slip To Censor Words
53:14 – Pad Modes – Slip Loop
54:49 – Track Ending Warnings
55:08 – Needle Drop / Needle Lock
55:50 – Using Sync
58:24 – “Soft Takeover”
59:11 – Instant Doubles
1:00:21 – Setting The Master Deck
1:00:49 – Browse Section Overview
1:04:02 – How To Filter Tracks
1:05:28 – Info Display Overview
1:08:23 – Altering Waveform Size
1:08:34 – Adjusting Beatgrids On The Fly
1:09:25 – Effects Display Overview
1:09:51 – How To Browse Tracks
1:11:58 – How To Search For Tracks
1:12:39 – Getting Recommended Tracks
1:13:41 – Searching With Jump Function
1:15:00 – Searching From The Info Menu
1:16:16 – Using The History List
1:16:50 – Working With Tag/Prepare Lists
1:19:32 – Setting Track Ratings
1:20:06 – Mixer & Effects Features Tour
1:20:26 – Microphone Section
1:21:58 – Main Mixer Overview
1:26:08 – Beat Effects Overview
1:29:36 – Output Controls Overview
1:30:38 – Advanced Levels, EQs & FX Use
1:31:09 – Setting EQ Type
1:31:36 – Setting Channel Fader Curves
1:32:17 – Setting The Crossfader Curve
1:33:16 – Master Equaliser Settings
1:34:15 – Setting Phones Mono Split
1:35:16 – Beat Effects In Detail
1:35:52 – Using The X-Pad
1:36:38 - Delay
1:37:24 – Echo
1:37:48 – Ping Pong
1:38:08 – Spiral
1:38:38 – Reverb
1:39:06 – Transform
1:40:06 – Filter
1:40:43 – Flanger
1:41:06 – Phaser
1:41:40 – FX Frequency Controls
1:41:59 – Pitch
1:42:47 – Roll & Slip Roll
1:43:23 – Vinyl Break
1:44:09 – Helix
1:44:29 – Sound Color FX In Detail
1:44:59 – Space
1:45:19 – Dub Echo
1:45:39 – Sweep
1:46:04 – Noise
1:46:55 – Crush
1:47:11 – Filter
1:50:08 – Using Deck Quantize
1:51:59 – Using FX Quantize
1:52:21 – Using Auto Cue
1:54:09 – Memory Cue As Auto Cue
1:57:17 – Choosing Personal Settings
1:58:30 – Deck Menu Item Recap
2:02:08 – Mixer Menu Items Recap
2:03:55 – Using It With DJ Software
2:05:28 – Essential Accessories

[officialdjdetox]

There is an XDJ-XZ at the open-deck night club I want to try. This video SAVED MY LIFE! I have no experience on CDJ's and the layout/features, and after watching this I am confident I can rock it. Thank you! This is a series that NEEDS TO CONTINUE!

[seancarney]

Hi Phil :) my XZ finally arrived yesterday and I set it up in no time at all and stuck in a usb and had tracks playing, it's an amazing controller. Today I decided to watch your video again to refresh my memory with everything it does. Thank you Phil for the hard work you put into making this video it has really helped a lot and saved me having to read through the manual. :)

[Spinweezy]

Phil is the G.O.A.T of PROPER explanation
😀😃😄😁

[JoshuaAdamPickens]

I wish guides like this existed for literally everything on the planet. Super-informative!! Thanks so much for this. =)

[djtonyserrano]

The guide is great. Not enough comments about HOW ABSOLUTELY EPIC your playlist is ! It's not even my genre of preference but I absolutely loved it .

[prio]

As opposed to reading a manual, "Visual Learning" is the way to go.
This form of teaching is less likely to frustrate you and more likely to keep you engaged.
Outstanding and very informative, expect nothing less from Digital DJ Tips👍

[geogdog]

This is the best tutorial I’ve seen. I’m going to watch this several times, and I’ve been a DJ since 1991!!!

[theaverageguy]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am new to this and just got my XDJ X-Z. I will be watching this video over and over again.

[soadman]

After 10 years of having my Numark NS6, I finally upgraded to this bad boy. Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial. I was able to quickly learn the functionality of the controller and now I'm back to mixing without trying to figure the functionality on my own.

[TarunPathak]

Hi Phil,
You have no idea how much of a life saver you are. Even thou this video is 4 Years old. I just started self-learning DJing...I use DDJ FLX-400 as being a beginner. I went to a club with my friend and the DJ playing on very different equipment there ( XDJ-XZ, its indeed Expensive ) and got hell scared like how to use/know all of that. But your guide helped and cleared soo many thing and also gave me huge confidence that its all the same if you know what all it does. THANKS A LOT ♥

[JimvsBob]

Probably the only video ever that goes through every single feature concisely and informatively. Really well done guys. I've been DJing for about 15 years and still learned a few things!

[davidmeza]

Give this man a raise!! This is so helpful to get back into dj’n

[DJShaunJames]

Currently 10 minutes in and Im so hooked on watching. I literally purchased this 2 hours ago. Can't wait for delivery day. upgrading from the XDJ-RX. I can't afford the full CDJ set up but this is absolutely perfect for what I've watched on other videos. I shall now continue to watch :D Awesome as always Phil. Thank you,

[gabrielcastlebary]

Thank you so much for this. As someone who is graduating from an old, broken down Hercules controller and Virtual DJ, I found this to be a great way to prepare. My first 'gig' is this new years at my own home. This gets me a head start on using my new gear! Thank you so much!

[matthewparsons]

Had mine 2 years now and due to kids I never get the chance to play on them. This video was without a doubt the best thing on youtube for gaining the features. Great content 🙏🏼👍🏼

[vasilisdrago]

Just bought an XZ and I have to say, this is an absolutely amazing video!

[israelgalindo]

Phil! MAN. This is perfect!!! I've dj'd over 30 years and just got this hardware and with your tutorial, made it so easy to use the device. Anyone who plays with this hardware should watch this video!!! Just amazing! Thank YOU!

[olivergroves]

Hey Phil this is a perfect video for me as I’m thinking of getting an XZ when I can afford one. Thanks and hope you’re keeping safe

[tonyoshur]

I've just ordered my XDJ-XZ from Guitar Center in USA and it's expected to be shipped by July 22nd. Can't wait to put my hands on it. This tutorial is golden 👌