Pioneer XDJ RX2 Review

A huge thanks to Bop DJ for getting the Pioneer XDJ RX2 to us so quickly.

[Crossfader]

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[dj.on-q]

After using the XDJ-RX for two years I upgraded to the XDJ-RX2 after buying it I had less then 4 hours to jump right into it, I had not one single problem figuring it out other then a couple knobs being in different places I can say 100% the RX2 is nails it took my live show skills to the next level what an improvement if you have any doubts don't I'm super cautious about what I buy and really take my time watching reviews and videos on its functions I've been a club Dj since 1986 and I can say Pioneer great job.

[DJHYTEQ]

Good video and review, I pick mine up tomorrow so super stoked.

The only issues I have with it is the lack of 4 fader channels on the mixer when adding auxiliary decks and the removal of the LAN port. I do not like that they have gone to USB as it is a very unstable data source connection and I'm sure anyone who has used USB controllers and Serato/Traktor boxes will have seen or experienced issues in this area. One other thing I don't like is the headphone jack for monitoring, it is placed at the front of the console rather than on the top like all club industry mixers which causes issues for DJs that are used to this and support a right-angled jack on their headphones.

Oh for anyone who is wondering, here in Australia our price for these are going for $2, 349.00. :(

[kereamohau]

I was considering the 1st unit for a while but I knew they were gonna release a better version. Glad I waited

[andreabros]

Love your reviews! Great work, always searchin' for your videos before I spend my money. Thanks a lot

[skatechatham]

Just bought the RX a couple months ago, after watching the video I don't feel like I missed out on anything.

[slamminthebass]

It's worth every single penny - So much fun to use!

[kyrgyzsanjar]

This is an awesome review! Now I love my XDJ-RX2 even more lol

[DJDynablend]

I literally just bought my brand new DDJ SZ2 and then this came out!! Dang!! The mixer section on these systems kick ass!

[SwaggWaves]

This set is dope and you don't need a laptop!!..I want this!!😎

[MrKuksoolme]

Thanks for the review. I want one now.

[rennierappinghood]

The rx2 screen will indicate which tracks can be mixed in key. You will notice a green icon replacing the bpm icon next to the actually bpm value when browsing

[polishlad]

I had a rx1 and i loved it! I think is a great product! Saving cash already

[rayrayray]

Why there is Harry Potter reviewing a DJ console.

[djoliashman]

So basically Pioneer have looked at the Denon MCX-8000 taken some of the features but not the most important ones!
The Denon has 4 channels, uses the engine software (the same as SC5000), has 8 multi coloured pads per channel, doesn't have a touch screen but has a touch strip for searching through the track and does have a screen for each channel. Denon released the MCX-8000 18 months earlier than the RX2! Only thing I don't really like about the Denon controller range is they mirror the setup of the two channels to make it look pretty! Its annoying that the pitch is on the right on the right hand channel and on the left on the left hand channel.
Hopefully the next Denon stand alone controller will ditch the mirroring layout, I would then change over to Denon as they would match any club set up irrelevant of brand and would be amazing at home.
Definitely worth looking at the Denon if you are in the market for a £1000+ controller.
Crossfader could you do a comparison?

[hotfutureyearscome]

Thanks man. I love how this looks, I was a fan of the old one but never bought it cause it was lacking in most things i use. but this one has about 80 percent of the stuff i was missing so a good update for Pioneer

[BrianDeCosta]

Dig the coverage of this. I'm strongly considering this bad boy!

[Timbuhofficial]

is this a good controller to have at home, to help mimic practice on real nexus cdj2000s?

[MrFullyCharged]

Would have liked to see the full CDJ wheels on this also.

[dalecastell]

Awesome Jamie, purchased from Bop today