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XDJRX2 Review Is Pioneer’s Standalone DJ System Worth It
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Advertised at: $1699 || Buy: https://amzn.to/2IHhc8f * • The RX2 is the second iteration of the original XDJ-RX, which was kind of a big deal when it was released back in 2015. For DJs wanting to enter the Rekordbox ecosystem (but not wanting to buy more expensive, separate components), it makes for a logical choice. • Being a standalone system, the XDJ-RX2 plays directly from USB stick and no laptop is required. This setup simulates a full Nexus setup (though, it’s more comparable to Pioneer’s mid-grade hardware… for example, the mixer section resembles the DJM-450). • Pioneer has made a handful of improvements to this unit, which brings it to a level that feels more like a professional tool than a budget compromise. For the right DJ, the XDJ-RX2 is a great choice. • This version makes several improvements over the original RX. The first thing you will probably notice is the addition of better performance pads. There are now 8 instead of four, and they feel more like “beat pads” as opposed to the clicky buttons in the previous version. • The RX2 also brings over some great features from the flagship CDJ-2000NXS2 players… including its high-quality touch screen (providing needle search, QWERTY search, track filter and shortcut functionality), and the surrounding browse controls. Instead of a shared middle “Browse” knob, everything functions like a CDJ in this regard (except for a small change in loading a track to a deck… see the video above). • The ethernet port (for Pro DJ Link) has been removed, which probably won’t affect too many people who buy this unit. • DJs who have club and festival aspirations will think that the XDJ-RX2 makes a lot of sense. The layout is familiar, and all but identical, to the “standard” setup a DJ will encounter as part of a larger scale show. • Since a full NXS2 setup costs something like 6 thousand dollars, it doesn’t seem so bad to shell out $1699 for a functionally-similar system. It also functions as a controller (via Rekordbox DJ), if you choose to bring a laptop along for the ride. In this sense, it may not be the most budget-friendly option around (since the whole no-laptop thing is a big selling point, here). • The RX2 may be less ideal for some mobile DJs, speaking to its general size and weight. It also might be cumbersome for smaller-scale shows where you are sharing a booth with other DJs. • But for the DJ who wants a “home version” of the industry standard, or wants an all-in-one, non-laptop solution for DJing… the XDJ-RX2 fits the bill. • See Reviews: https://amzn.to/2JDwGeW • Frequently Asked Questions: • What music formats does the XDJ-RX2 support? • The RX2 supports MP3, WAV, WAV, and AIFF. It plays directly from USB key, will load tracks through USB from your laptop, or will “play directly” from your laptop with a Rekordbox DJ license. • Is it worth upgrading to the RX2 if I have the original XDJ-RX? • This will be up to you to determine, but probably not. It’s a lot of money to shell out for 4 extra performance pads and an enhanced touch-screen. However, if you don’t have either unit… this is the one to buy. • Should I get separate Pioneer components instead? • You could; for example, a DJM-450 and XDJ-700 combo. But this costs several hundred more dollars, you take a downgrade on jog wheels, and you introduce more setup time. • Is the XDJ-RX2 DVS compatible? • Surprisingly, Pioneer has omitted DVS support in this unit. It is not licensed for using timecode, not even with Rekordbox DJ. • Advertised at: $1699 • Buy Now: https://amzn.to/2IHhc8f * • See Reviews: https://amzn.to/2JDwGeW • We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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