Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3 Review & Guide
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Introducing the all-new XDJ-RX3 from Pioneer DJ
Features
10-inch touch screen with new interface: Instinctively browse playlists, mix tracks, and apply effects
Rapid browsing
Playlist Bank
Touch Preview
Phrase Display
3Band Waveform
Colour On Jog Display: Get a visual grasp of track information
Compatible with rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro: Plug and play
Timestamps:
00:00 - 01:10 What's New
01:10 - 06:29 10.1" Screen
06:29 - 09:55 Pad Status and X-Pad
09:55 - 11:25 Countdown
11:25 - 13:47 Jogwheels
13:47 - 19:07 Performance Pads (Release FX)
19:07 - 22:21 Mixer
22:21 - 23:23 Other Changes
23:23 - 26:01 Outro
#xdj #rx3 #review
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if only this had 4 channels this would be the absolute perfect mixer
Why do you need 4 channels?
@@Vanned. mixing with 2 tracks can be very 1 dimensional once you get into it. If I want to have a main track playing and play a vocal loop from a second song over the top, I can't transition into another track after that
@@johhnytrip6684 can you put the vocal loop in a sample maybe? 😁
And full size jogs
Buy the xdj-xz
Thanks for this review guys. Helpful as always!
got mine yesterday! holy crap what a beast it is!
I was waiting for a review of this before jumping onto the Denon train, but now its going to be the Prime 4 hands down.
Why prime 4 hands down? What don’t you like about it?
@@RefugeetheDJ yeah, it’s sounds like you’ve been let down with this unit. Does it disappoint you? I’m curious
@@djstuc yeah that’s fair enough man. I personally use turntables with phase and i love it that way. I also own a pair cdj2000nxs2 but I just keep them in road cases and get them out now and than. I like having both options.
@@oisin7644 Maybe im just not a controller person and im sure they’re fun to use. I like my turntables with phase too much. I take out my cdj2000nxs2 now and than when i want to mix things up a bit. One day i might get myself a controller : )
@@djstuc I wouldn’t do gigs with turntables, too much trouble to carry around. Cdjs or controller is definitely the way to go! I’ve posted a few videos on my channel. Check out my setup there, you might even like the mixes if you’re into rnb amd hip hop.
Just copped one. Huge upgrade from my old Numark. Love it!
Denon needs to get more market share, pioneer obviously knows they can get away with half ass updates like this.
They just need to make a proper equivelent to the DDJ 200 through 1000 series and listen to what people want with those types of controllers and they would probably take over real quick haha
And a proper software
I absolutely love my prime 4. It's controlling all my lights and my pangolin lasers via soundswitch. It literally looks legit AF!
@@daan9994 I’ve been waiting for Denonnto release a DDJ1000 set competitor with SC6000 jogs and a mixer section from the X1850 with on board effects. Apparently Denon is just concentrating on engine
denon beat grid is wak.....on record box all good...import into denon mixer....bgrids change...wtf...
Fantastic work 👏 very good for mobility
Watch the performance mix here: ua-cam.com/video/4DVzk3E7NH4/v-deo.html
Read the review article here: wearecrossfader.co.uk/blog/pioneer-dj-xdj-rx3/
Hi friend, good evening. I LIVE IN BRAZIL AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHICH SITE CAN I BUY THIS EQUIPMENT, BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY LOOKED FOR IT ON THE INTERNET AND STILL HAVE NOT FOUND A STORE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE IT. THANK YOU AND SUCCESS ON THE CHANNEL.
so nobody gonna talk about how this guy is trying to ip grab? look at the url, theres a "." fraud moment.
Top right of you wall is dirty, mate :)
Thanks for the review.
Very clear, thank you
I notice how most open-format DJs continue to slam Pioneer for not having streaming on their units. I don't understand the hate. I did enjoy the features presented in this video. I also understand there is no such thing as a perfect unit. Yes, I am a Pioneer/Rekorbox user and I frown on their choices. What remains Pioneer is still the Industry Standard when it comes to DJ gear. I do like the RX3 even though the price is steep. Since I currently use the DDJ 800, the jog wheels on the RX3 are the same size. I love that. Also, it's a stand-alone with a bigger screen than the RX2. That's a plus in my book. With all the other features, I feel it is worth the price and since I am a House, Disco, and Techno DJ, I can work with it.
Wow I need this!
3:42 I think the reason they’ve decided to this is because it gives separate banks for 2 separate DJs when doing b2bs or a changeover. If you think about it, not many DJs use 2 usbs so I think this feature is better off the way it is personally🤷🏼♂️ Great video!
B2b on this junk? 😂😂🤦♂️
@@adicbn man, you’re bitter…
@@oisin7644 I’m just tired of these as*holes to only give us crumbs every few years man, and they always come with the same bullshit every time, a suboptimal product that was never intended to be use at its full capability
@@adicbn 😅😅 very bitter arent you
@@adicbn who hurt u
As always, plenty of comments from people moaning about everything but in a year everyone will have and love RX3.
i'm picking this up today :D
I will wating for till these update features come with XDJ-Xz. Specially with giant display with out that Shakey Thing.🤘🏻
Amazing
Hey Crossfader Crew! First off, I have to give you guys mad props for your videos. I've learned a lot of my skillset as a DJ from watching your videos over the years. I have nothing but respect for you guys and love what you do with your channel so thank you! Now, I'm a serato pro dj who just purchased this controller and I'm switching from the DDJ-1000-SRT to the XDJ-RX3. My library isn't converting over without downloading Rekordbox which I didn't realize I would have to do. Do you know if the update that is supposed to come out early next year, for the DJ's who don't want to mess around with Rekordbox, will be able to just plug our music right in? As a mobile DJ, getting the RX3 was in hopes to eliminate a laptop for most of my gigs if not all. I'd like to see you guys make a video showing how to convert over to the RX3 for the first time as an established Serato Pro DJ if possible. Thank you guys again for your videos. I'd love to see more #DJSundaySkills - DJ PYUM
Hey, did you ever figure this out? Also a DDJ-1000 SRT user that wants to switch over
If you connect the XDJ RX3 to your laptop with serato it becomes a serato controller. And if you connect the rekordbox on your computer it goes to performance mode. Standalone only works with rekordbox prepared usb stick. To convert your libraries from serato to rekordbox use Lexicon Software. Then make your rekorbox libraries collection. Your serato crates become your rekordbox playlists. From there connect a usb stick then change rekordbox to export mode then export the libraries you want to the usb stick. You can also export all the playlists in to a harddrive if you want and have your entire Library[collection] to use stand alone.
Great Standalone unit 👍
Amazing🕺
Thank you :)
Kudos for the Friday Night Posse remix at 5:12 ! 🙂
I use the XDJs to get away from laptops. This comes with one built in!
With all off the units (controlers) being produced. It makes sense to develop a controler with a detachable touch screen. It only makes dj's buy flight cases only for the unit itself versus using a case that would work if not for the protruding touch screen poking out. If this idea runs across developers I would said unit if it was produced.
Good idea
Or just buy the case that fits it perfectly.
Source: I just bought an XDJ-RX3 with the correct UDG flight case to replace my XDJ-RX2 with the same
great upgrade! year 2017
Thanks for the guide I actually learnt something useful. How did you get the custom image and in what directory should it go? I'm actually struggling hahaha
Sheeeeeeeshhhhhh can't get more than this XDJ
Currently running a DDJ1000. I'll wait for the XDJ-XZ2
Just ordered a XDJ-XZ hopefully there is no XDJ-XZ2 soon otherwise idk how to calm down after that ^^
awesome
Great review. Wondering if the unit can be viewed on a external monitor. When I practice in the house I have a 75 inch TV that I eould like to use as a monitor. I'm wondering if it's possible to connect it my TV and practice with it?
I might have to sell my XDJ RX2 for this. The RX2 IMO is quite the perfect machine for a standalone, all this is, is that plus some more bells and whistles (also what the XZ was).
Seems like a lot of shade being thrown here, but I'm glad they made a new unit that reflects the new CDJs.
IDK why people who already own kit are so damn butthurt that pioneer wants more customers, not existing ones.
Finally review i was waiting for 2 years😃
Super 🙃
Looks great already ❤️
Absolutely!
Purchased one at the weekend, from a Pioneer AD, it had scratches all over it, it was replaced with another brand new one, again scratched up, but not as bad as the previous one, I have decided to keep the 2nd one, definitely some quality control issues at Pioneer, allowing these units to ship in a used condition.
They just brought this out, yet I've been waiting for my XDJ-XZ to arrive since April!!! Anyone else waiting on an XDJ-XZ?
£1700 at Bop DJ, DJKit and The Disc DJ store.
It's a bit steep, especially given the XZ is only £400 more but offers more.
The RX2 definitely needed this upgrade though.
Offers 2 channels more thats it
Hi, one question: if we midi map one of the pad modes to work as sampler, would those samples work in stand alone mode? thanks in advance! great video by the way 👌👌👌
hey man great video, which pen/flash drive are you using
I was expecting more personalization options for the browse screen. I'd like to pick my own columns to display. One personalization column is not enough. I have many choices I'd pick before album art. There are lots of complex features, but this lacks a basic and vital one to me.
Hey hey! Thanks for this informative video - Does the RX3 have a way to add samples at all?
I'm loving this. 🔥
Us too!
very nice ! But what about sound output quality ? Is it better than rx2 ? I had rhe pioneer rx2 but i wan't satisfied with the sound quality.
are you able to change the track order in your playlist on the screen? Or do you have to go to your laptop for that also?
Hi thanks for the great video 🔥 you said you can’t stream online directly from the unit but I can stream using my laptop right?
Thank you so much. This was very helpful & you're very handsome:)
With the price increase pushing this all-in-one unit to $2,000, how could you not consider the 4-channel Denon Prime 4 that is now $200 cheaper by MSRP??
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@@ndzmndz Seriously, for professional DJing I wouldn't consider going for a Denon kit. I tired and have learnt the lesson. Never again.
Altgough the RX3 is nice, but probably only a few people can afford buying this... I still don't feel a need after having RX1 or even RX2 to jump into this new one.
Exactly
Denon DJ prime 4 costs less than this LOL what is Pioneer doing
@@saquibrazakhan7412 Pioneer is better..sound quality and every function. Denon overheats and stutters.
@@foodstampz Oh Thanks, I did not know that What would you say for Traktor S4 MK3? I really like that one. And Happy new year bro
Loving it 😄
Honestly, this feels like an RX2 + Bigger screen and colored waves... that's it.
Rx2 already had colored wave forms
@@rupakmajumdar9959 That leaves us with just one change then 😆
haha I literally thought the same thing 😂 Has more beat fx I guess 🤷🏻♀️
Nothing wrong with that at all. If there's no value to you, then they're not selling it to you.
I own an RX2 and while the screen is better than nothing, the screen still sucks.
Faster load times, and the operating system is more like the CDJ-3000.
No wifi so no streaming capabilities, Denon leading the way bigtime, if this would have had wifi capability, it wouldve been a gamechanger but its just a fancier rx2 which has someone said earlier doesnt even rival the Prime 2. Il stick with my Denon thanks
Yeah, i will stick with my trusty prime4, plus with the new firmware update, its pretty nice...
No DJ doing an actual gig would stream anything. Don’t wanna rely on WiFi, can only see that being used in weddings/resurants. Not raves.
@@Macarite still enough other things missing.
Same here, glad i made the move to Denon DJ, just light years ahead.
@@dj_paultuk7052 yeah i agree
Is it the update I'm wanting - nope. No wifi ability, no ability to analyse off the cuff - is it worth someone upgrading from the RX2, I just don't think so.
Denon Prime 2 ?!
Also no Beatjump Buttons, no SD or SSD, no Pitch fader LED, no Key Sync... wtf Pioneer.
Thanks for review n all..i have question/ do you think can be use this RX3 to middle size club? i used cdj2000nsx2 w djm900nxs. is it upgrade or downgrade if i swab this RX3?
kindly let me know ur opinion...means except personal skills..only things
Looks awesome!
was waiting for the ddj1000 srt to come back but this seems like it maybe better need to find a store n test it out
good review! Thank you!
I think i´ll go for it. I tested the denon prime 2 and the reason i have sent it back was, that the effects sounded much worse than those from pioneer. And when cuing a channel on the prime 2 it takes the signal-path before the filter effect is applied , why ? Also the often mentioned built-in track-analysing function was not very good. a lot of songs where analysed with wrong bpm - and it´s not possible to adjust the bpm measurement within the prime 2 so you have to jump back to a laptop again. So what does it then help you? Wifi and streaming - i don´t need that.
The Touch-Screen and Beat-Jump Button i realy liked on the denon.
You're going to love the rx3..its Flawless in functionality
Iv played on the prime 4 and I really didn't like it, just got the rx3 upgrading from the 2 and loving it
which USB-sticks are you using ? are these recommended ?
This is an upgrade over my ddj 800 but I’m still waiting for the ddj 1000 successor. I may get this though
Im still deciding whether to get the RX3 or the Opus Quad. Does any of these have the touch screen loop options like the cdjs 2000nxs2?
If the XDJ-XZ had this same 10" touch screen, I'd get that ASAP. Think I should wait for the next iteration of the XDJ-XZ that will probably have the 4 channel capability with most of the same bells and whistles.
I've just sold my 5 month old 3000s with 900nxs2
Thinking of upgrading my rx2 to this model
Hi. Crossfader, i have SanDisk 128 GB but the wavevorms just doesn’t work on my RX3 . I already analyzed it thru rekordbox. But the INFO is still empty and no wavevorms.. should i use another USB? What USB do you recommend?
I love the XDJXZ , I also got the RX3 however the sound quality is terrible high pitch frequencies I couldn't handle it. I sent mine back I am hoping I had a broken one. But I saw a few other people have the same issues. Must use a different chip in these than the others. Even here on your video, the sound frequencies are sort of off do u agree?.
Awesome unit! Thanks for the video. I cannot get the BPM column next to the track name like you have there on the screen, i've chosen that column in Rekordbox prefs, but it's not syncing over properly to the hardware for some reason from my USB drive.
Ever fix this?
QUESTION: Does the RX3 has the 3 band EQ selection for Beat FX such as the XZ and the DJM 900 NXs2?
So it's the DDJ-800 except it's a standalone controller.... Also good luck getting anything Pioneer DJ in the near future. All products are majorly backordered. No end in sight.
Just got mine rx3. They are out
❤️❤️
I'm backed on djing it was longtime (after I started in 80's on turntables) in 2017 with RX2, and I've say (again) this is the best device to djing 'digital'.. RX3 is a (more) brilliant piece of kit, it has everything we need to start a party and have fun (us and people).. I've pair of CDJ2000NXS2, but I love this and I'd buy just to have best trade off quality/fun/portability..
about network self standing (inside decks), is not a tech choice by Pioneer (vs Denon).. (right or wrong it is) Pioneer policy is: 'my devices just play music, for network please use pc/mac'
True but I need WiFi so I have access to my music. I think having options is awesome because bullshit can happen at gigs. I need more options to access music! Having one way to play music is too risky
@@bboymac84 exactly so use your cellphone or a cheap laptop.
@@foodstampz not trying to bring a laptop that kinda defeats the purpose, less is more
At 4:54 the browser view shows the BPM field displaying Key in addition to the BPM. How did you get the file tagged that way, or the data to display that way? Specifically the Key following the BPM info in that field?
Did you find out?
Can you stream it out using a software like obs while playing from the USB and not using a rekordbox software at all? Any technical examples? Thanks
wooooooooooow
Wouldn't have purchased this, but my RX2 order was cancelled due to it being discontinued. So they gave me this for the RX2 price. Can't complain I guess.
Good
I do hear many talk about sound quality. I also see that the prime 4 has a S/N ratio of 93 while the XZ is 111, but what really is the difference in real life application? N how much better is it in quality if a A&H mixer is said to be better, but the same question applies, how much different is Pioneer to A&H. Has anybody had the experience to tell the difference between the three?
Honest opinion, as someone getting back into Djing, do I get this or the SC live 4? I know they're totally different units with one having four channels, but as far as features etc on the decks themselves which gives better bang for your buck? Love the videos guys.
For performance controls around mixing and getting creative then, this hands down. However, if you want to remove the laptop from the picture, focus on streaming music and need something simple and streamlined then the SC Live 4.
Used P4 is the best value and features of any controller
At which pioneer will I feel a smaller difference when I come to a club where there are CDJ-3000 and DJM-900-NXS2? - RX3 Compact? Or XDJ-700 and DJM-450? What would you recommend? thanks 🔥
Can you reverse the crossfader on this unit? What about replacement faders. How do you change them out when they inevitably die?
You mentioned that if the music has been through the analysed through rb in phrase it would then will show up on the RX3 screen, assuming that must be RB6 feature as it doesn't seem to work with my RB5... Plus at this moment in time a few like myself cannot get the RX3 to connect in performance mode with mac. I have tried it on a big surprise M1 mac and and older internet MacBook intel model, looking at the forums there are a few others having the same issues, just wondered if you have used yours in performance mode?
In looking at maybe buying but would like to use performance mode. Does it have RB unlock built-in? I use a ddj-xp2 so thinking as this unlocks would it allow performance mode to work?
2000 madness
Which USB sticks did u use in this video ? Pls share the details
I actually like the fact you can’t connect it to the internet less to go wrong
Same, I don't get how people can even think about doing that. Just download it. I'll never be comfortable in a bar doing this, if that's the future they're angling us towards.
Imagine if there's not enough bandwidth left over for the music, if it's a public hotspot or something. That all sounds wack to me.
@@e1ectroniKa Beatport link in Professional variant allows for offline storage of 1000 tracks, so that kinda resolves problem with bandwidth. About not connecting to internet, much will improve when rekordbox mobile app will be possible to connect to XDJ via USB on iOS and Android (right now it's supported only for iOS)
When talking about the mixer and compare it to the 900nxs2. you should mention that it does not have the hi mid low buttons. For me that was the key why i upgraded from 900nexus to nxs2. Also the xz has that.
Maybe an annitation in the video would help?
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Buttons ?
You're talking about the fx.. yeah that is something they should have added.
Maybe this means we will get an XZ2 soon. Hopefully with that expanded screen and the ability to ACTUALLY PLAY FOUR TRACKS ON THE STANDALONE.
Price tag of that would be $2999 USD
I'd get that if you can play 4 tracks standalone!
@@InitialDL84 Pioneer wont do that, Their flagship products wont sell then
FINALLYYYYYY, I waited the whole year
But 2.000 is way to much, for 400EUR I can buy a XDJ-XZ
And probably you will have to wait another year to receive it because of the chip shortage 😂
@@adicbn probably 😂
the worst part is that now we know if we want more features in the pioneer we have to wait 3-4 years for the next (cross you fingers) upgrade. truly considering the Denon now. i cant even imagine what the prime 5 would look like
The Prime 4 is nothing near Pioneer Quality.. sound and effects pioneer wins hand down.
Prime 4 has industry standard sound, fx, and build quality. I'm just waiting for the library software to be top-notch, and it it nearly is.
It is normal then when connected with rekordbox (software mode) all the double functions of the pads and the previews are lost? I have to use from the software only?
This is much more practical than the XZ. I mean that is just ridiculously huge and clunky. I still love the XZ! However, the RX3 is way more realistic in terms of mobility and utilization
Exactly
This screen should’ve been on the XDJ-XZ, it looks ridiculous on this controller
I've got the xz, I don't want that screen on it, looks horrendous
@@kylenicholson4665 I used to have NXS2s and switched to the Denon SC6000. After a year of being on the SC6000s, I can't imagine going back to a smaller screen. So, the larger screen size does tend to grow on you.
you need the bigger screen to be able to see those categories on one of the menus
Waiting for the day you can play snake on the display.
Now we are waiting for XDJ-XZ v2 - 😁
hopefully not, just ordered my xdj-xz 5 days ago ^^
@@gin1826 🤯
Its basically the rx 2 on stairiods yes it have some cool new features but I expected more like new look something retro spinning jog wheels a display for usb recording to let you know how much space is left on the thumb drive during recording bluetooth and more for 2g I would expect a lot more then a bigger display Kool effects and extra buttons I think ill hold on to my rx2 until pioneer wows me.....
Was curious when I saw Pioneer just released the RX3 because it will take almost another two months till my Prime 4 will be delivered. But this was kind of a letdown... Is it just me or did it feel like Holland is not 100% convinced by the RX3?
So I guess it is okay waiting another two months for my Prime 4 instead of jumping on the RX3.
Question: After loading the tracks can you remove The USB cards and say put a blank one in for your Mixes? or do you have to leave the USB stick in?
Leave it in most likely
Can I use it with serato dj pro software with laptop?
Got myself a brand new RX2 a week ago and payed nearly the full price. And I made hella internet research cause‘ I had a clue they will bring out a new one sooner or later. Found nothing on the internet, now I see this - fml! :(
Bro I did this too
Sneaky bastards
Same man, bought mine back in July smdh. But I'm good with mine, not trading it for this one that only had a few upgrades; not even worth it imo
@@InitialDL84 agreed, it is an RX2 on steroids.
Hey, how I should upload my custom image for the jog displays? Tried to upload to usb, and when on rx3 I choose custom image I still cannot see the picture I uploaded. What I do wrong??
My usual question -> is the USB audio class compliant ? ;)
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Hello has the rx3 isolate mode like the ddj 1000? So if I put the mid lows and Highs on the lowest you hear nothing in the track?
do the FX not have options for lows mids and highs?
Hi. Is the Serato Dj software accessible to that controller?
Limited Ed GOLD