Pioneer XDJ-RX

dadarkman · Jan 20, 2015

Pioneer rolls out their new all-in-one controller and will be on display at NAMM 2015. I have to point out that from the set features of it, it seems that it is centered around Rekordbox (Pioneer's flagship track management and organize software). So, if Serato or Traktor is your go-to and defacto system then the XDJ-RX may not be a board to rush to, too quick. Well, at least until they add strong official Serato (or Traktor) support for it.
All in all, it has familiar CDJ layout and features. I'm a bit disappointed that the screen was not split on top of each deck though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coYP7YR7M9o

OFFICIAL RELEASE STATEMENT

Total Unison: Pioneer DJ launches the XDJ-RX the all-in-one rekordbox™ solution
with large, dual-deck screen
20th January 2015: Be liberated from the laptop as Pioneer DJ launches the XDJ-RX: the perfect marriage of the CDJ platter, a high-performance mixer and a central, full-colour screen featuring dual waveform display. The XDJ-RX inherits much of its DNA from Pioneer DJ’s top-flight NXS line-up, adds pad control with the all-new Loop Slice, USB recording, and loads rekordbox™ tracks directly from USB key – making it an all-in-one dream for digital DJs.
The XDJ-RX is Pioneer DJ’s first product to feature a single LCD screen that displays information from both players simultaneously, including dual waveform display, playback position, BPM and beat grids. DJs can quickly browse and select tracks using the large dial and Load buttons. The two CDJ-style platters have a familiar club-standard layout and give DJs instant access to pro-DJ performance features including Beat Sync, Slip Mode and Quantized cues and loops. Pads add a physical element, with instant access to Hot Cues and Auto Beat Loops – or DJs can choose and slice loops on-the-fly with the new Loop Slice function.
The unit’s mixer boasts four high-quality Sound Colour FX and eight Beat FX, including the DJM-900NXS’s hugely popular Spiral. With two MIC inputs, a LAN port and an array of quality IN/OUT connections, the XDJ-RX can be used as a stand-alone two-channel mixer. Plus two USB ports means DJs can use both for playback whilst recording their performances to one of the USB devices at the same time.
The all-in-one rekordbox solution, the XDJ-RX will be available from late February 2015 at an SRP of £1199, including VAT. Find out more at www.pioneer.co.uk or watch our XDJ-RX walkthrough video http://youtu.be/coYP7YR7M9o
Download information
Download the latest version of rekordbox (Windows/Mac) at: http://rekordbox.com/en/download/.
Or download the rekordbox app at the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
Plus, if using the rekordbox app for Android, you can update the XDJ-RX firmware at http://pioneerdj.com/support/ (from April 2015).
XDJ-RX FEATURES IN DETAIL
NEW Large full-colour screen for at-a-glance information from both players
The 7-inch, full-colour LCD screen displays information about both players simultaneously for intuitive alignment of beat grids and a visual reference to what features are in play. The screen has two modes:
Play: shows track playback position, dual waveform display with Wave Zoom, BPM and Beat Countdown, FX information, Quantize status and more.
Browse: lets DJs quickly browse and select tracks, with easy access to artwork views and Hot Cue info for each track. Plus the traffic light system shows which rekordbox tracks are in key with the track on the master deck.
Integrated unit with familiar layout and pro-DJ features
The XDJ-RX integrates two USB-driven players and a two-channel mixer, with build quality and performance features inherited from the club-standard Pioneer DJ Nexus set-up.
Quantize: uses the track’s beat grid to ensure loops and cues are set and triggered in time with music.
Beat Sync: looks at the rekordbox beat grids, on up to four connected players, and snaps them to the beat of the master deck.
Slip Mode: silently continues track playback during a loop, reverse or scratch and brings the music back at the right point when the DJ exits the performance.
NEW Loop Slice added to features triggered by the tactile pads
In addition to the familiar CDJ layout, the XDJ’s platters each feature four tactile pads to add a more physical element to sets. DJs hit the pads to instantly trigger Hot Cues they’ve prepared in rekordbox, or to set Auto Beat Loops.
A new feature for the XDJ-RX is Loop Slice. DJs hit the pads to set a loop length (1, 2, 4 or 8 beat loop), then hit the pads again to slice it up and remix it on-the-fly. Single or continuous playback modes give DJs more control and the option to choose a Loop Slice style to suit any dance music genre.
Two USB ports enable DJs to record even while both ports are in use
The XDJ-RX has two USB ports, with Deck 1 enabling playback while Deck 2 allows playback and recording at the same time. So two DJs can perform together and record their set, without sacrificing an input.
Performance mixer boasts high-quality Sound Colour FX and Beat FX
The XDJ-RX’s four studio quality Sound Colour FX are inherited directly from the DJM-900NXS and feature a Lo/Hi Pass control for both channels: Noise, Gate/Comp, Crush and Filter. It also features eight of the most popular Beat FX and an improved wet/dry dial for even better control: Delay, Echo, Spiral, Reverb, Flanger, Pitch, Roll and Trans.
Driven by rekordbox USB or rekordbox app so no need for a laptop or CDs
The all-in-one XDJ-RX is designed to breathe life into tracks prepared in rekordbox or on the rekordbox app on an iPhone, iPod touch or Android smartphone. DJs simply plug in their rekordbox USB or connect their iOS/Android device (wired connection only) to load tracks directly to the XDJ-RX. Preparing tracks in rekordbox gives DJs access to a multitude of performance features including:
Loops and Cues: pre-set loops and tagged cues in rekordbox can be triggered instantly.
Beat Countdown: counts DJs down to cues from up to 64 bars away.
Key Analysis Indicator: a traffic light system in the browser shows which tracks are in a compatible musical key with the master deck.
Active Loop: an automatic loop at the end of tracks ensures DJs are never caught unprepared again.
Can be used as a stand-alone mixer thanks to multiple connections
The XDJ-RX can be connected to additional CDJs or turntables using the switchable Line/Phone input and used as a stand-alone mixer. It also features a LAN port, two MIC inputs, two Master outs and a booth out – making it a versatile solution for any set-up.
Other features
Midi control
Auto standby
Will support control via the rekordbox app of features including Needle Search and XY Pad FX from June 2015 (wired connection only)
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lukie · Jan 21, 2015

Do get a free seat with it, so you can put your feet up and relax and let the machine do all the work.

Talent is thing of the past for today's Dj's

jayxflash · Jan 21, 2015

@Lukie: Don't go there The machine is doing all the work as long as you put the equal sign between "beatmatching" and "DJ-ing".

dadarkman · Jan 21, 2015

Lukie said: ↑

Do get a free seat with it, so you can put your feet up and relax and let the machine do all the work.

Talent is thing of the past for today's Dj's
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Please tell me you didn't read what this "machine" is or you woke up too late or you didn't quite understand its function or hell, you just wanted to write something (even if it was not meaningful); Blame your post on alcohol, bad timing, not feeling too well or anything you can imagine. I'll take all or any other excuse politely without asking what the heck where you thinking when you wrote your post.
One thing I'll not take from your post or any other similar non-factual posts to follow is "Do get a free seat with it, so you can put your feet up and relax and let the machine do all the work." *no*
The last time I've checked the Pioneer XDJ-RX won't have the feature you've mentioned, unfortunately

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