If you’re not using the XDJ-XZ in the link mode with additional Pioneer CDJ players plugged in, or in the controller mode with your laptop, you can only use two channels for loading and playing tracks. The other important thing is, as we’ve pointed out before you can’t fully utilize all 4 mixer channels in standalone mode on the XDJ-XZ. The XDJ-XZ does not feature key sync or key reset buttons on each deck near the pitch fader like the DDJ-1000 does and it doesn’t let you change the track’s key in standalone mode, although it lets you control the track’s key in the controller mode using the performance pad shortcuts. Pioneer XDJ-XZ also features the additional hardware control sections in the top part of the controller, from right to left: double microphone audio mixer and EQ with feedback reducer controls, the 7-inch LCD display and track selection controls, the master level and master EQ controls alongside with the USB storage devices input bay on the right hand side.ĭDJ-1000 does not feature any of the sections mentioned above. In the DDJ-1000 Beat FX section you won’t find the classic Filter, Delay, Vinyl Break and Helix effects that are present on the XDJ-XZ (although there is an MT delay present, and the filter is naturally accessible from the mixer knobs as a Sound Color effect). Because of the presence of those effects the DDJ-1000 lacks some effects that the XDJ-XZ has as both devices are limited to 14 Beat FX. In the set of effects of the Pioneer DDJ-1000 you can find effects that aren’t present on the XDJ-XZ – that is: Low Cut Echo, Mobius Saw, Mobius Triangle and Enigma Jet. The Beat FX on the XDJ-XZ are the exact same audio effects that you would normally find on a DJM-900NXS2 mixer. The XDJ-XZ and the DDJ-1000 both feature 14 Beat FX but the available effects differ between the two devices. The XDJ-XZ features a 7-inch LCD touchscreen for playback control which works both in standalone mode and when the device is connected to a laptop (with Serato DJ or Rekordbox software).īecause this is a resistive screen rather than a capacitive one, the device won’t let you make use of multi-touch functionality, on-screen gestures or smooth finger scrolling – things you would be able to do on a capacitive (smartphone-like) touch screen.Īs DDJ-1000 is not a standalone device and it’s made to work solely with a laptop, it doesn’t feature an LCD screen besides the jog wheel displays that are made for mirroring track info from your DJ software. The track library controls are located around the screen to make the track selection process quick and efficient. The Pioneer XDJ-XZ features an 7-inch resistive LCD touchscreen that enables you to control the track playback on 2 decks at once, keep an eye on active Beat FX, cue points, loops and track information. Here are the dimensions of the two controllers:Īdditionally there is a great weight difference between the two: the DDJ-1000 weighs only about 12lb (6kg), when the XDJ-XZ weighs around 29lb (13kg) so more than twice as much. While the XDJ-XZ can be used without a laptop it’s also much bigger and heavier than the DDJ-1000. The DDJ-1000 can only be used with Rekordbox software on a laptop (or Serato DJ when we’re talking about the DDJ-1000SRT). When using the XDJ-XZ with your laptop more features become available that aren’t accessible in standalone mode (for example sampler pad mode, key sync, control over decks 3 and 4). Once the XDJ-XZ is connected to a laptop with Rekordbox or Serato DJ software it can function as a standard DJ controller. 2 additional decks are available once you connect your XDJ-XZ to a laptop and Rekordbox / Serato DJ software. Keep in mind that while using the XDJ-XZ in standalone mode you can utilize only 2 decks at once. The XDJ-XZ can function in a standalone mode – that is you can use it without a laptop plugged into it, supplying your music on a USB storage device.
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