Pioneer DJ has just announced the XDJ-XZ, a new flagship standalone controller, which many are seeing as its response to the Denon DJ Prime 4. Many DJs already invested in the Rekordbox ecosystem held off on purchasing the Prime 4 in hopes that Pioneer DJ would follow suit and release a four-channel standalone unit of its own. Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty

Yes, similar to the SC5000 and X1800, the PRIME 4 features a network port for sharing data between devices. Use a standard Cat5e cable to connect this to the hub on an additional Prime device to share media between devices. Note: It is not possible to Sync or Instant double to an SC5000/M over the network. Yes, PRIME 4 supports USB keyboards on any of the 4 available USB ports. The USB keyboard can be used as an alternative to the onscreen keyboard for a more tactile searching experience. You can also use the keyboard shortcut “ctrl + f” to immediately place the cursor in the search field and begin searching. The beat effects on the XDJ-XZ function like they do on the DJM-900 Nexus 2 as well. You are able to select one beat effect at a time and apply it to selected channels on the unit. The beat effects also include a frequency isolator which allows for things like removing the low end for effects like echo or reverb which can help make them sound better. This means the XDJ-XZ can have up to two effects applied at the same time. Both ¼ inch and ⅛ inch headphones are compatible with a port for both types on the front panel. You won’t need any adapters for your headphones.

Tech Specs

Engine Prime should be used only with local internal or external drives. NAS drives are not supported with Engine Prime v1.3.1. For vinyl or scratch DJs, a DJ controller might not be the best option. Higher-end DJ controllers support multiple inputs from several players to integrate additional vinyl players and other devices. If you have the extra cash to shell out, then vinyl players & DJ controllers can work together. The two banks of dedicated effects can be assigned to each channel one at a time, this does stop us layering effects from the two banks but you can use the sweep effects on the mixer to add some more flair if you wish. Each bank controls 14 individual effects, which have been lifted straight from the X18000 mixer.

Sliding the pitch fader on the Denon Prime 4 does the same thing as key shifting and utilizes Denon’s DAW-quality Time Stretch Algorithm. The zone output on the Prime 4 is especially interesting as it is not a common feature on most DJ hardware. It allows the DJ to send specific channels of audio to a completely separate output. This means you could be mixing using channels one and two like normal in one room using the master output then sending something like a tablet running Spotify on channel three to a completely separate room using the zone output. Touchscreen display Unlike the previous standalone units that only allow for Rekordbox to be used in Performance mode (Rekordbox DJ), the XDJ-XZ also allows for Rekordbox to be used in what’s called Export mode. With the Rekordbox software opened Export mode the XDJ-XZ treats a computer connected via USB or ethernet more like an external hard drive than a computer running a full DJ software. It allows DJs to not only load songs from playlists directly from the Rekordbox software on the computer, more importantly, it provides a tactile keyboard that can help with searching through a large library. JogwheelsFor customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs. Supported Media Type: SD/SDHC card, USB mass-storage devices (flash memory, 2.5 internal SATA, and external HDD enclosures) While shopping for your ideal DJ controller, it’s essential to define your level of DJing proficiency. Lower-end models are barebones with limited creative tools. Entry-level DJ controllers have 2-channels with few or no effects, loops, hot cues, and sampling.

You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail. beat pads can be used for on-the-fly sampling alongside flexible Hot Cue, Loop, and Slicer tools for unmatched beat-crafting to elevate your mix The Prime 4 allows for a wide array of media to be used to play your music. You are able to play music from multiple USB flash drives or external hard drives, SD cards, or from an internal hard drive that can be installed. This makes it possible for multiple DJs using different types of media able to play from the Prime 4 at the same time. The XDJ-XZ jogwheel display has a second mode that shows useful information exactly like the jogwheel displays on the DDJ-1000. In this mode, you can see the waveform, cue points, BPM, tempo range, and time. While it is nice to have this information on the jogwheel, because this same information can be seen on the centre display on a larger and easier to read screen, it’s a bit redundant.Yes, as of Serato DJ Pro v2.3.1, the PRIME 4 is now fully compatible. Please note this requires PRIME 4 firmware version 1.3.3 for full compatibility. The mixers four channels all have a full three-band EQ that unlike competitors units can completely be customised on the screen. From the EQ/Isolation settings to the frequencies and even the shape of the filters. You can completely mould the Prime 4 to meet your exact sound needs should you wish! Within the settings, on the screen, you can also adjust the headphone mix and level settings. Two powerful, professional digital DJ devices were released this year: the Denon DJ Prime 4 all-in-one system and the Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000SRT controller. The Prime 4 is a standalone unit that can be used without a laptop connected, while the DDJ-1000 controller is designed to be used with a computer running Serato DJ Pro. Both controllers have solid builds, killer styling, and professional feature sets.