The XDJ RX, and its subsequent follow-on controller ensures that DJs can access a compact setup at home without the burden of connecting their kit to a laptop.

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You’ve still got a big seven-inch screen at the top of the unit with Browse and Deck load controls, a mic section to the left, two USB slots on the right for loading music and recording sets, a mixer in the centre with the Sound Color FX and Beat FX section beside it, and a deck section that has CDJ-style looping controls, transport, pitch faders and performance pads.

A solid selection of FX options backed by extensive connection options also makes it perfect for working mobile DJs. The biggest downside with these jog wheels is that it may take some time for you to get used to how “loose” the devices are. I use either XDJ1000 or CDJ2000N when I play out so I decided to choose the RX2 because it’s essentially the same as the 700 and 450 in a smaller package, with the added ability of being able to record my mixes without getting the laptop out. He is also the founder of Hyper Production, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping aspiring Music Producers make better music.

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The booth is output by balanced jack connections with 1/8inch and 1/4inch headphone ports found on the front. Pioneer, the Kings Of Late Release, where they'll sell you a Mk1 anything on a Tuesday, knowing they'll silently release a Mk2 on the Wednesday. Watch the lesson for the reveal, and see the boxout below for more info on the AIAIAI wireless speakers and headphones featured in the show.

The Slip Loop function, on the other hand, means you can place an auto loop when a track continues to play, and pick up when you remove the loop. Although there’s definitely more room for growth here, the functionality is much better than nothing.

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If you’re just starting out or you’re looking for a simple home set-up that you can still take with you to the occasional house party or pub gig, the XDJ-RR will be your best bet. If you consider things like a QWERTY keyboard and eight performance pads to be a game-changer, this is a great piece of kit. The XDJ-RX2 is a superb product that merges the right amount of professional features into a bedroom friendly form factor. The layout of both devices is nearly identical, save for a few added controls and capabilities the XDJ-RX2 has over the XDJ-RR, which we’ll get into later. The 8 large, multi-coloured Performance Pads give you smooth control over Hot Cues, Beat Loop, Slip Loop and Beat Jump.Overall i find the unit more stable to use, better built in many areas such as the jog wheels and navigation dials. These are awesome for mobile and pro DJs: all those added features mean you can connect more gear to the XDJ-RX2 which may be essential at shows and functions such as booth monitors and additional playback devices like CDJs. The XDJ-RX2 all in one player, is an incremental update on the original RX unit released in late 2015. You’ve got more connectivity options on the XDJ-RX2: apart from the XLR and RCA master outputs, RCA aux input and mic input which the XDJ-RR has, the XDJ-RX2 expands on these by having two pairs of RCA phono / line inputs for hooking up turntables or media players, 1/4” booth outputs, and a second mic input. The fact you can record direct to usb is both easy and convenient and the recordings are in great quality (.