Pioneer DJ CDJ-2000NXS2 Talkthrough Video 

Powerful stuff 👌

We appreciate all the time and energy you spend watching the videos and contributing to the discussion, it's awesome. Thanks Tony!

+watto watson Maybe sooner, though, why not 2029? :) Thanks for watching!

Hey 2020s almost over and since the cdj3000s are out, you can get the 2000s earlier than you think lol

@@stevie1da_ They are still ridiculously expensive in 2021 lol

Well spotted :)

+Jose Lugo They've definitely brought some cool, useful features to the NXS2 system :)

7:09

As long as you promise to send us a copy when you're finished 😆

Cheers Franky :)

Might wanna transfer to USB mate. CD's skip and there's nothing worse than CD skips during a set 😳

Agreed. I just got into DJing, but there is so much extra shit. KISS you know?

+Mac Joseph Great question, 11:17 goes more in depth with the playlist search filters - not so much "song name", but key, BPM, rating, etc :)

+Digital DJ Tips not a huge gripe but as long as I can search music by typing. It's just faster to search in specific playlist, similar to Traktor.

Rekordbox is great, but some users are coming from Traktor and don't want to start over, or they prefer the functionality :)

Do you need djing software with a CDJ and mixer? I thought you could use it without them, and wouldnt that be easier?

+Rasmus Lingemyr It's a great skill to have, though I'm not sure how many players will keep CD slots moving forward

+Digital DJ Tips fingers crossed... I find it so much easier and better organize my music on CDs :P

Agree with you on both points! For most people, this is overkill for home use.

+RephleX just learn to beatmatch by ear :/

By the time i find the first beat of the 2nd track, the first track is already gonna be halfway through. No can do, time is precious in music that spins at 180 bpm.

***** Aight, thanks for giving me a solid answer.

"I had to do it by ear" I loled...DJing with sound? NAAAAAAA

+DJ Tony Romeo yes, you can still do the ethernet connection to laptop for Rekordbox. there is still a 5th "Cue" button on the mixer to preview tracks on laptop before they are loaded in decks. I've not seen anyone test it with Rekordbox DJ, but I do know they are "fully supported". So I imagine waveform information is shown. I doubt they'd launch their top of the line gear without all the features supported

+DJ Tony Romeo We go into a bit more detail in our full article, check it out here: www.digitaldjtips.com/2016/03/review-video-pioneer-dj-cdj-2000nxs2-multi-player/ :)

+D-Squared Thanks for answering :)

Can't say I've ever had issues with cdj850, cdj900nxs and xdj1000mk2 not reading drives after long play. And I've done 8+ hours without drive issues. Perhaps your drives were the issue?

Ry Gaming i feel your pain Small controllers get boring quickly

Ive felt that way for years. Finally in a position to buy these this week. Patience

maybe av a look at their budget controllers - if u want it that bad, work for it

Same here that’s why iv started working and hopefully getting one tomorrow I hope

ask the Lord for it don't wish for it. with wishin your only gonna want.. with Asking the Lord your gonna have.. Prayer works better than wishing.. {p.s. you need faith to make it happen}

House :)

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it has, it's on screen now, not the separate needle search bar anymore

15:40

I'd suggest trying to get help direct from the company (Pioneer) - here's a link to a page where we list all the main forums and support sites: www.digitaldjtips.com/3rd-party-support/ Good luck!

you can only update the cdj via usb, it's fairly easy. and as ddt mentioned pioneer has a good forum, where pioneer techs answer pretty quick.

It wouldn't surprise me if the CD players were removed

Hey Eric! Absolutely, you can listen to tracks quietly in your headphones. Do you mean on the CDJ2000NXS2 specifically or in general?

***** no, just in general, but on this CDJ, how would you do it, and is it similar with other CDJs and controllers?

It's a fairly similar process across most gear - you'll find these features on the mixer (or the mixer section of a controller). For the mixer that goes with this - the Pioneer DJ DJM-9000NX2, you'd do this using the Headphones section in the bottom left of the mixer, along with pressing Cue underneath whichever channel you're pre-listening/hearing in your headphones. Essentially the fader for that channel would be down with the cue button selected, and you could use the volume knob in the headphones section to hear the track without it being live. Once you raise the upfader for that channel, the track will be live. We go over the features for that mixer here: www.digitaldjtips.com/2016/03/review-video-pioneer-dj-djm-900nxs2-mixer/

***** thank you very much!!!

Cool :)

Cool, glad to hear it!

+Dj DoDo The XDJ 1000 is a nice alternative - the NXS2 system is definitely intended for serious pro use :) Here's our full opinion on this: www.digitaldjtips.com/2016/03/review-video-pioneer-dj-cdj-2000nxs2-multi-player/

+Dj DoDo I think CDJ 800 or 850 and a Xone mixer in HID with a RGB pad controller for cues and an external effect section is still the best value for money!

800 & 850 don't support HID

+Αποστολης Μαριου Not too old, if that fits your budget better then go for it :) Though, the NXS2 system has great updated features for the price. Check out our full review here: www.digitaldjtips.com/2016/03/review-video-pioneer-dj-cdj-2000nxs2-multi-player/

i asked myself the same. they offer digital in/out in that nexus 1 and 2 config, why do people still connect rca??? people talk about the quality of the file and then use rca...? c'mon :)

I feel this is good information, but if you could explain it in english that would be really appreciated? :) XD

that feature isn't there anymore

Thanks for the help Alex!

+Chillos100 No problem, happy to help :)

Awesome :)

+ForFuts It's USB bus powered so it needs to be connected to your laptop and work with Serato DJ

@@digitaldjtips Noooo :) , on the NXS2's and the XDJ-1000Mk2's you can connect the SP-1 to one of the USB-port on one of the players and give you pad control over all the 8 hot cue's on both decks. The sacrifice is you'll only have 1 usb port left for music, but of course, on the NXS2's theres also the SD-slots to use.

It is by now. It even supports the HID of Traktor!

Thanks for watching, glad we could help

Cool :)

Around $2000 per CDJ

No problem!

Hey Carson! You'll need to run it with a computer/DJ software

Dam, do you know of an effects unit like this that works without a laptop?

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Blimey, so many questions Bryan! No, they don't "run" any software, they work with Rekordbox libraries which need to be analysed on a laptop to unlock all the feature. that said they will work with Serato in HID or DVS set-ups, but you have to take your laptop along to do that. All prices are in the written reviews. There are no mic inputs on the CDJs, no. No we don't work for or have any affiliation with the companies that make the products we review, we're completely independent (e are a DJ school).

We just prioritise engaging with people who are polite. And no, nobody pays us for reviews - we make our money from teaching.

+Blake Marshall Hey Blake, sorry to hear you're having issues. You can try contacting Pioneer directly and hopefully they can work out a fix for the exact issue, or try asking on the Digital DJ Tips Forum (www.digitaldjtips.com/forum), where the whole community can see your issue and hopefully help you :)

Tell me: you want to connect your setup to a laptop with RB on it? if so, that's, if i am not wrong, only possible via cat cable, not usb.

Indeed!

You can use them with Serato DJ in HID mode - Rekordbox makes a lot of sense if you want to use flash drives to play directly on the CDJs w/ no software :)

+ClectaSkiMusic Thank you :)

Thanks for weighing in :)

Not interested in moving to a controller? Even a standalone one like the XZ or Prime 4?

Hardly different at all really. It's not about the gear you use but the tracks you play! :-)

Hey Dale, it might be easier to lug around the RX2 - here's our full review on it, see what you think: www.digitaldjtips.com/reviews/pioneer-dj-xdj-rx2-2/

Looks great and definitely easier to carry around. I still like the nxs2 separates, as they still allow you to use cd's (always nice to have, especially if you are hiring out). I am wondering if Pioneer will bring out a new player with the pads on the front, like all the other units?

Glad you enjoyed :D

You're welcome Denise 😀

No problem :)

They sure do!

:D

+Digital DJ Tips Well... the xdj r1 would be enough though

+Mario Pandža Rekordbox shows you which keys are compatible on the players. And you can filter it to only show compatible keys. it also has countdown to cue point on the beat grid count at the top of the player, if you've set memory/cue points in the track. and I mean, yea you gotta press one button to access the other 4 cues, but I don't see that as a deal breaker. How often are you juggling 8 different cue points at the same time that you can't press a single button to switch between half of them?

D-Squared Fair enough for the cue points, not juggling that often between all 8 cue points, but something I rely on is adjusting the pitch in +/- 1 increments to change the key (I'm using Traktor), I believe Serato has that as a pitch lock feature so that it automatically changes the pitch for you in case in differs from the track being played.

There's always been a key sync, its called master tempo, its right above the pitch fader. Keep it lighted up to keep the tracks default key when shifting the pitch

But yeah, controllers are more powerful xd. And djing with ableton is more powerful than a controller xd xd

Red means the channel is live (fader is up), you can turn this off

@@digitaldjtips how can you turn it off or is there a way to switch faded up to white?

Can't remember, if the check the manual it'll be in there

Yes you can :-)

What exactly do you mean? To connect your mobile phone to the CDJ and play music from your phone, into the CDJ?

+Jozman2005 No worries, thanks :)

We don't have such a video, no, although we do have an S9 review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jBAFw9xnhB8.html

Thanks for the feedback on this Jonny!

why and how do they take the fun? you can be creative .... (no need to use sync, as that is a often mentioned subject ;) )

riding horses is alot of fun but i prefer my car as a transportation :)

DJing is playing the right tracks for the people in front of you, right now. Anything goes.

Soon hopefully :(

Yes should work with Serato as well: www.pioneerdj.com/en-gb/news/2016/pioneer-dj-nxs2-set-up-now-compatible-with-serato-dj/

@CCP Music Dave Clarke uses Serato with CDJ’S so it should be ok for you!

Agreed :)

No problem :)

Aaron Rigney someone doesnt know what sarcasm is

;)

"Dehli Rock" by 30 hurts

Yes, but get the 3000 today, the 2000s are now outdated.

@@digitaldjtips well 3000's are still expensive, I'm thinking to get 2000's to train on them instead

I know right ;) In all seriousness in case this isn't meant as a joke you used your ears, which is how we teach people to DJ as well

@@digitaldjtips yeah

Its highly unlikely for a mk 3? It must be nearly time now, cmon. Any release dates?

Hopefully we'll hear something soon

I have two cdj 350s with not that much extra help. Bought a turntable and started a record collection. Cant afford this gear :D

+intrance8888 Nicely spotted, thanks :)

I'm sure they always will be (relatively speaking), the CDJ-3000's are a decent bit better for not much more which is nice though

+Nacho Lopez tbh i dont think this kind of hardware is for Normal Djs... I think these are to cater to the clubs that purchase these so that switching from DJ to DJ is easy and quick. But as a personal DJ doing more private shows, I cant imagine these being ideal.

+Nacho Lopez, I love Traktor and know it, in my opinnion, very well. But please inform me, how would you do a track search in Traktor playlist with following conditions: "show me all tracks in related keys that are in +-4% bpm range of currently playing song and have energy level (rating) 5 and tags 'energetic' or 'killer'"? This is what you can do in Rekordbox, and now also in this player itself, which is amazing. Traktor is very good in many areas but its playlist functionality and whole collection management is just awful.

go to you playlist, click on the key title, scroll untill you see the required key. Estimated time: less than 2 seconds.

Just a click and scroll

i used traktor for many years but i am more happy with the cdj's now. I simply put a setup on my rider, it's by far easier that connect a whole traktor setup ...

To organise your tracks beforehand, yes :-)

Digital DJ Tips but is it needed and does it come with it Thanks

@@Skeytch107 It's needed if you want any of all the digital functionality. It works fine with non analyzed music files on a usb stick, but you get the same functionality as with CD's on a CDJ-1000Mk3. Kind of an expensive way... and Rekordbox is a free software you can download and use without owning any gear. Don't confuse Rekordbox with Rekordbox DJ. The later is a DJ software like Serato and Traktor and is NOT required for these players as they are stand alone gear. After you've analyzed your music in Rekordbox, you export your music to a USB-device that will bring all the digital functions to life. Or, you can connect you laptop to the same network (link) as the players and load the tracks directly from Rekordbox. In this case the laptop will work as a storage with a big screen.

Check out our gear guide here: djtips.co/join , it'll help you make the right choice

Erm what? 😅They released a new player a couple of months ago that you could buy in about 100 different places within seconds of googling.

@@digitaldjtips You are right there are still some stores that sell it, but the big one Thomann has deleted the brand PioneerDJ , just wondering why...?

No idea (that haven't deleted it but they don't have many products showing). Either way they're still the biggest DJ brand on the planet

They have an article on their site explaining why theyre such a price, go read it.

+Stereoscopic | GFX Thanks for that :) We go into a lot more detail: www.digitaldjtips.com/2016/03/review-video-pioneer-dj-cdj-2000nxs2-multi-player/

+Martin Illuminertix Hanpins are 1/10th the price. Denon and Gemini 1/5th the price.

Have you considered the DDJ-1000, Nick? Most of the functions, far lower price (although of course you do need your laptop). Or the XDJ-RX2?