Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR Review 

I finally tried out the RR not too long ago.. I didn’t think I’d dig it really but after that session, I’m buying one for my home studio tomorrow. Honestly, minus the screen not being touch sensitive, this one is totally perfect for practice, streaming, home mixes, whatever. I’m bout it 🤘🏻

Forget the naysayers on this one. Great release from Pioneer! Bringing the cost down $600 whilst keeping the essential features of its bigger brother is going to be a huge win.

I am a proudly owner of a pioneer xdj rr and it's gr8, for a bedroom dj like me, it's more than enough

I don't understand all the negative comments some people actually enjoy all the features it has. The only effects I've seen a lot of club djs use is the echo all these other effects are just there for decoration. The RX2 is way too expensive and the booth output is not a deal breaker as I will connect this to my mixer that does have one. I don't play with turntables so no need for all the connections.

if i were into buying this.. i would definitely buy xdj-rx (had been available for similar price)

Omg I love the idea of this. I need a travel set and I think this would be good for small parties and travel gigs

What would be cool is an all-in-one system that rivals the price-point of the SR2, RR, Roland's DJ 505 etc - around that mid-range 500-750 price mark - That would be an incentive to buy it as it's around half the price of the "professional" RX2.

I'm really tired of Pioneer and the obsession with modeling everything on outdated CDJs. It's all marketing gimmick they've been riding out based on times when tech was less accessible. Their whole strategy: 1. Make the gear too heavy and expensive for any DJ to want to transport. 2. Get the clubs to buy the gear so the DJs can play. 3. All the clubs then force the DJs to use the same gear so the clubs can feel like they didn't waste their money. This drives me nuts. I get booked on the strength of my mixes and then asked to use gear that can't create that mixing style. As a controllerist, I have to prove that my setup is valid, which is just crazy, because it's like "Hello? You've HEARD it!" And I don't mean like, oh I'm using a controller... I mean a bespoke setup of unique midi devices... More of a live performance thing. My sets wander into live remixing and all sorts of stuff using fx chains, chopping, etc. Same gear + same options = same-sounding DJs. They don't do this to say, guitarists! "Sorry man, you can't bring your axe and your amp because we have a "club standard" set up". A good guitarist can play any guitar, but their unique setup is a big part of how they craft their sound. I think trying to cram all DJs into a CDJ box holds creativity back. Blurring the lines and experimentation is part of what makes music such a fun, evolving art form and I think DJs deserve a piece of that too, not just a plodding parade of the same overpriced options in expensive new plastic packages. When we buy into this stuff, we reinforce those who want to tell us what and how to play and what our craft should look like and where it should go. Anyway, rant off...

Good review as always Mr Joey

Great review 🤘🏾just picked one of these up to travel with

Legendary video! Love the energy man!

It's Dope yo!!!! Great review!!!!

Better off getting a secondhand XDJ RX 1 as its got more efxs and features at alot less price

Pioneer not updating the screen and no touch screen. Denon's screen is awesome. Do Pioneer reckon they cant be knocked off the top spot of club standard?

Should I buy this over Gemini SDJ 4000? The price is almost the same though

Comparing this with rx2 I still consider the rx2 are better value because of those extra features of rx2. Having 8 high quality rgb pads rather than 4 blue buttons,having full size tempo slider,better jogs,better screen with touch screen,inputs with dvs fuction is a better choice for sure. And price xdj rx2 costs 600 dollars more than xdj - rr.

Just get the Rx2...done!

well, i just can't imagine someone who really would want this. A bedroom dj can easily get a great deal with a $250 controller and rekordbox (often included), lots of effects and functionality for less money. The only significant difference is standalone mode but to be honest i'd rather go with laptop with all my library and a small controller to a small gig rather than taking xdj-rr, flash drives and still got chopped functionality. it's either rx2 which is a decent compromise or ddj series + laptop. I wish that Denon could come up with some solid statement on their own standalone all-in-one, mcx8000 is just not on the same level.

Cons: 1) plastic built 2) no booth out 3) no line in and phono input 4) lack of beat fx 5) expensive . I suggest users to go to DDJ 1000 or MCX 8000. For beginners , with a DDJ 400 and a laptop you can perform better.

SOLD!

not sure who this unit is for? i would of priced it at $1000. it will be appealing to the new DJ interested in usb only DJing

Your better off buying a used XDJ-RX. Plus you'll get it a lot cheaper.

Imagine Rekordbox on the Switch!

Which one dj controller is good? And rekordbox or serato which one is good? Guyz suggest me

Dear Joey, i like to view the video's, that you introduce to the people. Can i ask you, friendly.. 2 things. 1. Are you a big fan from, the brand Pioneer ? 2. What do you think, about, the brand Denon ?

How is the audio quality on this ?

Let's talk about Pioneer and Denon. The Denon Dj Prime 2 is more compact and lighter than the Prime 4. The Denon Dj Prime 2, if I want to make a comparison with Pioneer .. which device is the most comparable. The XDJ - RR, the XDJ - RX or the XDJ - RX2 ?

I often have gigs at school, should i buy this or the used rx1

Just snagged one for 400, cannot wait

For those complaining, give me a company whereI can get a whole standalone system for $1000 or less that's actually decent? I'll wait....

I wonder if I connect rr to Rekordbox Can I play Flac format on it?

Can you put a rmx on it?

No platter info, No touch screen, No full size tempo fader, No RGB pads, No booth out, etc, etc etc, at over 1000 $...NO NO NO 👎

I am totally new to this. I have 2 stand alone Numark vinyl turntables. Would I be able to connect the both of them to this system. And if I connect them, would I be able to connect any other devices to the system? Like a CD player?

my new xdj rr rekordbox mode just doesn't work only work with midi

being rekordbox only is a deal killer

XDJ RR vs Ddj 800?

so basically a flex6 without screen :( and not even touchscreen. It seems like a no brainer to go for the RX3 for 1k more.

can you dj 4 track at same time - like Pioneer Sb2?

How much cost to buy it? In India

How to tap tempo on beat fx?

Same price as MCX8000 and im here picturing myself buying these over the Denon MCX8000, that's not gonna happen lol...

Single colour and then just four pads? Booh Pioneer!

The price should be mid level as the features not even close to rx2 or even a xdj rx original , it's just streamed down xdj rx at the end of the day, I don't see it selling as much as they might hope, bit of a rushed product, most will buy rx2 for the extra

Just bought this on sale for cyber Monday and started reading alot of the comments on reviews, making me regret my decision. Is it that bad?

Hi, does someone know how i can put rekordbox on my usb drive for standalone performances?

Can you use this with the free version of Rekordbox on your laptop and not paid Performance mode?

Could you please tell me, what is the maximum capacity (GBs) on a usb stick or external hdd is supported by the xdj-rr and xdj-rx? Thank you.

So Pioneer what Happened to the Pioneer Serato DJ Pro users ? why you guys treat your customers like this.

Great video Joey! Help me out here Joey. I am more of a promoter, I use venues that already have industry standard club equipment. I bought a Pioneer DJM 250 Mk2 mixer back in July. I waited until DJ Expo in August to see if Pioneer might by chance make an update to the XDJ 700s. Would you say just buy 2 XDJ 700s or maybe get this unit? Keep in mind I don't really want to sell the DJM 250 mk 2 after just purchasing it. So either buy the 2 xdj 700s or buy this and keep my 250 mk2. I could always use the 250 mk2 with my traktor kontrol x1, then use the xdj rr as a standalone device. Feedback would greatly be appreciated!

Such a shame they went backwards .... why remove so many effects and inputs, the RX2 isn't even worth the price, the extra cash basically just for touch screen, no thanks....two RX1's are all you need. Then there's the denon kit, if only you could record on the fly and have loadable sample sections WITHOUT a laptop I would move across.

XDJ-RR or DDJ-800?

What can I buy so I can stream direct audio with this system any help please!!

Wait… you still need your laptop??

Can we connect ddj sp1

can I plug in a vinyl turntable, that doesn't need a ground wire, into the xdj rr and use on the aux "line" channel? If so, is Rekordbox DVS compatible on the xdj rr for a vinyl turn table? Thanks.

The only reason to get this is for the screen but the rx2 has that 🤔

One phono input is a joke at this price, I need two phono, plus 2 line in

Hey Pioneer can’t you make the jog wheels any smaller because these aren’t small enough “sarcasm”

Hi what do you call that part written as rekordbox. Deck or something?

is this portable?

Does anyone know what audio output/cables I will need to plug into my KrK rokits?

When its comes to sound everybody talks about buttons, knobs and software but neeever eeever about SOUND QUALITY ?????? I bought a pioneer controller for 1000$ and it sounded trash. I have a treated studio and I was in Clubs with that thing. Sold it! So this are just treated as toys they will stay toys. Talk about SOUND QULAITY MAN!!!!!!!

As with most pioneer kit, way too expensive.

This controller do the same and more than the MCX8000.....so with this RIP MCX8000. BTW MCX8000 never works in standalone mode as Denon advertising. Not to mention than in 3 years, Denon never release an important Firmware. And the version 2.0 never past beta stage, and stop the development 6 months ago!. Denon only care in his Prime series.

I asked why you still need your laptop to perform

pretty expensive for something to use in a room at home.

It just looks cheap. Screens do not increase the value of gear anymore. The consumer understands that the processing in these units can be done on an $80 cell phone. I think Pioneer had a really great goal with this product, but missed the mark in too strong of an effort to make it seem less capable than the more expensive units.

So much talking, so true that it's just a trimmed and worse in any way version of rx2. Can't afford? Just buy used one!

I apologize for my attitude but why?

This is not worth the price! Pioneer DDJ 1000 blows the doors off the RR

Oops did everyone get my first comment?

Naahhh... with something more you get the beast prime 4

Man, that thing is ugly. 🤔

Pioneer is the Apple of dj gear. Overpriced as fu..

Hello, I need some help . Normally I use traktor, Someone know how to "mapping" traktor with the xdj-rr?