The NEW club standard mixer 🎚 Full Pioneer DJ DJM-A9 review + guide

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Pioneer DJ has replaced the DJM-900NXS2 club standard mixer with a long overdue update. The DJM-A9 adds plenty of new features in a new, bigger body. In this review, Phil Morse of the Digital DJ Tips DJ school talks you through everything and gives you our thoughts.
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Contents:
00:00 Introduction
01:44 Quick tour
05:10 Color FX Center Lock
07:27 Three new Beat FX
08:25 New Beat FX assign controls
08:57 Improved display
10:14 Dual headphones capability
11:01 Booth EQ
11:39 New microphone features (including new effects)
12:50 Improved faders
13:19 Bluetooth input
14:23 USB-C connectivity
15:04 Stagehand iPad app
17:25 Things to know before buying
18:48 Sound quality
20:18 User customisation
23:13 Our thoughts
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@PrimeTime345 Год назад

Very cool update! Really like the screen and the FX Channel Select and would love to see those on the next version of the V10.

@IcemanTheDj 28 дней назад

I just got it... 😁❤ The sound is beyond what I expected. The rest of the improvements are welcome and useful!

@digitaldjtips 28 дней назад

Definitely an audio improvement on the 900.

@DanielBJames Год назад

Great walk through Phil. Thank you 🙂

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@djse Год назад

I hope people will not find out about that bluetooth feature, otherwise the "I don't have a rca/trs cable" excuse will not work anymore

@DjShbXPOWERZONEBHOPAL Год назад

😂😂🤣🤣

@kimchi_b Год назад

Corporate gigs are going to become a nightmare...

@digitaldjtips Год назад

True!

@anna-marianunezvega1520 Год назад

Thank god that usually never happens in Techno 😂

@kimchi_b Год назад

@@anna-marianunezvega1520 Are you suggesting it was a bad idea to ask Sven to mix in some Madonna for the true music lovers? 🤔

@priyonjoni Год назад

Great review, Phil!

@digitaldjtips Год назад

😎 thanks!

@orgonsolo6291 Год назад

By the look, feel and sound of it, seems like a very exciting and fun mxer to get into with a couple of friends, just firing through all channels, through really advanced sound systems.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Definitely 🔥

@hayashiOfficial Год назад

Full cabin looks beautyfull 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

@PAE47 Год назад

Time to start saving up , thanks for review 😊🎧👌

@digitaldjtips Год назад

you're welcome Phil

@markblue1177 Год назад

Thank you for the info definitely going to purchase A 9

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Glad to help

@Erdling123 Год назад

I love what Pioneer is building. I was close to replace the 900 with a V10 because of filter knob over pulling, but at the end it wasn't worth for me. Great that pioneer fixed this. So the 900 will be exchanged with the A9 then. :)

@digitaldjtips Год назад

glad you've found what you were looking for!

@djjoypeace Год назад

And quickly to the store and shop!

@gerritm.1951 Год назад

changing the FX select from a dial switch to buttons is a good move. surprised they didn't put duck down effect on it. such a great and popular effect.

@P4boot Год назад

Thats what always pissed me off about the 1000srt. The effects select knob sucks. You really have to be looking and switching every time you need to activate effect. They should get rid of that system entirely. But the buttons is easier.

@djtheob01 Год назад

3:19 Hi Phil, just wanted to remind everyone that this method of selecting channels using a dedicated LED back lit button was first introduced on the Pioneer DJM2000 back in 2010. It's great to now see this on the A9. It's just a shame that FX are still selected with the same prehistoric non black lit encoder that Pioneer first introduced on the DJM-400 back in 2006. A bank of 14 back lit buttons for selecting the desired FX with a single press is way more tactile and a million times more visible than peering at small white text printed on a black face plate, especially in a dark DJ booth.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Thanks for the reminder Theo!

@DJLEOdamadprofessor Год назад

That’s amazing wish I was a club dj and could take it for a spin but I guess I’ll have to see it at dj expo

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Enjoy when you do Lynel!

@jzea5605 Год назад

Fantastic review. I want one haha😃

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Awesome 😎

@kennethmalafy503 Год назад

I was waiting for the V10 to come back in stock to upgrade, but I think I am going with this. It will most likely be the industry standard for the next 5 years or so, unless we get hit with a surprise. Looking forward to seeing what I (and other DJs as well) can do when we unleash this beast! I swear, Pioneer always has a little magic up their sleeve.......

@davidmeredith471 Год назад

The V10 is on another level compared to this. The A9 is a just a slightly better 900 nxs 2. I would suggest using both before you decide. The V10 is amazing.

@kennethmalafy503 Год назад

@@davidmeredith471 My thinking was: V10 is not in many clubs/ events. This A9 will likely be in most of the clubs for the next 5 - 10 years. You would recommend still going V10?

@davidmeredith471 Год назад

@@kennethmalafy503 Will be interesting to see whether clubs buy the v10 or the a9...there hasn't been much stock about for quite some time. There are v10s in the club near me. If your buying for home use I would say you would enjoy the v10 more. I certainly couldn't be without it now. The 900 nxs and a9 I easy enough to get around if that's what is put infront of you in any future gigs. Definitely try both before you buy I would say man.

@anna-marianunezvega1520 Год назад

@@kennethmalafy503 I bought the V10 in 2020, just after it came out, after looong thinking about whether it is worth the premium. Two years later I would say DEFINITELY! Yes of course, clubs will continue to have the 900s or go for A9, but it is not at all difficult to play on them if you are used to playing on the V10. The other way round is more difficult 😂 I have seen some gigs where the international artist insited on V10 and they had a 900 too for the other artists, because nobody wanted to play on the V10 (because they never played on it). I haven't regreted getting the V10 at all. If the extra price is not big of a deal for you, go for it!

@MrAndersonDJ Год назад

Same. Can’t find V10. Going for A9

@djwardlowentertainment9098 Год назад

This has some nice upgrades. Bluetooth is smart to put in a high end mixer. The price is a little high but the intended buyers of this will not flinch.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Yep, bit pricey for a home system 😅

@DJMonee727 8 месяцев назад

Can You explain how to CONNECT IT TO THE CDJ3000s & SPEAKERS PLEASE ??? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@JOSOdubz 10 дней назад

Is it possible to access those customizable beat fx settings on RB 7 and than export to USB and than would it load and be read once you plug in your USB?

@PelleWidell Год назад

So A9 with cdj3000 makes a ggod set up, now we only missing a standalone movingmplatter (take from rev-7), do you think there is any chance Pioneer will release that kind of product?

@drjust2011 8 месяцев назад

any competition for the A9 that unlocks stem features, and has fx paddles like battle mixers?

@Blaulicht1120 Год назад

I am waiting djm450 upgrade similar to this A9, something like A4 with frequency selectors over fx, more effects options, some flexibility over internal menu settings and finally at least GOOD phono inputs (i am not hoping for perfect)

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Let's see...

@Hannibaul Год назад

Great beast of a mixer jam packed with goodness. What a beauty! Well done Pioneer 👍🏻🙂

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Thanks for watching

@Slinky1973 Год назад

id like to see a tutorial on how to hook the laptops up to the usb A or usb C ports and how to effectively use it. Wondering if its possible using Traktor instead of Rekordbox? joey :)

@raphaelr3yes 10 месяцев назад

Hello Phil, may I ask if you happened to try the CDJ 3000 touch preview feature with this DJM A9? By looking at it, seems like it doesn’t have that link cue like DJM-900NX2. Really appreciate your review! ❤️

@digitaldjtips 9 месяцев назад

Yes, it does have this

@P4JJP Год назад

Thanks for this . Does the Bluetooth connection allow you to accept two-way phone calls ?

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Not sure on that, we'll try a test soon!

@ImpactSpace Год назад

The naming makes sense now. S-series, V-series, A-series. The update is decent enough, but it got even bigger and more expensive. That's why I stick with Denon. Good video, Phil! Always a pleasure hearing your relaxing voice :-)

@aaronb9630 Год назад

I love watching Pioneer struggling to keep up with Denon ever since there sale out of Pioneer hands, I still wish they would have forced the name change to AlphaTheta as well but I'm guessing it will be juggled around to keep the name as long a possible.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

thanks :)

@djphiliptan Год назад

Bluetooth is super handy for corporate and wedding gigs, when the client wants to show a laptop slideshow during the night. You can keep their laptop near the projector and pipe their audio without running a long cable.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Yes, it's a good addition.

@Jessemakesvids 10 месяцев назад

has anyone solved the issue of the beat drift when using the roll effect on the DJMA9? All kinds of settings tested, and yes of course quantize is set to on in the mixer.

@Skiller7777 Год назад

Just ordered it today, cant wait to get it, so after this mixer the new player will probably called the A-4000 after the cdj 3000 haha

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Maybe!

@renedjenkins Год назад

@18:02 I disagree with needing a switch on board to link other decks. It just adds more to the cost and more reason why would need to repair the mixer for bad connectors or failed switch.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Fair point Rene 👍

@A.C-Algirdas.Cesnulevicius Год назад

Instead of the bluetooth section, you could record the mix on a stick like on the xz. The color, informative screen is good, but I don't like the new x pad. nxs2 was better. It is very good that they added a separate channel selection on send return.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@leighinibiza Год назад

Are you able to set your mixer settings in rekordbox and load them in through link like you’re able to with the CDJ’s?

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Good question, not sure on that yet, there's an update to Rekordbox coming in the nest few weeks to support this mixer, we might learn more then.

@SteveOm4c Год назад

Hey any chance you had chance to check out the midi out? I'm really wanting to sync my synths, drum machines and MPC to my CDJs with out getting Ableton or laptop involved... Hoping finally this mixer will take the BPM from CDJs and spit it out to usb

@digitaldjtips Год назад

No but it should work fine, it did on the old one.

@scottfrost317 Год назад

Still can’t use effects on more than one channel at a time. XoneDB4 was able to do that 10 years ago, and it also had looping built in. That’s something I’m surprised they haven’t done yet. Also a compressor on the main output would have been nice and maybe a main eq, even if it’s digital.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Good points Scott

@beatceps7352 Год назад

Just got a brand new a9 and the Orange headphone que Buttons on the right channel side channel 3+4+master, are lose and make a strange klicking sound. They also can be shifted left and right and seem to fit not perfectly. The ones on the left side are tight and sound normal when pushed. Is this on your a9's aswell and just poor production quality? or should i send it back?

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Never noticed that before, but yes, they do seem to get looser as you move from left to right, on ours too. I wouldn't worry about it personally, I am sure they'll be durable enough over time.

@curtwithac Год назад

Does this mean that you could have WiFi on your cdj via the mixer? (With link) Otherwise I hope they add streaming services, because it makes finding new songs easier.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

They'd be added to the CDJs if anywhere, but we think it'll happen...

@sadboolean8605 Год назад

will this mixer finally quantize beat FX with Serato instead of relying on auto detect or tapping? Would be a shame if they didn't fix / add functionality because this is the biggest gripe with using Serato on club set up...also why didn't they implement USB ports in the back like on the S11...still have to use three cables to use Serato....

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Serato's done a nice talkthrough with this mixer - definitely worth a look :)

@aklein4 Год назад

Excellent. Time to order, no choice 👍🎵

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Rock on!

@mixministermike Год назад

Very cool, but I'll stick with the S series - for me paddles > fx strip

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Gotta do what's best for you 😎

@randylev Год назад

Need two different subscriptions to use the mixer???

@huwwackman_excel Год назад

This had to have onboard recording to usb. Why not?

@SkylerKnopp Год назад

Hey DJ Pro! I'm really, really struggling to decide between purchasing the DJM-V10 vs. the DJM-A9.. I'm a producer, singer, DJ, and musician, and I'm still fleshing out my style for my live sets. The 6-channels is attractive because I can more easily run instruments through it.. beyond that, they both seem to have pros and cons, and I just don't know! It's so hard! Got any words of wisdom? :)

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Probably the V10

@anna-marianunezvega1520 Год назад

If shelling out the extra cash is not a big deal for you, I would also go for the V10. I bought it myself almost two years back and it is sooo much fun! I honestly only have two CDJs connected, but the V10 gives you so many possibilities! I love it and never regreted the buy

@djjas764 Год назад

Hallo, which mixer has better sound quality. V10 or A9?

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Very similar

@reddepo Год назад

Alright, Denon - your turn. Denon’s like … “Hold my beer🍺”

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Lol, nothing wrong with some friendly competition :)

@bboymac84 Год назад

Denon already on point

@BitArgs Год назад

Hello, the flx10 has functions for track separation. Is this possible with the A9 and cdj3000 as well. How it can looks like, if yes.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Yes, but only if you're using them with Rekordbox DJ laptop software, it is not possible standalone.

@BitArgs Год назад

Many thx for fast answer. This means, in addition to this A9 and CDJ 3000 setup, my computer with recordbox is connected by network. This function will be triggered into the recordbox software when needed. correct? No possibility to store this in the screen menu? Sorry asking some questions, live changed after Covid-19 and health problems. Thinking about FLX10 or A9 and CDJ invest and learning more about, what I love -> Music ant it´s studio thx🎉

@BitArgs Год назад

In serato this would be named stems, I mean I saw a video

@CosticaKristianDiVogli Год назад

Is this better than V10? In terms of fx/functions?

@digitaldjtips Год назад

It is meant for a different type of DJ. The V10 is more for creative/hybrid DJing, this is more for traditional club DJing.

@djnightaudit Год назад

25:05 LMAO Grade A comedy gold right there.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Truth!

@DaronHongsananda Год назад

the IPAD app is great for VJs and lighting artists

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Yes

@Robert_Hellier_Official Год назад

Hmmm. I have a A&H DB4 which I love but vinyl sounds shitty and it’s beginning to creak. Traditionally hated Pioneer gear but I am eyeing up the v10. Has this changed my mind? Not sure

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Let us know what you go for :)

@S.P.H.E Год назад

Sbonge 🙌🏾

@bapjap Год назад

I thought the V10 was replacing the 900. Who is the V10 geared towards, analog djs? I rarely see it out in the ‘field’

@gavindc2507 Год назад

I'm equally confused. Apart from having 6 channels, I'm failing to see where the V10 would be chosen over this.

@DEBOASSE Год назад

The V10 is competing in the market for live Djs. The Model 1 and Xone 96 users are the V10 target 🎯 Djs who play synths, guitars, hybrid setups and effects pedals live.

@Robert_Hellier_Official Год назад

Check out Saytek and that will answer your question. Carl Cox will be using the V10 this year with his new Hybrid Live shows…

@digitaldjtips Год назад

for different types of DJ.

@aaronb9630 Год назад

Not really sure about the bluetooth section. I hope it's password protected and the extra back of house functions require more than a simple press to shutdown the dj. If people find out they can shut down the dj there will be people interested and if the system security isn't tight your gonna see a lot of interrupted shows.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

We've asked them about that - no protections in place (yet)

@dsquareddan Год назад

Like almost every Bluetooth speaker, you need to actually hold a button down to sync it to your device. You can’t just open your phone and randomly connect to a mixer from a distance. It will not show up as an available device until you put it in pairing mode and the second you sync your phone to it, it will not be shown as an available device anymore for any other phones trying to connect

@DJPellevin Год назад

Strange, I think Rekordbox would implement stems within the near future and neither cdj3000 or djm-a9 have support for it? And this is supposed to be club standard for the coming future? Doesn’t fit the gaps… Am I missing something?

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Stems don't exist on standalone gear as of now, only software.

@DJPellevin Год назад

@@digitaldjtips True, but you can use A9 with Serato.

@DJLyncho Год назад

Even if I could afford this, It's definitely something I'll never need. Pure overkill for me.

@shakur10011 Год назад

the Denon effect.

@marivsmvsic Год назад

I can't imagine any pro using the bluetooth. I wonder how much this connectivity will weight in sales. Pioneer DJ going mainstream.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Could be a decent backup in an emergency situation (eg a phone), but yes this feature is usually more common with consumer-focused gear.

@doehri Год назад

One small little disappointing why did they remove the vinyl break does any one note this ? that was selected with the rotary knob. One other thing to call this again a standard clubmixer is more an commercial thing I think a good experienced Dj will play on any mixer no matter what.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Prob in the settings somewhere

@Hannibaul Год назад

Just one thing I would like the beat fx down where the fx channel select are instead👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻♟️♟️♟️

@digitaldjtips Год назад

We're not sure they'll ever move them, they're pretty fixed!

@JimvsBob Год назад

They really truly needed to update the way pro dj link connects together by now. Having some crappy lan hub with loads of cables just isn't good enough in this day and age. Bluetooth? Wifi? Little node connectors? One lan input isn't good enough.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Thanks for weighing in :)

@kielhall8363 Год назад

What’s the price $3000 US?

@digitaldjtips Год назад

$2,699 on their site

@RenatoHarripaul1217 Год назад

👍👍👍👍

@gurukantdesai4225 Год назад

This or the V10 ?

@digitaldjtips Год назад

General use vs specialised

@tharukkus Год назад

Hey Sensei! It's $2699 US. Only $200 more than the 900NXS2, not $500.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Thanks man!

@tharukkus Год назад

@ORCA ONE what the Hell are you talking about?!? Where in my comment did I mention where the 900NXS2 started at pricewise? I stated what it costs NOW (and to stress that point, I myself have a 900NXS2 which I purchased 3 years ago at $2100). The price NOW is $2400 & the A9 is $2600 (US). I could ask if YOU are on rocks, but it's more relevant to ask if you read to react/respond or to understand? Having read your response, I already know the answer.

@arthureschner9319 Год назад

"Changing headphones is a huge stress for dj's" 🤣🤣🤣

@digitaldjtips Год назад

😊

@MichaelNichtje Год назад

What a marketing stunt this is... "The new clubstandard mixer"??? Why, because Pioneer tell us? I hope Denon will make a move to convince everybody that Pioneer is way too overpriced!

@aaronb9630 Год назад

Denon's already selling their top mixer for $1200, pioneer wants more than double that and they are honeslty stealing a bunch of their new idea off Denon at this point. I don't see Pioneer being the standard in 2 years, not as long as they have a new owner each year.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

They currently are, it's hard to overtake a brand that venues and club DJs have been using for decades. Though Denon DJ does have the lead with innovation

@shakur10011 Год назад

they are only the club standard due to the sheep keep following without investigating. people say they are not paid to promote pioneer, but i have serious doubts in that being true. all i hear is club standard promoting them, but how many of us are dj'ing in the clubs, seriously?

@bboymac84 Год назад

@@shakur10011 I want to hear a quality back to back test with denon mixer and pioneer

@jamesearly7388 7 месяцев назад

I do like the denon x1850 mixer I have one with 2 sc6000’s and cdj 3000’s but the channel faders are not great on the denon mixer I am now out of warranty and my channel 3 is playing up. I only ever use it at home and I am not rough with it I am contemplating upgrading to the a9 but it’s double the price of the denon

@DJTeddyJetts Год назад

Meanwhile, it is almost March and we still have no Rane Four release date or price smh... it's time for Rane to fire somebody... Pioneer will have their Rane Four response before the Rane Four even comes out.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Still experiencing gear shortages/supply chain stuff unfortunately

@Percussionists Год назад

Lol out of stock literally everywhere, sounds about right

@digitaldjtips Год назад

😅 hopefully they resupply soon!

@darrentolley1068 Год назад

And the bit they don’t tell you is that pioneer have had quality problems with this mixer. Bent frames. Big recalls & supply issues as a result.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

We didn't tell you that because it is not something we've discovered/been told/experienced. There's no conspiracy.

@darrentolley1068 Год назад

@@digitaldjtips Yes, my apologies. I should have been more specific. I didn’t mean you guys. I meant the Alpha Theta Pioneer Marketing who have manipulated the Australian market just to keep Amazon happy. The end result is obscene prices.

@xsm5525 8 месяцев назад

club standard according to who though? that's what annoys me. it's ok to use yes. but I much prefer using a Xone!

@digitaldjtips 8 месяцев назад

Fair enough. Xone mixers are great.

@giovannigalveston6852 Год назад

Nothing wrong with remotely turning down the gains on a DJ that is Red Lining. Can't trust careless DJ's is what that remote app feature is about.

@gorrilaunit99 7 месяцев назад

Why buy the flx10 if the mixer at the club doesn't have the same controls 😂

@digitaldjtips 7 месяцев назад

Why buy a Prius if it doesn't have the same controls as an F1 car?

@makstaz79 Год назад

I stopped watching half way through this review because my pockets are not deep enough to afford this . But great job reviewing DJ gears !

@digitaldjtips Год назад

Thanks DJ SPEED

@bboymac84 Год назад

Hopefully people don’t hack your mixer with Bluetooth

@ppg19782 Год назад

What would be the best cdjs to go with this mixer? Appreciate your input 👍 The new controller Opus price $3,000.. This mixer$2,699....like the 32bit.. 🎛🎚🎧🎤😜👍

@digitaldjtips Год назад

CDJ-3000

@ppg19782 Год назад

@Digital DJ Tips ty..🎛🎚🎧🎤👍

@bboymac84 Год назад

What a missed opportunity to put a USB hub 🤦🏾‍♂️ terrible!!!

@SherwinBajao Год назад

$2,799? Dayam.

@vasiliszaxaropoulos8726 Год назад

😮😮😮😮👏👏👏

@justinheat1 Год назад

no 5 pin midi jack, really bad

@digitaldjtips Год назад

There never has been on any of these mixers to my knowledge.

@hermanprodj Год назад

U should do a live demo at the same time rather than just giving tutorial n not demonstrating it.

@digitaldjtips Год назад

what do you want demoed?

@d.n.3086 Год назад

2800€ for this mixer. I can't take this company serious anymore. Absolutely ridiculous. I hope they lose their place as club standart one day and give it to denon.