The Pioneer XDJ RR is a fantastic, if not slightly more expensive option, for the entry-level and intermediate-level DJ that wants to combine Rekordbox DJ laptop DJ compatibility with standalone performance. You’d be hard-pressed to find a similar machine to the XDJ RR. Lightweight and portable: Take the XDJ-RR wherever you want to practise or perform thanks to its portable design. It’s compact and weighs just 5.2 kg – almost 4 kg (43%) less than the XDJ-RX2 – making it perfect for carrying to your next house party or gig. Mixer section with professional FX: Perform smooth, precise mixes using the EQs and channel faders, which feature curves equal to those on the DJM-900NXS2 professional club mixer. You can spice up your sets with FX also inherited from the flagship mixer. You’ll also find headphone inputs on the front of the unit. The USB drives are an extra bonus, offering the option to load and play music from both drivers in the master outputs. You can definitely handle the occasional house party with this tool. However, there’s no support for regular booth output.

One of the most lauded and covered controller lines in the market is Pioneer's acclaimed XDJ series. Long known for their technological innovations and excellent quality throughout, the XDJ series has long been a favorite among DJs around the world. Two models on this line, the XDJ RR and the XDJ RX2 are often compared with each other. Have you ever wondered which one is the best choice? Both are great choices for anybody looking for something with more features than the average entry-level controller but aren't yet ready to get CDJs. The two-channel mixer onboard comes with 3 band EQs and a sound quality color FX knob. There are 4 sound color FX options on board, and 3 popular beat FX solutions.Not only is the RX2 heavier, but It's also much bigger dimension-wise too. The RX2 does come with a very useful bag when you buy it new, but you might not get it if you are thinking of buying it used, which in that case means that you are going to buy a bag to move the controller around securely. In contrast to the RX2, the XDJ RR is much more portable and lighter thus moving it around is much easier. The XDJ RX2 feels better made left/right channel connection), Audio converter cable (3.5 mm stereo mini-plug to RCA), Bottom cushion x 8, Operating instructions The average DJ experience is growing more diverse. USB drives, vinyl, CDs, DVS, and DJ controllers are all available to bring music mixes to life. A big difference between these two controllers is the fact that the RX2 features more FX to use compared to the XDJ RR. Effects, or FX for short, can be classified into two main groups: beat FX and sound color FX, which change the behavior of the beat and the feel of the music, respectively. The RX2 features a staggering 8 beat FX and 4 sound color FX, which will be more than enough for 90% of us. It’s also worth noting that not so long ago, the Pioneer XDJ RR was the only stand-alone console on the market available at this price range.

The first and most obvious reason why this is useful is because of hearing protection. It's no secret that DJs need to make a conscious effort to protect their precious ears, and lowering the volume on the booth combined with wearing noise isolating headphones will do a lot in this regard. The eye-catching high-resolution large colour screen is brilliant for giving you a complete overview of everything that’s happening with your music.The XDJ-RR follows the familiar workflow and layout of Pioneer’s long-admired DJ range and, with similar functionality, it won’t take users long to get going with it if they’ve ever used the company’s CDJs, DJ controllers or mixers before. Similarly, it’s a top-notch training ground for beginners looking to prepare for club gigs on the industry-standard CDJ and DJM Nexus range. The pitch fader on this device is smaller, but it’s still good enough for manual mixing. Additionally, the large colour screen on the Pioneer XDJ-RR is the same size as the one you get on the XDJ-RX2, just without the touch screen. Finally, as we noted above, one major draw of the Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR is that you can use it as a standalone system with no need for a computer or laptop.