All-in-one rekordbox system packs everything DJs need into one deck
The XDJ-R1 is DJ-ready out of the box, so there’s no need to add other equipment
or fiddle with multiple cable connections. The unified deck packs in USB playback,
two CD drawers, two touch-sensitive jog wheels, a two-channel mixer – plus effects
and performance features taken from Pioneer DJ’s industry-standard set-up.
Mix from multiple sources including rekordbox USB, CDs and VirtualDJ LE
DJs can simply load tracks from USB or CD to play a range of media – including AAC
(USB only), MP3, WAV, AIFF and 24-bit files. Just like the pro-DJ range, tracks prepared
in rekordbox can be exported onto USB, allowing DJs to take advantage of features
such as the track database, beat grids and Hot Cues. Or they can effortlessly switch
to MIDI to control other DJ software on their laptop via wired connection – including
the free download of VirtualDJ LE with its four-channel and video mixing.
Crammed with performance features from Pioneer’s pro-DJ range
The XDJ-R1’s intuitive controls put the power of live edits for impressive performances
at the DJ’s fingertips:
rekordbox Beat Sync: automatically syncs tracks to the master deck using rekordbox
beat grid information
Auto Beat Loop: automatically loops tracks at specified beat lengths
Hot Cues: DJs can instantly access up to three Hot Cue points on each deck
Sound Colour FX: NOISE, PITCH, CRUSH and FILTER FX are inherited from Pioneer’s
pro-DJ mixers, offering a HI and LO Pass sweep on each channel for even mightier
manipulation
Beat FX: dedicated buttons on each deck for TRANS, FLANGER, ECHO and ROLL beat
effects with Tap Tempo
Four-beat Sampler: access three pre-loaded samples
Shift Mode: fast access to advanced features, including:
Quantize: locks the beat timing of effects to rekordbox beat grids for perfect
sounding performances
Search: quickly scan through whole tracks with the jog wheel
Edit: delete Hot Cues and samples
INDUSTRY FIRST: Remote mixing and FX control with remotebox for iPhone/iPad
DJs can download the free remotebox app for iPhones, iPads and iPod touch (available
from the App Store) to use their device as a remote control for all the XDJ-R1’s
amazing features.1 The XDJ-R1 creates a private wireless LAN for reliable connection
to the DJ’s iOS device.
Intuitive touch-screen control includes browsing, loading and mixing tracks, as well
as triggering FX, Auto Beat Loops, Hot Cues and samples. Plus – unique in the Pioneer
range – remotebox introduces the innovative XY Pad: a two-dimensional way to engage
and manipulate Beat FX and Sound Colour FX in combination.
DJs using remotebox on the iPad/iPhone/iPod touch are liberated from the booth to
interact more, showcase their talents and even let the crowd get involved with choosing
tracks.
Custom-designed accessories, ease of set up and portability
The XDJ-R1 all-in-one system contains everything DJs need in one sleek box, including
a handy iPhone/iPod touch stand to position the screen in line of sight at all times.
Plus the DJC-SC3 sturdy carry bag (sold separately) is custom-designed for the XDJ-R1,
with multiple pockets and a vertical structure to give DJs easy access even in confined
booths.
Multiple input and output options for maximum flexibility
The XDJ-R1 is equipped with a MASTER OUT (XLR), BOOTH OUT, AUX and MIC, to enable
connection to external hardware and professional PA systems. The central mixer can
therefore be connected to turntables and CDJs and used as a stand-alone mixer.
High-quality audio circuitry for pristine and powerful sound
The XDJ-R1 inherits sound design from Pioneer’s pro-DJ equipment, including a built-in
44.1 kHz/24-bit soundcard and a high-performance CPU.
Other features include:
Independent three-band isolator with total kill
Dual headphone output – mini jack for inner-ear headphones and standard jack
for full-size headphones
VU meters for each channel and the master output give a visual reference for
signal levels
Take the Numark N4 or the Pioneer DDJ Ergo V for instance. Both controllers run a
‘custom’ skinned version of Virtual DJ. And both therefore offer direct access to
all of the controls and ability of the Virtual DJ software.Â
The Numark N4 operates like a true 4-deck console. The 4 faders make it feel like
the 4 decks are right in front of you, despite only having two jog wheels. Don’t
that forget the jog wheels operate as layers. Each wheel controls 2 decks, by the
push of button they alternate to the other – easily and quickly. If you’re trying
to mix 4-decks on this edition of Virtual DJ without a control surface, you’ll most
likely be giving Virtual DJ a fastly assumed thumbs-down
Same goes for the Pioneer DDJ Ergo V – still a 4-deck controller in every sense but
rather than just putting the physical deck control in layers (like the N4), the Pioneer
DDJ Ergo V puts the faders and mixer control into layers too. Don’t worry though.
With the simple flipping and colour coordination on the screen GUI of Virtual DJ,
the layers are far more intuitive than you’ll ever have believed.
With both of these fantastic controllers, you get direct access to the fantastic
additional functions of Virtual DJ. For instance, Virtual DJ has built-in sample
banks. Both controllers allow you to trigger them and control the volume of the sample,
even mixing them in time with your DJ set. Try doing that without a control interface
on your mate’s dodgy software!
