IT HAS MOTORIZED JOG WHEELS! [Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7 Review & Guide]
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- čas přidán 12. 01. 2022
- The DDJ-REV7 is here and it means business! With motorised platters, inbuilt jog displays and some of the best features from the S11 mixer, is this the best controller for scratch DJs? We take a closer look to find out!
Key Features
- 9" Motorised Platters with inbuilt displays
- Paddle Effects
- S-11 Smooth Echo & Hardware Effects
- Inbuilt Scratch Samples
- Dual USB Connectivity for back to back DJ Sets
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Love all your videos, just bought the Rev 7, this video helped me get all my settings right, thank you.
Play It Loud!! You are the best!!
It's quite a nice design, the only thing that one would probably have to get used to is the location of the pitch controller. They finally embraced the spinning platter! Great job Pioneer!
Incredible review. You covered every square inch of this thing. Thank you!
Hearing what you're doing is one of the most important things when djing and the Rane One with split cue gives you the option of not having to set up a monitor. I do like the battle style layout of the pitch fader on the Rev-7 and Rane 12s and I hope Rane goes with that in there follow up to Rane One.
Great review! Between yourselves, DDJT, Mojaxx and Cleveland Terry, no stone seems to get unturned with new gear.
Thank you Crossfader for amazingly review on this ❤️
For a Numark user for over 8 years with only misses on Pioneer(ddj sx/sx3 and rz) I think they finally made a good one.
We'll see on my streams, I just ordered it
I was always praying for pioneer dj to make motorized jogwheel controller . Big up Crossfader
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AWESOME AWESOME video!!! Thanks a lot. Just purchased the Rev 7, and this the most informative video I've seen! Thanks again!
Just got mine 2 days ago , Thank you for this video , it has helped me a lot . 👍🏽
Read the full review here: wearecrossfader.co.uk/blog/pioneer-dj-ddj-rev7-review/
Watch the performance: czcams.com/video/W7lc0Q-uQG0/video.html
Learn to scratch with Crossfader: app.wearecrossfader.co.uk/online-dj-courses/scratching
I feel that your content is honest and unbiased. I love the features and the specs look impressive, but the platter itself has me somewhat skeptical. I'm sure it will work fine and can be fine-tuned with a little tweaking, but I'm concerned about the durability of the plastic notches that connect with the motor underneath. Looks like they could snap off with little effort. Die-cast aluminum has always been my comfort zone for any spinning platters. Everything else looks REVolutionary. Just the same... I hope Rane answers this challenge! Great review!
I’m still playing on an NS7III. This is the upgrade from that unit I’ve been waiting for
Great job.... Much appreciated. Awesome review. Helped me learn my control functions more better.
DUDE!!!! Such a great review!!! My goodness!!!! Totally want this now!!!!
Thank you! Act fast if you want one as stock levels aren't great on any DJ products right now!
The display on the platters looks amazing I must say. It looks so smooth and colourful
I'm TRAKTOR S4 Mk3 user. I have been a Traktor user for 14 years. I had Pioneer gear prior. There has NEVER been any gear by Pioneer that I felt was a BIG enough change from what I had in my S4 to want to go back...given the price of ANY pioneer gear...UNTIL NOW!! I preordered this the day they came out. I'm excited to get it, learn with hands on, and start using at events. I have been loyal to Native Instruments. HOWEVER, I feel they have fallen behind when it comes to cutting edge gear and innovation for their gear. Don't get me wrong, I'm HAPPY with my S4 MK3 controller and it has given me ZERO...I MEAN ZERO issues!! It works perfect and the moving platters are nice. I also felt they were a little on the small side. I had been considering going back to turntables....but then this dropped.
Great review, I'm still using my turntables and this is the first controller to interest me :)
Thanks for the great review of the Rev 7 man pioneer really knocked it out if the park with this controller. It is a little pricey coming in at $1,899 but to very honest I think it’s definitely worth it has everything you need and then some. Gonna get one of these bad boys for sure.
@Rocky Tulio yes it’s a bit pricey but the DJM S7 is $1,499 so you’re basically getting that & 2 very feature packed decks for only $400 extra. So it’s not too bad!
Bren asking for this design on a controller for soooo long. Great work pioneer
Moving platters is what Denon has been doing for years. In standalone mode as well as Serato. Pioneer is so innovative. 😂😂😂😂
Standalone could have made this 5x better.
@@truestory2227 You are 10x correct. 👍
@@truestory2227 if they made it standalone it could push the RX series and xz series out of the market , and they don't want that . There's a reason it's not perfect . Clever ( or not so clever ) marketing 👍
Word. I loved my 3500s.
the industry standard controller being stuck with connectivity to a laptop in 2022, a tiny jogwheel display in each platter with no dedicated screen, no dual layer on each platter, no wifi, no individual motor tension/torque adjustment, and no needle search. Looks like they also ran out space and removed the CUE button, and placed the pitch fader in one of the worst positions it can possibly be, but hey its battle mode ready 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Yesssss..... great time to be alive
This controller looks AMAZING...🔥🔥🔥🔥
Some people will say pioneer comes out with new equipment to fast as far as controllers all in ones etc..but I think they are just trying to accommodate every type of DJ they can, battle DJ Rev7 standalone DJ RX3 industry standard DJ cdj 3000 mobile DJ ddj 1000srt this a excellent unit surprised its ship with Serato out the box 📦 I just got the RX3 really really think about getting one of these Great Video as always Jamie Thsnk You
Damn they did it again
This be my 7th DJ controller from pioneer.
Yes you will be getting my money, Lol this is why we DJ happy new year.
That was a very helpful video, thank you!
Amazing piece of machine! love it...
I'm feeling the same way u were about the platters. When U sampled them & took them apart it seemed a little flimsy ( cheapy)... great info as always but, man I wish it came rekordbox capable too... I started with rekordbox because of pioneer being a pioneer in music industry and this was there software. Don't really have loads of money to buy new gear every year 😅. I'll still stick with my ddj1000 for awhile, still enjoying that controller too. TAKE CARE EVERYONE!
Best walk through and review I've seen. You covered the attractive features and articulated the cons I found with the device almost to the letter. Thanks for such a straight-shooting and informative walk-through/review. Bless up.
Precise cuts with the fader that will be the deciding factor for most battle oriented turntablists I need to upgrade but the ranes seem to have some problems
I just sold my xdj xz to get this controller. For me, XDJ was a bit too much and quite big and heavy so I’m so keen to get this one!
This is one of the coolest controller i have ever see🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑
It was about time for pioneer to make one of this
Finally pioneer are arrive the waiting controller for me.
Its a very nice unit and people will finds to complain about, as is the case with anything. I would say that more attention should have been placed on the removable "vinyl" as that does seem to be a weak spot. The power supply, not a fan and they could have incorporated a universal power cord, removable. How much weight would that really have put on the unit? It weighs in at 23 lbs and extra half or pound would not kill anyone.
I really like this unit from Pioneer and this coming from someone who is not a fan of Pioneer gear, no offense to those who use their gear.
Great review and congrats to Pioneer for a really nice piece equipment.
This is excellent!
I gots mine! And it’s soo good! 👍👍
Great review! You're the 1st review I've watched on this.. are they planning on making it rekordbox compatible? Cuz that will make/break it since my partner uses rekordbox..
YO YOOOOOO excellent blog my guy!
Top video as always! Incredible bit of kit…Gutted that it’s serato only though!
Our understanding is that building support for moving platters into your software isn't exactly easy and lets face it, most scratch DJs are already on Serato so it might not have made much sense to develop Rekordbox in this way for only a few users. That said, Virtual DJ and Algoriddim DJ both support moving platters so we may see support from those applications soon! Who knows, this is all our speculation at the moment!
Serato deserves a controller like this tbh... the 1000srt is garbage in comparison to the rekorbox 1000...most vinyl djs use serato and most club djs use rekordbox so it kinda evens everything out
Crossfader please give Jamie a vacation! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
IN-DEPTH FIRE 🔥 REVIEW AS ALWAYS
For me it sounds like that your still more keen on the Rane One than on that Pioneer product especially when I watch your summary. The onboard fx are pretty cool but on the other hand you pay quite a big extra charge compared to the Rane One
Thank you so much for this guide , just got myself the Rev 7 , am still learning how to scratch and was looking at a way to notch when beat matching. I’ve got it now .
I hope you're ok mate... Your face looks "extremely tired".
Take care and be strong💪🏼❤️
Great review - keen to get my hands on this one. How portable is this unit? Is it heavier than a standard controller?
Great review. I currently own a Rane One and love it. The things I would change (mixer wise) are on this unit. I plan to purchase the Rev7 is really test it out to see which one I like better. I could but an S7 and use my turntables again but I love the portability of these controllers for gigs
You should get a S11 and go back to your turntables. The S11 is the best mixer on the market. I'd steer clear of the S7, because the upfaders are soldered on and not easily replaced if they go bad, which has happened to a few people. You don't want to have to deal with Pioneer service because they are so backlogged, that people have sent in their equipment and it's been months and months without getting their equipment back. If you need the decks and S11 to be portable, just get a DJ coffin that holds the mixer and two decks in battle style. They usually come with handles and wheels so it's easy to move them around. I have one and it's great! Two turntables and a mixer can't be beat in my humble opinion... its the way DJing was meant to be done.
@@GODInTheWax444coffins are heavy as hell, especially with full turntables in them. honestly a moving platter controller like this or the Rane One is so much better for mobile gigs and will help save your back over time
@@jsobrino I hear you bro, but I'm the type that believes in lifting weights and being physically strong. I even use finger and wrist/forearm strengtheners. The DJ coffin I have has wheels on it, and even with the turntables in it, at my strength level, its not that bad to move around. I understand that some gigs can have your setup area at a crazy location at the venue, where you gotta go up steps or ramps and all types of ish, but I just prefer turntables so much I have decided I would never buy something like this. It's nice don't get me wrong, but in my mind nothing beats a pair of turntables and a mixer. To each his own though, I would never say something ridiculous like "this guy isn't a real DJ because he uses xyz". Peace and take care bro!
@@GODInTheWax444 i get it man, i’ve got a pair of turntables and a full size battle mixer that i’ve used for mobile gigs where i had to bring my own speakers too. but to be honest, making 3 trips carrying anywhere from 30-50 lbs each time is not fun. if i gotta bring my own speakers id rather just take the two trips, and have a lighter setup like this instead of a full TT setup. and the rev 7 isn’t super light either, it’s still over 25 lbs in a flight case, it’s just the lightest setup i’d go with since i love moving platters too much
Great review!
Thank you!
Looks nice
I was hoping the 33/45 buttons will allow some dmc routine trcks.... but its not.
Hopefully a FW update will make this into a selectable option in the menu!
Loving this ❤️❤️❤️🙉🙉🙉😍😍
Same
Uaauu ! They really think in everything when they build that " toy "... I'm not sure if i like much of the horizontal pitch. This is a " why not " built a very cool, complete, detailed controller and give to the users a new experience ? We have computer processing power and large ram's and hard drives and usb transfer data really fast, so why not ?
Another great review! I found it interesting that they didn’t include the double fx overlays on the pad mode, with having one performance pad feature on the top 4 pads & another feature on the bottom row. Seems like a great controller to get if you want to learn turntablism, or if you want a more portable option than bringing a mixer & 2 turntables. But as a rekordbox dj user, I’m not gonna lie, I was seriously considering redownloading serato dj pro while watching the review 😂. But I do love my ddj-1000 so I guess I’ll have to wait to see if pioneer dj cares enough to step into that realm or if the demand for a Rekordbox dj compatible controller is high enough!
im a bit disappointed... for a moment there Rev 7 was being advertised as a serato and rekordbox unit
@DJ GodsOwn ehh, I wouldn’t hold my breath tbh, lol. The DDJ-1000 situation got me thinking that they wouldn’t do that.
@DJ GodsOwn hopefully, atleast im on that DDJ-1000 vibe lol
Well, I would like to see separate "Rane Twelve"-ish type of controller from Pioneer, I'm pretty sure it will appears soon
Nice controller just not sure on the position of the buttons near the pitch fader from a DJ mixing view having seen it few times now
Loooks so nice 👌
All we want is a cheaper version of the ddj 1000. Keep it simple. Great video 👍
There's the DDJ-800 and FLX6 available if you can't stretch to the DDJ-1000
rev1 ?
After owning a ddj 800 for a year I used to want the 1000 and wondered if I shoulda have just spent the extra money for 4 dedicated channels but since I don’t dj professionally as my full time job I feel like the 800 is perfect…I can do everything and more than I used to be able to do on my cdj /djm setup…only complaint about the 800 is you have to lower volume fader all the way down and back up to control the volume on each channel and if you forget to do it then the audience will hear a track your cueing up when your not intending them to hear it…but after time it just becomes something you automatically do when you switch to a specific channel
@@Crossfader the 800 is rekordbox only
Ddj 800
Do you think they will make a rekordbox version? Great review!
When you browse for tracks do the platter screens show you Serato track selection / playlists like on the s11? I don’t care about touchscreen just seems logical given you have two screens and can already browse through menus
So now we can wait for a standalone rekordbox version 😁
Can you use the six effects a the same time, scratch bank,doble layer pad
Hi Jamie, was wondering if you could do a turntable tutorial?
This is dope... When is it releasing in India...
these lcd screens are 100% coming on a rekordbox controller soon possibly a ddj 1000 mk2, and im really excited for them!
Do you think a ddj 1000 mk2 is coming up soon?! I think the ddj 1000 already has a lot of features and nice displays, maybe pioneer is in the opinion there is no need to develop anything
@@lcjdj maybe not right away, but thats a 4 year old controller now and its still the best around yes, but they could make so much cash with a mk2 version in my opinion, to bring it more inline with the cdj 3000 now, i agree its absolutely feature packed, but having the technology for those lcd screens in a new version seems like a no brainer. maybe bring the higher quality knobs for the mixer section. like i say small changes that would justify it as a MK 2 rather than say a whole new controller like a 'ddj 2000'. i have the 1000, i think i would sell it and get a new one just for the cool new lcd display lol not having to ve involved with the laptop at all really apart from song selection
This is really like a DDJ-1000 but for scratching and for Serato !
Oh yea I’m getting this
Would be cool if the DDJ 1000SRT has such screen functions.
And the loop function sorted out
I'm thinking of purchasing one, I'm just concerned about going back I to a controller with motorized jog wheels again. I had an NS7 years ago, that didn't last long ...but worked solidly for a bit.
what happened with it?
@@dreadaniels4453 I still have it in storage, but the cue points are spring loaded and the crossfader is bleeding badly. The USB port is also coming loose.
Could you please explain how I get the Smooth Echo to work with the Silent Cue? No matter what I do or how I try I’m unable to get the Silent Cue to trigger the smooth echo. Before you ask, yes, I have it enabled in the utilities settings.
Still content with my Rane One, Rev-7 is still a great controller though
Just wow 😮
Right!
It's a nice controller. My 2 issues are it is only for Serato DJ and not Rekordbox and the price. The $1900 price tab for a controller will make DJs think twice, especially when gigs are scarce because of the pandemic. It is not worth it!
Seems like a great controller for vinyl and digital!
Still waiting for a new xdj xz with four channels and a bigger screen 🤷♂️
Me to i hope this year.
me too !!!
pioneer always comes up with the best features. the size of the mixer is impressive on a controller 🔥🔥
I’m very interested in this unit. I’d prefer vertical pitch faders though. Although saying that I use my 1210’s in ‘battle style’ just to keep the tonearm out of the way. But since this doesn’t have tonearms it would be much handier to have them vertical. Very minor niggle though!
I thought the same, makes no sense for the pitch to be up top. definitely not a deal breaker though, super cool piece of kit. interested to see how rane respond to this
What’s the size comparison, DDJ SX or closed to DDJ SZ?
Yo how is the crossfader is it tight on the cuts thats my only question people say the rane one crossfader is not
What surprised me the most in this video were the current exchange rates for currency
No clue why there is no Rekordbox support. It had a rough start but it has been great for several years now. And it is Pioneer’s. Weird. Cool controller, though.
Nice 1st attempt but mixer layout, tempo slider position and platter assembly is not for me. DJs also want motorised platters and a more conventional layout. What's this "Battle DJ layout" Pioneer? Rane One has the better layout and platters. Just waiting for the 4 channel Rane controller. I'll stick with my SRT for now thanks
I purchased two Denon SC5000m's (motorized) NEW for $800 each and a Pioneer DJM-450 for $650 (Open Box) - that's $2050 AKA $150 more for equipment that doesn't rely on a computer to work.
Do the spinning platters still drift in Serato when synced etc? I've noticed since using DVS with my MK5s, Serato still drift quite a bit and I need to hit Sync again and again to line it all up again.
Is the sound quality better compared to the rane one?
Motorised jog wheels should be standard to be honest , glad this is setting the bar just surprised it’s takes this long to happen with all mobile dj controllers
For real Ns7 was like 20 years ago... And now we're just getting to actually making it a standard
Nah, most don't need them, and I'm sure they add a lot to the price of the controller.
@@HIRAMECLARKEHOPS it’s an aesthetic thing from the original decks ,it’ll go a long way and it should’ve been earlier. Once all controllers have this it will be the standard which will average prices down , a bit like how touch is the standard for smartphones now, theres a time that seemed unrealistic, not needed and just expensive
@Terry Jacksonreminds me of a convo I had with a friend in 2006, he asked me why I don’t just buy an iPod to store all my music instead of fitting a few songs on my flip phone each time which never had enough capacity…I said to him one day the standard will be one smart device that can be a phone and also an iPod at the same damn time … he said….never gonna happen ……..a device called the iPhone was released the very next year. This is nothing like what we are talking about …it just reminded me of it;)
Hi, is it possible to play songs without vinyl mode on rev7? Simply motor off and use it like a cdj. Rane one has this function.
Thank you crossfader for the video... As a rekordbox user and pioneer fan I feel disappointed... looks like Denon is on the lead for the upgrades
How easy is it to replace the upfader and pitch fader?
Does any one find the timing of the waveforms are off on the Rev 7 between the laptop and the display on the jog wheels display? I also find the job wheel does not drop accurately when dropping in a manual mix its always seems to be off. On my Sx3 it drops most of the time on beat and requires minimum pitch bend adjustment. This Rev 7 seems off.
I'm intrigued about the feel of the vinyl. On the Rane One the vinyl pivots on a centre spindle as a real record would. Does the mechanical ring motion feel different to the more traditional centre spindle pivot?
It reminds me of the technics digital turntables
I have a Technics 1210 mk7 and the REV7 as I like to mix vinyl and have a ton of vinyl, so not a rane one but hopefully this comparison is helpful. In terms of feel of the platter on the rev7 compared to the 1210, it feels really good, pretty much identical except the rev7 feels more responsive if that makes sense compared to the real turntable. The turntable feels more lazy, but there is very little in it. The plastic vinyl cover I don't see being a problem long term, the thing that worries me is how long will the mechanism last under the vinyl cover on the rev7.
Now that you have had a little time with the DDJ REV 7. Why one in your opinion, is better for just scratching, the Rane one or the Rev7?
Yes please weigh in! Love my one yet the fx and information is huge! The sharpness of the x fader is a huge drawback on the one
Will it work with Virtual DJ software ? My VDJ Broadcast license allows me to plug and play all other controllers. Does this controller follow that pattern?
I’m returning to Djing after 38 years I’m torn between Rane Twelve set up turntable set up and Rev 7 or Rane One Rane looks more durable but Rev 7 has more features I can’t find a store where I live that has a Rev 7 on display so I can only go buy reviews and every Dj that has one one touched one says it feels more like a plastic toy ? But loves the features I am returning to the mobile Dj route and will promote my own events if I went controller route which one will hold me up longer Rev7 or Rane One
Is this good for beginner? I think I'll get it for first setup
Do you have a link for the USB from the DDJ and the new M1 Pro macbooks, I have that green lead (can’t remember the name hence the ask)
Probably this would be the new standard for mobile and open format DJs.
For mobile Dj which controller do you think is better? The rev 7 or flx10?
Does it work with Rekordbox DJ? If it does this will be my next purchase
I’m not a big scratch dj I’m stuck either on buying the rev 7 or sz2? Any advice ? I am aware that the sz2 is longer but they do weight the same
I notice that there is no needle search feature like in some other pioneer controllers. Does anyone have any thoughts about this?
I’m so damn disappointed they left out rekordbox integration really makes me want to switch to denon sc5000m for a motorized setup they did it with the flx 6 I wouldn’t have minded paying an extra $150 for rekordbox integration.
Supply is limited due to material supply shortages. Makes sense to focus on one sodtware and only have it for serato(currently) as most scratch/turntablists are on serato.
watch them release a v2 next year with rekordbox integration to milk your money.
@@jeffdubia software integration has nothing to do with supply shortages they were just lazy
@@phrog322 it does when you have a target market and target release date......tax season.
go for the sc6000m, that screen.... ahhghhhhhghfhfhfhf DROOL
thanks for the review, Please how can I assess the REV 7 Utility on my Laptop to add my LOGO? Please help
The utility is installed onto your computer along with the drivers. You should find it next to the utility application
@@Crossfader Thank you very much I found it. You are a life safer🙏🙏