The MOTORISED Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7 Review [& DJ Jazzy Jeff Demo]
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- The DDJ-REV7 is a new flagship DJ controller for Serato and Pioneer DJ, aimed at both scratch/battle DJs and open-format DJs who’d prefer a turntable-inspired system. Its motorised platters are best in class, with unique built-in screens. Its overall size, layout and build quality give it a similar feel to using a pro separates scratch set-up. The niggles are minor - this is a fantastic controller.
00:00 Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7 introduction
00:21 Exclusive DJ Jazzy Jeff demo
01:14 Overview
02:23 Decks overview
03:32 Built-in screens
04:17 Screen modes and scrubbing
05:11 Stop & start time controls
05:53 Extra deck controls
07:07 Instant Scratch function
08:53 "Extra" performance pads
10:10 Utility menu
10:59 Mixer overview
12:54 Effects overview
13:19 Hardware effects
14:34 Software effects
16:58 Performance pads
19:17 Front panel controls
20:22 Rear panel inputs and outputs
21:37 Summary
23:43 One drawback...
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00:00 Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7 intro
00:21 Exclusive DJ Jazzy Jeff demo
01:14 Overview
02:23 Decks overview
03:32 Built-in screens
04:17 Screen modes & scrubbing
05:11 Stop & start time controls
05:53 Extra deck controls
07:07 Instant Scratch function
08:53 "Extra" performance pads
10:10 Utility menu
10:59 Mixer overview
12:54 FX overview
13:19 Hardware FX
14:34 Software FX
16:58 Performance pads
19:17 Front panel controls
20:22 Rear panel inputs and outputs
21:37 Summary
23:43 One drawback..
Just ordered mine today i can’t wait for delivery 🥰❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥
Good luck 😉
Great review! Keep up the good work!
Thanks a ton!
Great review. Well done Phil & @Digital DJ Tips
I think it's an awesome controller and I'm sure so many dj's will soon be using it. Just like all dj's I love keeping up-to-date with developments and gear, even those that I will never own or possibly use. This will be one of those scenarios as I'm happy with Rekordbox and am not a scratch dj but of course the price would also rule me out. Regardless of me though I just love seeing the buzz and excitement around these big gear launches which always makes me happy to be a part of the dj community.
Yes its a fun time to be involved!
Just got home from my gig and saw that now they released videos of this controller!
Hope you enjoy them Daniel, we'd got lots for you to digest, including full-length reviews of both.
This DJ controller is just beautiful!
Favourite feature, djpho?
@@digitaldjtips The motorized platter and the Instant Scratch feature.
Now it’s on Rane to make the One standalone so we can really move this industry forward
Battle mixers don’t use stand-alone. Doubt it happening.
@@victorgonzalez4791 pioneer smashed Rane on this product... They will be forced to do something...
@@WhutitdoTx yo! I don’t know any battle DJ’s that use standalone. Remember this is a battle mixer not a stand-alone device like the RX3. But I could be wrong 🤷🏻♂️
Fantastic controller
Awwwwww MAN!!!!!!! I GUESS MY DDJ 1000SRT IS GONNA BE IN THE CLOSET.....😌😌😌🥺🥺🥺🥺😁😁😁😁
Hey Phil & CZcamsrs 😎🖐🖐
(1st post)
Dope presentation! Liking this REV-7
-Mike Beats
What are you particularly liking about it, Mike?
@@digitaldjtips well..
-SPLIT CUE, for headphone cue-ing YES!
-the beautiful large jog/turntable wheels
-the full size DJM-S7 style Mixer (with Regular sized pads, unlike the REV-1 mini pads)
-the MAGVEL FADER PRO Crossfader (with onboard adjustment knob)
-only weighs about 23 pounds (for motorized platters)
-2 mic inputs (with different color knobs, unlike the same color knobs-like on the DDJ-1000SRT)
-INSTANT SCRATCH onboard Samplers-(SPECIFICALLY the DRUM BEAT looped sampler (Can be used to Intro or Outro mix onto any song) with the pitch control
-has an additional line input (AUX) for an additional audio source with it's own volume knob
-& Ergonomically/DESIGNED BETTER:
1st--The AUTO LOOP buttons has the in/out buttons on the right side (Which is better then how the DDJ-1000/SRT has them, on theat has them, on the left side of the large AUTO LOOP rectangular button) should feel better when quick loop beat cutting & mixing
2nd--Putting the Library/Search/BROWSE KNOBS on the right side (instead of the left side, like on the RANE ONE controller)
3rd--The Pioneer knobs, instead of the RANE knobs/caps, which look dated/old on the RANE ONE controller & battle mixers.
...but I still got to test this myself,
-MIKE BEATS
GO DJ !!!!!!!
Great review Phil! Although I am still content with my Rane One - look forward to using a REV-7 though!
Nice move by Pioneer very nice controller Phil !!
Fave feature Tibor?
@@digitaldjtips Probably the Battle layout
Out of everyone else trying to give us a demo about the rev7 . This was my fav , well explained and very detailed . Thank you sir
Glad you found this useful :)
I want one 🤤if only I could scratch! Should've taken Steve's course... 😆
Hi Joey 😝
ayooooo this is sick
What are you particularly liking about it, Azeez?
I’ve decided my next and most likely last expensive dj controller purchase is gonna be motorized platters. I’m getting old and I just want that feeling again from the good old days even though I don’t need it at all.
Go for it! Lots feel the same way
that is it!
that is GREAT idea to put the scratch sounds into the controller..... so many times i want to just have a quick scratch while im listening to music, but i cant be bothered booting up the laptop
Perfect for that...
🔥🔥
I would love to see a CDJ-3000M version with these jog wheels
It would be a beast! :)
Awesome piece of kit. Hoping they will make the screen updates available on the SRT
Maybe!
Let's gooooo
Glad I held out. Had a feeling Pioneer had something in the works. Held out on getting a Rane One, S11, or 1000SRT. The auto loop placement is going to take some getting use to. But it’s no biggie 😬
Yeah, that's pretty much the only thing, but as you say, it's a small one Rocky.
I got a sneaky suspicion Steve has already taken this one Home xD
Nope, I have it in the studio for our Thursday Q&A later on today...
@@digitaldjtips LOL. It will be at yours by Thursday evening though :)
Imagine Pioneer has an update for the display on the jog wheel for the DDJ-1000 like this on the DDJ-REV7
Interesting! 1000 mk2 soon maybe?
1st Comment. I was up all night for this! Thanks Phill. I’ll buy it as soon as possible!
Good luck P4boot! What has convinced you to buy it?
It's a very nice controller, but we need a rekordbox version or a new ddj 1000 controller with the paddle buttons.
Damn that is one all singing and dancin unit, just wow.
Moved over from Serato to Rekordbox about a Year ago but damn if they don't drop a Rekordbox version of this ala 1000&SRT might be moving back over lol.
Sadly its gonna be a Paper Launch seen as how everything electronic and even semi desirable has not been available that past couple of Years :(
It will be interesting to see how quickly and in what number these units arrive in the shops.
@@digitaldjtips Yes i reckon you gonne see these on Ebay for 3K a pop within the next 48hrs sadly
Hope they do a DDJ-REV12 that have 12” platters like Rame Twelve Mk2 and the S11 mixer. Or even better the 12”-platter as stand alone! I buy 4 of them straight up!
Doubt they’d make a straight Rane Twelve copy though
@@digitaldjtips Well, if rev7 is a rane one copy then ddj-rev12 would be a rane twelve copy. If not, its a way better product!
@@PelleWidell why would any company make a 12 inch platter controller?
@@pollodereynaldo9211 Rane have already done it and all old DJs that started with vinyl are used with 12” so Inwonder why you think nobody would want a 12” platter controller?
@@PelleWidell My bad!!! I understand you now. You want something to compete with the Rane Twelve MK2 platters. Not a all in one 12 inch controller board. I can see that but those MK2's are solid. Pioneer has the Plx 1000 turntables that you can use with Phase. That is Rane MK2 competition. I have those as well.
✌✌
Wow
I got one of these and I love it! I'm looking to take it off-grid to make some videos out in nature. What would I need in terms of a portable battery / power station like what Jackery makes to power it for 3 or 4 hours? It would be just for the REV7 itself - no speakers or monitors.
Not sure, I doubt it draws that much current so any inverter battery should power it, the question will be for how long.
@@digitaldjtips Got it - thanks!
@@mactimbre Ecoflow Delta will do you just fine and you could add up to 1000 watts of sound while DJing and the battery unit will last you for up to 5 hours.
@@JS-wi9mw Thank you - much appreciated!
I wish someone would come out with 10” motorized platters.
Yes, there's a gap isn't there? We've only got 7" and 12" out there right now...
@@digitaldjtips rev10 is coming in a few weeks :) 10 inch platters ......
@@digitaldjtips And there was the Denon SC3900 with 9" which I used for couple of years!
Nice review , any integration with Rekordbox DJ ?
It is highly likely this will work with Rekordbox DJ in our opinion, if not now then soon, but we have no word on that at the moment.
i don't think so it says Serato only on it
Thanks for the review and explanation. How can I connect an external mixer to this controller?
You can't, why would you want to?
very cool piece of kit! 🤩 ..but 2 stupid choices: don’t support RB and external power device..
At least one of them can be corrected...
What do u think is the chance of a standalone with moving jogs....?
I'm really looking at updating stuff sometime soon, and the Rev 7 is one option, as is the Prime 4... either one would end up with a Denon SC player next to it at times...
I have some decisions to make, but I think in the next 6 months I'm going to update my setup.
We'd love to see that, maybe one day...
which soundcard is built into it compared to rane one or other pro controllers
Good point, we haven't got the specs to hand but it's pro, it isn't budget audio.
Does that echo you referenced record if you are recording a session in serato? Or is just for live playback
Flashback : Technics SL-DZ1200 table top 🥳
Flashback indeed!
This is a badass controller a little pricey coming in at $1,800 dollars but it is worth every penny
in Europe they charge 2400 Dollar.... :(
@@jasonparker1454 Wow
@@jasonparker1454 In Turkey, they charge 3200 USD :(
Where is Rekordbox !! please Pioneer, release us a version with Rekordbox !!! Thank you
can you use timecode vinyl (via phone line in) with it. Not necessarily on a third channel (which i heard is not available) but to swap out one jogwheel?
Yes
As a rekordbox user this makes me wonder how much dose pioneer really care for their software, I just don’t understand how could they have make such cool revulsions on hardware but ignore their software,
It's the first Serato controller they've made for long time (alongside the REV1), to be fair they've made lots of things for Rekordbox.
@@gazbom5 i think they are appealing to serato users who are more turntabalist
I agree with the comment above. More scratch DJ's use serato and if you made it just for rekord box this project would be a total flop. You have to please the masses unfortunately. In reality more people use serato then rekord box... I hardly ever see anyone use rekord box.
I believe they will release a rekordbox version
As a serato user , I don't wonder. I know pioneer makes cdjs and mixers.
I understand djs use rekordbox, cdj(playlist) players.
There are way more controllers / mixers out there
For serato then rekordbox. 🤑
well this One is much nicer wow
Much nicer than what? 😀
I believe in my heart and soul there will be a DDJ-REV11 (rekordbox version) with Jog Wheels instead of moving platters...
Maybe...
Can you do a video comparing the denon sc6000m to the rev 7 which one is better ?
How have they implemented the vinyl without the spindle on the Rane?
It's clever how they've done it Tom... if you look in the written review (linked in the description) I took a couple of photos of them "taken apart".
Did you mention silent cue did you demo it might have missed it. Very nice demo!
No we didn’t demo it but we did mention it
Need this, but for Rekordbox
Maybe it's coming...
Same question does duck down record or only live
24 volt wall wart power supply I see from pictures. Host said 9 volt.
Sorry, yes it's 24 volt.
Got a question which one is better for scratching and closer to a turntable feel. Denon sc6000m or Pioneer Rev 7 ?
Both are excellent
This is a step forward, I'm just sad it's not supported on rekordbox
It may be at some point soon...
Does it come with serato pro? A nd can samples be put in the pads?
Yes to both.
How good are the spinning platters?
They're excellent.
The Platters are kinda wobbly. Kinda Bummed out on the Platters. Build Quality of the Platters are Questionable. :/
@@vjyoukai did you touch them?`or u took it from videos?
@@jasonparker1454 From another channel. Kinda Disappointing
I have one! The platter feels almost like the vinyls and feels good. You feel that it is not the same but I think it is the closest one ever!
Instant scratch looks a bit naff. Reminds me of those 90s Yamaha keyboards with 'DJ' functions 😅 (I still want one though)
You don’t have to use it :)
9:56 so let's just say I sample Samuel L Jackson, I could import it into this and save it to one button, and scratch along? Please note: I've never scratched in my life, but it looks fun.
Yes, that's basically how it works.
are those original pioneer club dj mixer effects?
Yes, they are.
@@digitaldjtips epic, now that is alone is a great plus to buy Pioneer, and that ready to go Scratch feature is a super cool feature as well, that's it, completely won over Rane 1, Feel sad for Numark legacy though,
Got a numark ns7iii is it worth upgrading????
I’m not giving up my NS7III for this! I use my 4 decks and cue buttons all the time! Larger Akai pads are a plus too! This thing is all plastic too. Too bad, I was looking forward to this one.
It makes the Rane One looks like a toy :) I'm not a big fan of horizontal pitch fader though, I never find it intruitive and precise with the way the hand go on it.
Hope they'll do something like that but in the XDJ series, so we can have more options for scratch gear that doesn't require to bring a laptop (for now only Denon have something interesting)
It's certainly got people thinking about what might come next...
Please how do you beatmatch on the Rev 7 if you are not a scratch dj
Same way any vinyl DJ would DJ on turntables. That said if you'd prefer not to have motorised platters, there is no way of turning them off on this unit. Try the Rane One if you want the choice, or the Rane Four (or any fixed platter DJ controller you like) if you don't care about motorised platters.
@@digitaldjtips thank you
duck the battle layout :D
I like rane one when it comes to built in quality, rev 7 also good but more plastic made …
Wait till you see it though, as I don't think many people will have any worries about the REV7 build quality.
they miss out on making it a true standalone, no USB port or memory card reader.
Bro that what I was waiting on is it a stand alone unit would have shut it down
First they will take your money for this version and then bring out a stand alone and take your money again. That's the way it works...
CAN YOU USE VIRTUAL DJ WITH THIS CONTROLLER
Not officially yet
Why not just have 4 deck control / deck select seems like an oversight
Scratch set-ups tend to stick to two decks.
@@digitaldjtips yes but the cheaper rev1 has 4 deck control, if im paying 1800 for a controller i want it all
Seems to only be Serato?
Yes, it is currently a Serato-only device. That said, there is a general Midi mode in the settings, and knowing Virtual DJ, compatibility there won't be too long in the launching...
@@digitaldjtips it’s really disappointing seeing that I’m a RekordboxDj person 🤦🏽♂️
Without the cue, how do you come back at the begining of the track ? I know with timecode vinyl, you had to put a hot cue at the start of every track
One of the main reason I'm using Traktor is because it put this hotcue automatically, on Serato/rekordbox, if you're on a turntable and forget to add you hot cue, it's not quick to go back at the begining of a track. It's nice that they give the "full turntable experience" here, but why keeping the unconverience of a format when you can easily improve it
One way is as you say, putting a hot cue at the start of the track.
Option A reload track, Option B press shift and backspin.
Great Video, Great Unit, But - Big pandemic Small parties, Zero Dollars.😇
Fair enough!
I said that in a earlier post close to 2kafter taxes and case and laptop(fresh one) Omicron tells my wallet...BRO THIS IS NOT A GOOD LOOK FOR BINESS RIGHT NOW stay on that mint condition prime4 you got
Nice how how they've included a utility to alter and custom the jog wheel screen, but no cue button button, no integrated power and only 2 decks.. No doubt ranes new version will lose this.
Two decks is standard for a battle controller, and no cue button is also to be expected. We also don't like the lack of intergrated power though.
@@digitaldjtips what about the 4-deck NS7III, with cue button, and integrated power Numark released 7 years ago! 😝
It doesn’t have the stems unless it’s through Serato software not built in.
That's the same with all controllers.
No cue is stupid. Other than that looks like a good controller. But I'm still waiting for a motorised standalone so I can get rid of my SC6000ms.
Bound to happen at some point!
Wait a gd min.thia thing don't have a cue buttons????
This, but standalone. I'm tired of changing software ecosystems to use certain equipment.
One thing that's come out of this discussion: DJs want a motorised standalone controller. Wonder who's listening?
@@digitaldjtips Would be nice if Pioneer R&D took a gander. Another gripe is the price. You can get an S7 mixer and a couple descent grade plastic build direct drive turntables and control vinyl for the same price. Sure the portability aspect is what sells here I'm sure but the price is a bit steep for what you're actually getting.
Purist or not, I'm not sure I would buy a controller without a temp cue. I simply use it too much
Also I guess you can't turn off the spinning of the platters, so that you can "ease in" to using spinning platters when you are ready, like you could on for instance the NS7 mk1, 2 and 3
So... an impressive controller. But probably not for me :(
Good points, Klaus. No, you can't turn off the platters (I forgot to mention that, thanks). I guess you could use the first of the hotcue pads to replace the temp cue...
I didn't like all the buttons don't light up and no click on spped adjust
the speed adjust still has a section in the middle where it stays on "0", it just isn;t as physical click.
I'm sad there will never be an off white version of this.
Wtf, it looks la DenonDj 😂😂😂😂
😁😁
i have mixed feelings about automation everything even scratch:) but its a damn good piece of controller
Thanks for sharing
🤣 Funny how the swooning comes along for the shills
Yawn. You know we are an independent school paid for 100% by our students, right?
good bye rane !
I give those motorised platters 6 months before they break down. Typical Pioneer lack of quality
There are CDJ-2000s from 12 years ago still installed and working in some clubs.
This,, is a cash grab unfinished product and mark my words after 6 months they will release standalone device, because well 1800 eur for device that need laptop to play, well jehhhh.
Yep !!!!!! DENON SHOULD JUST PUT SPINING PLATERS ON THE PRIME 4 and call it ENGINE DJ SPIN
Who knows, maybe it is coming!
Bang on bro. Take your money now... and more later when it's released as a stand alone.
Have they brought out a standalone yet ?
Lets not get too ahead of ourselves here yes it is nice but spinning platters on a controller is not new if used outside there is no daylight mode so this may impact the display on the platters pioneer should have made this a standalone unit with serato built in that would be next gen thinking in my view, failing that the photoshopped fake rev 10 should have been the controller pioneer made with s11 mixer 10 inch platters they could have done this but simply wanted to make their version of a rane one with some gimmicks thrown in again it just smacks of pioneer doing just enough to stay relevant but not doing enough to stand out
Sales will show whether it was the right decision...
Bro 20 inch would of been nice but y don’t want nothing to heavy especially if u are using a case with it now the stand alone I would agree that would of been a game changer
@@Bladebrownlive yh i just feel pioneer was wanting to get the equaliser so to speak when they could have blown the rane one out of the picture, in fairness the battle layout was the right way to go if Rane opts to copy this layout on their next controller i would see that as a lack of confidence in their own design the upside is customers now have a choice which is good so have to see how Rane responds as they struck first but those who were undecided about the one may now decide to go with pioneer
Is it club worthy? seriously.
Yes
$1,899 No thanks Meaningless only advertising nothing else
Let's see if you're right, or if it is a success.
More Plastic garbage by Pioneer. This thing will not last and will cost tons to repair. Trust me and remember I warned you. This thing is straight garbage. For 1800 dollars man I would not waste 1200 on this which is where it should be priced. Trust me, once Rane fixes that FX issue then and only then will a controller be superior. This thing along with all Pioneer gear is nothing but a bunch of plastic. The Rane one is built like a tank.
This is built just like the CDJs which are super reliable. So we disagree with you there.
@@digitaldjtips You watch the issues that will come from this unit. Remember this post I will remind you in 6 months.
@@digitaldjtips You just gave it away, you work for Pioneer with the "We" comment. Now I see why your promoting garbage its a paycheck.
I havnt known pioneer to have problems with theirs units I’m the first guy to ever buy the rane one I had it before it really hit the stores u can look on my Facebook idea and watch me inbox it the problems I had with it was crazy I sold it within 3 months s d both the srt1000 true they could of made it a little better with the stand-alone that would of no doubts had me in the stores today but I trust pioneer rane should stick to the 12s because the controller was a piece of shit to me
Prime4 is also built like a tank