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The XDJ-700 is the compact cousin of the XDJ-1000, offering some advantages with its smaller size and removable stand. Its compact nature makes it incredibly versatile for various installation settings, including tight booth spaces or home setups. What's more, it comes at a budget-friendly price point, making it accessible to a much wider audience.
Despite its size, the XDJ-700 doesn't skimp on features. It boasts a large touchscreen, mirroring the interface of its larger counterparts, and retains the familiar 'CDJ' layout. It is noticeably lighter and shallower, with a smaller and lighter jog wheel compared to the more substantial XDJ-1000. While the jog wheel lacks a track position display, it retains most of the features found in pricier Pioneer players. That 7-inch full-colour LCD touchscreen really is a standout feature. It provides intuitive control for creative freedom during performances displaying all the essential information you need, including Wave Zoom, beat countdown, phase meter, and key analysis indicator. The user interface is thoughtfully divided into three sections, ensuring easy access to all essential functions. You can employ the Qwerty keyboard for quick keyword searches or the rotary dial for effortless browsing. Additionally, you can choose your preferred track view mode: list, artwork, or a custom arrangement.
You can trigger Hot Cues and Hot Loops with perfect timing, thanks to the quantisation feature that aligns them with the rekordbox beat grid. This ensures a reliable and consistent performance every time. The player can automatically beat-match up to four decks when playing tracks analysed in rekordbox, allowing you to focus on adding your unique touch to the mix. It even mutes tracks during live edits, such as loops, scratches, or reverses, ensuring a seamless transition when you release the jog wheel.
With ProDJ Link, you can connect up to four players, turntables, or laptops via a LAN connection, effectively sharing a single source. This feature, combined with rekordbox, allows access to pre-prepared loops and cues, synchronisation with the master deck's beat, and a range of advanced pro-DJ features. You can plug in your rekordbox USB or connect your iPhone, iPod touch, or Android smartphone to load tracks directly onto the XDJ-700. This provides access to a wealth of advanced performance features, whether you prepare your tracks in rekordbox or use the rekordbox app.
Designed as Pioneer's slimmest player yet, it's a perfect fit for small booths or home setups. The removable stand makes it adaptable to even smaller spaces, and it's fully MIDI assignable via USB, allowing you to send control information to external devices and use the player as a MIDI controller. The rear of the unit features a pair of RCA outputs, a power socket and an Ethernet Link port for connecting another XDJ-700.
One notable difference in the XDJ-700 is its mechanical jog wheel, akin to a traditional CDJ. It may be smaller, but it functions well, providing a tactile feel for those who appreciate a hands-on approach. The unit really shines when used with music files on a prepared thumb drive using Pioneer DJ's rekordbox software. Exporting playlists from the rekordbox app onto a thumb drive allows seamless access to hot cues and track metadata. While it also works with a laptop running Rekordbox DJ, the standalone capability of the XDJ-700 eliminates the need for a computer during your performance. However, if you prefer DJing with a laptop and Rekordbox DJ, there are more cost-effective controller options available.
The XDJ-700 may not be a common sight in small venues and bars, but it serves as an excellent third deck option for CDJ/DJM setups. However, for the niche audience of controller DJs looking to explore laptop-free DJing while retaining essential functionality, library management, and familiar controls found in professional DJ booths, the XDJ-700 is a worthy addition.
Alongside the XDJ-1000MK2, it offers a cost-effective solution for those seeking a seamless transition to the CDJ experience. While DJing without a laptop represents a shift in approach, it's a unique experience that some DJs may find liberating.
The XDJ-700 is the compact cousin of the XDJ-1000, offering some advantages with its smaller size and removable stand. Its compact nature makes it incredibly versatile for various installation settings, including tight booth spaces or home setups. What's more, it comes at a budget-friendly price point, making it accessible to a much wider audience.
Despite its size, the XDJ-700 doesn't skimp on features. It boasts a large touchscreen, mirroring the interface of its larger counterparts, and retains the familiar 'CDJ' layout. It is noticeably lighter and shallower, with a smaller and lighter jog wheel compared to the more substantial XDJ-1000. While the jog wheel lacks a track position display, it retains most of the features found in pricier Pioneer players. That 7-inch full-colour LCD touchscreen really is a standout feature. It provides intuitive control for creative freedom during performances displaying all the essential information you need, including Wave Zoom, beat countdown, phase meter, and key analysis indicator. The user interface is thoughtfully divided into three sections, ensuring easy access to all essential functions. You can employ the Qwerty keyboard for quick keyword searches or the rotary dial for effortless browsing. Additionally, you can choose your preferred track view mode: list, artwork, or a custom arrangement.
You can trigger Hot Cues and Hot Loops with perfect timing, thanks to the quantisation feature that aligns them with the rekordbox beat grid. This ensures a reliable and consistent performance every time. The player can automatically beat-match up to four decks when playing tracks analysed in rekordbox, allowing you to focus on adding your unique touch to the mix. It even mutes tracks during live edits, such as loops, scratches, or reverses, ensuring a seamless transition when you release the jog wheel.
With ProDJ Link, you can connect up to four players, turntables, or laptops via a LAN connection, effectively sharing a single source. This feature, combined with rekordbox, allows access to pre-prepared loops and cues, synchronisation with the master deck's beat, and a range of advanced pro-DJ features. You can plug in your rekordbox USB or connect your iPhone, iPod touch, or Android smartphone to load tracks directly onto the XDJ-700. This provides access to a wealth of advanced performance features, whether you prepare your tracks in rekordbox or use the rekordbox app.
Designed as Pioneer's slimmest player yet, it's a perfect fit for small booths or home setups. The removable stand makes it adaptable to even smaller spaces, and it's fully MIDI assignable via USB, allowing you to send control information to external devices and use the player as a MIDI controller. The rear of the unit features a pair of RCA outputs, a power socket and an Ethernet Link port for connecting another XDJ-700.
One notable difference in the XDJ-700 is its mechanical jog wheel, akin to a traditional CDJ. It may be smaller, but it functions well, providing a tactile feel for those who appreciate a hands-on approach. The unit really shines when used with music files on a prepared thumb drive using Pioneer DJ's rekordbox software. Exporting playlists from the rekordbox app onto a thumb drive allows seamless access to hot cues and track metadata. While it also works with a laptop running Rekordbox DJ, the standalone capability of the XDJ-700 eliminates the need for a computer during your performance. However, if you prefer DJing with a laptop and Rekordbox DJ, there are more cost-effective controller options available.
The XDJ-700 may not be a common sight in small venues and bars, but it serves as an excellent third deck option for CDJ/DJM setups. However, for the niche audience of controller DJs looking to explore laptop-free DJing while retaining essential functionality, library management, and familiar controls found in professional DJ booths, the XDJ-700 is a worthy addition.
Alongside the XDJ-1000MK2, it offers a cost-effective solution for those seeking a seamless transition to the CDJ experience. While DJing without a laptop represents a shift in approach, it's a unique experience that some DJs may find liberating.
