Pioneer DJ

DDJ-RZX

Legacy

DJ Controller · Released 2016

Flagship four-channel rekordbox controller with three 7-inch touchscreens, video control, dual USB audio and standalone mixing.

Overview

Mixer channels
4
Built-in audio interface
Yes
Operation mode
Computer
Controller layout
Club / standard
Jog / platter type
Mechanical
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Standalone playback
No
Standalone mixer
Yes
rekordbox VirtualDJ

Specifications

Units:

“-” means no value is recorded. Conversions (≈) are approximate.

Software & operation

Official software support

rekordbox

Official support
Yes
Hardware unlock
No

Not compatible with rekordbox 7; use rekordbox 6 from the rekordbox archive, where it is a hardware unlock device.

VirtualDJ

Official support
Yes (paid license required)
Hardware unlock
-

Legacy controller: official support may be limited to older software versions and operating systems.

About software support & licenses →

Operation mode
Computer
Standalone playback
No
Built-in audio interface
Yes

Decks & mixer

Mixer channels
4
Deck control
4
Physical deck sections
2
Controller layout
Club / standard
Standalone mixer
Yes
DVS
Yes rekordbox DVS control supported.
Channel gain / trim knobs
Yes
EQ bands per channel
3
Per-channel filter
Yes Through the Sound Color FX knob.
User-replaceable crossfader
No
Hardware crossfader curve
Yes

Connections

Master output
  • 2 × XLR (balanced)
  • 2 × RCA (unbalanced)
Master output class
Balanced + unbalanced
Booth output
  • 2 × 6.35 mm TRS (balanced)
Headphones
  • 1 × 6.35 mm stereo
  • 1 × 3.5 mm stereo
Microphone inputs
  • 2 × XLR / 6.35 mm combo
Line / phono inputs
  • 4 × stereo RCA (line)
  • 2 × stereo RCA (phono)
Aux input
None
Computer USB
  • 2 × USB-B
Dual-computer support
Yes
DMX output
No
Built-in speakers
No

Jog wheels & transport

Jog / platter type
Mechanical
Jog / platter diameter
206 mm
Jog display
Yes Manufacturer comparison lists the jog display as “FL”.
Jog display technology
Other
Feel / tension adjustment
Yes
Tempo fader length
100 mm

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
8
Velocity-sensitive pads
Yes
Pad backlighting
RGB
Dedicated stems controls
No
Hardware FX
Yes
FX controls
  • Knobs / buttons
Extra features
  • Three 7-inch touchscreens
  • rekordbox video control
  • Release FX

Display & media

Main display
Color
Main display size
≈ 178 mm
Touchscreen
Yes
Touchscreen technology
Resistive
Media / storage
None
Network / wireless
None

Size & power

Width
945 mm
Depth
547 mm
Height
119.7 mm
Weight
15.9 kg
Power source
Internal AC supply

Audio specifications

Audio resolution (bit)
24
Sample rate (kHz)
96
Frequency response
20 Hz–20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (dB)
116
Master out THD (USB, %)
0.002
Audio note
32-bit master D/A; other A/D and D/A converters 24-bit; 44.1/48/96 kHz.

Manual & support

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