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
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 slider travel
100 mm

Performance & FX

Pads per deck
8
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
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

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, firmware & drivers

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