The 500 lacks the ¼ inch jack input/output sockets found on the RMX-1000, really no loss as those were not actually balanced TRS jacks anyway. You’re also less likely to need to invest in a stand for it. With the 500, you can place it in front of your mixer, deck, or controller, and have much quicker access to the controls. With such hands-on controls, it can feel unnatural to require the unit to be placed above and behind your other kit, as the rear-mounted connections on the RMX-1000 effectively dictated. IO connectors are now on the side, a welcome improvement over the 1000. It has RCA input and output connectors on the side of the unit, with a 3-way level switch to allow it to work at a suitable level whether hooked up to a mixer’s send/return loop, the master output of a controller/mixer, or (if you can afford more than one), directly between an audio source and the mixer. The RMX-500 is a standalone effects unit designed to integrate into an existing DJ setup.
#PIONER DJM 500 FULL#
Watch an overview of the unit in this video, then read on for a full review:
There is very little else on the market which offers such high quality (and easily repeatable) effects. The RMX-500 stands comfortably along the much more expensive RMX-1000, besting it in many ways, and for only half the cost. The Bottom Line: Dedicated hardware effect units for DJs are still few and far between, with Pioneer’s previous models the only ones ever likely to be found installed in booths around the world. Real-time BPM analysis is among the best on the market, but still not flawless when playing music without four-to-the-floor kicks.
#PIONER DJM 500 SOFTWARE#
The Bad: Still a serious investment, especially if you use software has similar effects built in. Built-in audio interface and headphone socket are actually a significant improvement over the 1000. Completely ‘playable’ the hands-on control offers instant fun, with many ways to get out of trouble if it all goes pear-shaped. Connection ports on the side should help it fit into tighter setups. The Good: Smaller, lighter and cheaper than the RMX-1000. Today, guest reviewer Mojaxx takes a close look at the unit, demonstrates all the features in a video, and offers his perspective on if Pioneer’s new kit is worth picking up.
And, if you subscribe to the Creative plan, use Cloud Library Sync for seamless library management across multiple devices, and easily make custom versions of tracks in Edit mode.Pioneer’s new powerful external effects unit, the RMX-500, comes in at a much lower price than the RMX-1000. Unlock rekordbox performance features by simply connecting the unit to your PC/Mac. Or trigger 4 studio-quality Sound Colour FX – Dub Echo, Sweep, Noise and Filter – and use the parameter control knob to add more creativity to your mixes. Two metal shafts support the fader knobs, while the contact-free magnetic system is designed to endure millions of performances.Įngage 8 different types of Beat FX – Delay, Echo, Spiral, Reverb, Trans, Flanger, Pitch and Roll – in sync with the bpm. Our robust Magvel Faders ensure smooth control over long-term use.
Choose your preferred EQ level or use the isolator to totally eliminate each EQ band for the perfect mix. The EQ lets you balance the high, mid and low frequencies on every channel.
#PIONER DJM 500 PROFESSIONAL#
Mixing on the DJM-450 feels instinctive thanks to the layout design, which inherits traits from the DJM-900NXS2 professional mixer. The DJM-450 is compatible with rekordbox, so you can DJ with tracks stored on your PC/Mac when using turntables and our control vinyl (available separately). And thanks to the 64-bit digital signal processer you’ll enjoy warm, high-quality audio from both analogue and digital sound sources. Sound Colour FX and Beat FX with parameter control open up new creative possibilities. The Magvel fader combined with smooth EQ and channel fader curves give an assured feel to mixing. With features and design inherited from the DJM-900NXS2, this 2-channel mixer is ideal to partner with any of our multiplayers or turntables.