In conclusion, they took the DJ-XZ, added usb-c, slapped a bigger screen, added two more screens and updated the software. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice piece of kit, but theres nothing new or revolutionary for the price. Personally, I'm still working with the DDJ-1000 and I've yet to see a new controller that will impress me enough to upgrade.
Haven’t been a live/club dj since 2008, back when 1210s and Cdjs were king. USB technology is completely new and I’m keen to get back into it. Buying this after your thorough review. Thanks
To me, it looks like Pioneer designed this to be the center piece of a Hi-Fi system in some ones living room rather than in a nightclub or mobile DJ's set up.
@@renechang2406it definitely justifies. The jog wheels are big and essentially the same ones on the cdj3000s. The interface is big. It’s one of the best standalones.
I’m an all around Wedding, Event and Nightclub DJ. This is not some living room display piece. The Opus Quad is everything a true professional needs to run any level of event. I will own one within 60 days. Thanks for helping me confirm my suspicions, Nick…The Opus Quad is definitely for Mobile Party Productions!
Hey Nick you did an awesome and detailed review of this controller. Everything we need to know you covered it. I really hope Pioneer gifted you this controller because I don't know anyone who can review this controller better than you did. Kuddos!
Lacking the not a true stand alone / i use tidal because i cannot download all my musical also lacking sata drive demon is still king good try pioneer but did not krack it
Pioneer makes the dollar store variety of the Prime 4 and everybody loses their mind on the internet... I think this is wonderful. It's about time Pioneer makes something to actually compete with Denon DJ.
It's awesome to see a fresh take on the controller. I love that they integrated the cdj 3000 style controls, it makes it much more versatile. I see these sitting in clubs with 3000s plugged into the 1 and 4 channels and linked into the ethernet port. If this proves as durable as the 3000s it's going to turn into the next club standard
1. Fix the nasty color and beat effects deadzone (Horrible... other owners agree with me on this one) 2. Enable on-board conversion for legacy pioneer playlists or add support legacy playlists 3. Fix some of the effect ergonomics and X-Y pad behavior 4. Give us software master EQ
I like the design and it resemble a Denon DJ Prime 4. I watched your entire review and lost it on no streaming out the gate. WOW! I just did a gig on my Denon DJ SC Live (shameless plug), but I had my hotspot from my phone and streamed with beatsource and Amazon music, did't miss a beat (pun intended). Now for $3k, they got a helluva journey with this one. I'm good with what I got, but great review as always.
This unit seems to meet all my specific DJ needs of the XZ & Rx3 combined and I agree with you on the look of it, looks good. Reminds of the wood side panelling on some classic synthesisers. Top review - love your style!
Informative review, Nick. Thank you! If I didn't use a laptop, this would be an immediate purchase. I'm hoping Pioneer release an updated DDJ-1000 in 2023. I'd like to see a high-end DAC for improved sound quality and a LOT more new FX options. Anything else is a bonus! Keep doing the great work :)
True and we can stream from Dropbox, beatsource link, etc and our laptops to our players wirelessly. Or just plug into one of the three USB ports with stand alone track analysis.
Simply amazing. I loved the design and curves. The only downside is the price. But being a premium product, we couldn't expect anything different in terms of price.
Yes you can expect something else. Denon has the Prime4 at 1k less and the SC Live 4 that can do almost all the same things plus has streaming services is even half the price
I feel like the 3rd and 4th deck can just be dedicated to the zones so not needing to have the wave form on as they are usually pre mixed for background music in another room
This is definitely made and geared towards the house/trance DJs!!! I love it. I can't see any mobile DJ hauling this controller to gigs every weekend, no way!!!
It is a beautiful piece of equipment ,but that price?!?! I would imagine this would be the flagship model. The size alone tells you this is more a house set . I can see folks using this in clubs and venues. I can't wait for the smaller version cause it looks heavy! lol! Great review!
The area in the slider that you wanted to click is called a "detent" so when you have a slider or knob that has an area where they click into or come to a rest in the middle its called a "detent". This unit is amazing I would like to get one.
Great video. Very useful. And fun. Question. Don't you think the buttons in the front are a bit vulnerable? I'm guessing you can easily hit them with something walking by or with moving.
Things I am missing : - internal HD space for standalone - tidal streaming in standalone - lights management in standalone So long, I am going with my prime 4 that still is ahead of the game obviously... ... also would be nice to have 4 waveforms simultaiously.
I got my prime 4 before the pandemic & it was $1300, middle of pandemic that prime increased in price to $1800. MY GOD $3K for a pioneer that has all the same technical DJ features, including the sound effects & functionality, but minus the streaming services and internal drive capability. What ever Pioneer is smoking they're having us front the bill for them.
@@djchrisdisc There's a lot missing on the prime 4 that are seldom or never talked about. Mostly because users of the Prime 4 who love it don't have the knowledge about the differences or have, but don't use them. For us who do need those features it's critical features which makes me wonder why Denon skipped on those or why they at least haven't implemented the ones that should be easy to fix with a software update. i got the Prime 4, and to me it wa a brick, and I had spend hours to research and knew just about everything all the reviewers and Denon themselves told about it. Took me about 5 minutes before i realized all that was missing, and while i couldn't get rid of it fast enough, it took me 3 months and a huge loss of money, which is a whole other problem in itself. So Pioneer it is, for me. At least i gave Denon a chance and I'm happy for all of you who love their new gear.
Hey Nick, question for ya. So we know Pioneer stated that you cant hook up the unit to CDJ3000s or DJS1000 via ProDj Link. Do you have a work around this issue? Will hooking up to a laptop bypass this challenge and enable conventional syncing to the external units? Just connecting those units via RCA creates extra work if you just want to get creative and not work about beatmatching and nudging. Feedback much appreciated. Appreciate your content.
I just ordered it and can't wait to have it. BUT, there are, as you said, a few cons. The cue buttons can`t be assigned to other functions, like my SZ2 for example, like rolls, slicer, sampler, etc. Why didn´t they put a DMX out and stem buttons on it, like the FLX10? I hope they have Stems always on the screen, when playing with serato. Why not making a touchscreen which you can flip up/down? Now the flightcases have to be much bigger too, to make it fit. And honestly, when did you use ever a second zone? And if so, make it compatible with SONOS and/or HEOS. No DVS? Why? I love the design though and the features like 3 USB ports, WiFi, Bluetooth and the big touchscreen. Let´s hope I have just as much fun the next years , like I had with my SZ2 :)
So it appears to me from watching closely that every mention of Serato you suggest best to use it in standalone lol. Who directed you to say that rekordbox or Pioneer?
How about making and upgrading the mid level controllers, for us DJs that aren't loaded. This is not as mobile, as the DDJ 1000 srt. Tell Pioneer to fix and come out with a better model to replace the DDJ 1000 srt Serato version. Way to go Nick, they listened to you about the IEC Powercord, and they are sending you gear. Your the BEST!!!
Nick, Great review love it and it's features are sick... Love the touchscreen but I'm hesitant to use without laptop? What type of reforming of harddrive would you have to do? Watched video twice she's a beauty though design is sick .. air currently use the Pioneer SZ2 and love it.
"in the standalone world... this thing stands alone" WELL👏PLAYED, 👏SIR
Haha my first dad joke!! 🤣 🙏🏼🙏🏼
In conclusion, they took the DJ-XZ, added usb-c, slapped a bigger screen, added two more screens and updated the software.
Don't get me wrong, it's a nice piece of kit, but theres nothing new or revolutionary for the price. Personally, I'm still working with the DDJ-1000 and I've yet to see a new controller that will impress me enough to upgrade.
Lacking internal storage as a sata drive
8k for a stand alone controller, rather pay the extra and get the cdj 3000
@Charles13X in Australia to buy the unit 8k
Haven’t been a live/club dj since 2008, back when 1210s and Cdjs were king. USB technology is completely new and I’m keen to get back into it. Buying this after your thorough review. Thanks
To me, it looks like Pioneer designed this to be the center piece of a Hi-Fi system in some ones living room rather than in a nightclub or mobile DJ's set up.
I feel like this is more of a high end, in home, art piece. Like you're the DJ that displays this in their living room for guests when they come over.
That's it. It's just to floss the equipment. Eye candy but if your dj skills suck. No ear candy. Cheers 🥂mate lol.
It's a night club piece.
home , private parties, clubs also but not for big gigs when u need real cdjs and mixer
@@karomusic3039 this easier and for all events
i like the fact that they are being creative with the design, the controller market needs a jolt in that area
I agree but it doesn't justify that inflated price 🤣
@@renechang2406it definitely justifies. The jog wheels are big and essentially the same ones on the cdj3000s. The interface is big. It’s one of the best standalones.
Great review Nick, love hearing your perspectives on this, and I’m excited to see more videos like it from you!
Thanks so much Mojaxx!! Means a lot coming from the goat of reviews 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Didn't you say the x-fader wasn't a Magvel in your review? Yet Nick is saying it's the newest gen Magvel. Which is it?
@@apexpredator_jku Crossfader review said it wasn't a Magvel as well in their review
@@apexpredator_jku it is not a magvel. I was told wrong and since edited it out of my review
I’m an all around Wedding, Event and Nightclub DJ. This is not some living room display piece. The Opus Quad is everything a true professional needs to run any level of event. I will own one within 60 days. Thanks for helping me confirm my suspicions, Nick…The Opus Quad is definitely for Mobile Party Productions!
Hey Nick you did an awesome and detailed review of this controller. Everything we need to know you covered it. I really hope Pioneer gifted you this controller because I don't know anyone who can review this controller better than you did. Kuddos!
Lacking the not a true stand alone / i use tidal because i cannot download all my musical also lacking sata drive demon is still king good try pioneer but did not krack it
@@alanaban3519 He did mention that streaming services were not available at the time.
I just ordered min at Djx last week. Can't wait to get my hands on it. Moving from the XZ to this...
Pioneer makes the dollar store variety of the Prime 4 and everybody loses their mind on the internet...
I think this is wonderful.
It's about time Pioneer makes something to actually compete with Denon DJ.
Compete with the prime 4? 😂
No contest; Prime 4 hands down
Time to up grade the prine 4; with bluetooth i/o
@@alanaban3519
Umm yeah, cause Bluetooth is a killer feature all of a sudden
Agreed, Prime been had internal recording, song sorting by name, bpm, key, etc, internal HD, usb and SD,
It's awesome to see a fresh take on the controller. I love that they integrated the cdj 3000 style controls, it makes it much more versatile. I see these sitting in clubs with 3000s plugged into the 1 and 4 channels and linked into the ethernet port. If this proves as durable as the 3000s it's going to turn into the next club standard
@Terry Jackson I am sorry that I misunderstood you. 😅
It's one of the best-looking all-in-one controllers I've seen to date. Very Nice! Thanks for the quick demo.
From ousted spoiler... To top influencer/insider. I am here for this! Great review Nick!
Also this controller is so dope fam.
Would like to see a comparison with the denon prime 4
1. Fix the nasty color and beat effects deadzone (Horrible... other owners agree with me on this one)
2. Enable on-board conversion for legacy pioneer playlists or add support legacy playlists
3. Fix some of the effect ergonomics and X-Y pad behavior
4. Give us software master EQ
I like the design and it resemble a Denon DJ Prime 4. I watched your entire review and lost it on no streaming out the gate. WOW! I just did a gig on my Denon DJ SC Live (shameless plug), but I had my hotspot from my phone and streamed with beatsource and Amazon music, did't miss a beat (pun intended). Now for $3k, they got a helluva journey with this one. I'm good with what I got, but great review as always.
This unit seems to meet all my specific DJ needs of the XZ & Rx3 combined and I agree with you on the look of it, looks good. Reminds of the wood side panelling on some classic synthesisers. Top review - love your style!
Informative review, Nick. Thank you! If I didn't use a laptop, this would be an immediate purchase. I'm hoping Pioneer release an updated DDJ-1000 in 2023. I'd like to see a high-end DAC for improved sound quality and a LOT more new FX options. Anything else is a bonus! Keep doing the great work :)
What is putting you off?
It works beautifully with a laptop
This gives me hope for pioneer to come out with a standalone battle mixer! Solid review on this Opus Quad
Sweet, Denon had all this aside from Bluetooth 3 years ago.
well theyre kinda like Apple of the dh world
True and we can stream from Dropbox, beatsource link, etc and our laptops to our players wirelessly. Or just plug into one of the three USB ports with stand alone track analysis.
There's always that one Denon spokesperson
Great review … you clearly love the craft and it shows. Keep up the good work 👏
Best review I've seen.
Hey Nick, great review. One cavyat though - there is no smooth echo on the DJM - S7!
Had to show luv bruva when you dropped Ultra Flavour! 💯 ❤️ 🇬🇧 BANGER! subbed
I don't always agree with you, but I like you, Nick
I am taken back by how quality the sound is. Never have I heard better on a all in one controller
Thank you so much for information. You are a real DJ
ULTRAFLAVA, tuneage. Great review dude. That thing is a beast.
Great video. Nice that you’re so early on it. Kudos my friend.
Simply amazing. I loved the design and curves. The only downside is the price. But being a premium product, we couldn't expect anything different in terms of price.
Yes you can expect something else. Denon has the Prime4 at 1k less and the SC Live 4 that can do almost all the same things plus has streaming services is even half the price
@@Motel-Music indeed. denon has the upper hand when it comes to streaming services.
I feel like the 3rd and 4th deck can just be dedicated to the zones so not needing to have the wave form on as they are usually pre mixed for background music in another room
It seems great. Hopefully they will add 4 waveforms on top each other as you metioned. Its crucial since this thing makes everything easier.
Great video nick! Fun to watch and a learned something!
Now makes sense why Nick didn't do a commentary on this leak or the FLX10
Effects and tech side is on fire!!! House DJs got a serious upgrade..
This is definitely made and geared towards the house/trance DJs!!! I love it. I can't see any mobile DJ hauling this controller to gigs every weekend, no way!!!
Sweet Nick. Got the Pioneer hookups. Well done!! Looks like a tidy device
It is a beautiful piece of equipment ,but that price?!?! I would imagine this would be the flagship model. The size alone tells you this is more a house set . I can see folks using this in clubs and venues. I can't wait for the smaller version cause it looks heavy! lol! Great review!
I could buy a good used car for the price I'm good
Yo nick my brother your mad nice on the tunetables. Your mixing is amazing
Nick, do you see them coming out with a smaller cheaper 2 channel in the near future?
The area in the slider that you wanted to click is called a "detent" so when you have a slider or knob that has an area where they click into or come to a rest in the middle its called a "detent".
This unit is amazing I would like to get one.
Great video. Very useful. And fun.
Question. Don't you think the buttons in the front are a bit vulnerable? I'm guessing you can easily hit them with something walking by or with moving.
Assuming no STEMS since no Serato correct?
Would I be able to use a ssd drive with it?
Love the design and features the price point is steep but we will see where it lands. Thanks Nicky
Am i picky when saying this is a fancy pioneer version of the denon prime 4?
“beat FX setup like a f*ck around and find out chart” bro I lost it 🤣
Amazing review very informative
Does the deck colors have daytime mode?
Great review!! I want one of these bad boys.
Excellent review! Ending the video with a pun was hilarious. Hope the alien thought it was funny, we wouldn’t want global destruction over it 😂
Great Video brother. Would Have been nice to actually see you play around with the unit maybe a part 2 video. Thanks
Things I am missing :
- internal HD space for standalone
- tidal streaming in standalone
- lights management in standalone
So long, I am going with my prime 4 that still is ahead of the game obviously...
... also would be nice to have 4 waveforms simultaiously.
I got my prime 4 before the pandemic & it was $1300, middle of pandemic that prime increased in price to $1800. MY GOD $3K for a pioneer that has all the same technical DJ features, including the sound effects & functionality, but minus the streaming services and internal drive capability. What ever Pioneer is smoking they're having us front the bill for them.
@@djchrisdisc There's a lot missing on the prime 4 that are seldom or never talked about. Mostly because users of the Prime 4 who love it don't have the knowledge about the differences or have, but don't use them. For us who do need those features it's critical features which makes me wonder why Denon skipped on those or why they at least haven't implemented the ones that should be easy to fix with a software update. i got the Prime 4, and to me it wa a brick, and I had spend hours to research and knew just about everything all the reviewers and Denon themselves told about it. Took me about 5 minutes before i realized all that was missing, and while i couldn't get rid of it fast enough, it took me 3 months and a huge loss of money, which is a whole other problem in itself. So Pioneer it is, for me. At least i gave Denon a chance and I'm happy for all of you who love their new gear.
Heptagon brother...knowledge is power! ..cop knocking killed me by the way! funny AF!
What setting do you put it on to make Scratching sound so Precise
Hey buddy - any chance you can help make a video on how to save your serato crates to an external hard drive?
This thing is so fire I’d want it for my home studio. Idk if I’d even take it out even tho it would be perfect for weddings. It’s too pretty! Lol!
The upgrade is in the speed...If you're gonna be spinning for the next 10 years plus it's worth considering 💯
😅 man your intro is killer lol 😂
Does opus quad have a USB mix return Digital mix to record in Serato or Rekordbox ? (on MAC/PC) ? or stream ?
for me veery important question: are there effects on the line/phono input? thx for the review!!!
Yes you can assign the FX to any channel!
@@NickSpinelli nice!!! i miss this a lot on my prime4... has no effects on line/phono ^^
awesome good job Nick.
Nick, thanks for the great review!
What audio monitors you have?
Thanks!
Great review as always 💪🏾💪🏾 Are you using your new camera(your phone) I can see a big difference in the vid
Can this thing read Serato crates? We don’t use Rekordbox
Would you buy this over the New Flex? Just using it for hone use and occasional gigs.😊
Hey Nick, question for ya. So we know Pioneer stated that you cant hook up the unit to CDJ3000s or DJS1000 via ProDj Link. Do you have a work around this issue? Will hooking up to a laptop bypass this challenge and enable conventional syncing to the external units? Just connecting those units via RCA creates extra work if you just want to get creative and not work about beatmatching and nudging. Feedback much appreciated. Appreciate your content.
What speakers are behind? They look great
I’m thinking about making it my first pioneer controller but I’m also asking my self would it work with serato stems?
Man's said "if he abducts me & play with my private parts I swear to God" 😂🤣😂🤣☠️☠️☠️😂🤣😂🤣
Can you use Beatport from the machine ?
Mr Nick… hello sir.
Off subject but where did you get those wall vinyl holders.. I wouldn’t know what to call them.
Great video… nice job.
Two questions : how’s the sound quality compared to the nexus stuff & can you stream Netflix on that big screen in the middle ????
I just ordered it and can't wait to have it. BUT, there are, as you said, a few cons.
The cue buttons can`t be assigned to other functions, like my SZ2 for example, like rolls, slicer, sampler, etc.
Why didn´t they put a DMX out and stem buttons on it, like the FLX10? I hope they have Stems always on the screen, when playing with serato.
Why not making a touchscreen which you can flip up/down? Now the flightcases have to be much bigger too, to make it fit.
And honestly, when did you use ever a second zone? And if so, make it compatible with SONOS and/or HEOS.
No DVS? Why?
I love the design though and the features like 3 USB ports, WiFi, Bluetooth and the big touchscreen. Let´s hope I have just as much fun the next years , like I had with my SZ2 :)
So it appears to me from watching closely that every mention of Serato you suggest best to use it in standalone lol. Who directed you to say that rekordbox or Pioneer?
So has Alpha Theta adressed the issue with dying usb ports, or what?
have you ever played on the RZX?
can we use pioneer rmx1000 and dj sp2 with opus quad .. thx
How about making and upgrading the mid level controllers, for us DJs that aren't loaded. This is not as mobile, as the DDJ 1000 srt. Tell Pioneer to fix and come out with a better model to replace the DDJ 1000 srt Serato version. Way to go Nick, they listened to you about the IEC Powercord, and they are sending you gear. Your the BEST!!!
Is there any new controllers coming out that's on par with DDJ1000SRT? Been holding off, but I might just get on the wait list.
Nick does it have a scratch bank
Thing looks really cool. Getting back to lugging around two 1200's weight again.
I Just got my REV7 yesterday... Now this comes out LOL
Wow!..I love it..👽🙌🔥
how big and heavy is it compared to the xz?
I'd love to try it. It's gonna feel weird not having a laptop to go w/ it tho.
Love it. Nice work Nick 🫡
Does the s7 actually have smooth echo?
💀💀💀💀 I couldn't stop laughing at the intro! lol
Why does mine not showing the wave form for each track
Can someone help 🤔
That intro is awesome. That controller is great but I would need a bigger vehicle to move it.
What are the streaming options like in standalone?
Like zero
Great review. Can’t wait to get one
Love it, might be in my cart very soon
Very nice, not sure if i'd buy it right away, just brought the REV-7 and the FLX-4 to do smaller gigs !!!!!
Can you show us how it works with a laoptop? I know it’s standalone
Nick, Great review love it and it's features are sick... Love the touchscreen but I'm hesitant to use without laptop? What type of reforming of harddrive would you have to do? Watched video twice she's a beauty though design is sick .. air currently use the Pioneer SZ2 and love it.
Anyone try with turntables? I wonder if the preamp ok the mixer is good enough for sound quality? Most controllers suck with the sound for vinyl.
it streams to soundcloud no?
You agree with me that flex10 does the same as this controller but much cheaper
What? Obviously not. You are wrong.
With the naming of this being Opus Quad, what is the likelihood of a 2 channel version? Opus Bi?