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Xone 42 vs Pioneer DJM700
Posted on: 06.09.2011 by Hipolito Scionti
After moving from vinyl and serato to VCI SE (which I still love) I've decided I just love mixing on decks and so I'm gonna get TSP2 (audio 10) but I want a new mixer too.

My budget is around
Dorie Scelzo
26.01.2012		Hmm
Romelia Stankard
26.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
Also because filters don't sound punchy
Dorie Scelzo
26.01.2012		Hmm
Romelia Stankard
26.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
Also because filters don't sound punchy
Marcos Zelko
14.10.2012
Originally Posted by photojojo
You can run all of Traktor's decks with an Audio 8 if you can find a used one. You can plug a mic (or anything with it's own audio interface) straight into the mixer If you use the loop recorder or want to add a Maschine you'll need a 10. If you don't mind some audio routing tomfoolery you can do all that with an 8 as well, by going mono.
Thanks for the reply. I believe I'll be going with the audio 10 then, I'll eventually work my way up to adding the maschine into my live setup. What if I just run maschine into deck 4 on the xone 92? and run 3 decks from traktor onto the remaining decks. I don't believe I'll need more then that to be honest.
Leeanna Ayla
14.10.2012
Originally Posted by SJJVEN
So If I pickup a xone 92 would all I need to play with traktor is a audio 10 soundcard? I currently have 1 k2 but plan on adding another. I'm a noob when it comes to mixing with an external mixer
You can run all of Traktor's decks with an Audio 8 if you can find a used one. You can plug a mic (or anything with it's own audio interface) straight into the mixer If you use the loop recorder or want to add a Maschine you'll need a 10. If you don't mind some audio routing tomfoolery you can do all that with an 8 as well, by going mono.
Sherry Nyblom
13.10.2012
Originally Posted by Garygary1
Xone 42. The full kill EQ's already make it better than the 700, then you add the filters and superior sound quality and the win is pretty clear.
What about build quality ? Read some hardware problems with cheaper xone's , where pioneers are built like tanks ?
Dorie Scelzo
26.01.2012		Hmm
Romelia Stankard
26.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
Also because filters don't sound punchy
Dorie Scelzo
25.01.2012
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
I was convinced my 4D xone filters sounded slightly better and punchier than my 92 filters, although that may have been my imagination because you would believe they use the same circuitry.
Also because filters don't sound punchy
Hipolito Scionti
25.01.2012
Originally Posted by Destrukto
Gees, talking about prices, I checked Decks for a few comparisons and saw the 4D is now cheaper than a 92. Who would've thought the day would come.
And it's Traktor scratch certified... which is a nice touch too. If it had been at this price when I picked up my second hand DJM800 i probs would have plumped for it instead.
Romelia Stankard
25.01.2012
Originally Posted by Destrukto
Gees, talking about prices, I checked Decks for a few comparisons and saw the 4D is now cheaper than a 92. Who would've thought the day would come.
I like the 4D mixer a lot better than the 92. I actually like a normal 3 band EQ better, the layout is a little better and the FX routing is better. Also I was convinced my 4D xone filters sounded slightly better and punchier than my 92 filters, although that may have been my imagination because you would believe they use the same circuitry.
Ella Rick
07.09.2011
Originally Posted by BigUns
You can get the 92 for around 800 on ebay these days and they are built like a tank and last forever so dont need to worry as much as with other used goods.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOXED-ALLE...item2313f4c0ab

I got one of the old one's second hand a couple of years back so its like 7 or so years old and everything on it works good as new
+1
Marcos Zelko
14.10.2012
Originally Posted by photojojo
You can run all of Traktor's decks with an Audio 8 if you can find a used one. You can plug a mic (or anything with it's own audio interface) straight into the mixer If you use the loop recorder or want to add a Maschine you'll need a 10. If you don't mind some audio routing tomfoolery you can do all that with an 8 as well, by going mono.
Thanks for the reply. I believe I'll be going with the audio 10 then, I'll eventually work my way up to adding the maschine into my live setup. What if I just run maschine into deck 4 on the xone 92? and run 3 decks from traktor onto the remaining decks. I don't believe I'll need more then that to be honest.
Vikki Jeannoel
14.10.2012		http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-DJ...item43b462dd12
Leeanna Ayla
14.10.2012
Originally Posted by SJJVEN
So If I pickup a xone 92 would all I need to play with traktor is a audio 10 soundcard? I currently have 1 k2 but plan on adding another. I'm a noob when it comes to mixing with an external mixer
You can run all of Traktor's decks with an Audio 8 if you can find a used one. You can plug a mic (or anything with it's own audio interface) straight into the mixer If you use the loop recorder or want to add a Maschine you'll need a 10. If you don't mind some audio routing tomfoolery you can do all that with an 8 as well, by going mono.
Annalisa Shogren
14.10.2012		I have to say I do love my DJM 700. Although I'm strictly a bedroom DJ, it has everything I need. Send/Return if I ever thought about getting an EFX or RMX unit. Plus, I got it for a bargain.

And yesterday (take this as a negative or a plus) I replaced the headphone jack on it (I know, it's bad they wear out but shit happens) and it wasn't too much of a complicated procedure at all. Although it's handy having my Dad about who is good with this stuff.

Saying that, I haven't had the chance to lay my hands on a Xone 42. Although I had exactly the same choice and when it came down to it I just thought I may as well go with the standard that you're likely to see in a club (it's laid out very much the same as the DJM 800) and it has built in effects, seeing as I'm not overly keen on Traktor's effects. Plus, the filter is alright too.

However, if a Xone 92/DJM 800 came up at a good price... I'd probably go for that.

In the future perhaps I'd go for a DJM 850.
Marcos Zelko
13.10.2012		So If I pickup a xone 92 would all I need to play with traktor is a audio 10 soundcard? I currently have 1 k2 but plan on adding another. I'm a noob when it comes to mixing with an external mixer
Sherry Nyblom
13.10.2012
Originally Posted by Garygary1
Xone 42. The full kill EQ's already make it better than the 700, then you add the filters and superior sound quality and the win is pretty clear.
What about build quality ? Read some hardware problems with cheaper xone's , where pioneers are built like tanks ?
Dorie Scelzo
26.01.2012		Hmm
Romelia Stankard
26.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
Also because filters don't sound punchy
Dorie Scelzo
25.01.2012
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
I was convinced my 4D xone filters sounded slightly better and punchier than my 92 filters, although that may have been my imagination because you would believe they use the same circuitry.
Also because filters don't sound punchy
Ola Fornwalt
25.01.2012		xone 42 the eqs on the pioneer mixers are wack
Hipolito Scionti
25.01.2012
Originally Posted by Destrukto
Gees, talking about prices, I checked Decks for a few comparisons and saw the 4D is now cheaper than a 92. Who would've thought the day would come.
And it's Traktor scratch certified... which is a nice touch too. If it had been at this price when I picked up my second hand DJM800 i probs would have plumped for it instead.
Romelia Stankard
25.01.2012
Originally Posted by Destrukto
Gees, talking about prices, I checked Decks for a few comparisons and saw the 4D is now cheaper than a 92. Who would've thought the day would come.
I like the 4D mixer a lot better than the 92. I actually like a normal 3 band EQ better, the layout is a little better and the FX routing is better. Also I was convinced my 4D xone filters sounded slightly better and punchier than my 92 filters, although that may have been my imagination because you would believe they use the same circuitry.
Torie Hollobaugh
25.01.2012		Gees, talking about prices, I checked Decks for a few comparisons and saw the 4D is now cheaper than a 92. Who would've thought the day would come.
Romelia Stankard
25.01.2012		42 all day. The 700 is pretty annoying with no colour filter knobs
Mimi Mahaffee
25.01.2012		Yeah the 800 is digital..
and thats what I dont like with it..
The sound feels kind of sharp and harsch, not near the warmth of xone 62/92.

I'm also on the crossroads between staying with my djm 800 or change to xone 62/92.

I'm more of a hifi guy so I believe ill end up with a xone mixer.
Hipolito Scionti
22.09.2011		Picked up a mint 2nd hand Pioneer DJM800 toevening . Gonna hook it up tomozza.

Well excited
Hipolito Scionti
20.09.2011		Xone mixers are cooler, but I just love pioneer FX.

Am believeing second hand DJM 800 now. What I want is a really crisp sounding mixer that has like 0 noise coming out of it... so probably digital.

The 800 is digital right? Built in soundcard etc.

My current DJM 600 hisses when no music is played... me no likey
Ella Rick
07.09.2011
Originally Posted by BigUns
You can get the 92 for around 800 on ebay these days and they are built like a tank and last forever so dont need to worry as much as with other used goods.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOXED-ALLE...item2313f4c0ab

I got one of the old one's second hand a couple of years back so its like 7 or so years old and everything on it works good as new
+1
Paulette Stolhand
07.09.2011		You can get the 92 for around 800 on ebay these days and they are built like a tank and last forever so dont need to worry as much as with other used goods.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOXED-ALLE...item2313f4c0ab

I got one of the old one's second hand a couple of years back so its like 7 or so years old and everything on it works good as new
Hipolito Scionti
07.09.2011
Originally Posted by Kaek
For around the same price why not get the Denon X1600? Excellent FX engine, midi mappable, with an entire area dedicated to custom midi mappings, traktor scratch certified etc.
Yeah... might be the vibe. I'm going to go and have a look this weekend at all three
Monroe Vandeslunt
06.09.2011		For around the same price why not get the Denon X1600? Excellent FX engine, midi mappable, with an entire area dedicated to custom midi mappings, traktor scratch certified etc.
Chas Giraldez
06.09.2011		Xone 42. The full kill EQ's already make it better than the 700, then you add the filters and superior sound quality and the win is pretty clear.
Yee Bedilion
06.09.2011		Hey, I don't mean to hi-jack but i'm in a similar boat.

If you guys weren't using software would you still pick xone 42?


I was believeing of getting the xone 42 and eventually a KP3.

The way it wired to me is that I could run a traktor thru the effect loop and grab a loop with the KP3 and then I could turn the w/d down on the channel I grabbed it from and turn it up on an empty channel and keep going.

3 channels would be more optimum but it seems the only good option there is nuo3. I believe it would be just as well get a xone if I'm going at it.

I'd get a djm-900 but then i'd have to have cdj-900. Not that much flow around.
Leeanna Ayla
06.09.2011		If you go DJM you could probably get an 800 at a decent deal used.
Hipolito Scionti
06.09.2011		I do love the xone filters... On the 42 I only get the one filter right. Is it worth going For the xone 62?

However I'm still feeling like the 700 is worth it for fx...

Actually the djm800 fx wise looks the tits
Mauro Left
06.09.2011		If it was me i'd be going with the Xone 42.

Because i only use Traktor's Fx.
but if i wanted effects from the mixer i'd go with the DJM 700.
Delila Vandommelen
06.09.2011		Xone for the isolator EQs, mouth-watering filter and great sound/headroom.
Biased though

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