Pioneer XDJ-RX looks like an imposing controller. So imposing that it could well represent the beginning of a DJing career that will still be relevant in a year and even longer. Among the basic features the controller has 2 CDJ-players (without CD-slots) and a 2-channel mixer that works in a standalone mode. The latter means that you can connect external turntables, and even CDJ, and the panel with inputs and outputs is very extensive, because it has outputs for monitors, a master, and a microphone input with "Talkover" and equalizer knobs.

XDJ-RX platters are made in the style of DDJ-SX, with 4 pads below the displays to create CUE points, or to manipulate the loops. The full-color 7-inch LCD screen display tracks/playlists and waveforms. The mixer section consists of only 2 channels, has a library view knob, and buttons surrounding it, but otherwise it feels and acts like any professional brand mixer. Each channel has switchable inputs (digital and analog), as well as a 3-band equalizer.

Like almost all Pioneer mixers, since the 90s, XDJ-RX has "beat-matched FX" with echo, delay, and other effects that are tied to the track by BPM. It can be assigned to any of the channels: a microphone or a master. In addition, they are divided into post-fader and post-crossfader. Plus, on the surface of the device there is a section with the effects of "Sound Color" (noise, compression, bitcrusher, filter).

Rekordbox software is designed to integrate with XDJ-RX, and with other Pioneer equipment. It has nothing to do with Serato, Traktor, Virtual DJ, as it is not intended for performance. Rekordbox is more suitable for preparing future material. Preparing music in advance doesn’t imply some obvious things (analysis of waveforms, volume, pitch), but everything else that DJs usually do when preparing for a performance (for example, assigning CUE points and loops, checking the grid, and separating tracks according to priorities).