@CireKGDJ Nope, its an analog mixer and its not midi capable nor will it work as a sound card for traktor. You can use this though if youre playing traktor DVS with a separate sound card of course. I also migrated from DDM4000 to this mixer and no way im turning back.
I find that on my Xone 42 I can't find any decent use for the filter to x-fader switch. I thought that it might allow you to do a new gradual filter sweep whilst also bringing the x-fader in - it just seems to do nothing useful whatever filter type is selected. Can anyone tell me about there experiences with it?
Hi, Thanks for the review, very informative and well presented.
I currently have a Behringer DJX750 mixer and am looking to upgrade as I've heard so many negative things about it, and so many positve things about the Xone mixers (42, 92 etc.)
My question is - if I were to upgrade to a Xone 42 what difference would I see compared to my DJX750? Obviously the filters but what about sound quality and EQ etc. - just how much better is it? Is it worth upgrading for? Thanks for any advice on this.
Maybe I should have mentioned that I mix trance , so I'm not in the market for a mixer with loads of FX such as the DJM800 ... that's one of the reasons I'm looking at the Xone mixers.
@smurkej You might as well keep your current mixer for as long as you can until it blows up itself (shouldn't take long lol) and use it as a doorstep. The sound quality and overall build of Xone mixers is WAY beyond of Behringers. You will notice the difference right away. In the end, you should eventually upgrade, and I'm sure you'll feel much better when the Behringer is broken. :)
@clockwork421 you k now ur right, I started using 2 channels with kontrol (sync auto) and for the 400s I set it up as straight so traktor doesn't mess with tempo....honestly, this makes you lose practice for beatmatching but then again....that wont be necessary with time I guess...
@sezuor he meant that i am not using then to beatmatch like they are supposed to. with software and sync button, the cdjs literally become just a control. you can beatmatch with traktor though, but by the vid you can see that i dont really use the jog wheel that much. cdj400s could easyly be one of the best cdjs ever made by pioneer. at least to learn and play in medium to big venues.
@igel78 igel, thanks for asking. Actually these faders are logarithmic, in increments, the real difference is per say from 75% of fader up. below that no real difference is felt. Now, i once saw a guy make a mod on a Xone 92 where he made them linear, meaning that the increments in volume wpuld be constant throughout the entire fader sweep. IDK if that answered ur question. Anyway, u learn to use it and this mixer is great. That is not a reason not to buy.
Hi, emireitor. Thanks for the great review. Just wondering: for the headphone cueing: do you hear adjustments of your EQ through the headphones? For example, if I cut the bass (on the EQ), do you hear that bass-cut in the headphones, too? Is there an option to turn this on/off like on the Xone:92? Thanks again for making this review!
@DJmarekPrice my friend, thanks for ur question. The EQ adjustments also apply to the monitoring system. Any changes you make, you will also hear them on your cued channedl in your headphones. No button or switch is specific to enable/disable this. I hope this helped.
hahaha oké thanks for responding to me so fast !!! i have a djm 500 now and its yeah enjoying the ''only effect'' i use are the echo an delays and the sound sucks !! :S I think you convinced me of taking a allen&Heath Xone 42.
hahaha oké thanks for responding to me so fast !!! i have a djm 500 now and its yeah enjoying the ''only effect'' i use are the echo an delays and the sound sucks !! :S I think you conviced me of taking a allen&Heath Xone 42.
eey man. i really like your revieuw but there are no effects on this mixer. exept for the filter are they build in...? or do you need a external effects drive
@incasa2009 hey incasa, no, there are no effects on this mixer, other than the filters, which to be honest I like a lot. Pioneer has too much stuff and some djs over do it. I like to keep the music original and apply filters to make drops more fun . I do have a effects machine, efx500, but only use echo and delays...other stuff i get from traktor. hope that helped and DONT USE FLANGER, ITS SO GAY
I'm sold, great review! However, is it possible to use all the channels by mixing internally and connect my audio 2 dj soundcard in the USB audio interface?
@iDouglas91 hi, i dont quite understand your question....if you want to use all 4 channels with the mixer and traktor, you will need 2 kontrols OR 2 cd/turntables, unless you want to be pressing buttons on the laptop....
@iDouglas91 you can buy a xone 2d an route the outputs on the 2d to the 42 inputs , hook a usb to a laptop and start midi mapping your controls on the 2d and then mix away
Hi, your video is very informative. I Have a xone 22 and I like it much but planning to return and buy either the Xone 32 or xone 42. What happened to your xone 32 the one you used in your video demo? Did you return it?. Hope you don't mind sharing your experience. Thanks inadvance
@gflor63 I really liked the xone 32, nothing wrong with it, <i just wanted to upgrade and try mixing with 4 channels, try to get the new line of xone mixers, the graphite versions (dark color) are awesome. <just go with your needs, if you need 4 channels and have the money, i would suggest the 42, cheers!
The one reason i would not buy this mixer is because of the channel faders, they aren't linear at all, and as you pointed out, the bottom 2/3s does hardly anything! What is the point in having 60mm faders if it's only the top 20mm that really does anything. Good review though man, nice and clear.
Oh and also, there is no MIDI on this mixer. The USB socket is for playing music off of you computer into the mic channel.
i got the Xone 22 since 1 year now, my friends and i are planning to do own nights, so i am looked for a 4channel mixer by Allen&Heath.
I have to say that this is the only useful and pretty informative review you can get on the web! great work with this interview, showing all controls & in/outputs!
@JyGius hi, the mixer is great. the knobs are not 'hard' but you feel quality instead of being all soft like a toy. Buttons are awesome, no clicks or bangs so they never break.
@Localicu I like mixing 3 usually, but sometimes 4 is more fun, they have to be tracks that are not too busy and need to flow nicely, I usually mix the regular two but keep one or two loops from other, check out my short mix from setp. you'll see what I'm talking bout, cheers
hmhm, I also have the 42... I have one complain: the record out is independent from the main volume! If you have a look into the manuel: you can see a diagram which show through which knobs the music flows. simply shown:
cdplayer->trim->EQ->upfader->crossfader->connection to record out->main out/ booth out
Its not a midi controller I believe and that usb is just for recording. I may be wrong though, nice mixer, I currently have the XOne 32 which I bought cause of your review, much appreciate it. Now I think im gonna get this as well lol...
@CireKGDJ Nope, its an analog mixer and its not midi capable nor will it work as a sound card for traktor. You can use this though if youre playing traktor DVS with a separate sound card of course. I also migrated from DDM4000 to this mixer and no way im turning back.
Spinhead71 1 month ago
nice!
track ID?
shockwaveDJofficial 1 month ago
Does this work with traktor pro?
DaveSheardd 1 month ago
thats one sexy mixer!
clyrenternal 1 month ago
If using Traktor, can you run Traktor on all 4 channels of the Xone 42 Mixer??
elmachotefly 2 months ago
So you can connect it to Traktor?
sebbef 2 months ago
I find that on my Xone 42 I can't find any decent use for the filter to x-fader switch. I thought that it might allow you to do a new gradual filter sweep whilst also bringing the x-fader in - it just seems to do nothing useful whatever filter type is selected. Can anyone tell me about there experiences with it?
matthewjones1982 2 months ago
Hi what monitors are you using? Any recommendations?
tntmofo 2 months ago
Thanks
sezuor 4 months ago
perfect review!
DJGPR2 4 months ago 2
Hi, Thanks for the review, very informative and well presented.
I currently have a Behringer DJX750 mixer and am looking to upgrade as I've heard so many negative things about it, and so many positve things about the Xone mixers (42, 92 etc.)
My question is - if I were to upgrade to a Xone 42 what difference would I see compared to my DJX750? Obviously the filters but what about sound quality and EQ etc. - just how much better is it? Is it worth upgrading for? Thanks for any advice on this.
smurkej 4 months ago
@smurkej
Maybe I should have mentioned that I mix trance , so I'm not in the market for a mixer with loads of FX such as the DJM800 ... that's one of the reasons I'm looking at the Xone mixers.
smurkej 4 months ago
@smurkej You might as well keep your current mixer for as long as you can until it blows up itself (shouldn't take long lol) and use it as a doorstep. The sound quality and overall build of Xone mixers is WAY beyond of Behringers. You will notice the difference right away. In the end, you should eventually upgrade, and I'm sure you'll feel much better when the Behringer is broken. :)
NinjasBlueiPod 4 months ago
@smurkej
you can NOT combine a Behringer with an Allen&Heath.. it's just not relevant!!
The sound of di Allen&Heath is 10000000000000000000000000times better :)
floadinnature 4 months ago
why you made a Fuck up sign ?
Die fucking devil
ruffstereo 4 months ago
I dont get it, whats so nice about it? It doesent seem to have effects, it looks really sweet, but the only effect i can see is a filter?
SajjkBeats 5 months ago in playlist Fler videoklipp från emireitor
nice review and good taste, thanks a lot!
zauberhut 5 months ago
Great review. Sad to see 400s being used as controllers essentially though.
clockwork421 5 months ago
@clockwork421 you k now ur right, I started using 2 channels with kontrol (sync auto) and for the 400s I set it up as straight so traktor doesn't mess with tempo....honestly, this makes you lose practice for beatmatching but then again....that wont be necessary with time I guess...
emireitor 5 months ago
@clockwork421 could you explain why 400s are sad?
sezuor 3 months ago
@sezuor he meant that i am not using then to beatmatch like they are supposed to. with software and sync button, the cdjs literally become just a control. you can beatmatch with traktor though, but by the vid you can see that i dont really use the jog wheel that much. cdj400s could easyly be one of the best cdjs ever made by pioneer. at least to learn and play in medium to big venues.
cheers
emireitor 3 months ago
@emireitor
Exactly, I wish I had 400s to be used as the core base of my setup G. the 400s are staples STILL to this day. First real USB CDJ.
clockwork421 2 months ago
Hi, great review! One question about the line faders - can they be switched from linear to logarithmic - and: what's the default in your setup?
igel78 6 months ago
@igel78 igel, thanks for asking. Actually these faders are logarithmic, in increments, the real difference is per say from 75% of fader up. below that no real difference is felt. Now, i once saw a guy make a mod on a Xone 92 where he made them linear, meaning that the increments in volume wpuld be constant throughout the entire fader sweep. IDK if that answered ur question. Anyway, u learn to use it and this mixer is great. That is not a reason not to buy.
cheersssss
emireitor 6 months ago
Hi, emireitor. Thanks for the great review. Just wondering: for the headphone cueing: do you hear adjustments of your EQ through the headphones? For example, if I cut the bass (on the EQ), do you hear that bass-cut in the headphones, too? Is there an option to turn this on/off like on the Xone:92? Thanks again for making this review!
DJmarekPrice 7 months ago
@DJmarekPrice my friend, thanks for ur question. The EQ adjustments also apply to the monitoring system. Any changes you make, you will also hear them on your cued channedl in your headphones. No button or switch is specific to enable/disable this. I hope this helped.
Cheers
emireitor 6 months ago
excellent review dude!!!
tommitd3 8 months ago
ok im definately getting the xone 42 now, what a beast of a mixer, dont know why i thought pioneer shit would be better. goddamnit i cant wait
camper182 8 months ago
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camper182 8 months ago
so how is this better than djm 800 or even the djm 600? it has no effects and stuff?
camper182 8 months ago
Very very very nice quality!!!
vannelite 8 months ago
this is way better than the djm-800
im gonna buy it soon!
sauvagemusic 9 months ago
hahaha oké thanks for responding to me so fast !!! i have a djm 500 now and its yeah enjoying the ''only effect'' i use are the echo an delays and the sound sucks !! :S I think you convinced me of taking a allen&Heath Xone 42.
thanks ALOT and have fun with you mixer :P
incasa2009 9 months ago
hahaha oké thanks for responding to me so fast !!! i have a djm 500 now and its yeah enjoying the ''only effect'' i use are the echo an delays and the sound sucks !! :S I think you conviced me of taking a allen&Heath Xone 42.
thanks ALOT and have fun with you mixer :P
incasa2009 9 months ago
eey man. i really like your revieuw but there are no effects on this mixer. exept for the filter are they build in...? or do you need a external effects drive
i hope you answer my question. :D
cheerz
ps: the best revieuw so far
incasa2009 9 months ago
@incasa2009 hey incasa, no, there are no effects on this mixer, other than the filters, which to be honest I like a lot. Pioneer has too much stuff and some djs over do it. I like to keep the music original and apply filters to make drops more fun . I do have a effects machine, efx500, but only use echo and delays...other stuff i get from traktor. hope that helped and DONT USE FLANGER, ITS SO GAY
emireitor 9 months ago 7
@emireitor I do agree flangers are gay.. maybe except for trance though :P
sriv1671 9 months ago
@sriv1671 flanger is cool for harder and faster music
perceptivezz 7 months ago
@emireitor i agree with you bro!! FLANGER IS BULLSHIT!!
DJGPR2 4 months ago
I was debating between the djm 800 and the xone i think im going with the xone. Thanks for the review!
Bllacklight 10 months ago
@Bllacklight you will not be disappointed my friend B)
emireitor 10 months ago
The USB is not midi.
finerz1 10 months ago
@finerz1 that is correct. Thank you professor
emireitor 10 months ago
awesome review mate. I wonder how many people like myself you have convinced to buy this mixer!
Jaacckko0 11 months ago 4
can you use this mixer also with the computer ?
DjFeelTheMusic 11 months ago
great review man, thanks
antonispapadom 11 months ago
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quickbeeare 1 year ago
@quickbeeare same thing dude, a mixer will do its job regardless of what software. regards
emireitor 1 year ago
Great video man . thinking about getting this mixer and i think im sold.
spinviperus 1 year ago
I'm sold, great review! However, is it possible to use all the channels by mixing internally and connect my audio 2 dj soundcard in the USB audio interface?
iDouglas91 1 year ago
@iDouglas91 hi, i dont quite understand your question....if you want to use all 4 channels with the mixer and traktor, you will need 2 kontrols OR 2 cd/turntables, unless you want to be pressing buttons on the laptop....
emireitor 1 year ago
@iDouglas91 you can buy a xone 2d an route the outputs on the 2d to the 42 inputs , hook a usb to a laptop and start midi mapping your controls on the 2d and then mix away
djglobeone 1 year ago
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iDouglas91 1 year ago
Hi, your video is very informative. I Have a xone 22 and I like it much but planning to return and buy either the Xone 32 or xone 42. What happened to your xone 32 the one you used in your video demo? Did you return it?. Hope you don't mind sharing your experience. Thanks inadvance
gflor63 1 year ago
@gflor63 I really liked the xone 32, nothing wrong with it, <i just wanted to upgrade and try mixing with 4 channels, try to get the new line of xone mixers, the graphite versions (dark color) are awesome. <just go with your needs, if you need 4 channels and have the money, i would suggest the 42, cheers!
emireitor 1 year ago
The one reason i would not buy this mixer is because of the channel faders, they aren't linear at all, and as you pointed out, the bottom 2/3s does hardly anything! What is the point in having 60mm faders if it's only the top 20mm that really does anything. Good review though man, nice and clear.
Oh and also, there is no MIDI on this mixer. The USB socket is for playing music off of you computer into the mic channel.
martyn3200 1 year ago
@martyn3200 you are right man, thanks for your honesty, I;m kind og an A&H bitch thoug :D
emireitor 1 year ago
@martyn3200 r u sure? bc i'm about to buy it but damn! if what u r saying is true then WTF! i'm getting a djm
AndreSaldias 1 year ago
i got the Xone 22 since 1 year now, my friends and i are planning to do own nights, so i am looked for a 4channel mixer by Allen&Heath.
I have to say that this is the only useful and pretty informative review you can get on the web! great work with this interview, showing all controls & in/outputs!
hah, and nice music - love ;)
afr3ak 1 year ago
@afr3ak hey thanks a lot man, I am glad u found it useful !
emireitor 1 year ago
Just bought this baby with 2 800 MKII's, was going to buy the 32 but you saved me ;).
Thanks a bunch bro!
DjOrigins 1 year ago
@DjOrigins nice seet up dude!! hope you enjoy! glad i helped :)
emireitor 1 year ago
How is the construction quality? Are the potentiometer "hard" to turn? And the buttons? many thanks...
JyGius 1 year ago
@JyGius hi, the mixer is great. the knobs are not 'hard' but you feel quality instead of being all soft like a toy. Buttons are awesome, no clicks or bangs so they never break.
emireitor 1 year ago
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JyGius 1 year ago
Thanks for a great review. Considering this, denons best or djm 800.
DJNylen 1 year ago
very nice setup
will a 2nd hand traktor scratch perform well ?
SileDevil 1 year ago
@SileDevil hi, yes of course, as long as you have al the hardware you should be good.
emireitor 1 year ago
really great review!! and good music taste too;), how many channels do you actually use for your mix?
Localicu 1 year ago
@Localicu I like mixing 3 usually, but sometimes 4 is more fun, they have to be tracks that are not too busy and need to flow nicely, I usually mix the regular two but keep one or two loops from other, check out my short mix from setp. you'll see what I'm talking bout, cheers
emireitor 1 year ago
hmhm, I also have the 42... I have one complain: the record out is independent from the main volume! If you have a look into the manuel: you can see a diagram which show through which knobs the music flows. simply shown:
cdplayer->trim->EQ->upfader->crossfader->connection to record out->main out/ booth out
bruintjebruin 1 year ago
BTW really nice setup...
djmarkian 1 year ago
Its not a midi controller I believe and that usb is just for recording. I may be wrong though, nice mixer, I currently have the XOne 32 which I bought cause of your review, much appreciate it. Now I think im gonna get this as well lol...
djmarkian 1 year ago
hahaha nice dude, go for it!
emireitor 1 year ago
Nice review, was looking for a good one today and what a great timing. Thanks man!
JochenBjork 1 year ago