Introducing the Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV5
In this review, we’re taking a look at the Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV5 Mid-Range Controller. Is this controller the best option for mid-level DJs? Read on to find out!
The Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV5 is an awesome controller for mid-level DJs. It’s perfect for performers who want to add a little more control to their sets. In this review, we’ll take a look at the key features of the DDJ-REV5, So if you’re looking for a controller that will add a little extra punch to your DJing, then the Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV5 may be the perfect controller for you
. Large jog wheels and MAGVEL FADER for dynamic scratching Scratch
. Scratch-style layout for open-format freedom
. Dedicated buttons for easy Stems control
.Stems Mute/Solo
.Stems Separation
. Use the EQ knobs to adjust the volume for separate Stems of a track.
. New Auto BPM Transition for smooth mixing
. €1,099 including VAT / $1,099 excluding tax / £939 including VAT
Watch the mix: https://youtu.be/BXepGJgDGh0
Timestamps:
00:00 REV5 Features
01:44 Stems
02:54 Auto BPM Transition
04:25 Piano Play
06:38 Dual Deck Mode
07:45 Performance Features
09:02 Inputs / Outputs
09:25 Price
10:00 Our Thoughts
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Piano mode seems cool, hope i can midi map that to an actual piano keyboard
I think this is a miss, for that price the rane 4 isn't too far off for a lot more innovation
WE NEED 10" PLATTERS PIONEER!!!!!😢
Brilliant review thank you !
Wow, everything sounded great even the epics. I was all in until no stand alone features and on board effects. How do you feel the Flx10 V Rev5?
What’s best high end controller
Wish pionner would make a smaller cdj 3000 setup with the jogwheel Bpm info/ ect in the jogs with a s7/s9 style mixer combo. Call it A rev 9 perhaps? 💁♂️im a dreamer..lol it would be worth the extra money that pionner definitely would charge for one..lol lbvvs ,but I'd save up if that dream ever came true..i wont hold my breath for that day though. Lol i'm cool with my old srt 1000 for now
Shift this shift that… nope.
Why don’t they just create or add a new trigger button for new features.
I’d rather see a drum machine sequencer feature than a piano.
👌🦾
5:43 is there a way to use the Piano mode or Dual Deck mode with midi mapping on another non-pionner controller?
I love the "Pro Outputs" and feeling what pro feels like when I insert those XLRs 🤣
No hard fx is a deal breaker for me
What happened to beat jump?! And piano mode being monophonic is a let down
What’s the xlr cables you used please?
the problem with the stems in rekordbox is that the vocal stem always sounds rubbish and like a really bad quality mp3 where as serato has nailed it splitting up tracks into stems sounding decent.
What are the limitations or downsides if using with Rekordbox?
That auto transition was fucking terrible
Looks kool – 👍
0:41 Donk?! Hardbass Referance!? Jamie Hartley Slav Confirmed?!
Didn’t pio buy serato?
Don’t understand the corny flx6 jog display at this price they better release a firmware update on the display…cause this ain’t it
Dang it I just bought DDJ 800 2 days ago 😭 Is the Rev 7 better than DDJ800?
why does it say on the controller DDJ XXXX?
i wish the screen showed more stuff, the build was more like the srt1000, the right and left deck to look more like CDJ and for it to have on board efx.
Why is it cheaper then the rev7?🤔🤔..If it’s supposed to be better?🤔I’m just asking cause I was going to buy it but it was out of stock.
Cool gear but some of you transitions was not. Never mix vocal over vocal it's sounds muddy and confusing 😅
Christmas & Birthday all rolled into one! Super happy with the last rev7 and glad i have waited before upgrading!
Why your controller is called DDJ-XXXX? 🙂
The price of controllers is so dumb, just get an all in one media player from Denon for that price.
Awesome controller… does the controller have a dedicated sampler volume knob? Thanks.
For electronic music (trance – techno – progressive) begginer, wich is best on buget?
OMG!! I need this
Pioneer is falling behind. Denon is coming out with some way better products at a fraction of the price
oh yeah i have been waiting…… that's the one for me right there
MAY I ASK…… HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY??
Is powering the controller optional like the ddj sr2, USB powered only or power supply is needed at all time?
update flx 6
Bro the auto transition is amazing for DJs like myself that love transitions to a slower genre like dancehall or reggae
If you're looking at this device just as a cheaper version of the REV-7, then you are seeing it incorrectly. It does a whole lot of things out of the box that the REV-7 has to be reprogrammed to do. It also has features that the REV-7 will never have. Spinning jogs aren't for everyone and me personally, I have never cared for the "Standalone" mixer option on a DJ Controller anyway. If I want to use my Turntables or CDJs, then I will use my S7.This controller seems great for DJs that like creativity mixing on the fly. If you're more of a blender than a scratcher, this is the REV for you. Kind of like the Rane Four, the REV-5 seems to be designed to get the best out of Serato and the Stems feature. Also, the Rekorbox option is a plus.
Confused. You show mini demos of the features etc but they’re really bad. Is that on purpose ?
They had one chance to get it right and they butchered the design.. Perfect concept but the jog sections should've been more professional like the ddj 1000srt.. Jogs look like a swing and a miss.. 😪
I wish they would make it updated or mid grade Of the newmark mixdeck quad cdj
I think Pioneer managed to add a little more resources and facilities to the REV5, it became a little more efficient to work with, playing a more variable set, this is a very positive point, the design is also beautiful.
Stop trying to normalise rap. You cant not play house
I would buy this simple because the price is fair. The effects dont matter to me cause i know how to adjust unlike some djs that complains about on board features vs software features, you just have to learn how to adjust. This is a combination of the REV1 and REV7 with CDJ jog wheels instead of a moving platter. My only knock, which it is not a huge one, is that the jog wheels should been mechanical rather than pressure sensor like the REV1. The fluidity of the REV1 make me have the control rather than to put pressure to make it lighter on my hand but being lower on price that the 1000-SRT and thats what I have now with the REV1. I would definitely upgrade to either this or the FLX-10
That auto transition didn't sound very good. Just being honest. I generally think making that impact quickly when the new very recognizable song comes on is the best way to work a tempo change, especially downward.
It is ok, but that’s just about it. What I see here is, more or a mashup dj set. But it’s a lot of computer generated work.
That’s not dj talent. It’s definitely idiot proved. So anyone can mix on it. Also it’s a lot of synchronised work.
But, I can see this selling a lot. The reason I say this, to most of them dj who can’t mix, or transition between BPMs. And sadly they are a lot of them.
Definitely good from a marketing point of view. But rubbish for talent.
I can do everything this can do with S11. But I have to do most of the work. Only difference is that keyboard mode.
This is cool. Which all in one dj deck has stems, a display screen, and auto bpm