Pioneer DJ DJM-V10 Review before release!

The latest DJM-V10 DJ mixer just announced by Pioneer DJ on January 16 was reviewed before the release date (February 27)! The following summarizes the points for recommending the DJM-V10 and comparisons with the XONE series and other DJM series. DJs and clubhouses, take note!

Pioneer DJ / DJM-V10 6ch プロフェッショナルDJミキサー

Features of the DJM-V10

DJM-V10, the first in the DJM series to support 6ch control, is a professional DJ mixer for permanent club settings. Tight lows, realistic mids, and high-resolution highs reproduce every nuance of the song. From powerful tunes to songs that evoke euphoria, the sound quality is so good, it’ll make you want to dance forever even at high volumes.

Point of interest ① 【Each channel equipped with 4-band EQ】

Until now, only the 3-band EQ on the DJM series, including the DJM-900NXS2, could be controlled. The newly announced DJM-V10 is equipped with a 4-band EQ for which exceeds its predecessors!

For long mixes such as house or techno, or when you want to cut only hi-hats and vocals and connect songs slowly, the DJM-V10 allows you to precisely cut and boost the band you want.　 The range for HI and LOW is -∞ to +6, and you can completely kill the sound by turning the knob all the way to the left. By combining the isolator described below and 4-band EQ, a new dynamic mixing, different from the filter effect, is possible.

Point of interest ② 【Equipped with 3-band master isolator】

Equipped with HI / MID / LOW and a 3-band master isolator, you can cut and boost in the range of -∞ to + 9dB! Compared with the EQ knob, the 3-band master isolator knob is very large and the grip is outstanding. Other DJs also tried it out, and the sound was really good.

When trying to raise the sound with EQ or TRIM, an unwanted peak may appear or the sound may break up. But with the DJM-V10 isolator, you can boost the sound to MAX without damaging the sound quality! This is an isolator that can cut and boost a wider frequency band than just the EQ, giving you a natural sound. Also, while the HI MID / LOW MID EQ knobs may not completely eliminate the midrange sound, the isolator MID can kill the high, middle, and low frequencies individually. This is extremely convenient．．．

Isolators that were popular with house techno DJ machines, such as the VESTAX DCR-1200, the BOZAK ISO-X ISO-3, and the Urei 1620 mixer, were once popular with DJs. The DJM-V10, which is equipped with an isolator that can produce such an extremely pleasant sound, can be said to be designed exactly for the on-site DJ. Personally, if I hear that the DJM-V10 is going to be installed in a club that I go to, I’d get really excited.

(Actually, you can connect to a smartphone to control effects with the compatible app! I’ll introduce this in the next blog ...)

In recent years, there seems to be a demand for isolators again following the resurgence of the popularity of rotary mixers. If you’re interested in information concerning that, I also recommend this web magazine article.

Resident Advisor『The cult of rotary mixers』
https://jp.residentadvisor.net/features/3382

Point of interest ③ 【Equipped with a compressor separate from TRIM]】

Each channel is equipped with a compressor, allowing you to control sound pressure that could not be adjusted with TRIM or EQ alone!

When mixing sound sources with different sound pressures due to the age of the records, press condition, and various other factors, I think there are many DJs who have experienced a sense of incongruity in the volume when trying to match the sound pressure with only the decibel meter (LED meter) for each channel. The COMPRESSOR plays an important role in such a case. When the meter is at the same volume but one song is lower, a compressor can be used to easily increase the sound pressure while avoiding sound quality degradation and crackling!

This is a great feature not only for DJs who play genre-less or records of various ages, but it also benefits DJs who use PCDJ controllers! Compared to records, digital sound sources may inevitably lose in sound pressure. (Of course it depends on the genre, playing environment, and sound quality) You can also use a compressor to play in a smoother and better listening environment when switching from a B2B or record DJ to a controller DJ.

【DJ booth setting and connection example using the DJM-V10】

■When connecting a turntable with a CDJ
・ CD player such as the CDJ-2000NXS: 2 units
・ One turntable such as the PLX-1000 / SL-1200
・ Sampler such as the DJS-1000; 1 unit
・ External effector, etc.

■When connecting CDJ while controlling DAW software + sequencer on PC
・ Two CD players such as the CDJ-2000NXS
・ PC (controls DAW software): 1
・ One sequencer such as the TORAIZ SQUID
・ One sampler such as the DJS-1000

■When connecting CDJ + turntable + sampler + synthesizer and using all 6 channels
・ Two CD players such as the CDJ-2000NXS
・ One turntable such as the PLX-1000 / SL-1200
・ One sampler such as the DJS-1000
・ 1 DJ effector such as the RMX-1000
・ One sequencer such as the TORAIZ SQUID
・ 2 sequencers, capable of MIDI input / output, etc.
・ Two external effectors, etc.

So, we introduced the points of interest for the hot new DJM-V10. It was created for high-end and permanent clubs, and it also feels like a mixer suited especially for house techno DJs. I also feel that features such as the isolator function and 4-band EQ will be especially attractive for DJs who want to connect long mixes and clicks. However, speaking of a mixer for house techno DJs ... Isn't it generally accepted that the ALLEN & HEATH XONE series is the best? Or you might come across the E&S DJR400, which also has an isolator. Next time, I will compare the DJM-V10 with the XONE series, the E&S / DJR400, and so on, to summarize the advantages and disadvantages.

Pioneer DJ / DJM-V10 6ch プロフェッショナルDJミキサー

ALLEN&HEATH / Xone:96

ALLEN&HEATH / XONE:92L

PLAYdifferently / MODEL 1

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