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So what’s the difference between the XDJ-R1 and the XDJ-Aero, after all they’re both rekordbox compatible have built in wireless hubs, smart phone apps, midi control, a mixer plus twin decks and effects.
Well the R1 is perfect for DJs looking for the complete package, as well as the USB source the XDJ-R1 has built in CD drives making it a versatile mobile djing solution and is perfect for home and studio sessions too.
The remotebox app also makes it possible to trigger samples, jingles and countdowns on your R1 away from the booth or start a new playlist as you MC on the stage.
As well as controlling the decks remotebox will also control the Virtual DJ LE software from your phone including video playback, which isn’t bad for a few download.
When it comes to creativity the R1 even makes it possible to combine color and beat fx into one xy pad control, which is unique in the pioneer range.
You get the loop cutter touch control second only to the CDJ-2000s plus the ability to control every part of the mixer within the app.
The slimmer and lighter XDJ-Aero is also an advanced wireless all in one solution but unlike the R1 its designed with hi tech house parties in mind.
The main difference with the Aero is that friends can send music wirelessly to the decks from up to four smartphones using our rekordbox app.
You can also connect to your laptop and play music straight from your computer without exporting to USB.
The lack of CD drives makes the Aero super thin and portable so it can fit in your hand luggage for trips away and is perfect for set preparation and practicing mixes in your hotel room before a gig.
You can also record your set directly to the USB drive and seamlessly blend music with the built in automix feature.
So out of the Aero and the R1, you would go for the R1 if you want CD drives, booth and XLR out, color effects, hot cues and sampler and want to use remotebox to control the entire unit with the XY pad fx and more.
And you would go for the Aero if you want a super thin portable rekordbox player using our rekordbox app to wirelessly send tracks from up to four smartphones, tablets or PCs.