Best home setup to prepare for playing on CDJ-3000s?
I’m trying to build a home setup that’s as close as possible to what I’ll find in clubs, and I’m torn between two options.
Option 1: Buy a Pioneer XDJ-XZ.
From what I’ve read, it’s the closest all-in-one unit to the CDJ-3000 experience. I also like that it supports FLAC, seems to have a faster workflow than older players, and the jog wheels and overall feel are apparently very similar to the CDJ-3000s.
Option 2: Buy an Allen & Heath Xone:92 and pair it with XDJ-700s.
The problem is that the Xone:92 is my favorite mixer by far, and I’d love to have one at home. However, I’m worried that the XDJ-700s are getting quite old. From what I understand, I’d need to prepare my USBs differently in Rekordbox compared to what I’d use for CDJ-3000s, and I don’t want to build a workflow that doesn’t translate well when I play in clubs.
So my priority is to practice at home in a way that makes the transition to club gear as seamless as possible.
If you were in my position, which setup would you choose? Is the XDJ-XZ closer to the real CDJ-3000 experience, or is it worth sacrificing that to have a Xone:92 at home? I’d especially love to hear from people who regularly play on CDJ-3000s in clubs.