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Pioneer XDj XZ waveform of the track which tends to flash if compressed

Hi all, I have for a few days a new Pioneer XDJ XZ (production of 10/2023 already updated to the latest software version), I noticed one thing something I was also seeing on the Pioneer CDJ 2000 nexus and 2000 nexus 2, that is the display seems to have a low refresh rate.
Even on the XZ compressing the whole track waveform tends to flicker, whereas if I expand the waveform it comes out perfect.
Have you ever noticed this?
I have attached a video to give you an idea, I had a hard time in being able to record the problem.
At this point, it occurs to me that the screen on the XDJ XZ is the same as the CDJ 2000nxs and 2000nxs2, which also have a low refresh rate.

 

I have attached a video, I hope you can understand what I see, the waveform tends to flash if completely compressed.

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You've accurately observed flickering on the Pioneer XDJ XZ's compressed waveforms, similar to older CDJs, likely due to it sharing a display panel with a lower refresh rate. This is common in DJ equipment, where component reuse, reliability, and specific functional needs (like data density rendering) often take precedence over high refresh rates, making your observation a characteristic of the unit's design rather than a defect.

George Martin 0 Stimmen
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Yes, the flickering when the waveform is compressed on the XDJ-XZ is normal. It’s due to a low refresh rate and hardware limitations, similar to the CDJ-2000NXS series. Zooming in reduces the effect. hctra

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You record your performance using Serato while the bug is happening, does the recorded output also have out-of-sync FX?
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felipe brinkerhoffson 0 Stimmen
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what you're describing with the compressed waveform flickering or flashing on the Pioneer XDJ-XZ is something that has been noted by users on various Pioneer DJ equipment, including the CDJ-2000NXS and NXS2.

It's often attributed to the display's refresh rate or how the unit renders the extremely compressed waveform data across the limited number of pixels available when the whole track is displayed. When you zoom in, the MyWisely dedicated section gets more screen real estate, and the issue disappears.

It seems to be a characteristic of that particular generation of display technology or rendering process used in those Pioneer units rather than a defect.

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Yes, that’s a known limitation of the XDJ-XZ screen. The waveform flicker when fully compressed is due to the display’s refresh rate and how Rekordbox renders dense data. It’s normal and doesn’t affect playback or performance. https://geometrygame.io

 

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Yes, the flickering of the waveform on the Pioneer XDJ XZ when compressed is likely due to the display's low refresh rate, similar to the CDJ 2000 Nexus models. Expanding the waveform usually resolves this issue, snow rider 3d providing a smoother visual representation.

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I’ve noticed that exact same flickering on my Pioneer gear, and it can be really distracting when you're trying to focus on a mix. It reminds me of the fast-paced movement in Slope Unblocked, where you have to keep your eyes locked on the screen to stay on track. Hopefully, a future software update will smooth out the refresh rate to make the waveforms easier to read.

 
 
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A flashing waveform on the XDJ-XZ? Sounds like your tracks are trying to put on their own light show – maybe a bit too enthusiastically! Hope Pioneer can get that sorted so your mixes are smooth and visually stable.

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