![]() A rotary joystick selector for many of the onscreen FX and looping features feels solid and sturdy.Īs you would expect with a premium controller, the Pioneer Opus Quad features long-throw faders with convenient reset buttons. ![]() Rubberized knobs on the Opus Quad are the first for a Pioneer controller and add to the overall premium feel of the product. The top plate of the jog wheel is now a flat rubberized coating with slight dimples, which although the “grippiness” is excellent when scratching, I can potentially see getting a bit dirty or scuffed over time. The nudge grooves on the side for your fingers have now gone to be replaced with a striped texture which is excellent to use from experience. The large jog wheels still use the same industry-standard mechanical system of the CDJ3000s but feature a different side and top plate texture. Pioneer is known to create robust and dependable controllers, which is also evident here – the Opus Quad is undoubtedly no toy but a professional and versatile tool any DJ would be proud to have in his/her arsenal of DJ gear. Build Quality – 9/10Ĭoming from Pioneer, there are no issues with build quality either. The Opus Quad is like a piece of furniture in an IKEA showroom. The retro curves with earth-colored panels on the front and side edges of the unit (more plastic-y than the wooden look of the pictures) fondly remind me of my beloved Atari console I used to play on or something from a Bang Olufsen furniture catalog.ĭesign can be subjective, but overall most people who have seen the Opus Quad find it a thing of beauty that would look fantastic in a lounge bar, at your next wedding or corporate gig, and even at a trendy loft party. The wedge-shaped design also makes the device look less bulky than it is (at 14kg, it’s pretty hefty!) in the same way Apple iMacs tend to disguise their bulk. It also makes mixing with the gradient more comfortable, promoting a healthy wrist angle even for prolonged use. That 5-degree slope isn’t just about style. The brass-effect edging to some of the knobs, plus the switch to orange in line with other recent Pioneer gear, give it an element of class and flair. The angled shape, built on a slight slope with minimal markings and buttons, makes it apparent this is something special. It’s been called the marmite of DJ controller design – you will either love it or hate it! Without a doubt, the thing which makes the Pioneer Opus Quad stand out from the crowd is its revolutionary futuristic but still slightly retro design.
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