CDJ-2000
The CDJ-2000 is the ultimate technologically advanced multi-format player in the world. No matter what your media preference is, the CDJ-2000 can handle them all with great performance, reliability, and confidence. It enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files on CD, DVD-ROM, SD card and USB memorydevices. You can also assign various buttons of the CDJ-2000 to trigger other devices, such as DJ effecters and software with MIDI mapping capability. With Pioneer’s new “Pro DJ Link” you can connect up to fourCDJ-2000’s and share a single music source from just one player. For displaying song titles, jacket art as well as detailed track information, the CDJ-2000 has a unique 6.1” Full Color LCD panel andGraphic User Interface so DJs can find information needed to select a song easily at a glance. Both the CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 turntables include rekordbox, Pioneer’s proprietary music management software that organizes and catalogs a DJ’s entire music library. When music files are imported to rekordbox, thesoftware analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with the new CDJ turntables.The CDJ-2000 is the natural selection for performing DJs worldwide.
More Info. available here: www.Pioneerelectronics.com
And don't forget about the little brother, the all new CDJ-900, carrying most of big brother's features but lacking huge screen:
From Pioneer's Website:
CDJ-900
The all-new CDJ 900 is here! The CDJ-900 was specifically designed for today's professional DJ. The CDJ-900’s new multi-format digital turntables allow the DJ’s to access, search and control their content directly from the player itself. The CDJ-900 provides the same legendary quality standards and playability of the CDJ-800 with the added convenience of native playback of key DJ digital media files formats accessed via a multitude of compatible medium — CD, Portable hard drive/flash media devices. The CDJ-900 is compatible with today’s top DJ performance computer software. CDJ-900 includes rekordbox, Pioneer’s proprietary music management software that organizes and catalogs a DJ’s entire music library. When music files are imported to rekordbox, the software analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with the new CDJ-900.
More Info. available here: www.Pioneerelectronics.com
Truth is I am a GEEK, and looking at those product photos is like looking at Pr0n. The new feautures don't suprise me, mainly because Pioneer likes to wait for other makers to experiment with new features, and then perfects them and calls them their own. I know a few peeps who are drooling over the new decks, and they might go camp outside Guitar Center on launch day. I'm also not an early adopter. I've done my experimenting over the years and have decided to go for STABILITY, and not for HOT NEW GEAR. I can bet that as soon as these come out DJ's will start complaining about bugs. I don't want to spend $5k and be stuck with buggy gear that will fail in front of a crowd.
I'm kind of leaning towards the 900, but the screen on the 2000 is beautiful. I currently own a pair of CDJ-800MK2's, so i'm in no rush for an upgrade. I am a Scratch Live DJ. I don't need all the fancy features those new players have, since they come free with Scratch Live.
You stay classy San Diego,
geefour
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