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Pioneer CDJ350 & DJM 350 Pearl White

MCDave@SoundKontrols — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:47:06 +0000

Pioneer CDJ-350 and DJM-350 White Package

The CDJ-350 will allow users to create DJ performances with various digital music files, including MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF files that are stored on different forms of media, including USB mass storage device class products and CD-R/RW discs. The media player also includes Pioneer’s proprietary music management software, rekordbox™, which analyzes and categorizes music by genre, making it possible to easily manage music files on a computer for quick song selection when played back on compatible Pioneer players. Connecting a USB storage device loaded with playlists created with the software allows users to choose songs by various criteria such as genre, album name, artist name, etc. for stress-free DJ performances. Music sessions can also be saved to a USB storage device and then saved in rekordbox as an original playlist.

Additional Player Highlights:

BEAT Display Function – Visually illustrates the beat position of a song and the playback point providing easier hand-eye coordination when performing scratches and loops.
Auto Beat Loop Function – With one press of a button on the player, the user can create various loop performances, including: Beat Loop- Matches the beat and repeats a 4-beat loop, Loop Divide – While playing a loop, plays the loop at a different rhythm, Hot Loop – While playing a loop, returns to the start of the loop and plays it
Auto BPM Lock – Users can set a Master Beat Per Minute (BPM) of the current song playing that can be synchronized with a touch of a button. The feature enables beginners to easily match the tempos of songs by simply adjusting the speed to the Master BPM on each player.
Create Playlist Function – While a song is playing, users can immediately add it to a new playlist with a touch of a button for future playback of favorite songs.
DJ Software Compatible – The CDJ-350-W is MIDI-compatible with other DJ software allowing it to be used as an audio interface.

Other features include:

Vibration resistant by utilizing Shock-Proof Memory and Floating Architecture.
Four level tempo settings for maximum variation range of a song’s tempo (±6%, ±10%, ±16% and WIDE).
Resume function enables users to remove a disc and resume playback at the same spot when the disc is reloaded.
Environment-friendly auto standby feature automatically detects operation status and signal input and puts the device in standby mode when the player is not engaged for set periods of time. Users can set the time value or can defeat the feature altogether.

Blend It with the DJM-350-W Mixer

The DJM-350-W mixer inherits similar functions and operability of the popular Pioneer DJM series of mixers often experienced in the club scene. With its new pearl white makeover, the built-in level meter’s red, white and blue LEDs create a stunning appearance. The mixer is equipped with four sound effects including the newly added Noise and Short Echo, as well as an isolated 3-band equalizer—all of which allow the DJ to make one-of-a-kind mixes. The Type A USB port on the front top panel allow users to record their DJ mixes onto a USB storage device, review their mix and take it with them to listen to on other devices.

Additional Mixer Highlights:

Four Types of Effects– Two effects, Noise and Short Echo, were added to the popular Filter and Jet effects enabling users to further enhance remixing capabilities: Noise – Creates a wind-like effect by changing the cut-off frequency (audible spectrum) of the filter, Short Echo – Applies a reverberated sound to the music with a turn of the knob, Filter – Greatly alters the tonal quality of the music by removing audio from the high or low frequency bands, Jet – Applies a jet plane taking off or landing sound effect to the music,
Digital Conversion – Analog signals are converted into digital form via a high-performance CPU for higher fidelity sound. In addition, analog and digital circuits are isolated to minimize induced noise.

Other features include:

P-LOCK Fader Cap keeps the fader knob (caps) from slipping off, especially during intense DJ sessions.
MIC/AUX input terminals for connecting portable audio players and/or microphones.
A connected Pioneer CDJ player can triggered to fader, start or play functions via a link to the fader control.
Peak level meters indicate the input levels of each channel.
Crossfader Curve Adjustment function makes it possible to have three crossover curve patterns.

Pioneer CDJ 350

MCDave@SoundKontrols — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:12:56 +0000

The Multi-player CDJ-350 allows users to make DJ performances with music files, such as AACs, MP3s, etc., recorded on a media such as USB devices*2 or CD-R/RW discs. What\’s more, using the included music management software rekordbox makes it possible to manage music files on a computer, allowing for speedy song selection on the device and intuitive DJ performances. In addition, it provides broad support for the DJ life by making feedback of one\’s own DJ mixes and playlists to rekordbox possible.

Compatible with Various Media and Music Formats

We made the CDJ-350 compatible with many music formats, such as MP3 AAC, WAV, AIFF, etc., that are used in recording to mass storage class USB devices and CD-R/RW discs. It also plays music CDs, so you can enjoy DJing with all kinds of media and music formats.

Smooth Support for your DJ Life with the Included Music Management Software rekordbox
The music management software rekordbox that comes with the CDJ-350 analyzes the BPM*3 and beat position of songs from your computer, allowing music to be categorized by genre and facilitating the creation of playlists. When the music analyzed by rekordbox is transferred to a USB device and then connected to the CDJ-350, it enables songs to be selected by genre, album or artist and making for fun and easy DJ-ing. Furthermore, the music played can be saved as a history on a USB device and saved as an original playlist in rekordbox.

Equipped with our BEAT Display Function that allows the DJ to view the Beat while Enjoying Performing Scratches*4 and Loops
The CDJ-350 comes equipped with our BEAT Display function, which shows the beat position of a song and the playback point. As this allows the user check the beat both by sound and visually, it gives a feel of “hand, eye and ear coordination” and makes performing scratches and loops all the more fun.

Equipped with our Auto Beat Loop Function, Enabling All Kinds of Loop Performances
With one press of the button, the DJ can enjoy all kinds of loop performances.
• Beat Loop: Matches the beat and repeats a 4-beat loop.
• Loop Divide: While playing a loop, plays the loop at a different rhythm.
• Hot Loop: While playing a loop, returns to the start of the loop and plays it.

Equipped with our Auto BPM Lock, which Matches the Tempo with One Push of a Button
With just the push of the button, it matches the song that is playing to the preset master BPM. In such a way, a beginner can easily match the tempos of two songs and enjoy real BPM mixing.

Equipped with our Create Playlist Function, Allowing the Immediate Registering of a Desired Song
While playing music of selected songs, all it takes is a press of a button to register a desired song to a playlist. If frequently used songs are registered, it is extremely easy to call out a favorite song from among many others.

Capable of Connecting to a Computer and Using a DJ Software Controller or Utilizing it as an Audio Interface
Connecting the CDJ-350 via USB to a computer allows it to be controlled by MIDI-compatible DJ software as well as using the music files on the computer to enjoy DJ-ing. It can also be used as an audio interface.

Other Features
• Excellent vibration-resistance thanks to its Shock-Proof Memory5 and Floating Architecture.
• Four levels of settings*6 can be made for the maximum variation range of a song’s tempo—±6%, ±10%, ±16% and WIDE.
• Equipped with our Resume function, so that when a disc is removed and later reloaded, it returns to the previous state.

*3 Beats Per Minute: Indicates the tempo of a song numerically, so the beats per minutes is its BPM.
*4 A remixing/DJ technique that produces a scratching sound when the DJ moves the record backward and forward. The Pioneer CDJ series allows scratching of CDs.
*5 A technology that prevents skipping by storing the audio in memory just ahead of the music playing.
*6 WIDE only works with music CDs. Music files such as MP3, AAC, WAV & AIFF can be set in 3 levels, ±6%, ±10%, ±16%.

Pioneer CDJ 850

MCDave@SoundKontrols — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:09:34 +0000

The CDJ-850, inherits the layout of that professional series as well as its exacting control features. The CDJ-850 not only allows the home DJ to use the rekordboxTM it also offers a wide-ranging support of the DJ music life, making it easy to manage music files and super quick to select songs. The multi-player also allows the DJ to play CDs and music files on USB storage devices and to control PC-based DJ software.

Inherits the exacting control features of our professional series

In addition to the large 206 mm jog dial, which makes it a snap to freely control its functions, the CDJ-850 inherits the layout of the professional series and its ease of use, including the rotary selector, browse buttons and other useful functions. Its closeness to the operability of the pro series will please every home DJ.

Compatible with a variety of media and formats

Allows the home DJ to enjoy using all kinds of music formats and media as the CDJ-850 is compatible with the MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF formats recorded on USB storage devices or CD-R/RW discs.

Comes with rekordboxTM, the music management software that supports an easy DJ life.

Once installed on a PC, rekordboxTM allows the home DJ to analyze music files and manage them (make settings, create and edit playlists and save histories) in a way optimized for DJ play.

· Analyzes data such as the Wave, Beat Grid, BPM, and ID3 Tag*2 of music files
· Cue and Loop*3 settings
· Creating and editing playlists
· Saving the history of music files played on the CDJ-850

USB Export function simplifies the DJ process

When music files and their associated management data is saved with rekordboxTM and exported onto a USB storage device, they can be accessed by the multi-player even when it is not connected to a PC and thus DJ with the music files using the analysis and management data. As play histories are automatically recorded onto the USB storage device, the sequence of Music File Analysis & Settings→DJ Performance→Prepare for Next Play becomes a snap.

Rich display makes for quick and easy music selection

Our GUI, which makes music file info, such as title, artist, and BPM, easy to grasp, and the easy-to-use rotary selector combine for quick and easy music selection. The WAVE display smoothes out DJ play because it allows the DJ to grasp the flow and dynamics of the whole song.

Can be used as a DJ software controller or audio interface

MIDI compatible DJing software can be used via a USB connection to a PC. And by connecting via the CDJ-850′s special interface (USB HID), the more complex operations of DJing software can be achieved, without using a control disc. It can also be used as a PC’s audio interface.

Equipped with the new editable Tag List function

The CDJ-850 comes with our Tag List function, which allows a song to be easily registered with just the press of a button while playing or selecting a song, so a list of songs to be played next can be created. Further, the order of songs in the Tag List can be changed and the list can be saved as a playlist in rekordboxTM.

Other features
· Auto Beat Loop function allows a beat loop to be put together with just a press of a button.
· Four levels of settings*4 can be made for the maximum variation range of a song’s tempo ±6%, ±10%, ±16% and WIDE.
· Equipped with our Resume function, so when a disc is removed and later reloaded, it returns to the previous state.
· Excellent vibration-resistance thanks to its Shock-Proof Memory*5 and Floating Architecture

Pioneer CDJ 900

MCDave@SoundKontrols — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:06:32 +0000

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.

The CDJ-900 accompanies the launch of the new range-topping CDJ-2000 player and is loaded with many shared features. It too can play from various different music sources, including CD and USB storage devices. It also comes with the revolutionary music database management software for DJs: rekordbox.

Based on Pioneers Prepare & Perform concept, rekordbox works (for both Mac and PC) like the leading music database management software, but is more creative and more DJ-friendly. rekordbox allows DJs to prepare more before their performance and opens a door to tools such as Quantize for perfectly synced loops every time. DJs can then export data to a USB device to access vast libraries of music files and perform live without the need for a laptop, extra equipment or any inconvenient rewiring in the club. No need to burn CDs, no staring at a laptop screen and no chance of a computer crash. Simply take your USB device to the club, plug in to the CDJ and play.

Through the industry-first Pro DJ Link, music files and database data on one single USB device can be shared simultaneously by up to four players connected via LAN (local area network) cable, or with one LAN cable between two players. Plus, the data history of each DJ set is automatically saved and can be made into a playlist that can be loaded back into rekordbox. Another key facet of the CDJ-900 is its advanced HID (human interface device) and MIDI capabilities for native control of DVS (digital vinyl systems) via USB. There is also an improved audio output circuit, a new Wolfson DAC processor, and a built-in 24-bit/48 kHz sound card. Add to these features an overall enhanced design that includes a new display screen, rotary selector, carry handles and Kensington lock. Then check out the four-beat Emergency Loop and the three CDJ-900 exclusives: the Auto Beat Loop, Quick Return scratch feature and a Slip mode that enables DJs to perform tricks and return to their original flow in an uninterrupted fashion and you have the perfect tool for maximum performance.

Specifications

* Multi Format Playback – The CDJ-900 enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files on CD,and USB memory devices.

* Slip Mode – When activated, Slip Mode silently continues song playback during a loop, reverse or scratch and continues audible playback at the exact time when the loop, reverse or scratch is ended creating smoother transitions.

* Advanced Auto Beat Loop – The CDJ-900 generates a four-beat loop at a touch of a button creating acustomized sound to provide more time for DJs to blend in transitioning music

*MIDI – Users can assign various buttons of the CDJ-900 to trigger other devices, such as DJ effecters and software with MIDI mapping capability.

*Free Rekordbox Music Management Software Included – 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,the software analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with thenew CDJ turntables.

Pioneer CDJ 2000

MCDave@SoundKontrols — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:58:34 +0000

It has been 15 years since the genesis of Pioneers first CDJ deck. However, changing times call for changing tools. That is why Pioneers new multi-format player is the natural selection for the next generation of DJs. Introducing a major leap forward for the club standard CDJ series: the CDJ-2000 is Pioneers new professional player for the digital age.

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.

The CDJ-2000 fizzes with fresh DNA and can play music from multiple sources, including CD, DVD, USB storage devices and SD memory cards. It also comes with the revolutionary music database management software for DJs: rekordbox. Based on Pioneers Prepare & Perform concept, rekordbox works (for both Mac and PC) like the leading music database management software, but is more creative and more DJ-friendly.

Rekordbox allows DJs to prepare more before their performance and opens a door to tools such as Hot Cue Banks and Quantize, for perfectly synced loops every time. DJs can then export data to a USB or SD device to access vast libraries of music files and perform live without the need for extra equipment or any inconvenient rewiring in the club. No need to burn CDs, simply take your USB device to the club, plug in to the CDJ and play.

Through the industry-first Pro DJ Link, music files and database data on one single USB or SD device can be shared simultaneously by up to four players connected via LAN (local area network) cable. Plus, the data history of each DJ set is automatically saved and can be made into a playlist that can be loaded back into rekordbox. Another key facet of the CDJ-2000 is its advanced HID (human interface device) and MIDI capabilities for native control of DVS (digital vinyl systems) via USB. Whats more, it achieves Pioneers highest sound quality to date through an improved audio output circuit, a new audiophile-pleasing Wolfson DAC processor, and a built-in 24-bit/48 kHz sound card.

Naturally, the CDJ-2000s layout is related to its robust, reliable predecessor, the CDJ-1000MK3. However, although it fits easily into the MK3s footprint, it ramps up performance with the largest (6.1-inch) clearest full-colour screen in the business. Below the screen is an industry-first waveform Needle Search/Needle Drop ribbon, so that all the convenience of direct file browsing can now be found in an intuitive hardware format. Add to these features a highly evolved illuminated Jog wheel, and an overall enhanced design, complete with carry handles and Kensington lock, and you have the ideal digital innovation for total performance and seamless synchronisation.

Specifications

*Multi Format Playback – The CDJ-2000 enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files on CD,DVD-ROM, SD card and USB memory devices.

* Pro DJ Link – New Pioneer Pro DJ Link that enables up to four CDJ-2000/900s to be connected and share a single music source.

* 6.1” Full Color LCD panel and Graphic User Interface – For displaying song titles, jacket art as well as detailed track information and wave form display of each song so DJs can find informatio nneeded to select a song at a glance.

* Needle Search – Helps DJs instantaneously get to a specific part of a song with a simple touch of the Needle Search pad.

* MIDI – Users can assign various buttons of the CDJ-2000 to trigger other devices, such as DJ effecters and software with MIDI mapping capability.

* Free Rekordbox Music Management Software Included – 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, the software analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with thenew CDJ turntables.