cd/media turntables

OVERVIEW

The CDJ-200 is a step up from Pioneer's CDJ-100, bridging the gap between their most basic professional CD player and the higher priced vinyl simulation models. This is an excellent choice for djs who need a high quality cd turntable with dj functions, but don't require scratching ability. You do have a digital jog dial which is fully functional for cuing, beat matching and controlling effects, but scratching is not a possibility with this unit. The CDJ-200 is also much smaller (11" x 8.5") than the vinyl-simulating models, which makes it perfect for traveling and cramped studio spaces.

FEATURES

While the lack of scratching capability will be a drawback to some, the CDJ-200 includes an efficient and useful set of features which will meet the needs of nearly everybody else. Functions include assignable cue point settings, +/-6/10/16 % pitch bend with master tempo control (aka key correction), digital jog break effects (jet, zip and wah), sampling & looping capability with easy to use adjustments, CD-RW and mp3s playback capability with folder search functions, and more. Many of these are either improvements over the CDJ-100 or simply new features.

OUR OPINION

Pioneer continues to be one of the top digital manufacturers, and their cd players are some of the most trusted on the market. The CDJ-200 looks great (people love the blue light), the quality is high, and the relatively small size is very welcome. It still comes in at an excellent price point, and solidifies Pioneer's stake in the market for non-scratch professional cd players.

KEY FEATURES

• real time seamless loop function with easy in/out adjustment
• digital jog break with remix assist functions (jet, zip, wah)
• pitch control up to +/-16 with master tempo
• jog dial with pitch bend, frame search and super fast frame search
• real time seamless loop function
• reloop function
• back cue, auto cue, cue point sampler
• fader start (with pioneer DJM mixers)
• relay play with another cdj-200
• slot loading
• MP3/CD-RW compatible
• real time seamless loop function with easy in/out adjustment
• headphone jack with volume control
• dual rca & single digital (3.5mm) out
• 11.25" x 8.5" x 3.5"

LAB POINTS

• top of the line CDJ turntable
• 24-bit/48 kHz sound card and HID and MIDI control compatibility via USB port
  
• LCD panel and detailed Graphic User Interface
  
• Needle Search function helps DJs instantaneously get to a specific part of a song with a simple touch of the Needle Search pad
  
• customizable job dial tension w/ four illuminated areas
• includes rekordbox, Pioneer's proprietary music management software
  
•  BPM / Tempo information for each song is displayed w/ waveform data
  

MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW

The CDJ-2000 is Pioneer's new flagship model boasting an impressive list of features and enhancements to the CDJ-1000MK3. This is the top of the line when it comes to CDJ turntables.  Adapting to today's variety of media formats, the CDJ-2000 enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices, and from DVDs and SD cards as well on the CDJ-2000. A USB port located on top of the turntable enables users to quickly connect an external storage device such as a Tonium Pacemaker or a hard drive packed with music files, minimizing the need to bring a laptop computer to performances.

Users can then transfer analyzed music files to their preferred storage media and play them directly from the new CDJ turntable. The software offers song information that can be viewed easily during performances on the CDJ's large display to quickly search and access content by genre, title, BPM, etc. Also, as analyzed tracks are played through the CDJ product, the turntable automatically creates and saves a play history enabling users to review past performances on their PCs.

Pioneer's Pro DJ Link that enables up to four CDJ-2000/900s to be connected via the Link Port to share a single music source, whether it is a hard drive, USB and/or SD memory card. Once linked, users have the ability to quickly find, display and choose the music file from a connected source through the CDJ's built-in display and control knobs. A quick turn of the knob lets users scroll through created files and folders and a push of the knob confirms the song choice.

The new turntable feature a 24-bit/48 kHz sound card and HID and MIDI control compatibility via USB port. Up to 35 controls on the surface of the player can be used to trigger other devices, such as DJ effecters and software by way of HID and/or MIDI. The HID controls were implemented into the player for superior interfacing with software, faster communication speed over MIDI, audio/visual streaming and two-way information on the display. HID enables easy, precise and native control of DVS systems such as Serato Scratch Live, Native Instruments' Traktor series and MixVibes Cross2 without the need for time-coded discs.

KEY FEATURES

• 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 beconnected 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<br>
• 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
• 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 DJs 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 turntables

LAB POINTS

• multi format playback (MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF)
• various media compatibility (CD, CD-R/RW, USB mass storage)
• BEAT Display function visually illustrates the beat position of a song and the playback point
• auto Beat Loop / auto BPM function
• MIDI compatible with DJ software allowing it to be used as an audio interface

MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW

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 products1 or CD-R/RW discs. The media player also includes Pioneer's proprietary music management software, rekordbox, making it possible to manage music files on a computer for quick song selection when played back on compatible Pioneer players.

KEY FEATURES

• Compatible with Various Media and Music Formats, Playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF files recorded on USB devices and CD-R/RW discs as well as conventional music CDs.
• Rekordbox Music Management Software - through the rekordbox software, music files are analyzed by BPM2 and beat position and can be categorized by genre. Analyzed music can be selected by genre, album or artist on the CDJ-350.
• Auto Beat Loop Function
• 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) on the CDJ-350 that current playing songs can be synchronized to 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 is MIDI compatible with other DJ software allowing it to be used as an audio interface
• Four level tempo settings for maximum variation range of a song's tempo
• Resume Function enables users to remove a disc and resume playback at the same spot when the disc is reloaded
• 2x USB ports

LAB POINTS

• multi format playback (MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF)
• various media compatibility (CD, CD-R/RW, USB mass storage)
• BEAT Display function visually illustrates the beat position of a song and the playback point
• auto Beat Loop / auto BPM function
• MIDI compatible with DJ software allowing it to be used as an audio interface

MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW

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 products1 or CD-R/RW discs. The media player also includes Pioneer's proprietary music management software, rekordbox, making it possible to manage music files on a computer for quick song selection when played back on compatible Pioneer players.

KEY FEATURES

• Compatible with Various Media and Music Formats, Playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF files recorded on USB devices and CD-R/RW discs as well as conventional music CDs.
• Rekordbox Music Management Software - through the rekordbox software, music files are analyzed by BPM2 and beat position and can be categorized by genre. Analyzed music can be selected by genre, album or artist on the CDJ-350.
• Auto Beat Loop Function
• 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) on the CDJ-350 that current playing songs can be synchronized to 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 is MIDI compatible with other DJ software allowing it to be used as an audio interface
• Four level tempo settings for maximum variation range of a song's tempo
• Resume Function enables users to remove a disc and resume playback at the same spot when the disc is reloaded
• 2x USB ports

LAB POINTS

• plays CD, CD-R/RW, digital media via USB, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC files
• same jog technology as CDJ-2000
• Rekordbox music database management software included
• 3 Lines Of Text With Waveform View
• BPM counter

MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW

Adapting to today's variety of media formats, the CDJ-850 enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices. A USB port located on top of the turntable enables users to quickly connect an external storage device such as a hard drive packed with music files, minimizing the need to bring a laptop computer to performances. The CDJ-850 turntable 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 turntable.

KEY FEATURES

• multi format playback: MP3, AAC, WAV, and AIFF audio files on CD and USB devices, CD-R/RW
• Equipped with the editable Tag List function
• Advanced Auto Beat Loop
• Rekordbox music database management software included
• Editable Playlists and Tag List
• Same Jog Technology as CDJ-2000
• Cue and Loop Memory
• 6, 10, 16, and 100% Pitch Range
• Three Lines Of Text With Waveform View
• Pitch lock, BPM counter
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 12.01in x 14.35in x 4.15in
• Weight (Tabletop): 7.3 lbs.

LAB POINTS

• now in all black finish
• plays CD, CD-R/RW, digital media via USB, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC files
• same jog technology as CDJ-2000
• Rekordbox music database management software included
• 3 Lines Of Text With Waveform View
• BPM counter

MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW

Adapting to today's variety of media formats, the CDJ-850 enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices. A USB port located on top of the turntable enables users to quickly connect an external storage device such as a hard drive packed with music files, minimizing the need to bring a laptop computer to performances. The CDJ-850 turntable 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 turntable.

KEY FEATURES

• multi format playback: MP3, AAC, WAV, and AIFF audio files on CD and USB devices, CD-R/RW
• Equipped with the editable Tag List function
• Advanced Auto Beat Loop
• Rekordbox music database management software included
• Editable Playlists and Tag List
• Same Jog Technology as CDJ-2000
• Cue and Loop Memory
• 6, 10, 16, and 100% Pitch Range
• Three Lines Of Text With Waveform View
• Pitch lock, BPM counter
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 12.01in x 14.35in x 4.15in
• Weight (Tabletop): 7.3 lbs.

LAB POINTS

• advanced connectivity with 24-bit/48 kHz sound card, HID and MIDI control via USB
• fully compatible with a wide range of media formats
• rekordbox database management software
• industry-first Pro DJ Link permits multi-play from a single source and file sharing among four players
• improved quality audio output circuit with Wolfson DAC processor
• elevated FL (fluorescent) display screen and new rotary selector
• quantized beat loop for perfectly synced cue points and loops
• slip mode that fully maintains groove accuracy
• advanced Auto Beat Loop for improved performance

LAB REVIEW

The CDJ-900 stacks loads of new features to the club standard CDJ-800. With an expanded range of compatible audio formats, playback from CD and USB storage devices, rekordbox music manager, advanced HID (Human Interface Device) and MIDI capabilities, a built-in 24-bit/48 kHz sound card, and an overall enhanced design, the CDJ-900 takes CD DJing to the next level.

MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW

Adapting to today's variety of media formats, the CDJ-900 now enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices. A USB port located on top of the turntable enables users to quickly connect an external storage device such as a Tonium Pacemaker or a hard drive packed with music files, minimizing the need to bring a laptop computer to performances. The CDJ-900 turntable 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 turntable.