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INFORMED SUGGESTIONS...
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Pioneer: EFX-500 Effects Unit
a similar, less expensive model in the same series.
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R E V I E W
OVERVIEW
The EFX-1000 is Pioneer's top of the line effects unit that was designed for both dj use and studio use. The main upgrade here is the high-fidelity, 24-bit/96kHz sound quality achieved by this model (vs. 20 bit/96khz of the EFX-500). Couple that with the digital input/output, MIDI input/output, and accurate input/output meter; and you can integrate the EFX-1000 into any studio setup (whereas most dj effects are geared for strictly dj situations).
USES
- add effects while djing
- add effects in the studio with 20-bit/96kHz sound
- digital I/O
- MIDI I/O
FEATURES
The EFX-1000 retains most of the features that made the EFX-500 one of our favorite effects units. The illuminated controls and knobs are well-placed, and the jog wheel is very useful when adding character to your effects (jog dial actions can also be stored in memory). The EFX-1000 allows you to either effect freely, on-beat (which you can further control to 1/8 to 8/1), or to any rhythm you tap in (a new function). The tap function also serves as a BPM counter.
Effects-wise, the EFX-1000 is the top of the line in the quality of different effects and ways to control them. Effects include: delay, echo, pitch echo, trans, flanger, filter, phaser, jet, wah, phase shifter, ring, and zip; plus voice humanizer and vocoder mic effects. You can isolate a frequency (high, mid, low) to effect; and control wet/dry (intensity of effect), depth, and character, all with separate control knobs.
OUR OPINION
The Pioneer EFX-1000 is the high-end for dj effects units. The only omission is a lack of a sampler, but in its place, the EFX-1000 gives you the most control over your effects. The on-beat BPM mode and new rhythm tap mode are especially useful. And when you are not djing, plug this into your studio setup and get useful digital effects with ultimate hands-on control, digital interface, and MIDI interface, without losing any sound quality. Also expect Pioneer's high quality and durable construction.
K E Y F E A T U R E S
- 24-bit/96kHz sound
- illuminated controls
- unlimited effects variations
- Digital I/O and MIDI I/O
- 1/4" and RCA inputs and outputs
- bpm and rhythm mode with tap-bpm counter
- jog dial control with memory
- 12.5" x 9.25" x 4"
- 3.2 lbs.
M A N U F A C T U R E R ' S I N F O
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