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Numark Axis 9 getting a lot of thumbs up
Hi guys,
I was going to buy a set of CDJs and after much research and asking quiete a few people, Numark Axis 9s seemed all the rave right now.
The older models used to suck, but there's been a lot of editing mods and upgrades done to the newer Axis 9s, and they seem like great CDJs from the 2 people I know that have used them or Axis 8s. The effects are good, the jog wheel has finally been perfected. Loop-in/out etc.
Even after reading many reviews, the latest reviews from customers seem to suggest that they are happy with their buys, and a lot of them really say that these are great CDJs for people looking for mid-range CDJs, and highly recommend them to other people. A few ppl I noticed even said that if you take into account price, they're a hell of a lot better than CDJ1000MK2s.
I even read people talking about how Numark was trying to break into the higher-end market with these CDJs, and any future upgrades to the model.
Oddly, I don't see much on them here at the TA threads, especially for mid-range CDJs.
Why is that?
nah, they're crap... cdj200's are superior to the axis 9 imo 
and they shouldnt even be compaired to the cdj800-1000 it almost offends me!
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| Originally posted by discobiscuit nah, they're crap... cdj200's are superior to the axis 9 imo and they shouldnt even be compaired to the cdj800-1000 it almost offends me! |
How long have the Axis 9's been out?
Re: Numark Axis 9 getting a lot of thumbs up
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| Originally posted by Abhay A few ppl I noticed even said that if you take into account price, they're a hell of a lot better than CDJ1000MK2s. |
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...ht=%22axis+9%22
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...ht=%22axis+9%22
Someone with a problem with their Axis 9
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...ht=%22axis+9%22
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...ht=%22axis+9%22
There are more threads around but I've edited them down to one with useful info about them (these are just from the last year or so)
people like the pioneers because they are proven workhorse dj gear
they take a beating and ask for more
after 4 years of RIGOROUS club use and being moved around and packed up our djm-600 is finally starting to show signs of use, the booth monitor pot crackles and the grounding post is getting a little shoddy
the cdj lines perform like they should and you expect, i've yet to have a major problem with a pioneer cdj
anyone serious about djing owns some sort of pioneer gear
i used to have the axis 9 the newer model. the newer model believe it or not is worse than the older one (the one with thte blue screen) the older model featured digital outs and midi. the newer version scrapped these (the current red screen one) probablyto make the units cheaper. they are ok units and usable the looping is very very good, but if you dont need the scratch funtion id get sumthin like the cdj200 which is exactly wot i did.
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| Originally posted by Trance Nutter http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...ht=%22axis+9%22 http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...ht=%22axis+9%22 Someone with a problem with their Axis 9 http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...ht=%22axis+9%22 http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...ht=%22axis+9%22 There are more threads around but I've edited them down to one with useful info about them (these are just from the last year or so) |
This is already in an above post...but hey, I KNOW 90% of you reading this are too lazy to click the links, and I think the Axis 9 needs a fair say like any other product.
I'm suprised at how idiotic people get when it comes to gear, its all personal preference and if your working with a budget, why fork out over a grand for CDJ1000's? I meen jesus christ, unless you really think your going places with DJ'ing, save that money and buy better tracks for god sakes. Having even 800's wont make you sound better...anyway heres my review-
I have purchased two Numark Axis 9's after owning starting out on the Axis 2's. Now before everyone laughs and flames about Numark, my Axis 2's were fabulous and reliable, but simply just that, equipment for starting out. Now let me share a wee story about the Axis 9's.
After seeing the 100 dollar price drop, I thought nothing could be of better value then to basically upgrade my current CD player to a more advanced one with the same look and feel. However, to make a long story short, a very common problem with the Axis 9's is a unable to read cd error as well as cd tray jams, and random skipping. This happened with TWO Axis 9's, and I have also seen it occur on the premium Numark dual decks at a local club I play at, (which we immediatley switched to Denon's)
I currently use in my own setup one completley functional Axis 9 and an old axis 2...why??? Simply because I LOVE the interface as well as asthetic appeal of the Axis 9's. With 3 hot stutter starts and loads of effects as well as scratching capabilities, I feel its the CD player for me.
But I will say this, Numark is NOT reliable, and you are taking a risk in buying their equipment (except for a select few mixers ie. DXM09 ftw!) I have used everything from DVJ 3000's to the CDJ200, and in some ways prefer my Axis 9's even over the 3000's...in some ways
Buy what you believe is the best equipment for you and holds the features that you want but keep everything from reliability and cost still in mind. And know its definitley a bitch when CD players skip and freeze while playing to a crowd of 600....
Then again? Are you going to be playing in front of 600 people? Or just need some fun decks for home use? I believe it or not despite these problems, love my gear, and I feel they're the ones for me, just like something else might be for you.
Its not a matter of gear making you sound better is a matter of it being more comfortable and more fun to play on.
DNS 3500s?????
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| Originally posted by SteveMKIIDub DNS 3500s????? |
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| Originally posted by Raveaddict19 But I will say this, Numark is NOT reliable, and you are taking a risk in buying their equipment (except for a select few mixers ie. DXM09 ftw!) |
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| (except for a select few mixers ie. DXM09 ftw!) |
Wow...
now I'm really confused after reading all the responses, and the links posted...
One person has already personally told me to get Numark 9, because after the CDJ800s, they're the most durable and reliable out there.
But here, I"m reading not to get them because they're not reliable or durable.
i've been told that there's some testing that was done with CDJs, and a video was taken of the event. APprently, the NUmarks came out second after the CDJ800s for durability and reliability.
What the hell? 
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| Hi! My friend has just bought a pair of CDJ800's and one of them, after 1 month of use killed it's jog! He loves his gear, and handles them like babies! Now if you switch to vinyl mode, the song stops, and you have to lift the jog dial itself, to let it go... Though I'm a Pio fan, this incident made me a bit unsure of buying Pio CDs... The 100s I own are like new, and they are more than 3 years old! I just love them |
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The CDJ-800 series...what to say? well, my friend bought a pair too and after 3 months, the hot cue points stopped working and it kept skipping to past cue points...this all happened on just one of the machines...i think the series was defective...i love my CDJ 100s too...but i think there's a new love blooming... CDJ-1000 MK2 |
Ok, look my bad
I kind of see my post being a little contradictory sometimes.
To clear things up, I think the Axis 9's are absolutley suberb CD players for someone looking for a great, easy to use piece of fairly cheap gear with loads of features. I think they are really fun to play on, look great, and have a great feel. As much as I actually like Numark gear (i know...), I must admit I've had TWO seperate Axis 9 units shit out on me DURING GIGS. Then again, I've had Pioneer DVJ's shit out on me. Same jog wheel situation someone was talking about with an 800.
Maybe I just got 2 bad units in a strange coincidence??? But the point is, it still comes down to personal preference, but damnit I still stand my ground on getting a pair of good value decks, and buying really great tracks with all the money you saved. It just makes sense to me.
To "review" the Axis 9 in a well manner
Pros
-Sleek, small, lightweight design
-Comfortable wheel
-Loads of really good sounding effects (similar to those on a DXM06), that are really easy to use
-Lots of programming functionality with multiple 'hot cues', same concept as Pio's hot cues, spin down, great sounding scratching with multiple modes, user upgradable in a really easy manner, simple interface.
- TWO different possible loops.
- an AMAZINGLY responsive stutter button. Literally with 3 different samples loaded, you can 'play' really awesome rhythms.
-100% pitch range
-Really damn cheap with alot of features most big names dont even have...
Cons
-It has a CD tray....yuck...thats asking for 100 bad things to happen
-Tendency to have oddities with the jog wheel not working like it should. (seen it with THREE different units...fixed by a simple restart though, so just check b4 you play. There is a little sheet that says DO NOT TOUCH the jog wheel while powering on, so it must be just a very sensitive piece of equipment
-Unable to really set effect parameters like you would with a fader, sort of have to quickly wind the wheel to get there if you want say a larger flange value right away
really more pros that cons...so yeah, I dont know, not much else to say I guess, just try em both and see what you like if you can.
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| Originally posted by Abhay Everyone here sleeps with pio gear everynight, next to them, in their beds. They sing lullabies to them, and caress the pios to sleep. |
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