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NEW... Pioneer CDJ2000 & CDJ900....

Now just waiting for the official announcement. They're also supposed to release a CDJ900.



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Adapting to today's variety of media formats, the CDJ-2000 enable 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 PacemakerTM2 or a hard drive packed with music files, minimizing the need to bring a laptop computer to performances.

The CDJ-2000 includes rekordboxTM, 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 turntables. Key elements of Pioneer's rekordbox software:

* Analyze:

* Beats Per Minute (BPM) Data - BPM / Tempo information for each song is identified and processed into rekordbox for use by the DJ in preparing and performing a set.

* Waveform Data - The waveform of each song is identified and then displayed on the bottom screen for quick data visualization and for use with the needle search function on the CDJ-2000 turntable.

Customize:

* Tag Info & Artwork - Edit and customize the file information to performance needs.
* Hot Cues, Cue Points, and Loops - Prepare and customize cues and loops as well as create and manage hot cue banks.
* Playlists - Create, edit and manage customized playlists for various performances.
* Beatgrid - Utilizing the new Quantizing feature, cue points and loops can be set perfectly on-beat. The Quantize feature ensures cue points are set accurately and automatically, correcting and synching beats during manual looping or a real-time cueing, preventing off beat mistakes.

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

Pro DJ Link

The new turntables feature 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.

Advanced Connectivity

The new turntables 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 each 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 players for superior interfacing with software, faster communication speed over MIDI, audio/visual streaming and two-way information on displays. HID enables easy, precise and native control of DVS systems such as SeratoTM Scratch Live3, Native Instruments' Traktor4 series and MixVibes Cross5 without the need for time-coded discs.

CDJ-2000 Enhancements

* LCD panel and Graphic User Interface - The flagship CDJ-2000 features a large WQVGA 6.1-inch full-color 480 x 234 LCD panel for displaying song titles and jacket art as well as detailed track information so DJs can select songs at a glance. The wave data of each song is also illustrated on screen, showing high and low amplitude to further assist DJs.

* Needle Search - Helps DJs instantaneously get to a specific part of a song with a simple touch of the Needle Search pad. Found directly below the CDJ-2000's high resolution LCD panel, the touchpad lets the DJ "place the needle" and jump quickly to a specific part of a music track.

* Jog Dial - Adjustments for tension were enhanced from previous models allowing the DJ to further customize the feel of the jog dial from a light to heavy sensitivity. Four illuminated areas on the sides of the Jog Dial aid the DJ in finding the desired spot on the plate in dim lighting environments.


The Extras

For more accurate tempo control while mixing, each player is enhanced with increased frame increments of 0.5 frames that allow the DJ to set a cue point or loop point with more precision.

To achieve the highest sound quality, both the CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 were equipped with the audio industry's highly respected Wolfson DAC processors, delivering a very transparent, accurate audio signal resulting in a highly improved signal-to-noise ratio and increased headroom.

YO MAN, LET ME LOOK AT CD ARTWORK ON THIS 2 INCH SCREEN BEFORE I SELECT THIS SONG.

Wow...

Drools haha.

I'll keep my CDJ-1000mk3s for the next year to see how these work out.

Don't wanna jump the gun just yet.

The CDJ-2000 will be available in November 2009 with a suggested retail price of $2,150.

The CDJ-900 will be available in December 2009 with a suggested retail price of $1,600.

FUCK THAT!!! That's WAY WAY WAY TOO MUCH!!!

Like the Needle Search thing, good shout that one.


As always the problem is you're not going to be able to rely on every club having a pair for a good few years and clubs will be more reluctant than ever to install them because it's going to be too daunting for a lot of DJs. And I'm certainly not going to start lugging a pair of them around... it's enough hassle taking a little CDJ100 with me!

i can't wait to try these out

hopefully they become the norm on riders soon so the club i play at will have to get them

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ-S9Xf3waY

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Originally posted by DjWoody The CDJ-2000 will be available in November 2009 with a suggested retail price of $2,150. The CDJ-900 will be available in December 2009 with a suggested retail price of $1,600. FUCK THAT!!! That's WAY WAY WAY TOO MUCH!!!

Roffl that's hilarious/ridiculous!

after all the buildup and finally reading through the specs i can say i'm not disappointed, now to get my paws on a pair and give em a whirl

I think Pioneer missed a great opportunity to refine on their product and build a truly professional media player. Something solid, something with less plastic and more guts, something built like a rock that plays like a rock.

This will appeal to a lot of people but I would have much preferred a simpler player with higher pitch resolution. (is there? can't find any info)

This has too much shit on it and looks too much like a gizmo to me.

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Originally posted by Clovis This will appeal to a lot of people but I would have much preferred a simpler player with higher pitch resolution. (is there? can't find any info)

it looks like the resolution is still 0.02% but the accuracy is better at 0.5 frames

really though, you need better than 0.02%?

what i like is the usb, being able to use one thumb drive for 2 players, and you get the software to help organize your tunes and it keeps track of what songs are played off your drive, no need to even lug around a laptop anymore, just a thumb drive and your headphones

and it'll control a dvs natively without the need for timecode, that's a neat feature as well, in case you can't part with your dvs, i think abelton too

What a price, this is ridiculous For a price of 2 cdj-2000's you can have a laptop with serato, mixer + 2 turntables or older cdjs. Way to go Pioneer and the design is crap imo, lights in a jog ring, cd artwork give me a break the only good new features are needle search and beatgrid and I'm sure those are not available on cdj-900

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Originally posted by Tony Morello it looks like the resolution is still 0.02% but the accuracy is better at 0.5 frames really though, you need better than 0.02%?

Not really, but I need it far more than half of the other gizmos they added.

The price is also far too high.

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Originally posted by DjWoody The CDJ-2000 will be available in November 2009 with a suggested retail price of $2,150.

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Originally posted by nemesis8722 My guess is $2100

But anyway, looks nice. It would have been nice to have FLAC support, but whatever. Honestly, I think I'd rather have a pair of DN-S3700s.

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Originally posted by DjWoody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ-S9Xf3waY

I get the impression he wanted us to think these CDJs are groundbreaking.

While the prices are ridiculous those are MSRP. I'm guessing they will start out at 1800-1850 in store. I'll wait until they come down to 3k for a pair and then pick them up.

Meh... As mentioned needle search is awesome. Beatgrid is cool too. Looping up multiple players even if it is by cat5 is pretty handy as well (at least they thought about it and implemented it).

But, there's nothing 'new' there. It's been 8 yrs since they introduced the 1000's. They seem to have only caught up with the laptop generation rather than introduce something radically new. (Tough to do these days i'll grant you that)

I'm sure the way they're looking at it is, 'Spend $4300 with us and you get everything you'll get if you buy a DVS system (With top of the line Macbook Pro as laptop lol) yet you'll still be able to play your CD's DVD's and all other supported formats.



My fear for them is that I think they've put the CDJ2000 slightly out of reach of the average bedroom dj. The 1000 was excessive but people were able to make excuses to get them. The 2000's are just too much IMO. Obviously you could go with the 900 but I'm spending that kind of money already.....

I don't mind the look of them though. They played it relatively safe.

nelly

of course it's out of reach for the average bedroom dj, this is obviously aimed for clubs that often have big names coming through on a regular basis, djs that are playing multiple sets a week and anyone else that is in need to have large amounts of music at their fingertips while eliminating the need to be staring at a laptop screen

even the 1000 was overkill for the average bedroom dj (hence the introduction of the 800 and now the 900), it still made touring and working dj's jobs a lot easier, this intends to do the same

i know this is going to make my life easier

what i'm wondering though is if they'll offer the organizing software without having to buy the unit so if you do get to play on them, you can organize your stuff beforehand without owning one of the units

MAP (minimum advertised price) according to the pioneer forums

$1,699 US FOR CDJ-2000
$1,299 US FOR CDJ-900

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Originally posted by Tony Morello what i'm wondering though is if they'll offer the organizing software without having to buy the unit so if you do get to play on them, you can organize your stuff beforehand without owning one of the units

www.piratebay.org if they don't......

The new Pro DJ Link feature is awesome. so technically you only need to bring one usb stick / SD card to a gig. I love the idea of not having to bring a laptop, controller, and cables but i didnt see anything about it having FX. So youll still need an effector if you dont have a djm mixer.

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Originally posted by Tony Morello of course it's out of reach for the average bedroom dj, this is obviously aimed for clubs that often have big names coming through on a regular basis, djs that are playing multiple sets a week and anyone else that is in need to have large amounts of music at their fingertips while eliminating the need to be staring at a laptop screen even the 1000 was overkill for the average bedroom dj (hence the introduction of the 800 and now the 900), it still made touring and working dj's jobs a lot easier, this intends to do the same i know this is going to make my life easier what i'm wondering though is if they'll offer the organizing software without having to buy the unit so if you do get to play on them, you can organize your stuff beforehand without owning one of the units

The 1000's were over kill yet how many people have them in their bedrooms? I dunno I just don't think these units will sell as well (credit crunch or what not) as the 1000's have for them over the years unless the price goes down after the first year. Which from what we've seen in the past few months (prices actually went up) is hardly going to happen.

I've seen them for �1499, that's nearly �1700. That's INSANE money.

2 techs and traktor > 1 CDJ-2000

Prepared sets, looping, all those fancy wave forms, effects and color lights what a load of crap. Actually all you really need is good music + nice transitions and thats it.

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Originally posted by SBK Prepared sets, looping, all those fancy wave forms, effects and color lights what a load of crap. Actually all you really need is good music + nice transitions and thats it.

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