vero, the 3000 is an all around solid mixer. Excellent on all levels. From what I understand that its the exact same as a 600 except for the fact that its 19" and it has no sampler, and more effects.

A sampler is useful but in my opinion not work the $200 - especially if you didnt know what it was in the first place. A sampler takes the incoming signal and stores it onboard the mixer. So for example, you can sample a 4/4 beat from a track and then loop it in the sampler if you need extended time to beatmatch.

the 3000 is a great mixer - go for it

sweet! i had pretty much made up my mind before, i just wanted to find out if anyone has had problems with it. i see so many djm 500 and 600, so i figured pioneers are solid mixers. now its time to start saving, it probably will be a few weeks before i can afford it. thanks again for all the help everyone.

cheers-
Phil