CD decks

Professional MP3/CD player

Review: The American Audio Flex 100 MP3 offers features in line with top-level decks, but at an entry-level price. It plays MP3 CDs, as well as audio CDs, and also offers the much sought after CDJ scratch function. An intuitive layout provides simple functionality that ensures creative DJ techniques can be achieved with ease. A large jog wheel with an excellent scratch function, a seamless loop function, 4 x hot-cue points and 4 x sample banks mean you can mix, cut, chop, loop and sample music on the fly. 4 x new DSP effects, with parameter controls provide filters, echo, flanger and break effects to be added for a more exciting DJ performance. The ID3 tag display, folder search and built anti-shock buffer finish a deck that offers unrivalled versatility and performance at such a low price point.

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Professional CD/MP3/WAV player with MIDI control

Review: Whether you DJ with CDs or a computer, the American Audio Radius 3000 will help you achieve the next level.

The Radius 3000 is a professional CD/MP3/WAV player with MIDI capabilities so DJs can control their favorite music playback software. It features a large 6" (150mm) jog wheel, 9 on-board DSP effects, and a large bright display that shows track titles and artist ID tags. The Radius 3000 has a white LED visual marker display that rotates around the jog wheel to show the reference point of where the CD/MP3/WAV disc is playing.

The Radius 3000 also offers features only found on the highest quality CD players, such as: slot load CD drive, quick CD/MP3/WAV disc recognition, SD card and USB inputs, advanced track search (search for a new track while one is playing), 10 seconds of anti-shock memory, seamless loop, 3 x flash start buttons, digital BPM counter, and digital output (S/PDIF).

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Single top CD/MP3 player/MIDI controller

Review: This incredible single top CD/USB music player not only plays CDs and MP3s but allows you to take full control of your music using one of three operating modes: vinyl, CD DJ and auto cue scratch. It also lets you add your own twist using the touch sensitive jog wheel to apply digital effects such as scratch, flanger, filter, echo, one touch seamless loop, break/start speed, 4 memory cue points and sampler.

With the MPCD-X3, you'll feel like a true professional.

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Direct drive turntable media player & controller

Review: The Denon DN-S3700 Direct Drive Turntable Media Player & Controller is a cutting-edge single-deck portable DJ instrument
which provides working DJs with a host of useful features for enhanced creative flexibility.

Most notably, thanks to its large 9'' spinning platter design,
the DN-S3700 literally offers the best of both worlds from both digital and analog realms. In addition to a host of advanced digital features, including USB
and MIDI control, the sleek and elegant unit includes a built-in authentic vinyl record for surface control driven by Denon DJ's High Torque Direct Drive Motor,
providing users with the classic and unmistakable feel of true vinyl.

The Denon DNS3700 CD/MP3 player is a cutting-edge single-deck portable DJ instrument, including a built-in authentic vinyl record for surface control.

DJ deck with high-torque direct drive motor

Review: Utilizing a completely redesigned high-torque direct drive motor that exactly mirrors the feel of vinyl, the SC3900 brings home that familiar feel but with the choice of CD, USB, software, or even a networked media server as your source of tracks.

The 9" platter makes scratch moves more nimble by being that little bit smaller, but maintains the perfect amount of space to grip it, scratching & mixing tracks feels no different than using vinyl.

Years of development with top international DJs has allowed Denon DJ to perfect the platter of the SC3900 for use with digital media without losing that feel of vinyl (the surface of the platter is actually a 9" vinyl disc), all allowing Scratch DJ champions like DJ Switch to push their performances even further than possible with a vinyl record.

Doing DMC-style hard-core scratch sets are made so much easier without worrying about needles & skipping records.

Playback and scratch tracks from a myriad of sources including USB sticks or USB hard disk drives via the top mounted USB port. This allows the move from venue to venue with just a single USB device and not a laptop or CD collection, although the SC3900 can also playback CDs via the front loading CD slot, giving you true flexibility of your media choices.

The SC3900 also comes complete with the brand new Engine music management software that has been designed with players such as the SC3900 in mind, allowing the ultimate in DJ set preparation, playback and control.

Prepare the perfect set in the studio or on a computer at home, then export it to a USB stick or Hard Disk Drive and have everything needed for your DJ performance in a device small enough to fit in your pocket. Then, when it's time to perform simply plug in and play, and even share the USB drive's files with up to three other compatible players over a network.

Once your networked players are sharing the music from one USB device, it's easy to manage, cue, and play to any player via an iPad with the new Engine iPad app (requires downloading from the App Store). Engine for iPad seamlessly controls your set wirelessly through a network, all via its large full-colour touchscreen. And there is no need to worry about computer or connection problems; should the iPad become disconnected, your music is still securely connected to the player via USB, leaving playback, and your audience's attention, uninterrupted.

Additionally, playback of files on your PC or MAC is possible with the included 'Engine' music management software which doesn't even require a high specification computer to work quickly and efficiently. With file searching speeds that leaves most other software standing still, Engine's power is achieved by leaving the intensive audio processing at the player so the software is free to run before, or during your performance, utilizing the full capabilities of your computer.

Prepare music on a USB device, playback music through Engine PC or Mac software, and control via networked players or even through a network connected iPad.

Hybrid MIDI mode has been a flexible feature and a great benefit to previous Denon DJ devices and it's no different with the SC3900. Complete with the ability to be MIDI mapped to work with a wide variety of applications, the SC3900 can control DJ software utilizing DVS, without using time code CDs, making the SC3900 the most complete and flexible player Denon DJ has ever produced.

For performers who can't or don't want to choose between software, vinyl, CD, and digital media as well as those who want the ability to use one controller that doesn't rely on a high-spec computer to perform, the Denon DJ SC3900 is the player that you have been waiting for.

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Review: The innovation behind Gemini's new CDJ-700 focuses on 2 key elements of DJ performance: versatility and control. Due to the incredible variety of modern media, DJs can't be restricted to a single format, so the CDJ-700 offers incredible flexibility, allowing playback from CDs, SD cards and USB memory devices in a variety of file formats (MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF). Plus, the CD slot, which features compatibility with CDs, CD-Rs and MP3 CDs, also boasts an amazingly quick load-time of just 8 seconds.

And when it comes to control, the CDJ-700 provides a new dimension of tactile command by incorporating the industry's first touch-sensitive display screen. Now you can navigate between folders and tracks, adjust tempo and even set effect values using the same intuitive controls found on the world's most popular media players and smart phones.

A large, high-resolution jog wheel with 3 selectable modes allows you to operate Cue, Scratch, Slip and Loop Adjust functions, while a display screen in the middle of the wheel indicates your mode, track position and slip position. And the jog wheel is painstakingly designed to offer super-accurate control with a completely natural feel. In fact, a Rotary Adjust feature lets you fine-tune the jog wheel's resistance for a custom feel, whether you're partial to stiff and heavy, light and loose or anything in between.

For ultra-precise beat matching, the Master Tempo mode enables tempo adjustment without changing the original pitch of the track; but if pitch manipulation is your thing, then feel free to tweak away with the Pitch Control fader.

Want more functionality? How about MIDI? Thanks to its MIDI capabilities, you can control the parameters of your favorite DJ software right from the unit and route your audio through its 24bit/192 kHz soundcard.

Creativity is so important when crafting your own original sound, which is why the CDJ-700 provides 6 DSP-powered effects with dry/wet level control. Additional functions like Pitch Bend, Hot Cueing, Reverse and Loop Sections, along with versatile BPM options, round out the collection of professional features that fully complement the CDJ-700's user-friendly design.

For true connecting convenience, the unit includes line output jacks on the rear panel, along with a USB out for hooking up your computer. And a digital output (S/PDIF) allows you to plug into an external mixer or even interface with your favorite DAW and record without conversion. So let your imagination run wild! You can rest assured knowing the CDJ-700 will keep pace thanks to comprehensive features and outstanding audio quality.

By the way, did we mention the vibrant and convenient LCD touch screen display? Flexible control has never been so powerful, so effortless... and so touchable! Features like Time, Tempo, BPM, Track Select and even Effect Values can be controlled with the touch of a finger, bringing ease-of-use to an entirely new level.

Inspired by the latest technological trends, the CDJ-700 literally puts professional features and innovative design right at your fingertips.

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Pro dual CD/MP3/USB/MIDI player

Review: With principles of convenience and control guiding our design process, Gemini bring a new dimension of versatility and tactile command to your rack with the CDMP-2700. In addition to extremely flexible playback options, this unit also incorporates the industry's first touch-sensitive display screen. Now you can navigate between folders and tracks, adjust tempo and even set effect values using the same intuitive controls found on the world's most popular media players and smart phones.

Taking into account the diversity of modern media, the CDMP-2700 offers incredible flexibility, allowing playback from CDs, SD cards and USB memory devices in a variety of file formats (MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF). Plus, the CD slot, which features compatibility with CDs, CD-Rs and MP3 CDs, also boasts an amazingly quick load-time of just eight seconds. Engineered to be supremely accommodating, the CDMP-2700 makes it easy to access thousands of songs from portable memory devices, so if you want to keep your rack as compact and streamlined as possible, you don't even need to take a computer to your gig.

The CDMP-2700 features 2 touch-sensitive jog wheels that allow you to search through a track, adjust cue points and even scratch with true vinyl-like feel. For ultra-precise beat matching, the master tempo mode enables tempo adjustment without changing the original pitch of the track; but if pitch manipulation is your thing, then feel free to tweak away with the pitch control fader.

Thanks to MIDI capabilities, the CDMP-2700 lets you control the parameters of your favorite DJ software right from the unit and route your audio through its 24bit/192 kHz soundcard. In MIDI mode, you can assign all controls, buttons, potentiometers and wheel rotations, to work in conjunction with programs like Virtual DJ, Algoriddim Djay, MixVibes and Traktor.

For crafting your own original sound, the CDMP-2700 provides 6 DSP-powered effects with dry/wet level control. Additional functions like pitch bend, hot cueing, reverse and loop sections, along with versatile BPM options, round out the collection of professional features that fully complement the CDMP-2700's user-friendly design.

For connecting convenience, the unit includes line output jacks on the rear panel, along with a USB out for hooking up your computer. And a digital output (S/PDIF) allows you to plug into an external mixer or even interface with your favorite DAW and record without conversion.

With 2 vibrant, convenient LCD touch screen displays, flexible control has never been so powerful, so effortless and so touchable. Features like time, tempo, BPM, track select and even effect values can be controlled with the touch of a finger, bringing ease-of-use to an entirely new level.

Inspired by the evolution of technology and modern media, the CDMP-2700 literally puts professional control right at your fingertips in a convenient rackspace design.

Professional CD Mixing Console

Review: Numark's CD Mix-2 combines a full-featured DJ mixer with a dual-transport, high-precision CD player, creating a powerhouse tool for DJs. Whether you're concocting custom mixes for your own recordings or performing live for parties or for professional events, you'll appreciate the system's dual RIAA-equalized phono inputs, 3 line-level inputs, and 2 microphone inputs with independent input levels.

Each of the built-in CD transports offers true buffered instant start, seamless full-CD looping, instant stutter start with selectable stutter points, relay play (deck 1 to deck 2), and Numark's patented anti-shock technology, which means your system will never miss a beat, no matter how many feet hit the floor under your spell. A crossfader lets you smoothly transition between 2 inputs and controls the auto start feature of the CD units.

The Numark CD Mix-2 also features dual headphone jacks (one .25-inch, one .125-inch) with any-input cueing for each, fader start, a pitch bend/jog wheel (+/- 16 percent), 3-speed scanning forward and reverse, frame-accurate search (1/75 seconds per step), and auto-dead space elimination with auto cue.

Outputs include master XLR balanced/RCA unbalanced and record outputs with a 3-band equalizer for master output.

You'll never have to strain to read the system's enormous backlit display, and its dual-band, 12-segment LED output meters help you keep tabs on your levels. The CD Mix-2 comes with its own 12V AC/DC power adapter, but you may also power it through a car's cigarette lighter with an optional vehicle power-supply kit, depending on where your activities take you.

Automatic CD tray protection prevents doors from sliding open accidentally and during use, while +10 tracks skip search simplifies access to choice samples buried deep in discs encoded with many tracks. Ready for a break? Program a sequence of up to 30 tracks and let the CD Mix-2 do the DJ-ing.

Rack mount dual CD player

Review: The CDN22 MK5 is a straightforward dual-CD player for mobile DJs and club installs. You'll find that while the CDN22 MK5 is extremely affordable, it empowers you with all of the CD-playing essentials for professional performance.

The CDN22 MK5 is built in an attractive, rack-mount package that's equally at home in angled and straight racks. You can mount the control and drive units together or separately for setup flexibility, and the 2 interconnect with a single cable. It plays all of your CD and CD-R discs for media convenience. The CD player is housed in an all-metal chassis for rugged, reliable performance.

The CDN22 MK5 gives you rapid track access on its easy-to-use multifunction jog/shuttle wheels. You can dial the point in the track you're after in a split second and also use the jog wheels for controlling pitch bend.

You can pitch your tracks up and down by 12% for easy beat matching. The CDN22 MK5's programmable playback enables you to set up a sequence of tracks for convenient playback.

The CDN22 MK5 has standard RCA outputs for connection to nearly any audio system and it also has a lossless S/PDIF digital output for super-low-noise playback. It also has fader start, which automatically starts playback when you move the crossfader on a compatible mixer.

Professional dual USB and MP3 CD player

Review: The CDN77USB is a dual USB and MP3 CD player designed for professional DJs. USB drive support allows you to put your entire digital music library on a USB flash or hard drive and use it at a gig. if you're a DJ transitioning to using MP3 files, the CDN77USB is ideal, because it allows you to still use your entire library of CDs or MP3 CDs. In addition, the CDN77USB comes loaded with features like master tempo, scratching, seamless loop, pitch control, reverse and brake effects and an auto-BPM counter, making the CDN77USB an affordably priced unit with premium features.

For DJs whose libraries live on their computer, the CDN77USB is a perfect solution. Thousands of songs can be loaded from a computer onto a USB flash or hard drive, which can then be accessed from either of the CDN77USB's two USB inputs. DJs can also load two songs from a single flash drive at the same time.]

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Performance System with dock for iPod

Review: Considered an industry standard for more than 10 years, Numark CDMIX systems consist of a dual CD player and mixer together in one easy-to-carry unit for mobile DJs working events, clubs that need to be able to pack away their system quickly and any other DJ on the move. Setup and teardown are fast and easy with CDMIX systems, because you don't spend as much time running cables and testing levels as with traditional component setups.

The iCDMIX 2 is the first CDMIX to feature an integrated universal dock for iPod, enabling you to play music from virtually any docking iPod. The iCDMIX 2 is designed for professional use, housed in an all-metal chassis for years of rugged, reliable performance. The housing also has rack ears so you can mount it in a rack or CDMIX CASE 3 for secure transport or fixed installations.

The iCDMIX 2 contains a dual-deck CD player with all of the functionality and capabilities professional DJs expect in standalone units. The iCDMIX 2 plays CD and CD-R discs. For performance reliability in unpredictable environments the iCDMIX 2 features Numarlk's electronically buffered Anti-Shock skip protection.

You can rapidly access points within a track using the multifunction jog/shuttle wheels. The wheels are also helpful for controlling pitch bend. You can pitch tracks up and down for easy beat matching.

In addition to standard single-track and continuous playback, the iCDMIX 2 offers programmable playback so you can set up a sequence of tracks for convenient playback. You can also set cue points in real time for creative performance. The iCDMIX 2 has Fader Start, which can automatically start cued-up playback when you move the crossfader.

The iCDMIX 2 has a 3-channel mixer section that is complete and on par with standalone mixers. It has a mic channel and a dedicated channel for the iPod, as well as replaceable crossfader and pre-fader cueing controls. For the main channels, you can switch between the onboard CD players or rear-panel RCA inputs for additional CD players, additional iPods or turntables with preamps such as TTX USB or TTi. You can cue with headphones using 1/4" and 1/8" stereo headphone outputs with level control. The iCDMIX 2 has professional outputs for compatibility with virtually any system.

Performance system with universal dock

Review: Considered an industry standard for more than 10 years, Numark CDMIX systems consist of a dual CD player and mixer together in one easy-to-carry unit for mobile DJs working events, clubs that need to be able to pack away their system quickly and any other DJ on the move. Setup and teardown are fast and easy with CDMIX systems, because you don't spend as much time running cables and testing levels as with traditional component setups.

The iCDMIX 3 is one of the first CDMIXs to feature an integrated universal dock for iPod, enabling you to play music from virtually any docking iPod. iCDMIX 3 is designed for professional use, housed in an all-metal chassis for years of rugged, reliable performance. The housing also has rack ears so you can mount it in a rack or CDMIX case 3 for secure transport or fixed installations. For easily locating tracks in a folder system you'll appreciate iCDMIX 3's LCD display.

The iCDMIX 3 contains a dual-deck MP3/CD player with all of the functionality and capabilities professional DJs expect in standalone units. iCDMIX 3 plays CD, CD-R, and MP3-CD discs so you can carry fewer discs. For performance reliability in unpredictable environments the iCDMIX 3 features Numark's electronically buffered anti-shock skip protection.

You can rapidly access points within a track using the multifunction jog/shuttle wheels. The wheels are also helpful for controlling pitch bend. You can pitch tracks up and down for easy beat matching. To help with beat matching, the iCDMIX 3 automatically detects BPM and also enables you to manually tap in tempo.

You can also set cue points in real time for creative performance. The iCDMIX 3 has Fader Start, which can automatically start cued-up playback when you move the crossfader.

The iCDMIX 3 has a three-channel mixer section that is complete and on par with standalone mixers. It has a mic channel and a dedicated channel for the iPod, as well as replaceable crossfader and pre-fader cueing controls. For the main channels, you can switch between the onboard CD players or rear-panel RCA inputs for additional CD players, additional iPods or turntables with preamps such as TTX USB or TTi. You can cue with headphones using 1/4" and 1/8" stereo headphone outputs with level control. The iCDMIX 3 has professional outputs for compatibility with virtually any system.

Professional rack-mountable USB and MP3 CD player

Review: Let's face it. Just about everyone has CDs. Whether you gig with a CD library or someone brings you a CD to play, it helps to be able to play them. If you're ready to transition to performing with MP3 files or even if you already do, the MP103USB and MP3 CD player lets you have the best of both worlds in one extremely convenient and powerful place. For DJs whose libraries live on their computer, the MP103USB is a perfect solution.

Thousands of songs can be loaded from a computer onto a USB flash or hard drive. The MP103USB's USB input allows you to put your entire digital music library on a USB flash or hard drive and perform with it at a gig. If you are a DJ transitioning to using MP3 files, the MP103USB is ideal because it allows you to still use your entire library of CDs or MP3 CDs while giving you more options for using digital media.

The MP103USB comes loaded with features working DJs need like master tempo, scratching, seamless loop, pitch control, reverse and brake effects and an Auto-BPM counter. The MP103USB is loaded with premium features but is still affordable for DJs of any level. Balanced XLR outputs mean you can connect to any system in seconds with professional results.

There simply has never been a rack-mounted deck that offers so much for so little.

Pair of NDX200 Tabletop CD player featuring a large job wheel and Numark's Anti-Shock buffered skip-protection technology, continuous and programmable playback modes and fader start

Review: The NDX200 is a CD player with a heavy, rugged build and a large jog wheel for comfortable performance. Numark's Anti-Shock buffered skip-protection technology keeps music playing, even when vibrations might cause other players to skip.

The NDX200 features seamless looping for creating and integrating loops in instant remixes. Single, continuous and programmable playback modes enable you to control playback order and create custom playlists. The NDX200 also has fader start, which starts the NDX200 playing when you move the crossfader on a compatible mixer.

Whether you are an experienced veteran or just starting out, the NDX200 gives you more features for your money.

Review: The NDX400 is an advanced, touch-activated scratch MP3/CD player that can also play from a USB flash drive. Numark's Anti-Shock buffered skip-protection technology keeps the music playing even when vibrations might cause other players to skip. Three hot-cue points and a large, touch-sensitive scratch wheel give you the tools to express your creativity.

The NDX400 is a flexible, slot-loading player that not only plays standard CDs, but it can also play MP3 CDs for lengthy playback from a single disc. Additionally, it can play from a USB flash drive for even more music-format flexibility. For easily navigating through folders on MP3 CDs and USB flash drives, NDX400 has an easy-to-read text display.

The NDX400 has vinyl-style braking for stopping playback just like a record, and reverse mode that enables you to incorporate even more special vinyl effects. NDX400 has seamless looping for creating and integrating loops in instant remixes. Single, continuous, and programmable playback modes enable you to control playback order and create custom playlists. The NDX400 also has fader start, which starts the NDX400 playing when you move the crossfader on a compatible mixer.

The NDX400 is a powerful, rock-solid player for a variety of music formats. Professional DJs and weekend warriors alike will appreciate the NDX400's great mix of features and capabilities for a surprisingly affordable price.

Pair of touch-activated scratch MP3/CD players

Review: The NDX400 is an advanced, touch-activated scratch MP3/CD player that can also play from a USB flash drive. Numark's Anti-Shock buffered skip-protection technology keeps the music playing even when vibrations might cause other players to skip. Three hot-cue points and a large, touch-sensitive scratch wheel give you the tools to express your creativity.

The NDX400 is a flexible, slot-loading player that not only plays standard CDs, but it can also play MP3 CDs for lengthy playback from a single disc. Additionally, it can play from a USB flash drive for even more music-format flexibility. For easily navigating through folders on MP3 CDs and USB flash drives, NDX400 has an easy-to-read text display.

The NDX400 has vinyl-style braking for stopping playback just like a record, and reverse mode that enables you to incorporate even more special vinyl effects. NDX400 has seamless looping for creating and integrating loops in instant remixes. Single, continuous, and programmable playback modes enable you to control playback order and create custom playlists. The NDX400 also has fader start, which starts the NDX400 playing when you move the crossfader on a compatible mixer.

The NDX400 is a powerful, rock-solid player for a variety of music formats. Professional DJs and weekend warriors alike will appreciate the NDX400's great mix of features and capabilities for a surprisingly affordable price.

Pair of professional DJ software controllers & MP3/CD/USB players

Review: The Numark NDX900 DJ software controller with audio interface is ideal for the multi-format DJ.

With the capability of playback from almost any digital source including CD, USB and computer the NDX900 offers users tactile control of their digital audio library no matter how it is stored. The NDX900 controller features a layout that is both familiar and practical with a large clear screen, illuminated touch sensitive illuminated platter, front loading CD drive and top mounted USB port. In addition to these features the solid professional chasis has scratching, sampling and looping facilities as well as remix capable BPM synced effect control including chop, echo, filter, flanger, pan and phaser.

The NDX900 controller has a class compliant plug and play USB audio interface built in, enabling seamless integration into virtually any digital DJ rig.

The NDX900 controller's built-in audio interface works plug-and-play, allowing you to seamlessly integrate NDX900 Controller with virtually any computer and control virtually any DJ software, no drivers or external sound cards are required. With 2 x NDX900 Controllers and a mixer of choice, you have a powerful and versatile digital DJ rig. The NDX900 controller includes Traktor LE 2 DJ software, comes premapped for use with Virtual DJ, Traktor 2 Pro and is compatible with virtually any MIDI compatible DJ software.

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Review: The CDJ-100S CD player houses a built-in digital jog break feature that offers three different remix assist buttons. The jog wheel allows you to speed up and slow down tracks and fine-tune cue points. Our CDJ-100S also features a playing address bar graph which shows elapsed and remaining playing time of a track. When the track is about to end, it flashes as a warning. This entry level deck is ideal for bedroom DJs keen to experience the possibilities of CD play-out technology. A CD turntable with endless sound creation and remix possibilities, the CDJ-100S allows creative freedom to develop your own individual style. Features include three built in effects (jet, wah, zip), master tempo, shock resistant playback and jog wheel pitch bend.

Pair of professional multi-format players with Wolfson DAC processor

Review: The Pioneer CDJ-2000 is the most technologically advanced multi-format player in the world. It doesn't matter what your media preference is, the CDJ-2000 can handle them all with great performance, reliability, and confidence. It enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files on CD, DVD-ROM, SD card and USB memory devices. You can also assign various buttons to trigger other devices, such as DJ effecters and software with MIDI mapping capability.

With Pioneer's new Pro DJ Link you can connect up to four CDJ-2000s and share a single music source from just one player. For displaying song titles, jacket art as well as detailed track information, the CDJ-2000 has a unique 6.1" full colour LCD panel and graphic user interface so DJs can find information needed to select a song easily at a glance. Both the CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 turntables include 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 CDJ turntables. The CDJ-2000 is the natural selection for performing DJs worldwide.

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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 products 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.

Review: The pearl white CDJ-350-W is a quality entry-level DJ deck that will play all professional and popular formats on CD or USB. It really comes to life when you connect with your computer. It's USB connection allows for plug & play control of compatible DJ software, plus MIDI control for any music software. Also, you can use your CDJ-350-W as an audio interface.

With the deck comes Rekordbox; Pioneer's music management software that analyses the BPM and beat position of songs in your library. When you have finished preparing, you can transfer your songs and playlists to a USB device so you can select them by album, artist or genre on your CDJ-350-W. In an industry first feature, DJs can create and edit playlists right on the player.

BPM lock lets you match tempos of songs with just one button for smooth transitions. Set a master BPM for each deck and all music will be played at that speed. Check the beat both by sound and vision with the beat display function, which facilitates scratching and looping. With the auto beat loop function, you can develop loop performances with beat loop, loop divide and hot loop functionality.

Review: The Pioneer CDJ-800 MK2 is built around the company's acclaimed Jog Wheel technology. In response to feedback from the pro-DJ community, Pioneer have also added completely unique features: quick return (scratch the same sound repeatedly, without re-cueing every time); auto beat loop (create a perfect 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or full bar (1/1) beat loop instantly, just by touching the right button); wide pitch control (create new sound effects and BPM-match completely different tracks); one-button touch release (adjust Jog Wheel sensitivity to suit individual DJing styles); digital out (ensure digital purity and functionality in hi-tech environments). These ground-breaking functions are packed inside a compact and durable casing that makes the CDJ-800 ideal for surviving life on the road and for playing-out in tough club environments. A world-beating combination of proven features, the CDJ-800 feels like a vinyl deck and delivers digital player power to home-DJs, mobile professionals and superstar DJs everywhere.

Review: Intentionally designed to feel and function like other CDJ models further up the range, the CDJ-850 will give that all important reassurance when turning up to a gig with other CDJ models in the booth. And just as budding DJs practiced on the CDJ-800 at home in preparation for their club gigs on the CDJ-1000, the CDJ-850 is set to become the new training ground for DJs hoping to break it on the club circuit.

Apart from the ProDJ Link connection, the CDJ-850 inherits so many of the most exciting features from the CDJ-2000 and 900, offering major enhancements over the outgoing the CDJ-800MK2.

The full-size 206mm jog wheel will be familiar to all existing professional CDJ users, giving the same performance and feel as the top range products. And no matter which CDJ you play on, the browsing logic is always the same and all the work put into customising rekordbox collections will be available on every player in the range. So wherever you play, it will always feel like home.

The CDJ-850 features the same large rotary select dial as the CDJ-2000 and is the most affordable product in the range to feature the Wave display to see peaks and drops of the music. An intuitive Tag List feature allows you to think ahead 10, 20 or many more tracks by arranging temporary set lists on the fly. You can save this as a playlist and recall it later in rekordbox or use it again at the next gig.

And what's more, it's the only player to feature Tag List editing, so you can add, remove and change the order of tracks in the list. Adapting to all ways of working, the CDJ-850 plays music from CD, USB and PC. Despite the price point, it's capable of playing professional 24-bit WAV and AIFF, along with MP3 and AAC music files. It can be used as a Midi controller and 24bit soundcard for music software, and with HID capability, software companies will be quick to announce Plug&Play support.

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Review: Intentionally designed to feel and function like other CDJ models further up the range, the CDJ-850 will give that all important reassurance when turning up to a gig with other CDJ models in the booth. And just as budding DJs practiced on the CDJ-800 at home in preparation for their club gigs on the CDJ-1000, the CDJ-850 is set to become the new training ground for DJs hoping to break it on the club circuit.

Apart from the ProDJ Link connection, the CDJ-850 inherits so many of the most exciting features from the CDJ-2000 and 900, offering major enhancements over the outgoing CDJ-800MK2.

The full-size 206mm jog wheel will be familiar to all existing professional CDJ users, giving the same performance and feel as the top range products. And no matter which CDJ you play on, the browsing logic is always the same and all the work put into customising rekordbox collections will be available on every player in the range. So wherever you play, it will always feel like home.

The CDJ-850 features the same large rotary select dial as the CDJ-2000 and is the most affordable product in the range to feature the Wave display to see peaks and drops of the music. An intuitive Tag List feature allows you to think ahead 10, 20 or many more tracks by arranging temporary set lists on the fly. You can save this as a playlist and recall it later in rekordbox or use it again at the next gig.

And what's more, it's the only player to feature Tag List editing, so you can add, remove and change the order of tracks in the list. Adapting to all ways of working, the CDJ-850 plays music from CD, USB and PC. Despite the price point, it's capable of playing professional 24-bit WAV and AIFF, along with MP3 and AAC music files. It can be used as a Midi controller and 24-bit soundcard for music software, and with HID capability, software companies will be quick to announce Plug&Play support.

Review: The scratch version of the RMP-1 is equipped with a sophisticated DSP scratch simulator that can be controlled via the two-piece, touch-sensitive jog wheel. The edge is used for searching, push-starting and braking while the inner surface activates the sound synthesis when being touched.

The concept is clear: the RMP-1 Scratch is reduced to the most important mixing functions and due to the added scratch function it becomes the perfect turntablism CD player.

MIDI compatible crossmedia player and software controller

Review: The Reloop RMP-2.5 Alpha is the latest memeber of Reloop's RMP-series and a true cross media player with additional MIDI function. Besides playing current audio formats such as WAV and MP3 from CD, CD-R, memory stick or hard disk drive, it is also possible to control any MIDI compatible DJ software (for example Traktor) thanks to the RMP-2.5's full MIDI compatibility. All the user interface's control elements send out MIDI commands; this way this media player becomes the perfect controller for mixing softwares. Via the shift function all control elements are double assigned with MIDI commands which makes it possible to control 2 virtual decks with only one RMP-2.5 Alpha. The assiggnments can be stored as MIDI presets for various purposes. No matter whether audio or MIDI, with the large, touch sensitive jog wheel, the control feeling is always vinyl-like and literally invites you to scratching and beat juggling. Its high-resolution micro pitch of up to 0.02% allows pitch adjustments and bending with the highest precision. The shock-absorbing bearing of the device's feet, as already known from the RMP-3, secures the RMP-2.5 from getting out of place.

Moreover, the RMP-2.5 disposes of some new cool features. You can use the Data Base Builder software to analyse the desired USB drives, thus obtaining quicker and filtered results. Another very convenient feature is the Next Track function: During playback you can already select the next track. As combination of CD/MP3 player, USB mass storage media player and MIDI software controller, the Reloop RMP-2.5 Alpha is up to all requirements of modern DJ business.

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Review: The Reloop RMP-3 Alpha is Reloop's first true crossmedia player. Whether CD, MP3, memory stick or hard disk drive? It does not matter where the sound is coming from or how it is coded, the RMP-3 Alpha submits it to the DJ's control. As the new premium player is not only multi but crossmedial it is not only possible to mix, scratch and juggle music, but also to control any software.

Thanks to the Reloop RMP-3 Alpha's complete MIDI compatibility all of the 48 control elements can be applied as MIDI control device. This way the RMP series' flagship becomes the perfect controller for mixing software. As via the shift button all controls can be double assigned with MIDI commands it even becomes possible to control two virtual decks with only one RMP-3 Alpha. The assignments can be saved as MIDI presets for various applications.

Whatever the RMP-3 Alpha controls? Due to the large touch-sensitive jog wheels the control feeling always remains oustandingly vinyl-like. Its new micro pitch with a resolution of up to 0.02 facilitates pitch adjustments with the highest precision. Via the auto loop function the fastest mixing tricks can be looped-in in no time and with seven different bar lengths. Furthermore the new bearing of the device's feet lets the RMP-3 Alpha always keep its balance. Furthermore the RMP-3 Alpha diposes of several new features: In order to play music from one USB source it is possible to connect two RMP-3 players via the USB Audio Link function. In addition one can analye desired USB drives via the Data Base Builder software facilitating faster and filtered results. A very convenient feature is the Next Track function allowing to select the next track even during playback.

As a combination of CD/MP3 player, USB mass-storage media player and MIDI software controller the Reloop RMP-3 Alpha is up to all requirements of the DJ business. The SUV among media players.

Review: Packing all of the benefits of the best-selling C.314 plus an abundance of upgraded features, the Stanton C.324 CD player is a must-have for any true CD DJ. This tabletop, slot-loading CD player is designed for MP3 DJs who want to scratch CDs like vinyl and has everything needed for ultimate performance. With specialties such as MP3 playback with onboard file and folder browsing, onboard pattern and real-time sequencer for drum machine style performances, 7 onboard digital effects and a sleek slot drive, they've taken everything about the C.324 to the next level, except the price tag.

The C.324 has added real time trigger pads that offer real time sample/loop sequencing; this means that trigger patterns can now be recorded in real time and looped instantaneously. Drum patterns and loops can be manually resequenced and then looped to bring a completely new twist to live DJ remixing. This functionality is usually only achieved on drum machines. Using the C.324, sequences can be created in seconds compared to minutes using drum machines. The C.324 can record loops and samples, with the length determined by the time setting: this new feature makes it easy to set up perfect seamless loops. The C.324 also allows for the creation of beat synchronized loops based on the current song's BPM. This means that a perfectly timed seamless loop can be set on-the-fly with one button press. Once a beat-synchronized loop has been set it can be trimmed or expanded in real time by beat increment. By trimming the beat, a one bar loop can be turned into a 1/2 bar loop, 1/4 note or 1/8th note. Smaller loops can be expanded in the same fashion. The C.324 has a slot loading CD mechanism with LED for quick loading of CDs into the unit in low light situations.

Pair of professional CD players with MP3

Review: The Stanton C.402 professional CD player with MP3 is ideal for use in restaurants, bars, gyms, theme parks, radio stations, or anywhere a professional MP3 CD player is needed. A single rackmount CD/MP3 player that delivers solid DJ-style performance, the C.402 is designed with ease-of-use in mind and offers versatile player options such as auto cue and seamless looping. A pitch bend slider makes it possible to speed up or slow down the music while +10 Track/Folder skip search makes finding CD and MP3 songs quick and easy.

Professional multi-format player (CD, MP3 & USB) with MIDI controller

Review: The Stanton CMP.800 cross-media player provides all the features needed for today's technology-minded DJs.

Providing a newly-designed high-resolution jog wheel with multi-style and illuminated position indicator, CD & mass-storage device playback, built-in sampler, hot-cues, loops beat-synchronized FX and full MIDI control, the Stanton CMP.800 is a true high performance DJ cross-media player at an unbelievable price point that won't break the bank.

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Pair of professional multi-format players (CD, MP3 & USB) with MIDI controllers

Review: The Stanton CMP.800 cross-media player provides all the features needed for today's technology-minded DJs.

Providing a newly-designed high-resolution jog wheel with multi-style and illuminated position indicator, CD & mass-storage device playback, built-in sampler, hot-cues, loops beat-synchronized FX and full MIDI control, the Stanton CMP.800 is a true high performance DJ cross-media player at an unbelievable price point that won't break the bank.

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Professional CD player with effects, sampler and looping function & scratch, brake and reverse options + FREE DJ headphones

Review: Vestax have responded to the DJ with the CDX-05 CD player. It is a user-friendly professional single CD player, which carries all the functions of any other but with Vestax's original features and functions. With a layout for the DJ, whether mix or scratch, the Vestax CDX-05 CD player will answer your needs.

Vestax have developed a new CD filter with its knowledge of analog records. This new filter creates the warmth of vinyl with a phat groovy sound, keeping specific sound quality even when it's used with kW grade SR systems. MP3 tracks can be played with the built-in MP3 encoder. Features you could only previously apply on computers, such as scratching, +/-100 pitch control, effectors and sampling, can all be done on the Vestax CDX-05 CD player.

Additionally, the Vestax CDX-05 CD player comes with Tascam TT-M1, which sends the platter rotation speed & start/stop info to the CDX-05 player and controls the digital data of the CD. Its operation interface is a jog wheel that can be used for scratching, pitch bending, rewinding and cueing. If you are not satisfied with scratching on the jog wheel, you can connect the Tascam TT-M1 to the TT-Link terminal on the rear panel, and then mount it on any PDX series turntable. Once it's connected, you can scratch the record on the turntable to scratch the CD.

Furthermore, track programs, cue points and loop points can be memorized for up to 100 tracks. If you play a CD that has been played before, the Vestax CDX-05 player reads the CDs TOC info and plays it the way it was set before. Maximum of 8 seconds sampling with the ability to layer the sound over the playing track, CDs can be changed without fading the outro by using the sampling loop function. 4 cue points can be set out via 2 means of selection. Cue 1, 2, 3 can be played instantly with the Cue play mode like using a sampler. The pitch can be controlled with the 100mm pitch control fader for long mixing and sound effects, so that any tracks and styles can be mixed.

The HD 202 closed, dynamic Hi-Fi stereo headphones are the ideal partner for DJs and powerful modern music, providing good insulation against ambient noise and a vivid, crisp bass response. The rugged lightweight headphones have a secure fit and can be used for both mobile sources and home (mini) Hi-Fi systems. When out and about, a convenient cord take-up lets you adjust the headphone cable to the required length.