Cdj 1000 Mk3 Pioneer
Rekordbox is complete DJ software, from cloud music management to creative performance capabilities. Sync your library on multiple devices. Designed for DJs by DJs and drawing inspiration from Pioneer DJ's industry standard CDJ-1000 series, the CDJ-400 is a flexible, affordable performance player for the aspiring club DJ to use at home. The CDJ-400 allows you to play your MP3 collection off CD-R/RW discs as well as music from mass storage USB devices, such as USB keys, external.
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Cdj 1000 Mk3 Pioneer
Rekordbox is complete DJ software, from cloud music management to creative performance capabilities. Sync your library on multiple devices. Designed for DJs by DJs and drawing inspiration from Pioneer DJ's industry standard CDJ-1000 series, the CDJ-400 is a flexible, affordable performance player for the aspiring club DJ to use at home. The CDJ-400 allows you to play your MP3 collection off CD-R/RW discs as well as music from mass storage USB devices, such as USB keys, external.
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Hey guys,
Im purchasing second hand Pioneer CDJ 1000s or 850s to go along with my DJM600 Mixer, and before anybody says that I should be hopping on to the newest technology of the controllers, I came to using the Pioneers only in the last year and feel that I missed out on using the industry standard and have gotten very comfortable using the CDJs, and I don't think that clubs are going to suddenly replace all the CDJS with controllers and laptops at least for a few years, they will probably replace all the decks with the Nexus 2000s if anything. I also feel the music I play (hardstyle/trance) calls for more seamless, hands on mixing that I can do well on the CDJs, as oppose to some music genres that might benefit more from the many features, pads, loops and effects built into the modern controllers and tools.
I need a bit of advice on wether I would benefit more from the 1000 MK3's Hot Cue and Jog wheel adjust features over the 850's USB Port, because i'm using a friend's 850s at the moment, they are a great deck and the USB function is handier for quick access to songs, I like a firm grip on my jog wheel, and I think this may be why I would appreciate the 1000 MK3s better, the seller said to me I will appreciate the jog adjust after a while of using them, I haven't used the hot cue function before, but I assume you set the cue points up on Rekordbox?
I'm getting the decks at a very good price second hand, so I still plan on going through with it, and I am reluctant to buying a controller, I really hate the idea of laptop software and controller driven sets, I'm old school, if I need to upgrade in the future (which I probably will) then yes by all means, pass on the controllers, but at the moment I could do with some advice from you experts and fellow DJs! I want to get a deck compatible with Rekordbox if (software wise) it is going to be the main software used by DJs who use CDJS in the future, I've only had a play around with Rekordbox, I need to seriously catch up!
All support appreciated!
Peace & Love,
CKI've used both, and I have to say, using the 850 with rekordbox is a lot better than burning cds all the time for the 1000mk3, just plug in a usb stick to each deck and away you go.
Although rekordbox has changed since I used it last.
I never really changed the jog wheel adjust on the 1000s as after mixing a couple of songs you get used to it, anyway.
the displays on each are about the same. 900/2000 displaus are a lot better.
I would pick the 850s over the 1000s, and if you dj in a club with there own dj equipment, most likely 850/900/2000 you can just use your usb, and you would have already had your music sorted through rekordbox.
Of the two, yes the 850 is the better choice.
As for your other statement: You are wrong, sorry.
What I have seen in the last 2 years is: Clubs do not replace anything anymore. If you bring your controller then OK, if you happen to have no controller use their old CDJs. Of course some bought the Nexus lineup when it came out, so they are good for some time (usually they buy 5 year warranty package).
I have asked about 15 club owners the last year what they are seeing and the response was:
About 50-60% (so more than half) of the DJs are now coming with controller. So when their lease and warranty runs out they will only replace the house mixer and expect that the other DJs have switched until then too.
Only 1 club owner responded differently and he will buy a DDJ-SZ.
Of course 90% of my gigs were in Europe last year, so I cannot speak for the US, but usually the US is less conservative than Europe, so I expect that to go the same direction even slightly faster.
I only had 2 gigs in Asia, they actually had no CDJ setup anymore and expected you to bring a controller. But I have no idea if that is the norm there and I forgot to ask.Disclaimer: I'm not a fan of Pioneer and the last time I used a CDJ it was to put something else more important on top of.
I would go for the 850's and get your head into Rekordbox. I've had to research them and Rekordbox like mad as I'm using a pair along with vinyl decks for a forthcoming rave. I actually quite like Rekordbox as a preparation software, and the fact it's free is always nice.
The only downside I have seen so far is the lack of cue point buttons on the 850's, unless I'm missing something.
Edit: If you already got a mixer then going for the CDJs if they're a good price and in good nick is probably your best option in my humble opinion.
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Well I am from Europe and my DJing is international, so getting gigs in Europe is my bread and butter work 🙂 I was more excited about the gigs in Asia 😉
Actually from an investment standpoint, investing in outdated technology is never save. So calling the 850s save is not what I was going for. The 850 is the better CDJ of the 2, but in no way do I recommend buying one. You will be buying outdated and limited useful gear for a premium price point. Same with the DJM 600 you already have, it is very outdated and its functions compared to good equipment are very limited.
If I were in the same situation I would sell the 600 as fast as I can and before value of CDJ and DJMs drops into the cellar and get with the new program. If I wanted to still be prepared for CDJ like environment then I would chose something that has a similar feel like the DDJ-SX, SX2 or SZ and be done with it.
+1 for Terry
FYI, Terry and are both Old Skool too (extremely old skool in my case), so that in itself can never be an excuse not to switch to more current offerings.
Indeed I have at least 8 generations of CDJs and mixers in my basement before I sold all that crap.
Same with turntables, I have a single Technics left for memory sake and sold all the rest for a hefty price I might add hehe
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