Pioneer has now announced a new mixer in their ubiquitous DJM line of DJ consoles. Its the DJM-900 “Nexus” with direct Traktor support, USB connections and a multitude of new effects and features. At a price of $2000 its heavy on the wallet, but perhaps low enough to become another club standard. Read on for video, photos and more.
Multitude of Effects
The DJM-900 Nexus follows Pioneer’s traditional control layout enabling an easy transition to the mixer. As with other Pioneer mixers, the DJM-900 Nexus features a variety of advanced sound effects that allow DJs to have more creative expressions while mixing their music. Three new Sound Color FX, two Beat Effects and an X-Pad control were added to the mixer to enhance the user’s performance.
- Sound Color FX – The DJM-900 Nexus includes Space, Dub Echo and Gate/Comp in addition to Filter, Crush and Noise for its Sound Color FX. At any time with a simple twist of the knobs, DJs can quickly add their choice of audio effects bringing numerous combinations and arrangements to currently played music.
- Beat Effect – A total of 13 effects, including two new ones called Spiral and Melodic, can be added by the user at any time to the beat effects is accomplished through a selectable knob located on the right side of the mixer.
- X-Pad – A touch screen control bar that enables quick access, control, and manipulation of the thirteen built-in beat effects. With a touch and/or slide of the X-Pad control, the user can change the parameters of each effect for further creativity in performances.
Sound Quality
Part of the DJM-900 Nexus’s design attribute is combining functionality with great sound quality. The mixer utilizes high quality components that ensure the best possible audio output when connected to other components.
- Built-in 24bit/96kHz High Performance USB Sound card – Pioneer developed an onboard USB sound card that can simultaneously handle input and output audio signals from up to four (4) stereo sources through a single USB port1. The sound card supports 24-bit/96kHz high resolution signal processing, and can input and output all audio signals with no degradation of sound quality. Once connected to a PC or Mac, the settings utility tool can be used to customize the mixer’s output signal path to suit various purposes, such as DJ play, song recording or production2. Furthermore, smooth transfers between DJs are possible with the easily accessible USB ports on the top surface of the mixer.
- Sound Quality Design –The DJM-900 Nexus is equipped with the same audio input and output circuits as Pioneer’s flagship DJM-2000 to achieve the most accurate audio reproduction from connected sources. The 32-bit digital to analog converter supports all outputs of the mixer, including the master audio outputs, booth outputs as well as headphones. Additionally, the built-in high performance 32-bit digital signal processor (DSP) suppresses any digital and analog circuit noise by way of high quality balanced hybrid operation amps and full balanced output circuits.
Connection
With more DJs continuing to use their personal computers as part of their rig, the new DJM-900nexus is ready for a direct connection to a laptop PC or Mac, increasing its convenience and functionality.
- PRO DJ LINK – Via an Ethernet (LAN) cable, the mixer can quickly link to the latest Pioneer PRO DJ LINK compatible CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 players (with firmware version 4.00 or later3) or a personal computer running Pioneer’s rekordbox™ software, giving users fast access to a song’s beats per minute (BPM) and beat location information, resulting in a precise beat matching capability. Furthermore, the built-in quantize mode compensates for Beat Effect operation timing errors automatically, so effects are matched perfectly.
- TRAKTOR™ Functionality – Using a USB connection with a PC or Mac, the four decks (players) inside TRAKTOR can be connected simultaneously with the mixer, enabling enhanced flexibility with the software. In addition, the mixer is also TRAKTOR SCRATCH4 certified for TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO / DUO 2, allowing scratch control functionality when using a time code disc5.
- Time Code Output – Through its USB port, the mixer can output time code disc signals for DVS (Digital Vinyl System) software6 when used with a Pioneer CDJ player or analog record player. DJ play using DVS software can be done without difficult and complicated connections7.
Feature Packed
The DJM-900nexus is equipped with additional features that add to the user’s DJ play.
- High performance channel faders – The slide mechanism supports the fader knobs with two metal shafts for both longevity and smooth operability Furthermore, the new mechanism’s design minimizes the effects of moisture or dust particles on the mixer’s performance capabilities.
- Integrated input selector – Enables users to simultaneously switch all channel inputs.
- Indicators – The DJM-900nexus is equipped with a “USB connection indicator” to display the status of sound card and PC or Mac communications as well as a “USB audio input indicator” to display audio inputs from a PC or Mac.
- Industry’s First MIDI Signal Output8 – The DJM-900nexus features the industry’s first musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) signal output that changes at beat-by-beat intervals. The mixer also includes a “MIDI LFO function” to control external devices such as effecters.
- Assignable MIDI Functionality – Nearly all knobs and buttons operation information can be assigned to control other devices. The mixer can also be used as a MIDI controller.
- Switching 3-Band EQ/Isolator – Each channel of the mixer is equipped with a switchable 3-band EQ (+6dB to -26dB) and 3-band Isolator (+6dB to -?dB).
- P-LOCK Fader Cap – Keeps the fader channel and crossfader knobs (caps) locked preventing them from physically slipping off during use.
- Auto Standby – Automatically senses the presence of active operation and input signals and switches to standby mode when inputs are not detected for a long period of time.
DETAILED FEATURE LIST
| Channel | 4 |
| CD/Line Input | 6 |
| Phono Input | 2 |
| Digital Input | 4 (COAXIAL) |
| Mic Input | 2 (XLR/PHONE, PHONE) |
| Pro DJ LINK (LAN) | 1 (LAN) |
| Touch Panel | |
| Beat Effect | 13 types |
| Sound Color Effect | 6 types |
| Inst Effect | |
| USB Audio Interface (USB TypeB) | 4IN 4OUT |
| USB recording (USB TypeA) | |
| MIDI Interface | DIN/USB |
| Traktor Scratch Certified |
| Mic Connection | XLR/PHONE, PHONE |
| Mic EQ | 2-Band |
| Mic EQ Range | -12 / +12dB |
| Talk Over | |
| Advanced Talk Over | |
| Talk Over Level Control | |
| Mic Effect |
| 19 inch Rack Mountable | Yes (Optional) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz |
| SN Ratio: Line | 107 dB |
| SN Ratio: Phono | 88 dB |
| SN Ratio: Mic | 84 dB |
| Distortion | 0.004% (JEITA) |
| Sampling Rate | 96 kHz |
| A/D, D/A Converter | 24 bit |
| Digital Sound Processing | 32 bit |
| Headroom | |
| Power Consumption | 42 W |
| Auto Stand-By Function | |
| Dimensions (W x D x H inches) | 13.0 x 16.1x 4.2 |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs |
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Soy Romario villegas, Es mi deseo tener una pioneer para ser un buen Dj ;J
This is a great mixer. Im very glad i sent the x-1600 back and purchased this 900. Its a huge leap from the 700, and possibly pioneers most well constructed mixer. It feels great, and the usb port allows you to do a great many things by allowing you FULL access to the sound card. (looking at you denon) My only two complaints are the lack of a high quality scratch fader (innofader pro in a cheap unmark m series before this, so i guess I’m spoiled there..) and also the crossfader is part of the entire channel fader unit. however elliot has stated that they have constructed an innofader plate for the 900, so they are working on it. If i get an innofader in this baby the game is over. Just so you brand haters know, this mixer does not “feel” cheap, it is the pinnacle of club mixers, and is designed in such a way that it will last for years and years. Thank you so much for a great product, and a huge leap from the other dim series mixers.
I must first to sell my house and then to buy this stuff
I must first to sell my house and then to buy this stuff
I was able to find my DJ Gear for a decent price from PSSL. I called
into 1-800-268-5520 ext. 8195 and got a DJM900 for lowest guaranteed
price.
I was able to find my DJ Gear for a decent price from PSSL. I called
into 1-800-268-5520 ext. 8195 and got a DJM900 for lowest guaranteed
price.
im a new dj, i bought two cdj 2000’s and a djm 900… can you teach me how to connect it to my sl3. thanks!!!
im a new dj, i bought two cdj 2000’s and a djm 900… can you teach me how to connect it to my sl3. thanks!!!
im a new dj, i bought two cdj 2000’s and a djm 900… can you teach me how to connect it to my sl3. thanks!!!
this is gonna sound stupid but what track is he playing??
this is gonna sound stupid but what track is he playing??
one question…could be a silly one.
will the effects be quantized if you use it with Traktor?
If you meant the external effects, quantize will not work (for now)
A Traktor kontrol s4 would offer more functionality. Dont need to spend 6 grants (2 cdj plus nexus) for these.
pioneer need to be expensive so they can give them away to famous Djs and every night club on the planet. lol
Thats what your paying for
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People complain about the price of pioneer products but they are only that high because the whole of the industry’s hardware is overpriced and DJ’s are mugs and pay it. The DJM 900 nexus most probs only cost a couple of hundred dollars to produce in china. Dj’s put brands of equipment on high pedestal’s and in turn force prices up ourselves.
A lot of the hardware we use is made with old hi fi technology and midi is 70’s technology but has been marketed as something new to DJ’s
Dj’s get ripped off but we also don’t do ourselves any favours by getting out there and trying cheaper equipment from lesser known company’s that do the same job if not better some times.
Internet shopping and the closure of record and equipment stores is making it increasingly difficult for people to try equipment that might be more suited to there style of DJ before they part with cash.
There is a lot of great equipment out there that is made to the same standards as more expensive equipment out there at the moment that is getting overlooked.
If we all use so called industry standard’s we will all start sounding the same.
They’d rather care about real sound quality instead of gadgets
Pioneer and Traktor sell more than Serato and Rane worldwide. It is rare to find a Rane mixer installed in any venues in Europe.
Traktor and serato users seem to be divided in terms of what music genres the user plays. In Europe electronic music is more popular and in America hip hop and r n b , traktor is more aimed at electronic dance music and serato at hip hop.
you will find different equipment in venues depending on what the music policy is.
The 900 nexus is aimed at replacing the 800 in clubs. For home use i would recommend a korg zero 4 , feature packed mixer that does more than the 900. they can be picked up cheap of ebay, i bought one for 350.00 GBP = 565 USD last year.
I need a korg zero4……bad
I need a korg zero4……bad
The 900 is no good as a midi controller because of its lack of free knobs and sliders and there limited movements. You end up loosing some of the mixers basic functions when used as a midi controller especially when using DVS.
another problem with the mixer is the lack of control with the fx , some of them are very harsh sounding and its all or nothing. A lot of the big clubs these days with expensive soundsytems are being advised by sound engineers not to use pioneer as there is no way of limiting the fx which can damage speakers.
No real advantage of getting this mixer unless you have the new cdj’s to get all the features.
I rate it 7/10
You where talking about the sound engineers advising not to use Pioneer.. but I believe we CAN change the FX with the DJM-2000s right? so that would be a better choice then? Am i rght?
I like the nexus a lot more sensible to the djm that was released a few months back but again this just seem another expensive hardware that not ever1 can afford ($2000… 🙁 , my old djm600 was only £600), SO I got my eyes on traktor 2 for around $200 mark, that seems to have a lot of fx that are similar and that have been mentioned in the nexus for me a little creative mapping 0n My DDM & traktor 2 and pretty sure I’ll have a similar if not an almost exact sound to that…
Not sure why the guy on this video mentioned pioneer mixers are in 80% of the clubs? In Houston most clubs use the Rane 57SL mixer mainly because of the video capability. Until Tracktor gets video support Serato mixers will still be the industry standard in my opinion.
Every club in Chicago has DJM-800s, and every place I’ve performed nationally has had them too (though I’ve never performed in Texas). So I get what your saying. The few places that I know that do video (as well as just basic music) usually make the DJ bring their own set-up… but on those guys do get paid more.
But I am right there with you…. NATIVE INSTRUMENTS, PLEASE BRING VIDEO!!!!
Not sure why the guy on this video mentioned pioneer mixers are in 80% of the clubs? In Houston most clubs use the Rane 57SL mixer mainly because of the video capability. Until Tracktor gets video support Serato mixers will still be the industry standard in my opinion.
Am i the only one who thinks those effects sound/are rubbish?
Am i the only one who thinks those effects sound/are rubbish?
I dont know are they??? Compared to what??
Dear PIONEER and S4…please add a second headphone jack and second cue for each channel so 2 DJs can properly tag all four decks and samplers. This should be a no brainer.
Dear PIONEER and S4…please add a second headphone jack and second cue for each channel so 2 DJs can properly tag all four decks and samplers. This should be a no brainer.
and probably another $200 on the price tag
What’s with the word-play:
“duo 2” “later3” “disc5” “software6” “connections7” “output8”
Copyright tracking?
What’s with the word-play:
“duo 2” “later3” “disc5” “software6” “connections7” “output8”
Copyright tracking?
If pioneer would just update the EFX-1000 with quantize and a built-in sound card I’d give that a shot
If pioneer would just update the EFX-1000 with quantize and a built-in sound card I’d give that a shot
I’d rather have my Rane MP2016 instead
I’d rather have my Rane MP2016 instead
Never said it was worth the money, on the contrary… I said it was “wayyy” out of my price range. I think I have a unwanted follower, instead of just bashing everything (I’m not saying) try being constructive it might help your overall position in life and if nothing else, has to be other things you can spend your time on…
Never said it was worth the money, on the contrary… I said it was “wayyy” out of my price range. I think I have a unwanted follower, instead of just bashing everything (I’m not saying) try being constructive it might help your overall position in life and if nothing else, has to be other things you can spend your time on…
I agree that the Xone:92 is much better sounding, I used to own both the 800 and the 92 and did A/B comparisons both on my at home system with active mackie production monitors as well as the funktion one sound system I use at my clubs.
The Xone has better definition by far. The lows and mids are not muddy compared to the 800 as well. I would possibly attribute this to the 4 band EQ the 92 has plus the superior pedigree of mixer technology by Allen & Heath.
That being said, the install of choice by a lot of clubs will probably be this mixer and an SL4 box hooked up to it.
The NI Traktor folks are out of luck though on the ease of transition if this set up becomes pervasive because they don’t have two USB ports to do the switch like the SL4 box has.
I agree that the Xone:92 is much better sounding, I used to own both the 800 and the 92 and did A/B comparisons both on my at home system with active mackie production monitors as well as the funktion one sound system I use at my clubs.
The Xone has better definition by far. The lows and mids are not muddy compared to the 800 as well. I would possibly attribute this to the 4 band EQ the 92 has plus the superior pedigree of mixer technology by Allen & Heath.
That being said, the install of choice by a lot of clubs will probably be this mixer and an SL4 box hooked up to it.
The NI Traktor folks are out of luck though on the ease of transition if this set up becomes pervasive because they don’t have two USB ports to do the switch like the SL4 box has.
Hey, I miss the trash talkers!! Was a good laugh reading these crazy posts!!
Hey, I miss the trash talkers!! Was a good laugh reading these crazy posts!!
Not impressed. The Denon DN-1600 and 1700 blow this thing out of the water for way less money.
Not impressed. The Denon DN-1600 and 1700 blow this thing out of the water for way less money.
This is not comparable in my opinion
im gonna have to say that i purchased an x-1600 before getting the 900. the x1600 by denon is really nice, but the usb connectivity does not support using the sound card any way you want (i.e. recording or playing other computer software through the mixer,) and usb func is really quite limited. the 1600’s channel faders are a deal breaker. DEAL BREAKER!!!! everything on the 1600 is top quality (including the alps channel faders) However, the channel faders are only held into the mixer by 1 tiny screw on the top and bottom of each fader, and these screws have about 3 threads. after less than a week, the 1600’s 3rd channel dropped straight into the mixer. i opened a 99$ numark and even those channel faders were secured better. i was very disappointed to send it back, as it sounds great and is feature rich. but no, the pioneer 900 nexus blows it completely out of the water in all aspects. (except for the cross fader, which the flex fader was great and i miss the sharp cut in time for scratching.) so no, as someone who has had both, the denon is great if you are not gonna use it much,are not going to travel with it, are not going to let other dj’s play on it, and are very very careful cueing tracks. (which i was not rough, like i said less than a week) The x-1600 is a mixer i really wanted to love, and denon, i am extremely disappointed you would try to save a few dollars by putting high quality components with very cheap manufacturing.
This is by far the most useful mixer I can ever want. All the TSP certification, MIDI control, and name brand all in one package. However, the Denon DN-X1600 did all this a year ago and is also TSP certified. My big concern is this ridiculously huge price for the name AND how most headliners would want to solely play on a Pioneer mixer.
From a promoter standpoint, I’d want to own a mixer that would be universally accepted by all DJ’s we book. But as a DJ myself, I’d actually want the DN-X1600 for it’s simplicity, capability, affordability, and ease of use for anyone who’s new to it. I truly feel that the Denon mixer is more functional and is superior to the DJM-900. BUT, my main concern is if the Denon mixer will be accepted among my peers and regional DJ’s I book.
I really, really want your feedback and opinions on this! Please help!
This is by far the most useful mixer I can ever want. All the TSP certification, MIDI control, and name brand all in one package. However, the Denon DN-X1600 did all this a year ago and is also TSP certified. My big concern is this ridiculously huge price for the name AND how most headliners would want to solely play on a Pioneer mixer.
From a promoter standpoint, I’d want to own a mixer that would be universally accepted by all DJ’s we book. But as a DJ myself, I’d actually want the DN-X1600 for it’s simplicity, capability, affordability, and ease of use for anyone who’s new to it. I truly feel that the Denon mixer is more functional and is superior to the DJM-900. BUT, my main concern is if the Denon mixer will be accepted among my peers and regional DJ’s I book.
I really, really want your feedback and opinions on this! Please help!
Where regional? DJ lookin’ for gigs!!
Where regional? DJ lookin’ for gigs!!
I was able to find my DJ Gear for a decent price from PSSL. I called
into 1-800-268-5520 ext. 8195 and got a DJM900 for lowest guaranteed
price.
I was able to find my DJ Gear for a decent price from PSSL. I called
into 1-800-268-5520 ext. 8195 and got a DJM900 for lowest guaranteed
price.
Real reply to this: unfortunately, artists are touchy. If you’re booking big names, a lot of times they’ll specify their specific mixer in their rider (as I’m sure you know). Even more unfortunately, as a promoter you’re in no position to challenge Pioneer’s dominance in the industry, whether or not you believe the Pioneer mixer is best. A few ways to get around having to go with the Pioneer:
1) Get the 850 and the Denon. Not that the 850 is a huge reduction in price, but who knows, maybe you can find a used, good quality Denon and/or 850.
2) Rent an 850 or 900 when you know the artist in question demands one. But that option is impractical.
Of course, you could always just get the Denon and tell people to live with it, but that’s bad business. Unless you have the cash for both, it’s looking like Pioneer’s marketing strategy has steamrolled you :/
Djs shouldn’t complain about price. Premium products have to charge a premium price. Its like saying lamborghinis cost to much. High pricing on Dj products keeps them out of the hands of the common man. Lamborghinis would not be cool if we all had one.
Djs shouldn’t complain about price. Premium products have to charge a premium price. Its like saying lamborghinis cost to much. High pricing on Dj products keeps them out of the hands of the common man. Lamborghinis would not be cool if we all had one.
Yet another cash cow for pioneer, the drones will be queing up for this one, wasting their cash on fisher price effects that require no skill and have no real depth of parameter tweak-ability. Come on pioneer get your finger out and produce something with some B0llocks! They should do the honourable thing and make a CDJ style midi controller with the full size jog wheel instead of sticking cheap body kit on out of date technology!
Yet another cash cow for pioneer, the drones will be queing up for this one, wasting their cash on fisher price effects that require no skill and have no real depth of parameter tweak-ability. Come on pioneer get your finger out and produce something with some B0llocks! They should do the honourable thing and make a CDJ style midi controller with the full size jog wheel instead of sticking cheap body kit on out of date technology!
seriously not impressive! for one- the price is out of the ball park! they must be having problems or getting greedy over there! two- most new mixers these days have sound cards (may or may not be used for scratch though, so i guess thats good!) three- its really just an upgrade! four- its not an industry standard yet haha five- if your using your laptop or whatever, why do you need four or so new effects? six- i dont get the complaing about the usb point? good they added it! about time! but if they steering toward digital djing for the future… add more and add the new standard! seven- for 2000 dollars i would at least expect, tried and tested sound card, true balanced outputs, sturdy button and knobs, midi recieve functions, hid support, improved beat detection (thats what they are selling you), improved sound quality, and better customer service and support! haha
i know the mixer is the centre of what we do, but we make/create the atmosphere, not the mixer! until there is something to orgasm about, a new tecyhnolgy seen no where else, or a full happy package…i wont be spending that much on something that most people really dont need!
that said i understnad alot of clubs will jump on this! especially if starting out to attract new dj’s or new trends! 🙂 happy buying
-T
seriously not impressive! for one- the price is out of the ball park! they must be having problems or getting greedy over there! two- most new mixers these days have sound cards (may or may not be used for scratch though, so i guess thats good!) three- its really just an upgrade! four- its not an industry standard yet haha five- if your using your laptop or whatever, why do you need four or so new effects? six- i dont get the complaing about the usb point? good they added it! about time! but if they steering toward digital djing for the future… add more and add the new standard! seven- for 2000 dollars i would at least expect, tried and tested sound card, true balanced outputs, sturdy button and knobs, midi recieve functions, hid support, improved beat detection (thats what they are selling you), improved sound quality, and better customer service and support! haha
i know the mixer is the centre of what we do, but we make/create the atmosphere, not the mixer! until there is something to orgasm about, a new tecyhnolgy seen no where else, or a full happy package…i wont be spending that much on something that most people really dont need!
that said i understnad alot of clubs will jump on this! especially if starting out to attract new dj’s or new trends! 🙂 happy buying
-T
So i walk into ministry next month with my laptop and they have a newly installed DJM900 with a guy playing off a laptop useing the USB Connection that i intend to plugin to. What? 5 minutes of silence while we swap over ????? am i missing something ?? surely i’ll have to carry my audio 8 with me and plug into the back as normal. The main Room may have two mixers but most clubs will have 1
what are we going to do usb rotation system ??
Anyone
Thanks
Alex
So i walk into ministry next month with my laptop and they have a newly installed DJM900 with a guy playing off a laptop useing the USB Connection that i intend to plugin to. What? 5 minutes of silence while we swap over ????? am i missing something ?? surely i’ll have to carry my audio 8 with me and plug into the back as normal. The main Room may have two mixers but most clubs will have 1
what are we going to do usb rotation system ??
Anyone
Thanks
Alex
smart thinking Alex, I encountered the same with the Denon 3700’s that i almost bought to be able to switch from Midi to CD. Guess what it takes 10 sec + for the unit to switch. So this was no option . I think you made your point , the easy looking DJ switch will pause the sound…..Plugging in on the unused line input will only take a second.
this is something that is uncomparable…
keep it up PIONEER!
smart thinking Alex, I encountered the same with the Denon 3700’s that i almost bought to be able to switch from Midi to CD. Guess what it takes 10 sec + for the unit to switch. So this was no option . I think you made your point , the easy looking DJ switch will pause the sound…..Plugging in on the unused line input will only take a second.
Bro bring a CD or a USB stick to bypass five minutes or so. c’mon man this is freakin simple….at this point as a digital dj, being prepared for situations like this should be cake unless you dont have that much experience. I will give you the break down. mix in either from a cd or (these days, ministry of sound party, CDJ 2000) USB stick. unplug usb from other computer, plug in your usb into DJM 900, audio set-up, BOOM! plug n play
Bro bring a CD or a USB stick to bypass five minutes or so. c’mon man this is freakin simple….at this point as a digital dj, being prepared for situations like this should be cake unless you dont have that much experience. I will give you the break down. mix in either from a cd or (these days, ministry of sound party, CDJ 2000) USB stick. unplug usb from other computer, plug in your usb into DJM 900, audio set-up, BOOM! plug n play
Bring a cd with a selection of tunes or transition fx when you go on. While that’s palying or when you’re ready make the usb change!!! Too easy!! Or load your music or transition into an ipod, itouch or nano and plug that into another line out channel and make the change. Again too easy.
I’m not poking fun at you. I’ve been there so I always carry and Ipod with some cool transition stuff on there. Stuff that doesn’t require bpm matching!! Now, all is too easy!!!
Plus when it’s busy, I like for people to know that the next dj has come on. So, for me some sweet transition fx works-from ambient to some off beat drumming ( dj tools kinda stuff works nicely) or any crazy shit that fits the moment. I have a variety of different ones so as not to spoil the mood of the room. I keep them on a playlist called TRANSITIONS in my itouch and nano which has a selection to fit any situation!! Slap that baby on, set you shtuff up, do the USB dance and in a few minutes you’re good to go.
Too easy!
Bring a cd with a selection of tunes or transition fx when you go on. While that’s palying or when you’re ready make the usb change!!! Too easy!! Or load your music or transition into an ipod, itouch or nano and plug that into another line out channel and make the change. Again too easy.
I’m not poking fun at you. I’ve been there so I always carry and Ipod with some cool transition stuff on there. Stuff that doesn’t require bpm matching!! Now, all is too easy!!!
Plus when it’s busy, I like for people to know that the next dj has come on. So, for me some sweet transition fx works-from ambient to some off beat drumming ( dj tools kinda stuff works nicely) or any crazy shit that fits the moment. I have a variety of different ones so as not to spoil the mood of the room. I keep them on a playlist called TRANSITIONS in my itouch and nano which has a selection to fit any situation!! Slap that baby on, set you shtuff up, do the USB dance and in a few minutes you’re good to go.
Too easy!
i have read the replies below but will the mixer do the change without stopping the sound. In my opinion and logical seen the internal sound card will have to switch from analog line to digital usb-midi in. I strongly doubt that that will happen without interuption. Just my thoughts. like man dingo’s solution and i have a itouch that i hardly use.. thnx for this advice. I hope pioneer or some DJ that has tested this unit can tell more
i have read the replies below but will the mixer do the change without stopping the sound. In my opinion and logical seen the internal sound card will have to switch from analog line to digital usb-midi in. I strongly doubt that that will happen without interuption. Just my thoughts. like man dingo’s solution and i have a itouch that i hardly use.. thnx for this advice. I hope pioneer or some DJ that has tested this unit can tell more
Bring a cd maybe???? Or better yet, fuck time code and laptops, headphones and a USB stick. Rekordbox is FREE!
There should be a USB plug on each deck you can plug into, you only need one
I’ve been to clubs where you can hear the difference between Pioneer and A&H mixers. I am A&H for life!!!
One example would be Club Midi in Cluj Napoca, Romania which has a Funktion One sound system and most of the time they use a A&H Xone:92 and it sounds FANTASTIC and well rounded – a pleasure to listen to, but when Steve Lawler, Satoshi Tomie, James Zabiela or some other “paid off” djs come along, they bring in a DJM 800 and it sounds terribly digital – rough peaks, very very rough on the ears.
Being friends with the club owners, i always ask them what mixer they have installed whenever i suspect that they’ve changed it. If they tell me that the Pioneer mixer is installed, I immediately put my club ear plugs in my pocket because otherwise I wouldn’t be able to stand more than 20 minutes of that rough sound :(.
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Is that really true? I own Allen & Heath Xone 92 but never really paid attention about it
I’ve been to clubs where you can hear the difference between Pioneer and A&H mixers. I am A&H for life!!!
One example would be Club Midi in Cluj Napoca, Romania which has a Funktion One sound system and most of the time they use a A&H Xone:92 and it sounds FANTASTIC and well rounded – a pleasure to listen to, but when Steve Lawler, Satoshi Tomie, James Zabiela or some other “paid off” djs come along, they bring in a DJM 800 and it sounds terribly digital – rough peaks, very very rough on the ears.
Being friends with the club owners, i always ask them what mixer they have installed whenever i suspect that they’ve changed it. If they tell me that the Pioneer mixer is installed, I immediately put my club ear plugs in my pocket because otherwise I wouldn’t be able to stand more than 20 minutes of that rough sound :(.
This is great for ppl spinning timecode, just walk in and plug in your USB! No more setting up cables in the back I think is a huge benefit. The effects are nice, but with an x1 or 2 you’ve got that all covered and more…..
This is great for ppl spinning timecode, just walk in and plug in your USB! No more setting up cables in the back I think is a huge benefit. The effects are nice, but with an x1 or 2 you’ve got that all covered and more…..
Awesome! Just Purely Awesome! But wayyyyyyy outta my price range. And I am so glad to see NI teaming up with a reputable mixer company. Can’t wait for this to become standard, but I know it take forever for most ignorant club owners to realize the potential and upgrade their units… Might have a few “accidents” at the places I spin at to help them intergrate new hardware
Awesome! Just Purely Awesome! But wayyyyyyy outta my price range. And I am so glad to see NI teaming up with a reputable mixer company. Can’t wait for this to become standard, but I know it take forever for most ignorant club owners to realize the potential and upgrade their units… Might have a few “accidents” at the places I spin at to help them intergrate new hardware
I pray this mixer becomes standard…. not having to bring a traktor box??? and being able to say “your shits too complicated to setup” to the serato guys… I will never buy one.. but i hope every venue in my city does… plug and play traktor would be great.
I pray this mixer becomes standard…. not having to bring a traktor box??? and being able to say “your shits too complicated to setup” to the serato guys… I will never buy one.. but i hope every venue in my city does… plug and play traktor would be great.
Dude, certified Traktor mixers have been around for nearly 5 years now… pretty much any mixer with a built-in sound card does Traktor Scratch out of the box…
Dude, certified Traktor mixers have been around for nearly 5 years now… pretty much any mixer with a built-in sound card does Traktor Scratch out of the box…
Wow, nothing but fanboys in here lol
Wow, nothing but fanboys in here lol
Damnit…Pioneer is as evil as Apple, just when ya get the coolest fix in technology they send out something new ya just gotta have!
Damnit…Pioneer is as evil as Apple, just when ya get the coolest fix in technology they send out something new ya just gotta have!
Really? I mean, the 800 came out five years ago, in Feb 2006. I’d hardly call that an Apple-style product cycle.
Really? I mean, the 800 came out five years ago, in Feb 2006. I’d hardly call that an Apple-style product cycle.
hey folks, do you think such mixer is state of the art?
on the one hand live and traktor provide much more effects, on the other hand even if you are familiar with the DJM-900 you can’t take advantage of your skills when your mixer in the club is a XONE XX for example,
hey folks, do you think such mixer is state of the art?
on the one hand live and traktor provide much more effects, on the other hand even if you are familiar with the DJM-900 you can’t take advantage of your skills when your mixer in the club is a XONE XX for example,
Just had a go on one at WestEndDJ in London, feels really nice and solid like a DJM-800, the isolator toggle for the EQ’s sound beautiful and the new colour effects like Space sounds quite nice too
Just had a go on one at WestEndDJ in London, feels really nice and solid like a DJM-800, the isolator toggle for the EQ’s sound beautiful and the new colour effects like Space sounds quite nice too
Good looking mixer and the scratch addition is a nice bonus.
Good looking mixer and the scratch addition is a nice bonus.
The new standard setup in clubs will now be a DJM 900, 4 CDJ 2000s and a Rane SL4 box and I for one will NOT be complaining! You’ll be able to use it regardless of whatever software you may be using, no fuss, and that’s nothing but a good thing for us DJs.
The new standard setup in clubs will now be a DJM 900, 4 CDJ 2000s and a Rane SL4 box and I for one will NOT be complaining! You’ll be able to use it regardless of whatever software you may be using, no fuss, and that’s nothing but a good thing for us DJs.
Well said my good man, well said!
ya right niggah!
ya right niggah!
Well said my good man, well said!
Great addition to the DJM family. Looks like the faceplace over the xfader is full-body though. Going to be much more difficult to install my innofader. But sick union of the 800 and the 2000. Can’t wait to play with one!
Great addition to the DJM family. Looks like the faceplace over the xfader is full-body though. Going to be much more difficult to install my innofader. But sick union of the 800 and the 2000. Can’t wait to play with one!
This is another great product from Pioneer, pricey but a top rank mixer.
I wish to see tutorials available on download showing how to use the Nexus’ effects and its differents settings with the major dvs (Traktor, Serato, Torq) and daw (Pro Tools, Reason, Ableton Live, Logic).
James Zabiela is one of the most technical Pioneer endorsee alongside Laidback Luke. His tech rider is inspiring!!
This is another great product from Pioneer, pricey but a top rank mixer.
I wish to see tutorials available on download showing how to use the Nexus’ effects and its differents settings with the major dvs (Traktor, Serato, Torq) and daw (Pro Tools, Reason, Ableton Live, Logic).
James Zabiela is one of the most technical Pioneer endorsee alongside Laidback Luke. His tech rider is inspiring!!
Yum yum yum
hate being a student with no money though haha
And yes there is the mistake of calling it “nexxus” and not “nexus”
Look in the address bar for 1
Yum yum yum
hate being a student with no money though haha
And yes there is the mistake of calling it “nexxus” and not “nexus”
Look in the address bar for 1
Thanks Pioneer foe making another product I cant afford
Thanks Pioneer foe making another product I cant afford
like Dj said – if i shat money
like Dj said – if i shat money
O you geniuses at pioneer just love put to stuff on the top of the mixer don’t you. I really wonder how long that USB port is gonna last.
Don’t get me wrong, it looks good but its nothing real crazy. Spose its what was expected from pioneer…just another update, and an over priced one at that.
O you geniuses at pioneer just love put to stuff on the top of the mixer don’t you. I really wonder how long that USB port is gonna last.
Don’t get me wrong, it looks good but its nothing real crazy. Spose its what was expected from pioneer…just another update, and an over priced one at that.
Nice mixer, but I’d rather have the Allen & Heath Xone:DB4 for that kind of scratch…
thats prob because ur a shitty house dj or sumthing that dusnt know or appreciate the titeness of the pioneer mixers, simple
Or it could be that I prefer Allen & Heath and the features of the DB4 over Pioneer, but I guess your personal opinion of the “titeness” of pioneer mixers is superior to anyone else’s opinion.
AH is right on par in sound and build quality with Pioneer. I can guarantee you have never even owned an AH mixer. If you had you would not make an idiotic comment like that in a public forum. One more thing: SPELL CHECK is your friend. derrrrr
No you don’t saw that crap at NAMM, was not running something about drivers.
Yes, yes I would.
Nice mixer, but I’d rather have the Allen & Heath Xone:DB4 for that kind of scratch…
Is this unit worth $1,100 more than a Kontrol S4?
Is this unit worth $1,100 more than a Kontrol S4?
Replaceable crossfader and line levels, booth controls, and a hell of a lot sturdier than the S4. For a club install, without a doubt worth it.
Replaceable crossfader and line levels, booth controls, and a hell of a lot sturdier than the S4. For a club install, without a doubt worth it.
i mean this would be great if i shat money
+1
+1
does ist have a “make me a good dj” knob?
does ist have a “make me a good dj” knob?
I was able to find my DJ Gear for a decent price from PSSL. I called into 1-800-268-5520 ext. 8195 and got a DJM900 for lowest guaranteed price.
I was able to find my DJ Gear for a decent price from PSSL. I called into 1-800-268-5520 ext. 8195 and got a DJM900 for lowest guaranteed price.
i mean this would be great if i shat money
I would loved to of seen a LAN hub built into this… And for 2k you kind of expect it. But other than that it looks like a nifty upgrade for me.
I would loved to of seen a LAN hub built into this… And for 2k you kind of expect it. But other than that it looks like a nifty upgrade for me.
Agreed, would have been nice to have more than just 1 LAN connection on it. But I just went out and bought an 8-port LAN which is even more handy than having 4 LAN ports built in!!! The DJM-2000 has 6 built in which works fine, and I wouldn’t recommend only a 5 port hub, unless you’re 100% only going to use 2 CDJ’s.
I use the 8 port and connect the DJM-900, 2 CDJ-2000’s, 2 CDJ-900’s, and 2 computers. Works perfect. 😉
Is the USB connection on top near the mic? So a USB wire would stick out and then over to your laptop? Not crazy about that…
Is the USB connection on top near the mic? So a USB wire would stick out and then over to your laptop? Not crazy about that…
There’s a reason for that though. If the mixer is part of a club install, the last thing you want to be doing before you play is fiddling around the back of the mixer, in the dark, looking for the USB port. Having it on top is gonna make DJ transitions much easier.
Personally though, I think there should have been two ports side-by-side like on the SL4 box.
There’s a reason for that though. If the mixer is part of a club install, the last thing you want to be doing before you play is fiddling around the back of the mixer, in the dark, looking for the USB port. Having it on top is gonna make DJ transitions much easier.
Personally though, I think there should have been two ports side-by-side like on the SL4 box.
Wait a sec, I missed that there already is 2 ports. My bad!
Wait a sec, I missed that there already is 2 ports. My bad!
Great… Now every Native Instrument’s video will use this mixer, instead of changing mixers everytime..
Great… Now every Native Instrument’s video will use this mixer, instead of changing mixers everytime..
Im not a Pioneer employee, but I believe Pioneer do build good quality hardware, and do set standards for club environments.
However what I do not understand is why not add the few extra hundred dollars and get a DJM 2000 ??.
Where is the market space for this mixer.
(a happy djm 2000 owner)
Im not a Pioneer employee, but I believe Pioneer do build good quality hardware, and do set standards for club environments.
However what I do not understand is why not add the few extra hundred dollars and get a DJM 2000 ??.
Where is the market space for this mixer.
(a happy djm 2000 owner)
For me, TS Certification is the reason. And the smaller footprint of the 900.
Although I do prefer a lot of elements of the I/O layout on the 2000. I don’t like cables poking out the face of my mixers…
For me, TS Certification is the reason. And the smaller footprint of the 900.
Although I do prefer a lot of elements of the I/O layout on the 2000. I don’t like cables poking out the face of my mixers…
@nolan
the djm 2000 also has usb audio interface to use with traktor
@nolan
the djm 2000 also has usb audio interface to use with traktor
Why NI release timecode dvs for this pioneer mixer and don’t release them for the NI Audio4DJ ou NI Audio8DJ just like rane does for serato box owners?
Why NI release timecode dvs for this pioneer mixer and don’t release them for the NI Audio4DJ ou NI Audio8DJ just like rane does for serato box owners?
you mean like an update… there are update drivers to audio 4, if you have either A4DJ/A8DJ you need the vynil or cd’s to play timecode
you mean like an update… there are update drivers to audio 4, if you have either A4DJ/A8DJ you need the vynil or cd’s to play timecode
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This UPGRADE KIT is available for users of:
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awesome new upgrades, but the price…
i think that the DJM800 will be standard with the DJM900.
hope that the DJM800 will be a little bit cheaper
awesome new upgrades, but the price…
i think that the DJM800 will be standard with the DJM900.
hope that the DJM800 will be a little bit cheaper
I was able to find my DJ Gear for a decent price from PSSL. I called
into 1-800-268-5520 ext. 8195 and got a DJM900 for lowest guaranteed
price.
Looks very nice, but I will never pay 2k for a mixer.
I was able to find my DJ Gear for a decent price from PSSL. I called
into 1-800-268-5520 ext. 8195 and got a DJM900 for lowest guaranteed
price.
Looks very nice, but I will never pay 2k for a mixer.
Respect, truly genius dont reinvent the wheel but just add to it, already the DJM800 rocks so just built on it, HELP!! they mention some First Industry features can you please go over those. I like the slanted look you can tell when CDJ2000 were created they already had this one mixer on mind, for 2K no problem in the end … a few cheap gigs will get you at least $500 a few more and there worth it!!, Pioneer should have like a credit card with no interest and also with gigs or rewards included lol tks DJTT for being up with news http://www.myspace.com/djmaoz
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Respect, truly genius dont reinvent the wheel but just add to it, already the DJM800 rocks so just built on it, HELP!! they mention some First Industry features can you please go over those. I like the slanted look you can tell when CDJ2000 were created they already had this one mixer on mind, for 2K no problem in the end … a few cheap gigs will get you at least $500 a few more and there worth it!!, Pioneer should have like a credit card with no interest and also with gigs or rewards included lol tks DJTT for being up with news http://www.myspace.com/djmaoz
embarrassing typos in this article. it’s nexus not “nexxus”
DJTT must have fixed it because I do not see what you are talking about.
DJTT must have fixed it because I do not see what you are talking about.
Where are the capital letters in your sentence. Embarrassing. 0/10
Where are the capital letters in your sentence. Embarrassing. 0/10
lol
both retarded… complaining bout spelling n grammar.
and now i’ve stooped to ur levels of stupidity too :/
lol
both retarded… complaining bout spelling n grammar.
and now i’ve stooped to ur levels of stupidity too :/
Haha, not mention the “Teacher” did not use a question mark at the end of his sentence.
Haha, not mention the “Teacher” did not use a question mark at the end of his sentence.
embarrassing typos in this article. it’s nexus not “nexxus”
lol @ pizza guy!
once again an awesome mixer from pioneer, as much as i bitch about them as a company, can never fault the mixers.
lol @ pizza guy!
once again an awesome mixer from pioneer, as much as i bitch about them as a company, can never fault the mixers.
Very Nice, Traktor ready with a built in sound card, very cool.
-Lock Mess
Very Nice, Traktor ready with a built in sound card, very cool.
-Lock Mess