Pioneer introduces CDJ-2000nexus, companion rekordbox app for iOS
Pioneer’s CDJ-2000 has pretty much solidified its place on nearly every mega DJ’s tour rider, but today the model is being upgraded to the CDJ-2000nexus. The units look similar enough on the outside, but there are some major changes under the hood. The biggest additions to the new CDJ surround the transferring and organizing of music; the new rekordbox app for iOS lets DJs can prepare playlists, cues, and view waveforms on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, and then wirelessly transfer content to the device. (Of course, you can still use USB sticks, hard drives, or any other form of physical media as well.)
Another feature is the Pro DJ Link, which can daisy-chain four CDJ-2000nexus units together to share a single music source. This functionality also enables Beat Sync, which can automatically beat match multiple tracks — though this feature has already generated some controversy, most notably from A-Trak on Twitter.
Technology gives us tools. Sometimes it expands what we can do. Up to us to use what we want and be creative with it.
— A-Trak (@atrak) September 6, 2012
There’s no word on whether it’ll ever be offered in white, but check out an awesome video of Laidback Luke showing off some of the new functionality below.
Via: MixMag
im not going to pay 2 grand a piece for “beat sync”, if i want VDJ ill just download VDJ…..
While it is expensive as hell they added a lot more than just sync. I don’t understand why people are so hung up on the sync aspect. As if beatmatching on the current CDJs is really so fucking hard with BPM counters and shit. Don’t like sync? Don’t use it. Chances are anyone dropping money on CDJ 2000s probably already knows how to beatmatch in their sleep
“If you don’t like the sync button, don’t use it.” – Eric Prydz.
I really don’t see why quotes like these doesn’t make it to the article.
I don’t even see how A-Trak’s comment generates controversy. He’s just saying technology provides advancements, be creative with it how you see fit. What’s controversial about that?
who cards about the cdjs, i just like to watch laidback luke work
Great, now every rich kid that envies Pauly D is going to become a DJ.