Emily Scott, Australian Pioneer DJ Ambassador makes these look good! Aus release dates coming soon, what has been announced is the recommended retail pricing on the CDJ-350 will be $999 (each) and the DJM-350 will be $849. More details coming soon [click here]

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Pioneer announces new CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 firmware that adds support for rekordbox Link and Scratch Live 2.1

Pioneer announces new CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 firmware that adds support for rekordbox Link and Scratch Live 2.1. It features enhanced HID Technology for DJ software, along with even more player features, like 8-Beat Auto Loop on the CDJ-2000 and increased BPM display accuracy.

CDJ-2000s and 900s now in perfect sync with the Scratch Live v2.1
Firmware v3.10 is planned for release over the coming days and will be a free download. The free Scratch Live v2.1 software update is planned for release in Quarter 3 of 2010 from Serato Audio Research.

First up, rekordbox Link bridges the gap between our hardware and rekordbox software to become the easiest way of playing digital music. With rekordbox installed, wherever you find the new CDJ-900s / CDJ-2000s, you can perform instantly with just one standard network cable. The major advantage is that music is played on the CDJs, not in the software, so there’s no need to export.

Since the launch of the CDJ-2000/900, Pioneer has worked with the leading software companies to deliver the ultimate digital media player and controller experience. Unlike existing Midi controllers, the CDJs feature HID control that enables enhanced, two-way, low-latency data communication.

Developed together with Serato Audio Research, Pioneer’s new CDJ-2000/900 firmware v3.10 enables software to use the built-in color displays. Detailed track information, text, album artwork (CDJ-2000 only), track overviews, cue/loop points and other track information for quicker visual feedback and enhanced DJ performance. In addition, checking playback status and selecting tracks can all be done directly on the CDJ players, minimizing the need to browse through a computer screen.

Serato Audio Research have implemented advanced HID technology to offer the best experience for Scratch Live users. CDJ-2000/900 players (updated with firmware v3.10) will work in perfect sync with the Scratch Live software Version 2.1, which delivers the best integration of our club-standard hardware and software to date.

The CDJ-2000/900 will now enable DJs to operate Scratch Live version 2.1, together with official Rane hardware, without the need for timecode control discs. Scratch Live’s functions will automatically link to the corresponding controls of the CDJ-2000/900 players when a computer running the software is connected through the players’ USB connection. In addition, functions such as tempo adjustment, play/cue and loop can be made without a computer keyboard or mouse.

Key features
• HID Support (Serato 2.1) – Strengthen connectivity between DJ software and player, which allows the software to show the following information on the CDJ display:
– Browsing music file
– Cue/Loop Points
– Waveform
– Album Art (Jacket picture, CDJ-2000 only)
– Track End Warning
• Auto 8-Beat Loop setting by pushing the 4-Beat loop button for more than 1 second. (CDJ-2000 only)
• Track End Warning – when the remaining play time of a USB storage device or CD track is less than 30 seconds, the Jog illumination will blink and the “PLAYING ADDRESS” icon is inversed. (CDJ-2000 only)
• Decimal BPM – Now able to show one decimal point of the BPM (CDJ-2000 only)
• Quantize Always On – The factory default of QUANTIZE is changed from OFF to ON.
• Anti Glitch – LOOP smoothing process was improved to reduce glitch sounds between the LOOP END and LOOP START points.

Bug fixes
• Slip Mode Fix – When SLIP mode was cancelled, a beat mismatch occurred. (CDJ-900 only)
• HID Jog Indication – The color of the Jog illumination was red when DJ software is used and should be White. (CDJ-2000 only)
• CDJ-900 Track Search Speed – The start time of playing back a track becomes quicker when “AUTO CUE” is enabled. (CDJ-900 only)
• CDJ-2000 Response Improvements – Operation time of “HOT CUE REC”, “REAL TIME CUE IN” or “4-BEAT LOOP” after “SEARCH” or “SCAN” with MP3, or other music files becomes quicker. (CDJ-2000 only)

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Pioneer DJ has unveiled a new DJ media player that is aimed at the up and coming DJ not quite ready for pro level gear. The new media player is called the CDJ-850. The media player is designed with a layout that is the same as the pro level offerings from Pioneer like the CDJ-2000 and the CDJ-900.

The 850 offers a 206mm jog dial with a rotary selector and browse buttons within the display. The device can play MP3, AAC, WAV, and AIFF audio formats directly from a USB drive or from recordable CDs.

The 850 also ships with Rekordbox software for analyzing track data like the Wave, Beat Grid, BPM, and ID3 tags. Music can be exported to USB and has MIDI controls for connecting to a laptop. Australian release dates TBA

Features

• Pro-series Design and Exacting Features – The CDJ-850 integrates a large 206mm jog dial for continuous free and easy control along with a rotary selector and browse buttons integrated within the display.
• Compatible Media and Formats – The CDJ-850 is compatible with MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF digital audio formats recorded on USB storage devices or CD-R/RW discs.
• Free Rekordbox Music Management Software Included – Pioneer’s proprietary music management software 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 new CDJ turntables.
• USB Export Capability – DJs using the rekordbox software can easily export their music files and custom managed data onto a USB device and quickly plug in directly to the CDJ-850 and access tracks without the need to be linked to a PC. Play histories on the CDJ-850 are automatically recorded onto rekordbox via connected USB device for the DJ’s next session which makes the cycle of music file management, DJ play and preparation for future sessions very simple.
• User Interface – The display and user interface of the player is designed for quick and fluid music selection. Combined with its rotary selector, navigation through music lists (title, artist, BPM, etc.) is extremely fast and easy. The WAVE display enables smooth DJ play because the user can visually analyze the flow and dynamics of the entire song.
• DJ Software Control and Audio Interface – The CDJ-850 multi-media player features MIDI, enabling control of various DJ software running on a laptop. With the use of the built-in USB HID interface, the CDJ-850 can also control more complex operations of DJ software without the need for a control disc. For additional versatility, the player can also be used as a PC audio interface.
• Tag List Function – Equipped with an editable Tag List functionality, users of the player can easily register tracks during play or preview to add to their playlist queue. The song order in the Tag List can be altered and saved as a playlist in rekordbox.

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