My own experience ! !
If you want be taken seriously as a professional DJ you're going to need the
skills, obviously, but you're also going to need the gear to match. No matter
where your music-destiny takes you, the Pioneer CDJ-1000MK3 is up to the
task. Since its introduction in 2001, Pioneer's flagship CDJ has been used so
often by so many of the world's top DJs that the name "CDJ-1000" has
almost become shorthand for "CD deck." When you show up to your next gig
with a pair of CDJ-1000MK3's in tow, everyone will know you mean business.
Beyond pure name recognition, the CDJ-1000MK3 has the features, effects
and fidelity that'll get your skills noticed. Any CD player can play music, but to
call this deck a "CD Player" would be an insult. The CDJ-1000MK3 is more
an instrument than a mere implement, and no matter whether you're used to
CD decks or vinyl turntables, the intuitive layout and responsive feel will be
instantly familiar.
Vinyl Feel Without The Vinyl Noise
Any serious turntablist knows how important feel is to their art. A big part of
the appeal of spinning vinyl is the intimate connection between your hands
and the music stored on those grooved and groovy discs. Unfortunately, the
vinyl medium has its fair share of drawbacks. Delicate hardware like needles
and tonearms, and noisy phono connectors that are susceptible to ground
hum can be major headache-inducers. Then there's the records themselves,
which are a pain to store and transport safely, and wear out quickly anyway,
even under normal use. CDJ-1000MK3's eliminate all those problems while
recreating the tactile experience of scratching on LP platters. At the literal
and figurative center of the CDJ's design is its 7.5" jog-wheel. With the deck
in "Vinyl Mode" you can interact with this jog wheel the same way you would
a spinning record: your cut, cue, scratch, nudge, fast-forward and reverse
moves are all read with laser-accuracy. You can even set stops and starts to
ramp up or down, and playback can be stopped on a dime by pressing down
on the top of the wheel. Just about any move you can do on a vinyl turntable
can be performed on a CDJ-1000MK3, and in pristine, CD-quality sound. The
jog wheel is also resistance-adjustable, so you can fine-tune it to your own
touch.
Digital Sampling And Looping Built Right In
High-fidelity and reliable media aren't the only benefits digital audio and the
CDJ-1000MK3 have to offer. Integrated digital sampling effects make the
CDJ-1000MK3 much more than just a CD-turntable, and all sampler
functions are easily accessible via the deck's intuitive layout. Three "Hot Cue"
points, each with their own dedicated button, can be used to capture and
trigger samples on the fly for one-shot accents or stutter effects. Real-time
looping is a breeze, too; loop in- and out-points can be adjusted during
playback, and everything can be digitally locked to tempo, an impossibility
with analog vinyl decks. Loops and samples can be stored on removable
MMC or SD media (an SD card is included) so you can revisit your favorites
whenever you want. With the CDJ-1000MK3, all these advanced turntablist
techniques will be at your fingertips, no additional sampling gear required.
CDJ Got Your Back
Pioneer CDJ-1000MK3's boast a lot of features that'll help you impress club
audiences and promoters, but they also boast features that'll keep you from
ever leaving a bad impression, too. You know what we're talking about: you
go to cut from deck one to deck two, only to see that your CD has somehow
half-managed a daring escape from its player, and the club is enveloped in a
deafening silence as all eyes turn towards you, wondering why you killed
their buzz. With the CDJ-1000MK3's CD-eject-lock button, that scenario will
be nothing more than a bad dream. Additionally, auto-buffering anti-skip
memory and an oil-dampened, vibration-absorbing shock mounting help
ensure that playback never stops unless you want it to. You'll only perform
better knowing these safety features negate the possibility of potentially
embarrassing situations that might keep you from booking the gig next time.
Every DJ strives to maintain a perfect balance between artistry and
professionalism. The Pioneer CDJ-1000MK3 is the one CD Deck that most
perfectly embodies that philosophy, and is the one piece of gear that, no
matter how big you get, will always keep pace.
Manufacturer's Description for Pioneer CDJ-1000 MK3 DJ
CD/MP3 Player
The new industry standard CDJ-1000MK3 provides full MP3 compatibility, a
HOT LOOP feature, JOG wheel ‘feeling adjust’ and improved presentation of
track and WAVE data along with support for SD cards to store cues and
loops. A brighter improved resolution on both raised jog wheel display and
main display further enhance performance for DJs.
The MP3 audio format has taken the world by storm and now the
CDJ-1000MK3 can play all your MP3s; CBR or VBR at any bitrate from CD-R
or CD-RW.
Improved Jog Dial
The CDJ-1000MK3's 7-inch jogdial has been improved to offer DJs another
world's first -- the ability to quickly and easily alter the resistance of the jog
wheel, which benefits from a new metallic 'non-slip' finish. The Jog Dial
Display is now brighter and has been brought closer to the surface of the Jog
for better viewing angles. The center display also features 45-degree
markers for added visual cueing assistance.
Hot Cue (sampler)
Memorizes up to 3 cue points per CD. These points can then be recalled by
hitting either of the A, B or C buttons. This function can also be used like a
mini sampler for vocals, stabs, or breaks, adding that touch of creativity to
any DJ set. The MK3 now allows loops to be stored to Hot Cues.
Reverse
Instant reverse is controlled by using a toggle switch. With no loss of tempo
or pitch, it can be used immediately within any track without having to stop or
start.
Real Time Seamless Loop
A quick and simple way to set a loop while a track is playing. Once the loop is
set, it can then be looped continuously or until the ReLoop / Exit button is
pressed. When released, the track continues playing without any pause. The
loop can be re-trigged at any time by hitting the ReLoop button.
Loop In / Out Adjust
Another world first from Pioneer -- is the ability to adjust both the In and Out
points of a loop stored in memory. So now fine tuning a loop is both quick
and easy. Loop-In adjust is only available on the CDJ-1000MK3.
Reloop
Hitting the newly backlit Reloop button instantly takes you back to the
beginning of the loop stored in the CDJ-1000MK3's memory. Clever use of
Reloop can create some sample like effects. The same loop is always stored
in memory until replaced with a new loop.
Memory
The CDJ-1000MK3 has a memory feature that lets you store Wave Data as
well as Cue and Loop points. The data can be stored on a removable
memory card (MMC or SD) or the players internal memory. The removable
memory card can also be used in any CDJ-1000, so once you've stored your
favorite cue and loop points they're stored for life. The CDJ-1000MK3 also
has a feature that allows you to duplicate memory cards. The display of the
MK3 has been improved to give more accurate display of memory points
within the track.
Wave Display
Another improvement for the MK3 is an improved Wave Display offering a
better resolution and continuous display. Wave data is stored to the memory
card for instant recall when a track is called up.
Track Display
CD-Text and ID3 data is displayed within the main display area for rapid track
identification. An indicator also shows the total number of tracks available for
playback.
CD Control
CD Control Buttons
High Quality Aluminium buttons - Track Search, Search, Cue and Play /
Pause.
Jog Mode
The CDJ-1000MK3 can be set in either Vinyl or CDJ mode. In CDJ mode, the
jog dial functions just like a Pioneer CDJ player, but without the touch
sensitivity.
Scratch Play / Cue
When the CDJ-1000MK3 is in vinyl mode, the top of the jog dial functions just
like a Vinyl Turntable. Pressing down stops the music and allows you to
scratch or cue your track by rotating the jog dial in either direction.
Vinyl Speed Adjust Touch/Brake and Release/Start
Separate control knobs allow for quick adjustment of start and stop timing.
Tempo
Master Tempo
Pioneer's Master Tempo locks the pitch of the track even when you change
the speed. You can speed up or slow down the beat without any noticeable
difference in how the vocal and instruments sound.
Tempo Control
A 100mm linear high precision slider gives DJs total control and ensures that
the tempo adjustment is easy and accurate.
Tempo Control Range
Ranges of +/- 6%, +/-10%, +/-16% and +/-100% (+70%/-100% for MP3) can
be assigned to the Tempo Control slider.
Tempo Control Reset
Resets the tempo to 0% or original tempo of the track regardless of the slider
position.
Eject Button & CD Lock
The CDJ-1000 has a guard to prevent you from accidentally pressing it the
eject button. The CD is locked until the track is stopped. This can be
deactivated as well if you are looking to do quick mixes. The player also
features a new Quick Return function; in the event you accidentally eject a
playing CD, re-inserting the CD will resume playback from the point the
music stopped.
Multi-Read Format
The CDJ-1000MK3 can read CD, CD-R and CD-RW disks for CD-Audio and
MP3 data formats.
Front Loading
Loading CD's without having to open doors or trays makes swapping discs
and selecting tracks that much faster. It also helps to keep dirt and any nasty
substances out of the CD's working parts.
Cue Functions
Auto Cue
This is the fastest way to find the beginning of a track. The sound level can
also be changed to suit your style of music (-36db to +78db). There is also an
option to turn it off if you prefer to cue up your CD tracks manually.
Real Time Cue
A cue point can be set on the fly and stored into the internal memory by just
simply hitting the In / Real-time cue button.
Cue Marker Display
The current cue point is indicated within the jogdial's center display to show
where the cuepoint is relative to the current play position.
Legato Link Conversion For High Quality Sound
Equipped with Pioneer's wide range technology- Legato Link Conversion.
The CDJ-1000MK3 is capable of reproducing sound frequencies above
20kHz, which are lost during normal CD-format playback. Not only does this
give great sound reproduction but sounds closer to the original recording and
more analog like vinyl.
Shock-Proof Memory and Anti-Vibration Construction
Sound jumps or skipping is prevented by using shock-proof memory for
continuous playback even in the event of a bump or knock.
Anti-Vibration
Oil-dampened floating suspension prevents sound skipping, even when the
player is subjected to impact during use or vibrations generated from high
volume music and low frequency bass.
Digital Output
The CDJ-1000MK3 is equipped with full-feature digital output. This means
you can keep your scratching and master tempo playback entirely in the
digital domain. Users who simply want to use the digital output for archival
purposes may do so via the digital mode switch on the rear of the unit. All
connectors on the rear of the unit are now gold-plated for higher connection
quality and longevity.
