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Pioneer releases limited edition brilliant-white models of the CDJ-2000 and DJM-900nexus featuring unique carved symbol plates

19 January 2012

They’re among Pioneer’s most popular products, sought after by DJs who want equipment that looks as good as it sounds. With their superb high-definition audio, stunning club-quality effects and sleek user-friendly design, the industry-standard CDJ-2000 and DJM-900nexus offer the ultimate in style and substance.

So, DJs are in for a serious treat as Pioneer launches limited edition white versions of its flagship multi-player and mixer. And, with just 1,000 units of the CDJ-2000 Limited and 500 of the DJM-900nexus Limited available worldwide, these unique pieces are sure to be snapped up quickly.

With the CDJ-2000 and DJM-900nexus, club-quality sound, high-end design, professional effects and cross-equipment connectivity come as standard. Featuring customised symbol plates embossed with limited edition serial numbers, the brilliant-white versions of Pioneer’s ever-popular player and mixer will stand out in any environment.

The CDJ-2000 Limited and DJM-900nexus Limited will be available from February 2012 at a SRP of 1,850euros for the CDJ-2000 Limited and 1,899 euros for the DJM-900nexus Limited, including VAT.

Key features of the CDJ-2000 Limited

• Supports music from any source and works intuitively with DJ software
  The player supports various media formats, so DJs can simply plug and play music from laptops, USB keys, SD memory cards, CDs and digital files in multiple formats, including MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF.

  DJs can play from our rekordbox™ software, directly from the player, for ultimate flexibility and creativity. rekordbox analyses the BPM and beat position of songs from your computer, allowing DJs to categorise music by genre and create playlists before a gig. Songs and playlists can be easily transferred from rekordbox to the player via USB, while cue and loop settings can be recalled during the set for truly crowd-pleasing performances.

  Adding yet another layer of user-friendly flexibility to the CDJ-2000 Limited is the built-in PRO DJ Link, which removes the need for lots of connections and cables and allows DJs to concentrate on what they do best. Using just one LAN cable, DJs can connect up to four CDJ-2000s and instantly share music and data between the players. Plus, the DJM-900nexus can be linked to the players, so highly accurate BPM and beat location information can be sent straight to the mixer from the CDJ-2000s.

• Delivers master-quality, club-standard sound
  Accurate sound reproduction is guaranteed with the CDJ-2000 Limited’s master-quality, 24-bit/48 kHz sound card and high-efficiency, Wolfson Microelectronics-manufactured D/A converter, so DJs can deliver club-standard audio that will please even the most discerning ear.
• Large, full-colour 6.1-inch LCD display
  An oversized, full-colour screen enhances the CDJ-2000 Limited’s operability: playlists are easy to browse through; album artwork is clearly displayed; waveforms are instantly viewable; and track information can be read easily.
• Needle Search™ function
  Pioneer’s unique Needle Search function replicates the experience of using an old-school turntable – DJs simply touch the jog wheel at their chosen point in the track and press play.

Key features of the DJM-900nexus Limited

• Four-channel sound card offers excellent input and output with no loss of sound quality
  An integrated 24-bit/96 kHz USB sound card allows for pristine sound reproduction and eliminates the need for third-party audio interfaces, while the 32-bit digital processor ensures there is no degradation of the source audio. The mixer’s four input and four output lines operate simultaneously and the output signal path can be changed to suit DJs’ needs – whether they are performing, recording or producing.
• Complete Traktor compatibility so DJs can simply plug in and play
  Laptops can be connected to the mixer using just one cable, allowing DJs to instantly access Digital Vinyl Systems such as Traktor. The DJM-900nexus Limited’s output can be sent straight back to Traktor so DJs can record their mixes at the push of a button. Plus, Traktor’s timecode feature lets DJs spin and scratch digital files using vinyl and CD control without the Traktor sound card.
• A wide range of high-definition effects for truly creative DJing
  The DJM-900nexus Limited is home to the intuitive X-Pad, a touch-sensitive strip that allows DJs to simultaneously engage Beat Effects and adjust functions like Reverb, Roll Time and Phaser LFO – using just one finger. The X-Pad lends itself to truly brilliant performances, offering an instant trigger with Quantize timing for live edits that are perfectly on beat. And because there’s no longer any risk of using manually timed effects, it’s easier to be much more creative.
  Professional-quality effects include:
  • Reverb: Deliver processor-intensive reverbs without relying on unstable laptops. The Reverb function brings studio-quality effects with a two-minute tail, pitched room size control and input frequency filtering for crowd-stunning results.
  • Spiral: Create psychedelic breakdowns and interludes with a single hit using this pitch echo. Modeled on a tape delay effect, it offers the kind of stunning feedback looping usually only found in studio plugins.
  • Slip Roll: The ultimate beat-mashing tool, the Slip Roll effect puts rhythmic slicing right at DJs’ fingertips. Use the X-Pad to continuously re-sample and loop chunks of audio as you slide between loop sizes, perfectly in time with the beat.
• Built-in Pro DJ Link enhances performances
  Linking the DJM-900nexus Limited to a CDJ-2000 allows perfectly accurate BPM and beat location information to be exchanged between mixer and player, so effects can be applied without losing the beat. Status alert lights flash when the CDJ has been engaged, so DJs know when a track is playing out to the speakers. The true benefit of Pro DJ Link can be seen with Beat effects as they can apply rekordbox BPM and beatgrid information from compatible Pioneer DJ players to keep the effects in perfect time. Cue Link, meanwhile, acts as an additional audio channel so DJs can preview tracks through their headphones, straight from rekordbox.
• Next generation durable fader
  The DJM-900nexus series boasts Pioneer’s most robust faders to date offer the ultimate in durability both above and below deck. The internal fader component is positioned out of harm’s way, sparing it from drink spillages during performance, while the external P-Lock Fader Caps prevent the faders from slipping accidentally.

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New Vestax VCI- 400 controller at NAMM 2012

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New Crown Amps! Crown XTi lightweight amplifiers models XTi 6002 , 4002, 2002 and 1002 mean more power and lower costs. 1400 to 6000 watts.

New Rane SL4 
Serato 4 SL features new 4 transport mixing (basically the control section of the sixty-eight mixer).

New JBL 515 XT EOn speakers feature new black color bass
and treble controls and 625 W power amp $699




FirstMix! New Gemini DJ USB/MIDI Contoller.

NEW! Rane MP25 front and rear view!

Numark NS6 does Serato! Click here for more new Numark products!


Zomo headphones!

The new Ultimate Stand, the HyperStation! Click here for more pics and info!

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Ah, it’s NAMM time once again and Mackie is back, showing off our great new products, including the completely redesigned Mackie MRmk2 Series Powered Studio Monitors. If you are visiting NAMM, be sure to come upstairs to check out our innovative demo-room-only location in Demo Room 209A/B.

Can’t make it? A cool Facebook contest let’s you get in on the action and be entered into a contest with a chance to win a killer Mackie live sound system (2 x TH-12A / 1 x ProFX12)! Click here to check it out.

Here’s some additional info on the great new Mackie products being debuted

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	MRmk2 Series POWER. PERFORMANCE. CLARITY.When your studio is ready to go pro, you want a reference monitor that translates in all environments, holds up under all conditions, and isn’t painted up like a school bus. You want an investment that sounds both amazing and amazingly flat, so you don’t end up second guessing your mixes into infinity. You also want monitors you can turn up, because not every artist is “satisfied” listening to their ear-shredding guitar solos or thunderous bass tones at “nominal volumes.” And you want all of this at the right price. MRmk2 Series Studio Monitors are all that and more. With unbelievable power, performance and clarity MRmk2 Mackie Reference Monitors stand alone in their class. • All-new high-end transducers • Class-leading power via dual precision power amplififiers • Custom waveguide for superior stereo imaging and clarity • Rugged all-wood, ported cabinet design more info
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	TH-12A LOUD. AFFORDABLE. THUMP.The Mackie TH-12A Powered Loudspeaker delivers proven Mackie performance and quality in a portable design that delivers real-world power with superior midrange for vocal and acoustic applications. Efficient Class-D Fast Recovery™ amplification provides 400 watts of total system power, tuned to perfectly match the custom-designed 12? high-precision woofer and 1? compression driver. The TH-12A delivers the Thump you demand and all the tools you need, including user-adjustable 3-band EQ and Mackie Active electronics for total system optimization. Powerful, punchy and ultra-affordable, the TH-12A is the best powered loudspeaker option for your hard-earned money. • 400 watts of total power • Superior midrange for vocal and acoustic applications • Ultra-compact and lightweight for max portability (~30 lbs) more info
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	MCU AND XT PRO NOW WITH ALPS FADERS AND A NEW LOW PRICEThe industry standard MCU Pro control surface is back, now featuring brand-new Alps® faders for an ultra-smooth feel, and a new low price sure to please any studio professional. The robust new 100mm Alps faders are belt-driven, with sturdy teeth and gears for executing smooth fades with no “zipper” feeling. Also available now is the companion XT Pro, offering a bank of eight additional Alps faders and rotary encoders for those with larger setups. The best news is that we have significantly dropped the price of the MCU and XT Pro, making them not only the industry standard control surface family, but the most affordable pro controllers on the market. Now is a better time than ever to check out Mackie’s award-winning control surface solution. • 400 watts of total power • Superior midrange for vocal and acoustic applications • Ultra-compact and lightweight for max portability (~30 lbs) more info

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We are pleased to announce the addition of two new models to our critically acclaimed line of Shure Professional Headphones.  The SRH550DJ delivers extended bass optimized for both DJ mixing and personal listening and the premium SRH940 reference headphones are designed for critical listening, studio monitoring and mastering.

Officially introduced today at The NAMM Show 2011, the SRH550DJ and SRH940 have already earned rave reviews from press, end-users and channel partners.

Notable product characteristics include:

SRH550DJ – Professional Quality DJ Headphones

• Full range frequency response with enhanced bass
• Adjustable, collapsible headband with 90-degree swivel ear cups for comfort and flexible wearing positions
• Ultra-lightweight design which folds to a small size for maximum portability
• Available: Mid-February 2011

SRH940 – Professional Reference Headphones

• Accurate frequency response delivers tight bass and smooth, high-end extension, with minimal distortion
• Lightweight, ergonomic fit with premium padded headband for comfortable, extended wear
• Collapsible design with 90-degree swivel ear cups for easy storage and portability
• Replacement set of velour ear pads included for long product life
• Bayonet clip securely locks detachable cable into ear cup
• Suggested Retail: $375 (Audiolines Price will be $299!!)
• Available: Mid-March 2011

From professional monitoring to personal listening, Shure headphones bring together dynamic, high-performance audio with the unparalleled build quality that has made Shure a leader in professional audio for over 85 years.  With the new SRH550DJ and SRH940, customers now have a choice between a variety of sound signatures and features tailored to meet any audio need.

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New Akai Pro Gear at Winter NAMM 2011

This year at NAMM, Akai has released many new items! Check it out!

EIE: 24-bit I/O never looked this cool The EIE is a tabletop I/O and USB audio interface perfectly tailored for your project and portable studio setups. This four-in, four-out (4×4) device enables you on Mac and PC-based systems to record up to 24-bit resolution into virtually any DAW, recording or performance software. Learn more here!

Record and monitor with RPM3 RPM3 monitors provide full-range frequency response to ensure audio reproduction that is pure, yet compact. The lightweight and portable design means the RPM3 system can be easily placed in a carrying case and taken on the road, allowing for reference monitoring anywhere. Read all about them here.

Get your hands on real Analog Delay Analog Delay is essential ammo in the modern guitarists effects pedal arsenal. Analog Delay provides three-dimensional control in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching, adjustable Mix, Time and Repeat knobs and a durable Time Switch toggle provide precision delay control. Learn more here.

Blues Overdrive recreates classic sound Recreate the sound of blues from Nashville to Chicago and all points between with Blues Overdrive from the Akai Pro Analog Custom Shop. Blues Overdrive is an essential ingredient in the Analog Custom Shop product line. Blues Overdrive’s heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing is deceptively simple in appearance, wonderfully deep in appealing, warm tone. There’s so much more to it and it’s all explained here.

Make your guitar sing with Chorus Akai Pro’s Chorus is a new pedal from Akai Pro’s Analog Custom Shop. Chorus is your secret weapon in creating a thick, lush customized sound. Chorus is housed in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel. True-bypass switching combined with adjustable Tone, Speed and Spread knobs provide a wide range of precision control.

Compressor has industrial-grade compression Compressor , from the Akai Pro Analog Custom Shop, is the ideal solution to sculpting a defined guitar tone. Compressor combines Level and Sensitivity knobs in a heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing with classic custom graphics evoking the true sound of guitar glory. There’s more about Compressor here.

Rock your world with Deluxe Distortion The Akai Pro Deluxe Distortion guitar effects pedal is the flagship of the Analog Custom Shop product line. Deluxe Distortion combines distortion, tone-control and amplifier simulation in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching, adjustable frequency knobs, amp simulation and tone toggle switches provide precision control. Learn more here.

Flanger: Warm tone & hyper resonance Warm tone, Hyper resonance, Pure analog. Those are the hallmarks of Flanger, from the Akai Pro Analog Custom Shop. It’s a great example of a classic sound improved. Flanger includes Rate, Depth, Manual and Resonance knobs in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching and four adjustable knobs provide precision control. Check it out here.

Phase Shifter is an instant modern classic This is a true modern classic. Phase Shifter, from the Akai Pro Analog Custom Shop is one of the more esoteric pedals in the product line. Phase includes A and B frequency toggle-switches and a Rate knob in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching and three control mechanisms provide precision control. Read all about it here.

Tri-mode Distortion is three distortions in one It’s three distortions in one. The Analog Custom Shop Tri-Mode Distortion guitar effects pedal is an excellent affordable alternative to the more top-end Deluxe Distortion. Tri-Mode Distortion combines Level, Tone and Distortion knobs with a Fat, Boost and Warm Tri-Mode switch in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching, three adjustable knobs and tone toggle switch provide precision tone control. There’s even more about it here.

Tri-mode Fuzz is 3-times the fuzzy pleasure Tri-Mode Fuzz is Akai Pro’s Analog Custom Shop solution to the classic fuzz guitar sound. It combines Level, Tone and Fuzz knobs with a Muffy, Boost and Warm Tri-Mode switch in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching, three adjustable knobs and tone toggle switch provide complete fuzz control. There’s even a whole page about it here.

Tri-mode Overdrive: scream, boost or warm Tri-Mode Overdrive is the big brother to our lower-cost Blues Overdrive. Tri-Mode Overdrive combines Level, Tone and Drive knobs with a Scream, Boost and Warm Tri-Mode switch in heavy-duty polished stainless-steel housing. True-bypass switching, three adjustable knobs and tone toggle-switch provide precision tone control for an unrivaled tube-like sound. Learn all about this Analog Custom Shop pedal here.

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HyperStation

Two-tier Portable Laptop Stand with Angle- and Depth-adjustable Laptop Support Arms and Height-adjustable Second Tier for Hard Drives, USB Hubs, and Other Computer Accessories

Hyper Station is designed to go wherever your music takes you. While sturdy enough to safely hold your laptop and other small electronics, it folds up as one piece and fits in a backpack! But, don’t let the sleek styling fool you; this is not a flimsy, plastic stand. Hyper Station is constructed from die-cast aluminium making it incredibly sturdy while surprisingly light. The automotive-grade anodized finish is stunning and scratch resistant. The laptop support arms are angle- and depth adjustable. You can place your laptop at whatever angle suits your needs and then secure it in place with the telescoping non-marring arm stops. The modern musician and DJ artist carries additional hard drives, MP3 players, USB hubs, and other computer accessories with them to each and every gig. Hyper Station has you covered! The second tier is height adjustable and fitted with ports for venting and cables.

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