Introducing
a second major advancement for the CDJ series: the CDJ-900 Pioneers
new multi-format performance player for the digital age.
The CDJ-900
accompanies the launch of the new range-topping CDJ-2000 player and is
loaded with many shared features.It too can play from various different
music sources, including CD and USB storage devices. It also comes with
the revolutionary music database management software for DJs: rekordbox.
Based on
Pioneers Prepare & Perform concept, rekordbox
works (for both Mac and PC) like the leading music database management
software, but is more creative and more DJ-friendly.
rekordbox
allows DJs to prepare more before their performance and opens a door to
tools such as Quantize for perfectly synced loops every time.
DJs can
then export data to a USB device to access vast libraries of music files
and perform live - without the need for extra equipment or any inconvenient
rewiring in the club. No need to burn CDs, simply take your USB device
to the club, plug in to the CDJ and play.
Through the
industry-first Pro DJ Link, music files and database data on one single
USB device can be shared simultaneously by up to four players connected
via LAN (local area network) cable, or with one LAN cable between two
players. Plus, the data history of each DJ set is automatically saved
and can be made into a play list that can be loaded back into rekordbox.
Another key facet of the CDJ-900 is its advanced HID (human interface
device) and MIDI capabilities for native control of DVS (digital vinyl
systems) via USB.
There is
also an improved audio output circuit, a new Wolfson DAC processor, and
a built-in 24-bit/48 kHz sound card.
Add to these
features an overall enhanced design that includes a new display screen,
rotary selector, carry handles and Kensington lock. Then check out the
four-beat Emergency Loop and the three CDJ-900 exclusives: the Auto Beat
Loop, Quick Return scratch feature and a Slip mode that enables DJs to
perform tricks and return to their original flow in an uninterrupted fashion
and you have the perfect tool for maximum performance.
CDJ-900
KEY FEATURES
Fully compatible with a wide range of media formats
Besides regular CD discs, the CDJ-900 can play music files that have been
copied to USB storage devices, such as flash memory and hard disk drives.
Compatible file formats are MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF (16/24-bit). Files
on Toniums Pacemaker*1 can also be played when connected as a storage
device via USB.
rekordbox
database management software for DJs
The idea behind Prepare & Perform is that rekordbox
works in harmony with DJs, allowing them to analyse, arrange, edit and
export their music and data to digital media before their performance.
Put simply, rekordbox offers an alternative to taking your laptop
to the club. Not only does it function like a database for DJs (and is
compatible with the leading music database management software through
a bridge feature) but it also offers many more creative opportunities.
DJs can prepare
cue points and loops in advance of their show. They can manage music files
by editing tag information and artwork, while rekordbox analyses
such track information as BPM and wave data. DJs can also edit beat grids,
which utilise the CDJ-900s new Quantize performance features, so,
as an option, all cue points and loops can be set perfectly on-beat every
time.
In addition,
users can create, edit and manage playlists in rekordbox and the
CDJ-900 creates a history playlist on your storage device of every track
played for review when you next sync with rekordbox.
Industry-first
Pro DJ Link
For the very first time, DJs can connect up to four CDJ-900s and rekordbox
by LAN connection and instantly share music and data between the players.
Thats one LAN hub, one USB storage device, and countless creative
possibilities multi-directionally reinforced.
Advanced
connectivity with 24-bit/48 kHz sound card, HID and MIDI control via USB
The CDJ-900 has a built-in sound card so no extra interface or unnecessary
rewiring is required and connection is possible by using only one USB
cable. Information can be output as MIDI to software and other MIDI devices
via USB. The player can also be used as a MIDI controller, but HID control
offers superior interfacing with software, beating MIDI with speed, audio/visual
streaming and two-way information on displays.
Consequently,
the player can easily, precisely and natively control such DVS systems
as Seratos Scratch Live*2, Native Instruments Traktor*3 series
and MixVibes CROSS*4 without any need for time-coded discs.
Improved
quality audio output circuit with Wolfson DAC processor
The player has a high-performance Wolfson DAC processor, so that audio
is reproduced with a lush analogue feel. There is a better signal-to-noise
ratio than on the CDJ-800 it now matches the CDJ-1000MK3
and a new hybrid operation amplifier circuitry that also minimises noise.
The result is a clear, transparent sound that is faithful to the original.
Elevated
FL (fluorescent) display screen and new rotary selector
Direct track browsing and selection is made quicker and easier than ever
before, thanks to the combination of an easy-to-use elevated screen and
rotary selector. Plus, for on-the-fly programming, tag lists can be created
using the dedicated Tag button.
Quantized
beat loop for perfectly synced cue points and loops
After music files have been analysed with rekordbox, the Quantize
function automatically corrects and syncs the beat during a manual loop
or real-time cue in.
CDJ-900
EXCLUSIVES
Slip mode
that fully maintains groove accuracy
The new Slip button lets DJs perform such tricks as looping, reversing
or scratching of music without ever losing the flow or even a beat. The
music continues to play, muted, as DJs perform, for example, a looped
segment and so always returns bang on beat when the looping
is complete.
Quick Return
scratch enables the slickest tricks
By turning on the Quick Return scratch feature, DJs can make the CDJ-900
jump back to a set cue point as soon as they touch the Jog to perform
a scratch. This makes it easy to perform beat juggling tricks without
having to find the beat perfectly every time.
Advanced
Auto Beat Loop for improved performance
When a 1, 2, 4 or 8 Auto Beat Loop button is pressed the Auto Beat Loop
function automatically finds the beat segments from that point in time,
making it simple to play a precisely timed loop. To expand the creative
looping options available to DJs, the CDJ-900 is capable of 10 different
variations of loop right down to 1/16th of a beat.
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