There was much kerfuffle a few months ago about Flux Mode, the introduction of which caused quite a stir. There was excitement and confusion. The response was quite mixed and didnt see complete acceptance. So how are Native Instruments going to put this right and please some people….and is there an update in the pipeline Continue reading “Flux Mode Update in the Pipeline?”
With the recent release of the CDJ 2000 NXS, the Sync debate has risen again! A recent article from Not Your Juke Box brought my attention to this. Here is my response! I am upset that this debate is still given traction. It certainly highlights the immaturity of many and the fragility of egos when sides must be taken on this ‘sync or no sync’ nonsense! Thankfully at this stage, people are free to choose whatever method they prefer to achieve the results they want. I would not tell you how to bring up your child, because it is YOUR … Continue reading My Reaction to the Sync Debate Nonsense
At $2399 – It’s not cheap but it’s here. In recent years, the DJ/club market has seen the music file style of DJing become the mainstream, with increasing demand for music management and DJ play using smartphones and tablets, as well as browsing music on large tablet screens. In order to meet these needs, Pioneer will launch the pro DJ/club oriented “CDJ-2000nexus” Professional Multi Player, which is the Industry first*1 player to enable DJ play using music stored inside smartphones and tablets via Wi-Fi*2 or USB connections. By installing the newly developed mobile version of the “rekordbox™” music management software, music can … Continue reading The New Pioneer CDJ 2000 Nexus is here!
We all know something new is coming from Pioneer, DJ Tech Tools is touting a leaked photograph of the new Pioneer CDJ 2000-NXS. Could this be what pioneer will be delivering to us tomorrow? A DJ leaks Blog, has some specs uploaded and did have since May this year. It’s a strong chance that we will all be treated to a new CDJ in the next 24 hours, so will these be the specs below? New specifications of the CDJ-2000 NEXUS / NXS and CDJ-900 NEXUS / NXS will probably be: – Wireless PRO DJ LINK modus which allows linking … Continue reading Pioneer CDJ2000 Nexus?
Since the new release of Traktor 2.5.1 DJ’s have been able to connect their CDJ 900’s or CDJ 2000’s directly to Traktor without the need for an Audio Interface. The video below from Pioneer is doing the rounds right now in DJ land, creating a buzz for the two main players in the DJ world. I think this could be the final nail in the coffin for Serato. Raine carried Serato for some time there and still does to a very large extent, but this integration with CDJ’s is a blessing for many. The hassle of cable switching and hovering … Continue reading Pioneer CDJ integration with Traktor – Plug & Play
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