Based
on their award-winning CDJ footprint, which originally blazed the trail
from vinyl into CD, the futuristically designed CDJ-1000 takes a quantum
leap into the unknown, as a precursor to an entire mode of djing —
propelling the existing skills and artistry of the DJ into an uncharted
new dimension.
The
CDJ-1000 is a feature-packed, genuine hybrid instrument and with its
design rooted in digital technology, it enables faithful and accurate
emulation of vinyl djing.
The
CDJ-1000 can switch instantly between CDJ mode and the New Pioneer
Vinyl-mode (patent applied). The emulation technology is implemented by
the 206mm, touch sensitive Jog Dial, which dominates the face of the
product. This enables live and genuine-sounding vinyl-style mixing,
back-spinning and scratching, as well as accurate cueing using
conventional techniques … but all digitally enhanced to provide
greater dynamics and articulation than traditional analogue devices.
Other
vinyl functions that have been transcribed include the WAVE Display
(patent applied). A graphical mapping of the landscape of each track is
represented in the display panel, denoting the peaks and lows of the
sound, to guarantee accurate cueing.
And
accuracy is what the CDJ-1000 is all about. For Pioneer have set up a
platform for the DJ to exercise creativity bound only by imagination —
providing a huge palette of features that can be used with precision
accuracy.
The
MultimediaCard (MMC) is another Pioneer first, offering the DJ
incredible possibilities, such as to programme cue and loop points
selected from the tracks on a CD, making it a real bonus for a DJ
enabling him/her to store the perfect set before playing out live. These
can be stored in the internal memory system or on Multimedia Cards (MMCs)
of varying capacities storage (32mb MMC= 100 cue/loop points per CD up
to 10,000 discs – plus all the WAVE data) and are available
separately.
But
in a Pandora’s Box of world-first,
the Real Time Seamless Loop function lets the DJ adjust the In and Out
points of a stored loop –
adding professionalism via accuracy to the loop sampler.
Another
creative highlight are the three Hot
Cue buttons that can be used to memorise cue points on different CD
tracks and then instantly recalled at any time during a mix. This can
also be used like a sampler. Other great features include an instant
reverse activated by the flick of a switch with no loss of tempo or
pitch.
The
CDJ-1000 invites the DJ into the unknown with a fusion of both Vinyl and
CD formats to create a truly unique digital product that will define a
new chapter in the world of the Pro DJ - But be warned the CDJ-1000 may
have more creative power than you can handle.
The
CDJ-1000 will be available in the stores early July 2001.
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Worlds
Largest Jog Dial with integral display
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True
Vinyl emulation – Scratch, Cue, Brake and Release
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Choice
of Vinyl or CDJ mode
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Internal
or removable memory to store cue, loop, wave and CD information
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Instant
Reverse
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Seamless
Loop In and Out adjust
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Hot
Start (3 cue points per CD on any track)
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Linear
Tempo Slider with Tempo Reset button
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Tempo
Adjustment +/- 6, 10 , 16 and now 24%
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16
Second Shock Proof Memory
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BPM
Counter
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Pioneer’s
CD transport Anti-Vibration technology
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Pioneer
Wide Range Technology - Legato Link makes CD’s sound more like
analogue.
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CD
Ejection protection
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Digital
Out
MultiMediaCard
(MMC) The MultiMediaCard standard grew out of a joint development between
SanDisk Corporation and Siemens AG/Infineon Technologies AG, and was
introduced in November 1997. MultiMediaCards weigh less than two grams
and, about the size of a postage stamp, are the world’s smallest
(24mm x 32mm x 1.4 mm) removable solid-state memory solutions for
mobile applications, such as MP-3 music players, portable video games,
laptop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile
telephones and digital cameras. These convenient, reliable, rugged and
lightweight standardised data carriers store up to 64 Mbytes,
sufficient for 64 minutes of MP-3 digital music, or approximately
40,000 book pages.
MultiMediaCards
use ROM technology for read-only applications and Flash technology for
read/write applications. The cards are fast for excellent system
performance; energy efficient for prolonged battery life in portable
products; and cost-efficient for use in systems sold at consumer price
points. The simple moulded package has a seven pad (pin) serial
interface. This easy-to-install simple serial interface offers easy
integration into various devices regardless of the microprocessor
used. The MultiMediaCard has a wide variety of uses in some of the
most exciting products on the market today.
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