Pioneer DJ XDJ-1000Mk2

The Pioneer XDJ-1000Mk2 is an excellent USB-only multiplayer which has excellent audio output especially with quality audio files. DJs can play their digital audio set on these units (in conjunction with a standard DJ setup) without the necessity for additional software licenses or a laptop. The unit is ideal for DJs who do not use CD's but want to play on a deck with a similar club layout to the popular CDJ-2000NXS2. The Pioneer XDJ-1000Mk2 is more affordable than the CDJ-2000NXS2 although it inherits some of its key features such as cue points and loops etc. These decks look and feel impressive with a responsive 7inch touch screen, vibrant color schemes, lights and high attention to detail. The unit is lightweight but looks and feels solid with quality build and materials. The unit's height and dimensions mean it sits neatly alongside Technics 1200mk2 turntables and the Pioneer DJM-900NXS2. Each unit is preinstalled with Pioneers own Rekordbox interface menus and features which allows DJs to easily add a USB flash drive, quickly search and play tracks and speedily navigate through the decks performance options. The unit plays MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF, audio file formats along with support for high-quality FLAC and ALAC up to 48 kHz/24-bit. Free Rekordbox music management software (for laptops) can be downloaded from the Pioneer website to organize and prepare digital tracks. The Pro DJ link is an Ethernet port on the rear of the unit that allows two XDJ-1000Mk2 units be easily connected directly together via a supplied cat5 Ethernet cable creating a data link. The link button on the 7inch touch screen quickly connects the units and both decks can share a single flash drive full of tracks and also Sync BPM etc. Additionally the Pro DJ Link, in conjunction with a simple LAN connection, allows up to 4 players or laptops to be connected. The Pioneer website has full specs and instructions. There are also some helpful product videos on the net. Overall very pleased with this kit.

I was torn between CDJ2000NXS and one of these. Glad I got the XDJ, a lot more reasonably priced and if you only DJ from USB like I do it seems pointless having CD drive. This turned up very quickly and well packaged. When Im ready to buy my next one I will buy again from here.

After 20+ yrs of vinyl dj'ing, very comfortable with 1210's and the feel. Took the plunge and these xdj1000's are excellent in terms of the playability, vinyl option, feel and comparability to the 1210's. Solid unit, very easy to use, intuitive, great set of functions. It's a must to use Rekordbox for track management can be a bit daunting for first time however becomes much easier once your in. Occasional issues where correct file format can not be read but easy to fix with a Google search. Wasn't sure I'd be sold on them so soon but having 2 turntables and 2 of these on the go is a total blast. Would recommend the xdj1000mk2!