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R E V I E W
OVERVIEW
The CDJ-200 is a step up from Pioneer's CDJ-100, bridging the gap between their most basic professional CD player and the higher priced vinyl simulation models. This is an excellent choice for djs who need a high quality cd turntable with dj functions, but don't require scratching ability. You do have a digital jog dial which is fully functional for cueing, beat matching and controlling effects, but scratching is not a possibility with this unit. The CDJ-200 is also much smaller (11" x 8.5") than the vinyl-simulating models, which makes it perfect for traveling and cramped studio spaces.
FEATURES
While the lack of scratching capability will be a drawback to some, the CDJ-200 includes an efficient and useful set of features which will meet the needs of nearly everybody else. Functions include assignable cue point settings, +/-6/10/16 % pitch bend with master tempo control (aka key correction), digital jog break effects (jet, zip and wah), sampling & looping capability with easy to use adjustments, CD-RW and mp3s playback capability with folder search functions, and more. Many of these are either improvements over the CDJ-100 or simply new features.
OUR OPINION
Pioneer continues to be one of the top digital manufacturers, and their cd players are some of the most trusted on the market. The CDJ-200 looks great (people love the blue light), the quality is high, and the relatively small size is very welcome. It still comes in at an excellent price point, and solidifies Pioneer's stake in the market for non-scratch professional cd players.
K E Y F E A T U R E S
- real time seamless loop function with easy in/out adjustment
- digital jog break with remix assist functions (jet, zip, wah)
- pitch control up to +/-16 with master tempo
- jog dial with pitch bend, frame search and super fast frame search
- real time seamless loop function
- reloop function
- back cue, auto cue, cue point sampler
- fader start (with pioneer DJM mixers)
- relay play with another cdj-200
- slot loading
- MP3/CD-RW compatible
- real time seamless loop function with easy in/out adjustment
- headphone jack with volume control
- dual rca & single digital (3.5mm) out
- 11.25" x 8.5" x 3.5"
M A N U F A C T U R E R ' S I N F O
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