Pioneer - CDJ-1000MK3

[Aza]

Has anyone come across this yet?

I'm still doing fine on my CDJ800s, but this does look a nice bit of kit.

Not quite sure on major differences, but it certainly seems more digital media capable.

• MP3
  
• Digital in/out
  
• MP3 track data displayed
  
• JOG feeling adjust
  
• Non-slip metallic finish on the JOG wheel
  
• Brighter multicolour fluorescent display and
  
• improved WAVE and track data
  
• Brighter and raised On JOG display with more information
  
• Metallic Master Tempo switch
  
• Resume play
  
• New HOT LOOP button
  
• Backlit HOT CUE, hot loop and re-loop button
  
• New super fast and more accurate manual search capability using the JOG wheel and improved
  
• WAVE data
  
• Removable multimedia or SD card
  
• Gold RCA connectors
  
• Legato Link conversion
  

The Pioneer genes are clear in the CDJ-1000MK3. The deck offers the same robust build beloved by club owners and DJs, is finished in the familiar high-quality polished look and remains faithful to the clean, clear layout that has become the accepted format for tabletop CD decks.

The CDJ 1000 mk3 has full MP3 support including VBR files, intelligent features, such as the direct folder search button, allow DJs to quickly access files within folders on the disc for intuitive, fast cueing. A total wide tempo range (+70% to –100%) also gives greater control than many competitor models. 

Along with multimedia cards, SD cards are now also compatible with the CDJ-1000MK3 so that HOT CUES, HOT LOOP points and WAVE display data can be easily stored and loaded.
The CDJ-1000MK3 includes a unique JOG feeling adjust (to the top right of the JOG wheel). It tailors the deck to performers' individual styles by altering the resistance of the wheel, which benefits from a new metallic 'non-slip' finish. The visibility and detail of the information shown on the 360˚ JOG Display is also improved: the fluorescent display has been raised, increasing brightness. The cue marker is larger and new 45˚ angle marks make it easier for scratch DJs to time their effects. The track display has similarly advanced. Its resolution has been doubled, the lighting is multicolour and fluorescent and, as well as displaying the total number of tracks and track position, the WAVE data and playing address details are extended so that a DJ can see a track's entire length at a glance. 

HOT CUE is now partnered by a new HOT LOOP feature that stores up to three loops per track. The buttons are backlit orange for the loop and green for the cues while the re-loop button is now also backlit. A further addition is 'resume play': the deck will restart playing from the same point if a CD is ejected accidentally. 

In keeping with the high quality components of the CDJ-1000MK3, gold RCA connectors are fitted along with a digital out for connection to digital mixers such as the DJM-800 / DJM-1000, ensuring the highest level of sonic purity available. Subtle design changes like the metallic master tempo button also mark the player as the third generation of the industry standard deck.

The tech specs are pretty decent too; it only requires 27Watts to operate, which is pretty good. I think most Pioneers CDJs and mixers are pretty decent on power consumption. I think you could be having a full on mix for less than 100Watts, which is pretty decent, especially as it beats watching the tele and gets you doing something

Thoughts, opinions, would you get/got a CDJ 1000 MK3..?

[simonross46]

I believe they are the best CDJ's, and although pricey ... I am not buying any CDJ's until I can afford some, although saying that aslong as I go Pioneer I will be happy.

[Judge Mental]

I think thats the 1st time I've ever seen anyone mention a low power rating as a selling point lol.

Hope you don't like a cup of tea while you mix?

[bigsteve]

I think thats the 1st time I've ever seen anyone mention a low power rating as a selling point lol.

Changing times!

[Marty Mayes]

iv got them aza and there the dog's swinger's love them to bit's

[Aza]

I am environmentally aware and oh yes - can't have a spin without a nice cuppa - unless it's Friday night or getting ready to go when and then I enjoy a few bevvies

[Number2Fan]

Hey that looks nice, I want to touch it! That's what I hate about the internet you can't feel the goods can you, even though your only looking you still wanna have a little stroke of it!

I didn't see a price? How pricey?

[Briggsy]

I've got a pair mate - they're the muts nuts!

[simonross46]

my memory tells me £783 each ... watching Ironman at the moment so cant be bothered to check sites, but I entered a lot of price details about CDJ's for my graphics coursework

[Tim451]

I'd love a pair of these but all I could afford was a pair of Reloop RMP-2's. The RMP-2's are amazing for the money but naturally they don't even come close to the Pioneers. I had a little feel of the DVJ-1000 (DVD version of the CDJ-1000) in a music shop a few weeks back (sounds a bit kinky that) & I was quite shocked how light the jog wheel felt. I was expecting a bit more resistance that what I felt.

[MrKrump]

I'd have some Technics and Serato Scratch setup anyday.