Pioneer Djm- 2000 Professional Nexus Dj Mixer
Excellent computer connectivity, up-to-date effects and high performance features and sound make this the centrepiece of any modern, professional DJ setup. The DJM-900 nexus inherits the familiar DJM-800 layout. To match, we've rearranged the connection panel to make it better and more intuitive.
- May 11, 2017 4-Channel professional DJ mixer with 5.8' full color multi-touch display Equipped with Pro DJ Link, the ability for linked multi-DJ play LAN terminals for connecting up to 4 multi-players and 2 PCs at the same time Built-in USB audio interface for instant computer connectivity Switchable 3-band EQ and 3-band ISOLATER on each channel Evolved and enhanced BEAT EFFECTS INST FX allows effects to.
- The Pioneer DJM-2000 is a professional DJ mixer. It features a 5.8-inch LCD multi-touch panel that adds effects t the audio. It lets users manipulate controls displayed on the panel just with a touch. This Pioneer mixer offers four types of MIDI controls for enhanced performance flexibility.
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The Lowdown
Less scary and more popular than the DJM-2000 (and now DJM-2000NXS), the DJM-900NXS is a great club mixer. This mixer adds digital inputs and some better hardware effects to the spec of the DJM-850. However, for software DJs it doesn’t add an awful lot more over the DJM-850 for your extra cash. It’s probably not worth paying the extra unless you’re thinking of going down Pioneer DJ’s Rekordbox route – even though you’ll pay royally for the privilege.
First Impressions / Setting up
The Pioneer DJM-900NXS is a four-channel mixer with several beat and audio manipulation effects controlled by the device’s X-Pad. A mic can be plugged-in as well as a USB stick. The DJM-900NXS is compatible with Traktor and Ableton and can be connected to up to four CDJs.
The DJM-900NXS has a three-band EQ, a separate EQ for the mic, trim knobs and several fade curve options. Standard XLR and RCA outputs for connecting to PA different systems and a 1/8” headphone jack for monitoring.
The screen displays the waveform and BPM and is placed just above the Tap and Quantize buttons.
In Use
The DJM-900NXS faders and knobs all feel smooth and reliable. The screen and level meters for each channel are bright which is great for dimly lit environments. The chassis itself feels very solid as well and can probably take a beating.
The beat effects all sound very useable and we found the slip roll to be probably used more often than the others. The six sound color effects including crush and filters all sound great as well and leave a lot of creative space to be explored. It should be mentioned that the color effects are post-fader meaning that the effect will still go off even if the tracks’ fader is at 0.
Both effects can be controlled by the DJM-900NXS’ X-Pad. The X-Pad is a single touch strip on the device and manipulates certain parameters of the effect chosen. It may be a little cramped for some people especially ones with larger fingers but is a great feature of the DJM-900NXS.
An Amazon reviewer mentioned that the DJM-900NXS is a bit noisier than its previous version, the DJM-800. With that being said, the same reviewer said that the DJM-900NXS is a great choice for clubs since no one will notice the noise anyway.
Conclusion
With great build quality and access to a number of great sounding effects and a lot more features packed into it, the Pioneer DJ DJM-900NXS is a great choice if you want to upgrade to more professional gear.
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The Lowdown
The main addition here over and above the DJM-900NXS is the screen, which is used for beat slicing and to control a seven-band crossfader EQ, among other things. ProLink means syncing up to four CDJs and everything syncs nicely with laptops running rekordbox too, and there is full Midi mode for software control. It may be daunting, but the Pioneer DJM-2000NXS has just about everything you’d ever need in a mixer…
First Impressions / Setting up
The DJM-2000NXS is a four-channel mixer with a 5.8” LCD touch screen to control a number of features as well as a host of different effects.
Download garageband sounds. You insert them on your instrument or audio tracks and open them up in the same way as a synth; and like those virtual recreations of classic gear, plug-in effects can also emulate old gear.
All the channels have three-band EQs which acts as Isolation knobs as well and a trim knob. The input can be set to line or CD level to properly set the input signal. A filter knob is directly below the EQs. The effects section of the unit also has its own three-band EQ.
Connectivity includes the ability to connect up to four controllers plus two PCs, a mic input and unbalanced RCA input. The DJM-2000NXS also has Wi-Fi and USB connectivity.
In Use
The large LCD touchscreen makes operating and accessing the DJM-2000NXS a lot easier than its supposed to be. Playing around with the device’s Beat Divide function is made intuitive because of the touchscreen.
The knobs and faders all feel great and has a premium quality to them. The same can easily be said for the buttons which have a familiar sturdy feel.
The built-in peak limiter is very useful if you accidentally find your track a bit too loud coming into the mixer. The effects sound great and the added EQ function helps in dialing in just the right amount.
An Amazon reviewer mentioned that the DJM-2000NXS is a bit intimidating with all the features it has and that might be true especially if you’re just starting out. Along with its heavy price tag, the DJM-2000NXS is definitely for someone who knows his way around a mixer.
Conclusion
Pioneer Djm- 2000 Professional Nexus Dj Mixer Reviews
With a host of different effects and advanced functionality, the Pioneer DJ DJM-2000NXS is definitely not for the faint of heart. The LCD touchscreen feature puts it over the top and if you want a serious piece of gear with the price tag to boot, the DJM-2000NXS might just be what you’re looking for.