Refined, Remastered, Reborn: Meet the New CDJ-2000NXS2 and DJM-900NXS2

LONG BEACH, Calif.--()--Today, Pioneer DJ’s flagship set-up is taking a giant leap into the future with the unveiling of the CDJ-2000NXS2 and DJM-900NXS2. As a result of years of feedback from DJs of every genre, Pioneer DJ incorporated additions that deliver the highest possible sound quality, finely tuned features, and unprecedented levels of control.

DJs want higher sound quality and Pioneer DJ has delivered with the release of these new products. The CDJ-2000NXS2 now has a 96 kHz/24-bit sound card and FLAC/Apple Lossless Audio (ALAC) support – paving the way for more producers to create music in this top quality format. Browsing and track selection are even more intuitive with the high-resolution touch screen, Qwerty keyboard and Track Filter search. The screen also packs in a multi-colored wave display, more detailed rekordbox™ information and instant access to all the most popular features. Up to four players can be controlled from one device using Pro DJ Link. The player now has two banks of four Hot Cues – eight in total. And, if that isn’t enough, you can connect the DDJ-SP1 controller to add even more Hot Cues and loops.

The DJM-900NXS2 takes mixing to another level with Pioneer DJ’s first ever 64-bit mixing processor for a more natural, warm and detailed sound. The controls are even more responsive, with a new gain structure, improved EQ and fader curves. The Sound Color FX section now has a parameter knob for even more nuanced manipulation. Plus, an independent Send/Return means you no longer have to choose between Beat FX and external FX: you can connect your choice of external FX controllers, including apps on your iPad, and layer it on top of the on-board FX. Additionally, the DJM-900NXS2 has four phono inputs, DVS support and two USB ports for easy connection to PC/Mac, making it a crucial tool versatile enough for any professional booth.

“I played a couple of tracks on the DJM-900NXS2 and I was quite astounded; it sounds like no other Pioneer DJ mixer I’ve heard,” said Andy Kayll, sound engineer at DC10. “Going up from 32-bit to 64-bit, the sound is so much more accurate and natural, you can hear it's much warmer.”

The CDJ-2000NXS2 and DJM-900NXS2 will be available in February 2016, with retail prices of $2,199.00 and $2,199.00, respectively.

Watch the CDJ-2000NXS2 introduction video.
Learn more about the CDJ-2000NXS2.

Watch the DJM-900NXS2 introduction video.
Learn more about the DJM-900NXS2.

NEW FEATURES OF THE CDJ-2000NXS2

1. Enhanced, next generation sound with support for FLAC/ALAC files

Every aspect of the CDJ-2000NXS2’s sound design has been fine-tuned to produce a crisper, clearer sound and support the highest quality audio formats:

  • 96 kHz/24-bit sound card: high-res sound reproduction with no loss of quality.
  • FLAC and ALAC support: play with the highest quality formats.
  • Improved Digital Out: ensures a detailed reproduction of high-res audio.
  • 32-bit D/A converter: eliminates distortion and noise on analog sources.
  • Separate analog power supply: reduces unwanted noise.

2. Full-color touch screen with faster browsing and more detailed track information

The CDJ-2000NXS2 has a high resolution, 7-inch touch screen, and adds a host of features for faster browsing and more intuitive performances:

  • Track Filter mode: use the touch screen to filter tracks by rekordbox information such as BPM, key or My Tags.
  • Keyword search: bring up the Qwerty keyboard to search for tracks by name.
  • Multicolored wave display: full-color wave form and Wave Zoom.
  • Needle Countdown: touch a point in the track to see how many beats away it is.
  • Shortcut button: instantly switch to Browse mode or bring up My Settings.

3. Expanded performance features for even greater possibilities and creativity

The CDJ-2000NXS2 builds on its predecessor’s most popular features – including Beat Sync, Slip Mode and Hot Cue Auto Load – and takes it up a gear with:

  • 8 color-coded Hot Cues: two banks of four Hot Cues deliver even more choice and control in the mix. Either set the cues and colors in rekordbox or use the simplified workflow to set them on-the-fly.
  • MIDI controller interface: connect the DDJ-SP1 add-on controller with one USB cable to control up to 4 CDJ-2000NXS2s using Pro DJ Link – giving you instant access to more Hot Cues, loops, slip mode and browsing.
  • Fractional beat Quantize: choose between ⅛, ¼ and ½ beat Quantize for more precision and versatility.

4. Pro DJ Link enables even more features

Pro DJ Link lets you share one source across up to four players and unlocks a host of information and features such as Beat Sync and Beat Countdown. Now we’ve added:

  • More detailed Phase Meter: see the track’s progression through the bar, beats and between the beats.
  • Improved beat grids: beat grids are now accurate to the microsecond, exactly matching the rekordbox beat grid for total reliability over the course of a mix.
  • Quantized Beat Jump: jump backward or forward 1 beat from the current playback position.

5. See full rekordbox track information including NEW color-coded Memory Cues

As always, you can analyze and prepare your tracks in rekordbox and view vital information on the player’s screen, including BPM, Beat Countdown and Phase Meter. New to the CDJ-2000NXS2 are Memory Cues, which let you name a cue, e.g. ‘my breakdown,’ give it a color, and then see that information on the CDJ-2000NXS2’s screen.

6. Other features

  • Supports rekordbox dj HID control – a rekordbox dj add-on that will be available soon.
  • Three-position lever for Slip Reverse, Forward and Reverse.
  • Multi-colored USB port light: shows a color you’ve pre-set in rekordbox (e.g. blue for a techno USB stick) when you plug the USB stick in.
  • Auto-standby
  • High quality, anti-scratch aluminum top plate.

NEW FEATURES OF THE DJM-900NXS2

1. High quality audio components for a warm, detailed sound

The DJM-900NXS2 has undergone a complete overhaul under the bonnet to deliver clear sound with more depth and color:

  • Improved digital sound processing: 64-bit mixing processor, enhanced dithering technology, and a low-jitter clock – all deliver a warm, natural analog sound.
  • 96 kHz/24-bit sound card and direct digital connection: accurately reproduces high-res audio.
  • Newly developed power supply: eliminates unwanted noise and delivers a warmer sound.
  • Improved analog input: a new phono amp circuit, plus a new signal GND terminal to easily attach ground wires from analog turntables.

2. Improved EQ, fader and clip controls for smoother mixes

The DJM-900NXS2 has more nuanced frequency and volume controls for smoother, more dynamic mixing:

  • Improved channel fader curves: the three curves have been fine-tuned for more precision and control.
  • New EQ curves: even more precision across the highs, mids and lows.
  • More accurate clip indicator: a redesigned gain structure ensures meters don’t go into the red too early.
  • Peak limiter: minimizes distortion even at high volumes.

3. More detailed control of a wealth of FX plus an independent Send/Return

The DJM-900NXS2’s FX and their controls have been completely redesigned to deliver detailed levels of manipulation:

  • 6 Sound Color FX:
    • New Sweep: replaces Gate/Comp
    • New parameter knob: alters different parameters for each effect.
    • Bigger knobs: for more nuanced control of all Sound Color FX.
  • 14 Beat FX:
    • New FX: Ping Pong, Vinyl Brake, Helix, Pitch, improved Reverb.
    • Bigger X-Pad with OLED screen: more easily see and toggle FX and change parameters.
    • FX Frequency: choose which frequency range to apply effects to.
    • Channel selection LED: know at a glance which channels you’re applying Beat FX to.
  • Independent Send/Return: connect external hardware and software to use alongside the internal FX. InterApp support means you can use FX/Instrument apps on your iPad – for example the virtual RMX-1000 app.

4. Two USB ports, 4 Phono Inputs, and DVS support for total flexibility and seamless DJ handovers

The DJM-900NXS2 has a multitude of inputs to give you total freedom to mix with the source of your choice:

  • 2 USB ports and a top-loaded input switcher: for seamless DJ handovers between different PCs/Macs.
  • DVS control: use turntables/players to control rekordbox DJ performance software via the rekordbox dj DVS Plus Pack (coming soon).
  • 4 Phono Inputs: connect up to 4 turntables to channels 1, 2, 3 or 4.

5. Pro DJ Link via LAN or USB for even more scope and flexibility

Use Pro DJ Link to connect up to 4 players and share one source, see detailed rekordbox information and unlock a number of advanced features including Quantize. You can also connect a PC/Mac with just one USB cable to control rekordbox dj and other DJ software with all 4 players.

6. High quality, rugged build for professional use

The DJM-900NXS2 is built for the rigors of professional use.

  • Magvel Fader: highly responsive magnetic crossfader designed for smooth operation and superb durability.
  • 2 headphone plugs: ¼-inch stereo jack and 3.5mm MiniPin
  • Gold-plated RCAs: for premium sound quality on all connections
 

CDJ-2000NXS2 SPECIFICATIONS

    iPhone/iPod touch, Android phone, etc.
Playable media USB storage devices (flash memory/HDD, etc.)
      Computers (Mac/Windows PC), Audio CD, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW/R-DL
Playable file WAV, AIFF, FLAC, Apple Lossless
(Sampling rate: 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz, Bit depth: 16/24bit)
 
MP3
(Sampling rate: 32/44.1/48 kHz, Bit depth: 16 bit)
 
AAC
(Sampling rate: 16/22.05/4/32/44.1/48 kHz, Bit depth: 16bit)
 
      rekordbox™ for iPhone: MP3 and AAC only
USB storage support file systems     FAT, FAT32, HFS+
Frequency response     4 Hz ~ 40 kHz
S/N ratio     115 dB or more
Total harmonic distortion     0.0018% or less
USB ports     USB A port x 1, USB B port x 1
Audio output ports     AUDIO OUT (RCA) x 1, DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) x 1
Other ports     LAN (100Base-TX) x 1
Audio output voltage     2.0 Vrms
AC adapter     AC 100V 50/60 Hz

Max external dimension
(W x D x H)

    12.6” x 16.3” x 4.5”
Weight     12.6 lbs
 

DJM-900NXS2 SPECIFICATIONS

Number of channels     4 x audio channels, 2 x MIC channels
Input ports     Digital In x 4 (coaxial), Line In x 4 (RCA), Phono x 4 (RCA), MIC x 2 (XLR & ¼-inch TRS jack x 1, 1/4” TRS JACK x 1)
Output ports    

Master Out x 2 (XLR x 1, RCA x 1), Booth Out x 1 (1/4“ TRS jack), Headphone Monitor Out x 1 (1/4” stereo jack, 3.5mm stereo min-jack), Rec Out x 1 (RCA), Digital Out x 1 (coaxial)

Other ports    

Send x 1 (1/4” TS jack), Return x 1 (1/4” TS jack), USB B x 2, USB A x 1, Link (LAN) x 1

Sampling rate     96kHz
D/A converter     32bit
A/D converter     24bit
Frequency response    

20Hz ~ 40kHz (Line)

Total Harmonic Distortion ratio     0.005% or less (Line-Master1)
S/N ratio     105 dB (Line)

Max external dimension
(W x D x H)

    13.1” x 16.3” x 4.2”
Unit weight     17.6 lbs
   

REKORDBOX DJ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

    Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 Pro / Windows 8.1 Pro (The latest service pack)
Compatible OS Windows® 7 Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate (The latest service pack)
(Windows) Intel® Processor Dual Core 2.0 GHz or higher
      4GB or more of RAM
Compatible OS Mac OS X 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8 (Updated to the latest version)
(Mac) Intel® Processor Dual Core 2.0 GHz or higher
      4GB or more of RAM
Hard Drive     250MB or more of free space (not including space for storing music files, etc.)
Sound     Audio output to speakers, headphones, etc. (internal or external audio device)
USB port     A USB 2.0 port is used to connect a controller or a mixer, and export track files to a USB storage device such as a flash drive and a hard disk drive
Playable music file     FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC
Internet connection     An internet connection is needed to create a rekordbox user account and to download and activate the software
Display resolution     1280 × 768 or greater
 

About Pioneer DJ

Pioneer DJ Americas, Inc. is the subsidiary of Pioneer DJ Corporation responsible for sales and marketing in North, Central, and South America. For more than 20 years, Pioneer DJ has been a market leader in the design and production of innovative DJ equipment and software. The company works closely with DJs and clubs to deliver next generation products that inspire and shape the global dance music community. Its portfolio includes brands such as Pioneer Professional Audio and Pioneer DJ Radio, rekordbox DJ software, as well as social platforms KUVO and DJsounds. Pioneer DJ Corporation is a privately held company headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan. For more information, visit www.pioneerdj.com.

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