Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000: Opening Up The Next Generation | Unboxing and Features Quick Look

[@dj-peterofficial2753]

Almost 2 years later and they're sold out and extremely hard to get. 6 months waiting list. I'm very happy that my NXS2's still are like brand new almost 6 years old. Played on the 3000's for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and I didn't think I'd be that impressed, but man... What many don't understand about the top-of-the-line Pioneer gear is about is the feeling of how everything works. They succeed every gen to make the buttons and jog wheel smoother but yet more distinct in a way that can only be described as luxurious. And the build quality... Without the CD I believed it would be lighter, but not at all. It's massive. Knowing how the other 2000's are constructed inside, these are most likely even more protected with the CD mechanism out of the way. I know how people in general talk price and that hey are too expensive. As a Pioneer gear user for almost 30 years, I can tell that talking cost is much more interesting, and I'd be surprised if there's any gear out there cheaper to own than a couple of CDJ-3000's/2000NXS2's and a DJM-900NSX2 mixer. Especially if you get a used setup in good condition with the initial price drop of 15-20%. As the situation are for the moment with long waiting times for everything pro gear, I should probably try to sell my own gear to get the most money possible out of it. 6 years old I think I'd get a pretty big chunk back from my initial investment. Still no signs of wear and tear. I wonder what the cost/hour would be in my case. Pretty cheap I'd guess.

[@rackjice2952]

That visual bar count guide and having mini waveforms at the side when searching tracks is sick!

[@dosbrodinhos]

Waiting for CDJ3000 NXS: HOT CUES same as XDJ RX2, two USB 3.0 ports 2.5Amp, track analysis on the fly/unit, bars counting on phase meter using HOT CUES instead of Memory points (same as Traktor) ... :-) big shout from Brazil

[@stuartrobson5265]

Bought a pair of the 3000s with the djm900nexus2 mixer for my home studio...absolutely loving them, loved the cdjnexus2s but really love the new features on the 3000s...deffently not looking back...and the bonus is future updates to look forward to..great review...

[@kili7610]

Wow, this is the most informative review of the unit on youtube, keep it up guys!🙏

[@coopercooper58]

I can't believe how many people want a cd drive, USBs are so much faster and more durable then CDs.

[@DocFUNKist]

Nobody does, they are just moaning. But it does lack too many features. Not worth it at all

[@coopercooper58]

@charles djoldie wrigley i have nothing against real vinal or dvs but cds are not good.

[@alanmodimages]

@@coopercooper58 CD's are also not fool proof. if dirty they skip. The worst sounding thing you can ever hear on a sound system...

[@coopercooper58]

@@alanmodimages 100% bro

[@priyonjoni]

For the folks who want to play CDs, there are several other players still available to choose from. CDJ-850, CDJ-350, and CDJ-900NXS.

[@tonyeaves2494]

There definitely what a DJ/night club must have now days I'm well impressed I used them for the first time yesterday at a party and was well impressed. 6 Dex is so good to have you can loop tracks I want more time on this equipment it's brilliant.

[@th3undrgk1ng]

This is by far the best video on the cdj3000 on youtube, great job! Pioneer will always be the apple of the dj market even if dennon has more features and cost less. If you have pioneer you know it works great, rekordbox 👍 and aesthetically its unmatched. I was about to buy an XDJ XZ but after this video I decided to wait for hopefully soon a standalone model with this screen.

[@BlueHawk80]

I had Pioneer CDJs and DDJs for years and my current Denons work just as great, have better quality, more features and lower prices. The XZ looks sexy but I am really upset they missed so many features to really improve it, like the 9" screen, options for SD and Sata, longer beatjumps than just 8 and a smaller footprint. For $2300 it is overpriced, same for the new CDJ. But AlphaTetha is milking their loyal users...

[@m-stat9]

@@BlueHawk80 Aye, Pioneer became a joke. Was good and innovative 10y ago with the first CDJ2000 but those times are over.

[@nicholasharalambidis2884]

Do you need a PC in order to use them?

[@deepvibez]

Might as well wait or the MK2

[@djmalcolmXL]

Pioneer wants to get away from CDs, which makes perfect sense in 2020. Its a very cool deck but I would prefer a deck like the Denon SC 6000M over this one, just a personal preference motorized platters, feature packed and has a lower price.

[@skeennah1927]

The motorised platter does it for me

[@Zeus-sb9vj]

can we cdj-3000 remap midi with the "midi-learn" feature, for example hot cue buttons do it like a some pad mode in rekordbox?

[@jk770415]

Please do your own comparison of CDJ 3000 vs SC6000!

[@Tommaso_Squarzoni]

yup

[@d.holland209]

Denon SC6000S are way better.

[@GetintheMix]

It's coming! :)

[@benoitpeeters7511]

@getinthemix yeah I saw you reviewed both so... what is your fav and why?

[@AM-257]

DJ Rush be cryin over here

[@pilliavi]

No CD drive, then it should be named as Pioneer DJ - DDJ 3000... and the key shift feature is coooolllll🤩

[@househeadspeakz]

Pioneer was not trying to reinvent the wheel, they wanted to improve what is by far the club-standard DJ system. I believe they did just that with the CDJ3000. I'm certain a lot of Denon lovers will frown on their approach but as a few Denon DJs said that is a matter of preference. I get that. I learned on Pioneer so I am for any improvement that will allow me to have fun with DJing. That's what matters.

[@peterbsims]

Is Traktor HID supported in the 3000s?

[@halcyondaystunes]

'Screen unparalleled' unless you are a Denon

[@D1CE579]

I have a pair of 1210 mk2 and a pair of nexus 2000 wouldn’t look anywhere else for DJ equipment.. These players are a good gimmick with all these functions.. at the end of the day they play music.Why anyone would pay over £4000 to have these in there bedroom is beyond me... maybe a good upgrade to a club system sound wise dunno.Will make playing infront of an audience more efficient I’m sure.. ie quicker load speeds, more real estate on screen.. All in all subtle differences are what touring and top DJ’s want I reckon.

[@Weaver_Games]

The reality is in 2020 you don't have to pay eight thousand dollars to mix two tracks together in your house anymore.

[@jamiealite]

The Canadian price on these are insane $3300. Then the mixer is $3000 if I wanted a 4deck setup it would cost me $17,000 When a denon sc6000 with a x1850mixer is half the price

[@tishanshyam4195]

🤩😍🥺🥺🥺🥺 i realy like 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@Tommaso_Squarzoni]

More than 2K for a unit with way less features than the Denon... Pioneer: thank u, next

[@SkillzTurnItUp]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@VoyageOne1]

Why wouldn't you just buy an XDJ-XZ instead which is the same price?

[@BlueHawk80]

Looking sweet, but way too expensive. Compared to their strong competition since 2017, they should have either implemented some more features or set a price of about 1800-1900, not $2300. I don't care much anyway, had been using CDJs for 10 years, switched to the superior Denon Primes, couldn't be more happier! But each for their own :)

[@m-stat9]

100% agreed. Pioneer became hot trash. All for the $$$, zero innovation.

[@nicksillver]

I have SC6000’s and really like them. As feature rich as they are, no sync with Traktor is killing me

[@robroberts9051]

bought a pair of these and it wont read anything im plugging in, stick or sd card. wont even read my laptop plugged in through ethernet. wtf

[@alejandromanzanares8504]

Denon SC6000 best!!!

[@willcar2202]

What's the sense of having a powerful MPU if you can't really use it with this type of player .and the same jog wheel..WOW.

[@stephenshiels5179]

Too expensive. Industry standard is subjective. If you have 10 people in a room club or bedroom, 7 people with a controller and 3 with a modular setup. Then what is industry standard? DJing is the industry and we as the consumer are a part of that industry, so there is no industry standard as such. You could say that the Pioneer Nexus is a popular choice in the clubs but not industry standard.

[@thewebsiteisdown7720]

Had the current cdjs since the 1000 mk1 and a pair of these. Returned for a pair of sc6000m. Pioneer just felt played out, boring, and it was time to move on to something better.

[@adriangorski5460]

UNFORTUNATLY IS NOT IMPROVED STILL YOU NEED A COMPUTER FOR ANALISE TRACKS SO???? FOR THAT PRICE????

[@drogtechmusic9789]

I am more a producer than Dj but I do like all those new gears that come out and follow news and its funny to watch all reviews saying the same formula its like Pioneer paid those reviews. So its for big events and clubs it can be downgrade compare to SC6000 and costs a lot more? Its so stupud excuse for that price it should have all what SC6000 and more. We really need to push Denon more into the big clubs and events because we all will benefit from that the better competition the better products will be for us regual consumer if we will still pray Pioneer for everything they will be still put half the products and charge just for label on it.

[@Tommaso_Squarzoni]

more than an Honest Reviw this vid looks like a marketing promotion lol... Just Saying

[@daviebhoy6794]

Stumbled upon this channel a few weeks before this CDJ was a thing, and he looked much more excited previewing the Denon 6000 than this State of the Art, Up to Date, Latest and Greatest, Piece of Shit. Where do you insert the coal, btw?

[@RaveeMattRavee]

have fun on denons that arent used everywhere so u still have to know both layouts if u wanna play big venues/clubs i cant stand people that bitch about Pioneer but here we are with it being club standard while Denons sit in your bedroom and no one cares lol

[@daviebhoy6794]

@@RaveeMattRavee One year later ahaha Simmer down, Lindsay, hen.

[@RaveeMattRavee]

@@daviebhoy6794 im simmered! Lmao i dont mind denon i actually want to pick up one player after this year ends

[@daviebhoy6794]

@@RaveeMattRavee then pick one up - you won't regret it. Jumping from a CDJ to a SC5/6000 and vise-viscera is a piece of cake. If people stop with the 'Industry Standard' mentally and stop being so stubborn then Pioneer might be forced to drop their ridiculous prices and start to innovate more, rather than just copy what Denon do to just stay ahead. Competition would be good for both parties and the consumer would be the ones who are rewarded.

[@RaveeMattRavee]

@@daviebhoy6794 that i can agreee on

[@m-stat9]

-no dual layer functionality -no performance pads -no internal track analysis -no cross-platform support -no inbuilt HD/SSD option -no internal WiFi -no loop encoder -no multitouch touch screen -no track buffering (just 4-beat emergency) -no reserve power (power failure) -small hot cues buttons located in horrible position -only one USB port and it got downgraded to 1.0A -no SDXC support (

[@daldal616]

Not a fan then 🤔

[@m-stat9]

@@daldal616 of course not. They got greedy and lazy. I had many CDJs before but those times are over 🙃

[@nicksillver]

daldal616 hahahaha beat me to it

[@davidlambert5008]

RUBBISH

[@atilioperdomo8576]

CD'S SOUND FAR BETTER THAN COMPRESSED LOW QUALITY MP3 MUSIC. PERIOD! just think why vinyl haven't desappear yet, Cd's haven't as well

[@YllMegi]

Don’t buy the cdj3000 is lost of money!!!

[@TomCouchmanMUSICchannel]

All u need is record decks non of this assisted bollocks