A no-nonsense guide to what’s new in Pioneer’s next-generation CDJ-3000

Pioneer’s new CDJ is likely to be controversial because of its launch timing and – Key Sync. But it does indicate where things are going, and clubs shuttered by the virus will open again. Really. So let’s have a look.

Pioneer’s new 6-channel DJ mixer could be a producer and live act favorite

Its expanded mixing and EQ section have already inspired memes, but live acts will sure be happy to see it in the booth. Pioneer, of course, faces an ongoing problem. Having taken over the world, there’s not much left to conquer. At the entry level, the strategy isn’t hard – there’s an expanding market of […]

Peter Kirn - January 17, 2020

The CDMDJ is the most ridiculous possible CDJ mod, not real

Transparent CDJs? We can top that. Meet the CDMDJ: a custom edition Pioneer CDJ so limited, none will be made.

Peter Kirn - May 30, 2019

Pioneer Squid is a monster standalone sequencer for your gear

Peter Kirn - April 24, 2019

Pioneer’s latest DJ all-in-one wants to help you get ready for clubs

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2018

Pioneer’s $250 DDJ-400 will appeal to DIYers, iOS users, too

Peter Kirn - June 26, 2018

Pioneer and Serato get two-laptop B2B DJing with dual USB audio

Peter Kirn - June 1, 2018

Here’s what that software for the Pioneer samplers looks like

Peter Kirn - October 25, 2017

Ableton and Native Instruments should worry about the DJS-1000

Peter Kirn - October 23, 2017

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