All user reviews for the Pioneer CDJ-400

I use it for several years. I just switch to the nexus 900 and CDJ 2000 so I took the opportunity to give my opinion.

It's Pioneer: all comes to hand, the DJM 400 is a "small DJM 800" with a very good box effect. I just regret the switch the mic is not very practical use (open mic you forget).

The CDJ 400 is the 1st tural platinum Pioneer truly digital: She launches "clickable" knob used on all the jog is small but very efficient and usb connection for MIDI nickel.
It integrates a sound card which simplifies connections with Traktor.

There the USB port facade that is a bit long if you have big keys.
All in a custom flight in the colors of the brand.

For me, a very versatile as well rgy adapted for the mobile disco, pro, beginner, using apps, emergency rgy ..... in short, a good product and especially compact and ger!

The price quality ratio is relatively good for the Pioneer.

I had CDJ 400 for 3 years from 2009 to 2012.

They were the first plates I had. I was told directly invest in Pioneer matter reliability and robustness that I have not regretted it.

What I liked most:
- USB Playback
- Jog wheel with built-in effects
- General Design
- USB with mapping on Traktor (provided maj firmware)

I did not really like:
- Jog too small, does not "pro"
- Accuracy of pitch, could do better

For the time I had paid $ 750 unit that was cheap (special offer Thomann) and I do not regret my choice. The advantage with the Pioneer is that it's like Apple laptops, value takes time to descend. So I've sold three years later to 680 euros each!

Very good turntables to start the mix at low prices!

How long have you been using?
I use it for 4 years and I've never had any problems.

Did you try many other models before buying it?
I had DJ Gemini MPX-40 previously, the reactivity of keys is much more accurate with the Pioneer.

What is so special that you like most and least?
Most: a first plate with auto loop, and very easy to use, quick start.
Least: watching the new models is the lack of hot cue or sample, screen a bit small.

How do you rate the quality / price?
Pioneer has always been expensive but the quality is the appointment

With experience, you do again this choice?
Yes, for platinum compact easy to carry and very adequate for the "Home DJ".

I tested other decks and other brands I can not find such a precision that these plates (pitch and jog). Of course having tested the cdj 900 850 or 2000, that the board is larger, the accuracy is even better.
loop auto shifts quickly but catchability.
Fast loading of cd or usb
Good effects (I do not use those Vynil mode, less useful) and I do not use vinyl mode (paz of srcatch) just to make a little backspin
Small negative point: the management of a usb hard drive, do not think about and use of a usb stick or 2GB max.
On my pair of CDJ400, I cons by a recent problem, can not eject the cd on a platinum (she is 4 years old), I expect an estimate for repair

They are used since 2010

We had CDJ200 before it has always elsewhere.

I do not use them often myself, they go on Loc or used by other dj on our contracts. In two years, there is one whose optical block had to be changed. Other than that no worries with.
I think they offer a lot of possibilities but have not affected the accuracy and the other top models of the brand. Basically if you are already general public and that there is more to the songs past and feel that for the technique and art of the mix, it is perfect.

I do it again this election if the demand for rental of such increases in our cd player ...

How long you use it?
3 years

Did you tried many other models before buying it?
I shot for 20 years with Technic turntables MK (top), then I worked in parallel with Numark CD AXIS9 for 3 years.

What is so special that you love the most, least?
I made the mobile disco for 27 years now (40 night / year), the material evolves, so must monitor and this plate is enough for the mobile disco, is the USB, and can connect a hard disk, it is said to mix the tempo, nice effect, it does not take place and super reliable, I've never had a failure.
The - is the capacity of the USB key: 8GB Max.

How would you rate the quality / price?
Very good for what I did and I recall, 0 failure or bug in more than three year's use

With experience, you do again this choice?
If she were still on sale but certainly there is more than an opportunity now. To date I go on about nine CDJ900 I already tried.

But I call to everyone that the important thing is to have a deck that will be enough to yourself, there is no point to have CDJ2000 decks like if you start, do not burn the steps ...

I used these plates 4 years and quality / price I must admit that I have so far not found anything better.

I have owned CDJ100S, CDJ200, CDJ800 CDJ1000 and now cdj850.

the + it is very robust even in FERIA (LOL) he is a bed and USB MP3
the - to my taste is mainly because the set I was working on a coup in 1000 then 400 then 800 the set is faster and less bulk to the grip.

exceptional value for money nothing to say

I miss her sometimes because I play in places with little space.