All user reviews of 4/5 for the Pioneer CDJ-400

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.

I've been 2 weeks
The + and -: Well actually the cdj 400, cdj of 1000 as thumbnails so it's not worth making a résumé of all that is about 400 m since it is the my duties and the same buttons as the 1000! So we'll linger over what they have in ...
The USB is ente gniale, mix it with a cd also prcisment. The internal memory cues and loops (more than SD card). The wheel to search for mp3 files. Effects: the 3 scratch effects (used only in vinyl mode) are crap but I'm not an ace from scratch so I let the experts apprcier, the Flanger (jet), and filter high and low (wah) are quite ralistes and do not close automatically, they must be modulated with the jog as the numark axis 9, and was very nice, the effect is roll trs fun with a good record, but use that the end of a song (you can not, except shot chance to regain the right tempo APRS use) is a trs lgante output when a mix part in testicle! (Jet, wah and roll are used in CDJ mode). Small Lumire changeable in the K2000 6 dclinaisons is adchire gadget but even when, in addition to the COD of the tray touch is also interchangeable.
for small default: Y has a big problems with the quality of the ring of the jog, made a bell sound perfectly audible if not strong mix the house, it looks like it will break into 2 every time we touch and are an incredible game, it can raise nearly 2 mm is a bit lightweight on the part of Pioneer I find ... I regret the lack of time setting and stop dpart found on all decks now, the lack of buttons hotcue, the lack of pitch buttons + and - essential to readjust ffects are activated when, as most of the effects still tend DCAL songs and the knob is condemned by the SETTING THE Indeed, there is no way to reset, if is with the other deck. I can also put the loop divide in spots even if it is a novelty because it is perfect loop gnrer meaning is far from being perfect ... it must be reworked and if this is the point of that is bad, well, we have seen in the bone you can not change the exit point unlike cdj 1000, so as to the same loop'm old, and for the divisions is gnial for hip hop, R'n'B and company but for the lctro, I do not see much utility. ..
And the thing that fills me most is that the "Wide" Tempo is unusable for clf usb and all the mp3 files, only works with a cd wave! Do shit! Oh, I forgot, according to the fawn playing with the wheel, we may tend to type in the pitch with the knuckles as it is near the small plateau trs! We'll have to change your habits like me to touch.
Prior to, I had axis 8, CDJ1000 mk3, the reloop RMP2, and I tried the stanton C314, Numark iCDX, pio cdj 800 and 200 and plates tascam bbs!
Quality price ratio, one can hardly do better now, but it will be even better when they are 550 or 500 euros.
The axis 9 remains for me the undisputed queens of dj turntables but MP3 Player with internal memory, Pioneer has set the bar high rev, I definitely do it again the same choice and I intend to keep these plates as long as possible, Pioneer has finally understood that rest on its laurels is not sustainable long term and it takes a little innovation and affordable prices ... Pioneer Congratulations!

- How long have you use it?
Since 2 days

- What is so special that you like most and least?
Assets:
Solid key is the Pioneer!
Clear display - precise Pitch
USB jack (for MP3 users)

Cons:
Wheel too small
Function scratch imprecise
Indeed vynil mode useless
Master tempo not very efficient

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
All lots of other models ... I + / - 12 years in the mix up! lol

- How would you rate the quality / price?
It is very correct

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
It places the boss who has chosen, for a bar-lounge and 18 hour weekly mix
Good choice! Personal I prefer at least CDJ 800!

How long have you use it?
=> I use since 2semaines!

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The +:
- Jog prcis cdj 800 mk2 as / CDJ1000 mk2
- Price: 1110 euros I had the two in paris dj gear which s'alignet prices on net
- The effect of "jet" slap well
- Systm usb gnial! but beware of compression that can change everything
- Dsign: top!
- Not important but the fact that change color depending on the jog mix of what is a cute option ptite
- Prcis pitch with 5 scales (+6 / +10 / +16 + wide) + master tempo of the classic pioneer

the -:

- The pitch too prt of the jog! chnag habits certainly have!
- Fast forward to the heads cl usb takes 3 seconds! but mostly because of the compression, if you put the 320 k / sec is no problem!
- A bit small I got used to the 800 because it is nothing but
- Or put the effect of "jet", the other blah, but hey I'm + ds la zik electronics, see the hip hop or other

How do you report qualitprix?

- 1110 euros for 2 is class!
- Any fawn, the poachers who cdj pioneer home, it's "dclassquot; !

Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...

- DSOL but I think this question makes no sense! or it is the case where it was stolen or I break??

=> I keep either or I'm a MODEL above mk2 type 800 1000 or if the budget allows ...

- How long have you use it?

I use them for a little less than me

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

To begin with, effects, beat loop are interesting but a little time I use them less and less, for beginners, a comma bpm counter would not have been superfluous, but we soon learn to do without! The jog is a bit small for scracher, frame by frame is very used to wedge a cue point very precisely!

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

the numark axis 9 which did not at all, and the 1000 mkII but overpriced!

- How do you report qualitprix?

I got to the plate 530 on thomann! I think these little gem of technology are worth!

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

can be but knowing that I do is of little effect, or the usb the 800 might be a slight advantage in my eyes!

I use them for 1 year

(+):
- USB Cl
- The effect Roll
- Vinyl mode
- Its precision

(-):

The BPM counter (a breaks mix). Put some tape on it. A mix is ​​the ear.
Dja a problem with the select push. When I press, the plate s'teint and restart.

I tried the JB System => From
So I pass on the CDJ-100:
Then, because of some minor problems with the 100-S, I bought them.

Qualitprix?

It is expensive. Of course, I can hear: "But it's the Pioneer!"
Ok, this is the brand most rpandue in the world of mix. Saying has, I said it all. It achte the machine not for its name but CHARACTERISTICS.
What j'prouve is the lack of competition. The Drive (and I am the first to do so) but it leaves no chance to break through to the other makes.

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...

Sincrement, I do not know. I would go for a ride in competition.
And if nothing really good about is I would stay home.