All user reviews for the Pioneer CDJ-400

- How long have you use it? I have since yesterday
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
The +:
. The precision of pitch (from 0.02 to 0.02 mode + / - 6%)
. The possibility to connect a USB key or hard disk drive, really very practical
. Perfect loops, easy rgler in real time. Never touch platinum cd before, it took me 5 minutes.
. Size: not really bulky

le-: uh ... If even when the effects from the bubble, the other 2 are not INTERESTED I got trs.
- How do you report qualitprix?
Let's say it for 600 euros j'esprais rponde my expectations, it is.

- With the exprience, you do again this choice?
All done, I do not comment regarding the scratch, I do not Scratch!

I have plates for 1 week. I complterai me later.

Good first contact, we feel that it is solid, it is the PIONEER.

the most:
- Size and low weight trs
- The effects Intgr
- USB output
- The potentiomtre to navigate through the tracks and folders
- The method and scratch vinyl
- The illumination of the jog dial (6 paramtres choice)
- The beat loop divide
- The choice of the image on the jog dial (your logo, photo of your children ...)

Cons:

- USB port not oprationnelle on DJS and TRAKTOR (forums everyone is looking for drivers, the official website dedicated to the CDJ400 is still under construction ... I'll let you judge) I cry PIONEER FRANCE ... no news.
- The quality of the scratch is (I got) a little worse than a CDJ800. A test you to make you your opinion.

Addition of the January 4

I'm "fun" program file tks TRAKTOR noon so that all the keys of the plate match those of the software. Not easy, especially for the rglage scratch. Some buttons have double functions on the CDJ400 (reloop / exit time or mode / auto cue, for example) it is impossible to reproduce with a MIDI controller. A odre for a button. No dual possible.
Otherwise, evening, with a cd timecode rendering is perfect but you lose the divide and effects loop (the PC does not understand the timecode when there is too triturated.
If you have already set the stage Vaez or if you need help: it is called

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?

For 2 weeks.
- What is so special that you like most and least?

What I like most is that this unit is "mobile", I explain:
I am a mobile disco and this deck is really good for this because it is compact, light is easily transportable.
The jog is very good, as the whole way!
The effects are nice, it works.
The least? ... I'm looking for ... no, RAS!

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?

Before, I was operating with a laptop and a Dj Console, I also tested before I buy the 800 Mk2 and I must say they did not make much difference to my taste!

- How would you rate the quality / price?

Correct, yes Pioneer knows sell those products, me good, when you love, you do not count! (Visit the German sites, there are good deals to be had!)

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Yes, without hesitation, and coupled with a DJM 400, it's really a good investment!

Hi all: a little feedback on the CDJ400?
then here:
I've had it for 3 days;
Do j'aprécie most:
-Very incisive: a prssion net and his party as dry / denon home but also with espève rubber on most keys I lose sensitivity.
to say I have a left and right stanton C304 CDJ400's.
-His tail, his "strength (the time will tell), its buttons.
Speed-the "read head '
"I always said that I did not scratch but I've discovered that it was very easy (on the concept trasition any con).
It must: I put a loop on rnb approx 100 bpm, I Shrunk the fly and I find myself in electronics to 134 Bpm.
-This is also a question. critics say that the mk3 has the advantage to save the cue. But when I put marte memory card on pc least, I have a folder with PIONEER "cue". I understand it? mk3 => 400 => mk3

What I like the least:
-The display BPM does not even vigules. is 128 or 129, the rest ... you démerder. Fortunately that mix with the ears.
-Having to juggle between effect and pitch.
-If it plays audio CDs, and mp3 to usb: Why can not we play a song wav via usb.

"I had tried my bah dns 3500, the cdj800mk1, and just for a good mk3 1/2heure before I cdj .....
I found of a very good price / quality ratio. what, you tell me?
I make it short:
Stanton bought a C304 in the United States to 400 euros there 2 years ...
AN denon dns 3500 bought in France there are 800 to 1 year and a half ....
A Cdj 400 acquired in France.
if I take into account changing market and dates: Only the stanton who left me on my hunger.

I would do without hesitation that choice, I just take a second ...

Finally,
A tiny platinum (did you want to Triballi everywhere), incisive, and a SimpliCTI disconcerting for me .... beyond a MK3.ceci said proportion of time spent on both.

cdt, XS

- 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!

I've received since yesterday .... I can say after hours of intensive use qque: GOOD FOR THE SERVICE ..
I am a dj and dancehall regea what I like most c quality of the pitch .. it is a phenomenal precision ... the level of scratch is more than adequate for a machine of that class, even if it is not clear that the plate c ferat me to become world champion sratch!
The disign is EXCELLENT, the finishes are exelentes, no play at the wheel ... read scratch perfect .. mp3 compatibilté your HD ... need I say more apart that my girlfriend is jealous since yesterday because I think I'm falling in love again ... with my new cdj 400! lol
RAPORT the money is perfectly good for a machine of this quality ..
I reffer this choice without any hesitation ... small development has all those who will think I am a pioneer of business ... I always mix the material on the brand competitor namely denon .. (dns 1000 ; dns 3500). A word to the right mix and hello to all!!

- How long have you use it?
2 days

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
most, the jog (Denon much empty compartment used), the strong overall, the USB recess, the perfect loop 4 times ...
the least, a two details or ... I apprci display a peak reading of the title, and buttons made of paper, provided to customize the jog are horrible! (Apart from "pro DJ)

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Denon DNS 1000

- How do you report qualitprix?
If we do not possde or you do not know Pioneer, we can find a cheap, but I quickly forget the price, we'll see the APRS reliability over time ...

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes, certainly I sduit by Pioneer, perfect for lctro / house, associated with a DJM400 is hell.

- How long have you use it?

I use them for 3 months.

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

CHARACTERISTICS for I love the most:
- The sensitivity of the jog and are touchbr /> - function fairly scratch russi
- The precision of pitch and its stabilitbr /> - r loops and the adjustable buckles 4 time (I think it's more the platinum LE)
- The effects JET, ROLL and WAH
- The usb to usb cls
The rapid-loading the cd, sisi is much faster than my ex-numark
- The size and weight for transport
- Aesthetics and the illuminations of the Jog DIFFERENT
- The soliditbr /> - as well as all other CHARACTERISTICS found in the range cdj

For CHARACTERISTICS I like least:
It inappropriate for the Scratch Jog
-Fast forward mode usb
-The usb Midi, which may be too innovative software vendors mix n'taient not quite prt
We can not diffrencier point of the loop of a cue point

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?

This is my troisime pair of platinum cd before I was working on a CDN and 22 on axis 4, but we must admit that a change!
Also in stores I've experienced a cdj 1000 and a pair of 200.
I also had the opportunity to mix on CDJ800.

- How do you report qualitprix?

Honntement hurt at the time of checkout, but in the end we realize that this is worth Platinum prices, we are dealing with a quality product. Despite some points ngatifs I noted it in ESG nothing to the mix.
Compared to other models I've experienced personally, I find it trs "effective" and is well within the range of piopio for a price attractive enough at home.
So it's a solid, almost complete and reliable.

- With the exprience, you do again this choice?

With the same budget without hsiter.
With a few more years and a budget consquent more, I will take will of the CDJ 1000 MK4 but hey, the problem will always be the wallet.
I have long before this rflchi honntement machine but I am far from being the.

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!

So first of all, I want to say a big THANK YOU for giving us a PIONEER finally released a platinum dedicated to the computer music, mobility and allows us to exploit the latest digital sources ...
yes because it is 1000 like the 800 ... ok and feel of the dial and great because the set is great but other than that the 400 responds almost as well even better after a night: it is a matter of training.
super scratch: I think
lisibilte right of the screen
save space and weight
no crash: can run one second has the other with a PC, a CD or mp3 key
....
Finally the big take over the turntables in a bag, no need to cd: in all keys or with the pc!
Top with virtual dj Pro, it is recognized in two seconds, total al interractivite screen as in handling.
In addition, I have programmme MIDI: my buttons on the CDJ 400, for example effects: d (I put Kill 3; freq. Low and medium and high!
I have already spoken with several residents and mobile DJ: we all agree, that is the top, that is the 200 high-tech version was released as AT THE TIME the 550 ... something like this if I remember
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I wanted to say if you have 400 and no budget: it is not serious at all if you have not been able to take 800 or 1000 because they have become obsolete!!
DJ Lyrics

Since December 2008

I will not talk about what my dish because everything was said but does what I plutt dcu:
1) Lack of hot start
2) No rglage time startup and stopping.
3) No Wide mode in Mp3
4) No pictch

For me, this is not a luxury because I used rgulirement these functions with other decks.
Another point that I drang: Could someone tell me if the CDJ400 read cls high capacity??
Indeed, the cls 1 & 2Gb not worry, but not the 8Gb (I did not ssay 4Gb).
The two plates (I have the cls double) rowing standards and have never had the patience to see after how much time they come to read (if they read them).

I tried a few of the 400 before MODELS:
Pioneer CDJ 100S, CDJ500S, CDJ3000, CDJ800 & CDJ1000MK1, MK2 & MK3
Denon DNS1000, DN2100, DN2600, DN9000 and DNS5000 (I do not have AIM at all)
Trs not long ago, Numark Axis 9 of a friend and a reader Cortex.

The ratio quality price is excellent considering the possibilities of small bte.
I replaced the buttons provided to customize the jog with photos of my choice.

Choice because I would do except I have 4 points cit above, they match my needs.
DNS1000 + DJM600 coupled my, my rgy is modest, but my friends who continue to swear CDJ1000MK3 + DJM800, fighting for the board in evening when it is available.

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.

Corrections of my opinion! After a year my two decks had the same problem jog. A plate had no brakes so the jog turns like a spinning top and the other slow more ... Trsdcevant for products and pay the price with the renamed.
Here is more of an ego that my platinum party APRS Repair Tool and pass a call to the store I just learned how silent blocked because they lacked a pice. What a solid ...
A friend who bought the plates a few months after I had dja felt a change at the jog (his turntables are also Repair Tool) and I have yet to test any new CDJ-400 and yet on this new sensation jog ... I think the changes are made as and nothing but good on ...
My decks have always handled with great care t and never out of the box Flyght. Here I hope that my problems are going to jog s'amliorer!
As if his walk is the potato the decks! =)

How long have you use it?
1 year
What is the particular feature you like best and least?
What I like:
-USB port, super convenient to play the sound goes faster without the burn.
-Size, it goes everywhere
The simplicity of use-
-The reliability of the product is not mean, Pioneer is good stuff.

What I like least:
-The fast forward a jou mp3 from a USB key, not the fact that break 3sec.
Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
CDJ 1000 MK3, CDJ 800 MK2, Denon DNS-3500



How do you report qualitprix?
Trs good, as I said above, the stuff is super reliable, the jog is easy to grip, and super ractif.
Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...
Without a doubt, I even swapped my denon account against another CDJ 400

"I use these decks since dsormais a year.

"I tried CDJ200 / 800 / 1000. (To quote those of Pioneer), and other models of DIFFERENT from Denon.

-Most (not ngligeable) attracted me the most is the possibility to read cls USB ... INTERESTED effects are not essential. All other functions take the road well. The jogger is good quality although I got too small.

-The only "minus" is that finally I can not find it much less cumbersome than other decks, for the few who does centimtres Eaves, particulirement rduisant in size jogger . (Who, jth RPET, I got too small).

-Report quality / price excellent although I find that once again the brand Pioneerfait pay more than the product.

And with the exprience I would do this choice because these plates are reliable, anything you can say.

Frankly, they are "Tops". Tops for beginners! Tops to mix and organize parties! Tops for those who are a fan of connection and connectivity USB/MP3! Tops for connectivitée MIDI via third party software.

I have 2 CDJ-400 coupled to a mixer Behringer DJX750, and to start his was the top. Of course, one can drive at first, but in three weeks a pleasure to use almost every day.

Possibility to connected to a PC / Mac and mix with a mix of software to load your music, which prevents the USB and CD Clées often ennervant to carry! This plate has a level as high as maniabilitée CDJ-2000.

No Cue? no problem you mix using a mixing software, you can remap all the buttons on the decks!

It has 6 effects super divided to two functions. Vynil function that allows you to scratch effect by adding a "bubble / Trans / Wah
NON Vynil and function that can be given effect with the Brake 'ROLL, JET (flanger) / Wah (audio output only LEFT or RIGHT one). The HOLD button allows you to maintain the effects, if desired.

Platinum superb for its price and for beginners wishing to mix Ryhmes on fast enough!

I'm using his turntables for 1 year and are really great. Manufacturing quality made in Pioneer! Thanks to my job I get to test much of the turntables on the market. Pioneer is the leader in digital CD decks and cdj 400 is obviously part of good products.
The only problem that I found is the time it starts to load an external 250GB hard drive, but once supported then it's happiness!
I chose the 400 for the USB mode (the first from Pioneer) and I thought it was a good compromise. (They are made to train with me)
If not other effects, loop and beatloop works very well and the effect is nice roll!
Pioneer in the price is a bit unfair I think it's expensive for what it is, but hey it will not work in not sure what kool! (Lol)
And since the release of cdj 2000, pioneer decks have taken another leap forward!

For how long have you been using it?
Nearly 2 years

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
I have already mixed the dns 1200

What thing do you like most/least about it?
+ for:
- They are very beautiful
- Solid and responsive (except USB mode c is a little slower but nothing serious)
- Accuracy of the plates (bpm, jog and pitch) is excellent!
- Self loop is very handy

For:
- No hot cue (at this price that is bad)
- The price ... I've had them at 550 euros each which is very correct but given the increase (almost 700 euro) I find it a bit too expensive.
Ultimately the cdj 400 are very good turntables robust, responsive and accurate! They are however still relatively simple and quite expensive.

I advice to any dj who plan to chain a lot of small to see larger parties!
that is reliable, thanks to the USB you can have all its securities does matter where

◦ For how long have you been using it?
depuit more than one year

◦ Did you try many other models before getting this one?
yes, many pioneer product (cdj 100, 500, 800, 1000 and even dvj)

◦ Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
yes because it is a product that works with pretty good accuracy

◦ What are the characteristics you like best?
USB input (with a key), the precise jog

the least
impossible to run with my pc and software, support hard drives on the USB input

◦ What is your opinion about the value for the price?
the plate for 550 € the price was right, but at 700 € is a bit expensive

For how long have you been using it?

Soon 3 weeks
What thing do you like most/least about it?

+ Precision and touched the Jog
+ Quality of the effects
+ Supports USB handy
Control + Traktor Pro Perfect and other softwares
+ Overall robustness of the device
+ Design superb (I bought a pair of CDJ-400-K, Blue Limited Edition model, and Nørager)
- Longish Treatment for high capacity USB
- No Hot-Cue
- It's all

Did you try many other models before getting this one?

CDJ 1000 CDJ 400, and many USB control surfaces.
What is your opinion about the value for the price?

A bit expensive, being given that the same features are available at half the price in other brands. But you soon forget the price when its two jewels in the hands (so to speak).
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?

Without hesitation! Would recommend to any beginner or even pro DJ who chain the evenings and want to touch the true mix CD.