All user reviews for the Pioneer CDJ-850

dj for 12 years now, I have a mix on the turntables can be about anything, technics mk2, mk5, mk5g, cdj 100, 400, 800, 800 mk2, 1000, 1000mk2, 1000mk3, 850, 900, 2000 ect.

I was mixing on Technics has the time and I except to the great pioneer by taking a few years ago of cdj 1000mk2 (reference time).
Earlier this year I think he has started doing so old, he is shot in a lot of evenings so I had to change.

The choice?

cdj 850, 900, 2000?

finally my choice these arete on the 850 bus for the difference that there were 900 level with its functionality was not worth the 400 euro more per turntables.
then I think the 2000? 900euro more for turntables? of these crazy, just hotcue more adjusted and jog and a trick or two more? must not stopped the frenzy! especially in serato or traktor mixing on the hotcue I put on my midi controller ...

Returning to 850
after several months of reflection I took a pair of 850
first printing. the fluid, these precise, his react very fast, very precise pitch.
usb these really great! the hotloop his terrible

Mode noon;

-Terrible wrong has nothing on these serato reagent, according well respected that happiness! Finally, we almost definitely have to use the sound card (sl1, sl2, SL3, SL4) so ​​its make a nice mess of cable;
2 USB (one per cdj), the USB sound card and 2 RCA cable to go to the mixing desk, a usb midi controller and more, imagine the mess of wires!

Bah-on traktor ... it really works not lag its top, the function's not respected ... by wiring level against the top! a plate by a usb for my usb midi controller, so that the RCA of these cdj and everything!
with traktor using the sound card of cdj

So for now the south is not very conclusive, if rane was offering a solution to use the sound card would be perfect for this cdj!

cd reading these easy and rapid as compared to these big brother the 2000 cdj 900 and the 850 is really less sensitive to vibration and burned cd and cd in fair condition.

So for me these really the best compromise between quality, functionality and price as 899 euros a piece for platinum as complete professional I understand how Pioneer still sells 900 ... for the look? or kind to me I have 900? lolll

I would do without hesitation that choice, unless I had a wallet was I would take the extension in May 2000 in any case that the 900 is no place in the Pioneer range and no interest in my eyes especially for 400 Euro and more by platinum!

How long you use it?

I use it for a little over a month.

What is so special that you love the most, least?

Pros: The jog, quality components, the space that allows a good grip, combined with the software record box.

The -: The price of course, the fact that there was no hots cue, the fact that there have not the key quantize (cdj 950.2000).

Did you tried many other models before buying it?

Yes, USB controllers, a Numark MIXDECK ect ... but nothing to do with the Pioneer

How would you rate the quality / price?

We will say that the quality is that it is on, but the price :/! At the same time it is because of other manufacturers that will allow Pioneer to sell at prices as high (monopoly), so I am addressing the denon, numark and company stop producing the shit!

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

Yes please no, it is better to invest directly in professional equipment, rather than lose money unnecessarily.

on the other hand I would say that even though Pioneer has a monopoly on Platinum in mixer drums are.

I use it for 2 months

I tried the 1000 and HDC dMIX600 before buying. (CDJ store 350/400/2000)

+ = The screen, then CUT TO CUE PLAY, the master tempo, looping (I admit that this slightly displaced orbits but you just get used, and also they are less frequently if they are made to start properly at the right time ), the jog, the little jog to walk around in the system, the forced ejection (or manual), the Tag List (it's convenient to create a playlist live), vinyl adjusted speed, the command with a CDJ, the quality of manual loops, reverb, ...

- WIDE = function that is used only on CD and not USB, but it will be happening, as I said in "+" loops but I'm told

Then the price / quality ratio is excellent, and yes I do it again with the experience that choice, I put 9 / 10 because the '-'. otherwise it is impecable.

How long have you use it? 3 months

Have you tried many other models before buying it? Cortex HDTT 5000

What is so special that you like most and least?

The +:
- The size
- The jog fairly accurate
- Fast loading CDs and USB / menu speed and Research
- Buttons: the "Quick Start" is really nice!
- Ability to work in his first cue and loop points via software, a great way to prepare Sets
- Accuracy of Pitch

The -:
- First, it is very expensive ...
- The automatic loop are imperfect, difficult to count on it without touch points input and output

How would you rate the quality / price?
It's expensive, but hey, quality is at the appointment.

With experience, you do again this choice?
Of course! With a little over budget, I showed still end ... but the CDJ 850 and already a good compromise between the CDJ CDJ 350 and 900.

How long have you use it?
about 3 weeks

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
CDJ 800MK2, DDJ T1, numark mixdeck

What is so special that you like most and least?
+ USB, noon jog size, rekorbox
No hot-cue and pro dj link (but we feel good going), gray

How would you rate the quality / price? With experience, you do again this choice?
I've got a good price (1300euro/paire) but otherwise it is 1800 euro the pair that makes expensive (we know) but the quality and reliability is priceless!

with the experience I remake this choice against the eyes closed if you can afford better get a pair of 900 just for the pro dj link is really useful!

I bought a pair of cdj-850 dv247 new home for € 1530 TTC in August 2011 (I say new, not used for a few months as some have to find € 1400 and that they pose new).
It's been a week since I use them.

Previously I had a pair of bst 146.

Most:
- High precision jog and pitch, tempo ultra stable, it can remain stalled at least 3 minutes without touching the jog (if you have the right tempo at the start).
- Play / Cue highly reactive.
- Clarity of the display and keys.
- Easy to use, very intuitive platinum.
- Search and read very fast mode as cd usb mode.
- I use a USB flash drive Verbatim 32GB mp3 tracks with 1500 and no crash, looking through the menus very simple, very clear. Usb mode very effective.
- Detection of hyper-fast bpm if the track has not been analyzed by rekordbox (if it was, the bpm is displayed instantly).
- The color silver (I use a djm-700s, the set is too good).


The -:
- The self loops are not perfect and often unusable, although I am in version 1.06. Better to do it manually. We are far from self loops of cdj-2000.
- Display of the waveform along with reading, so no use (unless the track was analyzed by rekordbox, then it appears instantly).
- The master tempo that distorts the sound too much beyond + / -2%.
- The appearance can be a little too "plastic"

The price / quality ratio is very good, although a pair of cd player to € 1,500 may seem expensive, the quality is to go. The CDJ-850 is a good compromise between quality inputs (cdj-200 / CDJ-350) and premium (cdj-900 / CDJ-2000). It allows access to the general budget for a jog just higher than the cdj-350.

Certainly I would do this choice, now it remains to test the reliability over time (since it only been a week that I use), but I do not care, Pioneer's reputation should not be missing this model.

-For how long have you been using it?

Since few months.

-Did you try many other models before getting this one?

Numark Axis 9 in discovery mode mix

"What thing do you like most/least about it?

I love the speed and accuracy of each of these features turntables, pioneer in terrible it works there's nothing to say. Regarding the screen, I mean small but adequate. Otherwise in terms of automatic loops I agree with the other they are rarely successful, it is better to make a loop on the fly and adjust quickly to the worst point of entry or exit. It would have been cool to have in place but hey hot cue should not ask too much, it's still the replacement for the CDJ-800. I forget to mention the USB, though I'm a fan of the CD is really very handy to be able to connect its key or a small hard drive, plus it works flawless.

-What is your opinion about the value for the price?

Sure pioneer still expensive, especially for me who has invested in 2 CDJ-850 DJM 700 and a ca flycase while knowing it is a passion and I want to improve myself in the mix just because I love it. But hey if you love it does not count and for me it is the top so I do not regret the investment knowing that I am very satisfied with these plates!

-Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?

Yes outright. For someone like me is the top, aiming for a pro CDJ 900 see 2000 following the budjet go for it if not for the 850, you will not be disappointed!

For how long have you been using it?

1 month and a half

Did you try many other models before getting this one?
CDJ400 CDJ 800MK2 CDJ100S CDJ1000MK3 CDJ900

What thing do you like most/least about it?

MORE: So it's definitely a good turntable. It is super fast (more than the mk3, I tested) to load both cd mp3 cd that the usb key. Even my hard drive 500gb walking quickly but not reliably. Sensitivity is very good, I think the dial is the same as the adjustable Heavy 1000MK3. So for all that is put loops or cue is perfect. CUE and PLAY buttons are impeccable too, is short of PIONEER. The sound quality is at the appointment.
The screen is good, it uses more virtual buttons next and previous track, while at the wheel and you can walk on CDs to see what is going to post. Registering cue points and loops as is done on 1000MK3.

LEAST: The Auto-beat loop does not work reliably all, it's crass, it shifts from qqes frames directly, loops are not at all accurate, both done by hand (even with files analyzed Rekordbox).
Twice in the evening, they bugged on a cd, as if it was scratched! I tried again the next day at home, no worries, completely incomprehensible. And there's nothing worse than being afraid that hold the deck while reading the pieces! So I regravé my cds, checked my tracks, etc. ...
Then, I find it crazy that the CDJ850 is unable to read the Waveform in advance as 1000MK3 does. There are two ways to have the waveform: Scan All Rekordbox on and then play with USB. Then there is the solution for people like me who have lots of cds and have no desire to have only USB: turn the cds let pitched at 100% (to go faster ) at home a USB key inserted and in this case we have any. But I find it a little pathetic on the part of Pioneer djs so trying to impose the use of USB devices, but their plates are the queens of CDs.
It's really a shame not know how to set the hardness of the jog as the mk3.

What is your opinion about the value for the price?
Despite what I said above, I think for the first time Pioneer has released the turntables with excellent value for money, 900eur for such plates is crazy!
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?

I'm mixed. I think buying a pair of 1000MK3 opportunities for the same price as a pair of 850 Hot PCQ they provide cues that are far more interesting than the auto beat loop (I'm not saying if it worked, but there pq no it does not work not even), the fastest waveform, setting the jog, the proven reliability and proven!

Okay so the CDJ 850 is true to the brand reputation and especially the 800MK2. Or loading and recognition of CD fast jog pleasant to use, accurate.

Clear display, 3 lines for song titles, great!

Recognition of my two 8 GB USB immediately. The search for the tracks is so easy ergonomics.

I always liked to mix CDJ 800MK2, personally I find it faster and more accurate than the 400 see the 1000 MK3. Now with the CDJ 850 USB and I have a nice display and more. I think it is light too.

The little snag for me is the rapid advance fragm for MP3 files on USB but nothing nasty the CDJ400 does too.

For now I am very satisfied and really take a liking to mix!

For how long have you been using it?
2 months.
Did you try many other models before getting this one?
CDJ 800 mk2 and mk3 cdj 1000 Mk2. Cdj 900. Denon S3700.

Most
- Pioneer Ergonomics, no time to adapt if we know how a cdj (800 or 1000)
- Quality and responsiveness Pioneer: CD playback fast, accurate pitch and BPM basic functions and effective
- Construction blameless
- Touch pioneer, no difference from the cdj 1000.
- Responsiveness and sensitivity of better than a jog CDJ 800 mk2. Level of 1000.
- Pitch + / - 6%

+ + Benefits

- USB very well managed. No bug even with a large hard drive.
- Rekordbox! Absolutely essential to move its entire library in its software pioneer. Long analysis but then used to prepare really well set.
- Display wave and mp3 tag very quickly if analysis rekordbox

Disadvantages:
- Requirement to scan files with Rekordbox for displaying the wave of the song.
- Obligation to connect a USB cradle for the display of the wave in CD playback. (I hope an update will solve this because it is very slow compared to a 1000 mk2).
- No safety in case of "pulling" wild usb
- Screen a little small (3-line display to get his pieces)
- Obligation to format the device as FAT32
- Color Gray
Not tested: HID mode and noon.

What is your opinion about the value for the price?
Good but still expensive ..... More expensive than a cdj 1000MK2 in 2005, however the top of the range at the time.
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
yes without hesitation because the product suits me perfectly. (Personal use)