Product Highlights
- Supports MP3, AAC, WAV & AIFF
- CD, CD-R & CD-RW Formats
- Rekordbox Music Management Software
- USB Ports on Rear & Faceplate
- Reads Computers and USB Storage Devices
- Pioneer Nightclub Standard Layout
- Large Touch Sensitive Platter
- Advanced Auto Beat Loop
- Advanced USB MIDI Software Control
The Pioneer CDJ-850 DJ Performance Multi Player represents the base of their CDJ Pro-Series to feature the nightclub standard layout, design and operational features of the coveted CDJ decks. Whether you are an experienced DJ, or making the jump from intermediate to professional, the CDJ-850 delivers an extensive feature set and design that has become common in DJ booths all over the world.
The large 206mm jog dial features free and easy control over cuing, scratching and looping features, while a rotary selector and browse buttons are integrated in the display. The deck supports MP3, WAV, AAC and AIFF audio files on either CDs, USB storage devices or computers. There are USB ports on the rear and faceplate for easy accessibility with key-drives, thumb-drives, etc.
Rekordbox Music Management software is included and provides effortless management over music files, custom cue and loop points, and much more. The CDJ-850 keeps a history of tracks played during your last set, making title searching even faster. The deck is in-line with the growing popularity of software based DJ systems and features extensive MIDI control over software. The CDJ-850 delivers everything expected of a Pioneer CDJ series DJ deck, with an extensive feature set to suit the digital DJ, and a modest price point.
Pro-series Design and Exacting Features
The CDJ-850 integrates a large 206mm jog dial for continuous free and easy control along with a rotary selector and browse buttons integrated within the display.
Compatible Media and Formats
The CDJ-850 is compatible with MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF digital audio formats recorded on USB storage devices or CD-R/RW discs.
Free Rekordbox Music Management Software Included
Pioneer's proprietary music management software organizes and catalogs a DJ's entire music library. When music files are imported to rekordbox, the software analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with the new CDJ turntables.
USB Export Capability
DJs using the rekordbox software can easily export their music files and custom managed data onto a USB device and quickly plug in directly to the CDJ-850 and access tracks without the need to be linked to a PC. Play histories on the CDJ-850 are automatically recorded onto rekordbox via connected USB device for the DJ's next session which makes the cycle of music file management, DJ play and preparation for future sessions very simple.
User Interface
The display and user interface of the player is designed for quick and fluid music selection. Combined with its rotary selector, navigation through music lists (title, artist, BPM, etc.) is extremely fast and easy. The WAVE display enables smooth DJ play because the user can visually analyze the flow and dynamics of the entire song.
DJ Software Control and Audio Interface
The CDJ-850 multi-media player features MIDI, enabling control of various DJ software running on a laptop. With the use of the built-in USB HID interface, the CDJ-850 can also control more complex operations of DJ software without the need for a control disc. For additional versatility, the player can also be used as a PC audio interface.
Tag List Function
Equipped with an editable Tag List functionality, users of the player can easily register tracks during play or preview to add to their playlist queue. The song order in the Tag List can be altered and saved as a playlist in rekordbox.
Advanced Auto Beat Loop
The CDJ-850 generates an auto beat loop by pressing the 1,2,4, or 8 buttons. Creating perfect loops that allow DJ's more time to blend in transitioning music. The CDJ-850 has 10 beat loop options providing DJ's with a greater level of performance creativity.
Fully Assignable USB MIDI Functionality
MIDI compatible DJing software can be used via a USB connection to a PC. The CDJ-850 is also compatible with USB HID. By connecting via USB HID, the more complex operations of DJing software can be achieved without using a control disc. It can be used as a PC's audio interface.
Rich Display For Quick And Easy Music Selection
The GUI, which makes music file information (such as the title, artist and BPM) easy to grasp, and the rotary selector are combined for quick and easy music selection. The WAVE display smoothes out DJ play because it allows the DJ to grasp the flow and dynamics of the whole song.
