Pioneer cdj 800 mk2 or gemini cdj 700?

[Noob101]

Heey,

Not sure whether to get a set of pioneer 800 mk2's or gemini 700's, I like the idea of midi on the 700's but you can use traktor with the mk2's if you get a timecode kit right? And What are the pro's and con's of both?

Cheers

[SlvrDragon50]

Gemini 700s have a rep of breaking very quickly.

[Noob101]

Thank's, but what exactly would I need to get the mk2's to work with traktor pro 2?

[the_bastet]

cdj800 mk2 or gtfo

[Noob101]

Yeah I got the 800 mk2's, haven't received them yet but pretty pumped. The only reason I even really thought about the cdj 700's is because the effects but if I can find a cheap mixer with some effects it will be fine.

Cheers for the replies.

[Kwal]

You should probably not buy Gemini anything... I have mk2 CDJs and they are awesome and yes they work with timecode.

Pro of Gemini CDJ 700:
Looks like Pioneer CDJ

Cons of Gemini CDJ 700:
Not a Pioneer CDJ
Sucks

Pros of Pioneer CDJ 800mk2:
It's a Pioneer
Timecode compatible

Con of Pioneer CDJ 800mk2:
Not a 2000 Nexus

[kooper1980]

.....Con of Pioneer CDJ 800mk2:
Not a 2000 Nexus

So sad!

[Noob101]

Cheers guys.

[Kwal]

So sad!

I know

[DJ Asand]

I have CDJ-700s, only to have CDJs to practice on for my residency since I feel that they're "close enough".
The screen is gimicky, the fx suck, they sometimes freeze and need a restart... but for at home practice (esp. considering how cheap I got them) they're perfectly fine.