DJM-2000NXS versus DJM-900NXS

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DJM-2000NXS versus DJM-900NXS

Hey folks!!!

I’m hoping for a battle royale here, so I’ll give you as much relevant info as possible. I am picking a Pioneer mixer, so please do not bring up any other brands, let’s stay on topic. I have come to the point of choosing between the 2000NXS and 900NXS from Pioneer. My current DJ set up is a modular Traktor controller set up and the piece I want to replace with a “club size” mixer is a Xone: K2 currently.

I play a lot of Techno, House, and Electrohouse in my sets and love the Traktor effects which I use the DJTT MidiFighter Pro to control. I may move to CDJs somewhere in the future, but right now I am more focused on the mixer than anything. I really like the sound color effects of the DJM-900 and the touch screen on the DJM-2000 seems very intuitive and cool, but maybe overkill as I use Traktor.

So I want to hear from you guys who might have more experience what you think! Please ask me any questions you might have about what I do.

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I’m gonna do my usual and tell you to buy ANYTHING other than a Pioneer mixer.

Although this time, I’m gonna do it with a twist. If you’ve got that sort of money, buy a normal mixer (Reloop RMX-40, Behringer DDM4000/DJX750/NOX606) and a Pioneer RMX-1000. You’ll save yourself some cash and give yourself more features.

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Go for the 900NXS. Then with the money saved over buying the 2000NXS get an RMX1000. The bulk of the extra fx on the 2000 are from the old EFX1000, so with the DJM900/RMX1000 combo, you will have far more fx controls. FX from an actual FX unit will blow away Traktors FX all day long.

DON’T go for Reloop / Behringer etc… as mentioned above. You obviously have the coin for what you want, and if you go for something else, you will regret it, and end up having to pay again for what you should have gotten first time round.

I was in the same situation as you 3 months ago, but went for the Allen & Heath DB4 instead. If I hadn’t gone down that road, I would have went DJM 900 / RMX 1000 for sure. I just found the Pioneer effects to be too “harsh”, whereas the DB’s fx were studio grade. More subtle. But I like that.

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Wonder why clubs and festivals aren’t picking up on these great Behringer deals, what could they possibly be thinking?

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Great advice.

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Mostly that Pioneer stuff is designed to be abused rather than used?

If he’s buying his OWN kit, it makes sense to spend his money more sensibly and take good care of his gear lol.

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Have you ever used a Pioneer mixer? DJM 700 or above?

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Yeah they’ve got an 800 at one of the venues I work at, it’s battered to fuck lol. Covered in scratches and knobs missing.

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So thats your experience of Pioneer mixers? 1 battered 800?

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Sensible compared to what? I’ve used DDM4000 and you can’t compare that to a 2000 or 900. They are not remotely in the same league. If the guy has the money to spend on quality gear why wouldn’t he.

So like the OP asked, lets stay on topic. 900 or 2000. I’d go with the 900 myself and add the RMX down the road if I still needed more FX features. Also the 900 (in my area) is more common in clubs.

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Well at least we all agree on the RMX-1000 aspect.

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Who needs an RMX when you have 33 outstanding built in effects in the DJX 750?

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Wow! Lots of quick responses! I like the idea of a DJM-900NXS and the RMX-1000 suggested here. As for the brand debate, I have personally auditioned lots of mixers and love the feel of the Pioneers, I am just stuck between the two models.

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I’d wait until you get a chance to mix with the 900 before getting the RMX as you may find you have enough effects with the on-board and Traktor’s combined.

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Of for sure!!! I wouldn’t dream of buying the RMX till I had used the mixer for a while.

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LOL…

You know as far the 900 + RMX, I’d say it really depends on how you play. I’ve seen plenty of big name touring DJ’s who use nothing than what’s on a DJM. The RMX is an additional tool for those using CDJ’s+Mixer and don’t have traktor at their finger tips.

But I’m with ya on the Pioneer, I enjoy the feel and sound of them as well. I was strongly thinking of picking up a Rane 62 and ditching my DJM 800, but there’s also something to walking into just about any booth and maintaining the same workflow. I think you’ll find that more with the 900 than the 2000.

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There’s something to say for both options.

When you get the DJM2000NXS, you get the all-in package. It’s feature packed, has more and better effects and you can do some insane stuff on it like the guys from Monsta show in this video.

On the other hand, the DJM900NXS is Scratch certified. If you go the SL1200 route, you can still use this one without adding a Audio 6/10. The bigger DJM2000NXS doesn’t have this. BUT the CDJ2000’s have HID mode, which pwns timecode in every way.
And you’ll find this one more often in clubs.
Also, the DJM900NXS has fewer buttons and options thus less to F up when you’re drunk (but beware, the crossfader is still there..) :smiley:

And if you’re a big shot DJ, you can put the DJM2000NXS on your rider. You can’t do the same with the RMX1000.

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Not quite sure I understand that last bit… surely a cheaper unit would be easier to persuade them to provide?

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Sure, but do you know any rental companies that have a RMX1000? I sure don’t :stuck_out_tongue: Even the Pioneer endorsed ones don’t have it..
But the DJM2000NXS.. Every notable rental company stocks at least one of those.

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I will admit, the 2K is seriously hardcore, but I think for my workflow, might be more of a distraction than anything. The DJM-900NXS is a very powerful mixer with exactly what I need, and then if I should want a different effect workflow then I can grab an RMX. Any 2000 owners here though? What’s your favorite thing about it?