Has anyone tried the Gemini CDJ 700?
Gemini are now shipping the CDJ 700, I know people are just going to say it’s a pioneer fake like their last few attempts, but looking at this one it does look like they have upped their game and the price for it is very tempting.
Anyone had a test drive of it?
they actually look really nice! I’d be keen to try them out
wow really?
That takes some balls to copy the pioneer cdj2000 aesthetics so blatantly and even the cue/play rings.
I’m sure it’s cheap trash like everything else they make.
it will break within a month 
Whoa, thats crazy…cheaper lcd screen…anyone feel them yet?
Go and try them at yr dealer before you knock it. Yes I’ll be upfront, I do have an interest! 
If they did break with no abuse, you’d get new ones anytime in the first year. Don’t think that’s going to happen though.
Been a long time coming but they are nice.
dont really care if it’s blatant copy of cdj2000, as long as they are working fine even with light usage & would not easily falls apart within a week i’m definitely interested!
Its so different! They completely changed the flash drive location…
I’d love to have one at home. I run into CDJ1000 mk3’s only once every few months, and it takes some adjustment playing CD decks every single time.
This is a copied product performing the true purpose of copied products: to lower the barrier of entry for people who think it’s ridiculous to buy a $1000 CD deck for simply practicing to use industry equipment.
no faith for that companys products, but could not hurt to try one out!
I see the fact that they copy the 2000 as a good thing, because it would allow for more people to gain comfort on CDJ’s without breaking the bank ( or they could pay an extra $100 and get 850’s)
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Thats a touch screen though, nice errrrr touch 
They’ve been blatantly knocking off Pioneer since the original 500 (which were more reliable than 500’s) .. and are one of the companies who dragged down one of the pioneers of modern DJ mixers (intimidation). I don’t know how they manage to get away with it, but they do.
In any case, interesting deck and cost of ownership is less than the lowest priced pioneer deck.
Interesting…
A dude i know at IDJNOW in queens was doing a demo for his sales people in the store. Dropped the CDJ-700 from 4 feet while playing. It never stopped. Kept working. Still works.
WOW so far it does lived up to expectations…as what you said.
keep us posted
I want to get a pair of these
That’s what happens when something becomes the standard. It’s no different than when dj TTs all started having pitch sliders on the right because the Technics became standard. Some of the early Thorens and one-of-a-kinds in the disco days had only pitch control knobs. Here’s to hoping other companies copy the Pioneer layout and platter. If clubs won’t allow you to bring your own gear and Pioneers cost $1800 PER DECK, then clearly there’s a huge need for competition in this market.
I say – copy the hell out it. At least Gemini has the decency to add AIFF support. Not a peep on that from ADJ, Numark, Denon, or Stanton on their standalone media players.
I was interested in these as well, till I ordered one. I love the feel of the unit and its fun to play with, but half of the cdj didn’t work out of the box. I tried to contact gemini to see whats up, and after 2 weeks of waiting (super shitty service) he said to download the firmware update. I did, and it still didn’t work, so I sent it back and got and F1 and threw a party with the rest. 
I don’t know if it was just the one I ordered but it kinda turned me off of these units.
Half the functions on the CDJ 700 didn’t work? Which functions and in what way did they not work as specified? How many units did you purchase that had this problem?
I’m definitely interested in buying a pair of these next year. I’ve been interested in CDJs for a while but never wanted to shell out my non-existent money for Pioneer anything.
The Gemini CDJ-700 and Traktor Kontrol Z2 are both prime examples of companies making a solid attempt to break Pioneer’s choke hold on the market.
I know this is an old topic, but I’ve just got confirmation by my friend who works for Pioneer, that the Gemini CDJ700 was built in license to Pioneer. So it’s not just a rip-off ! It’s way better than that ! And yes, I want two !