# \#cdj **URL:** https://forum.djtechtools.com/tag/cdj/1355.md [Latest](https://forum.djtechtools.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.djtechtools.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.djtechtools.com/tags.md) --- ## [Pioneer CDJ-100S USB-MIDI retrofit project: looking for user feedback](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-100s-usb-midi-retrofit-project-looking-for-user-feedback/154642)
**Author:** [@johnlinhares](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/johnlinhares)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-100s-usb-midi-retrofit-project-looking-for-user-feedback/154642 "2026-04-13T21:09:01Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on a retrofit/conversion project for the Pioneer CDJ-100S. The goal is to preserve as much of the original user experience as possible while adding modern USB-MIDI functionality and a programma… --- ## [Help me choose used CD players](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/help-me-choose-used-cd-players/78196)
**Author:** [@ionutmystic](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ionutmystic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/help-me-choose-used-cd-players/78196 "2020-03-01T17:13:31Z")
Help me choose used CD players Hi folks, I decided to buy two used cdj’s for “livingroom mixing” and when i have friends come over. After a search on the local “ebay” i made a list with the players i can afford. Can’t… --- ## [DJ Controller: Sound Quality - whats the best choice?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-controller-sound-quality-whats-the-best-choice/77839)
**Author:** [@bertbusch](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/bertbusch)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2019, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/dj-controller-sound-quality-whats-the-best-choice/77839 "2019-11-05T23:23:57Z")
DJ Controller: Sound Quality - whats the best choice? Hi, guess thats an old question, but i couldnt find a thread that answers this already. Which DJ Controller provides the best sound quality? Last week I once agai… --- ## [How do I get my CDJ2000nxs2 to work as a USB controller?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-cdj2000nxs2-to-work-as-a-usb-controller/77896)
**Author:** [@admiralsananda](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/admiralsananda)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-cdj2000nxs2-to-work-as-a-usb-controller/77896 "2019-06-16T22:10:49Z")
How do I get my CDJ2000nxs2 to work as a USB controller? So I bought Serato Pro (including the activation for my hardware I think, it was some huge “pro dj” bundle), and tried to hook up my CDJs up to it with USB cables… --- ## [Native Instruments Traktor Beta](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/native-instruments-traktor-beta/77154)
**Author:** [@the\_bastet](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/the_bastet)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/native-instruments-traktor-beta/77154 "2018-05-07T14:20:07Z")
Native Instruments Traktor Beta Gonna be diving in once I get out of the office today. Will post any finds etcetera in this thread. Who else is or has been diving into the beta? What have you noticed? How is the CDJ int… --- ## [Questions about my first gig](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/questions-about-my-first-gig/76921)
**Author:** [@Ryan811](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Ryan811)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/questions-about-my-first-gig/76921 "2018-02-08T01:00:24Z")
Questions about my first gig Hi everyone, My name is Ryan and I’m new to the site. My first gig is coming up in a few weeks and I have a question about CDJ’s. I have organised the gig myself with a mate and I’m playin… --- ## [CDJ 850 DAC audio quality?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/cdj-850-dac-audio-quality/76562)
**Author:** [@Errefae](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Errefae)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2017, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/cdj-850-dac-audio-quality/76562 "2017-10-24T04:51:06Z")
CDJ 850 DAC audio quality? Hello beautiful people, my set up is 2xCDJ 850 connected to traktor as controllers and audio interface, and DJM 800 mixer. I play lossless formats only mostly flac some of them are 24bit/96kHz… --- ## [Pioneer CDJ/XDJ HID guidance](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-xdj-hid-guidance/76110)
**Author:** [@preppietrash](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/preppietrash)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-xdj-hid-guidance/76110 "2017-06-13T16:01:26Z")
Pioneer CDJ/XDJ HID guidance I am exploring HID as an option to when I do not have technics 1200’s available or venue can’t accommodate my technical rider… I have some questions that I have not been able to find answers… --- ## [Setup Question.](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/setup-question/75652)
**Author:** [@Trouble\_Kid](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Trouble_Kid)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/setup-question/75652 "2017-02-26T05:19:39Z")
Setup Question. Hello, so i have a setup consisting of 2 XDJ 1000’s and a DJM 750. With this setup, I have to play a local outdoor event wherein ill be dealing with a lot of requests. To combat this problem, i want to… --- ## [Rekordbox Security](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/rekordbox-security/75535)
**Author:** [@JelaniRobot](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/JelaniRobot)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/rekordbox-security/75535 "2017-02-13T14:49:08Z")
Rekordbox Security Maybe this is already posted somewhere online but I was, unfortunately, unable to find it so… Is it possible to encrypt a reckordbox USB? Will CDJs allow you to enter a password on the touch screen t… --- ## [Never touched a CDJ just bought 2 CDJ-Nexus2's and a DJM-900 Nexus.........](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/never-touched-a-cdj-just-bought-2-cdj-nexus2s-and-a-djm-900-nexus/75403)
**Author:** [@jayjak](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/jayjak)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/never-touched-a-cdj-just-bought-2-cdj-nexus2s-and-a-djm-900-nexus/75403 "2017-01-20T18:06:54Z")
Never touched a CDJ just bought 2 CDJ-Nexus2’s and a DJM-900 Nexus… So as the title says until today I had never used CDJ’s before but decided to get the club standard and take this from a hobby to an overly expensive h… --- ## [Killing time's set up](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/killing-times-set-up/67549)
**Author:** [@Killing\_time](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Killing_time)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/killing-times-set-up/67549 "2016-10-04T19:04:23Z")
Killing time’s set up ive been lurking around here for the past 6 months, so i figured i would post my set up. hackintosh quadcore xeon with 16 G of ram. ableton push with a midi fighter. krk rokit 6’s, scarlett 2i4… --- ## [Should I Buy a Gemini CDMP-7000 or Numark Mixdeck Quad 4-Channel?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/should-i-buy-a-gemini-cdmp-7000-or-numark-mixdeck-quad-4-channel/74837)
**Author:** [@marksmello](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/marksmello)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2016, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/should-i-buy-a-gemini-cdmp-7000-or-numark-mixdeck-quad-4-channel/74837 "2016-09-23T05:10:21Z")
Should I Buy a Gemini CDMP-7000 or Numark Mixdeck Quad 4-Channel? Hi! So, I’m looking into purchasing a Gemini CDMP-7000. I’m not advanced at DJing and don’t have a big budget, so i want this mixer to last me a while. J… --- ## [CDJs w/ Rekordbox compatibility](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/cdjs-w-rekordbox-compatibility/74829)
**Author:** [@daviedavedave](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/daviedavedave)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2016, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/cdjs-w-rekordbox-compatibility/74829 "2016-09-16T13:07:08Z")
CDJs w/ Rekordbox compatibility I’m looking to get hold of a pair of Rekordbox compatible CDJs, and possibly a mixer if there’s a deal to be done as a set. I’m not hugely fussed about the mixer.. the CDJs are the main t… --- ## [Behringer DDM4000 Mixer questions](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/behringer-ddm4000-mixer-questions/40359)
**Author:** [@Phaided](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Phaided)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/behringer-ddm4000-mixer-questions/40359 "2016-07-25T19:43:30Z")
Behringer DDM4000 Mixer questions. I am currently a NS6 user and love it btw. I have wanted to move into using a mixer and cdj’s and even get my feet wet with turntables. I have been comparing prices and value then tryi… --- ## [RARE: Platinum CDJ 2000 Nexus + DJM 9000 Nexus Setup + Odyssey Flight Case](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/rare-platinum-cdj-2000-nexus-djm-9000-nexus-setup-odyssey-flight-case/74487)
**Author:** [@Micah](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Micah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2016, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/rare-platinum-cdj-2000-nexus-djm-9000-nexus-setup-odyssey-flight-case/74487 "2016-07-15T20:13:20Z")
RARE: Platinum CDJ 2000 Nexus + DJM 9000 Nexus Setup + Odyssey Flight Case EXCELLENT Condition Limited Edition Platinum Pioneer CDJ2000NXS (x2) and DJM900NXS + Odyssey Coffin Case Gonna put these up on Ebay eventually,… --- ## [CDJ not showing anything under 'Rekordbox'](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/cdj-not-showing-anything-under-rekordbox/74285)
**Author:** [@tomflynn](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/tomflynn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2016, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/cdj-not-showing-anything-under-rekordbox/74285 "2016-06-14T18:18:08Z")
CDJ not showing anything under ‘Rekordbox’ Hi, I am new to Rekordbox and the CDJ’s. I have the 2000nxs2 and record box 4. Using Mac OSX 10.11.5. I have exported a playlist in rekordbox by right clicking the playlist … --- ## [Switching DJ's over via USB (CDJ's)](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/switching-djs-over-via-usb-cdjs/74278)
**Author:** [@Cass](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Cass)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/switching-djs-over-via-usb-cdjs/74278 "2016-06-13T19:55:51Z")
Switching DJ’s over via USB (CDJ’s) I am wandering how you would swap DJ’s over when your both using USB’s on linked CDJ’s. If the USB is plugged in on deck one and playing on deck 2 via link how would the next DJ mix … --- ## [Recording Mixes from CDJ's](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recording-mixes-from-cdjs/57485)
**Author:** [@JPR](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/JPR)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/recording-mixes-from-cdjs/57485 "2016-05-13T06:11:22Z")
Recording Mixes from CDJ’s I am very new to this, I have recently purchased a pair of CDJ200’s and a DJX700 Mixer. I was just wondering if its possible to connect my CDJs/Mixer to my macbook pro? I am on a budget so d… --- ## [Traktor "Beatjump" feature on CDJ?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-beatjump-feature-on-cdj/69793)
**Author:** [@sammond](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/sammond)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/traktor-beatjump-feature-on-cdj/69793 "2016-04-21T23:35:41Z")
Traktor “Beatjump” feature on CDJ? Hi All, Traktor has a Beatjump feature which allows me to jump back and forward within a track on the fly. Does a CDJ natively have a similar feature? Cheeers! --- ## [CDJ2000NXS2 compatible with Traktor yet?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/cdj2000nxs2-compatible-with-traktor-yet/73546)
**Author:** [@FingerXpressions](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/FingerXpressions)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/cdj2000nxs2-compatible-with-traktor-yet/73546 "2016-04-01T16:04:59Z")
CDJ2000NXS2 compatible with Traktor yet? Just purchased my first CDJ2000NXS2 and I am wondering if I am going to be able to run HID mode in Traktor immediately or if I am going to have to wait. I was hoping to run HID m… --- ## [Need some help choosing my DJ gear!](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-help-choosing-my-dj-gear/73722)
**Author:** [@TheL0w3R](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/TheL0w3R)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/need-some-help-choosing-my-dj-gear/73722 "2016-03-22T19:49:57Z")
Need some help choosing my DJ gear! Hi guys!! I’m considering on buying a new gear. Currently, I’m playing on my Hercules DJ 4SET + Hercules DJ Control MP3 e2 (the e2 has been remapped by me on traktor to use gain, fil… --- ## [Mod: DJM-S9 pads into CDJ-2000NXS2 ?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/mod-djm-s9-pads-into-cdj-2000nxs2/73360)
**Author:** [@MonsieurLam](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MonsieurLam)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 9:53am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/mod-djm-s9-pads-into-cdj-2000nxs2/73360 "2016-02-01T09:53:52Z")
Mod: DJM-S9 pads into CDJ-2000NXS2 ? I know this will appeal to a very limited number of people, but I’d love it, so here it is: would it be possible to route the DJM-S9 Performance Pads into the DJM 2000NXS2? We know… --- ## [Where to get CDJs repaired \[NYC\]](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/where-to-get-cdjs-repaired-nyc/73204)
**Author:** [@JackalJyve](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/JackalJyve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2016, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/where-to-get-cdjs-repaired-nyc/73204 "2016-01-11T15:10:51Z")
Where to get CDJs repaired \[NYC\] Hey guys! Was wondering if anyone knew any good sources to get a CDJ2000nxs repaired in the New York City area? There are some issues with my unit. Wouldn’t mind shipping out to a verif… --- ## [Pioneer CDJ 400 (Pair) - New York City](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-400-pair-new-york-city/72904)
**Author:** [@C.Lukas1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/C.Lukas1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-400-pair-new-york-city/72904 "2015-12-02T14:57:43Z")
Pioneer CDJ 400 (Pair) - New York City Pair of Pioneer CDJ-400s Excellent condition, first owner. No boxes or manuals. Includes power cords and RCAs. $450 +shipping if needed. I will ship anywhere in the US via insure… --- ## [Pioneer cdj 900 vs 900 nexus](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-900-vs-900-nexus/72119)
**Author:** [@Somec0nfusedguy](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Somec0nfusedguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-900-vs-900-nexus/72119 "2015-10-01T05:34:35Z")
Pioneer cdj 900 vs 900 nexus Hey, so I would like to start using cdi’s and I’m stuck at whether I should get the pioneer cdj 900 or 900 nexus. What are the main differences? Also, I use Serato dj for doing. Thanks! … --- ## [should I buy CDJ-350 and DJM-700 ?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/should-i-buy-cdj-350-and-djm-700/72385)
**Author:** [@memoryboy](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/memoryboy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/should-i-buy-cdj-350-and-djm-700/72385 "2015-09-30T06:25:05Z")
should I buy CDJ-350 and DJM-700 ? Although I’ve been on an around the scene on and off for 15 years. Doing parties, even DJ-ing a few times with Ableton etc. Owned turntables at some point etc. then I haven’t got any g… --- ## [For someone just starting out, would you recommend CDJ350's or CDJ1000mk3's?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/for-someone-just-starting-out-would-you-recommend-cdj350s-or-cdj1000mk3s/71342)
**Author:** [@ScottVoyager](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ScottVoyager)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2015, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/for-someone-just-starting-out-would-you-recommend-cdj350s-or-cdj1000mk3s/71342 "2015-09-17T13:58:25Z")
For someone just starting out, would you recommend CDJ350’s or CDJ1000mk3’s? I feel kind of awkward making one of these kinds of posts, especially since the Internet is already littered with them. Alas, this isn’t my ar… --- ## [Is it worth getting the Pioneer cdi 1000 k3's now?](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/is-it-worth-getting-the-pioneer-cdi-1000-k3s-now/72117)
**Author:** [@Somec0nfusedguy](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Somec0nfusedguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/is-it-worth-getting-the-pioneer-cdi-1000-k3s-now/72117 "2015-08-27T23:51:19Z")
Is it worth getting the Pioneer cdi 1000 k3’s now? I found a good deal on some pioneer cdj 1000 mk3’s, but are they that great? Should I get it? --- ## [Pioneer CDJ-2000 Nexus, like new with boxes.](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-2000-nexus-like-new-with-boxes/72052)
**Author:** [@djadrenal](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/djadrenal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/pioneer-cdj-2000-nexus-like-new-with-boxes/72052 "2015-08-26T20:34:22Z")
Pioneer CDJ-2000 Nexus, like new with boxes. Up for sale are 2, barely used(maybe 15 hours on them using Traktor HID), home studio kept CDJ-2000 Nexus’ . I even have the original boxes. They have been kept in my smoke f… [Next page](https://forum.djtechtools.com/tag/cdj/1355.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cdj)