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DJM 900 or DJM 800
Spdamf
posted this on Feb 13 08:49
Trying to decide between the two mixers. I do use Traktor, but can get the 800 cheaper than Nexus. Is the Nexus worth the upgrade?
Comments
part of me loves the 900 and part of me wants my 800 back,
Positives for me: (may not relate to traktor or serato dj's, I do not use either)
the 900 has better sound quality
quantize for effects when 900/2000's are connected over lan
added 2 new color effects (noise effect is great)
on air is pretty cool
effects pad is pretty handy
Negatives:
no rotary option if you like rotary knobs, although I got my 800 rotaries to fit in the 900
they butchered the echo effect, if you are a user of the echo effect and like the way it is on the 800, test the 900's before you buy it, Many users including myself hate it and hope they change something in a future FW update
if you use traktor the big advantage to the 900 is it works as your sound card which is pretty cool, that to me is a big selling point alone if I was a Traktor dj as yourself
Essentially, you are looking at two different generations of mixer - the 800 being the 'old' mixer and the 900 incorporating much newer technology.
If you think you would take advantage of the newer technology (Traktor certification / sound quality / effects / rekordbox integration / better build quality) then you are better off going for the 900. Evidently the 800 is going to be cheaper as it is older.
Also, consider reading this thread: http://forums.pioneerdj.com/entries/20471191-djm900-owners-are-you-...