Review Summary
The Pioneer Electronics CDJ-2000nexus Professional Multi-Player is a professional-level CD/DVD deck with the ability to play audio files from several other sources. In addition to audio routed from a USB-connected Mac or PC, the CDJ-2000nexus includes an SD card slot and a USB type-A port for connecting storage devices. The CDJ-2000nexus also features Wi-Fi audio streaming from smartphones, tablets and computers using the proprietary rekordbox apps and software.
The top panel of the CDJ-2000nexus features a large jog wheel, a 6.1" full color LCD screen and controls for flagship functions such as Beat Sync, Wave Zoom and Slip. The rear panel includes analog RCA stereo outputs, a coaxial digital output, a control port and a LAN PRO DJ Link port. Pro DJ Link enables up to four CDJ-2000nexus players to connect and share a single music source.
The CDJ-2000nexus's included rekordbox music management software allows users to organize their music library. rekordbox analyzes each file and prepares it for use with the CDJ player. Music file analysis functions such as Wave Form Zoom and Key are available, as well as additional settings such as Active Loop and Hot Cue Auto Load.