I've had a set of Axis 4's for nearly a year now, been using them to play on radio in that time. Expectations were high of them to be honest and i was impressed on opening the box. The buttons are alot bigger than i thought from the pictures i had seen online. Setting up the cdj's* was a pleasure and both the phono leads and the power cable are designed in a way so that it stays part of the cdj itself and not sticking out the back.
The pitch slider is nice and responsive, and seems to hold pitch well even at +16. Changing into search mode on the jogwheel can sometimes be a nightmare and does take a little time to get used to. You have to push the button that skips to the next track down which can sometimes select the next track instead of entering search mode. Though i have found after getting used to these little quirks that they are a pleasure to mix with.
On the downside, i aint fully sure if i just got a dodgy one when i got mine, but 1 cdj* has been sent back for a laser replacement within the first month, possibly damaged in transit, and at the moment it seems that the laser is currently on its way out again, though a tap on the cdj*s has been solving it nicely at the moment. Other than that, i would say they are a very decent set of cdj*s suitable for a beginner to cd djing and i have seen them being used in a couple of venues for events.
Edit: To clear up any confusion regarding this cd player. This is basically a cd player for djs or people wanting to mix music.
*CDJ = a term to describe a cd player that operates similarly to turntable for use of someone wishing to mix music
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Checky282 29.12.2006 01:03
Admittedly.. i didnt think of how much detail i should have gone into, first review and all. Basically it is a cd player for dj's, The term cdj is a genericization coming from one of the first and best cd players of this genre. Its generally a term to describe a cd player that operates similarly to a turntable for djing.
hopefully that clears any misunderstanding on my review and this product. If i could find a way to edit the original review i would have added that in
Checky
mistymoosy 29.12.2006 00:42
Axis whatsits, pitch somink or other and CDJ (is that varient?). I'm not a techno idiot but you lost me. I'm sure there are some out there who get it. Regardless of my clear stupidity, keep reviewing.
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