Numark Mixmeister Studio DJ Software

Advantages: huge pitch range adjustable start stop
Disadvantages: ugly not the most practacal

...I had a pair of these Numark TT500 for a short while and although good they left me wondering WHY. Numark are old hands at making good quality dj turntables but i dont know what they were thinking when desiging this one. part of a dj set up is the look and 2 of these used normaly with the tone arm and pitch control on your right and a mixer in the middle looks a little silly. The tone arm design is straight which again i found very different and wierd. apart from the looks its a good turntable with all the functions you expect. the pitch control has a huge range, Variable pitch range 8/10/20/50 %. and adjustable start stop speeds. This is pitched as a high torque direct drive tturntable and yes the torque is good but i have felt better. all in all a good turntable, great if you need the extra pitch range not very good if you dont... Read review

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Advantages: Turntable style CD player better than a turntable
Disadvantages: reliability

...with the standard connections you expect RCA, relay and digital there are 2 midi ports on the back to allow you connect the deck to a computer, drum machine, keyboard or to another CDX for auto dj the 2 CDX can sync with each other. the LCD display is both BIG and bright so you can see what you are doing in the brightest or darkest of conditions Numark are consantly updating the firmware for the CDX and have made it very easy for the home user to do this with a download available from their website. you burn it to cd pop it in the drive job done. there are some known issuses with the early cdx. CDs ejecting randomly or not playing, there is an easy fix for the DIYer but numark should have address this now. dont buy second hand unless the seller is a good friend or very trust worthy who can prove the fix has been done as sending the unit back... Read review

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Advantages: Really easy to use and great sound and never skips
Disadvantages: I can't think of any to be honest

...A really good entry level machine for the pub or club DJ or a mobile DJ who wants to test the waters first off without going for expensive kit. This is a dual CD player and mixer all in one all it needs to operate are an amp and speakers - and the ease of use is second to none. Very very robust machine - no matter how vigorous your dancers are - or how bouncy the floor is - (and I have both) - this never EVER skips the cd. Has functions for loop, pitch bending and gives really great control almost the same as a vinyl turntable. Ideal for the beginner and pub DJs - fully recommended and can be picked up on ebay for a good bargain as they have been overtaken by the CD mix 3 which has the ability to play MP3 tracks which this does not.... Read review

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