NAMM 2016: Pioneer announces CDJ-2000NXS2 and DJM-900NXS2, new flagship deck and mixer

NAMM 2016: Pioneer has unveiled the CDJ-2000NXS2 and DJM-900NXS2, the latest versions of its flagship DJing deck and mixer.

Said to be a "giant leap forward", the CDJ-2000NXS trumps its predecessor by offering a larger, multi-colour touchscreen with QWERTY keyboard and search filters for faster track selection. There are also two banks of four Hot Cues and a built-in 24-bit/96kHz audio interface.

The DJM-900NXS2, meanwhile, features Pioneer's first 64-bit mixing processor and is said to be deliver "a warmer, more nuanced sound". The EQ and fader curves have been fine-tuned, and there are enhanced FX controls. On the connectivity side, there's now an independent send/return, four phono inputs and two USB ports.

You can find out more about the DJ-2000NXS2 and DJM-900NXS2 on the Pioneer DJ website. They'll be available in February priced at £1,699/€2,299 each.

CDJ-2000NXS2 new features

• 96 kHz/24-bit sound card
• FLAC and ALAC support
• 32-bit D/A converter
• Full-colour touch screen with Qwerty keyboard, Track Filter search, Needle Countdown multicoloured wave display and Wave Zoom
• 2 banks of 4 colour-coded Hot Cues
• MIDI controller interface to connect to the DDJ-SP1
• Fractional beat Quantize
• Pro DJ Link
• Improved beat grids
• More detailed Phase Meter
• Colour-coded Memory Cues
• Supports rekordbox dj HID control
• Lever for Slip Reverse, Forward and Reverse

DJM-900NXS2 new features

• 64-bit mixing processor
• 96 kHz/24-bit sound card
• Improved EQ and fader curves
• More accurate clip indicator
• 6 Sound Colour FX with a new parameter knob
• 14 Beat FX with a bigger X-Pad and OLED screen
• Separate Send/Return to connect external hardware and software
• 2 USB ports and top-loaded input switch
• DVS control
• 4 phono inputs
• Pro DJ Link via LAN or USB
• Magvel Fader
• 2 headphone jacks: ¼-inch stereo and 3.5mm MiniPin
• Gold Plated RCAs