Pioneer CDJ-850 Digital Multi Player (Black)

Get the look and style that the pro’s use, in a multi player that’s affordable enough for home use.

Adapting the same solid black color body design as Pioneer’s high-end “CDJ-2000”, the CDJ-850-K is a an ideal multi media player for home DJ’s who want the same black stylized look as the professional model. The CDJ-850-K enables playback of MP3, AAC, WAV, and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices. A USB port located on top of the turntable enables users to quickly connect an external storage device such as a hard drive packed with music files, minimizing the need to bring a laptop computer to performances.

The CDJ-850-K turntable includes rekordbox, Pioneer’s proprietary music management software that organizes and catalogs a DJ’s entire music library. When music files are imported to rekordbox, the software analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with the new CDJ turntable.

Pro-series Design and Exacting Features
Inheriting the club standard layout and precise control features of its professional CDJ series, the CDJ-850-K integrates a large 206mm jog dial for continuous, free-and-easy control along with a rotary selector and browse buttons integrated within the display.

Compatible Media and Formats
Users can mix a variety of music formats and media, as the CDJ-850-K is compatible with MP3, AAC, WAV, and AIFF digital audio formats recorded on USB storage devices or CD-R/RW discs.

Included rekordbox Software
Pioneer’s new exclusive DJ music management software makes it easy for home DJs to effortlessly organize their entire music library as it analyzes files (settings, creating playlists, saving histories) to their custom specifications. As used by professionals to optimize DJ play, the software enables users to:
1. Analyze data such as the Wave, Beat Grid, BPM, and ID3 Tag of music files
2. Create cues and loops settings
3. Create and edits playlists
4. Save history of music files played on the CDJ-850-K

USB Export Capability
DJs using the rekordbox software can easily export their music files and custom managed data onto a USB device and quickly plug in directly to the CDJ-850-K and access tracks without the need to be linked to a PC. Play histories on the CDJ-850-K are automatically recorded onto rekordbox via connected USB device for the DJ’s next session which makes the cycle of music file management, DJ play and preparation for future sessions very simple.

User Interface
The display and user interface of the player is designed for quick and fluid music selection. Combined with its rotary selector, navigation through music lists (title, artist, BPM, etc.) is extremely fast and easy. The WAVE display enables smooth DJ play because the user can visually analyze the flow and dynamics of the entire song.

DJ Software Control and Audio Interface
The CDJ-850-K multi-media player features MIDI, enabling control of various DJ software running on a laptop. With the use of the built-in USB HID interface, the CDJ-850-K can also control more complex operations of DJ software without the need for a control disc. For additional versatility, the player can also be used as a PC audio interface.

Tag List Function
Equipped with an editable Tag List functionality, you can easily register tracks during play or preview to add to your playlist queue. The song order in the Tag List can be altered and saved as a playlist in rekordbox.