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June 2008 Pioneer livens DJ performances with two new DJ machines Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual Division, the leader in Pro DJ products and the innovator of the CD turntable, has unveiled the latest addition to its family of DJ compact disc players, the MEP-7000, Professional Multi-Entertainment Player and the SEP-C1, Professional Software Entertainment Controller. Pioneer’s DJ CD players have established a worldwide reputation for their superior performance for both professional and amateur DJs, continuing to strengthen their status as an industry standard. The MEP-7000 and SEP-C1 will be available in July with a manufacturer suggested retail price of $2,600.00 CAD and $1,450.00 CAD, respectively. “The way in which mobile and club DJs catalog and play their music is changing,” said Mark MacLellan, Product Manager for Pioneer Pro DJ at SF Marketing, the product’s exclusive Canadian distributor. “Laptops are quickly becoming commonplace in the DJ booth and both the MEP-7000 and SEP-C1 respond to that trend. Advance buzz on both products has exceeded any previous Pioneer Pro DJ product and we are anxious to see the first units arrive in Canada.” The MEP-7000 is a compact, easy-to-transport Professional Multi-Entertainment Player inheriting the basic functions and operability of the popular Pioneer CDJ- series turntables. In addition to playback of conventional music from CD/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs, the MEP-7000 enable users to play MP3/AAC files stored on various memory media formats. The dual-player is extremely convenient for DJs performing in an environment where space dedicated for the jock is limited and flexible media playback is a must, such as a café or bar where various parties or events are held. The system also enables DJs to easily create and set up pre-programmed play lists for “gigs” at such times as a dinner hour set or a break. The SEP-C1 Professional Software Entertainment Controller is a dual MP3 music controller which allows the user to manage and control playback of audio files stored on a PC. It emulates the full-scale DJ performance of the CDJ series operability without the need of a mouse or keyboard. Pioneer offers a complete line of professional DJ equipment through its Professional Sound and Visual Division. Its DJM, CDJ and DVJ Professional DJ equipment is known for its high quality sound and reliability and is considered the industry standard at clubs, studios, mobile rigs and homes around the world. For more information, visit www.PioneerProDj.com. March 2007 Pioneer Headphone Immitations Pioneer’s CDJ-1000MK3 Wins " Best DJ Product of 2006 " Indeed, the CDJ-1000MK3 is a winner as it is Pioneer’s latest digital turntable refined with new features that provide more control and better mixing capabilities. The CDJ-1000MK3 is part of a new generation of high-end digital turntables that put more control into the hands of DJs. Features include jog feel adjustments, hot looping/re-looping, improved track and wave data display, and MP3 compressed audio playback providing DJs enhanced mixing and scratching capability to sharpen their craft. Suggestions from previous generation CDJ owners were taken into account in developing the new turntables to add better feel, precision, and performance. DJs will find the Pioneer CDJ products to feel as close to a vinyl turntable with the great benefits of a digital player. Club owners and DJs will appreciate the robust build of the CDJ-1000MK3, with its familiar high-quality polished look and clean layout. The new features make it easier to transport music as well as simplify cueing, looping, scratching and stretching of tracks. "We're thrilled that Pioneer has again been recognized for being an industry leader and trendsetter in the ProDJ world,” said Mark MacLellan, Product Manager for Pioneer at SF Marketing Inc., Pioneer’s Canadian distributor. “The CDJ-1000MK3 is further proof that Pioneer remains at the forefront of digital technology for the ProDJ market." January 2007 Pioneer Announces CDJ/DVJ Firmware Update The update improves master tempo quality for b etter preservation of sound quality while using the Master Tempo function. It also improves the product’s ability to play back unclean or damaged discs. Users should note that the update will improve the system’s capability to compensate for certain limited anomalies such as discs with minor scratches and unclean surfaces. However, discs should always be kept clean and free from damages. Even with this update, the products may not be able to play all discs depending on the degree of damage. For more information, update instructions or to download the update package click here. Alternately, users may send their units to an authorized Pioneer Pro DJ Service Centre and the update will be performed free of charge.
DJ Dopey, World DMC Champion (2003), was excited to incorporate two of Pioneer’s hottest products into the show. In speaking of the DVJ’s and the DJM’s functionality, DJ Dopey says, “The DVJ and DJM system is an amazing front-runner for DVD real-time manipulation. The system is easy to use, easy to set up, and very easy to learn which is why we decided to go with the Pioneer set up in the first place.” No doubt, these are two innovative Pioneer products. The revolutionary DVJ X1 is the very first DVD turntable allowing for real-time video manipulation. With the ability to simultaneously manipulate audio and video, DJ’s and DVJ’s can push their creativity to a whole new level. The DJM 909 is a two-channel scratch mixer that boasts awesome touch screen effects, fader effects, and an Auto BPM Counter to offer DJ’s the best possible performance battle mixer.
September 2006 Pioneer has recently announced its latest firmware update for the CDJ-1000MK3, Version 2.00, designed to improve BPM (Beats Per Minute) display accuracy. This free downloadable user update is applicable only to the CDJ-1000MK3, versions 1.20, 1.40 and 1.50. For more information, update instructions or to download the update package please Click Here. Alternately, users may send their CDJ-1000MK3 units to an authorized Pioneer Pro DJ Service Centre and the update will be performed free of charge. March 2006 Important Information Regarding Pioneer Dealers
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Pioneer’s CDJ-1000MK3 recently won "Best DJ Product of 2006" at the 21 st Annual Music & Sound Awards held in Anaheim, California. The award was presented to Karl Detken, P roduct Planning Director for DJ products at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., and the presentation was aired was aired during Winter NAMM 2007 on NAMM TV. The prestigious award, which was voted on by U.S. retailers, was presented by DJ Times Magazine on behalf of The Music & Sound Retailer Magazine . 
MTV Live, MTV Canada’s flagship program, has chosen Pioneer to “go live” on their innovative and interactive new talk program. The show’s resident DJ, DJ Dopey, has been using Pioneer’s DVJ X1 DVD turntable and the DJM909mixer to rev up MTV Live’s audiences in studio and at home.
Pioneer is recognized as a leader in the audio industry and has built a solid reputation as a worldwide manufacturer. Using the latest technology, Pioneer’s products are highly valued by professional users and DJ’s around the world on account of their many original and innovative functions, superb operability and reliability.
DJ Dopey has been using two DVJ X1’s and the DJM 909 in pre-production to create the program’s pre-show DVD which is used to promote upcoming shows. He also uses the mixers live to play and mix short video clips that introduce major bands, actors, and other guests, as well as mix music and music videos throughout the program. “ The hot cues and the live looping are probably two of my favorite features; they work amazing for live TV,” Dopey exclaims. “They truly help me lift up the energy of the show by allowing me to add an element that a live show has never had before...live video/audio manipulation.” The mixers have also been used to creatively manipulate the show’s introduction as well as produce video mixes of the program used on MTV’s website.
Tiësto continues to be at the centre of immensities. Typically, his Central Eastern European tour in November was such a raging success that it had to be extended. What’s more, with an Around the World theme, he took his In Concert tour to Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve, before completing the US series of dates on 12 January 2006 in Miami. The awe-inspiring Tiësto in Concert events are unparalleled in scope, vision and style. Each show is a unique, contemporary experience, an immersive panorama of 21st century technologies . DJSounds.com tracks down the world-shaking DJ to discover more. 
“My decision to stop playing vinyl was mainly so that I could travel light and always have my CDs with me, instead of losing my record box 100 times a year when I can’t afford to be without my music! Secondly, CDs always sound great and if a CD gets broken or something I can easily have a replacement copy within a few hours as we keep backups of my current catalogue in the office. The CDJ-1000 MK2s have never ever let me down and, of course, I can complete more tricks with CD players than with vinyl decks, such as pitching down, reversing and extending the breaks etc.”
“I do like to play big stadiums but also still love the intimacy of small clubs. However, since my status has grown so fast I usually end up playing at bigger venues rather than clubs. This is great when it comes to pleasing large crowds but it can be harder to connect with my audience, as they are further away in terms of visibility. The bigger the show the more we do with effects and visuals. Visuals have always been an important part of my show and with the technologies available nowadays I intend to make them even more significant. But yes, wherever I perform, the crowd and I maintain a close connection at all times.”Optimized for Explorer4+ and Netscape 4.5+
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