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Description

Step into the world of professional DJing with the Pioneer CDJ-500II, a staple in the realm of DJ controllers known for its robust performance and intuitive design. This classic piece of equipment is engineered for both aspiring DJs and seasoned professionals who appreciate a seamless blend of simplicity and functionality. The CDJ-500II is renowned for its precision jog wheel, which provides detailed control over your tracks, allowing you to execute smooth transitions and creative mixes effortlessly.

Equipped with advanced features that were ahead of its time, the CDJ-500II offers pitch control with a wide range of tempo adjustments, making it a versatile choice for any musical style. The user-friendly interface includes a bright LCD screen that displays track information clearly, ensuring you have all the essential data at your fingertips. Its durable build is designed to withstand the rigors of live performance, ensuring reliability gig after gig.

For those who value connectivity, the CDJ-500II supports both analog and digital outputs, providing flexibility in various setups. Whether you're spinning at a club or hosting a house party, this controller delivers the performance and features you need to captivate your audience.

Key Features:

  • Precision jog wheel for detailed track control
  • Pitch control with a wide tempo adjustment range
  • Bright LCD screen for clear track information display
  • Supports analog and digital outputs for versatile connectivity
  • Durable build for reliable live performance
Dj Keő

Dj Keő

Pioneer cdj 500 II | djm 500 factory video 1994 (dj takada demo)

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Pioneer cdj 500 II | djm 500 factory video 1994 (dj takada demo)

Dj Keő

Dj Keő

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O Rei do Som - CD Player Pioneer CDJ-500II

O Rei do Som

O Rei do Som

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Build quality

  • The jog wheel on the CDJ-500II is noted for its distinctive sound and durability, even after decades of use.

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Features and functionality

  • The CDJ-500II is praised for its tactile feel, which some owners prefer over newer models like the CDJ-100s, CDJ-200, or CDJ-400.

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  • The CDJ-500II lacks modern features like a Sync button and beat grids, emphasizing manual mixing skills.

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Comparisons

  • Users believe the CDJ-500II Limited may have an improved CD mechanism stabilization compared to the regular CDJ-500II.

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Software and compatibility

  • CDJ-500II supports CD-Rs but cannot play CD-RWs or discs with MP3s, only CDA files.

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  • When burned as an "audio CD," tracks retain their original sound quality, reflecting the source file's bit rate.

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Use cases and applications

  • Known for delivering impressive sets despite being a no-frills machine, appealing to DJs valuing skill over technology.

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See how Karl Hyde uses Pioneer CDJ-500II

Karl Hyde

Singer, Guitarist

Freur

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In this archived version of a December 2000 article from Sound On Sound, Underworld bandmate Hyde explains his then-current live rig. "I use the Pioneer CDJ502 compact disc player for text input and occasional sound effects, and I can retrigger CDs, or loop them." Although Hyde states the model number as CDJ502, I believe this to have been a transcription error (there is no 502) and that what was really meant by this was CDJ500II.

See how Marius de Vries uses Pioneer CDJ-500II

Marius de Vries

Composer, Music Producer

The Blow Monkeys

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Verified via Soundonsound

List of Marius de Vries' equipment, from the September 1998 issue of Sound on Sound:

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Dimension Beam MIDI Controller LA Audio Midigate Opcode Studio 4 MIDI Interface Pioneer CDJ‑500II CD player Tascam 103 cassette deck

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