With MP3 now widely recognised as a core music medium for both established and unsigned artists, hardware manufacturers recognise it as central to the way we enjoy and listen to music. Utilising the new plug in, the DN-D9000 offers MP3 playback - via MP3 files on CD. This vastly increases the machine's flexibility, giving access to approximately 250 tracks per CD plus full filename viewing facilities on the front LCD. This reveals useful info. like artist and track names Other features enabled with the software update include a new BPM Lock - when the tap button is pressed once while the auto BPM counter is operating, the data measured by the auto BPM counter is locked.
Hot pause scratching in STR mode is also featured, as well as a new Scratch Standby mode - after a set period of inactivity, the scratch function automatically goes into standby mode if left active. Denon has ensured that for all its complexity, the DN-D9000 is simple, user-friendly and logical to operate. The machine utilises high speed internal processors and offers many groundbreaking digital features and a large memory capacity, making it the ultimate creative tool for DJs of all genres. Other features include a new Vinyl Scratch sound and a new Back Spin effect.
Interested parties can register for the update at the web address below.
(Lee Baldock)