The new features are designed to further enhance the creativity and versatility of the system, say Pioneer, and are included as standard on new machines. The extra functions can be downloaded onto previously purchased units via a firmware upgrade CD available from DVJ-X1 retailers and Pioneer distributors.
With MP3, artists can 'travel light': depending on the compression level, several hundred tracks can be pressed to CD (via CD-R/RW media) - while the track data can be viewed on the preview monitor. VJs can now take advantage of the track loop feature (initiated by pressing the emergency loop button for more than a second) while interaction with Wave Data and Playing Address information has been improved through display on the preview monitor output. Pioneer has also added a Digital Audio output (while in DJ mode) to remove interference and deliver the utmost sonic purity.
Ian Jordan, technical manager of Pioneer Europe, says: "The DVJ-X1 has created a new genre of artist - the DVJ. The exceptionally positive response to the system from DJs to clubs, promoters and musicians indicates that its fusion of audio and video content will see it become a standard play out platform that's as successful as our groundbreaking CD decks. The new features underline our commitment to innovation and build on the massive flexibility of the deck to engage audiences through sensational sets that resonate with audio and visual artistry."
(Lee Baldock)
