I had some fears last year for the future of Gemini. Their booth was sparse and their product offerings were lackluster. This year, though, they are moving back closer to their former glory and there’s a lot of good stuff coming through. They had the Slates out, which we have a review in the works for. I really like these little guys, and find their implementation really elegant. More on that in the review.
MDJ-1000
They also showed us their new cd deck, the MDJ-1000. A few years ago we reviewed the CDJ-700, and it looks like they took all of our complaints, as well as others, and fixed them. There are a lot of similarities to the pioneer CDJs, and Gemini is extremely honest about it. You can play off of CDs, USB keys, and send midi. There’s linking via Ethernet for USB keys, and you can add hotcues to your tracks. The software is not 100% done, but they are constantly improving it.
This isn’t the most exciting product, and I know a lot of people are going to write it off as just a poor man’s pioneer, but that isn’t a bad thing. If these decks can stand up to the punishment DJs dish out on gear, then we all win. Having a less expensive, reliable options is never a bad thing. They are priced as $399.
Will these support Serato? Not feeling the screens, but the price is tempting just to play around with.
I’m going with no on that. I imagine that these are straight CD/USB players and no HID. You’ll still be able to use control CDs though.
VDJ will probably manage HID support – they seem to support everything from anyone.
No Serato support. Hopefully we can get this added in the future.
With Pioneer & Serato’s partnership I am not sure Serato would risk this by supporting their copycat’s.
Congratulations David, the player looks good!
Enjoy the NAMM
Congratulations David, the player looks good!
Are you kidding me?? no serato?? Can I still use my sl3????? I hope it does…
Yes it can still work wth timecodes and a Serato approved sound card.
No Serato DJ MIDI support.
Does it really have an external power supply? 12V 2.5A?
That’s what it looks like in the picture.
i wouldnt mind getting these again (had the 700’s) if the jog wheels were not so rough, anybody know is they changed this with this model?
We’ve improved the jog wheel resolution from 280 points to 3,860 points. Huge difference :)
Any idea when these would be released? I would kill for a pair by April
We’re looking at April
Screens look nice! Well, they look nice for a $300 player that’s for sure.
The older 700 turned out to be pretty bombproof…all it was missing was some sort of Rekordbox-like system that would provide for seamless loops and hotcues.
Maybe that’s what’s in the works for these? Hopefully?
The software is not 100% done, but they are constantly improving it.
These pictures don’t do the screens justice. Standing directly in front of them, they look great!
happy to see some Gemini products. Hi David :) looking forward to some more awesome demos from ya’ll
(weird to see no Stanton or behringer products from the show. didn’t the same guy rep both of those brands during their demise?)
I use the Gemini CDMP 7000. Similar to the Pioneer CDJ’s and its a good unit for the price. This new MDJ – 1000 might be a good deck. Everybody dont have those thousands to spend on the Pioneer CDJ’s. I think the CDMP 7000 is a great unit to use in order to get that CDJ experience so this MDJ 1000 should set the game up on a whole new level for Gemini
Where and when can you buy these ?? Want a set!!
I rather spend the extra grand get the Pioneer xdj 1000 n a djm 850 for $3000. I have the whole Nexus setup at home cause that’s what all the club’s have i spin at…yea i spent close to 5Gs but it’s worth it being a DJ for 16 yrs. Dnt like the new all in one Pioneer Rekordbox setup. I need 2 decks n a mixer. These 2 new setups by Pioneer are for basement n bar DJs but good to start out on for the price.
I think pios,technics,geminis,numarks,etcetc are very similar when using serato…right???I had play pios before n numarks n technics (I own a pair of technics dzsl1200) same thing for me man
you can use a pair of 850 or 900s and any mixer at home as for a mixer they hardly ever change, personally a&h mixers a personal favourite and anywhere play never uses pioneer mixers. its not hard at all to adjust to club equipment having used any pioneer gear at home as they’re all identical, as long as you know the basics
If someone did an honest comparison review that would be awesome, they look good but what are they like to use how accurate are they
That’s not a bad idea. I’ll run it by the team and see. the only big differentiator is RekordBox, since Gemini doesn’t have anything to compete. Beyond that I’m sure they are going to be almost identical.
If there gunna be a Video Performance review soon?
2nd gen unit looks nice.
I’m seriously considering a pair of these. I wonder why they got rid of the SD slot from the 700s, though.
guys i need ur advise , i will buy 2 of mdj 1000 what good mixer you suggest good and not pricey which will work well
I think I would go for the Xone 23, or the Xone 23C (which has an integrated soundcard) if you want to record your mixes on your computer. I personally think it’s the best build for a “bedroom dj”. I personally still use my 22 when on the road.
Gemini was crap and will stay crap. End of story. Don’t make the mistake and buy this cheap CDJ fake! Better take Numark or Reloop, they are ok. But not Gemini or DJ-Tech. Use ur brain.
Numark’s stuff can’t even play WAV, let alone AIFF. And don’t dis the DJ Tech stuff. It’s exactly the same OEM as Reloop.
Super stoked for this player…With it’s upgraded touch sensitive jog wheel with feel adjust, 4.3″ full color display, solid build quality and LINK features….. The MDJ-1000 brings an insane amount of value to the game…
Please get the big Gemini letters off the back.
You’re seriously thinking
Please people read this before buying those glitchy decks: http://forum.djtechtools.com/showthread.php?t=92747