Pioneer DJ's CDJ-3000 is a high-performance professional multimedia player designed for DJs seeking stability, advanced features, and superior audio quality. While it retains the "CDJ" name, the device no longer has a CD player and focuses on playing digital files via USB devices and software like Rekordbox.

Main features

• New microprocessor (MPU): Improves the performance and stability of the equipment, making it faster and enabling new features.
• 9-inch Touchscreen: Offers high resolution and 150% greater brightness than the previous model (CDJ-2000 Nexus 2). It allows you to preview tracks, browse playlists, and visualize music, even outdoors.
• Enhanced Audio Quality: Internal 96 kHz/32-bit floating-point audio processing and refined DAC circuitry deliver natural, detailed sound.
• Redesigned jog wheel: Offers greater precision for scratching and beat manipulation. Features a central display that can display song cover art or the DJ logo.
• Sync features: Key Sync synchronizes the key of tracks on different decks, while Key Shift adjusts the key in real time.
• Hot Cues and Beat Jump: The eight Hot Cues buttons are arranged horizontally, and the dedicated Beat Jump buttons let you jump forward or backward in the track.
• Pro DJ Link: Gigabit Ethernet connection lets you share audio files from USB or SD devices across up to six CDJ-3000 units when combined with a compatible mixer.
• Three-band waveform: Shows the music waveform in color, indicating the volume of each frequency band, which helps with mixing.
• Robust Connections: Includes analog (RCA) and digital (coaxial) audio connections, plus a LAN port for Pro DJ Link and USB inputs. The power cable features a lock to prevent accidental disconnection.

Specifications

According to Pioneer DJ:

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.9 cm x 11.8 cm x 45.3 cm
• Weight: 5.5 kg
• Compatible media: USB storage devices (pen drives/HDDs), SD card, computers and iPhones (requires software compatibility).
• File formats: MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC.
• Connectivity: 1 USB A port, 1 USB B port, 1 LAN port, analog and digital audio outputs.

Usage and compatibility

• Rekordbox Integration: Fully compatible with Rekordbox software, allowing you to prepare tracks and use them directly in the player.
• Use with third-party software: Supports USB-HID control of software such as Serato DJ Pro and djay PRO AI for Mac.