Pioneer MEP-7000 CD/CD+G Multi-Entertainment Player

The MEP7000 offers a flexible high quality solution specifically with digital music in mind being compact and easily to transport yet inheriting the basic functions and features of the popular CDJ series CD Decks. The MEP-7000 is a response to the trend of laptops being utilized by professional DJs. Recent developments have changed the way mobile and club DJs organise and play their music. No longer carrying boxes of vinyl or CD’s full of music laptops USB flash media and hard drives are becoming standard amongst the DJ community.

The MEP-7000 is a compact, easy-to-transport Professional Multi-Entertainment Player inheriting the basic functions and operability of the popular Pioneer CDJ- series turntables. In addition to playback of conventional music from CD/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs, the MEP-7000 enable users to play MP3/AAC files stored on various memory media formats.

The dual-player is extremely convenient for DJs performing in an environment where space dedicated for the jock is limited and flexible media playback is a must, such as a cafι or bar where various parties or events are held. The system also enables DJs to easily create and set up pre-programmed play lists for "gigs" at such times as a dinner hour set or a break. It can even be setup to playback and mix music automatically using playlists, allowing the system to entertain when no DJ is present.

The SEP-C1 Professional Software Entertainment Controller is a dual MP3 music controller which allows the user to manage and control playback of audio files stored on a PC. It emulates the full-scale DJ performance of the CDJ series operability without the need of a mouse or keyboard.

MEP-7000 Professional Multi-Entertainment Player features:

• Flexible Audio Format Playback - As well as playback of traditional audio compact discs, the MEP-7000 supports MP3*1/AAC/WAV*2/AIFF*2 stored in a USB memory devices, hard disc drive (HDD) and CD-R/RW and DVD±R/RW allowing for easy playback of existing music libraries and new digital downloads.

• 4.3-Inch Color LCD & Intelligent Graphical User Interface - In addition to the high-resolution 4.3-inch color LCD panel, an intelligent graphic user interface and rotary selector enables rapid track search through large collections of digital audio files. A play list function also speeds the track selection process for recalling frequently played songs.

• Control Functions for Pioneer's DJ software (DJS3) and Other PC Applications - The MEP-7000 includes Pioneer's DJS all-in-one DJ software application for playback from a Windows based computer (PC not included). When the system is connected to the DJS, no mouse or keyboard is required for navigation and DJ performance. The MEP-7000 also supports control of other software, such as SERATO Scratch LIVE*, without the need of the control discs. It can also act as a full MIDI controller for any MIDI-compatible PC application.

• Scratch Jog Effect and Digital Jog Break enhance DJ performance - The high quality Touch Sensor Jog Wheel is capable of controlling various scratch sounds and these definitely broaden the scope of any DJ performance. The MEP-7000 carries 3 patterns of Scratch Jog Effects (SCRATCH, BUBBLE and TRANS) and 3 patterns of Digital Jog Break Effects (JET, ROLL and WAH), which vary depending on the DJ's choice and use of the Jog Wheel.

• Effects Galore: Effects lovers will be pleased to know there are also 8 patterns of DJS Effect (DELAY, ECHO, AUTO PAN, AUTO TRANCE, AUTO FILTER, FLANGER, REVERB and PITCH SHIFTER) available, and that these can all be synced with the BPM (Beat Per Minute), if required.

• Auto Mix Function - An auto mix function automatically mixes playback of the tracks registered on the play list. There are then 4 patterns of Mix Mode (ECHO, ZIP, CUT IN and CROSS FADE), allowing music to be mixed in a selected style and played automatically.

• Industry's First* Area-Color Organic Electroluminescence (OEL) Display - Two high-visibility Area-Color OEL displays provide outstanding visibility for the pitch, playback time and position information. Together with its main 4.3-inch color LCD, the OEL display ensures smooth DJ play regardless of lighting conditions.

Other Functions:

• Karaoke Mode: Full support for CD+G playback for karaoke performance.
• Library Function: Select tracks from various categories, such as genre/artist.
• Tempo Control Range: Choose from 4 maximum ranges for the tempo slider: ±6 % , ±10 % , ±16 % , and WIDE ±100 % . (WIDE mode is not available with MP3/AAC/WAV and AIFFs files.)
• Pitch Bend Button: Achieve fine adjustment of track speed simply by pressing the button.
• Seamless Loop: Repeats a loop without interruption. Loops can be set as small as approx. 0.013 seconds up to infinity.
• Hot Loop: Return to a loop-in point during loop playback. Start over the loop playback by just pressing a button.
• Memory Cue/Loop: The unit can memorise any CUE/LOOP point at the press of a button.
• Auto BPM (Beats Per Minute) Counter: Automatically measures and digitally displays a track's tempo.
• Digital Output and Monitor Out Terminals: Output audio digitally and select tracks using a large external display.
• Keyboard Available: Select tracks swiftly and input characters directly.
• Legato Link Conversion: Reproduces richer and more natural sound with WIDE range playback by up sampling, 44.1 kHz 176.4 kHz, the audio information lost in a CD format.
• Vibration Proof Construction: Shockproof memory plus floating mechanism used in Pioneer's Car audio components helps prevent skipping and resists vibration.
• Rack-Mount-Ready: Ready for rack mounting, which is useful for club/studio installations. (EIA compliant)