The Return of the Pioneer DJ Turntable

Here's what Pioneer have released today about the new PLX-1000… and check out the video of it in action below.

Top view of the Pioneer PLX-1000.

17 July, 2014–Pioneer:

Design aims

Pioneer is marking 20 years in the DJ industry with the launch of a modern classic: the PLX-1000 professional turntable. The PLX-1000 is precision engineered for the booth, drawing on 50 years experience of making high-end turntables. The result is a familiar layout with some next generation improvements, including a high-torque direct drive system, multi-pitch control, club-grade build and sound quality, and detachable power and audio cables.

Rear view of the Pioneer PLX-1000.

KEY FEATURES OF THE PLX-1000

• High-torque direct drive (33⅓ rpm in 0.3 seconds)
  
• Classic DJ turntable layout
  
• Removable power, ground and phone cables
  
• S-shaped tone arm
  
• Multiple tempo control options: ±8%, ±16% and ±50%
  
• Tempo reset button
  
• Solid build for excellent vibration damping
  
• Professional-grade gold-plated RCA jacks
  
• Rubber-lined tone arm to improve isolation and prevent feedback
  

More info: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/DJ/Turntable/PLX-1000