This fully professional DJ mixer lets you explore a new world of sound by linking effects to the beat with Auto bpm counter. The exclusive Pioneer feature automatically measures the bpm of virtually any kind of dance music, enabling you to check tempo at a glance, and links the beat to certain effects (delay, echo, auto pan, and flanger) with very hip results. The DJM-500 also includes a pitch shifter (corrects pitch within +/- one octave and alters voices when used with the mic), and several reverbs. A send/return lets you easily connect samplers and peripherals, an effect on/off button automatically links an effect to the rhythm. Other features include 3-band EQ and peak meter for each channel. A Fader Start Play function overrides the Pause control to start the music when the fader is increased. It also works during Cross Fading. A Fader Back Cue Play can be used when connected to the CDJ series CD player. It allows you to return to a cue point by using the fader or cross fader. If you move either back and forth quickly, it creates an effect similar to scratching vinyl. Inputs include 2 mic, 2 CD, 2 line, and 3 phono. Controls include a booth monitor level, independent monitor selection, a monitor EQ that adjusts bass tone to set your beat in the mid or high range, and trim controls for each channel.

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