Pioneer's professional NXS line-up has been expanded with the addition of the CDJ-900NXS digital player. The latest player is packed with new technology including a full colour LCD screen, Beat Divide, four-deck Beat Sync and the ability to play sets from a smartphone.

The CDJ-900NXS comes with Pioneer rekordbox music management software for PC/Mac and a free download of the rekordbox app for smartphones and tablets. DJs can then prepare sets and playlists on any device, and load them onto the CDJ-900NXS via USB or Wi-Fi1. The Pro DJ Link enables DJs to share one source with up to four decks via LAN cable.

The CDJ-900NXS boasts a high resolution screen, giving DJs an instant view of the Wave Display and Wave Zoom and the ability to view and edit rekordbox beatgrids. Like the top-flight CDJ-2000NXS, the CDJ-900NXS features even more intuitive browsing with the option to see tracks in list, artwork and custom views. Plus mixing tools such as Beat Countdown and Phase Meter can be pre-set in rekordbox for easy viewing during performance.

The old Auto Beat Loop function has been replaced with Beat Divide and Slip Loop: two new functions that make it easier to alter the rhythm and add micro edits, knowing the breakdowns and drops will come when expected.

With Beat Divide, DJs can use the familiar beat buttons to divide each beat by the timing selected and roll the first chunk around in a loop to give a staccato effect that changes with each beat and bar of the track. Engaging Slip Mode transforms the same controls to command a Slip Loop effect. This is all in addition to loop functions inherited from the CDJ-2000NXS: Loop, Loop Cutter, Loop Edit and Active Loop.

Other features inherited from the CDJ-2000NXS include a four-deck Beat Sync, to automatically sync the BPM of tracks to the master deck, and a dedicated Quantize button, for instant access to Quantized loops, cues and effects. Add to that Active Loop, My Settings, harmonic Key Analysis Indicator.

The CDJ-900NXS will be available from December 2013, at an SRP of EUR 1,399 including VAT.