Pioneer is introducing their new MEP-7000 player with the SEP-C1 Software Entertainment Controller. Aimed at the mobile DJ and bar market, the MEP-7000 plays almost everything except vinyl. It lets you play MP3, WAV, AIFF and AAC files, from any source, including hard drives, CD, DVD, USB keys and computers. The system can also be setup to playback and mix music automatically using playlists, allowing the system to entertain when no DJ is present. It even features a 4.3-inch color LCD screen that gives clear accurate information, allowing intuitive and easy menu navigation. It can also work alongside software DJ applications, like their own DJS or Serato Scratch Live and Traktor.

Pioneer's MEP-7000 Multi Entertainment Player will be available from April 2008 for about €1499 ($2200), while the SEP-C1 controller stands at €749 ($1100).

Key Features
- Dynamic digital media playback and MIDI-control via USB
- The MEP-7000 allows USB control from either PC or Mac. So, besides music from CD/DVD, the MEP-7000 lets DJs play music files, such as MP3/AAC/WAV/AIFF, stored on USB keys, HDD, CD-R/RW and DVD±R/RW. The unit is also compatible via USB with Pioneer's DJS software or applications such as Serato Scratch LIVE or Traktor- without the need for a time coded disc. USB connectivity furthermore means that the SEP-C1 can easily be used as a MIDI controller for MIDI-compatible computer applications.
- Area-Color OEL display/4.3-inch color LCD for express music mapping
- The innovative 4.3-inch color LCD with high visibility, intelligent GUI (Graphic User Interface) and a rotary selector enables rapid track searches from huge music libraries. To achieve this, the MEP-7000 adopts an industry-first Area-Color OEL (Organic Electroluminescene) display, ensuring that the user can see performance data in harsh lighting conditions.
- Scratch-happy Jog Wheel and a wide range of effects
- 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 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. Only when connected to DJS via the USB connectivity.
- Auto Mix enables automatic mixed playback of tracks from the Play List
- The MEP-7000 uses an Auto Mix function that allows auto mix playback of 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.