Standalone DJ Media Player, USB & MIDI (MDJ-500)
Description
- CLUB-STYLE USB MEDIA PLAYER FOR HOME PRACTICE: Learn professional beatmatching techniques on a budget-friendly deck with industry-standard controls and layout. Features 5" high-resolution touch jogwheel, 4.3" full-color waveform display, and authentic club deck button arrangement to build muscle memory for real DJ gigs, at a fraction of pro deck prices.
- 4 HOT CUES, AUTO LOOPS & ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE FEATURES: Create seamless mixes with 4 programmable hot cue pads, 8 auto loops, and manual looping. Includes Quantize, Slip, Reverse, and Scratch modes for creative mixing. Selectable pitch range (+/- 4%, 8%, 16%, 24%, 50%, 100%) and pitch bend buttons give you precise BPM control for perfect beatmatching.
- STANDALONE USB PLAYBACK OR MIDI CONTROLLER MODE: Works as a plug-and-play standalone player, just load tracks via USB drive and start mixing with no laptop required. Or connect via USB to control VirtualDJ or other DJ software as a fully mappable MIDI controller with 24-bit/192kHz soundcard for pristine audio quality.
- V-CASE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE INCLUDED: Prepare your sets ahead of time with our free V-Case software. Create playlists, analyze tracks, set beatgrids and hot cues on your computer, then load to USB and pull prepared cue points directly on the MDJ-500. Supports MP3, AAC, WAV, and AIFF formats with multiple file system compatibility.
- COMPACT DESIGN WITH FULL-COLOR DISPLAY FOR VISUAL BEATMATCHING: Space-saving footprint fits any home studio or mobile DJ rig. Color waveform display shows beat grids and track structure for easy visual mixing. Includes BPM display with Tap Tempo/Auto/Manual modes, Key Lock feature, and adjustable AutoCue. Built by Gemini for reliable performance.
Been trying to find your gateway into modern DJing? Look no further than the MDJ-500 Professional Media Controller. It may be small, but this mighty unit has plenty of capabilities without the need for external software. A large 4.3-inch vivid full-color screen is the brilliant focal point of this unit, providing real-time visual feedback of your tracks. Full track information including Title, Time, BPM, and Pitch are clearly displayed alongside the precise full-size waveform window. You'll appreciate the additional visual feedback for Slip Mode, Hot Cues and active Loops meaning you can confidently use scratches or hot cues without ruining your mix. The 100mm pitch fader ranges pitch from 4% to 100%; you'll mix with surgical precision.  Fast Learning, Faster Results. The MDJ-500's intuitive interface will have you spending less time learning and free up precious time for you to experiment with the 4 Hot Cues, 8 Auto Loops,  and the 5" touch-sensitive jog wheel with LCD display and resistance control to Slip and Scratch. Bonus MIDI capabilities mean you can even control the parameters of your favorite DJ software directly from the unit, routing your audio through its 24-bit/192kHz soundcard. Of course, the MDJ-500 is fully compatible with our V-Case Library Management Software, which offers users a faster, easier way to manage their music libraries. At Gemini, our goal is to design products that offer value and innovation in the DJ and Pro Audio markets. Since 1974, we’ve evolved and thrived by understanding the needs of our customers and recognizing industry trends. From our humble beginnings, we understood the potential of the DJ movement, and our ability to support this movement not only helped us grow as a company, it helped DJs gain recognition and esteem, calling deserved attention to their roles as artists and performers.
Technical Specifications
Shipping & Delivery
Your order is shipped from the USA and delivered to your door in South Africa in 10–20 working days. All items are fully tracked.
Returns & Exchanges
We offer a 30-day return window. If something isn't right, contact our support team and we'll make it right.




