Pioneer Electronics

Pioneer Electronics is changing the way you listen to music. The company's new MIXTRAX technology works like a virtual DJ, creating a nonstop mix of your music library. MIXTRAX takes the music from your iPhone, iPod or USB/SD device and plays it back with added transitions and effects, similar to a live DJ in a club.

This is how it works: the MIXTRAX music management software analyzes your entire music collection, identifying tempo and beats per minute (BPM). The software then tags each song and creates playlists in different musical styles such as Beat, Chill, and Thump. The software identifies the best transition points of each song in the music library and mixes the tracks together. You can choose between three Mix Styles - Active, Standard and Simple – allowing you to adjust the intensity of the effects and transitions, along with the duration of each track in the mix.

Once created, the custom MIXTRAX playlists can be transferred to a USB/SD memory device and played through Pioneer in-car products, the AVH-P8400BH audio-video receiver and DEH-P7400HD and DEH-P8400BH CD receivers. MIXTRAX is also included in Pioneer's STEEZ products.

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Pioneer STEEZ are the first audio systems designed specifically for dancers and the surrounding culture. By combining an exclusive set of features and functions with Pioneer's renowned history in sound quality, STEEZ is able to unlock and extend the most important qualities each dancer needs to take their skill to the next level.

From the battle-hardened dance crew to a beginning student, STEEZ gives control like no other audio system available, personalizing the experience for practice, demos, or even full-on competition, including unique features such as:

• A Tempo Control that allows you to adjust the tempo of any track without influencing the pitch
• A Dance Cue that allows you to set a cue point anywhere in a song to go back to easily
• An Auto Battle Mode, which automatically creates a group or 1-on-1 battles on the spot, complete with countdown and voice prompts
• DJ Mix automatically puts together non-stop mixes by genre, complete with transition effects between tracks
• Dance Boost emphasizes instruments like the hi-hat and bass drum for a more pronounced beat
• An 8-bet skip mode which skips forward and backwards by 8 counts

A first in the industry, STEEZ portable music systems incorporate mobility, durability, style and unique dance tools that make the STEEZ line a "must-have" for any dancer.Read more

Pioneer Electronics announced three new Blu-ray 3D players at CEDIA - the BDP-140, BDP-52FD and BDP-53FD, the last two being Elite branded models. All three offer improved loading times, wireless capability (AS-WL300 required), and audio/video streaming from Pandora, YouTube and NetFlix. Additional features include high definition audio and video playback from both USB and DLNA sources.

The new players deliver a 1080p HD picture, as well as include 3D video output with the latest HDMI 1.4a. All three models can up convert standard definition video to 1080p resolution, and deliver excellent color reproduction, thanks to 36-Bit Deep Color support. Each model also supports high-quality audio formats such as DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD and Super Audio CD. The Elite models add in Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) Bit-Stream Multi-channel for jitter-free reproduction of Blu-ray Disc, DVD-Video/Audio, Super Audio CD and CD content. Read more

Pioneer just introduced some earbud headphones for the active crowd. Featuring a water resistant design, the SE-CL331 earbuds can be rinsed off if they get dusty or sweaty from activities such as hiking or running.

The SE-CL331 uses 9mm drivers to deliver deeper bass response and the in-ear design along with four interchangeable ear-tips (XS, S, M, L) decreases outside noise. The earbuds have a long 3.9' cord and are available in four colors - pink, blue, yellow and white. A carrying pouch is also included.

SE-CL331 features:

• IPX5 and IPX7 Compliant (Official water resistant classification)
• Interchangeable ear tips (4 sizes in XS, S, M, L)
• Deep bass performance
• Carrying pouch
• 3.9' cord with L-type 3.5mm plug

The Pioneer SE-CL331 will be available in July for $59.

Pioneer Electronics has a new pair of stereo headphones that tout up to 90% noise cancellation. The SE-NC31C-K headphones use microphones in each ear piece to measure unwanted low-frequency noise and then insert an equal amplitude, opposite phase signal of the unwanted noise, to cancel it before it reaches the listener's ears. The noise cancelling feature can also be turned off if battery power runs low.

The SE-NC31C-K also includes:

• Large 14.2 mm drivers
• In-flight Plug Adaptor
• Interchangeable Ear-Tips (4 sizes in XS, S, M, L)
• Carrying Pouch
• 4.6' cord with L-type 3.5mm plug
• One AAA Battery provides up to 120 hours of listening

Pioneer Electronics just introduced the first of eight new home theater receivers to include Apple's AirPlay for wireless music streaming. With Airplay, you can access, control, and playback your iTunes music library on the VSX-1021 7.1-channel home theater receiver through your home network's Ethernet or Wi-Fi (using the AS-WL300 wireless LAN adapter, sold separately). AirPlay lets you stream music to the receiver from iTunes on Mac and PC, or your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. (AirPlay requires iTunes 10.1 or later and iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.2.)

To use Airplay, all you have to do is choose a song or playlist on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and then tap the AirPlay icon. The VSX-1021 will appear as an available device, and once selected, the receiver automatically turns on or switches to the Airplay source to start music playback. You can also use the free Apple Remote app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to browse and access your iTunes music library on Mac or PC. Apple's Remote App is available for free from the App Store.

The Pioneer VSX-1021 is the first of eight AirPlay devices planned for 2011. It is available now for $549.

Pioneer on Monday began shipping its first line of Blu-ray 3D players. First unveiled at 2010 CEDIA, the line includes the BDP-430 and two Elite models, the BDP-41FD and BDP-43FD.

The new line touts the latest HDMI standard, 1.4a, and also features Pioneer's PureCinema technology which upconverts standard definition video to 1080p. Additional features include 36-Bit Deep Color support, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD support, and the Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) for jitter-free reproduction of Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD content. The players also have a handy Continue Mode, allowing you to resume watching Blu-ray Discs where they left off. All models are WiFi Ready for a wireless connection to home networks, streaming content services, BD-Live content and firmware updates (an optional adaptor is needed and sold separately).Read more

Home audio enthusiasts looking for high-end sound without the enormous price tag should check out the latest from Pioneer Electronics. Announced this week, the Elite G-Clef line includes two CD players, the PD-D6MK2 and PD-D9MK2 and two stereo amplifiers, the SX-A6MK2 and SX-A9MK2. Each new model has been fine-tuned by sound engineers and is AIR Studios certified for the most accurate recreation of the original recording possible.

The PD-D6MK2 SACD/CD player features twin Burr-Brown D/A converters and uses Legato Link Conversion PRO technology to recreate the high harmonics often lost in digital conversion. Sound data length has been increased too, from 16-bit to 24-bit, thanks to Hi-Bit technology. The PD-D6MK2 has an MSRP of $700 and features an aluminum front panel.Read more

Pioneer announced a new App this week allowing iPhone users who also have one of Pioneer's new AVIC-Z120BT or AVIC-X920BT in-dash navigation systems the ability to listen to Pandora internet radio. The PandoraLink for Pioneer App is available free and gives users complete control of Pandora's internet radio music service on the navigation systems.

"Pioneer's robust in-dash navigation systems will excite music enthusiasts who can now discover new bands and songs while driving with Pandora's massive audio library and full onscreen control with the new PandoraLink for Pioneer App," said Ted Cardenas, director of marketing for the car electronics department of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

The PandoraLink for Pioneer App is displayed on the unit and shows track information, as well as allowing users to rate a track with "thumbs up" or "thumbs down," bookmark a song or artist, skip the currently playing track, change stations and select Quickmix playback.

The PandoraLink for Pioneer App is currently available for free from the App Store on iPhone at www.itunes.com/appstore.

Pioneer jumps on the iPod/iPhone A/V dock bandwagon with the introduction of the Audition, Duo and HTD series of audio video docking systems. All of the new docking systems include "Works with iPhone" certification, 2.1 speaker and subwoofer design, composite video connectivity and Bluetooth audio streaming.

The Audition system (XW-NAS3/-K) was designed for music connoisseurs. Features include a 2.1-channel dynamic digital amplifier and Bluetooth compatibility. A set of component and composite video outputs are also built-in for streaming YouTube videos and watching other video content stored on an iPod, iPod touch or iPhone. Read more