Cortex HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller

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★★★★☆
4.0

 

$399.99 at PSSL.com - ProSound and Stage Lighting

 
 

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Pros

  • Great sound quality (7)
  • Powerful (6)
  • Easy to use (4)
  • Attractive design (3)
  • Professional functions (3)
  • Versatile (3)
  • Simple / intuitive controls (2)
  • Blows away the denon and (1)
  • Buggy firmwear (1)
  • Built well (1)
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Cons

  • Unreliable (4)
  • Difficult to use (2)
  • Limited functions (2)
  • Erratic (1)
  • Freeze ups song cutoffs (1)
  • Hard bottons (1)
  • May have some bugs (1)
  • Poor sound quality (1)
  • Stutters sometimes (1)
  • This unit is awesome (1)

Best Uses

  • Professional (3)
  • Audiophiles (2)
  • Basic systems (2)
  • Pro audio / dj / mixing (2)
  • As a backup maybe (1)
  • Clubs (1)
  • Djs (1)
  • Events (1)
  • Large rooms (1)
  • Maybe as a backup (1)
 
 
 

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CORETX HDC3000 DIGITAL MUSIC CONTROLLERSFeatures: Intelligent Music Database Management The HDC3000 uses a database management system that allows the user to search through a massive library of music within seconds by artist title genre album or even by string. This unit also allows users to find their top 100 most played tracks the last 100 played or what tracks were recently added to the storage device. PCBased Database Creation Users can create databases via the HDC unit or the PC application and quickly manage those database files at a gig or on a home computer. Search Options The cataloging system gives you several browsing options including Search by Artist Song Title Album and Genre. This system allows users to search the same way they would using an iPod or similar portable music player. String Search Users can search by a certain word or phrase to find tracks on their storage device even if theyre unsure of the name. When the user inputs a keyword it will search all Artists Titles Albums and Genres and show all matches to that keyword. The user can then select from that list. Playlist Editing The playlist editor allows users to save load and edit playlists. Users can even cascade music between each side of the controller. Main Playback Screen The backlit graphical LCD playback screens display info on any track in the catalog showing everything from the essentials such as artist track title pitch time elapsed/remaining to detailed information including file format MP3 or WAV genre and track length. Additionally the HDC3000 offers a waveform view. CDAudio Playback No need to abandon the CD collection the HDC3000 is able to play audio CDs with any compatible USB CDROM or DVDROM drive. CD/DVD Data Playback Play back usercreated CDRs or DVDRs loaded with MP3 or WAV music files using a compatible USB CDROM or DVDROM drive. Storage Device Selection Take a clients request from his iPod or USB memory flash drive plug it in and play it right away without having to reboot the unit. With two USB ports and support for up to 4 devices when using a USB hub this unit allows users to connect and recognize multiple storage devices to access a variety of separate music databases simultaneously. File Explorer Mode Allows users to browse through files and directories as if they were using a computer showing them the directory structure and file names exactly as they exist on the storage device. DJs with their own organizational system can navigate it quicker than using the database. Cue Point Management Cue points can be set like a normal CD player so that the DJ can return to a certain time in the track just by pressing a button. Cue points may also be saved permanently to the connected storage device allowing them to load automatically with a track. Also the unit allows for 4 hot cue points per side which can also be stored to the connected mass storage device. Efficient Sampling Samples can be set and stored in any of 4 banks with the simple touch of a button. Samples can be trimmed and edited with the graphical user interface and the samples pitch can be altered. Comprehensive Looping Up to 4 loops can be programmed with a loopediting feature. Unlike a traditional CD player the loops can be edited easily using the HDC3000s graphical user interface which allows the loop to be trimmed until it sounds perfect. Loops can be saved to the connected storage device so that they can be recalled each time you load that particular track. DSP Effects This module gives the users a choice of 12 effects including Filter Flanger Echo Delay AutoPan and more plus truly comprehensive parameter setting capabilities. EACH parameter can be edited in real time offering a greater ab

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Last update: Aug 29, 2009

Cortex HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
Rocky Start - But Good Finish

"Okay, I figure that I have to set the record straight on this peice of equipment. With other reviews ranging from excellent to poor; I can bring some mediation. I first purchased both a HDC-1000 and HDC-3000 when they first came out almost a year and a half ago. At first, It was hell, you couldn't depend on either unit. Both units would shut off and do other odd things. After dealing with Cortex and updating the..." Read Full Review »

Feb 24, 2009 by Center Stage Ent. (570) 785-2784

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
BE CAREFUL

"Unit does not reliably detect connected media. I was told by Cortex to make sure whatever hard drive you use is IDE FAT32 and powered (after I tried numerous drives)- problem is many drives sold these days use SATA and are no longer offered as IDE unless they are internal drives. I'm dissapointed that this fact is not on the manufacturer's website or PSSL. I could only get my unit to work with one 4gb flash driv..." Read Full Review »

Aug 29, 2009 by Ronny

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Cortex HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller Review

Rocky Start - But Good Finish

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Doesn't Skip
  • Easy Controls
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast Upload
  • More »

    Cons

  • May have some Bugs

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Basic Systems
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"Okay, I figure that I have to set the record straight on this peice of equipment. With other reviews ranging from excellent to poor; I can bring some mediation. I first purchased both a HDC-1000 and HDC-3000 when they first came out almost a year and a half ago. At first, It was hell, you couldn't d …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 24 2009
Center Stage Ent. (570) 785-2784
Scranton, PA
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  • Audiophile
  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
 

Cortex HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller Review

BE CAREFUL

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design

    Cons

  • Touchy

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
 

"Unit does not reliably detect connected media. I was told by Cortex to make sure whatever hard drive you use is IDE FAT32 and powered (after I tried numerous drives)- problem is many drives sold these days use SATA and are no longer offered as IDE unless they are internal drives. I'm dissapointed th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 29 2009
Ronny
St. Louis, MO
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Practical
  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Cortex HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller Review

Cortex HDC 3000 Massive bugs

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Buggy firmwear
  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Use
  • Own

    Cons

  • Erratic
  • Unreliable

    Best Uses

  • Mobile DJ
  • Professionals
 

"I run a mobile DJ service in So.FL i own the cortex hdc 1000 it had many bugs in the units firmware that would make unit sometimes stop playback in the middle of a song, would not load the song that was selected, and other headaches in that time since cortex has made significant improvements to t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 11 2007
DJ Rich
fort lauderdale Florida
 

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Cortex HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller Review

This unit is showing some promise

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Powerful
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Difficult To Use
  • Stutters sometimes

    Best Uses

  • DJs
 

"So far I've had a mixed experience with this unit. It is definitely a very capable unit but its initial release may have been slightly premature. However, they recently released their first firmware update that adds a BPM search function, the ability to tap out BPMs, better searching ability and oth …"  Read Full Review »

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Jun 8 2007
DJ Adapt
Chicopee, MA
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Cortex HDC-3000 Digital Music Controller Review

Probably will be great.....someday....

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Use
  • Powerful
  • Professional Functions
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Unreliable

    Best Uses

  • Professionals
 

"This will be a great product, once they get all the bugs out of the firmware and database software. Right now, it's not usable for a professional event, because it randomly locks up every 20 to 30 minutes. The company acknowledges that this is a known problem. The good thing is that the unit's fi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jun 26 2007
DJ Brian
Long Island, NY
 
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