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1. 

   Andrew
   October 22nd, 2009 - 22:37

   Ok, the Gemini CDM3600 Dual CD Mixing Console is a cool unit except for the que. Unlike all other que starts, this unit makes you have to que behind the start point. Its bad enough that scrubbing through the track is very choppy. Another problem is that there is no pitch lock or master tempo when changing the speed. In other words if i had to speed up the track the pitch changes and it start to sound like a chipmunk. Other than that the blue display lights are cool and the unit is very sturdy. Oh and I dont recommend for beginners because of the que problem that this thing has. two stars for effort.
   Rating: 2 / 5
2. 

   James W. Pridgen
   October 22nd, 2009 - 22:48

   great great great cd mixer everything works my son played it on xmas and everyday after works great sounds good, pricing was excellent for this product will recommendthe CDMA3600 DUAL CD MIXING CONSOLE GREAT BUY
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. 

   smart shopper
   October 23rd, 2009 - 00:35

   Best thing about this product is getting 2 CD players and a mixer for such a low price. Pitch adjusting and frame search on CD are accurate and precise. The range of the equalizer on the mixer is nice and wide. The crossfader and volume control glides are smooth. This device is perfect for basic beat matching, 2-song real-time mixing and fading from one song to another.

   Play and Cue buttons are responsive. Immediate start works well. The player can cue the song back to the cue point within 1 beat of the song, but not really any much faster. So, punching the cue point in to the mix is not quite possible at 1/4 of a beat. But it works well for punching at every beat.

   The jog wheels and pitch bends are very responsive. One comment about pitch-adjust glider is that it jumps to +-0.7 when moved away from the center because of the center-return notch. Other than that, pitch can be well adjusted by 0.1 increments. The +-0.7 concern can be overcome by starting the first song at +-1% or so and making that your “center”.

   The seamless loop is seamless during looping only and there IS an audible pause when you enter in a loop and leave a loop. Thus, the loop function is only good for continuously adding an extra “sample” into another song that is being played, after you set the loop on the headphone.

   I gave 4 stars only because the “seamless loop” function isn’t perfect. Otherwise, this is a 5-star device for the price and functionality. I would say its work environment extends from entertaining yourself at home to hosting parties at home or on your yard.. to playing at a local cafe/bar.
   Rating: 4 / 5
4. 

   K. Farnham
   October 23rd, 2009 - 03:31

   I just finished a long session with my new CDM3600…And what a great unit this is. Fader is super smooth, as are the jog wheels. CD tracks will start playing the instant you hit play. The direct access is a very nice feature, along with the MIC inputs and the ability to plug in your turntable(s) / external CD players. Good mixer. The unit is very easy to use and a great all-in-one machine for practice or small to mid-sized gigs. For house parties, small-mid sized dance party gigs, or even weddings, this is THE unit to own.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. 

   E. Rosado
   October 23rd, 2009 - 04:40

   If you are starting out this is a decent machine I have a few problems with this mixer one cd channel is louder than the other one, the pitch control is not that accurate I’ve placed two identical CD’s in the same position and same ptich control level it does not match the beats. The EQ is great if you are looking to scratch with this mixer this cannot do it! the LED lights are great. If I had to do it again I would buy me a more advanced mixer. Also the seamless loop is not that great to many skips….
   Rating: 3 / 5

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