# Throwback Professional Turntables The Pioneer PLX-1000 is Made for Old School Disc Jockeys By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-plx1000 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/pioneer-plx1000-dj-turntable/32995/) & [pioneerelectronics](http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/DJ/Turntable/PLX-1000) Technology has changed the face of many industries, the music one included, yet the [Pioneer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opus-quad-dj-system) PLX-1000 professional turntable gives DJs the opportunity to relive the past in a sophisticated way. It is based off of original turntable designs in order to give the option for [spinning and scratching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rane-one-mkii) to the delight of all party goers. The Pioneer PLX-1000 professional turntable has familiar control layout in order to minimize the learning curb for veteran disc jockeys. It comes with a two-speed deck, illuminated speed guide, tempo slider and fixed lighted buttons for pitch control. The Pioneer PLX-1000 turntable also has a reset button when a return to a fixed rotation speed is in order. People will enjoy the quality of the Pioneer PLX-1000 turntable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro DJ Equipment:** Opportunities for companies to create modern products based on vintage DJ equipment. - **Revival of Analog Technology:** Potential for industries to bring back other analog technology. - **Nostalgia-based Products:** Opportunities for nostalgia-based products that appeal to consumers seeking a retro experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Technology:** Development of vintage-inspired music equipment for music professionals. - **Consumer Electronics:** Production of retro-style turntables for music enthusiasts and collectors. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities for vintage-style DJ equipment in entertainment venues seeking a nostalgized ambiance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heavy-Duty Premium Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl1000res-direct-drive.md) - [Dynamic Multi-Use Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg.md) - [Clean Modern Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl40cbt.md) - [Colorful Commemorative Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-sl1200m7.md) - [High-Fidelity Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reference-10-turntable.md) - [Pre-Adjusted Entry-Level Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-e1-turntable.md) - [Premium Direct-Drive Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-directdrive-turntable.md) - [Industrial Aesthetic Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-automat-a2.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm-1.md)