Yeah, as you say - it's a scratch DJ's dream!

Thanks for sharing! Don't think they make it any more

REV5 is made for Serato, that's why.

It's a shame their prices have risen so, so much.

Yes, great unit!

It is a beast!

Oh yea, really but is it standalone or you gotta connect to serato to play, hear sound

I just got myself a Rane Four, not used it yet but can’t wait to jump on it 😃

There's always something new around the corner...

Was this review sponsored by Pioneer?

It is too expensive when you add in the price of the Serato software. And no, nobody sponsors us, we are paid for 100% by our students.

@@digitaldjtips more expensive than your mates controller that you nominated (and have to buy serato to use on that too??) 🤣🤣

If you want to use your own mixer, DVS is the way to go.

I doubt it

Don't think so, this is not a very common feature.

You'll need a sub but you probably won't need RB Pro, the supplied version is fine for most people.

@digitaldjtips thanks 😊 that helps much appreciated.. another thing wud u create build mini sets/playlists on streaming app or on software/virtual dj or is that much of a much/same thing. Thanks again dermot

Yes, it is, but you need to have bought Serato.

I had this last year. Enjoyed it, but was super bulky to take to gigs. Opted for FLX10 instead - much better setup and more portable.

We have stuck to controllers here, not standalones. Hope that helps.

hi, its a very good controller, you can scratch , mix, innofader compatible, large pitch faders, independant fx section (i think there isnt a new controller with these type of fx section), dvs , etc. the jogs have good response. For the price is unbeatable!!! And full serato.

ahhh if i remember well, it works without power supply also. Im not shure...i forgot that. I sold mine a couple of months ago, but im gona get another one :D

Yeah, as long as all works fine.

@@GroundBeatDe Hey ! Thank you for your precise response! I finally bought the Mixars Primo in perfect condition (the protective plastic was still on the jogs! The previous owner used it as a backup controller) and I must say that I am amazed! the manufacturing quality of the metal, the number of connections: combo / XLR / RCA MIC/ 6.35-3.5. the size of the jogs (bigger than most other controllers), and as you specified in your previous message, the long pitch fader, the double fx section is a real plus. I also ordered a mini innofader, all for less than a new DDJ FLX4... I'm confused!

Any Midi controller can do it, the Pioneer DJ XP2 is made for the job

@digitaldjtips oh, never heard of that. Thanks a lot

Fair enough!

I think honestly to save on processing power, and to get closer to that "club standard" layout. By allowing the mixer section of their gear to have FX functionality independently it actually frees up CPU for other stuff.

@@Garrett_LCD thanks. I’ve often wondered about that.

Bought a FLX10 last year, but preparing to sell my Denon Prime Go for a Mixstream Pro Go, as it allows Serato DJ Pro, has inbuilt speakers, and 12V output for good quality sound on mobile gigs...

@@DJShaiGuy it's really good imo

It's primarily a standalone, hence it didn't make our controllers list.

Not sure what you mean/are talking about.

We prefer the REV7, we think they removed too many features from the REV5. We'd go for the Rane 4 over it.

@@digitaldjtips Both are a more expensive than the rev5 so of course they have more functionalities. The main reason I think the rev5 should be in it is because of ergonomics. Just like the rev7 everything is in the right place. Much space between faders and most importantly, the jogwheels are free from faders and buttons near them. Having faders on the right side of the jogwheel will accidentally cause you to slide it when beat juggling. the same goes for hitting cue buttons located under the jogwheel. As Serato DJ is more curated towards open format Hiphop deejay style of mixing I think these ergonomics should weigh in more heavily. The new function auto mix is actually really dope to use because it allows you to use your creativity elsewhere.Of course you can change the bpm when you synch up the tracks manually but to have a button do that for you is something which is very welcome at open format sets. I actually use it a lot in my sets, even for the smaller pitch shifts like one or two bpm's because it's more smooth than doin manually. The Rane is a beautiful machine too. Stems control and hardware effects might even be better than the rev5 but some of the functions require you to push more buttons and shift options which tends to slow down the proces a bit which isn;'t that handy in a open format style because you want to have your functions more instantly. I would definitely like to see the magvel pro fader and up faders from the rev7. I think they won't be able to fit the rev5 in though because of the height of the rev7 which tends to be a bit higher than the rev5. Also hardware effects are a big plus and a LED for parameters etc would be. welcome too because now you have to check your Serato screen for those.... But the options left on the rev5 are still so nice I still believe it should be in the Serato's best controllers list because the flx series is more catered towards recordbox dj's so they're less capable for Serato then the rev5 which also has excellent stem controls and scratch banks...

You can scratch on both. If you want your life to be simple long term and you think you will be using Rekordbox equipment long term, a switch may be a good idea. Only you can decide though!

Stick with what you know Serato Pro is the easiest interface to use. I've tried switching to Rekordbox but I don't like the way it sorts your library I much prefer Serato crates.

That’s a shame, we checked with them at the start of the year and they said it is still current, but things change…

@@digitaldjtips what you recommend in its place?

Controllers don't come with stems, software does. Any Serato controller, for instance, can be figured to work with stems.

Yeah you could be right!

Agree, gear is something to move past to get to what DJing is really about.

@digitaldjtips I'm still using my Pioneer djm T1 for traktor it's like 12 years old but it's solid. I also have a midi mapped for Serato, Rocking out with what you have is what it about!

That is an argument which certainly can be made.

We cover standalones elsewhere Todd. Great to see you're doing your homework over the long term, that's wise.

As I said clearly in the live show (designed to allow our students and subscribers to take part) we have full, pre-recorded reviews of every single one of these units in the full, written reviews which we also have, all hooked up and demonstrated. So no, we shouldn't have done that.

@@digitaldjtips Believe me, you should have. Short overviews showing and comparing what's out there on the market is exactly the kind of content people first google for when they're in the market for a new controller. It's the very reason why all these annually top 10 items for various gear are such a popular format. Deep-diving into individual reviews is what you typically do in the next phase, when you've nailed down your list to only a few devices that match your criteria.

⁠@@Drrolfski Sir, DDJT is an epitome when it comes to creating DJ related content for not only novice and aspiring DJs but also for Pro DJs. They have a plethora of content in terms of articles, videos, DJ courses, etc. Some content is general, while some specific to an area of interest but every piece is worth to a group of viewers. Phil and team are one of the best in the industry, hands down. 👍🏼

​@@djbeatmarshall And your point is? Just because DDJT has a lot of content doesn't mean all that content is equally good. The opposite actually. Point in case: Not wanting to miss out on the clicks, they release "reviews" the moment the NDA is lifted, which hardly gives them time to properly test equipment. Let alone putting it through it's paces in a live environment like DJCityTV does for instance. Sometimes resulting in half-assed "reviews" where they can't even be bothered to hook up equipment and properly demo its pros and cons, which we saw with the Traktor Kontrol X1 MK3.

We have! Check the site