I own 2 S9's and just recently added the Rane 72 MKII. The sound quality on the Rane 72MKII is second to none.

The USB ports on the Elite are a Godsend. It's basically acts as a hub where ports are limited. It deserves a bonus point for that.

Great Review! One thing, though: The RELOOP ELITE MIXER is actually built for the RELOOP MK2 8000 HYBRID INSTRUMENT TURNTABLES! Those usb plugs on the back panel you couldn’t figure out are specifically for the turntables. Once connected, it UNLOCKS FEATURES FOR THE MIXER AND TURNTABLES. It appears that RELOOP created the ELITE and MK2 8000 for TURNTABLISTS by TURNTABLISTS. I think most DJ’s who aren’t into that aspect of the culture would find some of the positioning of the knobs, etc annoying, and out of place. Together they are designed to assist the turntablist to push the boundaries of his skills! I think you should do ANOTHER REVIEW on the ELITE from that particular perspective, as it is the PERFECT mixer when COMBINED with its mate the MK2 8000 HYBRID INSTRUMENT TURNTABLES for turntablists!

I made up my mind last week and I went with the Rane 70. And I’m getting mine tomorrow!!

lets see if Allen & Heath takes over Traktor from N.I. and puts out an updated Z2 MKll. I still have a Traktor Z2 that I use, but here's really no other options in the $500-$1000 range for turntablist. A lot of DJ's like the Elite, 70/72 & S9 but don't want to pay that hefty price for them. I don't think you would have to do too much, stretch it about 2 1/2 inches, upgrade the Innofaders to the latest, double-up the pads and move them above the faders, add on board effects and decide if you want to go with the paddles or not......and there you go, Traktor Kontrol Z2 MKll!

Great video. The categories are probably the best way to evaluate mixers I’ve seen.

My Elite came with a bleeding fader right out of the box also. I was on the waiting list for a Rane 70 and the company sent me a reloop overnight and took $200 off plus gave me the option to trade it back for a 70 when they restocked. I never looked back after a few weeks using the reloop Elite. I love it, and Ive used a few 70 s since then including the ATRAK edition and I dont regret my decision ever. Overall I'm happy with the reloop and for $200 less then the rane 70 I cant complain. All the mixers in that price range are amazing and you really cant go wrong with any of these but the S9 is the oldest and the fx are not as flexible. Innofaders are butter and in my 20 years DJing its the best innovation I can recall.

I have the Rane 70 and I love it. But without a doubt, all three mixers are really good!

The video I've been waiting for, two thumbs up! I'm about to flip a coin, but I'm leaning toward the Reloop Elite over the Rane 70. Unless Pioneer changes my mind with an updated S9 in the next 50 days. The new mixer will be a birthday gift to myself!

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Great review and comparison. I like the features of both the reloop elite and Rane 70. One thing I have noticed while using them both is the sampler volume on the Rane 70 is much better.

Best mixer review ever . Thank you man 👍

New to your channel. But love your analytical breakdowns.

The Rane sound quality is leaps and bounds above all other mixers I've used. I'm assuming it has better digital to analog conversion in it. The one thing that my 72 seems to be lacking is in the microphone preamps. There's a graininess to them that sounds terrible and not nearly as good as my Pioneer. Great review bro!

Great review, I'd buy the 70. The only thing I didn't hear about was looping. The Elite has an encoder that is -to my opinion- the best way to loop and instantly change length. Much easier than the buttons the two others use. Still buying the 70, though! :)

I have the reloop elite and absolutely LOVE it. Will probably buy another mixer which will most likely be the seventy. ^^ Dont really need the screen of the 72 (mk2) or the pioneer djm s11.

Thank you so much! Absolutely needed this video peace 🙏

Looks like I made the right choice on my Rane Seventy purchase!

I just bought the Rane 70 as a Battle Mixer and a fan of O.G. style HIP-HOP D.J. BATTLES and mixing/ scratching etc.. but also to help pay bills and just have fun as a D.J. I mostly find myself doing weddings and anniversaries and sometimes the occasional Holiday party. which I enjoy doing and the money pretty decent overall. the Rane 70 punches the Ticket for all of those types of uses. i've done a good amount of research {including watching your channel to learn alot about the use of these Mixers} before I pulled the Trigger for the purchase. it's 2023 Summer time... and I felt I needed that upgrade to really dive back in to GIG. work now that it's absolutely not ILLEGAL to be free.. { for a couple of years it was illegal to be a free American}. so since I sold my Numark NS7 III and some other gear I needed to upgrade anyways.. so it was back to you tube research and google and guitar center and sam ash and etc.. checking on the gear I need and want for my style of deejaying.. the Rane 70 to me is the best bang for the Buck$ but these comparisons are good to see the difference in Size and aesthetics and features so thanks for your personal and professional D.J. opinions on these things. u always speak on the good and the bad. thats fair.

Excellent review, love your honesty and opinion! I feel like I'm missing something because I have never played on an S9! I have a Rane70 and I am very happy with it. Only thing it is missing is a Magville crossfader!!! But I will be installing an innofader very soon!!!!!

Great video man. Im surprised no one has done this before but I love every point you touched on🙏🙏

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Hi clev, really enjoyed you vid as usual, think there missing a huge section of “Sound Quality “ of the Audio cards -thats really the bottom line what you get from those awesome mixers. Stay safe and keep on your amazing work, Hige thumbs UP from Israel.

EXCELLENT video CT!

Thank you very much, exact the comparison that I needed. Top content. Now I hope for some price reduction till I saved enough money💸😁

Great video man. Came across it when looking for info on the Reloop. I'm looking to get into mixing, no plans on scratching. Mainly using my record collection and Serato occasionally. Seems like these are mainly geared towards using a DVS. Do you have any recommendations on a mixer that would fit my needs? Leaning towards the Reloop at the moment, but interested in anything else

Maybe you should mention that the Reloop is about 500 usd cheaper compared to the other two

Great objective review CT.........!!!!!!!

We do understand that these are considered "battle" mixers, right? Battle mixers don't need a lot. You don't have to just battle with them. But that's how they're marketed. So, it's kind of unfair to judge them for other than battling. Most party mixers have four channels. It would be nice to have a TRUE 2 channel party mixer. They kind of do, like the DJM-450. For battling, they have to at least keep the crossfader clear of knobs and buttons. If it wasn't a battle mixer, all the knobs would most likely be on top of the mixers, rather than in the front of the mixer. XLR connection aren't really important. At least not for batting. I still see DJs pluging RCAs out their mixer to another mixer using a sound system. Also, not having independent controls is what makes it a TRUE battle mixer, to me. You have to be fast with your movements. Probably why I don't consider the Rane 72, Rane 70, and Reloop Elite a true battle mixer 😂. My choices will always be Pioneer S9 and Rane 62. It's a "free" country, you buy what you want and use it how ever you want. I'm just saying that these are marketed as BATTLE mixers. Check out ALL your options before buying what's popular.

Is there a capable company that can mix those mixers into a perfect one, and ask only $999.99 for it?

As much as I would like to have one of these, I can't justify paying that much... why is there such a void in the intermediate scratch mixer range? It's either Numark Scratch/Pioneer S3 entry level stuff or rent payment S9/70/Eliite...

well good to know what other djs think from this features of these 3 mixers. i wish they will be on a 4chanel mixer too. i know mixars did a 4chanel mixer with those features. but i don't like the overall quality of it. further i want a traktor compatible mixer. i used traktor since my beginning of dj-in in 2003 (@ the age of 9 years) and i don't feel comfortable to change the brand of software on wich i learned my skills. i know serato and rekordbox are in some points the better options but its for me like an old friend^^. rane is compatible with theire latest product-line with traktor but like i said: just 2 chanels. and i love toi mix on 3 or 4 chanels. if some of you ask: i mix mostly drum and bass.

Great review Cleve

Good vid. I’m a bedroom DJ, I like to work on beat juggles, scratching & mixing. Mic is not an issue for me. I’m upgrading from Rane 62…I bought a new Mac with an m1 processor that the 62 doesn’t support (arrg!) Do you have a recommendation between the S7, Rane 72 and the Reloop Elite? I’ve seen a few vids suggesting the Reloop is better. I’d appreciate your thoughts. Between the 70 and the S7… it seems the S7 is more accessible vs the 70 have better in line faders and build quality. (I don’t take the mixer anywhere typically). I’m looking to make/produce dope isht. (Note: I also like what I’ve heard about the midi features on the S7, so either the others have similar?). I appreciate your input. BTW subbed!

The MAG3 & Mag4 faders are trash. I had to swap them out for an Innofader on my 72

all three are great though the S9 from Pioneer needs an update as its getting old.Between the Re Loop Elite and The Rane Seventy there isnt much to choose except that the Elite is cheaper.I like the Seventy and it may be a future purchase but im not in any hurry because i have a Numark scratch that on a price performance ratio beats all of these .How ever if you were to hold me down....er and demand i choose...i guess the Seventy would just about win this race..

Thanks so much for doing this. Can you do the updated version with Reloop, Ranes latest (72 MK2?), and Pioneers S11?

I am torn between the Reloop and the Rane 70.. was looking at the S9 but after the reviews I can only see myself deciding between the 70 and the Elite

Excellent analyze

Vestax 4 life

Great grading, my next concern is two USB spots for Laptops, because 2 laptops i own and gonna be using Soon, possibly....🧐😁’ we shall see...but i still enjoys my S9 by pioneer, Rane is next up in my life, Terry great job ....👍💥

Great review

Good comparison review 👍- I still like the S9 over the other 3. Mostly because I use both Serato and Rekordbox. So I will wait for an S10 or MK2 to upgrade. Also, not sure if the Reloop or 70 have auto beat detection for the effects.

Now the effects and abilities options on S9 make S9 great!!!!!! But the pads do need more upgrade if pioneer decides to upgrade, feeling varies to me Terry with pads, .5 is cool for Rating for S9 i would had given a 1!!!!! Truthfully

Hi, Thank you for the revue. I have a djm s9 , happy with this for serato, just fine. But for analog vinyle, s9 pre amp aren't good. My mixars duo (my backup mixer) sound better ! I want to upgrade s9 for Rane 70. How are flex FX on Rane 70 with analaog vinyl ? Pre amp are much better ? For you, it's a good décision ? Thank you !

If you had a choice to pick a rane seventy two mk1 at 1800 bucks or a reloop elite for 1000 $ Which one is the chose as an on hand dj that has used both! The thing is i wanted to get the rane twelve mk2 as controlers! Is the elite mixer a good match for those controlers? Given that the twelves and the elite mixer Will cost 2500$ And the dual twelve mk2 with the seventy two mk1 Will cost 3k Which one is a better buy? Also bonus the elite mixer could be bought with 2 x reloop rp-8000 mk2 And the case for 2800$ I am mixed up. Given i have phase mwm as well!

I think I’m the only nerd who uses my DJ gears I/O for production 🤣. My old SL3 was my main interface in my studio for years since I stopped using it for gigs.

hey terry great video sir and i think i found my answer to what ive been searching for been on the fence about buying the Pioneer DJM-s7 or the Rane 70 because they have them usb slots too hook up media players. as i go a new laptop with less ubs ports.. the pioneer list on the mixer 5V 500mA same as my usb ports on my laptop. but i like the features on the rane 70 BUT you just said thier two usb slots are only 2.5 volts ? i went and looked at the rane 70 owners manual and it dont say ? can you confirm where you got your info from sir thanks its came down to these two mixers so i need to make a decision soon :-)

but if it had never bleed you would have never known that the innofader was adjustable so I think its good they did it for first time users that are not aware

Well, I agree all the conserns about your ratings as I also have the same taste as you when it comes to all features those mixers does, except one thing . is the crossfader on elite as it comes with innofader, does it really works well than other two cross fader? Innofader buttery super resposive open and close etc, well pioneer and rane do the same thing , i wouldn't feel any difference on those. I had reloop rm 90 and i did installed innofader on it. but it wouldn't impressed me as i expect. so my opinion you would knock off the additional .5 on elite and add that to the s9 , because it's a kind of old now but they build this cross fader for scratches first. just my opinion not to judge, and i respect you for all your hard work for explaining , reviewing and help making decision to buy the best equipment in the market. Peace - Love from Dallas TX

The S9 maybe dated but let's not forget how long the Rane 57 TTM 57 was out before being dethroned. Now, if I was in the market I would go with the Rane 70. Although I would get the S9 if it was reasonably priced for such a dated mixer. The Reloop is nice and the inofader is a plus, like the Numark Scratch, and adds value but its lacking some key components in the rear.

Hello, how important is the " slicer mode" for a DJ. Cause I couldn't find it on the Rane seventy. Is there a way to do the same with Hot Cues. Best wishes to you.

It may not matter lol but the Mixars Quattro and I think the DUO has instant doubles. You just double click the library scroll nob and it will sync to exactly the same spot the other deck is at.

I have the Rane 70 I just got but it doesn't seem to have a sharp curve on the CF. From the time you open the fader until you hear sound is more than other scratch mixers I've used. Is that normal?

Rane 72 users were gifted the Instant Doubles and Silent Cue with Firmware 1.5

I'm thinking reloop too but the hardware effects are really hard to give up

great review! i have the s9. I wont be changing it to anything until the s10 comes out- maybe a fairer comparison (when it arrives )to the rane and reloop? Also no comparison on sound quality?

Hi ... you mentioned the 2nd rane 12 USB-A port is only 2.5v and can’t be used with phase dj ... but can it be connected to the second USB-B port on the rane 70 (assuming you don’t have a second laptop connected it)?

Does the headphone cue on the Rane 70 ever get in the way when doing things like doubles or beat juggling? This was a problem with the old Vestax 05 Pro, and it looks like Rane placed the controls in pretty much the same region. Really curious to hear your thoughts as this is my only concern holding me back from dropping on this mixer. Great video as always.

Man I was going to buy the 70 mixer until you said I can’t use the effects along with the sampler. 😢. I don’t want to buy the 72mkll just for that but it’s looking like it might be.

When my Mixars Duo break I’ll get the Rane 70

I got the S9 and Rane 70. Both are good but I noticed my 70 had some latency when I was mixing. Had to go into Serato and turn the latency down. If any one knows how to activate the sample and FX from the 70(without touching the laptop) let me know. Just got it this weekend 10-17-20.

Should we be expecting your CDJ3000 review

"We're gonna be grading on a curve" > proceeds to explain exactly not grading on a curve Just nitpicking, great video ;)

Thanks for the video. I'm not sure which way to go myself, back to the S9, to the 70, or to the Elite (already ruled out for me). I'm also wondering why they didn't put Deck Swap on the Rane 70. It would be sweet if Rane's mixers could automatically read BPM via an analog system the way Pioneer mixers can. I'm not completely impressed with ANY of the so-called "professional" DJ mixers that came out after 2015. I think that putting controls on the front is a bad idea UNLESS the controls are recessed and very visible, whether that is by color coding, backlighting, or anything that makes the controls very obvious in a real-time DJ setting. Even a very simple layout on the front panel would be good. I hear there will be a new version of the S9 coming out. I'll be patient and see how things pan out before making any more 'high-end' purchases. At this time, in my opinion the S9 still makes the most sense (for me) out of the above 3 options.

Where does the new 72 jawn fall into place here ?

lol cleveland it's RELOOP ELITE! NOT PIONEER

What is a dedicated silent cue?

S9 : not class compliant -> 0 Wouldn't recommend it even with a deal. I hope they changed this on successor they teased on. Could become unusable with any Windows/macOS update or if you buy a new computer.

The S9 should lose a point due to the fact that the crossfader isn't crisp until you change the bumpers...and even in that its not as sharp as it should be ..imo (meanwhile the s9 is the one i use)

Rane 72 MKll is really cool

The S9 is getting outdated but I still chose it over the 72 because it was more straightforward. My biggest gripe is that you can only do one effect at a time. I just wish it was a little more customizable like the 70 or 72

com certesa a quilidade de audio do rane e superior

I still think the s9 is worth buying right now look all battle dj what they are using

After using the Elite for 2 years, The S7 for one year and the 70 for 3 weeks, I would go with the Rane 70, Built quality is 👍.

Bless Up

The all Copy the s9 like straight up

Hats off 9️⃣💯🎩

S9 over the reloop any day, lack of hardware efx is a deal breaker

In a few months piooner release the DJM - S11 TRUST ME

Rane winner 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊Terry

I hear the rane 70 is amazing but I’ve been on backorder for two months I don’t want the S-9 but dammit they in stock

No big deal if your running an external mixer.

3 crappy mixers (all digital) none of them bothered to include decent pre-amps... ideal mixer would be Such as the Allen & Heath PX5 Fully analog with Digital circuit and audio interface + Pads + Phase DJ.... this would be all times best mixer ever.

Who grades out of 3? 5 or 10 is surely a better system. Your grading out of 3 numbers but state at the start that your not going to use one of the numbers. 🙄

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s9 is still the best.

lol rane 72, S9, elite and last rane 70 ( here is the top)

We all know all u guys want us like and share just god damm pick one mixer at the end

Very informative video. No DJ can deny that all three are top of the line mixers. Check out the music at walthits.com.

$3500 in mixers 😢

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Yooo, the S9 got 2 USB

I hate, for lack of a better term, when you compare my beloved s9 against these second generation mixers. I understand your points and all, but it can't compete. Nobody in there right mind should buy this mixer over the others. Please stop putting in battles they can't possibly win. Apples should go against apples. I have an idea for a video for you. How about a head to head comparison of the iPhone x vs the Motorola Razor 🤣🤣

Reloop elite worst mixer ever , only one channel A is for PC second is useless , buttons are cracked and everything fails , bad quality os sound cheap plastic not happy with it

Pioneer is trash

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