The Future of DJ Controllers | Denon Prime 4 (Review)

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VLOG 312 - The Future of DJ Controllers | Denon Prime 4 (Review)
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@Karizma231 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best things about this to me is I believe it would be way more stable then relying on a laptop, as we know are prone to crashing.

@kutasimusic 5 жыл бұрын

I am really tempted by this Denon, but my biggest concern is the software support/compatibility issues here... When Denon came out with the SC5000 everyone was raving about them, but they haven't really changed the business since then. Apart from some - probably paid festival DJs - you can not really see many Denon players/mixers in night clubs. What I can see is that a lots of people getting rid of Denon gear for the fraction of the original price... Honestly this never happens with Pioneer. Yes, I tried other brands and any time i went away from Pioneer I was never satisfied with the 'feel' and functions of other systems... It could be only me, but there is a reason why Pioneer is there. Nice video though! :)

@srnm4824 5 жыл бұрын

Valid points but Denon has opened a development shop in NZ with 20 developers assigned to the Prime gear only (can google this if you like). It is a huge investment which should start to show its benefits very soon. I think they have what it takes to rise up now that they have a huge dedicated team (unlike when the SC5000s were first released). As it stands, I think the Prime gear is much more powerful than the Nexus lineup and if this new team resolves some of the issues with the software (Engine Prime), we will see more DJs switching to Denon (unless Pioneer either steps up and/or reduces their prices). I for one am so glad I sold my overpriced NXS2 setup and bought the Prime setup (SC5000/X1800) and put money in my pocket too. I will never again pay the kind of money Pioneer charges for nothing (NXS2 had an additional hot cue button and the price was raised by about $400!!! which is robbery; my SC5000 has 8 pads and I can play 2 tracks at the same time on one deck for less than the price of the CDJs.) Just my 2 cents.

@DanHey08 5 жыл бұрын

I need this controller in my life.

@TeleporterM11 5 жыл бұрын

This Dj unit is a blessing. I have been waiting for years for it to be available with this type of tech.

@tvaccount6211 5 жыл бұрын

Roger Starchild been out over 10 years but without waveform display, you’ve been waiting 10 yrs for waveform display??

@alanaban3519 2 жыл бұрын

The best 4 chanel on the market /

@daveb8795 5 жыл бұрын

I essentially had this setup 2 years ago with a Neumark iDJ Pro and iPad with Spotify integration. I moved to a DDJ-1000 and now the trend is going back to tablets.

@errickbrandonstone9875 5 жыл бұрын

How was it was a tablet and spotify all that was needed or will it still need updates from a laptop? Im really interested but if i still have to go and by extras ill just get the ns7111 an follow my first mind

@daveb8795 5 жыл бұрын

It worked well. You slide the iPad into the middle of the controller. It ran on Algoriddim’s Djay software. Spotify was built into it. I only upgraded because I felt like I should, I played on it in clubs for about 2 years with only 1 hiccup. My iPad had AT&T service so I could DJ in all sorts of unusual places with access to millions of songs I love my DDJ-1000, but the iDJ Pro was super easy and convenient.

@errickbrandonstone9875 5 жыл бұрын

Easy and convenient is exactly what im looking for im a die hard wax dj that switch to cdjs but im not a laptop guy so im still trying to fight it if i can lol appreciate your response.👍

@THEOFFICALDJBL1TZ 5 жыл бұрын

Tbh I would buy this so I can get rid of my laptop and it seems more efficient djing on the Prime 4 instead of having a controller and laptop which creates more space when djing more issues just like if the Laptop lags, breaks etc... Definitely gonna buy one.

@Discvultures 5 жыл бұрын

Just keep in mind that if the monitor breaks or for some reason it stops working that means the controllers no good too. Thats why its good to keep them seperate

@a.j.r.n.3815 5 жыл бұрын

@@Discvultures You can still connect your your laptop as well. maybe even denon will offer a screen replacement.

@claesweicher223 5 жыл бұрын

I've been playing exclusively on Pioneer and own an XDJ RX2 (Mostly because the industry dictates it) but this unit convinced me on first glance! This is going to be my next controller!

@scottyj9150 5 жыл бұрын

Finally somebody who isnt blind sided by paying over the odds just to have the Pioneer logo on a dj controller! I've just ordered a prime 4 too, and cant wait!...

@rjpeace3003 5 жыл бұрын

Yes please demo more of this controller.

@BigBlockEntertainment 5 жыл бұрын

I hope Pioneer DJ comes out with an updated controller to match this. I like it a lot but like you said I want large platers like the DDJ 1000.

@djcvmusic1 5 жыл бұрын

BigBlock Entertainment now they have no choice but in past 2 years ago people ask them but they avoid to save CDJs sales

@JustAnotherThisDJ 5 жыл бұрын

1200 is due out allegedly

@djscottymaxx 5 жыл бұрын

Pioneer needs to come out with an SZ3 that has screens, is Serato and Rekordbox/video/karaoke compatible, while still keeping all the features of the SZ2, with moving platters. That would be the ultimate controller. I dont care if that mofo had to be another foot longer it would be badass 😂

@sunderjirahim 5 жыл бұрын

It looks great and I am sure its functionality is top notch but I used to use the NS7 and switched to turntables with Serato DVS. You can't compare the feel of the turntable platters and its weight vs a controller. Just my opinion.

@deejayrepeattvofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Whatsup Barr...got mine a few weeks ago and definitely the future of dj'ing with the stans alone units coming into play. I know Pioneer is the staple of choice for dj's cause of the money behind the product and standard in the club industry. After working with the ease of this unit and the leaps DENON DJ has come as the LISTEN to the dj's advice and it shows. Amazing unit and easily to use both systems such as Serato amd Engine Prime.

@TraxionDJs 5 жыл бұрын

What if the screen fails or breaks? Can you hook up a laptop and run Serato for backup? Also can it do videos?

@melpol2005 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great question

@recralex 5 жыл бұрын

Not videos but yes you can use it via USB with your laptop

@srnm4824 5 жыл бұрын

It's a fair question that a lot ask but honestly, what if the screen on a computer fails? why do people expect it to work if the screen fails lol And who is to say it will? I've owned 5-6 tablets in the last few years and none of them had a failed screen :) just saying.

@bboymac84 4 жыл бұрын

SRNM true these DJs are pussies. Try something new!

@justsomelid4402 4 жыл бұрын

@@srnm4824 why so many tablets

@marcalmerasmusic 5 жыл бұрын

For me future is already here Algoriddim Djay with Spotify access. What else can somebody need ? Reloop’ mixon 4 controller is a beast and when used with an ipad pro 12,9 inches it kills Denon by far. Spotify integration is THE future.

@mm-2018 5 жыл бұрын

Did they ever get offline mode sorted out?

@marcalmerasmusic 5 жыл бұрын

Not yet but Imho it’s just a matter of time before they do it. 5g is about to come and all seems to go toward cloud based. Of course i never said a hd with local files was not a life saver in emergency situations but having access to millions of tracks at a fingertip was a must for me. Itunes app is about to close this year, and itunes store too, streaming will be the standard anytime soon. Djay has everything a DJ might expect (their last version has even too much features for me). I have mixed entire nights with nothing but 4g and even 3g connections and spotify only, it works seemless. Any thought about Djay guys ?

@stevendale7658 5 жыл бұрын

Yeps you got that right

@grandmaster-grouch 4 жыл бұрын

marcalmerasmusic you party alone a lot?

@jeffdubia 5 жыл бұрын

My first wedding is in the books. Could not have gone smoother thanks to the videos that yourself, Rick Web and Jay Book put out. Thanks for time you put into your videos. Much Love

@RefugeetheDJ 5 жыл бұрын

That screen is beautiful. Im surprised you didn't break any of the front knobs with the way you were banging it around.

@orgonsolo6291 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts four years hence, Denon made a classic. The Prime 4+ is like the Technics 1210 to the original 4 being the 1200.... Looking f forward to seeing what they'll come up with next

@DjCosmic84 5 жыл бұрын

It's a great controller. Finally proper competition for pioneer rx and rx2. For me there is no point to use laptop if we have that advance unite as denon prime4

@lancelandore5866 5 жыл бұрын

Price?

@DjdoubleedgeRegg 5 жыл бұрын

First off, let me say thank you for such a thorough review. Seriously, I randomly picked 3 vids on this controller and 2 of them were Dennon vids...but I enjoyed and understood yours best. *Yes I liked the specs and all that Dennon spoke on, but if I did a video, it would be most like yours. Now, fyi, I am an old school 80s DJ and I've only have in to the digital controller thing in the past 5 yrs. I still use my Tech 12s when at home. But when it comes to controllers, I've tried several. Pioneer DDJs, Traktor S4, and Dennons. At first my favorite was Pioneers...but when the Dennon Prime MCX8000 came out, it was a great change of pace. Been using it every since. Last month I started having trouble with my 💻 MacBook and I tried running my setup on a PC laptop...#HatedIt!!! So I was hoping to find a good stand alone setup that had a great display. This Prime 4 All In One is off the chain. I expect to pick one up in the coming weeks. Thanks again for your efforts on this vid. #DJ4Life #OldSkoolJunky

@MrAli171 3 жыл бұрын

Totally Agree

@ZETONEproductions 5 жыл бұрын

Love my ddj 1000 but it lacks connectivity for sure A ddj 1000 with Midi port to sync external grooveboxes etc 2 USB storage connections Network connection

@DJGarza 5 жыл бұрын

Can wait to leave my MacBook Pro at home!

@steadymanos 5 жыл бұрын

how is the ergonomic.. do you have to reach out to type for a song.. reaching out will take a toll on your back.. I bought a Odyssey case and after 5 hours of reaching out to type on my laptop.. my back starts killing me.. just saying.. you mention u can plug a keyboard, how about a mouse.. that would save my back.. LOL

@Jeanuwine 5 жыл бұрын

You have to get a Odyssey back brace.. the one with the shinny chrome straps.. 😁

@Jeanuwine 5 жыл бұрын

Djs wonder why I got red of my gigantic case?

@steadymanos 5 жыл бұрын

@@Jeanuwine so it hurts your back too leaning forward to type a song.

@deejayfal 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem..reaching over kills your back. I wonder if you can hookup a keyboard, and keep it off to the side.

@steadymanos 5 жыл бұрын

@@deejayfal bar said you can hook up a keyboard to it..

@adamg6849 5 жыл бұрын

still stumped with the whole dont want to take laptop out complaints. We carry hundreds of pounds of DJ equipment as mobile DJ's. Your telling me finding space and my god - having to lug an extra 4.1 pounds of laptop with all that music and processing power plus stability in a backpack is deal breaker - SMH. These stand-a-lones are nice - provide another option. But not having to take laptop to me provides no added bonus. Always wondered why the controller hate was out there.

@1djrick 5 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly. I use a NUC desktop with 27 inch monitor. I'm bringing in subs, not crying about the computer. I would buy this and still bring my NUC and monitor, because I have been doing this long enough to know that shit happens.

@lag3432 4 жыл бұрын

I’ll give up laptops when these systems can do everything VDJ can do. I’m giving this system a try though.

@wanderleybarros7989 2 жыл бұрын

Ae como que faço para deixa configurado nela. A opção das músicas que já foram tocadas. Elas ficarem já marcadas pra saber. Teria como fazer isso nela DJ 👆🏻🙄🤔

@Lordblanca 5 жыл бұрын

You can plug your laptop into the prime 4. But can you do laptop switch off. IE. On person is using traktor then another person will come up behind with serato or virtual dj. Can we switch from one dj to another. I know the unit is compatible with these DJ softwares but can you switch off. Can you please do a review on that. Thanks

@JoseHeredia 5 жыл бұрын

*drooling. I wonder if there is an Auto Mix feature for cocktail or dinner time?

@hotzemusic 5 жыл бұрын

Jose Heredia that’s what the zone feature is for! Use ch4 to send a playlist/mix out to a whole other sound system.

@visionelitedj 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and if you are not using the zone out in another room, most speakers have two inputs, so you can zone out to the same speakers to take advantage of the continuous playing playlist.

@supastardjfrosty 5 жыл бұрын

Yes there is, it will continue through a playlist.

@WeeShooey 5 жыл бұрын

I DJ now with a lot of video’s, also karaoke gigs. Does this work with video?

@supastardjfrosty 5 жыл бұрын

Not by itself. No HDMI or any video out. You will need to continue to use Serato Video or VDJ.

@TheSethGZ 5 жыл бұрын

They say you can play video from resolume, soundswitch and timecode

@supastardjfrosty 5 жыл бұрын

Thinking about it further, you could use a USB to HDMI adaptor. As long as Denon has a way to route the video it could work.

@karimsadouni4758 2 жыл бұрын

Very good new machine. With exland sound. .I think all. Dj need this

@matthewbohn765 5 жыл бұрын

Barr, quick question.... have you ever played a gig using CD's or vinyl? Something without a laptop? Its amazing. I cannot wait for this to drop, Ill gladly be picking one up. Cannot wait!

@vapingdj9038 5 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best product review i have seen on the prime 4! awesome job, you make me want to start doing product reviews over here in the UK and not just me doing DJ gig logs, i always look forward to your videos :)

@isettech 5 жыл бұрын

About time to upgrade my Cortex media player. It worked great with smaller libraries, but would glitch badly in a search while playing music on a larger drive. Did love the rack mount dual deck design for managing a media library and even supports USB drives in larger sizes. It supported a USB keyboard for keyboard searches instead of a virtual keyboard and keyboard shortcuts for for switching decks, play, cue, search, etc. It was my main requests deck. The keyboard function was not well documented but a fantastic addition as the media player lived in my outboard box and could be cued and searched from a small wireless keyboard. Does the Denon support a USB keyboard for search entry and hotkeys? Loved the search function with a keyboard. Just type a word and the results are broken out by artist, song title, album, folder, etc. and as text was not a hot key combination, typing would switch to search regardless of what else it is doing. Made search super easy. Typing diamond produces results of artist such as Neil Diamond, and songs containing the word such as Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. I hope the Denon search works the same and can use a USB keyboard.

@djfredgarde702 5 жыл бұрын

I'll stick my Pioneer DJ DDJ RZX and looking forward new DDJ-800 controller.

@nosoyononofuiyo5200 5 жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues whit the rzx so far????

@djfredgarde702 5 жыл бұрын

@@nosoyononofuiyo5200 NO, I used them during live concert arenas & stadiums which I don't have any problem with.

@DJTEDDY507 5 жыл бұрын

I'm all about switching to an All in One system. I own two Apple MacBook Pros, but every time I do an update on the software I'm scared of losing my entire music library. One of my laptops is from 2012, I did all the upgrades to include switching the HD to an SSD. But I honestly don't know how much longer Apple will support it. Having an All in One system remove those concerns from the equation. The other advantage is that I can create playlist with any device and just add them to the Denon Prime 4.

@RealLifeDJ 5 жыл бұрын

Very well put together video for an unboxing and first look! I already don’t use a laptop as I have a Pioneer XDJ RX and this product looks exciting - Will you be DJing with the Prime 4?😎🎧👍🏻

@proverbialwhatever 5 жыл бұрын

Denon DJ have been the only company in my opinion to really work to close the gap between the standalone software and laptop software experience, and bundle it in with hardware that really takes advantage of that upgraded software potential. I am sure that Pioneer DJ won't be very far behind, I can only see the standalone share of the market catching up with the laptop share when wireless music streaming is eventually implemented into the software.

@DJHYDEHEART 5 жыл бұрын

I have a Pioneer DDJ SB3. It has helped me through some good gigs, but it's time for an upgrade and this bad boy seems like it would do the job just fine.

@jakewilson7505 4 жыл бұрын

Here is a scenario...at a wedding and guest requests a off the wall song that isn't in my playlist..using my laptop I can get on, search for it and find it and download it. With this can you hook up your laptop and search on a laptop and drag and drop into the controller or do you tell the guest sorry don't have it? Also what type of media files does it recognize? Mp3, Mp4, Wav, etc...

@campincampbells2573 5 жыл бұрын

Two big concerns 1) the extra work for prepping my music on a laptop and transferring to it (if it has bpm supreme and iTunes able to be put on it yes it will catch) 2) needs to have a DJ pool and wifi connection to look and get songs at gigs as requests

@srnm4824 5 жыл бұрын

1) if you install a HDD in the available bay underneath, you can just plug in the unit to your laptop and it will see it as a HDD and do all your work without having to transfer anything. 2) It has wifi and it will support a few streaming services.

@jooelewis 5 жыл бұрын

Denon Platters are small, but if you get used to that, the unit is great.

@djtravismcguire 5 жыл бұрын

I have a really big question. Has anyone actually got theirs yet? Denon DJ's Facebook page is full of nothing but people pissed off because they pre-ordered in January and STILL haven't received one. It was "released" May 15th, yet I can't find a single person that has recieveed theirs.

@spind1 5 жыл бұрын

This controller is a great back up unit as I use my pioneer DDJ1000 as my main kit !! I would purchase this as back up unit and take with me to my mobile gigs.

@Jimbob_Offical 5 жыл бұрын

are u going to be doing a few gig logs with this new controller, to see how it preforms on the road?

@djm-beat7836 5 жыл бұрын

how about if you have 3 djs playing music in a club? how they will load their library?

@prodj.mixapeofficial6431 5 жыл бұрын

2 usb slots, 1 HD, you can use 1 slot to play while the 2nd is installed for analyzing.

@Robnoble206 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck flying with that massive thing not to mention trying to fit it into most club dj booths.. also make sure you bring an XLR to RCA cable cause most venues only have one main out so you'll prob be daisy chaining it into the DJ mixer... but to be fair, the build quality is surprisingly decent especially from Denon which usually known for entry-level devices, although those trigger pads are garbage... I also question the software and would have more faith in this product if this could run Traktor and/or Serato. Did they build the software specifically for this device or has it been on the market?

@geoone9435 5 жыл бұрын

Not ready to give up my laptop yet, but this is exciting to see what the future of mobile DJing will bring. Good Review.

@djarymusic 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to buy this, but I decided to buy 2x sc6000 with mixer and it was a good decisipn

@mikebeats7448 5 жыл бұрын

Dj Barr good review 👍🏼 IMO the Prime 4 is way too busy looking The biggest visual weakness is the jog wheel size., they should be more Adult size. just my opinion, 😃👍🏼 SHOUT OUT TO ALL! -Mike Beats

@srnm4824 5 жыл бұрын

Size doesn't matter, it's how you use it LOL

@TeleporterM11 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Denon

@yescasalfonso8232 5 жыл бұрын

how much memory can it with stand as far as all the music we carry on our hardrives?

@hotzemusic 5 жыл бұрын

Yescas Alfonso officially it supports a 1TB internal harddrive as far as I know. So it can read a volume of at least 1TB

@DJKEYS-br1xh 5 жыл бұрын

Tons and tons

@MrBomer213 5 жыл бұрын

Dj Bar a quick mix in this mixer would be nice , even better with the music you like 😁. It would be nice to play a mix of yours in my car , I drive long distances 🥵 . Have a bless life 😄

@virgilwilliams2378 4 жыл бұрын

Bu their's no HDMI video output port to hook it up to a display monitor, or USB to hook up a keyboard to type. I want that also.

@moltenpros 5 жыл бұрын

It is almost perfect. Video features are missing. If it could support video mixing and have a HDMI output then It would have been perfect. I am still waiting for a standalone mixer that offers video.

@alexestrada542 5 жыл бұрын

Damm I can't wait till Traktor comes out with something like this, this will take laptop away 100% this is the future

@DJSt3rling 5 жыл бұрын

how does this compare to pioneer's rx2? I know this is 4 channel and the screen is bigger. the mixer also can analyze mp3's from usb on the fly. but are there bugs? any issues? quirks? reliable (no crashes/freezes)? Worth the money?

@djelibklyn 5 жыл бұрын

It will be some Serato ready soon

@bfields112 5 жыл бұрын

Barrs can you do a video on your photo booth??? I'm thinking if adding this service, but I dont know where to start

@kuba017 2 жыл бұрын

I have question about hot cues. I was trying Prime 2 today and there was one thing I couldn't figure out. Whe I use my MC3000 together with Virtual DJ I use a lot of Hot Cues. The cool thing is that each time I use any of my Hot Cues and then press CUE button music stops at the last Hot Cue I used instead of going back to "main" cue point ( the one next to PLAY button ). It's so annoying that in Prime 2 each time I am testing my Hot Cues I have to find the way to go to the one I like. For example I want to jump to one of them and prepare loop... If I just pres hot cue button It starts playing and I cant set the loop. I hope you understand what I mean. Is this possible to make Prime going back to last Hot Cue I used? I was testing only with original OS without updating.

@djmiggy8332 5 жыл бұрын

If it has an app that can download music (legally of course) this will be the end of laptops for djing

@tvaccount6211 5 жыл бұрын

DJ Miggy hardly, Denons not exactly first choice for DJ’s and most already have a massive collection on a computer, no backup option either

@anthonyandras6111 4 жыл бұрын

Being able to install a hard drive differentiates this controller from pioneer gear. I still do believe that the feel of the XDJ-XZ is better overall. I would be interested in doing a sound quality check between the two units for analog inputs.

@specialzxda 4 жыл бұрын

Great review mr,.... I have seen lots of other stuff on this prime 4 and decided to buy it, I am a 57 year old D.J. that's fed up with carrying records and c.d.s around, and never used a pc before, as it is in it's flight case it for me is heavy but handelable , and as never used a pc b4 now find myself putting all my C.D.s onto a laptop and tryining to then put laptop to primme 4 a problem as knowone like mme has done it b4, I need help,

@grandmaster-grouch 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered mine. Looking forward to dmx control. Word has it denon is engaging the Ai industry and plans to use Dpirme4 as its ai platform.

@robertspence4901 4 жыл бұрын

I am a totally blind DJ, my question about this product is. Is it all touchscreen what can I do like with the pioneers in there’s a button on the turntable where I can change the folders or is everything touchscreen in the middle of the mixer. Can somebody answer that question for me

@koolguy4ya 5 жыл бұрын

Can check Digital DJ Tips here on KZfaq. He covers more features about this unit.

@marcusgarcia504 5 жыл бұрын

Ive never DJ'd with a laptop. Lucky enough to do Vinyls and CDJ's. So the PRIME 4 really excites me. Pioneer doesnt have a product that matches it yet. They do in a 2 channel but not a 4.

@brandonshabazz255 5 жыл бұрын

How does the jogwheel compare to the Pioneer SX series? Seems like it might be the same size but I hate the responsiveness of that platter which is why so many of us prefer the SZ.

@djdayoh438 5 жыл бұрын

Really stepping up the production bro! Great work!

@1973djmarc 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Barr I got a question? First of all it was cool to meet you for the first time of me and my girlfriend in Mobile Beat this year. I can’t be a Baller like you (lol) But I can’t afford the metal trusses silver that you and webb has I have the cheap black trussing (single) I put two gigbar 2.0 and two small 60 watt moving heads on it (Sorry I have no picture for it) it works and with the gigbar they work nice . Your thoughts

@1DjScarface 5 жыл бұрын

NOPE... serato for life, but if I had the controller I would still load a 2tb SSD into the controller as a backup for laptop problems or I’m feeling extra lazy that day

@Koopakid917543 5 жыл бұрын

I got to use this thing and I was super excited about it but I ended up kind of hating it. It is really small like you said and the operating system it uses is pretty weird. Its not super user friendly, it would probably be easier to plug a keyboard into it. I feel like this controller is for a very small niche of people that there is almost no point in making it. Eventually controllers like this might be the standard but for now im gonna stick with my laptop and controller.

@lavonzellwashington7948 3 жыл бұрын

Do this controller have Wifi Ability to download a song on the spot like a laptop?? We all have had that event when someone come up to your with a song from Wayyyyyyyyy back that their aunt really loves and wants to hear at the party and you need to download on the fly really quick!!

@marxsoundaudioservices6160 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you released this video, I've been taking in as much watch time as I can find about the Prime4 Did they release the HORIZONTAL wave form update yet?

@djdazr2008 5 жыл бұрын

ive been keeping a close eye on the release info from Denon and horizotal wave forms are coming soon. not out of the box tho

@CHARITH1991 4 жыл бұрын

I m ready 💪 o yeah baby ♥️♥️

@DjWooPig 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job my friend!

@DeBanked 5 жыл бұрын

This is amazing, i wish it would have larger platters but i have small hands also, it is what you are used to i guess. Maybe there will be revisions because this looks as it will be killing it

@kevinlewis9063 5 жыл бұрын

I've been looking at switching to a controller from my CDJ's. Pioneer, Traktor, Numark, Reloop, Roland etc all have Solid Controllers. That internal storage option and that touch screen is the game changer. That feature sets that unit apart for me. Everyone has a good controller with Serato, I can still use Serato if I want but I don't have to. I wasn't gonna buy a new Macbook pro because I have silly little problems with mine and apple hasn't been very helpful. I was gonna buy a 2015 Macbook 2nd hand cause I can't handle the trash apple makes now, but you know what I might as well buy the Prime 4 and go back to pc and I can keep my current 2014 MBP as serato back up or if I wanna use my old set up or turntables.

@DJ_MH_Remixes 4 жыл бұрын

I have wait 10 years for a full controller like this 😁

@paulalexander4235 5 жыл бұрын

im a video dj all my music is mp4 sometimes i play out without video screens but if i need to run out a HDMI can i plug my laptop in a use this as a controller for my laptop runing on rekordbox ?

@stevenledbrook562 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a Mobile Retro VJ in Tasmania Australia, the prime would be useless to me, there's no Video Out connections like a composite video or HDMI to send video to an external monitor. I'm guessing you can connect your laptop to the Denon Prime 4 via USB and use your existing software on your laptop like Serato Video or Virtual DJ. But that defeats the whole point of buying this product since you buy it to get away from using a laptop on gigs. So this would just be an expensive controler, looks great, but without a roadcase designed to protect that screen it would be smashed in transit on your first gig!

@WhySoBroke 5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the software inside is miles behind Serato or Rekordbox 😞

@gusgomez7660 5 жыл бұрын

HentaiAnimeArt and there’s the problem been complaining to Denon for a long time to fix that software and they do nothing

@djscottymaxx 5 жыл бұрын

DJ Gus Gomez pioneer is pretty much done listening too. Look at the SZ1 versus the SZ2. They made the 1 compatible with rekordbox but the 2 is not 🤔🤷‍♂️. Maybe Im f'd up but isnt a sequel to a movie supposed to be better and improved? Why in the hell come out with two like controllers and the 2nd version is lesser, oh wait the air horn, siren, noise, and bass drum effects are supposed to make up for its incompatibility with Rekordbox unlike its brother the SZ1. 🤨

@srnm4824 5 жыл бұрын

Although you are correct, you are comparing a computer software to a device software. It is unfair to compare the two as the computer software companies (Serato, RB, Traktor) only support their software and depend on you to but the hardware (the computer) where in this case, the manufacturer (Denon DJ) would have to do both. Just an unfair expectation in my opinion. Another example would be the software inside a CDJ2000NXS2 and RB -RB would be more powerful than the CDJ.

@danhenry8163 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet looking piece of machinery damn I really wish for one

@JUNEORJUNE 4 жыл бұрын

JUST GOT MY DENON DJ P4, CAN I USE THE SK hynix Gold S31 1TB 3D NAND 2.5 inch SATA III Internal SSD

@nightcrawler3787 5 жыл бұрын

They are people that still use vinyl and physical media

@ThisIsNotASafeSpace 5 жыл бұрын

point being?

@nightcrawler3787 5 жыл бұрын

@@ThisIsNotASafeSpace I get tired of people saying what people don't use when it comes to some form of media

@shockwavez 4 жыл бұрын

It's 2020 is it still in beta version?

@yimmydeep 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think denon prime 4 is a good inversion for beginners or sc5000?

@user-rx3xg6xc1p 5 жыл бұрын

Do you sell clean music on external hard drive?

@fc4783126 5 жыл бұрын

I do

@alexzanderking1556 3 жыл бұрын

i jumped straight into the sc6000s

@Y_NAUT 5 жыл бұрын

I’m completely ready for the untethering.

@melpol2005 5 жыл бұрын

My simple question.. Can u still use Serato dj with this unit?

@compositecomposure 5 жыл бұрын

eldjgasolina djgasolina yes Serato support will be possible

@alanhilder1883 5 жыл бұрын

Did you check before removing the screen protection, you know what happened to those phones?

@angadchana2087 4 жыл бұрын

Just wondering out of 10 what would you give the denon DJ

@TVCANALSONIDERO 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations !!!

@lag3432 4 жыл бұрын

You mention you migrated your serato crate, is it possible with vdj?

@official_dj.chickle6739 5 жыл бұрын

I rather stick with serato and my laptop, Mostly because I love my turntables, also what if someone request a song and you don’t have it. How would you be able to download it with that controller?

@DJKEYS-br1xh 5 жыл бұрын

See you can bring your lap top with you..As another tool. Have it at the ready..Thing is you are not relieng on it

@louguzzo4977 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I want to lose the laptop. Buying this next month!

@bretmelton7116 4 жыл бұрын

I think the unit is right on time

@1973djmarc 4 жыл бұрын

Do you still have the prime 4 or you were just demonstrated it?

@bradbykevin 5 жыл бұрын

Did Pioneer come out with something similar to this about a year or two ago? Looked for it on their website and Zzounds, but didn’t see it so it must be discontinued.

@patrykb9091 5 жыл бұрын

Are you gonna use this out at a gig?

@alflores505 5 жыл бұрын

Lucky! Lucky man that shit look fucking crazy!!!

@supastardjfrosty 5 жыл бұрын

Supposed to work with SDJ soon. That should address your concern.

@supastardjfrosty 5 жыл бұрын

Just pre-ordered one.

@supastardjfrosty 5 жыл бұрын

And returned it. You are forced to pick a BPM Range so it analyzes songs and assigns them within that range. If a song is outside the range, than it halves or doubles the range. No big deal for EDM DJs, not good for open format DJs.