If this proves to be reliable, this may be the perfect device for mobile DJs.
Posted Jan 17, 2019, 9:27 PM UTC
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If it's Denon, I'm guessing this thing costs upwards of $7k?
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$1600-$1700 USD I believe
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What makes you assume that? This controller will actually be the most expensive piece of equipment that Denon DJ has for sale. Followed by the MCX8000 at $1300 and then the SC5000/x1800 at $1000
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True that, Denon certainly isn't the high price leader by any means, when I first saw the intro video it just screamed 'ultra-premium', but after looking it over, it's pretty smart looking
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Denon expensive? I think you mean Pioneer
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I'd rather keep my laptop separate; If the controller goes, I could still play off the laptop.
The playback zones are pretty rad, though. I'm not sure if you'd need to run cabling for the 2nd zone or could send via bluetooth, but that'd make cocktail hour a little easier.
Serato support is confirmed for this as well
If Serato ends up fully supporting this controller it should be a game changer. I never used the mcx8000 so maybe someone here could educate me, but the 8000 require a laptop to work with Serato?
It will be supported, but Serato doesn't have any standalone versions - they need a laptop.
The standalone functionality is handled by Engine Prime.
The mcx8000 can play without a laptop. But I think it is limited on amount of some you can use. Also you have to prep every single sd or USB stick before hand. While the prime 4 can still analyze your music on the fly.
I prefer having a laptop in the loop too. But honestly if was to go the standalone route this would probably be my choice. Even though the jogs are smaller than I prefer.
More often I find the laptop going.
Ok, but the point is, would you rather lose one piece of equipment or two?
I guess I know what you mean. But I feel to have a good laptop/controller setup you are going to have to pay $1000-$1500 each for your setup. So you might as well buy a all in one system anyways. But that's just my opinion. You could always go the route of buying 2 SC5000s and a prime mixer I guess.