Denon DJ PRIME GO – Portable DJ Controller and Mixer with 2 Decks, WIFI Streaming, 7-Inch HD Touchscreen, DJ Set with Lights Control and Rechargeable Battery

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While it might not appeal to everyone, I’m happy to see a fully standalone 4-channel offering from the industry juggernauts. It’s also quite expensive, but if appearance and functionality are your top priorities, the Pioneer OPUS-QUAD is worth adding to your shortlist.

Another option is to go standalone, but not all-in-one. For example, a set of XDJ-1000s (which are like baby CDJs) and a mixer accomplishes a similar task, just in separate pieces. In fact, I use this setup here in the studio all the time… original 1000s and a DJM-850. Paddle FX – The simple paddle FX is easy to use and heaps of fun. While not as detailed as other options, there is enough here for you to incorporate FX into your sets. available sample banks let you load your own or the pre-loaded samples to the performance pads and assign the output to any of the channels or the master output. Where the sampler is assigned to the master output, you can control the volume level on screen. If you are a working mobile DJ you’ll need to consider if it’s easier to transport a smaller controller with a laptop.prime go is new in stores and we have main sound differences to other prime stuff, popping mic sounds with the on off buttons and no vu metering for inputs.

When it comes to having a fully featured, fully standalone DJ system capable of running without a power source for 3-4 hours –complete with the build quality and inputs and outputs expected from a professional DJ, this really is a unique piece on the market. And it’s all housed in an ultra-portable form factor, while running an OS with the most intuitive UI on the market."

Want help choosing gear? Grab your free PDF: The Digital DJ Gear Buyer’s Guide 5. The SD card slot in the front is a great idea The above all seems a more than fair compromise for such a tiny unit, and the feature set overall means the unit is perfectly capable of being used to DJ in a professional environment. Versatile Display –The 7-inch touchscreen is bright and responsive. Plenty of variety to select your preferred layout though the font size might be a little small for some people.

PRIME GO has all the creative, hands-on features and power you’d need for any style of DJing. With 2 channel line faders, crossfader, capacitive touch jog-wheels and expressive 3-band EQ, you can shape and blend your audio to sonic perfection. Take the music into another dimension using PRIME GO’s assignable beat-FX module, in-line Sweep FX and Filter for added audio manipulation. All things being equal, if given no other info, this would be my general recommendation for a Pioneer standalone unit. Sorry dude, you paid the high Prime GO price not because of soundquality of the unit but because of the screen, battery and R&D behind it, including man hours invested into EP. Latest News Algoriddim Launches All-New djay Pro For Windows Algoriddim Launches All-New djay Pro For WindowsControl different effects easily by moving your finger across the screen to create unique effects in the most effortless way. I got some hands-on time with a unit at a Denon DJ press event, and this article and the accompanying video are my first, hands-on review. Expect a full review from us in due course. The hardware

All-in-one DJ controllers tend to be fairly expensive, and while the SC Live 2 is by no means cheap, it is still noticeably more affordable than some of the other options on this list. Despite the lower price, you still get access to all the core features you need, including a full mixer section, capable jogwheels, and a fantastic screen. When this device was launched, the general consensus was, “It looks great, I love it… but what would I use it for?” Algoriddim has announced a new version of its djay Pro app for Windows, now including features ported across from the company’s Apple apps, including digital vinyl system (DVS) control, Asio support, and Algoriddim’s take on real-time stems, Neural Mix. Read this next: Algoriddim djay Pro AI v4 For Mac, iPhone & iPad Review “We’ve completely … Continued Standalone systems are also much more similar to what one will encounter out in the wild, when playing on flagship DJ players like the CDJ-3000. You (or your friends) need only to plug in a Rekordbox or Engine-prepped library on a USB drive, and you’re off to the races. The XDJ RX3 is an outstanding Pioneer standalone controller. This controller has an excellent selection of features from the Nexus series. It has impressive and effective DJing effects to add spice to your DJ sets. The pad functions are fully fleshed out giving you access to even more creative choices.New Main FX for Denon DJ Hardware - over 25 new and enhanced FX (many of the same FX featured on the RANE FOUR) If you want to integrate an audio-visual element into your DJ performances, the addition of StagelinQ connection means you can create and control easy lighting and video performances direct from the controller. Additionally, soundswitch and resolume control add another layer of functionality to your AV shows. Perfect for all Types of DJ Removing the laptop tether not only frees you of some cost… it also frees you of potential issues that are out of the manufacturer’s control. For example, you don’t have to worry about some Windows/Mac OS update, or weird driver issues, getting in the way of playing music. Telling people to leave their trim-gain knobs at one physical rotation spot (or narrow range) is bad advice. That only worked for him because he was using test signals of known level. The big beautiful screen, the on-jog displays, and the user interface are all on-par with the current flagship hardware. Other than a combined display and slightly smaller jog wheels, it’s hard to differentiate them from a CDJ-3000 and 900NXS2 setup.