Denon DJ Prime 4 Review & Demo
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- Here is our complete review of the new 4 channel all in one Denon DJ Prime 4 unit. Find out about how the equipment works, what features it has and our personal opinions on it.
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What would you recommend transitioning to a better deck from the SB3 this one or the MCX8000
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In my Prime 4 When i down the volume fader jogwheel light not going white ...i seen in ur video time 9:20 to 9:33 its working so, pls help how can i fix it in my prime 4. Pls reply
I've owned a Pioneer - SX1, SX2, SZ1, Numark - NS7II, Stanton - SCS.4DJ, and both the Traktor S4 and Traktor S8.
THIS thing has made me a Denon Convert in totality. The Audio-Out SMOKES every rig I've ever owned or played with. I even prefer it to the NXS 2k setups I normally get stuck with in-house. It's so damned beastmode it's almost criminal.
I LOVE my Prime 4 dude.
How is the reliability? I remember the old Android phones had everything, but crashed half the time. I honestly would have gotten this thing if it wasnt for the small ass jogwheels and the computer software which seemed a bit behind.
Seen practically all the Prime 4 videos - really enjoyed this one, love the detail you went into..
Everyone who still wants to use samples, here's my trick for you:
You can drag your whole samples in a DAW (Audacity is for free) to a song (leave some space between them) and mark the individual samples with hotcues. Now you can load this track into a deck you aren't using at the moment and you have a "Sampler".
actually not a bad idea, cue them and you are ready to go, maybe a whole sample track with hotcues for the pads. Must not be a song 🤔
This is FAR from "Your Trick" dude. I've done this since I bought the DDJ-SX 1 in 2015. It's a standard trick for DJ's to drop in samples and branding-bombs...
@@dooshkanoo2122 you destroyed him 😂. I been doing that forever since 2008.
@@djarjunreddy Who cares? It's still a nice tip for people to use. Stop being dickheads
Thanks a lot Jamie for taking the effort of making this great video! It was helpful in deciding to go for the Prime 4 or the full SC5000 set-up.
NICE! Been waiting for this, thanks for the extensive review :)
Excellent and comprehensive review of this unit. I tried waiting for the S4 but I'm pretty sure that thing won't be in stores for the next 2 years. The Prime 4 looks amazing. I like what Denon is coming with.
Very nice unit & awesome review, thanks dude for all the work you put in
Hey Crossfader Team, thank you very much for the great, valuable tips and tricks on the subject of DJing, your vids are so clear, structured and essential that even as an experienced DJ it is fun to watch your tips again and again. Thank you ..... I like to be a part of Crossfader 🙏🙏🙏
Good review. As a wedding event contractor, that hires my crews including the DJ's, these things are Cats Meow. For a Solo entertainer I don't know. What I do know is that Denon DJ Prime 4's are my front line systems. I use the Denon DJ Prime Go's for wedding ceremony music. They really killed it there too. It just simplifies things.
Cracking review Jamie! Thank you for posting 👍😁
This is by far the best DJ unit i have seen, if i had the money i would. MOST DEFINITELY have this piece of equipment. Denon has perfected the ultimate machine for the future or beginning D.J.
Thanks guys, ordered while watching, the connectivity to Resolume is a game changer.
Denon is the Future.
One thing I'd LOVE to see which you already touched on slightly is the ability to add Pad FX. This would negate the need for a laptop for me completely. If you could map your choice of FX to the pads via software or through the controller itself - this would set it apart from everything else.
Amazing video btw!
This is my next purchase in terms on dj gear! This is one of the reviews that convinced me to try something else outside the rekordbox ecosystem! I wish to have the same price like when launched now it’s 400 pounds+ on top since was released bit frustrating but yep it is what it is! Good peace of dj gear future proof
By far the best in-depth review and instructional video of of the Prime 4. Better than the Official Denon guide videos. BTW the prime software is also improving big time. It now analyzes tracks better than Serato and Reckordbox.
Amazing review, thanks! I fell out with NI Traktor many years ago because of crap hardware and poor support. This looks like it's worth investing in.
Thank you for your review the best one yet mine is all paid for just waiting for shipment
Thank you so much CROSSFADER!You are the best
We would so much appreciate a demo with Ipad and Djay pro as there is no video on you tube to give a comprehensive review.
Absolutely fantastic tutorial I’m sold on it I’ve been doing things with music since the late 80’s to the present from dancing on MTV on a show called the “GRIND” in the 90’s to being in all types of music video from famous rappers and R&B artists I started To DJ About 1995 or so on some turntables that were made from wood no lie the frames of them were wooden I’ll never forget and it was strictly straight vinyl with some no name mixer set up on some milk crates in a damp basement you know with that one light that keeps flickering as we stood in all types of puddles and stuff lol to moving with the the times started to DJ at some popular clubs in New York for a while to huge raves all across the east coast mostly underground ones then moved to festivals and then came to a crashing halt and I mean crashing halt I was in a serious head on collision it took me a long time to use my left arm again needless to say I’m 47 years old soon to be 48 and the only thing I’ve ever been good at is trying to do good to others being the best father I could be to my two son’s and last but not least MUSIC and after this review there’s no way I’m not getting one of these i have an opportunity to start my own business up doing weddings and other party events on a very high level like with the stars with a friend that has 6 Emmy’s for the work he’s done and has a successful camera business we’re he shoots weddings for the stars and is a great friend of mine for 30 years and offered me this opportunity and long story shoot I stumbled on this page seen this tutorial and just before I seen this I was going to tell him forget it but after it I’m doing it so thanks man very inspirational I appreciate it a lot oh and sorry about this long comment lol I’m sure thanks would have worked just fine lol but I’ve subscribe liked and obviously commented I’ll have to send you some videos of some of the gigs I do if you want them let me know peace
Great review in depth ... thanks
denon made the pioneer rx series look like a joke compared to this
true dat!
Yeah it did. I've owned a Pioneer - SX1, SX2, SZ1, Numark - NS7II, Stanton - SCS.4DJ, and both the Traktor S4 and Traktor S8.
THIS thing has made me a Denon Convert in totality. The Audio-Out SMOKES every rig I've ever owned or played with. I even prefer it to the NXS 2k setups I normally get stuck with in-house. It's so damned beastmode it's almost criminal.
I LOVE my Prime 4 dude.
no the Pioneer DJ SB3 is cool :)
@@djrednitro4116 its a stupid toy for bedroomers
Thanks for your review.
Just got my prime4
Will you recommend it.. i need a mixer
DENON should do some kind of launch giveaway competition to get the hype going for something this well thought out as a unit
i think im going to save up all my change to get this one. the last time i bought a denon product was properly about 2006 (pair of DNS-3500) and they are still going strong so what does that say??
just bought it and learning, nice video ...
nice video,should teach beginners dj with denon prime 4 so they can learn how to manage this powerful equipment
Denon comes of age.Well done Denon.Pioneer are good but this market needs real competition.I have used Pioneer and Denon and i have always thought that Denon had great potential.Their latest products have shown they mean business
Very thorough and extensive review, this kit looks amazing! I am always teetering on the edge of buying a new controller but always seem to be waiting for the next innovation. Will there be a version of this coming with motorised jog wheels? To me that is the deal breaker as I'm a scratch DJ and want that feel. Otherwise it looks great. Only other feature I feel could be implemented is a way of raising the screen into a "hovering" position somehow above the mixer.
Some type of solidly built riser mechanism to bring the screen up closer. I'm tall and can imagine having backache after spinning on this for 4 hours which is my standard set length (or longer!)
When I DJ at the moment my laptop is set up so I'm not hunched over to look at it and select tracks. If they could get latency down to zero, a wireless controller would be even better. Could that bring cost down? Remove the screen and allow a tablet to control it? Just a thought. Great review!
Amazing review 👍
Nice review!
Thanks for your feedback,it's been really useful ,did have my heart set on buying the xz but now i'm definitely swaying towards the P4 ,pioneer has lost it's mojo ,Denon seem light years ahead
Thank you so much for this tutorial! Going to be doing an unboxing as soon as I get mine! Very detailed video on the ins and outs of this new powerhouse controller!
Fanstastic consolle! !!! Dj max from italy! !
Finally been waiting
Denon ..in earlier day's...they made only big and very expensive products only for studio's and mastering..in 1989..I bought they're awesome casettedeck...."DRM800A"..it was very expensive but truely a Masterpiece...Denon allway's stood for Top-Quality..and still they do.. :)
gixxerboy555 this is not that Denon. Denon sold their DJ business to in music a few years back. They also own Rane and unmarked and some other brands. Big corporation with many arms so the support will likely be lacking and it’s also incomplete as the software isn’t ready. They are rushing it to market and I. A few years they will abandon it and want you to buy a new model. Where as the Denon of old would support it for years.
@@scottfrost317 Sad to read this.. :(
@@scottfrost317 This koment is bulshit... Denon DJ is still Denon, Denon Pro + Denon DJ - Both divisions are now part of inmusic corp.Denon has invested $ 20 million in a new development software team only for Denon DJ product. Support is much better than a few years ago... I´m working for Denon authorised dealer. I know a lot about this topic. I've been interested in Denon for over 20 years...
@@martindjmartin4909 exactly 100%
Great suggestion for a Prime 2! A more mobile version with still all the great features for mobile Dj’s
In a firmware update, for someone who incorporates live musicians and singers without having to hook in an external mixer it would be amazing if those effects engines could be used for other effects than echo such as delay/reverb, to add to the instruments. I’m sure that a firmware update could allow that mic to dip into those effects that would be regularly used on a Yamaha MG mixer and save the additional setup. Amazing product.
Honestly this is the best review I have seen of this product. Everything about this looks amazing except for the jog Wheels. If they could put jog wheels on this like pioneer put on the DDJ 1000 I would be all over it
Yeah the jogwheels are weak to say the least lol. Its like how can you have such a nice rig and have such tiny jogwheels?
Well made video, very talented.
Its worth noting not to rule out the MCX8000 which is now half the price of the Prime4. But with the latest firmware update is now a really great reliable stand alone unit. I have the MC7000 and really wish I paid that little bit more and got the 8000. They are all amazing good value for the spec you are getting.
Thank you so much
Great review, great controller, consider me converted.
Oh , iam gonna buy this , cuz i saw you and i trust you
Love this unit...1 feature I'd like to see as a Serato DJ user is the ability to turn the waveform colors. I'm not a fan of Denon's color choices for those and I'd like a more familiar look if possible. Other than that..I can't wait to try this thing out at some point.
Fantastic, detailed review mate... You've convinced me to upgrade from my Pioneer XDJ-RX to this! Off to pre-order one now :)
The xdj-rx is amazing though why do u need more
@@3star2nr Touch screen... 4 channel mixer... More effects... Need I go on?
@@WeDoTechdotNet do you actually need any of that to get the job done
@@3star2nr It should perhaps allow you to provide a better job... or at least make the job easier... so why not?
3star2nr fuck off dude let him buy what he needs. Damn mind your business.
Zone out volume should be adjusted in the settings so there are no accidental bumps mid performance.
It’s actually really sad how Denon DESTROYS Pioneer gear in every single way, but people still choose outdated, overpriced gear like the XDJ RX2 simply because Pioneer is “club standard”. CMON people we have to break this monopoly position of Pioneer so that they are forced to innovate and lower their ridiculous prices.
Well done Denon, I’m leaving Pioneer behind and gonna buy the Prime 4 tomorrow.
R.I.P. Pioneer
Then somebody with Jack Daniels walks by and......ooops, sorry, hahahahahahahaha
I was on the edge to buy the XDJ-XZ but figured I go look what denon had to offer. This is night and day, what the f pioneer... I think I will buy the prime 4 for sure now
Its simple, style over substance is the reason people still buy Pioneer equipment.
@@shigziedj not all style, they still have the best jog wheels which is the main part of the system unless u a beat sync button dj. they are using tried and tested software and hardware that replicates their higher end cdjs and nexus mixer, sure the prime 4 has some good features, the fx aren't as good as the pioneer XZ, experienced dj's would rather go with a product they trust and can rely on.
this controller looks like shit and beauty matters unless youre a Satanist
amazing
I'd like to see a record level meter on the touch screen. When I record on the Prime 4 the recording levels go up and down. Would be nice to see it on the screen as I'm recording mixes.
Dope! What are all the programs we use with this, like Serato?
Can you please explain Move Cue to Loop In, Time Format, On Air Mode, and Pad Lock more?
Bought the sx3 but when the warrenty ends this controller or the updated version will be my next purchase
Please denon don’t leave me out in the cold like you did with the MCX 8000 when it comes to future updates... please release necessary updates regularly...I am a loyal in music customer practically had every controller you guys released also a proud owner of the rane 12 and 72
They updated the mcx8000 in November. Its now at V2.1
only took them 2 years for an update
i think this is an awesome looking unit. however for the most part pioneer is the club standard.. this unit looks pretty large - might or not be heavy -- however if i have a gig at the local club -- am i going to lug this thing around - or would i just make my rekord box usb stick for nexus? not knocking this product at all its sick... i wish this around a couple years back!
I’ll be getting my prime 4 next week my SSD drive will be in tmrw. I’m coming from Traktor and all of my music is on a external drive. I bought the adapter for the new SSD hard drive.
Can I just click and drag my whole collection to the new drive?
13:15 Yes please repport it to dennon. I thinks it isn't complicated to patch that :-)
Samples (Like Serato DJ has) would be great! I already own the MCX 8000 and the main reason I bought was to use it without a laptop. This new unit is light years ahead of the 8000. Now if they can bring the Engine Prime software up to speed...
The 8000 is still a great unit. Especially with the V2.1 firmware that came out in November. Have you upgraded yours ?.
@@dj_paultuk7052 Absolutely! I'd love to have the one large screen though. I'm tired of relying on laptops.
Hello please where can I see the advertisement of wearecrossfader where Jamie Hartley is explaining crossfader
Danke!
Is there a way to alter the bpm of the effects with like a tap bpm button like you would find on a separate mixer? In case the unit reads the bpm of a track wrongly etc
You can manually edit tracks via Engine Prime (I recommend the beta version, actually) on a laptop, then connect to your P4 and drag and drop to your main source (I have a 1TB 2.5" SATA drive installed in my P4). If you know Serato and prefer it, the P4 is Serato compatible and you can load everything you've ever edited in Serato into the P4 unit with all of your preferences applied.
can't quite work out if you are just really good at showing all the features... or if this is better than a pioneer RX3 etc. It looks amazing.
The engine Prime program is the question and it always has been with Denon time will be the true review on this unit my biggest concern for me would be the screen its nice that you can move the screen but I hope Denon used a good quality ribbon cable cause many of them dont hold up to well after being flexed over time it will be getting move a lot doing mobile gigs.
yep
Hello! I need your opinion.. I have a roland dj 505 and I have some issues with it (known roland play/pauce bug) and I can't find a way to fix it. Shall I buy a MacBook pro 2018 (that has some issues with serato) and stay with the roland controller or buy a prime 4?? Is it reliable enough? Does it have any issues and does it get hot?
Does Talkover change the recording level? I want to use that when live streaming but I want to record my mix. Also, does the mic go to the recording?
JUST GOT MY DENON DJ P4, CAN I USE THE SK hynix Gold S31 1TB 3D NAND 2.5 inch SATA III Internal SSD
I'm having a blast with my Prime 4. But one thing I haven't been able to find if there is a vinyl stop mode that I can setup on the play/pause button. Can someone let me know.
I’m sure you found it now 2 years on? I’d not let me know
are you not able to display your BPMs with 2 decimals, instead of just 1?
Just bought the prime 4, coming from a mcx8000... Let's see what she can do!
@steven s she's an absolute beast... Highly recommended 👍
Can you do instant doubles?
Wow nice.....
DJ-LLaMMA here quick question...
DDJ or CDJ or PDJ? which is best for a crossmix between most BPMs?
Hey man, do you know of any similar stand-alone units that have stems as a performance function? I want to get away from software but having stems on VDJ has been so useful I can’t imagine leaving them behind lol
None as of yet!
That's a beast.
Meanwhile in Pioneer Dj headquarters: *panic mode*.
Couldn't the click button still have unlimited effects?
Awesome review.. I want one!! Will I be able to continue using Serato DVS or any DVS vinyl set up? 🕊
Yes
Hi bro .. I saw the light in the middle left and right out put are on and binking all the time that cool.. Why my denon prine 4 why don't see the light is on.. Something on my setting.. Please help me out i new on DJ's... Thanks have a wonderful day
can we switch from Serato to USB drive or the other way without stop the music or restart the Prime 4? Thanks 🙏
Sometimes I think it's a pity Pioneer is club leading. Look at this thing man, it's amazing and for the money a no-brainer.
Очень хороший, информативный обзор ☺️👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏…
Please, all manufactures should deeply consider a display output in these flagship consoles. I am 57 and still playing, but sight gets worse time by time, and the possibility having an wider monitor would be great. My setup includes a 27 inch touch screen monitor.
In my Prime 4 When i down the volume fader jogwheel light not going white ...i seen in ur video time 9:20 to 9:33 its working so, pls help how can i fix it in my prime 4. Pls reply
Also pls can you give me a few sites so i can mix on my laptop whilst i wait for an answer?
Denon Prime 4 or XDJ-RX2? (2 channels use primarily)
The jog is better than xdj rx2?
Would it be better to get 2 Denon sc5000's and a mixer?
Helloo , which one is better.....
Numark or Denon
is engine scanning key as camelot or you have them scanned before in mixed in key?
engine scans key and you can have it listed as camelot is want
@@kraalwig thank you !
bruh do you know how to change the waveform form blue to rgb on xdj rr , screen wave rgb
thanxxxxxxxxxxxx
J'M琉阳 you change that on your USB settings when putting tracks on your USB (where you name it etc.)
Nice kit 4 channels but I keep my rx2 and keep waiting for the next evolution
🤭🤭🤭🤭 they've failed
If they add the ability to put more BPM counters all over this thing, I hope they allow the ability to hide and remove some of this visual "cheat" or "training wheels" stuff from the displays everywhere. Some of us want less visual info and customization in that direction.
Having the effects rotary encoders notched wouldn't reduce the number of effects you could scroll through any more than notches reduces the number of tracks in a list in the browser the main encoder can scroll through. I presume they didn't notch them so they could optionally be used for continuous functions.
I actually think this is underpriced. Should have been priced at US2000 or should have just been a Prime 2. It's overly undercutting the SC5000 and X1800, especially after they dropped the price on them already. Not a good precedent towards their newly-acquired early adopters on either behavior, as they mitigate the risk of an early purchase with the potential resale value... not to mention buyer's remorse later when there's suddenly a cheaper alternative that does many of the same things.
Does anyone else have problems with the crossfader mine goes from its being loud and clear to when I move it towards the middle it’s lowers and then it gets louder again towards the other side and I checked the knob on the front so it isn’t that
I don’t know if anyone will see this but can I Use A ethernet cable to connect to the internet with the Prime 4? And if I can it doesn’t give me any option
I got to use this thing and I was super excited about it but I ended up kind of hating it. Its super small, I feel like it should have been bigger or it seems bigger, 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.
Damn man what on earth are you rambling on about? Niche?? This thing has everything a DJ needs and more. Super small? Damn man what you on. Yup I think you need to stick ti your DDJ-100 or mix track
Does it play videos?
SOLD!!!! :-)
As A mobilDJ i often get request on songs i dot have. today i just bye them and download but what du you do when playing on a denon DJ prime 4 ?
I'm going to keep my laptop with me and run it in one of the back RCA plug ins to keep spotify on incase of request. Easy...
You can use tidal
Streaming is available
If they had a prime 2 with the bigger jog wheels like the DDJ 1000 would have money straight away.
You're in luck... They just realise it... It's called XDJ-XZ
@@Avatar-the-name but the XZ is shite other than the jogs lol
Bom dia meu amigo. Teria um tutorial dela toda em português ae não. Seria uma boa viu. Pq no Brasil tem bastante dessas controladora dennon prime 4 👆🏻🙄🤔
I wish they would make it for serato but without the screen
Well buy the mcx8000 then? They have a controller for anything u need tbh... The mcx8000 you could call the 'prime 2'