Denon DJ Prime GO Training Tutorial & Video Manual - Full Guide!
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- Here is your FREE comprehensive training tutorial and video manual on the Denon DJ Prime GO console. Bookmark this page - it is like a video version of your manual.
Table of contents:
3:40 Setting the unit up
4:46 FEATURES
4:51 The touchscreen
5:17 Browse controls
6:13 ThePrepare crate
6:54 Uses of the View button
7:32 Shift functions
8:17 Sweep FX (effects)
9:39 Channel cue buttons
10:11 Crossfader & line faders
10:34 Selector buttons & pads
11:27 Auto loop & loop move
13:34 Sync & key sync buttons
14:25 Pitch faders & pitch range
15:56 Pitch bend
16:41 The jogwheels
17:59 Play/pause & cue
20:57 FX section
22:24 Volume level & EQ controls
23:24 Microphone section
24:11 Booth & master volumes
24:59 Front of the unit
25:51 Back of the unit
27:36 OPERATIONS
28:32 Using the effects
36:06 Performance view waveforms
37:24 Performance view library
37:56 Toolbar functions
41:12 Library view
43:45 Searching & filtering
45:21 Crates & playlists
47:01 Using sync
48:50 Using hot cues
50:30 Using pad loops
51:30 Using pad auto loops
52:24 Using loop roll
54:05 Understanding loop roll triplets
55:08 MENUS
55:23 Utility menu
55:27 Device settings
1:00:23 Streaming services
1:01:52 Preferences menu
1:01:56 Playback preferences
1:03:59 Cues/Loops preferences
1:05:43 Display preferences
1:06:32 Safety preferences
1:07:25 Library preferences
1:09:15 Source & record menus
1:10:03 Taking this further...
If you own the Prime GO and are puzzled by some of its features or not sure how to start, or if you're considering buying it and want a proper, detailed talkthrough of every feature, this complete, 1 hour 15 minute tutorial has what you need.
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This is by far and away the best tutorial for the Denon DJ Prime GO I've come across. I just can't thank you enough Uncle Phil! :)
You’re welcome
Crazy!
i just got mine today and i'm telling you this is one of the best pro controllers i have ever ever seen in my life, No laptop, wifi, streaming services, built in recording, battery powered, touch screen is beautifully responsive, the effects are pro grade and the build quality is something else.
You like it then? ;)
@@digitaldjtips how can you tell 🤣🤣🤣🤣 - sceptical at first but glad I pulled the trigger.
It's fantastic, can't believe how much power this unit has.
Brilliant I’m a fan . Not played for 20 years . But re energised at the age of 64 . Thankyou Phil for your knowledge and inspiration . I bought the book on Amazon. Will follow your vids . Love it
Thanks Peter
I just got a go from my wife for Xmas. Never DJed before in my life. Thank u for such a thorough video
You are welcome Trevor
I love this story. Wish you and your wife the best. Happy DJing.
Thanks, you have yourself a fulfilling life as well
Post up videos man!
This tutorial is nothing short of amazing, thank you, Phil. I am coming to the Prime Go from the legendary Denon DN hd2500 which I have used for over a decade and still love but the Prime Go is me dipping my toe in the water with the newer generation of gear. Your work is so incredibly helpful in getting me started with the Prime, thank you 👍👍
Glad to help
Finally a review that's about the gear (very extensive) and not about the geezer just promoting his own awesomenous. Love this box and will pick it up tomorrow. From this video I KNOW I can tweek it straight from the box. Thanks !!!
You're welcome!
I love mine so muchI’m a nomadic dj it’s my main board I’m building to use the maximum power master this board. Thank you so much for this guide 🙏🏾
Great to hear! you're welcome
One of the best tutorial on a product I ever seen, congrats!
Glad you liked it!
This is the best tutorial. Period. Watching it a second time. It would be awesome if you could do a follow up with the new features implemented in all the updates. Bluetooth, sampler, profile and covers the major changes. These updates are a blessing really. This gem is getting better every time.
Yes good idea
Denon DJ PRIME GO is the best unit for me. Start and end of the journey. No BS features and normal sized. Perfect product!
Good to hear!
Thanks for showing the filter resonance setting, when you first showed the filter I was disappointed it didn't sound very musical. Now I know you can change that. Glad I watched all the way through
Thanks for watching all the way David, glad it was helpful!
You're great as a teacher!
Thank you for all you've done and all you are thinking to do in the next future.
You’re welcome Michele
This dude does some of the best reviews and tutorials for DJ gear on CZcams, well done.
Glad you like them!
Excellent tutorial. I started DJing in 1984 on Technics SLB-10 turntables and a Radio Shack Vintage 5 Channel Audio Mixer 32-1101A. I have been through the whole evolution of DJing and ended up here now with an Prime GO. I have watched several tutorials on this device, mostly as a form to find out the features without having to read the manual(whose got time for that??). And after watching Phil's tutorial, I think everyone should only watch his.
Ha ha thanks Jimmi, glad you're enjoying our work.
A brilliant and comprehensive overview Phil, thanks!
Glad it helped you!
Great valuable resource which I’ve saved for reference. I was lucky enough to get a prime go at Christmas so really appreciate you taking the time to produce this!
Glad it helped Steve!
Great tutorial that i did watch over breakfast 😂🎉😂 I particularly liked the instant double tip and how to place in prep folder using sync and browser knob. Oh i also didnt know how to turn talk over on the mic, so that was cool.
Thanks for watching Jason! Glad it helped :)
Many thanks Phil. I use the Go for smaller home gigs, especially in times of Covid. It is a very powerful device. I also connected my Maschine+ groove box to it, so I can do more performance during my gigs.
Interesting! Did you connet using the Aux cable or using USB?
Nice one MAUS, it's a cool little unit
@@DreamPrashant Via the AUX input
@@digitaldjtips That would fun... a video from DDJT showing a selection of units you can add to your controller to spice it up!
Would love to have a sync option so I can use my Maschines drums/samples etc in time with the Denon Go.
I just can't thank you enough for this video Phil. This is just what every beginer Dj or someone new to this device will need. Bless!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for this. I have had my unit for 2 days and love it. All in one.
Hey guys if you want a truly portable set up , I’m using a hyperboom from ultimate ears (24 HR battery) . The ultimate ears system also lets you connect up to 10 more speakers , the quality is A1. The hyper boom has an aux input so hard wire from your prime go then thru UE app pair other speakers. I currently use 1 hyperboom & 3 mega booms. Hope that helps anyone looking for a complete portable set
Great to hear you're enjoying it! I suspect there is some latency on that speaker though, even when wired. There certainly will be when you add extra speakers.
How are you getting around Aux delay due to the processing on the Hyperboom? I have one but the delay is kind of a bummer. Looked at the JBL party boxes which also have delay with Aux. Thinking I might try the Soundboks which apparently have no delay through XLR or Aux.
well done! I love my prime 4 and I am thinking after we get back to work I will buy one
Hope you enjoy this!
Cool Picture from 1992. At that time i carryed around 2 technics 1210s and 3 boxes of vinyl records. You also got a gym exersice at the same time ;)
awesome vid, got mine launch day and you've taught me a lot I didn't know
Glad to have helped!
Amazing Tutorial!! Just ordered the Prime GO. The only wish so far would be built-in speakers (MPC Live II) and Increase battery size/Jog wheels. Still impressed by the v1 design/functionality in such a small package. It also seems extremely intuitive. Well done Denon!!
Good call!
Excellent, thank you for breaking down use of Prime Go
You’re welcome
First rate tutorial! Thanks so much Phil 👍
You're welcome
Always so thorough Phil, finally got me one of these after seeing you stream live for so long and enjoying it! Wow, powerful little guy...thanks for this tutorial.
you're welcome Jesse. Hope you're good!
It's come such along way since this great piece of work. Now we just need loop tightening with the jog-wheel feature and stems added and its pretty much perfect.
It has indeed!
excellent tutorial well done phil & team! this controller is perfect for my pub gigs! I didn't use any of my own tracks just streamed off beatsource and tidal. Awesome piece of gear
Cool, glad it worked for you.
@@digitaldjtips cheers! The sync is terrible but that's fine as I don't really use sync anyway. I love it for what it is, even though it has its limitations. It is not an ideal club controller so I will be purchasing a ddj1000 for that ha!
Great walkthrough! Through and easy and quick to understand.
Thanks!
Just bought this unit. I love it!
Awesome!
Just joined the bandwagon! This plus a USB hub and SKAA transmitter into 1-2 Soundboks 3 speakers and you are 100% wireless and battery powered for wedding ceremonies, boat parties, and beach/jungle raves!
Get a DC 19v power bank and you can double or triple the playtime of the GO.
The only thing I don't like is no mic EQ (could be fixed with firmware, give me an option to edit hi/mid/low on screen). Luckily the Soundboks has a digital 6 band EQ.
Also, why no channel levels? There is space for them . Maybe they can have a firmware update where L is 1 and R is 2. A workaround is Platinum Notes, but some tracks just aren't as loud.
Perfect, sounds like you're going to have a lot of fun!
I love my Prime Go. I throw it in my carry on when I fly somewhere and rock it on the plane or create a mix and save it...
Us too, we seem to use ours an awful lot.
@@digitaldjtips My Prime Go has become my recorder for my weekly shows, now...
Great video! Clear overview. Helped me a lot with my nee Denon DJ Prime Go! Thank you
Glad it helped!
Wow... this is an absolutely awesome tutorial Phill. Thank you so much for doing these.... I have Just bought a prime go.. to take with me to thailand to twitch stream anywhere I can. all I need is a MEVO START and im good to go .....( is this correct ) . So glad I have a few of your courses. And am a proud member of Digital Dj Tips ..... thanks again Phil.
Great to hear! A Mevo Start would be a great livestreaming camera to use to keep it all simple. Good luck in Thailand.
Amazing video. So complete and easy to understand. Thanks so very much.
You're welcome Damelos!
Absolute demo Phil. Enjoyed it to the fullest, especially the FX part. 👍🏼
Cool glad you enjoyed it Nachi
Digital DJ Tips : It’s a fantastic piece of gear with power packed features and great portability.
Exactely what I need/ed. Thank you
You're welcome
Love your vids on the Denon Prime Go. Made me order it :-) What would be a convenient way of connecting a wireless speaker e.g. Sony ULT Field 7?
No convenient way, and you shouldn't do it as the latency (delay) will be too great for DJing. You need a wired speaker that has zero latency when wired.
Thanks. Solid work Mr Phil. Salute
Glad to help
Thanks for this Video and all the Work. Great Channel 😊
Our pleasure!
Very good tutorial! I think the Que section @17:59 was exceptionally helpful! 👌
Glad to help Doron!
Excited to check this video out. Mine had to be sent back because the right deck was dysfunctional intermittently. Have you heard about this issue or encountered it yourself?
No, sounds like a one-off.
yes, I sent one back because of slippage on the right which then started happening on the left deck.
@@digitaldjtips I sincerely hope it is & then the next unit I get does not have this issue. I am about to travel with this unit & plan to DJ outdoor sets from across India. As you can see from Ric's comment below, it seems to be a problem that's occurring to several of us.
@@DreamPrashant My new unit is great so far... always good to have a backup plan though with any gear. 👍🏼👍🏼
I've just sent my Prime4 back to warranty for this exact reason - channels 2/4 freezing randomly midplay. Not a s/w issue - tried various firmware reinstalls incl 1.6beta - same thing. Also the xfader kinda died (bleeding issues). Other than that, amazing units
I love these guys videos!!
Thanks Alex!
Brilliant Video, Thank you Phil!!
You’re welcome Mark
Awesome!! Been waiting for this vid to be made!!!
Hope you find it useful!
Amazing review! Thanks!
No problem :)
Wonderful presentation 👏
Thanks a lot
This tut is perfect. Thx so much...
Glad it’s useful to you Ric!
Love this tutorial very Informative
Thanks Geoffrey!
Amazing tutorial..Thank you so much....
You're very welcome!
Great video and information, thanks
You’re welcome 😊
Wonderful video
Thanks!
Thanks!!
No problem!
i need more of a digital djing for dummys guide
djtips.co/book
After learning how much joy can be had with a portable DJ Rig with the Pioneer FLX4, I now think i want a compact all-in-one and was so close to buying the Numark Mixtream Go. But im now starting to think the Prime is just a little more friendly to Pros with the better FX system and logical layout.
Is the pitch fader on the Denon Pro bigger than the one on the mixstream? I think i would prefer a bigger pitch fader than bigger jog wheels.
Not sure, but it is overall a far more professional unit.
Great tutorial, thanks for taking the time to make it. I didn't see if it's possible to make the pitch control a true 'pitch' rather than a master tempo control? I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these controllers but I'd be coming from vinyl so prefer the 'pitch' adjustment rather than the tempo adjustment you get on cdjs
Yes, you can turn keylock on and off - it is an option on the touchscreen (little musical note)
@@digitaldjtips thanks for the reply, appreciate it
Great video. Like it. Thanks
You’re welcome
Is there a way to skip through tracks with one button or using shift? I like to skim through and search that way sometimes. ❤ thanks.
Brilliant! Thanks
No problem!
Do you have a tutorial for the Roland DJ-707M? If not, that would be awesome! Great tutorial/breakdown.
We will try
Thank You for this
No problem!
Really helpful video! Such a cool bit of kit. Is there any way to EQ the FX section like you can with Pioneer? For instance if you were using echo and didn't want tons of low end delays bouncing into the mix. If not then Im sure they could add it to the preferences menu in a future update, so you could choose your own low cut frequency for the FX
Not at the moment
After using traktor x1s for some years this would be a easy transition to pick up on
Nice one :)
I’m a longtime Traktor user myself, do you know with the prime can you set a loop up then once the track gets to the loop can it automatically start looping? Heard on older forums it doesn’t yet.
Hey :) thanks first of all for the video. A quick question : do you mean CUE importing from engine to serato is possible ? 😅 greetings
Thanks for this video. Got my Prime Go on Friday an the video was helpful at a few points, that I didn‘t get by myself. I have just one question…
Did I get it right, that all the effects are „post-fader“? Because I didn‘t manage to hear them by cue…. If yes, do you think Denon could do an firmware
Update to make a choice for that possible, or is it a hardware thing..?
I think you're right, you can't hear the effects in your headphones. From memory, anyway!
I love my Prime Go, but I really hope they add a possibility of choosing pre/post fader FX to Cue headphones in the future. I would like to hear how my track sounds with effect, before mixing in said track.
GREAT VIDEO
Thanks!
My Man Phil....I am so lucky I found your videos. You are the very best instructor I have come across in the EDM genre. I used to only watch bass & guitar videos. I am an older cat 58 years young and been playing guitar 45 plus years. I have been going to raves since the 80s and recently I have become obsessed with EDM specifically psytrance. I decided I want to become a pro DJ. I have an Ableton studio and play midi guitar so I have basic understanding of electronic music. My question to you and I am 100% purchasing your course is would you recommend Pioneer CDJ 3000 or Denon 6000? Reason I ask is I always try to find a mentor in life and all the pro djs and music schools here in Austin TX all use pioneer gear. . I am a guy who needs live instruction so knowing that everyone uses pioneer, would you recommend to an absolute beginner DJ go with pioneer or jump into Denon? I learned ableton by taking skype lessons and going through lots of online courses. Or would you recommend me picking up a used pioneer deck that you use in your course and following along with you on that and than moving to a full rig? I know this is something I am doing for life so want to make the investment in the best gear that makes sense. I may also want to integrate Ableton and a few midi controllers with the DJ rig. What do you recommend? Do you happen to do private skype lessons?
I recommend you read my book “Rock The Dancefloor!” first (free PDF when you join our community at djtips.co/join). We do not do private coaching, unfortunately. I always recommend DJs to buy a basic controller first. You can only be sure what is right for you 6 months into your journey, and your basic controller can always be your backup system anyway.
How can i set the hot cues up or cue point up so that it doesn't automatically play the song straight away? It just jumps to the cue and stops and doesn't automatically play?
Today engine dj update the firmware of the prime go to version 2.3. This includes vdj support. However the computer mode recognized the prime go also by Algoriddim's DJAY AI. I was able to start mapping the prime go as a controller for DJAY. I couldn't find any reference to this mode. Anyone has had the same experience?
hot cues are not visible on the main overall track? On the zoom track barely visible.
Hi Phil can you play on both decks when streaming, or is it just one deck ?
Both
Idk if I missed it or not but… how do you reverse the playback? Going to watch it again now lol
Not sure you can
I noticed a little detail that you didn’t comment on… is the pitch control upside down? Down is faster and up is slower…? That would be a bit weird coming from an old school SL1200, can that be reversed in the settings?
No, it is the same as your turntables.
Does the Microphones have EQ adjustment?
I wanted to see it being opened
How do you change the colors??? Thx
hi.
prime go is on top of my buying list.
but i have some questions:
- does it reads files prepared for my old stanton scs4dj?
- if i buy a used one do i loose some license on software linked to the machine and to the previous owner ?
It works with most music files, so you won't have a problem there. The software is free, so again, no problem if you buy a used one.
Wish there was a way to display artist along with song title at the top of the display while playing a Tidal track.
Would be good
This is great. Thanks so much for putting it together. I did not see it covered but what about a channel VU meter option. You just showed it working on the master but surely there is an option to see it work with the individual channels so you can use the gain knob to match volume levels?
No sadly there isn’t.
@@digitaldjtips Wow this seems like a really big oversight from Denon. It also seems like it would be relatively easier to implement. At least have this or an auto-gain function. Especially important when playing from different sources.
@@digitaldjtips has this oversight been fixed with Engine’s updates?
Thank you for the amazing tutorial! I'm a total newbie trying to start out and I like the idea of the portability so I've been considering this heavily. Which cables would I use to connect it to an iloud portable speaker?
Glad to help :) The answer to that is pretty much always "whatever output your device has to whatever input the thing you're trying to plug it into has", so the Prime Go has XLR and RCA outputs, I'm not sure which particular model speaker you're referring to but it's likely to either be a 3.5mm or RCA connection
@@digitaldjtips kiwis
@@digitaldjtips a at
Can you record from the input/aux source at the rear of the unit onto the denons sd card? Thanks for the video👍
While I've never tried it, I am going to guess no, as it isn't routed through the mixer.
Hi Phil, can I connect a turntable to this for mixing from the vinyl? Is it possible on aux input?
You'd need a phono pre-amp, and as you have no EQ or monitoring, it would not be a good solution. Much better getting a Prime 4.
@@digitaldjtips thank you Phil. Actually my turntable has a built-in pre-amp (Audio Technica AT-LP1240). Even if I can't monitor it digitally, can't I use the 3-band EQ for it, assigning it to Deck 1 or 2?
Great job. I put a usb drive in the back but how do you search for music? I tried but it doesn’t show up. Also, how do you load a bunch of songs from one list at the same time?
I am assuming you have analysed your music in Engine on a laptop first?
@@digitaldjtips yes. From hard drive to usb. I see the music and can go to the different folders but just can’t search for music.
As for loading a whole file at the same to play in a list not sure how to do this but load one at a time. There has to be a way. How to play a play list on auto? Thanks
Is there any way of keeping Effects always on? Everytime I switch from one to another they always turn off. It would be so easy to implement that setting right?
Hello I’m at 48min of the tutorial. Have to ask: how u change sweep FX?
I had the Gemini turntables in 1992 as well, they looked cool but were pretty crappy 😂
They were indeed.
For engine dj the feature where you use your finger across the screen to make different sound effects, is it available on the prime go?
Yes
Taking It Further Title says Denon DJ Prime 4 Video Manual
Can you manually move the start and end points of an unquantized manual loop on the fly . I'm interested in creating off grid loops but can't find how to change the start point while it's playing . Any nudge ?
Not sure you can on this unit, might be wrong - not checked for a while!
Hello - does the denon dj have recording internally? Big gig tonight for the group. Great video
You can record to a USB or SD card.
i have one and im dissapointed from time to time. today i figured out that i cannot change order of prepare crate.. it gets buggy always when turned on for llong time, today buttons stopped reacting.. it should cost as same as the numark clone
Sorry to hear you're having issues. Have you upgraded to the newest firmware and desktop software?
Hi Phil, I've purchased a Denon Prime Go and have just started watching your video. I purchased this device for the 'On the Go, can be played anywhere aspect, but also that it did not need a laptop'. However, I see near the start of your video you highlight a laptop / computer for 'firmware and software'. Is a laptop absolutely necessary at any stage? I am new to DJing and do not not have any form of tech background, and see it as the less tech devices the better...
Can we do everything we need to do from start to finish without a computer / laptop?? Be ideal if we can!
Look forward to hearing your Wisdom.
Gary
You can just about, but it is much better to have a laptop for preparation of music.
@@digitaldjtips Thank you for the Swift response! Have you got a video tutorial for the whole set up, like above, without using a laptop? If yes, please share the link…
Bless,
Gary
No VU metters for channels, only for master output... tell me why :D
Really not sure. Of course we may have missed something, but I don't think we have.
🔥🔥
Brilliant step by step video of the system. I’m experiencing a problem only one side of my headphones are giving out sound do you know how this is ? And it’s very low
Very strange, your headphones are working if you plug them into something else?
@@digitaldjtips yes they are ?
Clearly an issue with the Prime Go then. I'd have it looked at.
Brilliant, thanks Phil. One question though, what do the note icons on the performance screen denote please ?
Whether keylock is on or off
Can you guys recommend a Kensington lock that will fit the prime Go please?
Any should work.
Hi! Thanks for a great video! I’m new to DJ:ing. A couple of questions:
- is it only possible to have one effect on each track at a time on the Prime Go?
- does Prime Go has a XY effect pad?
- I have iPad Pro 2021 with Djay Pro. I have ordered the Reloop Buddy. What do you think about that setup? Cons/pros vs buying a Prime Go?
Thanks!
Yes, no, and the Prime Go has fewer features but is more professional than iPad/Buddy.
@@digitaldjtips Thanks!
Is there any way of changing the Hot Cue colours on the Go?
Don't think so