I’ll wait until they figure out they can just put all of this on an iPad app and let me choose the buttons I need
I believe it is in fact in the works, I think it was mentioned on Denon's FB page in the comments or something.I will wait for the 12" rollable screen and traktor/vdj compability. That may be in the works already! LOL
Call me crazy, but I think these type of units will fail, and eventually die off.
Part of what makes the laptop so good is music management, preparing, and prepping our sets.
How does this work on a controller without the use of a laptop?
I also can't imagine storing all my music on USBs or an internal drive. Just seems like extra steps since it's all coming from the computer anyhow.
Why are so many DJs all over this?
exactly, it happens on the unit, which is awful. I want to do music management, build and prepare from wherever (on a plane, in the bathroom, etc.), and not rely on taking the unit out every time.
Most people (DJs) already have a laptop more than capable of running Serato.
I know you can add a keyboard (I think), but that's another thing... Having a bigger screen like found on a laptop lets you see more, organize more, and be a more efficient, and most importantly, a more creative DJ.
ok, so you can do music management on your laptop? What software is it using to do this? Do you then export a database file so it reads your crates?
Are cue points, samples, loops, etc read from ID3 or is that part of the database file. All things to consider.
My point is you are having to do everything twice, and even then, it's not as powerful as Serato running on a laptop.
I can't think of a reason anyone would want this. If someone gave it to me, I would sell it. What else am I missing?!? I just don't get the desire, even a little.
Ross, Taso, anyone else that uses the computer with a controller as their platform? What do you honestly think?
... I am simply confused to who would use such a controller when there are better options.
You can mix with a simple DJ mixer and 2 turntables. You can mix with a laptop running a 2 deck app using a trackpad. You can also mix using the Prime 4 .. with premade crates of tagged and cue'd music .. or with just a flashdrive of mp3s.not sure I follow Steve. You cannot "mix" music without DJ equipment of some kind, and the added steps are what bothers me the most about this controller. It all starts at the laptop, and then you have to transfer music and database files.
A lot more work!!
You can mix with a simple DJ mixer and 2 turntables. You can mix with a laptop running a 2 deck app using a trackpad. You can also mix using the Prime 4 .. with premade crates of tagged and cue'd music .. or with just a flash drive of mp3s.
Don't confuse prep with performance .. they don't have to be done with the same setup or even the same gear.
At festivals, where the DJ is on tour doing the exact same set over and over, sure, but I have yet to see a CLUB DJ NOT use a laptop. In Los Angeles, every Club DJ, big or not is using a laptop.
I agree with you on my fav setup is still a pair of turntables, but with Serato.
I didn't even think of the search function. I am sure the feature is powerful and included is built-in OS within the Prime controller. Just have to buy the keyboard?