Denon DJ
First Look: Denon DJ Engine Prime 1.4.0 Public Beta
On this episode of Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx takes a first look at the recent updates to Denon DJ‘s Engine Prime music analysis and library management software.
In this public beta for Engine Prime 1.4.0, Denon DJ introduces MacOS Catalina and Apple Music app support, a new Sync Manager feature, and a number of additional enhancements and improvements to the software.
Watch above.
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First Look: Denon DJ PRIME 2
Mojaxx is back with another first look at some new Denon DJ gear. This time around he checks out the PRIME 2, a 2-channel controller with streaming capability and 7-inch touchscreen.
Watch above.
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First Look: Denon DJ PRIME GO
First Look: Denon DJ SC6000 PRIME and SC6000M PRIME
Following up on Denon DJ’s announcement last week, Mojaxx takes a first look at the latest additions to its flagship line of media players. The SC6000 PRIME and SC6000M Prime build upon the standard set by the previous generation of players.
Watch above.
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Serato DJ Pro 2.3.1 Adds Support for Denon DJ PRIME 4 and SC5000M
Serato has released Serato DJ Pro 2.3.1, an update that provides support for the Denon DJ PRIME 4 controller and SC5000M media player. Upon updating DJ Pro and the Denon DJ firmware, the units will work as Official Serato Accessories with enhanced functionality like hot cues, FX, and more.
Watch Mojaxx‘s first look above and download Serato DJ Pro 2.3.1 here.
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Denon DJ Brings Streaming Music to Standalone DJ Hardware
Prime 4. (Source: Denon DJ)
With their latest firmware update, Denon DJ has brought streaming music to the Prime 4 standalone DJ system. The Prime 4 v1.4 firmware public beta enables internet access via either WiFi or a hardwired connection. Once connected, the controller is able to stream music from TIDAL.
Registered Prime series users and members of the v1.4 public beta will receive a free, 3-month TIDAL HiFi trial subscription.
While streaming is currently limited to the Prime 4, Denon DJ plans on bringing this feature to the SC5000 and SC5000M standalone media players in the near future.
Watch Mojaxx‘s first look below.
Related Post: Review: Denon DJ Prime 4 Standalone DJ System
Review: Denon DJ Prime 4 Standalone DJ System
In March, Mojaxx provided a first look at Denon DJ’s Prime 4 standalone DJ system. Now, following a firmware update, Mo has returned with a full review.
Watch above on this week’s Tips and Tricks.
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Review: Denon DJ SC5000M Media Player
On this episode of DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx gives the first review of Denon DJ’s SC5000M media player.
Announced in August, the SC5000M is based on the SC5000 Prime but adds a motorized platter with real, seven-inch vinyl. The device “has the potential to revolutionize the DJ media player space,” according to Mo.
Denon will begin shipping the SC5000M this fall with a price of $1,899.
Watch Mo’s review above.
Denon DJ Announces SC5000M Media Player
Denon DJ has announced the standalone SC5000M, which has the potential to revolutionize the DJ media player space.
The device is based on the SC5000 Prime but adds a motorized platter with real, seven-inch vinyl. The SC5000M promises to provide all of the benefits of laptop-free performance, including playing music directly from a USB drive or SD card, but with an authentic vinyl experience.
The company has also added instant doubles, letting users duplicate tracks across multiple decks for beat juggling and other techniques. Combined with the dual layer function on each player, which provides two virtual decks for each physical player, the instant doubles feature should offer unique creative possibilities.
Key features of the SC5000M:
– Motorized platter with real 7-inch vinyl
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Adjustable vinyl tension for slip and scratch control
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Two variable torque settings (low and high)
– Seven-inch HD display with multi-touch gestures
– 24-bit/96kHz digital audio outputs
– Dual-layer playback with individual audio outputs
– Plays uncompressed audio formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV)
– Eight multifunction trigger pads for cues, loops, slices, and rolls
– Customizable RGB color around the platter
– Three USB and one SD card inputs for music playback
– LAN output to link to up to four players
– Includes Engine Prime music management software
The SC5000M will ship this fall with a price of $1,899. Watch a video of Kenny Dope Gonzalez introducing the player below.
Related: Review: Denon DJ SC5000 Prime Player
Review: Firmware Update for Denon DJ’s MCX8000 Controller
In 2017, Denon DJ released its highly anticipated Prime series of equipment. Included in the line was Engine Prime, music analysis and management software for the SC5000 player. Unfortunately, Engine Prime wasn’t compatible with Denon’s popular MCX8000 controller, which came out a year before.
However, last month, Denon announced an update to the MCX8000’s firmware that brings Engine Prime to the device. It’s only in beta, but Mojaxx didn’t wait to get his hands on it.
Watch his review on this week’s Tips and Tricks, and join the beta program.
Related: Review: Denon DJ MCX8000 Controller
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