Denon is doing every part it might probably to compete with Pioneer to be the last word, go-to model for DJ tools.
The former has launched the Prime Four standalone system — which is all any newbie or intermediate DJ would wish to dive proper into the combo. Even pressionals can have enjoyable and get artistic with this setup.
Pioneer’s XDJ-RX2 has arguably been the subsequent most suitable choice earlier than upgrading to CDJs and that’s most likely nonetheless the case. Similarly to Denon’s newly launched Prime Four, it’s an all-in-one system. However, the massive catch is the two-channel setup. DJs have been craving the Four-channel possibility in a concise, all-in-one piece that also feels inside attain to the CDJ expertise. That is, till now.
Denon’s Prime Four delivers on that want with its new system, priced at $1,699. The quantity nonetheless could also be just a little startling for aspiring DJs, however it’s rather more reasonably priced than going all out with 4 decks and a mixer. The rig runs via Denon’s Engine Prime stware, however is suitable with playlists and sizzling cues from Serato DJ Pro, Traktor Pro, and Rekordbox.
“With its ultra-responsive, touch-capacitive jog wheels, high-quality audio I/O, and built-in time stretching and key matching, Prime Four has every part it is advisable deliver your mixes to the membership.”
This hybrid — greater than a controller but not fairly a pressional setup — absolutely has its perks. But can Denon compete with the business commonplace, Pioneer? Surely, the Prime Four will give the XDJ-RX2 a run for its cash, particularly contemplating each items tools are set to the very same value level.
The Prime Four DJ setup is predicted to go on sale in March 2019. More information here.