Already been doing this for years w my Mpc live...or iPad running Djay/Casio xdj1 (vestax typhoon pretty much) ...or my kong Volca jam box(holds four singlefile top to bottom and a Roland go mixer Velcro to the inside top of case so BOOM lay it down undo 2 latches open and ur grooving
@@djcarlo Feature wise I believe the DDJ-400 has a far superior EQ layout (vertically) as do most DJ controllers but I feel like for the price of $250 you are getting what you paid for a DJ controller. There is no way the DJ Prime Go has all those built and features and beats the $250 DDJ price tag. Essentially with the Denon DJ Prime Go your are getting so much more but at a higher price tag. I feel like it would be for someone who likes having everything in one place i.e. the display and controller together and the battery powered portability to be literally anywhere and everywhere. For someone like me though, if I were to upgrade I would rather just get an XDJ-RX2. Much love DJ Carlo Atendido!
►DOWNLOAD MY SCRATCH COURSE: sellfy.com/djcarloatendido/p/qw9r/ ►DOWNLOAD MY BEGINNER DJ COURSE: sellfy.com/p/ms3fx1/ ►DOWNLOAD THE TRACKS IN THIS VIDEO: sellfy.com/p/1o7x/ ►GET ACCESS TO MY SPECIAL DJ EDITS & MY SECRET TUTORIALS & MORE:@UCnO0dcSgfp18PDxH5oNVpKQ/join ► DOWNLOAD MY DJ COURSES: sellfy.com/djcarloatendido/djcourses/ ► EVERYTHING I own to DJ and UA-cam: www.amazon.com/shop/djcarloatendido
The fact that no computer is needed makes this a very appealing proposition. I’m not too sure about the job wheels but I’m not much in to scratching. Gotta wait a while though I don’t think this is out in the uk yet
Oh thank you for sharing your thoughts about it! They set a unique one selling point for the market! Waiting to see how others will answer for that! Let us know if it’s out in the UK!
Dude i cant believe this guy’s scratching like this on this thing. Also, 90s scratching still sounds so amazing 😭😭😭😭. Oh this guy! Saw him on twitter or somewhere
One of the best reviews I've seen on this Channel so far for Controllers. It's definitely a powerful machine that doesn't require a laptop. Although it comes with a huge price tag, you can make that money back if you're interested in becoming a really good DJ!
You made the video so easy to follow with your relaxed pace and precise word use that I only needed to watch it once, lol! The best controller video Ive ever watched. Good work buddy!
Thanks for pointing out the power cable slot in the ins outs chapter. Thanks also for your review. This looks like an excellent controller for traveling DJs!
This thing looks sick! A little hard to purchase right now because of pay cuts due to quarantine but its definitely first on the list once things begin to normalise... Thanks for the dope content as always man. I'm never disappointed with your channel. Mad props to you from a South African DJ living in China
I’d love to visit China and Japan and I’d love to live there for some time. Would love to live in China 1-3 years. Same with Japan, South America, Africa, amazon rainforest. Basically what I’m getting at, is I love nature and wildlife. It’s my biggest passion alongside music and if someone wants to gift me £1 Million I will go and live my dream. Antarctic here I come. If polar bear tries to attack me I tell him to chill the fu@k out and pass him a dooby. Make friends and chill. Maybe listen to some great music, together. If things go well, maybe I’ll look after the kids from time to time 😁 I’m joking a bit but to travel the natural world is my dream and it really saddens me that because of reasons, it probably will never happen 😢 “Violin plays out very loudly” 😂
Oh, I just clicked on this travel food guys channel, called Trevor James. He’s great loves food travel etc loves China and he just moved into a Village in China. I didn’t actually watch the video yet because I’m currently cooking and will enjoy while I eat. Love Trevor James and what he does.
DJ Carlo I love the Prime Go. I use it as a back-up and for smaller venues alongside my Thump Go speakers. The two of them go together like peanut butter and jelly. I would recommend the Prime Go to everyone. It really gives you that mobile DJ feel. DJDMIX
I love the equipment from Denon. I stated with the first ddj wego from pioneer and I wanted to get a 4 channel standalone Mixer by Pioneer but they are very expensive so I decided to buy the denon dj mcx 8000 and I'm very happy with it. But now I want to have the newer version of it the prime 4😍🥰
If native instruments made a unit to compete with this I'd happily put myself in debt for it but Denon are definitely shaking up the market with this thing
Heh.... It's an MPC Live for the scratch crowd, and that's a good thing. The only two things missing is the SATA drive bay and the monitors Akai put on the Live II. 😀
Great review, thanks! The only problem I about this unit is the lack of an external effect loop. Having the abillity of using for example an external high quality analog filter, makes a big difference in the sound. And a minor thing that would have been nice would be a dedicated button next to the EQ to quickly switch between EQ/Isolator mode instead of having to go into menu settings.
@@djcarlo It would be nice if they could at least put the function on the swipe down menu from the top of the screen so access to it is faster than having to menu dive.
@@djcarlo I think that’s Denons biggest issue, they don’t care about the job wheels as much. If you look at all of their controllers, none of them have a decent jog wheel size.
The Horizontal Eq is a small issue for "beginner equipment". The niche is the built in screen and the battery power. It is useful..When the laptop goes defective still have the screen. If the charger goes defective still have battery power to rely on. To be truthful most places you are going to practice or play at will have power sources anyhow so the battery power feature is a bit of a gimmick
Great video my friend but for me, the one single problem with this unit is this: Why bother equipping it with TWO XLR Mic Jacks when you can't apply any EQ/Effects to the Mic channels. Every single venue is different and these controls on a Mic channel are absolutely PARAMOUNT! This is about as clueless as it gets from Denon :(
That’s a nice stand it’s on. My only additional gripe is that the screen is flat so you have to bend over to view it. But that stand would definitely help.
Haha! Thank you! We should do what needs to be done - that is to cover all bases because the community is growing. Everyone has different tools and genre! I am grateful tho! Cheers!
Thank you for reviewing Denon gear! Just switched to the Prime 4 last December from Serato/Pioneer. Was having issues & needed an upgrade. The Engine software has room to grow & lacks a bit of featured. Big one, record mode does not have level display or adjustment. Form & function of the unit overall is solid. Happy we made the jump! You are awesome Carlo! Keep em coming!
Oh, that's an unfortunate incident! But great that you're enjoying your big switch! Thanks for sharing your feedback! What are the features you like the most?
@@djcarlo We are a mobile operation focusing on weddings & school events. The features we like the most are No laptop required, multiple media inputs, built-in SATA drive, 2 independent mic inputs, independent zone output & build quality. We can literally plug this thing in & run an entire 2 room event independently without a laptop or external drive. Less gear to hookup & backup. The sound quality is very good coming straight from the unit as well! No need for external sound processing...Love this thing!
@@djcarlo Is the problem that u found with scratching something u think cd be fixed in a firmware update or do you think it has to do with the hardware? I'm asking bc I preordered it and am heavily into scratching.
Although and excellent portable, it still doesn't have customizable loops for older tracks are off when it those older tracks, like disco, can't be on the grid. You have to set up your track's loops on a SC5000 or SC6000, since you can change the ins & outs on a loop (if you have one or access to one) and move that usb to the prime go and have your customized loops because the software doesn't do it either....
Yeah, disco beats tend to go off grid since the drums are all live. But beyond that and a few other things, I'd say the Prime Go is still pretty well rounded!
Finally considering adding a GO to my collection. Wouldn't be my first piece of Prime gear so no worries as far as hardware, build quality & performance. This would be perfect for when traveling, long flights, sitting poolside on vacation. I just find it odd that you'd have a gripe with x-fader & jogs. This unit was never meant to target turntablists. So why would you review from a turntablist's point of view? It doesn't even have a physical knob/switch for curve contour settings. That's like being so.eone disappointed that you can't do a 3 click flare or crab on a rotary mixer. Not to mention, you're a Pioneer DJ. You can say you're unbiased till you're blue in the face but at the end of the day, you're reviewing a unit from a direct competitor which is a conflict of interest no matter how slice it. That's like Steve Jobs reviewing a Samsung Galaxy.
Great stuff as always @Dj Carlo Atendido I love the portability of the unit. Wish it had a little built in speaker but I understand that the space constraints would mean that it wouldn't have been the best. Another gripe I reckon was I wish the screen could pop up and be angled. But then again, with such a small unit, I don't think it's that's big of a deal. I do think the price is a little high though. Cos, you can buy a cheap controller and a secondhand laptop and still buy speakers for the price of this unit... I hope that it comes down eventually. But I suppose it is the price to pay when you want to be an early adopter of new tech.
Great comment! You have valid points especially this one: "early adopter of new technology"! Given that other brands have yet to respond to this selling proposition, that's kinda the price we gonna pay aside from the portability of this!
Outstanding and honest review. Quick question. Is there a feature in the software that will sort/arrange your libraries by BPM (high to low or vice versa), alphabetical order for song title, artist, etc?
Thats insulating Im a DJ using multi inputs and at times well all the time i make small corrections to whats playing ie using the grips on the the platter, my experience tells me dennon platters at that size are terrible for making such adjustments by slightly nudging it forward or back, my transitions are long and i like it at times to be silky smooth. I have great respect for the scratch turntables djs, but to all everyone else just regular djs. by that u mean the cool guy whos playlist is from spotyfy
The "problem" he identified is EXACTLY the problem that's preventing me from buying this unit!! Denon I love you but your next edition of this unit better figure out a way to make the EQ knobs vertical!!
Stupid question. Was you actually scratching at very start of this video? I ask because it sounded perfect but seemed like it was lagging behind what you was doing. If there’s lag or whatever then oh but good skills.
Gotta love denon they are really killing it now, and what a better time to do it as pioneer really shot themselves in the foot with rekordbox 6,RIP pioneer
Hello carlo I’m from Portugal 🇵🇹 and I am a big fan of your work. I am all days learning a little bit with your videos. Can you do a review of Numark nvii? Thanks and keep going with your incredible work!
DJ Carlo Atendido thank you for your answer I'm always looking to improve more and more. maybe one day I will have the honor of sharing the stage with you!
Just learnt about this and other stand alone units, soo cool! I'm almost wondering if they are coming out with a v2 anytime soon, and should just wait for that now?
Hey Carlo, I was looking for your review on this unit as it is such a new and interesting piece of dj gear. Great job with the review, you are a true talent djing and filming! I am now torn between the Prime GO and Prime 2 to buy in 2020. Which one do you prefer?
I would like to see you talking on what gear aimed at turntablists you'd like seeing in the future from dj companies.I mean for the first time through all these years we finally got a motorised standalone media player(from Denon if recall correctly).For the first time we got a standalone a standalone motorised dj controller(traktor s4 mk3 i think) and second motorised dj controller ever(first being the ns7 series of numark) and also we just got DVS-ready portable turntable which didn't even came from a big company (omni from headache).Turntablism seem to be lacking when it comes to accessories,because to be honest we dont need anything more than DVS and maybe Phaze to roll out,but having more options never hurt nobody.
Those jogs look so small. I think the ddj 200 has bigger ones. Although I’m not hyped about that, the eq section what really throws me off is that price. It’s $1,000. That being said, this is a good standalone unit and that screen looks good. I’d love to see pioneer answer with its own 2 channel standalone unit, but the price tag kills me.
Hey Carlo! Great review! I solved the jog wheel problem by using the loop buttons instead. Incredible. I have two concerns before going live is the Wi-Fi connection stability and mp3 quality using Tidal on Prime Go. What is your experience with that? I’d imagine the mp3 quality can be heard depending on the size of the club and sound system. Should I change to another provider like Beatport? I’ve been a vinyl dj since I began, but felt limited to the music I was able to buy on vinyl and never really went digital until now. Unlimited creativity laptop free is totally awesome!! Thanks bro! Peace✌️ DJ DiJoint
Honestly, I'd recommend going for online record pools where you can download mp3s instead of streaming them. You actually CAN hear the difference in sound quality in larger speakers, so I really recommend going for what you know is top notch DiJoint! :)
The ONLY thing it's missing is a BLUETOOTH OUT so that you could use it with battery powered speakers - then you can have a truly wireless DJ experience!
Bro! Now I feel like I got screwed over by Pioneer, i purchased the XDJ-RR and the screen is not even close to this one! With other problems. Can you compare the 2
Id be interested in that comparison too. Those two units are the only options available for standalones at the 1k price point. I would be interested in seeing a practical comparison of the two to decide what one I should consider if I'm looking to downsize from CDJ's to a compact all in one unit.
Cool. If I'm looking for something to learn to scratch on, I'm probably better off with something like the Numark PT01 Scratch. Thanks for the rundown!
It is jusr a bit too small for me and needs more pads.The prime go is too small and the 4+ is too BIG what other options are there for $800 marbe 1k but not the Numark with the built-in speakers it does not have to be battery-operated.
Fyi / I Connected my SSD - ( Solid State Drive ) - Samsung 1TB External Hard drive to this unit and it runs flawless, Wow!, As we know SSD Are expensive, So I haven't tried a 2TB or Higher, But wow!, Our hopes have been answered, For us to run a 1,2,3,4TB On a Stand alone Controller is a big step! Yes Bye Bye Laptop, Yes we love our laptops, and I'll continue to use my laptop on my other Controller, But its so cool to have a Stand alone controller in the Mix. One thing I hope they allow us, I hope the make a App like Serato Remote - Serato Remote allows us to trigger Cue Points on a iPad or iPhone, The Cue Points on this Denon are to small, I really don't mind the small cue points pads, but I feel over the years these cue points pads will take a toll and maybe not work after so many presses, I hope I'm wrong, But external cue point pads will be cool, bigger and maybe save the life of the cue pads on the Denon Dj - One last thing, a Flight Case for this controller, yes for this controller, A back pack bag would be better and more mobile, But I can't wait to at least see a cool flight case for this controller. Cooley High!
DJ Carlo Atendido I got this one, I was going to wait for the next one, but i decided to get this one. I’m just a basic blend Dj, no scratching yet. I also picked up the SRT, I’m going to check out your Scratch videos and hopefully learn to scratch :) yes your videos details are good, thanks also for the knowledge!
Great reviewed on this controller Carlos ... Nice intro on the video I like your scratch skills... It's good to know about more options on DJ's controllers.. saludos amigo 🙏
Ayun oh wow ginawan mo na sya ng video sorry late watch ako.. medyo busy sa paghahanap ng kakainin sir.. medyo tag hirap na kmi. Dito... Kaya meyo tag hirap n tlg Anyways I agree on you sir.. denon is the best controller for all dj.. make it easy and no more laptop just put usb thats all.. lupet
Personally I couldn’t do it if I was starting. Although it’s cool you can upload your music, it would’ve been nice if they gave out some kind of option for a streaming service to work on this device. Also, I am not a fan of the lay out and especially how the knobs are set up. Call me shallow, but it’s an eye sore and the jog wheels look like a toy. Again, these are my personal gripes but if you like it I do trust your opinion since thanks to you I am enjoying it with your guidance first with the 200 and now with the 400, and now I am waiting to upgrade possibly to the 1000SR to use tidal with it or just truly get into scratching with the Rane72. Thanks
@@djcarlo Thanks. Last question and, more importantly, since I do not have a PC or a laptop in my home at the moment, can I still set up the Denon Prime Go if I was to buy one tomorrow? I only have a new iPad and an iPhone in my house currently. I seem to remember hearing I’d need a laptop to analyze music, etc…basically, I’m just wondering if a laptop, at some point during the set-up process, comes into play with the Denon Prime Go. Thanks again!!
Did Denon give you a date when the jog wheels would be upgraded (to tighten the jog wheels), and when/how we would know to purchase the NEW UPGRADED PRIME GO with that jog wheel upgrade.Thanks
Hi MASTER i hope your doing well.... totally awesome review on the Prime Dj Go..if you ask me its like the next generation console because you don't need a laptop to make it function....and yes can't wait another review on other Prime Dj standalone setups...such as the Prime Dj 2....
Most units this size always get the faders and/or jog wheels wrong. Wheels not responsive enough, too small, fader doesn’t last and can never get clean, tight scratches.
Expensive. But for mobile djs who really is tired of heavy equipment with a lot of cables, this thing hacks those flaws. Simple easy. Can even start to dj under a minute. And i hope u could back the power with power bank.
One problem: He doesn't like the horizontal EQ layout
Saved you a click.
Hahahaha! Thanks for commenting!
Why don’t habe they show the dislikes, like they used to?
Click, dick or rick, EVERY video is pure inspiration!
Hey, thank you, really. It's 1:30 am over here and I'm in need of some instantaneousness
You're a G, thanks.
Carlos would scratch on jogwheels the size of a nickel and it would still sound amazing.
Hahaha! Thank you!
*dime
Seriously! He’s awesome.
Matthieu Rego nomit dont
For a road trip..
plug an RCA to the aux jack in the car stereo.. "PARTY MODE!"
Rock on! Enjoy your party!
Holy shit thats brilliant 😂😂
Already been doing this for years w my Mpc live...or iPad running Djay/Casio xdj1 (vestax typhoon pretty much) ...or my kong Volca jam box(holds four singlefile top to bottom and a Roland go mixer Velcro to the inside top of case so BOOM lay it down undo 2 latches open and ur grooving
YES! No computer, WOOH. I'm so happy about this, Denon have smashed this, can't wait to see Pioneer's version. Great video Carlo, keep these up!
It's such a great feature. But what makes it amazing is that it's battery powered!
I've given up on Pioneer. As long as Denon can quickly catch up on the software in the next year it's a wrap!
Nice review. Try to review the prime 4 or the sc6000M.
Sorry bro pioneer was sold again to a printing company, so the next cdj have full color laser inkjet printer.
@@prodj.mixapeofficial6431 lol
I just got my DDJ-400 a week ago and I am having the time of my life.
Great news for you then! What features do you think are more superior?
Is it too small?
@@djcarlo Feature wise I believe the DDJ-400 has a far superior EQ layout (vertically) as do most DJ controllers but I feel like for the price of $250 you are getting what you paid for a DJ controller. There is no way the DJ Prime Go has all those built and features and beats the $250 DDJ price tag. Essentially with the Denon DJ Prime Go your are getting so much more but at a higher price tag. I feel like it would be for someone who likes having everything in one place i.e. the display and controller together and the battery powered portability to be literally anywhere and everywhere. For someone like me though, if I were to upgrade I would rather just get an XDJ-RX2. Much love DJ Carlo Atendido!
@@AwesomeAzn I myself have a DDJ SB3, looking to get a DDJ 800 then DDJ 1000.
soundcloud.com/violated-tracks
@@djgracigraces3531 smaller than ddj800, 1000 etc. but its definitely not small
Today I took out my Technics and started Scratching with the Traktor!!!!!! I’m still a beginner!!!! 🎧🎧 Love your videos ❤️❤️
Thanks for watching! Good luck on your Traktor! 🔥
►DOWNLOAD MY SCRATCH COURSE: sellfy.com/djcarloatendido/p/qw9r/
►DOWNLOAD MY BEGINNER DJ COURSE: sellfy.com/p/ms3fx1/
►DOWNLOAD THE TRACKS IN THIS VIDEO: sellfy.com/p/1o7x/
►GET ACCESS TO MY SPECIAL DJ EDITS & MY SECRET TUTORIALS & MORE:@UCnO0dcSgfp18PDxH5oNVpKQ/join
► DOWNLOAD MY DJ COURSES: sellfy.com/djcarloatendido/djcourses/
► EVERYTHING I own to DJ and UA-cam: www.amazon.com/shop/djcarloatendido
How much is it???
Very good review Carlo! As always😊😉
Giveaway this to me I want be a famous dj
Big fab of yours
Love from india
Thank u ima look into this one.👍
The fact that no computer is needed makes this a very appealing proposition. I’m not too sure about the job wheels but I’m not much in to scratching. Gotta wait a while though I don’t think this is out in the uk yet
Oh thank you for sharing your thoughts about it! They set a unique one selling point for the market! Waiting to see how others will answer for that! Let us know if it’s out in the UK!
Finally, someone actually perform scratches on the Prime Go. Great video as usual 🔥
This needs to be done! Glad you liked it!
Dude i cant believe this guy’s scratching like this on this thing. Also, 90s scratching still sounds so amazing 😭😭😭😭. Oh this guy! Saw him on twitter or somewhere
Thanks for checking out this video of mine dude :) The scratching take took some time to get right :)
One of the best reviews I've seen on this Channel so far for Controllers. It's definitely a powerful machine that doesn't require a laptop. Although it comes with a huge price tag, you can make that money back if you're interested in becoming a really good DJ!
Couldn't agree more! Glad we're on the same page!
You made the video so easy to follow with your relaxed pace and precise word use that I only needed to watch it once, lol! The best controller video Ive ever watched. Good work buddy!
Thank you! I'm really happy when I hear feedback like this. To more videos bud! 🥳
Thanks for pointing out the power cable slot in the ins outs chapter. Thanks also for your review. This looks like an excellent controller for traveling DJs!
For sure! It really is an excellent mobile controller. One of my favorites actually!
This thing looks sick! A little hard to purchase right now because of pay cuts due to quarantine but its definitely first on the list once things begin to normalise... Thanks for the dope content as always man. I'm never disappointed with your channel. Mad props to you from a South African DJ living in China
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about this! Which features stick to you? Let us know in the comments!
I’d love to visit China and Japan and I’d love to live there for some time. Would love to live in China 1-3 years. Same with Japan, South America, Africa, amazon rainforest. Basically what I’m getting at, is I love nature and wildlife. It’s my biggest passion alongside music and if someone wants to gift me £1 Million I will go and live my dream. Antarctic here I come. If polar bear tries to attack me I tell him to chill the fu@k out and pass him a dooby. Make friends and chill. Maybe listen to some great music, together. If things go well, maybe I’ll look after the kids from time to time 😁
I’m joking a bit but to travel the natural world is my dream and it really saddens me that because of reasons, it probably will never happen 😢
“Violin plays out very loudly” 😂
Oh, I just clicked on this travel food guys channel, called Trevor James. He’s great loves food travel etc loves China and he just moved into a Village in China. I didn’t actually watch the video yet because I’m currently cooking and will enjoy while I eat.
Love Trevor James and what he does.
I invested in the prime 4 and have never looked back, such a beast. Love watching you mix and scratch ✌️ From the 🇬🇧
I'm in that boat with you, my friend, or should I say "PARTY Barge"?!?!?!? The P4 is the unmitigated TRUTH.
:D
I’m getting a Pioneer DDJ-400 soon and with all of your tutorials, I think I’m confident enough to even like Avicii! Thanks Carlo😊
Have fun! Great to hear!
Horizontal EQs are easy to adapt to. Some club mixers like the Rane or Allen & Heath V6 have horizontal EQ layout and it's fine, I actually prefer it.
I love that it has all the inputs and outputs especially XLR and 1/4 inch.
Wish the DDJ 400 had that.
That's another plus! Thanks for watching!
DJ Carlo I love the Prime Go. I use it as a back-up and for smaller venues alongside my Thump Go speakers. The two of them go together like peanut butter and jelly. I would recommend the Prime Go to everyone. It really gives you that mobile DJ feel. DJDMIX
It's actually my favorite standalone controller so far! Just really wish it had bigger jog wheels
I love the equipment from Denon. I stated with the first ddj wego from pioneer and I wanted to get a 4 channel standalone Mixer by Pioneer but they are very expensive so I decided to buy the denon dj mcx 8000 and I'm very happy with it. But now I want to have the newer version of it the prime 4😍🥰
Yay! Great! Enjoy your gear!
Great review Carlo!!! You are by far the BEST reviewer I’ve seen! Great job and all the best
Thanks, man! Really trying to elevate the art of DJ reviews here in UA-cam. Glad you appreciate my 1 week of hard work!
DJ Carlo Atendido I wish I had 10 percent of your mixing skills!
Amazing interview buddy well explained❤
Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed this review :)
If native instruments made a unit to compete with this I'd happily put myself in debt for it but Denon are definitely shaking up the market with this thing
Denon's been on a meteoric rise over the past few years for me! NI doesn't seem to want to dip their toes into the standalone pool so much
You killed that intro Carlo!!!
Heh....
It's an MPC Live for the scratch crowd, and that's a good thing. The only two things missing is the SATA drive bay and the monitors Akai put on the Live II. 😀
Great review, thanks!
The only problem I about this unit is the lack of an external effect loop. Having the abillity of using for example an external high quality analog filter, makes a big difference in the sound.
And a minor thing that would have been nice would be a dedicated button next to the EQ to quickly switch between EQ/Isolator mode instead of having to go into menu settings.
Interesting takes on it Pelle! The dedicated button would've actually been very nice.
@@djcarlo It would be nice if they could at least put the function on the swipe down menu from the top of the screen so access to it is faster than having to menu dive.
My favorite feature is that you can stream from Tidal. So you don't even need an SD card. It's truly an all in one machine.
That is a nice feature! Hopefully everyone's connected in internet too!
I just used it for tonight for the first time and it sounds incredible- very easy to learn how to use.
It's pretty great! Though I still wish the jog wheels were bigger. The Mixstream Pro Go is giving this one a run for its money nowadays!
@@djcarlo I think that’s Denons biggest issue, they don’t care about the job wheels as much. If you look at all of their controllers, none of them have a decent jog wheel size.
The Horizontal Eq is a small issue for "beginner equipment". The niche is the built in screen and the battery power. It is useful..When the laptop goes defective still have the screen. If the charger goes defective still have battery power to rely on. To be truthful most places you are going to practice or play at will have power sources anyhow so the battery power feature is a bit of a gimmick
Great insights! Thank you!
Carlo man you are just amazing!! Thanks for doing a review on this console!!
You're welcome, Conor! This thing is crazy! Hope you get it!
Great video my friend but for me, the one single problem with this unit is this: Why bother equipping it with TWO XLR Mic Jacks when you can't apply any EQ/Effects to the Mic channels. Every single venue is different and these controls on a Mic channel are absolutely PARAMOUNT! This is about as clueless as it gets from Denon :(
That’s a nice stand it’s on. My only additional gripe is that the screen is flat so you have to bend over to view it. But that stand would definitely help.
Yeah, I get what you mean. You really need to lean over it to see it.
DJ God Atendido...you can do anything! Even scratch on two quarters lol
Haha! Thank you! We should do what needs to be done - that is to cover all bases because the community is growing. Everyone has different tools and genre! I am grateful tho! Cheers!
Great review but I got to say the intro scratching is the best I’ve ever seen
Yayyy! Thankkk you so much! More tutorials to come! Stay tuned!
Can you make a battle between Numark Mixtream vs Prime go?
I'll consider that for a future video!
Thank you for reviewing Denon gear! Just switched to the Prime 4 last December from Serato/Pioneer. Was having issues & needed an upgrade. The Engine software has room to grow & lacks a bit of featured. Big one, record mode does not have level display or adjustment. Form & function of the unit overall is solid. Happy we made the jump! You are awesome Carlo! Keep em coming!
Oh, that's an unfortunate incident! But great that you're enjoying your big switch! Thanks for sharing your feedback! What are the features you like the most?
@@djcarlo We are a mobile operation focusing on weddings & school events. The features we like the most are No laptop required, multiple media inputs, built-in SATA drive, 2 independent mic inputs, independent zone output & build quality. We can literally plug this thing in & run an entire 2 room event independently without a laptop or external drive. Less gear to hookup & backup. The sound quality is very good coming straight from the unit as well! No need for external sound processing...Love this thing!
too much love fire fire fire...... THIS DJ IS ON FIRE....... GOOD WORK ......this just killed my lock down mood and active my party mood
Woot! Woot! Glad you like this one! And made you happy! Cheers!
I wish they made a rotary version of this, with touch strips instead of jog wheels
A modular design woupd be sick too.
thanks for sharing that idea!
Thanks for the review. I hope they fix scratching algorithm and add daytime mode first and foremost. Thanks for the review!
I hope so too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@@djcarlo Is the problem that u found with scratching something u think cd be fixed in a firmware update or do you think it has to do with the hardware? I'm asking bc I preordered it and am heavily into scratching.
Although and excellent portable, it still doesn't have customizable loops for older tracks are off when it those older tracks, like disco, can't be on the grid. You have to set up your track's loops on a SC5000 or SC6000, since you can change the ins & outs on a loop (if you have one or access to one) and move that usb to the prime go and have your customized loops because the software doesn't do it either....
Yeah, disco beats tend to go off grid since the drums are all live. But beyond that and a few other things, I'd say the Prime Go is still pretty well rounded!
Finally considering adding a GO to my collection. Wouldn't be my first piece of Prime gear so no worries as far as hardware, build quality & performance. This would be perfect for when traveling, long flights, sitting poolside on vacation. I just find it odd that you'd have a gripe with x-fader & jogs. This unit was never meant to target turntablists. So why would you review from a turntablist's point of view? It doesn't even have a physical knob/switch for curve contour settings. That's like being so.eone disappointed that you can't do a 3 click flare or crab on a rotary mixer. Not to mention, you're a Pioneer DJ. You can say you're unbiased till you're blue in the face but at the end of the day, you're reviewing a unit from a direct competitor which is a conflict of interest no matter how slice it. That's like Steve Jobs reviewing a Samsung Galaxy.
Also, has Pioneer come out with a unit to complete with this Denon Prime Go, yet?
Oh yes!! I love Denon DJ Prime products so much. Any SC6000 / M review in the near future?
I can in the future videos once I got a hold of those models! Thanks for watching!
I have the prime 4 and couples week ago I got the prime go and I'm happy with just the easy to carry and the battery make it amazing 👏 🙌 I love it
Nice! I'm glad you've got a full Denon set up! Makes things easier to go between both.
Mr. Scratch geek🤔🤓
You didnt mention the removable SSD SATA Hard Drive feature. Arguably the best feature of this unit.
Oh thanks for including that!
Great video
Thanks bud! Glad you enjoyed the Prime Go review!
I agree on you.. this is the best controller you will find in the market... Dj equipment getting better nand easier..
I love this review. Thanks for the refreshing honesty and testing you put this thing through!
No problem! Glad it was helpful!
Great stuff as always @Dj Carlo Atendido
I love the portability of the unit. Wish it had a little built in speaker but I understand that the space constraints would mean that it wouldn't have been the best.
Another gripe I reckon was I wish the screen could pop up and be angled. But then again, with such a small unit, I don't think it's that's big of a deal.
I do think the price is a little high though. Cos, you can buy a cheap controller and a secondhand laptop and still buy speakers for the price of this unit... I hope that it comes down eventually. But I suppose it is the price to pay when you want to be an early adopter of new tech.
Great comment! You have valid points especially this one: "early adopter of new technology"! Given that other brands have yet to respond to this selling proposition, that's kinda the price we gonna pay aside from the portability of this!
Man portability and battery power is expensive.
I hope they angle the screen forward or adjustable and slightly bigger jog wheels.
Seems to be some of the more common complaints about the design! Hoping to see those addressed with the next gen Prime Go!
First time to see you feature a Denon Product this feels new hahahaha
Haha! I want to cover all brands! Thanks for sharing! What Denon gear are you using?
@@djcarlo ohh I haven't tried Denon before. I use Gemini G4V btw
Me too Carlo. I thought you are Pioneer DJ exclusive.
Its pretty cool but it just thing The disc pads are small. I know it’s not a problem for you obviously, but I prefer the Hercules impulse 300.
Ohhh! Thanks for sharing! I might compare the two in my future videos! Great idea!
Disc Pads?!?!? What's a Disc Pad? Do you mean the Jog-Wheels? Pretty confusing statement...
Outstanding and honest review. Quick question. Is there a feature in the software that will sort/arrange your libraries by BPM (high to low or vice versa), alphabetical order for song title, artist, etc?
yes it can totally do that!
I got the Denon Dj prime 4.....i love it! Best controller
I agree! Thanks for the support!
Love your video’s. No matter how experienst we are. Learning every day new tricks and improve ourself
You inspired me to be a DJ I just thought you would like to know that, thanks 💓
That's awesome dude! What do you think of this new DJ gear?
DJ Carlo Atendido looks great for a beginner I’m using the ddj 400 t
Thats insulating Im a DJ using multi inputs and at times well all the time i make small corrections to whats playing ie using the grips on the the platter, my experience tells me dennon platters at that size are terrible for making such adjustments by slightly nudging it forward or back, my transitions are long and i like it at times to be silky smooth. I have great respect for the scratch turntables djs, but to all everyone else just regular djs. by that u mean the cool guy whos playlist is from spotyfy
Ganda 😍 , Kaso Mahal 😅💕 Hanggang Tingin Nalang 🥺 (PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭)
Hi Carlo, thanks for your amazing videos. Will you review the Denon Prime 4 ?
Will see what I can do! Stay tuned!
Priced at $999. I'm still waiting for my government stimulus check :(
Oh no! You really have to ponder on this!
@@m-stat9 it's not lmaoi
Get a job
I could get you a brand new 1 for $600 or a traktor kontrol s4 for $600 as well..
*_The fact that you can actually scratch on these baffles me_* 😂😂
Just had to adjust my hands slightly, but anything is possible with a bit of practice!
The "problem" he identified is EXACTLY the problem that's preventing me from buying this unit!! Denon I love you but your next edition of this unit better figure out a way to make the EQ knobs vertical!!
Let's see what their next one holds! Hope fully they do address that problem
Stupid question. Was you actually scratching at very start of this video? I ask because it sounded perfect but seemed like it was lagging behind what you was doing. If there’s lag or whatever then oh but good skills.
Yes it was me! Lotta takes to get a solid session! You get used to the latency
Like any battery, the life of the battery will die down. Is the battery replaceable.?
I forgot to include that! But I'll do the feature comparison soon among other models!
Yes the battery is replaceable by Denon.
DANG THAT FIRST PART THOUGH. CAN HE SCRATCH OR WHAT. you got my sub.
Gotta love denon they are really killing it now, and what a better time to do it as pioneer really shot themselves in the foot with rekordbox 6,RIP pioneer
Woot! They're bouncing back! Pretty awesome! Thanks for watching!
Hello carlo I’m from Portugal 🇵🇹 and I am a big fan of your work. I am all days learning a little bit with your videos. Can you do a review of Numark nvii? Thanks and keep going with your incredible work!
Great to hear! Thanks for the love! That suggestion may be featured in my upcoming videos! There's already a handful requests for Numark!
DJ Carlo Atendido thank you for your answer
I'm always looking to improve more and more. maybe one day I will have the honor of sharing the stage with you!
Just learnt about this and other stand alone units, soo cool! I'm almost wondering if they are coming out with a v2 anytime soon, and should just wait for that now?
Oh man, you and I both Dave! Hahaha
I can't believe there is no audio from mic or aux to headphones. That is my pissed complaint.
That's fair I guess Mike. Can't always get all the features down!
Hey Carlo, I was looking for your review on this unit as it is such a new and interesting piece of dj gear. Great job with the review, you are a true talent djing and filming! I am now torn between the Prime GO and Prime 2 to buy in 2020. Which one do you prefer?
Hey, thanks! What a good coincidence! I might do a follow up content for that comparison! So stay tuned!
When the internal batteries quit holding a charge, which they will, can they be easily replaced?
Thinking about the Prime 4 how you can insert a hard drive in the bottom, I assume is something similar.. just a few screws and swap it. (I guess)
@@Joaquin77 I have a Prime 4 and that HDD install/remove is like 3min-maximum of headache-free-awesome!
:D
I would like to see you talking on what gear aimed at turntablists you'd like seeing in the future from dj companies.I mean for the first time through all these years we finally got a motorised standalone media player(from Denon if recall correctly).For the first time we got a standalone a standalone motorised dj controller(traktor s4 mk3 i think) and second motorised dj controller ever(first being the ns7 series of numark) and also we just got DVS-ready portable turntable which didn't even came from a big company (omni from headache).Turntablism seem to be lacking when it comes to accessories,because to be honest we dont need anything more than DVS and maybe Phaze to roll out,but having more options never hurt nobody.
And also what is favourite DJ brand
Depends on my mood! Hehehe! I have several really!
Those jogs look so small. I think the ddj 200 has bigger ones. Although I’m not hyped about that, the eq section what really throws me off is that price. It’s $1,000. That being said, this is a good standalone unit and that screen looks good. I’d love to see pioneer answer with its own 2 channel standalone unit, but the price tag kills me.
"I’d love to see Pioneer's answer" - same!
That's the price one has to pay for adopting new niche! As previously pointed in one of the comments!
Great review!! :) did ever fix the scratch delay as expected?
I actually haven't been able to check that! Let me get back to you on that.
Hey Carlo!
Great review! I solved the jog wheel problem by using the loop buttons instead. Incredible. I have two concerns before going live is the Wi-Fi connection stability and mp3 quality using Tidal on Prime Go. What is your experience with that? I’d imagine the mp3 quality can be heard depending on the size of the club and sound system. Should I change to another provider like Beatport? I’ve been a vinyl dj since I began, but felt limited to the music I was able to buy on vinyl and never really went digital until now. Unlimited creativity laptop free is totally awesome!!
Thanks bro!
Peace✌️
DJ DiJoint
Honestly, I'd recommend going for online record pools where you can download mp3s instead of streaming them. You actually CAN hear the difference in sound quality in larger speakers, so I really recommend going for what you know is top notch DiJoint! :)
@@djcarlo Sounds good! Thanks again!!
The ONLY thing it's missing is a BLUETOOTH OUT so that you could use it with battery powered speakers - then you can have a truly wireless DJ experience!
Ohhh good point!
But the delayyyy
REDEEMED MEDIA 2 agree. The delay makes djing annoying
www.amazon.com/dp/B07JYK3JKD/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_4XA3EbNTH173M
Bro! Now I feel like I got screwed over by Pioneer, i purchased the XDJ-RR and the screen is not even close to this one! With other problems. Can you compare the 2
Oh that's unfortunate! I need to grab that XDJ-RR first and have a comparison next! Thanks for suggesting!
Id be interested in that comparison too. Those two units are the only options available for standalones at the 1k price point. I would be interested in seeing a practical comparison of the two to decide what one I should consider if I'm looking to downsize from CDJ's to a compact all in one unit.
You are seriously skilled. Great performer. Thank you for posting this! 👍🎶
Thank you too! Glad you'll find this useful!
Cool. If I'm looking for something to learn to scratch on, I'm probably better off with something like the Numark PT01 Scratch. Thanks for the rundown!
It is jusr a bit too small for me and needs more pads.The prime go is too small and the 4+ is too BIG what other options are there for $800 marbe 1k but not the Numark with the built-in speakers it does not have to be battery-operated.
That's where you're wrong! The Numark Mixstream Pro Go has a battery now! Check out my review on it
Fyi / I Connected my SSD - ( Solid State Drive ) - Samsung 1TB External Hard drive to this unit and it runs flawless, Wow!, As we know SSD Are expensive, So I haven't tried a 2TB or Higher, But wow!, Our hopes have been answered, For us to run a 1,2,3,4TB On a Stand alone Controller is a big step! Yes Bye Bye Laptop, Yes we love our laptops, and I'll continue to use my laptop on my other Controller, But its so cool to have a Stand alone controller in the Mix. One thing I hope they allow us, I hope the make a App like Serato Remote - Serato Remote allows us to trigger Cue Points on a iPad or iPhone, The Cue Points on this Denon are to small, I really don't mind the small cue points pads, but I feel over the years these cue points pads will take a toll and maybe not work after so many presses, I hope I'm wrong, But external cue point pads will be cool, bigger and maybe save the life of the cue pads on the Denon Dj - One last thing, a Flight Case for this controller, yes for this controller, A back pack bag would be better and more mobile, But I can't wait to at least see a cool flight case for this controller. Cooley High!
Woot! Woot thanks for sharing your insights! Are you getting this one? Or waiting for next, since Denon's direction is going there!
DJ Carlo Atendido I got this one, I was going to wait for the next one, but i decided to get this one. I’m just a basic blend Dj, no scratching yet. I also picked up the SRT, I’m going to check out your Scratch videos and hopefully learn to scratch :) yes your videos details are good, thanks also for the knowledge!
Hello sir Carlo! Can you make video about dj controller for beginners 2020? Thankyouuu sooo mucchh
This is noted! Thanks for watching! I need to create a follow up video which is up-to-date! Great suggestion!
Great reviewed on this controller Carlos ... Nice intro on the video I like your scratch skills... It's good to know about more options on DJ's controllers.. saludos amigo 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes! I need to cover more options! Thanks for watching! Which feature do you like most?
Another Great video and informative review! Hope you're well!
Hey, thanks! Glad you found it useful! Stay safe!
Ayun oh wow ginawan mo na sya ng video sorry late watch ako.. medyo busy sa paghahanap ng kakainin sir.. medyo tag hirap na kmi. Dito... Kaya meyo tag hirap n tlg
Anyways
I agree on you sir.. denon is the best controller for all dj.. make it easy and no more laptop just put usb thats all.. lupet
Personally I couldn’t do it if I was starting. Although it’s cool you can upload your music, it would’ve been nice if they gave out some kind of option for a streaming service to work on this device. Also, I am not a fan of the lay out and especially how the knobs are set up. Call me shallow, but it’s an eye sore and the jog wheels look like a toy. Again, these are my personal gripes but if you like it I do trust your opinion since thanks to you I am enjoying it with your guidance first with the 200 and now with the 400, and now I am waiting to upgrade possibly to the 1000SR to use tidal with it or just truly get into scratching with the Rane72. Thanks
Has there been a similar unit released since this video was uploaded 4 years ago? Or, is the Denon Prime Go still the go-to unit?
Quite a few! There's the Numark Mixstream Pro Go and the AlphaTheta Omnis Duo (that's the Pioneer one)
@@djcarlo Thanks. Last question and, more importantly, since I do not have a PC or a laptop in my home at the moment, can I still set up the Denon Prime Go if I was to buy one tomorrow? I only have a new iPad and an iPhone in my house currently. I seem to remember hearing I’d need a laptop to analyze music, etc…basically, I’m just wondering if a laptop, at some point during the set-up process, comes into play with the Denon Prime Go. Thanks again!!
That's some good scratching on such a small jog wheels
It wasn't easy! Tbh, it's my only real gripe with the Prime Go haha
@@djcarlo of course. But it's not really made for scratching
Did Denon give you a date when the jog wheels would be upgraded (to tighten the jog wheels), and when/how we would know to purchase the NEW UPGRADED PRIME GO with that jog wheel upgrade.Thanks
It's probably going to be a free firmware update, since the actual player is all software.
nice review man! is the crossfader / jog wheel delay fixed??
Hi MASTER i hope your doing well.... totally awesome review on the Prime Dj Go..if you ask me its like the next generation console because you don't need a laptop to make it function....and yes can't wait another review on other Prime Dj standalone setups...such as the Prime Dj 2....
Fingers crossed! A new niche has opened!
@@djcarlo can't wait 😁👍
Carlo, have you noticed a popping sound when you push the mic 1 or 2 buttons through a PA? I have had 2 units do this to me
I don't really use my mic so I can't really say. Good luck!
Amazing vid homie!!!! Hey, had some questions. Does this feel exactly like two real turntable and a mixer? if not how close?
Kinda close! Woot woot! Thanks for watching!
Most units this size always get the faders and/or jog wheels wrong. Wheels not responsive enough, too small, fader doesn’t last and can never get clean, tight scratches.
Which controllers have you tried before?
please make video about xdj rr
Amazing scratch combination and I love the transitions
Hi dude, can you tell me what stand it is you're using to mount the Prime go?
Cheers
It's a really strong, metal Pioneer stand. I think it's the DJC-STS1
@@djcarlo Thanks man, it's on my list
the best djing in philippines ☝☝☝☝
Yay! Great to hear! Thanks!
Expensive. But for mobile djs who really is tired of heavy equipment with a lot of cables, this thing hacks those flaws. Simple easy. Can even start to dj under a minute. And i hope u could back the power with power bank.
Fair enough! Valid points! Thanks for sharing them!
Once they figure out the scratching I'd be really interested in this. I'm wondering if going off battery power will deminish it's power though
That can be another topic on my future video! Thanks for the suggestion!