The center display cons you mentioned are easily fixed with software / firmware update. They can change the verticle wf display or let u add your logo / skin. The fact that there is a screen is there makes it so.
12:00 VDJ offers stems integration with the extra EQs on any 4-channel controller. I can use the eqs not used on channels 3 and 4 for complete stems control. And this works on any 4-channel controller. It gives you full control (levels and all). I have a Roland DJ808 that's labeled "Serato." VDJ offers better stems integration on my controller, labeled "Serato," than Serato. With Serato, you can't map the EQs (or at least I can't) to be used as with stems to manipulate the stems. I had a choice, purchase this unit to have the levels mapped on the hardware or keep my controller and use VDJ.
I actually like what Rane has done here. the controller isn’t perfect, but I like the size, the stems integration is next level and 4 channels with paddles is a big plus for me. I agree with you on the platters and the screen sizes but overall I think they’ve got a good controller here. Pioneer has been lagging far behind. The rev 7 is a nice controller but everything else in their line up is out dated. The FLX whatever is junk. The SX3 is beyond out dated. And the 1000 SRT I just can’t stand the loop controls. I think for 2023 pioneer needs a major update to all its models.
That's mybit I hear what ya saying n like you pointed I'm now leaning to the Rane 4 but only because the FLX10 is mainly recordbox so no serato pad assignments but other than that the FLX10 is no joke the creative stuff you can do is serious . I guess it's a choice of if ya a turntablist or a creative ?
It also has dedicated instrumental and acapella buttons If you use the parameter. The left side is acapella and the right side is instrumental. So you have that dedicated buttons the pads and the split. Also when you hit the split you could bring the instrumental fader down who are the acapella like you show . But you can also scratch over them and when you stop scratching it sync back on the beat perfect.
I love the dots on the platter design. Looks great and flirts with the classic look of Technics. I have big issues with all controllers on the market. RANE Four is my favourite controller. My only issue is the quality of the microphone amp, but I've heard the lastest batch has fixed that as well.
Thank you for this video. Funny thing, the full screen image you provided gives me almost the perfect real-life perspective on my 40” smart TV. I started air spinnin’ like it was in front of me and I think the oled screen might be a bit small as you mention. Might wait for a spinning platters version.
Don’t mean to sound bias here, and I think there’s a lot of great controllers out there but the DDJ 1000SRT, is in my opinion the goat. The work flow and versatility is A1
Thanks for the review man! I’m looking to upgrade from my Pioneer DDJ-SX2. Are the jog wheel controls gonna be similar to that? Or should I look at the FLX10?
I was 100% on board when I heard about this controller. I thought the whole point of the ranes were to have spinning platters. I feel like they missed a huge opportunity. There's not much that sets it apart from any other controller
There are a few features that set it apart from other controllers, BUT I have to agree. They missed the boat on the platters. Should have been motorized. It will have sell but they could have cornered the market for a few years if they had spinning platters. Nick was also right about the other cons. I don't know why they didn't put reverb as one of the main EFX on the controller, and that screen is way to small.
Let's be honest folks - who really uses 4 channels live? Find the Rev7 is definitely the better choice: - better effect display - much easier to read - motorized platters - extra 4 buttons above the platters, with 4-way matrix - can be optimally mapped for stems - Display in jog with 4 !! different views - Always keep an eye on the 2nd waveform in the display of the opposite one - great sounding Pioneer effects
I do. I like mixing stems, and with 2 decks dedicated to the same track, it makes mashups a breeeeze. There's things you can do with 4 that you just can't with 2.
Will the Rane Four support DVS? Have heard nothing or seen anything regarding that. If can’t connect t-tables or cdjs and control Serato then this isn’t a SRT competitor at all. I see it has phone/line connections but what if that’s only for standalone mixing?
So Nick, I love your channel and personality and respect your talent. My kids are out of the house, and I want to get started on the DJ life ( I was a shitty little DJ before) . I recently invested in Bose tops and Subs to help out with my Neices wedding. I am a video editor for my day job. I bought and returned a NuMark MixStream Pro because the interface was tiny and I just didn't like it. If I decide to get into this for the long haul and eventually have turntables with Stem. Where do I start with software and a controller out. Sd I just us my laptop with Serato Pro?
On the feet to give it some elevation, I think its a good idea for those of use using a stand...you can't do that with most of the other controllers out there
Nick, Great Review!!! What's your take on the Pioneer Rev 7 w/ motorized platter, or the Rain 4. If price range is close between these two controllers, what would you buy?
i was thinking exactly the same before i found this video, i was looking for videos to show me how this controller looks like and was so disappointed when i found out about no motorized platters and also that it looks like my pioneer srt 1000 that i had for years and wanted to upgrade and was thinking to get this new RANE controller but after i watched this video i'm not buying it, so i hope they come out with a new model soon with motorized platter and stems
The biggest con is when people have to go and buy another computer that can work with stems,I think Serato has to do something otherwise that alone will slow down the sale of this controller.
Finally someone is speaking sense about this mixer. Disappointed thou. Lets forget about the Stems button included ... anything aside from that is a usual thing , this Is just like an advanced DDJ1000 SRT.
So with you on the IEC power and having Reverb, no Echo! Here's an idea for the guys at Inmusic: Rane controller running on the Engine platform (Rane vs. Denon DJ)...that might bring me to the Rane side!
You're spot on with what you said about controller. MY OPINION, I get the hype about the controller especially the Stems feature on it, but I wonder (and maybe its just me) how many people on the fly is really going to use it on a live/wedding gigs. The controller to me is just too busy and compact. I wish Rane made the controller a lot bigger, but I could understand they're competing with the Pioneer DDJ 1000srt
I’m thinking Rane 1 sales were softer than anticipated and they had lots of contracted fab on the platters so someone there said “fuck it….paint’em black and throw the on the 4.”
The platters slow down on rev7 or Rane one but the reason for these dots in static platters like this is called “mold”. These are probably remolded from denon moving platters or whatever… and also makes them “look” as regular turntables and Rane not only target “pro turntable” but also open format where the need to “feel” like the real deal. Cheese? Revenue…
Spinelli...yo..yo.yoooo.. What would you choose between Denon SC Live 4, or Rane One, or Pioneer Ddj 1000SRt.. Now, reloop is coming out with Mixon 8.... Check it out when you have a chance on you researches and comparison... Really appreciate your input 👍 Hopefully you write back..😜 Much blessings 🙌 Ty 🎛🎚🎤🎧👍
Great video!... Another big miss is individual screens for the fx buttons... 6 assignable buttons for 22 fxs and can't see what's where at a glance, after spoiling me with screens for the pads. Nice piece of hardware though but I agree they didn''t think it through. Just like the SC Live 2 & 4 they're rethinking the price point, before releasing it, no sense repeating that embarassment Denon made.
Hi Nick - after much research i finally purchased a FLX 10 and think i made a smart decision. Thank You for the pros and cons. I was oaky with strobe dots Lol - but the screens in jogs does not display artwork and logos !! The effects issue - pioneer is better for sure. And I really dont think I’ll ever need 4 stems just 3 is okay . Mobile Dj and wedding Dj mostly . Again your comedy also makes it funny you missed your stand up comedian calling Ha Ha
I would rather buy this controller than the Rane One, but I can't get over the fact it doesn't have motorized platter. Otherwise, it would be a done deal! I guess I'll wait until they come out with their next version of the controller with, hopefully, motorized platters.
Dude you had me rolling 🤣 😂 but it's a fire 🔥 controller with game changing stems features.. but the jogs will make it or brake it.. I really like the 1000/cdj jogs.. but battle mixers will all need 4 upfaders with stems split from now on.
This version is not the final one, so they might change sum stuff like the reverb not being on the FX section. Yet the dots i couldn't care less and I'm a vinyl dj. Don't get how this is so irritates every vinyl dj? As long as they get you traction when adjusting the song I'm good with it. But yes the FX screen is small.
I ALWAYS wonder even when Im at work .. Do these engineers even ask anyone that lives this life on a day to day basis?! Drives me insane . Like who's in charge on R&D
Soooo am I the only one thinking that Pioneer will do what Pioneer does and release a DDJ-REV11 with some of these features done in a Pioneer way? It just seems logical to me.
This is seriously lacking. Good points Nick, the turntable circle design is dumb for non-moving platters, no reverb and worst of all it doesn''t have tension knobs like on the 1000 & 1000SRT to tighten or loosen the jog wheels for smoother pull backs & scratching, major miss there RANE. Yea i agree, probably some nerdy musical beat pad producers put all those dumb effects on it too. This is like an SX2, but with 4 channels & ugly "not for pro djs" knobs. They put these mini mixer knobs that don't help djs in low light, come on RANE, next time send me a prototype to help you guys get it right, big money loss here. -Mike Beats
built in IEC means the power transformer is internal and can pose a noise problem. all good mixers keep their PSU external to lower noise. this may not be as much of an issue as it once was, but i think that and space is the reason for ex/internal choice in design.
Damn, you brought the cons to the point! Platters with that dots, why that? Makes no sense! Reverb has to be a 100% must knob effect. I don't want to assign that shit. Screen ist much too small. Nobody can do cool stuff on the fly with that. For 2000 bugs that all is a no go! Sorry Rane, stem control on the Rane 4 is a cool feature but can't compensate all the cons at that price range.
Keep the other 2 channels and give me 10 inch Platters instead!!!!! only like 10% of DJs use 4 channels! Why do they keep making these 4 channel controllers??? Give me a me a DDJ-800 with 10 inch platters with Rev7 Mixer layout and paddle effects! THATS ALL WE NEED!!!!
I was super exited until I saw the platters, no ring light like the Pioneer or Denon and the screen don’t look like they belong on a flag ship controller. They look like a slightly better version (barely) of the shitty screens Gemini had on their low budget CD players
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@ranecorporation, send this man a mixer to review! 😉
The center display cons you mentioned are easily fixed with software / firmware update. They can change the verticle wf display or let u add your logo / skin. The fact that there is a screen is there makes it so.
This guy cracks me up every time
Starting out, I thought he was a tool. But he kept me interested. Plus, he's much better than the mono tone foreigners. 2 thumbs up. Great review.
the most important thing is to have fun and make people dance
12:00 VDJ offers stems integration with the extra EQs on any 4-channel controller. I can use the eqs not used on channels 3 and 4 for complete stems control. And this works on any 4-channel controller. It gives you full control (levels and all). I have a Roland DJ808 that's labeled "Serato." VDJ offers better stems integration on my controller, labeled "Serato," than Serato. With Serato, you can't map the EQs (or at least I can't) to be used as with stems to manipulate the stems. I had a choice, purchase this unit to have the levels mapped on the hardware or keep my controller and use VDJ.
I am considering getting a rane 4 controller. Would you recommended it?
I actually like what Rane has done here. the controller isn’t perfect, but I like the size, the stems integration is next level and 4 channels with paddles is a big plus for me. I agree with you on the platters and the screen sizes but overall I think they’ve got a good controller here. Pioneer has been lagging far behind. The rev 7 is a nice controller but everything else in their line up is out dated. The FLX whatever is junk. The SX3 is beyond out dated. And the 1000 SRT I just can’t stand the loop controls. I think for 2023 pioneer needs a major update to all its models.
Stems isn't next level
It's been around for a long time
That's mybit I hear what ya saying n like you pointed I'm now leaning to the Rane 4 but only because the FLX10 is mainly recordbox so no serato pad assignments but other than that the FLX10 is no joke the creative stuff you can do is serious . I guess it's a choice of if ya a turntablist or a creative ?
That was really top notch review .
For 2k i rather buy the rev7 nick. And at 1500 I rather get the raneone. Great video!!
Can you imagine cutting and hitting the que buttons?
It also has dedicated instrumental and acapella buttons If you use the parameter. The left side is acapella and the right side is instrumental. So you have that dedicated buttons the pads and the split. Also when you hit the split you could bring the instrumental fader down who are the acapella like you show . But you can also scratch over them and when you stop scratching it sync back on the beat perfect.
Spot on, like always Nick
The dots on the platters is no big deal its a throwback esthetic which is not affecting anything. The price is 1699.00 -
I love the dots on the platter design. Looks great and flirts with the classic look of Technics.
I have big issues with all controllers on the market. RANE Four is my favourite controller. My only issue is the quality of the microphone amp, but I've heard the lastest batch has fixed that as well.
Thank you for this video. Funny thing, the full screen image you provided gives me almost the perfect real-life perspective on my 40” smart TV. I started air spinnin’ like it was in front of me and I think the oled screen might be a bit small as you mention. Might wait for a spinning platters version.
Don’t mean to sound bias here, and I think there’s a lot of great controllers out there but the DDJ 1000SRT, is in my opinion the goat. The work flow and versatility is A1
🤣🤣🤣Great video Nick, i almost flipped when u mentioned the Nerd giving Feedback about the Development in Regards to Controller, lol
Thanks for the review man! I’m looking to upgrade from my Pioneer DDJ-SX2. Are the jog wheel controls gonna be similar to that? Or should I look at the FLX10?
I lost the power cable of my DDJ 1000 at a club one night and it was hell ordering a new one. And it cost me like $150.
omg sheesh
I was 100% on board when I heard about this controller. I thought the whole point of the ranes were to have spinning platters. I feel like they missed a huge opportunity. There's not much that sets it apart from any other controller
There are a few features that set it apart from other controllers, BUT I have to agree. They missed the boat on the platters. Should have been motorized. It will have sell but they could have cornered the market for a few years if they had spinning platters. Nick was also right about the other cons. I don't know why they didn't put reverb as one of the main EFX on the controller, and that screen is way to small.
I think it's hard or impossible to motorize with 4 decks. Deck positions wouldn't match up when switching between 4 decks. 2, yes, but not 4.
@@cardinals22 their own product, the Rane 12s can control up to 4 decks with one platter
@@Koopakid917543 ah I see nm then
get a damn turntable too much whinners
Let's be honest folks - who really uses 4 channels live?
Find the Rev7 is definitely the better choice:
- better effect display - much easier to read
- motorized platters
- extra 4 buttons above the platters, with 4-way matrix
- can be optimally mapped for stems
- Display in jog with 4 !! different views
- Always keep an eye on the 2nd waveform in the display of the opposite one
- great sounding Pioneer effects
i do and i had no problems
I do. I like mixing stems, and with 2 decks dedicated to the same track, it makes mashups a breeeeze. There's things you can do with 4 that you just can't with 2.
The first cue song coming to mind the spice girls lol,.that’s weddings for ya,..subbed new dj here
Will the Rane Four support DVS? Have heard nothing or seen anything regarding that. If can’t connect t-tables or cdjs and control Serato then this isn’t a SRT competitor at all. I see it has phone/line connections but what if that’s only for standalone mixing?
I still rock the Numark ns7iii
Like the motorized platters and it's very responsive
this man is a comedian lmaooo, I am in tears dawg
You had me me cracking up dude🤣😂😅
thank you for the video!
So Nick, I love your channel and personality and respect your talent. My kids are out of the house, and I want to get started on the DJ life ( I was a shitty little DJ before) . I recently invested in Bose tops and Subs to help out with my Neices wedding. I am a video editor for my day job. I bought and returned a NuMark MixStream Pro because the interface was tiny and I just didn't like it. If I decide to get into this for the long haul and eventually have turntables with Stem. Where do I start with software and a controller out. Sd I just us my laptop with Serato Pro?
best of would or battle of would be amazing .
once again i love the review !
The “nerd in the back room” impersonation took me out 😂😂
The "You can use it in a flood" took me out lolololol
On the feet to give it some elevation, I think its a good idea for those of use using a stand...you can't do that with most of the other controllers out there
lol "customs jordans"
great vid!
I like it because I don't have to download a software for instrumental and acapella. I just want to blend
You have some valid points my man! That screen is way too tiny lol
Nick, Great Review!!! What's your take on the Pioneer Rev 7 w/ motorized platter, or the Rain 4. If price range is close between these two controllers, what would you buy?
That video drops tonight at 9pm!
Nerd impression killed me😂😂😂😂
Matrix is their reverb now.
My thoughts, Rane won't be sending you anything anytime soon.😅🤣
Great video as always
😂😂😂
You are on Point 100 Percent!
i was thinking exactly the same before i found this video, i was looking for videos to show me how this controller looks like and was so disappointed when i found out about no motorized platters and also that it looks like my pioneer srt 1000 that i had for years and wanted to upgrade and was thinking to get this new RANE controller but after i watched this video i'm not buying it, so i hope they come out with a new model soon with motorized platter and stems
“ ya got 22 yer gonna have some weird ones “ 😂🤣😂🤣
He said feets in plural 😂 but good video Nick. Love this channel
The biggest con is when people have to go and buy another computer that can work with stems,I think Serato has to do something otherwise that alone will slow down the sale of this controller.
Finally someone is speaking sense about this mixer. Disappointed thou. Lets forget about the Stems button included ... anything aside from that is a usual thing , this Is just like an advanced DDJ1000 SRT.
love your reviews man always true and real with your opinions keep up the great work my guy🤘🏼
I agree with you on it being too busy. I understand them wanting to keep it compact but it looks like it's smashed together
Sir i believe the blue dots in the circular pattern is a track elapse time meter increments.
I'm thinking they are seeing what the market thinks about this trial version. They will most likely release a motorized platter version next spring
Just get the rane twelve as an extension and that solves the upgrade
🤣🤣🤣excellent review as always!🤣🤣🤣
I was gonna get this controller but NOT having the moving platters killed that idea. 🤷🏿♂️
So with you on the IEC power and having Reverb, no Echo! Here's an idea for the guys at Inmusic: Rane controller running on the Engine platform (Rane vs. Denon DJ)...that might bring me to the Rane side!
The flood comment made me lol, the feet actually are there to make it exactly the same height as TWELVEs or traditional turntables
Ahhh I like the feet’s!
Also for air flowing…
Maybe if you didn’t HATE so bad on the rane one you might of gotten an opportunity to get a hands on with the four lol
Great review of new Rane controller! Rane is going backwards andthat’s pattern lol ! Rev 7 all day
You want to see a company move backwards look at Traktor and NI. lol
You're spot on with what you said about controller. MY OPINION, I get the hype about the controller especially the Stems feature on it, but I wonder (and maybe its just me) how many people on the fly is really going to use it on a live/wedding gigs. The controller to me is just too busy and compact. I wish Rane made the controller a lot bigger, but I could understand they're competing with the Pioneer DDJ 1000srt
Not the nerdy guy. Nick is funny as F#€k at times 😂
Super controllers rane four ❤️🥰 the best ,for creativity ,no need for a motorized platter anyway I don't know how to scratch
😂😂😂
I’m thinking Rane 1 sales were softer than anticipated and they had lots of contracted fab on the platters so someone there said “fuck it….paint’em black and throw the on the 4.”
Here is a question I don’t think anyone has asked yet. How big is this controller? Is it the size of an SZ or more like an SX or SRT 1000?
Almost as big as the SZ
The Rane One platters definitely speed up and slow down with pitch.
The platters slow down on rev7 or Rane one but the reason for these dots in static platters like this is called “mold”. These are probably remolded from denon moving platters or whatever… and also makes them “look” as regular turntables and Rane not only target “pro turntable” but also open format where the need to “feel” like the real deal. Cheese? Revenue…
How in the world you review something you dont have😂😂😂
Spinelli...yo..yo.yoooo..
What would you choose between Denon SC Live 4, or Rane One, or Pioneer Ddj 1000SRt..
Now, reloop is coming out with Mixon 8....
Check it out when you have a chance on you researches and comparison...
Really appreciate your input 👍
Hopefully you write back..😜
Much blessings 🙌
Ty
🎛🎚🎤🎧👍
Great video!... Another big miss is individual screens for the fx buttons... 6 assignable buttons for 22 fxs and can't see what's where at a glance, after spoiling me with screens for the pads. Nice piece of hardware though but I agree they didn''t think it through. Just like the SC Live 2 & 4 they're rethinking the price point, before releasing it, no sense repeating that embarassment Denon made.
Hi Nick - after much research i finally purchased a FLX 10 and think i made a smart decision. Thank You for the pros and cons. I was oaky with strobe dots Lol - but the screens in jogs does not display artwork and logos !! The effects issue - pioneer is better for sure. And I really dont think I’ll ever need 4 stems just 3 is okay . Mobile Dj and wedding Dj mostly . Again your comedy also makes it funny you missed your stand up comedian calling Ha Ha
Where did you find a flx10?
@@Dannyfr33sh EGI ELECTRONICS great prices too - sorry for the delay
I would rather buy this controller than the Rane One, but I can't get over the fact it doesn't have motorized platter. Otherwise, it would be a done deal! I guess I'll wait until they come out with their next version of the controller with, hopefully, motorized platters.
Dude you had me rolling 🤣 😂 but it's a fire 🔥 controller with game changing stems features.. but the jogs will make it or brake it.. I really like the 1000/cdj jogs.. but battle mixers will all need 4 upfaders with stems split from now on.
Great reqiew
Nick picking 😁👍
Great machine but my only problem with it is the loops buttons you can’t loop in and out while playing , you need to hit shift and loop in and out
0:11 Ha ha LOL
Tall feet is actually great because you can tuck in a laptop for cleaner look. That is if you're using a touch screen.
This version is not the final one, so they might change sum stuff like the reverb not being on the FX section. Yet the dots i couldn't care less and I'm a vinyl dj. Don't get how this is so irritates every vinyl dj? As long as they get you traction when adjusting the song I'm good with it. But yes the FX screen is small.
After working audio repair I’d never want motorized platters. They are an absolute nightmare to get a drink spill out of, very expensive repair.
Im sold lol
The feets 😂
I guess there will be a Version with motorized platters ....
I ALWAYS wonder even when Im at work .. Do these engineers even ask anyone that lives this life on a day to day basis?! Drives me insane . Like who's in charge on R&D
Ha! You see perfect now,...just wait 'til you cross over the big 40! Major point made regarding that very tiny screen!
rane dropped the ball with no motorized platter. They could've come out with 2 different versions
i agree
Not the final version of it..sure it will look different... digital tips has it at 1900.00
Soooo am I the only one thinking that Pioneer will do what Pioneer does and release a DDJ-REV11 with some of these features done in a Pioneer way? It just seems logical to me.
Reverb!
Nick 🥳Rane didn’t send you one to test out dammmmmm 🤯 M- Music did y’all send one Mojaxx
This is seriously lacking.
Good points Nick,
the turntable circle design is dumb for non-moving platters, no reverb and worst of all it doesn''t have tension knobs like on the 1000 & 1000SRT to tighten or loosen the jog wheels for smoother pull backs & scratching,
major miss there RANE.
Yea i agree, probably some nerdy musical beat pad producers put all those dumb effects on it too.
This is like an SX2, but with 4 channels & ugly "not for pro djs" knobs. They put these mini mixer knobs that don't help djs in low light, come on RANE, next time send me a prototype to help you guys get it right, big money loss here.
-Mike Beats
mad funny lol
built in IEC means the power transformer is internal and can pose a noise problem. all good mixers keep their PSU external to lower noise.
this may not be as much of an issue as it once was, but i think that and space is the reason for ex/internal choice in design.
I didn’t know that! That’s crazy
@@NickSpinellibasic about noise humming mate…
This is not really a 4 stand-alone channel controller mixer. It is like a hybrid; where channels 1 & 3 work together and the same for 2 & 4.
Rev7 still ahead of Rane right now
Are you picking one up??
LOL LOL LOL Im one of those MID LIFE CRISIS DJ's lol lol shytt small lol
I disagree about the dots.
Slowing it down makes it sort of feel like a tech 12
FEETS?
Reverb INSTEAD of Echo!!! Say it louder!!!👊🏼
Nerd in backroom 🤓🤣
Damn, you brought the cons to the point! Platters with that dots, why that? Makes no sense! Reverb has to be a 100% must knob effect. I don't want to assign that shit. Screen ist much too small. Nobody can do cool stuff on the fly with that. For 2000 bugs that all is a no go! Sorry Rane, stem control on the Rane 4 is a cool feature but can't compensate all the cons at that price range.
Keep the other 2 channels and give me 10 inch Platters instead!!!!! only like 10% of DJs use 4 channels! Why do they keep making these 4 channel controllers??? Give me a me a DDJ-800 with 10 inch platters with Rev7 Mixer layout and paddle effects! THATS ALL WE NEED!!!!
Wiht DOTS in plates LOOKS LIKE CHINESE TOY
I was super exited until I saw the platters, no ring light like the Pioneer or Denon and the screen don’t look like they belong on a flag ship controller. They look like a slightly better version (barely) of the shitty screens Gemini had on their low budget CD players
I don't like that the Rane Four has Quarter inch Booth outputs, the Rane One has XLR Booth outputs and the sound is more clean.