I absolutely fell in love with this controller when i saw it in the shop, but seeing it in action sealed the deal! I need this! Currently got a Traktor s4 mk2 and got quite a lot of gripes with the software etc. The controller itself is really good but lacks a few features which this controller has! The stop time knob will get handy when making a smooth transition!
Hi, I now use either my Denon MC 6000 MK2 (Bar Gigs) or my Pioneer DJ SX (Mobile Gigs). Love both units, but use the Denon for the bar gigs because it's smaller. It fits better into the small set up areas I have at bars and clubs. Plus with City Streets/parking, it's easier to just walk a distance with the unit in a padded bag over my shoulder. I haven't used the Denon MC 8000 at a gig, however I tested it at a Guitar Center. I was initially excited to see a unit that didn't need a laptop. The idea of using just a USB Flash Drive for y bar gigs is awesome. For me, there are positives and negatives to this unit. Negatives: There were several items that that kept me from purchasing this unit is (listed in order of most importance to me). 1. When using a USB Flash Drive , there is no way to search for a song, if you don't remember what folder you placed the song in. Or sometimes I search by a remixer name to find what I want to play. It needs to have a way to type out a name of a song, artist, remixer, remix, etc. when using a flash drive. 2. I only considered purchasing this unit so that I wouldn't have to bring a laptop to my events. However (besides #1), the unit only allows use of a USB Flash Drives for 2 channels. What happens if one channel goes bad at a gig? How am I going to mix with one channel that is left? I would need to bring a laptop as a backup. That defeats the purpose of want I would like to accomplish. I f I must bring a laptop, then I may as well keep using what I have. 3. I was told by the GC rep that in order to use the full functions of the unit with a USB Flash Drive, I would have to prep the songs in the Denon Software first. I don't want extra work to do. Sometimes I purchase tracks right before leaving to a gig, or I am just too busy on a given week to prep the tracks through another software ahead of time. Wish it was a plug and play situation for the USB Flash Drive, for all the features. 4. Slightly larger than I had hoped for. It's OK for Mobile gigs, but I may run into some set up issues at Bars/Clubs due to the size of it. Plus a bit bulky to walk with in city areas, where you sometimes don't have load in zones. 5. Price Point at $1,200 is a bit high. Probably should be at $999 or slightly less. Numbers 1 through 3 were crucial to me. I'm going to wait to see what the next generation improves on. Positives: 1. Very Solid Built. Feels and looks Professional. Rugged. 2. Great Sound Quality / Sound Card 3. Smooth Knobs and Slides 4. 2 mics with their own channels is great 5. Lots of good Effects 6. Easy to use, short learning curve. 7. Stand Alone Mixer 8. Jog wheel and Pause/Play buttons felt good 9. Effect Pads felt good. 10. Mulitple Output types and Lots of Inputs. 11. Denon reputation
I would like to see some of you guys speak out about the fact that Engine is terrible when it comes to looping and BPM, and how Denon won't push to make it solid and dependable.
have the pioneer ddjsx . fail down no case out of booth once and i know of at least 5 times in 4 years. my unit got wet. wipe it dry . put it in front of the AC. 15 min later back up and running. no issues. not say there's nothing wrong with other controllers. just hard for me too leave pioneer.
The MCX8000 over-all features are great, people complain about the jog wheels a lot, I cant agree with the complains. I have a DDJ-SZ2 & its two different feels. DJs just have to learn to adjust. The Denon's cross-fader & up-faders are terrible on the 8000. I'm on my second cross-fader in less than a year. I had a DDJ-SX2 prior & in 2 years I never had to change anything , cross-fader never bleed. I played some major venues with the 8000 but stopped for a few reasons. If you are a real DJ you know how important it is to have fully functioning equipment especially in higher-end venues. I never had the 8000 freeze in the middle of a gig but it did freeze up towards the end of a few big ones. Thank god I had my aux cord in my laptop & some good QSCs, I had to completely reload Serato DJ. So the trick is to totally shut down the laptop after every gig, the 8000 is not hot swappable like much of the pioneer gear and a bump of the USB or not properly loading or closing Searto DJ, its a chance you will have issues at some point of a 4hr set. The Mics are way to loud & have to adjust on this controller, which has always been an issue with Denon gear in my opinion. You have to bring the mic level way down in order to avoid feedback. This review is good but in my opinion 16 yrs in the game the 8000 is not setup for touring & everyday club gear. UNLESS you are a beginner DJ that just press buttons & go song to song then this is the controller to have its features & displays are the best in my opinion. If you are a Professional DJ looking for technic reliability & you are interested in the 8000. I strongly suggest change out the faders to start to mini-Innofaders I hear is hell to setup after installed, upgrade to Serato DJ Pro with DVS & get a 2013 or Higher MacBook Pro. you shouldn't come across many issues or do what I did & invest in a SZ2 . I ordering another Denon Fader for my 8000 may put it in the studio for mixtapes or sell it not sure yet. Controllers I do suggest are Denon MC4000 & MC7000, Pioneer SR2, SX2, SZ, SZ2, Numark NS7, Roloand 808 , played on them all, this is some great gear.....
I watched Mojaxx's review on DJ City, then watched this review before I pulled the trigger on one. I'm switching from Rekordbox DJ back to Serato DJ. Here's hoping I'll love this as much as you did.
Could you do a verses series? where you take 2 similar dj controllers and give their advantages and disadvantages and then give you opinion on which one you would prefer?
Another rock star review great job thank you so much. fyi just a thought on a video, can you talk about what cleaning products to use or where to buy that are safe for controllers cdjs..... etc. happy holidays
DJbooth DJ's own that spray been using it since the 90's best spray to clean lubricate your Channel faders & crossfader i own a few toys some old really old and that spray keeps em going i have a gli-pmx90000 Gemini mx2200 like jazzy jeff used that was my first mixer back in 1990 Vestax PMX 05 Pro rane ttm-54 then onto my my Pioneer controller good review man
I've been using the MC6000 for years now..best small controller I have used.The Mc6000 is a Traktor contoller out of the box. why is this model Serato now? I prefer Traktor..seems to be the case with most new controllers. Serato out of the box..not Traktor-Why is this?
NAMM 2016 - Best controller of 2016 ... we wait the NAMM 2017 what Denon prepares to us - DENON SC5000 Prime ... I watched your reviews on the other controllers, but my controller it;s the best on the market so far :D. How about to add something from ROLAND TRS into the MCX8000 + full 4 decks Engine software ?
I dj as a hobby not professionally. When i have friends over (who are all professional djs), we like to play around with some mixes. Thing is i keep most of my music on flash drives and not my pc but they are opposite. Whats the best controller for this type of setup. Allow me to have my fun and learn using my flash drives but also let my friends get some good work in with their laptops. Preferably around the $1000 or lower market
Was hoping for a walk through on the benefits of the different filters and effects and how to use them, many have done a review like this but no one has done a guide on seratos effects and real life practical use.... Please consider doing it!
Please check youtube for Serato DJ Effects and I'm sure you will see lots of Serato DJ effects in use. They are the same no matter what controller you use as Serato DJ effects stay the same...
thats the thing....there are random vids some going back 4 years, nothing updated as a review type format, most are showcase videos or non english, I have the MCX8000 but I came from a vanila Numark NS7....so the effects got my headspinning!
Is there a way to take a mic source and output it directly to an external recorder like a Tascam DR-60DmkII either through an effects send or a dedicated or switchable output?
@@RealDJblaze Thank you for your fast reply, I am trying to isolate just the mic in an external recorder from the other audio that is playing in the MCX8000. I was hoping that I could send only the mic to the RCA output jack. I am thinking I will just hook the mic into the recorder before it goes into the MCX8000, split it off.
this joint is tight.... only drawback is I have big fingers and trying to add fx I keep activating needle search and skipping thru the playing track. not good during a live set....
I have one I need to get an inofader it's starting to bleed. Also wish the platters had that glassy feel instead of the metal feel. But other than that solid piece of hardware.
They did it to move the tempo faders from being so close to volume faders in the mixer section... I never had any issues switching between mirrored decks and non-mirrored before. It just always clicks pretty quickly for me...
Dj booth I have 2 questions (1) where can you get samples (Example) yes boy (2nd) how do you transfer your samples into your mcx8000 sample pad? Thanks for your video
You can get samples anywhere... Not really sure where as I don't use them! You can only use samples with this when working with Serato DJ and a computer. You can't have any samples using this without a computer.
Can I Finally Get An Honest Answer From Someone? I Have My TurnTables And love them. But I Also Want To Buy A Controller. Whats The best Controller I Can Buy. Plus Use It With My Turntables At The Same Time. I Like The Denon Dj MC8000 But I Keep Seeing Good And Bad Reviews. Im Lost. Can Someone Help With Telling Me Whats The Best Controller?
I had this one week. In theory it is a beast. In reality it is a piece of trash made to last a couple of years (purposefully in opinion) I have a radio shack mixer from 1987. Fader still works. I crab scratched this one into oblivion in just two days. 9 hours. It was done. there is a video of another guy that had the same problem here... I will get the link.- above.
Ahhhhh need a new Controller I have to upgrade from my Mixtrack Pro 3. I'm using Serato. I cant decide I have 1k ready to get spend on a Controller. Which would you recommend. My eye is on the sx2 (maybe theres a sx3 Soon?) or should i look away from Pioneer. (i dont want to stick on Numark dont like them at all)
As always u know ur sh!t. I'm a huge Denon fan. Love the 8000. But it is still a bit big. I'm looking towards the 7000. Waiting for ur review in depth on that model. Have not seen it on display anyplace. Can u do a review on that one just like u did on the 8000. Thx my brotha. Keep up the great work. Oh by the way by watching ur reviews I bought v moda headphones 6 years ago not knowing who v moda was I did it solely on ur review and those baby's are still rocking and sound great. Again thx for the heads up and work u put in. Peace
Anytime man! I've seen the 7000 at the DJ expo and it is basically the SAME thing as the 8000 minus the screens and the ability to DJ without a computer. The MCX will be Engine/Serato based while the MC products will be Software and PC only... Thanks.
It looks really cool in action! But I really miss: - MIDI in/Out - Transformer buttons on the sides of the crossfader like on the very cool disruptive firstmover Torq Xponent DJ controller! Actually, does this or any other DJ controller nowadays have the unique 1) transformer-buttons, 2) morphing effect and 3) VST effects support as the lovely Torq/Xponent? which Avid unfortunately bought up to kill.
this controller just looks like a BEAST!! Btw i'm looking for a good set of headphones comparable to the late, great Sony MDR 700s. Any recommendations??
Does Mcx 8000 have competitors that offer standalone feature controller option ?? If so who's the worst and who's the runner up to mcx8000 or best at present time ?
That is SO hard! I would take the MCX8000 if I was spinning at parties all the time... I would take the DJ-808 if I was jamming at home or studio more and wanted to add my own flavor to songs thats already playing.
I've read somewhere the some people had issues with one of the screens freezing up on them or just glitching out and they have turn it off then back on to fix it. Have you experienced anything like that? it could've been another controller though.
hey whats up love the review. Question about the post effects. Are you saying it only works in line not in the fader from the engine software. How about in serato dj software mode. Will it then work in line and fader ??? Im stuck between this and the pioneer ddjsx2. Im just loving the denon but i need my post effects. Let me know. Thanks
None of these reviewers ever showed or told if you can sync engine drives with serato. Just that they play together. Do they sync. Do they sync. Do they sync.
Late question, but I need help. Do you NEED Serato to use this? I know it's a stand alone controller, but I've been researching and all they talk about is Serato. And if not, do I just plug it into the wall??... kinda dumb question, but everybody's using it with serato. So
DJbooth DJ's Thank you! People complain about this beauty and I don't know why. I heard that I need to analyze songs in the computer (with Engine 1.5) or something like that, but that's fine. Thank's 💯 keep rocking bro
I would if I wanted to be able to play without using a computer... Its also built more solid than almost any of the Pioneer DJ controllers... You can only run one laptop at a time on this.
Hi Blaze! I'm new to all this stuff and I'll buy my first DJ controller. I have an Audio Technica AT-LP-1240 turntable. I want to play & mix both from my turntable and also from, say, 2 separate USB sticks -all 3 sources- at the same time and record this flow into a fourth device, for example a hard drive. Can I just do it with this controller without using a laptop? Thank you very much!
Yes and no... You won't be able to scratch the music from your USB sticks using the turntables and a controller like this or the PRIME 4... You can switch one of your inputs to Serato DJ mode and use a laptop for timecode on your external deck while still using the USB sticks to DJ from on other decks in the MCX8000. You need a computer to be able to do timecode from your turntables still...
@@RealDJblaze Excuse me man if I told it wrong. What I want to do is, play out an actual vinyl record and digital tracks from 1 or 2 USB sticks concurrently and mix them with this controller, without using a laptop. It is possible right? I guess only to record these sources, I'll need a laptop? Thanks a lot for your guidance!
i kind of wanna start dj.ing as a hobby in my own living room and my house is badly noise insulated so here is my stupid question, can you like just plug in your headphones and electricity cable and just go? or do you actually need to use those 5000 outs and ins at the back? i really dont want speakers pumping out music i just wanna wear headphones and imagine im the dj at some huge techno concert
Nice review on the product. I have a few questions about traktor. I understand that the 8000 is compatible with Traktor. What does it not do with traktor. Can you do a review on the MCX8000 and Traktor and all the great thinks that it does and doesn't do with Traktor thanks
I will not since this is not really for Traktor. The screens won't work with Traktor and the jog wheels will have major delays... This is best used with Serato and Denon Engine...
This is good to know. At Dj Tech tools.com there is a TSI file for it. The person that made the file states (in a few words that IT IS BUGGY). I believe that the people that are reviewing these equipment should inform its viewers that the equipment is or is not, or is somewhat compatible with other Dj softwares, and to what degree. My self and many other Dj's depend on you and (other reviewers) for concise information on the Dj products and its compatibility, allowing all Dj's that follow you (and the other reviewers) to make better decisions on what to get. Your review information is invaluable to the Dj world! Thank you for getting back in contact with me. It is very much appreciated. Keep up the great work. :)
Thanks a lot! I do this because I wish there was youtube reviews around when I was starting out and buying a bunch of crap equipment. Thanks for watching!
Ok, that means you're not going to take the extra step in providing more information to your viewers about the products that you review and the compatibility with the other Dj softwares. You are talking about an additional 30 seconds to a minute that would add to your vlog. This will let your viewers know the compatibility of other DJ software and their compatibility with the hardware.. Are you or are you not a Traktor user as well as per your vlogs. I guess it's all about you and not your viewers. As you said in your comment above (I do this because I wish there was youtube reviews around when I was starting out and buying a bunch of crap equipment). Is this telling me and the rest of your viewers that you're not going provide better information on the products. Or this is all you're giving the people that made you the youtube success that you are today. Thank you for your time.
That's not what I'm saying... I review DJ gear based on the software that they are meant to be used with. There are all types of hacks and personalized ways to make things work with other software, but if I did that, then I would have to cover this with Virtual DJ, Traktor, Serato, Algorriddim, DJAY, Mixvibes, and whatever else people want. I'll only do that if the manufacturer advises a person to do so. If not, then I'm not doing all of that. Sorry...
@@RealDJblaze Thanks for your reply. I would like to be a mobile dj(still using numark mixtrack pro), is it a good choice for me to upgrade to mcx 8000? Or should I buy NI traktor or anything else instead just because I am amateur, it is too fast for me to upgrade to this bad boi? But I think dcx 8000 is really cool. Btw the online forum says the 'cue' button will be broken after frequently use in 2 years, is it worthy? I hope you could reply me again, your video covers so many details ,soooooo nice! I like your review. Thank you!
DJBooth Pro Audio I’m a turntable guy trying to get a a controller for small gigs. Which one would you choose from the two? Also I can you switch Dj’s on the 8000 like you can on the 7000?
@@svente7959 The 8000 is alright and you can definitely DJ with it, but I would save until I could get a PRIME because the technology isn't as good any longer...
What the best buffer size for this ? I'm using a windows 10 machine 8 ram , no wifi on and running the latest software and firmware. Problem I'm getting is sometimes when I'm playing a sound on serato the music just stick. I have to turn off the device and put it back on. Thanks
I haven't tried messing with the buffer size and I always have it at the default for all my reviews.. I am running windows 10 but I have 24GB of RAM... that may be the difference. Try getting more RAM if you can...
Hey! Were you saying it in a positive or negative way? haha I actually have a G4V, and not really happy with it, so looking for an upgrade, either a Pio DDJ SX2 or this MCX8000.
Beautiful FULL review. Thanks man. It's really appreciated. Felt like you covered everything.
I absolutely fell in love with this controller when i saw it in the shop, but seeing it in action sealed the deal! I need this! Currently got a Traktor s4 mk2 and got quite a lot of gripes with the software etc. The controller itself is really good but lacks a few features which this controller has!
The stop time knob will get handy when making a smooth transition!
Just got mine 3 weeks ago. I gotta say it is DOPE!!! Plus,it's stand-alone. Not too shabby.
Hi,
I now use either my Denon MC 6000 MK2 (Bar Gigs) or my Pioneer DJ SX (Mobile Gigs). Love both units, but use the Denon for the bar gigs because it's smaller. It fits better into the small set up areas I have at bars and clubs. Plus with City Streets/parking, it's easier to just walk a distance with the unit in a padded bag over my shoulder.
I haven't used the Denon MC 8000 at a gig, however I tested it at a Guitar Center. I was initially excited to see a unit that didn't need a laptop. The idea of using just a USB Flash Drive for y bar gigs is awesome.
For me, there are positives and negatives to this unit.
Negatives:
There were several items that that kept me from purchasing this unit is (listed in order of most importance to me).
1. When using a USB Flash Drive , there is no way to search for a song, if you don't remember what folder you placed the song in. Or sometimes I search by a remixer name to find what I want to play. It needs to have a way to type out a name of a song, artist, remixer, remix, etc. when using a flash drive.
2. I only considered purchasing this unit so that I wouldn't have to bring a laptop to my events. However (besides #1), the unit only allows use of a USB Flash Drives for 2 channels. What happens if one channel goes bad at a gig? How am I going to mix with one channel that is left? I would need to bring a laptop as a backup. That defeats the purpose of want I would like to accomplish. I f I must bring a laptop, then I may as well keep using what I have.
3. I was told by the GC rep that in order to use the full functions of the unit with a USB Flash Drive, I would have to prep the songs in the Denon Software first. I don't want extra work to do. Sometimes I purchase tracks right before leaving to a gig, or I am just too busy on a given week to prep the tracks through another software ahead of time. Wish it was a plug and play situation for the USB Flash Drive, for all the features.
4. Slightly larger than I had hoped for. It's OK for Mobile gigs, but I may run into some set up issues at Bars/Clubs due to the size of it. Plus a bit bulky to walk with in city areas, where you sometimes don't have load in zones.
5. Price Point at $1,200 is a bit high. Probably should be at $999 or slightly less.
Numbers 1 through 3 were crucial to me. I'm going to wait to see what the next generation improves on.
Positives:
1. Very Solid Built. Feels and looks Professional. Rugged.
2. Great Sound Quality / Sound Card
3. Smooth Knobs and Slides
4. 2 mics with their own channels is great
5. Lots of good Effects
6. Easy to use, short learning curve.
7. Stand Alone Mixer
8. Jog wheel and Pause/Play buttons felt good
9. Effect Pads felt good.
10. Mulitple Output types and Lots of Inputs.
11. Denon reputation
I just trained on this thing for 5 hours tonight! It is a super sick controller!! Thank you for this very informative video!
Ps I am 44 and have not lost too much!! Lol!!
@@avoidstripclubs9295 Nice, keep it up!
I would like to see some of you guys speak out about the fact that Engine is terrible when it comes to looping and BPM, and how Denon won't push to make it solid and dependable.
Still a solid piece of gear for me. Love having the four channels for flexibility!
have the pioneer ddjsx . fail down no case out of booth once and i know of at least 5 times in 4 years. my unit got wet. wipe it dry . put it in front of the AC. 15 min later back up and running. no issues. not say there's nothing wrong with other controllers. just hard for me too leave pioneer.
I think pioneer is overrated
Nice!! Denon thought of everything... I love the ability to control the the Eq on the Booth Output I like to use monitors..
First thought I had when I saw this was that this controller be built like a tank.
The MCX8000 over-all features are great, people complain about the jog wheels a lot, I cant agree with the complains. I have a DDJ-SZ2 & its two different feels. DJs just have to learn to adjust. The Denon's cross-fader & up-faders are terrible on the 8000. I'm on my second cross-fader in less than a year. I had a DDJ-SX2 prior & in 2 years I never had to change anything , cross-fader never bleed. I played some major venues with the 8000 but stopped for a few reasons. If you are a real DJ you know how important it is to have fully functioning equipment especially in higher-end venues. I never had the 8000 freeze in the middle of a gig but it did freeze up towards the end of a few big ones. Thank god I had my aux cord in my laptop & some good QSCs, I had to completely reload Serato DJ. So the trick is to totally shut down the laptop after every gig, the 8000 is not hot swappable like much of the pioneer gear and a bump of the USB or not properly loading or closing Searto DJ, its a chance you will have issues at some point of a 4hr set. The Mics are way to loud & have to adjust on this controller, which has always been an issue with Denon gear in my opinion. You have to bring the mic level way down in order to avoid feedback. This review is good but in my opinion 16 yrs in the game the 8000 is not setup for touring & everyday club gear. UNLESS you are a beginner DJ that just press buttons & go song to song then this is the controller to have its features & displays are the best in my opinion. If you are a Professional DJ looking for technic reliability & you are interested in the 8000. I strongly suggest change out the faders to start to mini-Innofaders I hear is hell to setup after installed, upgrade to Serato DJ Pro with DVS & get a 2013 or Higher MacBook Pro. you shouldn't come across many issues or do what I did & invest in a SZ2 . I ordering another Denon Fader for my 8000 may put it in the studio for mixtapes or sell it not sure yet. Controllers I do suggest are Denon MC4000 & MC7000, Pioneer SR2, SX2, SZ, SZ2, Numark NS7, Roloand 808 , played on them all, this is some great gear.....
Hey (seven months later) thanks for taking the time to write all of this out so in depth!
Great review. Was going between this and a couple other controllers. Ended up on DJ1000 as purchase.
no display no stand alone
I watched Mojaxx's review on DJ City, then watched this review before I pulled the trigger on one. I'm switching from Rekordbox DJ back to Serato DJ. Here's hoping I'll love this as much as you did.
Jeff G any update 5 months on mate? I'm looking to buy and need as much user experience as possible!
Still good in 2022? I want the DDJ-1000 but noooo it's impossible to find and backordered until forever
Could you do a verses series? where you take 2 similar dj controllers and give their advantages and disadvantages and then give you opinion on which one you would prefer?
DJ TOXXIN this would be excellent because right now I'm stuck on the Denon mcx8000 or the Pioneer SZ2
@@iaq6890 i hope u went for the SZ2 lol
Another rock star review great job thank you so much. fyi just a thought on a video, can you talk about what cleaning products to use or where to buy that are safe for controllers cdjs..... etc. happy holidays
Thanks man! I just did... It's called the DeoxIT kits. Check my channel...
your the man thanks
DJbooth DJ's own that spray been using it since the 90's best spray to clean lubricate your Channel faders & crossfader i own a few toys some old really old and that spray keeps em going i have a gli-pmx90000 Gemini mx2200 like jazzy jeff used that was my first mixer back in 1990 Vestax PMX 05 Pro rane ttm-54 then onto my my Pioneer controller good review man
This was a good review. I am enjoying my 8000 after three months of use.
perfect controller if mixer section just like ddjsz..
I've been using the MC6000 for years now..best small controller I have used.The Mc6000 is a Traktor contoller out of the box. why is this model Serato now? I prefer Traktor..seems to be the case with most new controllers. Serato out of the box..not Traktor-Why is this?
This video is perfect. you just made me start saving up for this controller,Thank you!!
The Denon Prime 2 and Prime 4 are a bit better though... Check out my reviews on those devices!
NAMM 2016 - Best controller of 2016 ... we wait the NAMM 2017 what Denon prepares to us - DENON SC5000 Prime ...
I watched your reviews on the other controllers, but my controller it;s the best on the market so far :D.
How about to add something from ROLAND TRS into the MCX8000 + full 4 decks Engine software ?
Another great video/review. Thanks for sharing bro.
Happy holidays.
I dj as a hobby not professionally. When i have friends over (who are all professional djs), we like to play around with some mixes. Thing is i keep most of my music on flash drives and not my pc but they are opposite. Whats the best controller for this type of setup. Allow me to have my fun and learn using my flash drives but also let my friends get some good work in with their laptops. Preferably around the $1000 or lower market
This would be my choice!
Was hoping for a walk through on the benefits of the different filters and effects and how to use them, many have done a review like this but no one has done a guide on seratos effects and real life practical use.... Please consider doing it!
Please check youtube for Serato DJ Effects and I'm sure you will see lots of Serato DJ effects in use. They are the same no matter what controller you use as Serato DJ effects stay the same...
thats the thing....there are random vids some going back 4 years, nothing updated as a review type format, most are showcase videos or non english, I have the MCX8000 but I came from a vanila Numark NS7....so the effects got my headspinning!
Oh denon is catching up :) portability is a thumbs up
Man! you are a good lecturer....I am going for this engine....Big Thanks
I WAS CONSIDERING THIS CONTROLLER BUT THE DISPLAY SCREENS ARE WAY TO SMAL LSO I WENT FOR THE XDJ RX I ALSO BELIEVE PIONEER IS MORE RELIABLE
Awesome job as always, brother. Merry Christmas!
Great review bro!!!
Thanks my bro!
What is the best controller available around 1000 dollars.. my thinking was the pioneer ddj 1000.. what would you say?
I agree!
whatever you chose, I just hope you didn’t go for Denons...
WELCOME BACK DENON
Great to see a standalone controller but who thought it was a good idea to put teh pitch on the left hand side of the left deck?
Nice video Kareem, thanks, another great Denon product
Is there a way to take a mic source and output it directly to an external recorder like a Tascam DR-60DmkII either through an effects send or a dedicated or switchable output?
You can use the Master RCA output for recording... Just connect RCA to an adapter that plugs into the Tascam recorder...
@@RealDJblaze Thank you for your fast reply, I am trying to isolate just the mic in an external recorder from the other audio that is playing in the MCX8000. I was hoping that I could send only the mic to the RCA output jack. I am thinking I will just hook the mic into the recorder before it goes into the MCX8000, split it off.
One thing they really need to add on the screens is the beatgrid. Hope this will be in the next firmware update
touchscreen scrollbars if they arn't already in the track browser, don't need beatgrids
this joint is tight.... only drawback is I have big fingers and trying to add fx I keep activating needle search and skipping thru the playing track. not good during a live set....
I have one I need to get an inofader it's starting to bleed. Also wish the platters
had that glassy feel instead of the metal feel. But other than that solid piece of hardware.
Dang, can't believe it started to bleed already! It feels solid during testing...
its a great controller but with 1 main con. mirror decks layout
They did it to move the tempo faders from being so close to volume faders in the mixer section... I never had any issues switching between mirrored decks and non-mirrored before. It just always clicks pretty quickly for me...
This is nice! Coming from serato and now engine too! 👍😎
Great review as always bro..... A bit too large for my needs though... Its larger than the SX2 am I right..?
Just only by a little bit... About the same size as SX2... Thanks!
Dj booth
I have 2 questions
(1) where can you get samples
(Example) yes boy
(2nd) how do you transfer your samples into your mcx8000 sample pad?
Thanks for your video
You can get samples anywhere... Not really sure where as I don't use them! You can only use samples with this when working with Serato DJ and a computer. You can't have any samples using this without a computer.
denon really went to work!!
Can I Finally Get An Honest Answer From Someone? I Have My TurnTables And love them. But I Also Want To Buy A Controller. Whats The best Controller I Can Buy. Plus Use It With My Turntables At The Same Time. I Like The Denon Dj MC8000 But I Keep Seeing Good And Bad Reviews. Im Lost. Can Someone Help With Telling Me Whats The Best Controller?
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Thank You Dj Booth Pro Audio I Will be Looking At that Link. You Guys Are ON POINT. Thank You
I had this one week. In theory it is a beast. In reality it is a piece of trash made to last a couple of years (purposefully in opinion) I have a radio shack mixer from 1987. Fader still works. I crab scratched this one into oblivion in just two days. 9 hours. It was done. there is a video of another guy that had the same problem here... I will get the link.- above.
Ahhhhh need a new Controller I have to upgrade from my Mixtrack Pro 3. I'm using Serato. I cant decide I have 1k ready to get spend on a Controller. Which would you recommend. My eye is on the sx2 (maybe theres a sx3 Soon?) or should i look away from Pioneer. (i dont want to stick on Numark dont like them at all)
Mirek i have a mixtrack pro 3 aswell and this is what im getting
Nice reviews bro,sure would be nice if u could be testing it and talking same time
As always u know ur sh!t. I'm a huge Denon fan. Love the 8000. But it is still a bit big. I'm looking towards the 7000. Waiting for ur review in depth on that model. Have not seen it on display anyplace. Can u do a review on that one just like u did on the 8000. Thx my brotha. Keep up the great work. Oh by the way by watching ur reviews I bought v moda headphones 6 years ago not knowing who v moda was I did it solely on ur review and those baby's are still rocking and sound great. Again thx for the heads up and work u put in. Peace
Anytime man! I've seen the 7000 at the DJ expo and it is basically the SAME thing as the 8000 minus the screens and the ability to DJ without a computer. The MCX will be Engine/Serato based while the MC products will be Software and PC only... Thanks.
if they made a 2 channel version of this I'd probably be sold.
could you please do a comparison vs the pioneer xdj rx2. having a difficult time picking one.
It looks really cool in action!
But I really miss:
- MIDI in/Out
- Transformer buttons on the sides of the crossfader like on the very cool disruptive firstmover Torq Xponent DJ controller!
Actually, does this or any other DJ controller nowadays have the unique 1) transformer-buttons, 2) morphing effect and 3) VST effects support as the lovely Torq/Xponent? which Avid unfortunately bought up to kill.
damn this controller is killer!!
this may sound like a stupid question but do u need serato pro with this controller if u are just going to be using a usb?
Dope review as always man!
this controller just looks like a BEAST!! Btw i'm looking for a good set of headphones comparable to the late, great Sony MDR 700s. Any recommendations??
Check out my top 5 DJ Headphones video for 2016... I'll update it soon though but not too many changes at this point.
Very nice controller not a fan of the color ring around the job Wheel tho looks a bit cheesy other them that it's a nice controller
I need a good controller that can handle heavy scratching. Suggestions??
Is this good with chopping? I’m a Dubstep/ Riddim Producer. I just need something to do live-streams with that’s in my budget.
Can you give a dj mcx8000
Are you able to record your set to USB, while using the Denon engine / not using Serato or a laptop? Or can you only record your mix using Serato?
Yes, you can record to the USB no matter how you are playing back on the device!
can it read Ogg vorbis? and does it work with Mixxx?
Does Mcx 8000 have competitors that offer standalone feature controller option ?? If so who's the worst and who's the runner up to mcx8000 or best at present time ?
Probably the XDJ-RX2 is the only competitor at the moment...
Great video!
Would you recommend more so this controller or the pioneer SX2 ?
Honestly, I think I like the MCX8000 better as the fader is crisp and the build quality is better. It also has screens and stand alone ability...
Hey! Same doubts here. What did you ended up buying? Happy with the decision?
Thanks for the review
Kareem if it was your money what would you pick mate, mcx8000 or Roland dj808 ?
That is SO hard! I would take the MCX8000 if I was spinning at parties all the time... I would take the DJ-808 if I was jamming at home or studio more and wanted to add my own flavor to songs thats already playing.
Which would be considered as a better option:
MCX8000 or the Pioneer ddj-rz?
The MCX8000 if you don't want to use a computer at all, but the DDJ-RZ if you want to use rekordbox DJ more...
Can you do an updated review with the new prime engine? I'm between this controller and the xdj rx2.
Don't have it anymore...
I've read somewhere the some people had issues with one of the screens freezing up on them or just glitching out and they have turn it off then back on to fix it. Have you experienced anything like that? it could've been another controller though.
Nope never had anything like that happen before...
great review as usual, can anyone tell me if you can run 4 decks when using engine with a usb stick?
Thanks! Only 2 at a time...
Very well explained. Nice job
i heard the platters were too loose for things like beat juggles what do you think?
No, not at all... I was really juggling with this with ease... the same ease as a jog wheel CDJ.
hey whats up love the review. Question about the post effects. Are you saying it only works in line not in the fader from the engine software. How about in serato dj software mode. Will it then work in line and fader ??? Im stuck between this and the pioneer ddjsx2. Im just loving the denon but i need my post effects. Let me know. Thanks
crossfader effects works in Serato DJ mode, but not in engine Denon mode...
So the effects from serato works in crossfader and line also right
Yup
Awesome thanks. Now the tough decision is this or the ddjsx2
None of these reviewers ever showed or told if you can sync engine drives with serato. Just that they play together. Do they sync. Do they sync. Do they sync.
Voicewav yes
DJBooth Pro Audio... awesome. Off to trade the DDJ SX2 for Dennon. I will miss it. Thanks for quick reply
uhh no. You cant sync engine with serato. But I forgive you. I returned it.
Don't know if I should pick one of these up or get the prime 4. Aghhhh
ricardo small Definitely the Prime 4!
Haha you kidding?? The prime 4 without a doubt! 😂
Late question, but I need help. Do you NEED Serato to use this? I know it's a stand alone controller, but I've been researching and all they talk about is Serato. And if not, do I just plug it into the wall??... kinda dumb question, but everybody's using it with serato. So
Serato comes free with this, but you don't NEED to use it... You can use the USB drives with Denon Engine perfectly fine...
DJbooth DJ's Thank you! People complain about this beauty and I don't know why.
I heard that I need to analyze songs in the computer (with Engine 1.5) or something like that, but that's fine. Thank's 💯 keep rocking bro
can the touchpad track-bar be deactivated?
you can accidentaly move the track while playing it
Yes, you can make it so it only works when a track is paused or stopped completely. Thanks.
Nice controller
I have a SZ, would you switch from a SZ to a MCX8000? Also can you run two laptops on this?
I would if I wanted to be able to play without using a computer... Its also built more solid than almost any of the Pioneer DJ controllers... You can only run one laptop at a time on this.
Hi Blaze! I'm new to all this stuff and I'll buy my first DJ controller. I have an Audio Technica AT-LP-1240 turntable. I want to play & mix both from my turntable and also from, say, 2 separate USB sticks -all 3 sources- at the same time and record this flow into a fourth device, for example a hard drive. Can I just do it with this controller without using a laptop? Thank you very much!
Yes and no... You won't be able to scratch the music from your USB sticks using the turntables and a controller like this or the PRIME 4... You can switch one of your inputs to Serato DJ mode and use a laptop for timecode on your external deck while still using the USB sticks to DJ from on other decks in the MCX8000. You need a computer to be able to do timecode from your turntables still...
@@RealDJblaze Excuse me man if I told it wrong. What I want to do is, play out an actual vinyl record and digital tracks from 1 or 2 USB sticks concurrently and mix them with this controller, without using a laptop. It is possible right? I guess only to record these sources, I'll need a laptop? Thanks a lot for your guidance!
hey dj booth would you prefer the MCX8000 or the pioneer DDJ SZ
I think the MCX8000 because it has a better solid build quality and it has the screens, and it has the ability to play serato and engine...
i kind of wanna start dj.ing as a hobby in my own living room and my house is badly noise insulated so here is my stupid question, can you like just plug in your headphones and electricity cable and just go?
or do you actually need to use those 5000 outs and ins at the back?
i really dont want speakers pumping out music i just wanna wear headphones and imagine im the dj at some huge techno concert
You can just use headphones if you want.
@@RealDJblaze thank you :)
Can you switch to serato in standalone mode or do you have to connect it to a laptop?
Serato only works with a laptop...
very good review thanks .
Thanks!
What usb size will this take?
Nice review on the product. I have a few questions about traktor. I understand that the 8000 is compatible with Traktor. What does it not do with traktor. Can you do a review on the MCX8000 and Traktor and all the great thinks that it does and doesn't do with Traktor thanks
I will not since this is not really for Traktor. The screens won't work with Traktor and the jog wheels will have major delays... This is best used with Serato and Denon Engine...
This is good to know. At Dj Tech tools.com there is a TSI file for it. The person that made the file states (in a few words that IT IS BUGGY). I believe that the people that are reviewing these equipment should inform its viewers that the equipment is or is not, or is somewhat compatible with other Dj softwares, and to what degree. My self and many other Dj's depend on you and (other reviewers) for concise information on the Dj products and its compatibility, allowing all Dj's that follow you (and the other reviewers) to make better decisions on what to get. Your review information is invaluable to the Dj world! Thank you for getting back in contact with me. It is very much appreciated. Keep up the great work. :)
Thanks a lot! I do this because I wish there was youtube reviews around when I was starting out and buying a bunch of crap equipment. Thanks for watching!
Ok, that means you're not going to take the extra step in providing more information to your viewers about the products that you review and the compatibility with the other Dj softwares. You are talking about an additional 30 seconds to a minute that would add to your vlog. This will let your viewers know the compatibility of other DJ software and their compatibility with the hardware.. Are you or are you not a Traktor user as well as per your vlogs. I guess it's all about you and not your viewers. As you said in your comment above (I do this because I wish there was youtube reviews around when I was starting out and buying a bunch of crap equipment). Is this telling me and the rest of your viewers that you're not going provide better information on the products. Or this is all you're giving the people that made you the youtube success that you are today.
Thank you for your time.
That's not what I'm saying... I review DJ gear based on the software that they are meant to be used with. There are all types of hacks and personalized ways to make things work with other software, but if I did that, then I would have to cover this with Virtual DJ, Traktor, Serato, Algorriddim, DJAY, Mixvibes, and whatever else people want. I'll only do that if the manufacturer advises a person to do so. If not, then I'm not doing all of that. Sorry...
i have a question, instead a USB stick can I plug external hard disc?
From what I understand yes, the second USB port can run an external hard drive from what I have heard up to 4 terrabites but don't quote me on that
Ummm..I am wondering I should purchase numark nvii or denon mcx8000.....
The MCX definitely has more capability...
@@RealDJblaze Thanks for your reply. I would like to be a mobile dj(still using numark mixtrack pro), is it a good choice for me to upgrade to mcx 8000? Or should I buy NI traktor or anything else instead just because I am amateur, it is too fast for me to upgrade to this bad boi? But I think dcx 8000 is really cool. Btw the online forum says the 'cue' button will be broken after frequently use in 2 years, is it worthy?
I hope you could reply me again, your video covers so many details ,soooooo nice! I like your review. Thank you!
if only pioneer would make something like this..
Is there a difference a difference between this unit and the 7000 besides the screens and the stand alone?
Nope, no other difference...
DJBooth Pro Audio I’m a turntable guy trying to get a a controller for small gigs. Which one would you choose from the two? Also I can you switch Dj’s on the 8000 like you can on the 7000?
The 8000 does more, so I would go with that one if money was no option. The 7000 does have dual USB ports.
When in Engine mode, can i only use two channels? I want to use the last two channels with audio/line/analog in to use a synth or drummachine.
You can use the other 2 channels for anything you want other than Engine. So you can do this...
Ah i thought so but wasnt sure, thanks!
Would u recommend buying it in 2021? I'm looking for a new controller and don't wanna pay 1000€.
I would recommend the PRIME series of controllers from denon now or the MC-7000 to use with Serato if you want to save some money.
@@kareem_the_dream Prime is definitely not in my budget 😐😂 The 7000 looks good! But what's your opinion fpror the 8000?
@@svente7959 The 8000 is alright and you can definitely DJ with it, but I would save until I could get a PRIME because the technology isn't as good any longer...
Great video bro
What the best buffer size for this ?
I'm using a windows 10 machine 8 ram , no wifi on and running the latest software and firmware. Problem I'm getting is sometimes when I'm playing a sound on serato the music just stick. I have to turn off the device and put it back on. Thanks
I haven't tried messing with the buffer size and I always have it at the default for all my reviews.. I am running windows 10 but I have 24GB of RAM... that may be the difference. Try getting more RAM if you can...
DJbooth DJ's what buffer size yours is set at
I'm not on that computer right now so I can't check, but whatever default is what it is left at. I never touch it...
This is basically the Gemini G4V of the high end controllers ahaha
Hey! Were you saying it in a positive or negative way? haha
I actually have a G4V, and not really happy with it, so looking for an upgrade, either a Pio DDJ SX2 or this MCX8000.
can you use 4 decks in serato dj?
Yes you can.
how many channels of mixing 2 or 4 tracks at same time?
you can do 4 tracks at the same time using serato, but only 2 tracks at a time when you use this in standalone USB drive Denon Engine Mode...
And can I use engine mode with two turntables in dvs mode simultaneously?
You can use 2 channels in Denon Engine mode, but there is no Engine DVS... you can use Serato DJ DVS on the other channels at the same time tho.
Can you use this with virtual dj?
Yes, you can!
Can this work with virtual dj?
Yes it can!
I want it sooo mutch!! I'ts just so expensive for my 😦
Is this compatible with Ableton Live?
If you use the link feature, then yes!
Does it work with Rekordbox?
No it does not...