Should you buy the new Prime GO?
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
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Should you buy the new Denon Prime GO? Stick around until the end of the video to find out!
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This is a great controller that every DJ should have. I'm enjoying my Prime Go.
I agree! There is nothing else like it.
Great review, they’ve fixed the headphone volume and crossfader can be turned off now both within the latest firmware update
Great to know that, thanks! :)
Nice one! Honestly I’ve never been a fan of Rekordbox, I think it’s clunky and could be streamlined and improved tremendously. I started DJ’ing in 1993, I come from the underground after-hours warehouse rave scene playing records on 1200’s, using only my channel volumes to mix and a three band EQ, so at the end of the day I don’t mind simplicity. In this day and age I’ve been kind of left behind when it come to the many features of todays DJ gear and some of my DJ friends give me a hard time for it. Lol Anyway, my long time friend DJ Keoki showed up at my house one day, plugged into my sound system and blew me away with his Denon Prime Go! I love how compact and self contained it is, so I ordered one for myself! Anyway, it will be nice to finally take the time to learn some of the more modern features of this gear and take it on the road with me! Cheers!
Since I have that Prime 4, I don't need this one. But, you're on point with this review. The features on the Prime Go is way better than on the controller I had before the Prime 4.
Yes, for the size, this standalone packs one heck of a punch. However, this *is not* a Prime 4 replacement, in my opinion. It's a great supplement!
PS. Thanks for the heads up regarding the headphones volume not being quite loud enough, I’ll look into a headphone amp and keep that in the bag if needed. Peace & good vibes! :)
Great controller! I only wish they use the layout of the stanton scs4dj for their version 2. Stanton was just bought by Denons mothercompany so they could do that. Have fun making a mix while sitting on the sofa, in the garden, ... just about everywhere!
I agree!
You can turn up the headphone volume by swiping down from the top.
Yes, but it just does not get very loud for me. I'll retry your suggestion, and maybe even plug it in to see if there is a difference. Not a huge deal, just something i noticed (compared to my prime 4).
Does anyone happen to know what brand, or where to get that cool controller stand in beginning of the video!?
Thanks!
I Agree the headphone volume is low and i agree they need to have the screen tilt. Its amazing to use with a wireless XLR solution. For the pitch i Noticed that i did end up moving the it as opposed to the up fader, but still had issues with touching the jog dial on the other side if i did not pay attention. All in all this a minor issues and this rig is a must have!!
Yes! I agree. Small compromises for portability, but no deal breakers!
Have you figured out how to sort the music In Tidal by BPM when using the Prime Go? cant seem to figure it out for the life of me.
@@jumapesa Good question. It does not appear to be possible to sort streams at this time. For example: I created a Tidal playlist, and each track in the playlist has been analyzed and displays waveform/key/bpm data. Even then, I can not sort the list by BPM. However, I'm confident that a very near-future update will address this!
Love the review and were did you get the stand from and who makes it
Thanks
The stand is the: "iVoler Adjustable Aluminum Laptop Computer Stand".
I bought it here on Amazon for about $25: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WBYCTNX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 .
Hi I'm a new djing only got back into it 2 months ago - although 20 years back I had a dj business. I'm in the trade involved in events so have lots of knowledge. I tried so many different controllers. Kept away from Pioneer because they seem overpriced and too much hope. Denon is so much value for money and the quality is awesome too. Started with the MC4000 (amazing) than the Mcx8000 (superb too). The MC4000 didn't have enough inputs and for not much more got the Mcx8000 but tbh was disappointed with the standalone of this mixer. This bothered me alot. Managed to get a Prime 4 for a great price this blew my mind and I thought why am I messing with serato and laptops when this does everything I needed it to do and love the simplicity and intuitive nature of this unit. After I had this didn't want to touch serato.
Got rid of the MCX8000 quickly.
I ordered a MC7000 as a second controller for the DJs I hire who use serato. It just so happened that someone offered me a Prime 2 for a bargain. Now the MC7000 has to go bcoz the DJs I hire can run serato from the prime 4 and I can use the Prime 2 side by side.
Now the question is this should I get rid of prime 2 for a Go.
The 2nd mixer is to be a backup and for use at small events. The prime 2 it is so easy to jump from the Prime 4 to the 2 and jog dials are the same so it feels very comfortable. Should I stick to this combination or get the go. I love the portability and as you mentioned most of the work is preperation. Finding myself spending alot of time on the pc doing this. What puts me off the prime go is 1 the screen not angled the prime 2 is perfect even though its rigid. Also the jog dials on the go look like a joke and hardly anyone talks about these... And now you mentioned the low headphone volume. Important as I will be using it for events..
What are your thoughts?
Short answer: Unless portability is a strong desire, I think that the Prime 2 will be the better option for you.
The Prime GO is a great *portable* setup. With that in mind (portability), here is how it may be less beneficial for your application:
1. Less real estate to be creative. The cluttered layout can be confusing and lead to more mistakes, especially if switching back and forth between the Prime GO & 4.
2. Prime GO has less convenient output options.
3. Can't disable the crossfader on the GO, but you can on the 2 & 4.
4. As you mentioned, the larger jog wheels on the Prime 2 & 4 will be more convenient for playing certain genres.
5. Prime 2 has dual FX engines + more on sweep FX. Prime GO definitely lacks on both.
The only thing you'll really gain from the Prime GO is portability and convenience. I'd save the GO for less professional settings, or set prep. It is very *cool* to have. But I think that the Prime 2, paired with the Prime GO is the better lineup for professional applications.
Before you decide anything, I'd suggest that you *try* the Prime GO first! You may like it more, and it may do everything that you need. I will say this... it is so new and cool, that even if you don't need it, it's nice to have just to play with. However (not to be confusing), I'd still suggest the 2 for you (based on need/features).
@@DJSt3rling indeed I believe you have hit the nail on the head. Your analysis and reasoning is spot on. Thank you. But just out of curiosity why does nobody mention or avoid talking about the jog wheels on the go. They seem to be a let down. What do you think? Could be a future video for you. I reckon most of top reviewers I'm a bit weary of these reviews because they seem to be in collusion with the companies involved.
@@LuxuryDreamEvents Yes. So I have, in fact, heard a *few* mentions of the small jog wheels. However, I think it will be a "given" (compromise), since the controller is marketed as being ultra-portable. Me personally- I'm a house DJ. So I actually do not touch the crossfader & jog wheels very much at all. Majority of my transition-magic is helped by EQ's, FXs, loops, and hot cues. :) I still highly suggest you get your hands on a Prime GO controller and give it a run!
@@DJSt3rling compromise is something but you are paying alot of money. I will definently get one in give it a run.. Thank you for your prompt replies..
@@DJSt3rling No, my friend. No Sweep Effects on Prime 2. Best, in this part, also the Prime Go ;-)
Thanks for the info
I have a P4 (haven't used it yet because of COVID19), but I already think I should've got the GO as for portability only. I know the P4 is the flagship, and I totally adore the screen, but believe that the GO would be so much fun by just its size.
I would definitely sell my 4 with it's new ProX case and save me a lot of space (literally).
I also have a DDJ 800. (Love it) but the idea of not using the laptop is just mind blowing 😎 I just wish there were venues to play...
Yes, the Prime GO is more than enough for most DJ's! It's do FUN to just take all over the place and start using. If you're on Facebook, check out the group: Facebook.com/groups/DenonPrimeGo
Literally everyone is falling in love with this revolutionary little controller, as they un-tether, and discover all the places they can go with it.
are you playing that background music in your gigs? you should. it will rock the crowd.
Lol I might remix it and play it for a smaller show. 😅
Is your opinions the same with this controller given recent updates?
I'm going to post a video response. I've had tons of time to play with this- Plus, Denon's Engine 2.0 update has been a game changer.
Where did you get that stand?
Perfect for my use. I do a lot of Sports Announcing and playing the music and sometimes space is limited.. It allows me to not have to bring a laptopn..
Yes! This will be great for that.
Do you not find the lack of EQ on the Mic channels severely limiting? A Clueless omission in my opinion and the sole reason why I wouldn't touch this unit. Such a shame :(
No, because I rarely use the mic. I'm a club DJ who plays mostly house music. Maybe it's be more problematic for a wedding or radio DJ. But I'm prefectly okay with it! Very small compromise.
Very good controller. I love mobility
Does it suck not having the color effect knob
Not at all. There is so much left for creativity.
What about the jog wheels? Are they legit, or do they feel like a toy?
I'd have to say that these jogs feel like a toy. They're small and don't have a lot of tension/feel to them. But for it's size, it's one of the compromises with this controller.
@@DJSt3rling - I appreciate your candor. I’ve been vacillating on picking one of these up, but ultimately jumped all over the Rane One the day it was announced. Two different animals, to be sure, but logic and emotional appeal are often incompatible. The Prime Go is a beast, and I will probably pick up its successor when the day arrives. Enjoy yours in good health. Exquisite overview.
Cheers! Let me know how you like the Rane One! I'm glad they finally put out a controller. I'm a big fan of motorized jogs and may eventually pick up one just for that!
@@DJSt3rling - Thanks. I bought it on impulse, mainly because I liked the promise of a more tactile DJ experience. I also appreciate the premium build quality and high-end components. Ironically, the lack of a touchscreen was actually a selling point for me. I didn’t want to buy another piece of tech that will quickly become outdated. Rane and Denon are consanguineous, and share much of the same DNA. If the Rane works out, I may invest in a SC6000M Prime setup, which essentially combines the best of Rane and Denon into one system. I find that I can’t get too excited about anything Pioneer is doing; their stuff does nothing for me.
Ya, I've sold nearly all of my Pioneer gear. I primarily use Denon now. Denon Prime controller's are like Teslas to me. Firmware updates continue to add new features and keep them ahead of their competitors. I'm keeping an eye on Rane to see how their newer hardware does in the market!
That music is distracting as all hell dj
I realized this after posting the video. However, RUclips would not let me go back and edit. My apologies (won't happen again)!
Outta curiosity what type of headphones are you using?
Pioneer HDJ-X10-k Professional DJ Headphones!
@@DJSt3rling I had a feeling you were using pioneer cans! My buddy has the same ones and we were tagging a set and I noticed his headphone volume was screaming vs. my sennheiser hd25's didn't require all that much volume. The HDJ-X10-k sound nice on the low end but the drivers are power hungry!
Ya this is the only pair i DJ with! I've had them for a couple of years. They've taken quite the beating and still perform like brand new! Just what I need lol. Quality & ruggedness. 😅
I'll have to check out those Senheissers!
@@DJSt3rling I've had mine going on strong 14+ years now!
Does anyone know why the green Mic 2 LED on my Prime GO is constantly flashing?
Sooo cool 😎 👍🏻✨
This is definitely a professional level tool. Not a toy, not recommended for a beginner.
I agree with you! The intputs/outputs/features set it way ahead of the game!
Love this machine but not my cup of tea