Denon DJ Prime 4

Zeebedy · 8 Nov 2021 at 21:01

Hey guys,

thinking of getting back into some DJing and wondering if anyone either has, or with experience on the Prime 4?

seems good value for money, and Denon do make quality products so..any input appreciated.

Mark M · 8 Nov 2021 at 23:25

I’ve not had any experience with the Dennon but if you want to DJ anywhere other than at home then Pioneer is probably a safer bet as most pubs/clubs will be running Pioneer gear.

Zeebedy · 9 Nov 2021 at 11:11

It will be just for the bedroom mate, plus the stock availability on pioneer seems a lot like the the GPU market..

Zeebedy · 9 Nov 2021 at 16:55

Hmm..just seen the Pioneer XDJ-RX3 launched and at just £1699 :eek:

very interesting option!

Zeebedy · 9 Nov 2021 at 20:58

Just watched a YT video and last month Denon released new 2.0 software, seems very promising..

Zeebedy · 15 Nov 2021 at 21:55

Ordering the Prime 2 tomorrow.

Zeebedy · 18 Nov 2021 at 14:25

Arrives Monday

Will update thread once it arrives and is all setup.

Mark M · 18 Nov 2021 at 23:42

Looks a nice bit of kit. Your thread has made me want to dust off the old headphones so I’ve bought a DDJ-400!

Zeebedy · 19 Nov 2021 at 07:11

Mark M said:
Looks a nice bit of kit. Your thread has made me want to dust off the old headphones so I’ve bought a DDJ-400!

nice one man. What genre types do you play?

Zeebedy · 19 Nov 2021 at 14:11

Came today! :eek:

robfosters · 19 Nov 2021 at 14:17

Very nice indeed. Are the platters motorised?

Zeebedy · 19 Nov 2021 at 14:22

Thanks rob, I heard a few comments on quality issues, but I think it’s great, metal plating, tight faders and knobs, yeah, well happy!

no mate, the platters are static. I don’t think many are on controllers, I think for Denon the SC6000M would be the way to go, but at a cost!

Zeebedy · 29 Nov 2021 at 22:52

Quick setup update.. it’s a mess of cables but hey, it’s not pc cable management here

Zeebedy · 11 Jan 2022 at 16:12

Said goodbye to the Prime 2, and went to some Pioneer gear.

R.O.S.S.I · 11 Jan 2022 at 20:51

What was your reason for ditching the Prime?

Zeebedy · 11 Jan 2022 at 22:45

R.O.S.S.I said:
What was your reason for ditching the Prime?

tbh mate, I was not 100% sold on the effects on the prime, the prime 4 is a bit more expansive on effects, plus I like the “familiarity” of Pioneer dj stuff, if I ever wanted to try for more club based gigs.

but as of right now, no. :cry:

Liquid_Entity · 12 Jan 2022 at 08:05

Zeebedy said:
tbh mate, I was not 100% sold on the effects on the prime, the prime 4 is a bit more expansive on effects, plus I like the “familiarity” of Pioneer dj stuff, if I ever wanted to try for more club based gigs.

but as of right now, no.

That's what I said when I went to a club back in November and speaking to the dj playing. I currently have Traktor Kontrol S2 from a decade ago. If I tried to get booked in the club it'd be like restarting my dj career from back in 2003 with too many knobs and whistles haha Pioneer at least still industry standard so could become familiar quicker.

Mark M · 13 Jan 2022 at 23:41

What Pioneer gear you gone for? Been really enjoying messing around with the DDJ-400. Had it out for new year at a house party with a laptop and it went down a storm with everyone having a go!

Zeebedy · 14 Jan 2022 at 00:07

Mark M said:
What Pioneer gear you gone for? Been really enjoying messing around with the DDJ-400. Had it out for new year at a house party with a laptop and it went down a storm with everyone having a go!

hey mark,

I went for a djm 450 mixer and a pair of xdj 700’s.

I get my new laptop tomorrow and hope to hook it up ok.

I will upload some pics tomorrow once it’s all setup!

Liquid_Entity · 14 Jan 2022 at 08:57

I wish I had the cash to splash on all this kit again.