This four-channel support sets the Prime 4 apart from all other standalone units, even with the release of the XDJ-XZ which only supports two channels standalone. Mixing songs with matching keys and manually switching a song’s key has become an artistic focus in the DJing world. If you want something which will be futureproof with free firmware upgrades boasting new features then this is the controller to get.

A point to note here is that given the lack of hardware limitations, there’s nothing to stop Denon DJ adding more effects in a future update! If you are looking to mix with more than two decks and want to do it without the need of a computer, the choice between the two is clearly the Prime 4.It’s felt like a very long wait since that moment to finally having the player in our hands, such was the anticipation and excitement of this product. The punch-in on/off and talk-over option comes in handy for DJs that double as an MC during their shows. Being the first standalone controller I've ever used it was a bit scary jumping from years of using VDJ to using EngineOS but wow, it truly was worth it. We also find Link port on the rear of the unit, this can output time, BPM and other track data to compatible sources.

To activate Key Adjust, first, enable Keylock on the desired deck, and then tap on the key signature of that deck on the touch display. The PRIME 4+ boasts over 25 fully customizable Main FX and 4 dynamic, knob-controlled Sweep FX so that you can unleash your full creative mixing potential. You can craft your own unique sounds and mixes using the expressive multi-FX, with dedicated displays. Users can now assign a deck as a Playlist Player providing continuous playback with automated crossfading. It internally registers every song’s BPM, key, beat grid, and metadata – so you are getting part cyborg/part digital musical instrument.Additionally, the dedicated XLR Zone output provides music to a separate room for maximum versatility. The beat effects also include a frequency isolator which allows for things like removing the low end for effects like echo or reverb which can help make them sound better. Denon DJ is aware that many DJ’s are using media analysed by competitors software and as such the Prime 4 can read and play any media set up using Pioneer DJ Rekordbox, Serato Crates and Native Instruments Traktor Pro playlists with BPM, Hot Cues, Loops and all other performance feature intact. This makes it possible for multiple DJs using different types of media able to play from the Prime 4 at the same time. Gear4music Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN 706272) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Bank AB (publ) and V12 Retail Finance.

Removable drives can still be moved from one computer to another and have their crate structures retained, and any song in the main collection can be dragged to the Engine player for playback and editing at any time.

With the Rekordbox software opened Export mode the XDJ-XZ treats a computer connected via USB or ethernet more like an external hard drive than a computer running a full DJ software.