Denon DJ Prime 2 - Full Demo and Review 

I just ordered it but you know what, I've been preparing songs in engine software and it's just buggy. The beat grids are off on some songs. Also if I want to video mix I can't use serato.

Yes Friend i agree, are You a DJ too ?

thank you

Add Serato DJ Pro support and this beast is going to become the BEST 2-channel AIO+controller on the market!

What sampler are you talking about. I didn't see a sampler button

Hey! Can you view the waveforms horizontally?

@@lauramayrogers8420 Yes! Use Shift-View together to switch views

Also hoping for answers to these questions. The MCX8000 does these things, right?

Glad you like them!

@@Crossfader do you know if they are planning on bringing sound effects/ sampler to the denon dj prime 2 maybe in an update? Is it possible?

That’s what I wanted to know. I guess not.

You are correct.my buddy is overwhelmed by the prime 4.Most djs can't utilize all four channels at once or even use three continuously as on the Prime 4.

Yeah, most mobile DJs only really want/need 2 channels and having a more compact unit is a real benefit in terms of portability so I can really see this being a massive hit for those guys.

Not for the price! £1250 might as well but the prime 4 for £1600 lol

Yes I agree fully

Yea. But wish the screen was bigger and tilt like the prime 4.

Hoping for the same! Come on Denon, make it happen 🧡

Agreed, sweep fx missing is a big bummer. But hopefully denon will make it a feature in quick menu. As you where saying!

NEVERE EVERE !!!! PIONNER its weel by any time the best in this planet 😅😅😅 stuff like this denon shit its only a joke😎😎💪💪💪

me too, just deciding which controller to get, as there are a lot of choices

@@JoDubu409 start small, pioneer sb3 or something. Learn on a USB controller which is much more forgiving and user friendly before going for something much more expensive.

Did u get opinions on question 2 yet?

1) is due to camera framrate, not visible in real life 👍

Yeah didn't hear any mention of Serato

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Edit the beatgrid in engine software on computer

If you can afford it, I would.

none of the Denon Engine based systems pull up Memory Cues, just hotcues.

But what is the difference? Either set up new cues and aren't the hot cues a memorized cue anyways?Ellaborate.

@@renechang2406 so in RB and the whole CDJ/XDJ world, hot cues immediately play (think performance markers) whereas memory cues really allow you to skip quickly within a track to a mark where you pre-prepped without having the song playback. On CDJ/XDJs you can have up to 10 memory cues but hot cues depend on the gear you're playing off of. I used to rely on hot cues but started changing things up to using both because not all venues have a new 2000NXS2 (more than 3 hot cues available)

@@BryantFC Also on the XDJ RX I am using with the memory Cues I can add comments and colours and are visible on the controller. The hot cues comments and colors are not visible on the RX.

cues .. work pretty much the same as pioneer kit. Loops are same functionality personally I prefer the Denon way with the dial for length FX Denon has a separate engine for each deck, where as pioneer has a shared one (on xdj-rx) Filters pioneer wins with 4, prime 2 just has hpf/lpf Denon pitch bend with buttons rather than platter side, which us hardest thing to get used to when swaping between imo

They will bc the prime 4 has it. A few more updates after releasing the prime 2 then they should have a serato for it.

Why!?

The Prime 2 really needs Serato DJ Pro support. So far, due to lacking external inputs, you only have the internal player and VDJ, that's it. Not enough to convience Pioneer controller guys to switch. As long there is no Serato, I won't buy this unit. The 7" is just too small for wedding gigs, where I need my laptop.

Yes. Same system.

No

I heard some dj say it’s very sensitive!

@@Mansa-Ali I used to have the denon mc7000 a few years back and I replaced it for another unit because of that reason, as Im heavy handed which is a shame as the controller was an amazing bit of kit otherwise. It's a shame they don't have this feature on it I'm also told the Prime 4 is the same, which is a real shame 😑

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Same build quality.

YES YES YES. 4M stand alone. The mobile turntablist dream.

Just get it. If its not for you sell it. As long as you have a good collection of music you'll be fine

Hey this isn't actually true. What streaming services do is change the volume of the ENTIRE TRACK by a certain amount to make it the same volume as everything else. It's basically the same as turning the volume knob up or down before the track starts. Once the track starts, they don't mess with the volume anymore. So the dynamic range within each track is preserved and no power is taken away. This is the same as the "auto gain" feature which is on most DJ Software. But back to your original question, I doubt the services give the DJ software a modified version of the track. They would just supply the original track with the original volume, and then it's up to you whether or not you choose to use "auto gain" within your DJ software.

I agree the price gap is too small. They should have added real inputs, Sweep EFX and SDJ Pro support for that slightly smaller price. But your Prime 4 Mk2 request sounds just dumb. If you want big jog wheels, just get the SC5000/6000. The Prime 4 is already big enough, too big actually for many users and clubs.

TriStar true, prime 2 is quite portable, very handy for mobile djs..

@@DjGJ Absolutely!

For bigger gigs like weddings with MANY music requests I still need my laptop, that 7" screen is just too limited. Serato DJ Pro support for the Prime 2, please. Otherwise a wonderful unit. With SDJ support I gonna buy it definetly. Fuck Pioneer!

You can on the PRIME 4 so probably can on this.

Mario As far as I can tell it’s just the extra 2 channels. There’s probably a few more features but I’m not exactly sure 🤔

2 channels. Mini screens on the FX engines. External inputs for turntables / media players. Filter effects on mixer (just has hpf/lpf). Separate EQs for each mic, uses shared EQs for both. Screen shrunk from 10 to 7 inch. Zone output

Yes

Yes, you swipe down from the top of the screen and "CONTINUE" button comes up.

@@MikeSinclairDJServices thank you sir

streaming is on prime 4 also

@@djerniet350 thanks mate

Both. And their players too

Why? Have you tried the Denon?

You can use the denon prime series with rekordbox

There is literally no reason to stay with this outdated Pioneer products

@@alphatecmusic8016 I kinda agree, the Denon kit is technically better but I have never played in a bar or club that didn't have Pioneer gear in the booth and playing out is stressful enough, having to get use to a totally different workflow in a performance situation is a nightmare. Having Pioneer gear at home makes that transition easy and that is not to be sniffed at. If you never play out though, Denon win hands down.

@@StefanInstall I am sure that the time where Pioneer is the absolute DJ Standard will be over soon

Definitely. I'll give you my personal opinion. 1. You don't need to take a laptop with you, which means less baggage and fewer cables to connect. 2. If you have to share with other DJs or musicians the booth, it can be a little annoying having to take up less space for your own equipment, and for that, you would have to buy a laptop stand to fit more equipment in. 3. Also, related to point 1, you'll need only one socket to connect the controller's power and don't have to deal with a laptop brick. 4. If it concerns you that you are missing on two decks because you couldn't afford the Prime 4, don't bother, it's too expensive for a clunky way to interact with four decks. You can plug in the other two turntables to the Prime 2, you'll grow to hate having to switch decks with a button and the knobs staying in place between switches. In the long run, if you feel comfortable mixing with 4 decks, buy separate turntables.

Steven Plumber this blows the rx2 out of the water ??? Are you serious? Lol

Its to early

I'm sure the size of this is like MC4000 dimensions or similar.

@@Alejandro-pg6ng It's only about 3" narrower than the P4. Only slightly smaller, none of the standard rear inputs, you lose two layers/upfaders, and the bigger screen.

Also, while that Prime 4 bigger screen is okay for full standalone operation, the smaller 7" screen here is sometimes not, especially on wedding gigs I still need my MBP 15" with Serato DJ.

@@m-stat9 Hah, same situation here. I am owning a DDJ-SX. Its starting to bore me. I want that sexy Prime 2. But ditching my Macbook with Serato DJ enirely? Nope. I need more flexiblity.

Serato DJ support would makes this the perfect alternative for former DDJ-SX/SR and even RX2 users! Virtual DJ is already supported, but I dont know any pro using that.

Pioneer DJ don't use metal buttons. They are just silver textured plastic. These buttons are also plastic but feel high quality, very similar to the Pioneer but square. We certainly didn't find any issue with using them :)

Can i ask for the name artist ALL NIGHT music playing in deck one? Thank You

Yes it does.

Your doin it wrong!!! Mix by sound and not by the bpm.

@@paulholla thanks bro I will try my best

Sadly not, that's just the prime 4

@@Crossfader thanks. That’s a shame as I don’t really want he big prime 4 but I guess I’ll have to. Don’t think pioneer are any comparison at the mo.

IN WHAT WAYS?

@@robbboynton5933 IN ALL WAYS.

$1399

yes how is it?

Better than P4

very verey few working djs use vinyl nowadays. this thing is for most djs specialists have good options somewhere else

Get the Prime 4 if you really need the Phono Ins. Or, if the single Aux is okay for you, get a Super-OEM like Reloop 7000 which also has a Line-Out, this would work with the Prime 2 then!

About a third more. It's a stand-alone, doesn't need a laptop...

It's competing with the xdj-rx2. Pretty much same spec. The Denon has the better screen, storage and streaming support, the Rx let's you plug in turntables. The Denon has slightly more options on the FX, the pioneer on the mixer filters. That's it. The GO is to compete with the cheaper pioneer products.

@@steve40092 Yeah, totally agree. The Denon is technically better in every way but if you play out in clubs and bars on their kit (which is inevitably Pioneer), you might choose the less capable RX2 so you learn the Pioneer workflow because let's face it, playing is less stressful when you can use the system based on muscle memory and not have to work out how achieve the effect you're looking for each time. If I was a mobile DJ taking my own kit out with me for each gig, I'd go Prime 2 or 4 no question but as I'm not and as I use Pioneer's Nexus kit when I play out, I went. Pioneer (XZ) for my home kit to make the transition from bedroom to booth as smooth as possible even though the XZ isn't as capable as the Prime 4 in many regards.

There will be none. The 800 is the answer

Pioneer are already a full year past when they should have responded. I wonder whether they are going to at all. They've lost so many of their employees to Denon. We may be witnessing the end of Pioneer DJs dominance.

risquedj is there any validity to the claims of Denon’s products breaking easily

donald cannon I’m sure that at some point Pioneer will release a 2 channel standalone