Denon DJ Prime GO - Pro? REALLY?  

i have had a denon prime go for a few months now. I bought it as an additional console for my prime4. Prime go is great, fully functional and very convenient for playing smaller events

Loved your tutorial on this device. I learned a lot from it!

This was amazing. I wish I had known about this early. Watching this as if it was live was fun!

Still enjoying my Prime Go going on 2 years now. The 3.2 update makes it even more enjoyable! Just added my Beatsource subscription too

Thanks for this review, saving money right now to buy one of these to get my mobile DJ thing started 👍👍

i think it's an awesome format and concept ! also finally Ogg Vorbis compatible, this machine would be also a nice digital stream product for the home audio room, no phone or tablet nonsense, or bad audio

Absolutely BRILLIANT overview Phil and I couldn't agree more, it's the little quirky things that they really do need to fix. One point that I'm staggered you didn't pick up on and is BY FAR my biggest gripe about this product is this: Many DJ controllers really do not cater properly for use of Microphones and will often be fitted with a standard quarter inch jack, or maybe one of these alongside an XLR input (as is the case with Denons MC6000 MkII) They have clearly thought about this here, hence the inclusion of TWO XLR Balanced Inputs. GREAT so far. So you plug your mics in, and what is the first thing you do with your Mics? Yes that's right, you EQ them . . . except on this unit . . . you can't! UTTERLY CLUELESS on Denon's part here. Why on earth would you equip such a unit with XLR Mic inputs yet not extend them basic EQ controls? There is also an extensive effects unit built in as well, and surprise surprise, this can't be used by the Mic channels either! Mr Holland wrote below about Denon listening to their users. Sorry but they really DON'T. This point was brought up in one of their product showcases OVER A YEAR ago and they acknowledged it. Was it actioned? NO! I am lost for words as to why Denon would release such a product with such a serious flaw. I have spoken to their technical department a few times and have been assured that this is being "looked into" however I'm sadly not holding my breath :(

I think it will rock a party. I enjoy mixing on it. Great job phil. DJ SPINMASTER

I Love My Denon Dj Prime Go. No laptop needed. I can edit my tracks within it. If I go somewhere I plug in then I’m out and NO OTHER GERMS TOUCHING MY GEAR. 👍🏻

Great rewiev. Cant wait to see how they'll update these Really hefty controllers

Getting into the scene and wondering how much fun I’m missing out on with no beat slicer function. Can I add an external beat slicer midi pad if I wanted?

Why not use the Traktor Z1 and X1 combo instead of the Numark for a premium feel when your using your laptop?

This unit will be the star of summer 2021. No indoor venues where Im at leaves outside the only place to party. This will save the need to power laptops in the middle of nowhere. We'll be running a 4000w car stereo off a series of car batteries & this machine is getting its own dedicated powerbank, with an internal 4 hours & external 6 hours.... Thats a party, friends!

Hi, Phil can you make a video on your music organization from download to import on the prime go? Thanks and keep up the good work.

I always have a hotcue at start of the track, originally thats all used them for. It's quicker than pressing shift and cue in the long run. 1 button instead of 2, that is a short cut. Like the idea of this I intended to get one for small gigs until lockdown

Really good video about the device, thank you for that! I was wondering: Why did you think there would not be a new version ‘anytime soon’. And, since this video is from a year ago, do you think there will be a new one quite soon? Cause I’m thinking of buying one, but of course it would be a bummer is a new one appears within say half a year of course. Btw, I subbed!

I believe it can. I just got it a couple weeks ago and tested it out at house party and will use it for my first bar booking this friday.

Hi Phil I agree with you re the issues that need addressing in the software, have you had feedback from Denon DJ when these issues will be resolved?

I just bought this dec 2022 due to this review and a few others (Mojaxx, Cleavand Terry).. thank you!

Returning to the Cue Point on the Prime Go is achieved by holding “Shift” and tapping the “Play/Pause” button as opposed to the “Cue” button. Thank me later. Great video by the way!

Great video thank you!!! Are there ports to connect samplers and other instruments?

Hi phill, if I missed you saying it but can you plug into a MacBook to use the prime go for audio using OBS?

Hello Phil, does the prime go have those effects where you use your finger on it's screen

Hey Phil !!! On the Denon Prime4, You can get to the beginning of the track if while the track is playing, you press SHIFT+CUE !!!!!

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Hey Phil! Thank you for making this video I just bought my prime go! What do you recommend to use for streaming to connect my iloud or the primego directly to my laptop? I have to get a capture card for go pro but I wonder if theres a product that I could use for both?

Greetings from Chicago DJ SPINMASTER

Can you please tell me laptop stand are you using, I will need one like that for my Push2 thanks an best, Chris

hey Phil, what happens in this scenario? You start recording your set from the menu (internal record, not external), playing music from SD or USB, but at some point you switch the source to say Beatport, you play a couple of tracks, and then you switch back to SD or USB and continue. Does the recording stop? Does it go mute for that part of the set?

Hi Phil, you said the jogwheels are fine but on the last Balcony Beats set I didn't see you really using them (?) Is that because you had everything perfectly prepped in advance, and/or because everything was synced? Just starting out after a couple of decades 'off' maybe I misunderstand just how much DJs use the new tech to make everything much simpler/smoother, but the first thing I want to do is get my beat matching back up to speed (with waveforms/BPM etc hidden) so jogs are very important to me. Cheers!

I live in a van and not DJ'd in years. I used to be a vinyl junkie. Never really got into CDJ's or digital. I liked the tactile aspect of vinyl. So, its an odd question maybe, but can you use the jog wheels like a platter to beatmatch or are they only able to scroll through as seen? The hit play and auto sync bore me a little. Short attention span!

I own both Prime GO and Prime 4 one year already, I love them both, except waiting an update that fix Prime GO level meter on channel gain, I really don't have anything else to complain. Of corse the big issue with streaming services also because I'm based in China and no one of this services are working, but yeah this is not Denon issue.

How does the pitch control of engine os sound compared to Serato? Thanks

Another question, I've to start from zero but my macbook pro has 11 years so cannot install recordbox or serato as all present controllers want the latest version of these software. So I'm in front of a choice, either buying a second hand computer and a dj controller or buying something all-in-one like the Denon Dj Prime Go. What would be your suggestion? Also keeping in mind that I want to make my setup last for as many years as possible wihtout having to update it in 2-3 years time. What do you think? Thank you SO MUCH!!!! Ohh by the way, I'm not interested in scratching but mainly want to focus on elettronic music....

Hopefully they could add the shift+cue option in a software update. That would be great

I bought the Prime Go and had it for about 2 weeks... It was a great unit BUT I exchanged it for a Prime 2 instead for 3 reasons 1.) There are no channel VU meters so you have to adjust volumes of each channel by ear. 2.) The post mix FX are garbage IMO, they muddy the sound and create these annoying boosts in volume, sometimes as high as 6DB. 3.) Cue monitoring only allows for previewing channel against the master - you cannot preview FX signals, you just have to wing it every time you use the FX.

For someone getting into djing and wanting to learn how to use controllers. Would you recommend this over the sc live 4?

Hi guys. Is it possible batch analyze your tracks within the Prime Go, or has to be done individually?

on the ddj 800 there is a IN and OUT button for the maual loop, where you can fine tune the loop. is there such a thing on the prime go.

Glad to have discovered this channel, just got my first numark controller. I'm however wondering why I can't seem to hear proper sound through my headphones when the controller is plugged into my laptop. The headphones are turned all the way to the max, but the music is still too faint. The speakers are fine though, but I do want to get the hang of cuing the next song through headphones Any suggestions?

I think Keith was asking about the Black Friday sale. lol

Should I get this version or wait for an updated one? When can we expect mk2 of Prime Go?

I had a laptop get blown off a table by a brisk wind at the winery where I DJ -good point at 27:35

Curious , have any of your issues been addressed with firmware updates ?

Asking this in 2023, did Denon fix the Shift + Cue button issue in order to reset the track?

Can you use TD-3-BK analog bass line with this ? If not what’s best suited ?

I had a beer spilt all over my SX2 over the weekend. :sadface: I'm torn between buying a new SX3 or whether to go laptop-less and get the Prime Go. What would you recommend to that Phil? Is the feel good enough on this that it would be a worthy trade or should I stick to Serato and remain with what I'm already used to. I like the look of the Prime Go for the portability, and the laptop-less design, but worry about it being too small. The SX2 was an excellent bit of kit and I've enjoyed owning it. I can't trial a Prime Go unit and I need to get back on some sort of controller ASAP as I have gigs coming up.

Would that little laptop stand work with the Numark Mixstream Pro? Thanks.

You mentioned this is not a good controller for beginners, which I am one. The reason I chose it was because I didn't need to use a laptop with it. At home in my home music studio, I use an external 27" monitor with my laptop because I'm almost blind, and though I can physically see the laptop screen, I can't use it "productively." I was hoping that the Prime Go with its 7" onboard display will be big enough. Once it arrives, the first order of business will be to give it the "vision" check. So I'm curious why you don't otherwise thinks it for me.

I JUST BOUGHT ONE YESTERDAY

As Devon own newmark im sure it won't be long before there's a cheaper version (Newmark Go)

does it have a key lock function like other primes to lock vocals while changing tempo/speed .... ? Thanks

the load to cue prob is more of a personnel problem i think, i make cues and it solves the prob

Have they fix the problems you had with an firmware update or are the still there?

I'm not sure I follow why the shift+cue thing is needed. Not denying others might want it I just can't think of a time when I would ever need that feature. Just so I understand it fully; when I load a track I find the start of the track, set the cue then thats it, the track plays until the end. Maybe it's the sort of music I play but I rarely if ever need to set a cue somewhere else in a track on the fly.

Load to first cue point and start of track error been updated now?

Do you know of anyone who opened up the prime go? I'd love to see the PCBs and signal paths. Finding Denon service manuals are way harder than for pioneer

How do u push the jog wheel if song needs to sped up or slowed down

Have you mixed with this without using speakers to monitor?

denon prime go have beatjump button ?

En español,,,,, ssludos, excelent videos

Love them small speakers wot was the price on them and where did you get them please david

Hi phil

Is the Roland DJ,707m a better controller in your professional opinion

Hi ...can someone please advise how to get the Denon Go to connect to OBS ....i have a MCX8ooo and could connect usb to Pc and would pop up in OBS "audio in "connections......it does seem so simple with the go.....any Tips appreciated

How did you make the cue and pause buttons flicker synchronously?

Oops I thought you were talking about the denon I wasn’t looking when you had the other controller in your hand

BPM adjust in case of bad BPM detection is highly needed in the grid edit mode !!

What do you mean no mids it’s has it on the controller

On crates v. playlists - I find it useful to use a playlist if I know the order in which I plan on playing my tracks. If I'm a little less structured (like I almost always am) I'll put my music in a crate and change the sorting on the fly. I almost always sort it by BPM, but you could use key, time, et cetera. GLHF!

Hi Phil, i like the look of the prime go! I’m currently DJing with a Reloop Beatpad with an iPad Pro 12.9 which was fab! Until Djay took away the option to stream music via spotify, so i think this unit would be great as i could hook up my 6TB external hard drive with ALL my music on! But my question is, What’s the mic channel like? Ie does it sound good? As the mic channel on the Beatpad is RUBBISH! It sounds damn awful, theres no bass, mid, treble, and it sounds flat! so i have to run the output of the Beatpad into a small audio mixer that has a mic channel with mid, top and bass! I do a lot of mic work while DJing so it is crucial i have a great quality mic sound! Thanks

That unit costs 1850$ where I live, And that is a big shame for such a small piece of kit…

how do you find it analyzing tracks? do you have to go back and grid things often? i loved it in traktor but hate it in rekordbox

How are Prime Go users dealing with having no channel VU meter? I'm very interested in a Prime Go but this feels like a huge dealbreaker.

Does it have Bluetooth connectivity for speakers?

Is it 19” rack mountable?

Maybe if you don't already have a temporary cue set?

How do upgrade hardware?

Has it ever froze on you or crashed?

The good thing is that Denon listens to their customers. DJ SPINMASTER

when they bring a standalone DJ unit out that will play video files, and has a HDMI output, then they will finally be in the 21st century, and then finally it might be able to take some glory from the laptop

Hi Phil, do you enjoy mixing on the prime go? Greetings from Chicago DJ SPINMASTER.

Can't you click the beginning of the waveform like you did to go to the end? Looks like you answered your own question. lol

A big heads up, Despite all of the things Prime Go can do it can't separate the VU on the master meter for individual channels. This thing is a piece of crap if you can't even level your music. Buy something else until Denon gets their act together. People have been on the forum bitching about this since April. No fix in sight. Garbage waste of time Prime Go is.

Can't you just use the cue button to get to the beginning of a track?

The only thing it seems to be missing is bluetooth.

Why not use a ddj 400 with a laptop and a little jbl speaker

My name is Octavio DJ

Lot of userproblems here, not the product :-)

No sampler??? Deal breaker 😤

only 1 usb? how does b2b's work on this?

bruh no link for the stand......come on man.

what a load of crap for the price! not a fan of tiny jog wheels or battery powered.. bet they dont sell many compared to the 1000 or similar priced controler. each to there own tho and all that! i got the flx6 recently and it does the job for me £600!