Denon DJ SC Live 4 - 10 Things to Know BEFORE Buying 🤔 

Hey Phil, just wanted to take a minute to thank you for your tireless commitment to the advancement of our craft. No one brings a product into the market without your knowledge. You give the essentials, the possibilities and your honest opinion of the material you present and that is priceless. Thanks! (ps...the rest of us only have 24 hours in each day, you must have more than that.

Honestly, I think this is meant to bring people to a club standard layout, in this case taken from the SC6000s + X1850,and I think that’s great. If you buy and use this for a while, you can easily switch up to the professional stuff, even the classic CDJ/DJM. That’s also exactly what kept me from buying the Prime4 yet (which ist really hard to find these days btw), it was too much of a controller layout for me. The SC Live 4 will certainly sit under the Christmas tree as a gif to myself :)

genuinely usful stream! thanks for posting!

can’t wait to get my hands on one of these

Great Job, Brother! Thank you very much!

I turned my unit on after the latest update without a USB and discovered it can connect to my computer and it's all of this music By Bluetooth connection this is phenomenal

is there a way to have a broader pitch/bpm range as pioneer has?

Merci pour cette présentation.

Thank you

I like it and i think the price is actually right for what you get. Dont want to give up my DDJ-1000 as i've not had it long enough to warrant changing...... but it ticks a lot of boxes and I really like the sound of Engine. They are doing great things with it. Not sure how the jogs would compare to the 1000 either (i have grown to love them, took some getting used to though!)

Are you able to load rekordbox folders via USB on this?? I'm trying to find the best bang for my buck, as well as convenience for switching from a standalone for practice at home to cdjs at shows! Thank you for all of your content! Been reading through your website & checking out your videos! Much love, Phil!

This is perfect for touring and training

Hello Phil! I am djing with Denon MC 4000, in a restaurant that makes latin dancing parties 2 times a week with LIVE singers.. I am putting their instrumentals on Serato and they sing above the music. The style of the party is like no crazy mixes, no effects, no many fancy things. The singers are just singing and the dancers are just dancing with the people. The above is my main DJing events and occasionally I play in other kind of parties if someone needs me. This is not my regular job but I like delivering nice moments to people that hears me. My question is : I am looking for an upgrade and I wonder if this equipment that costs 1300 EUR, worth to buy for a use in a kind of party like the above. My dilemma is if shall I look into something cheaper or keep playing with my laptop and DENON MC 4000? Many thanks for you reply and keep up the good work in your videos. DJ Josel

Igot mine on satuarday and amust say its superb 🙌

Hi Phil . Been following you for a while on RU-vid. New to djing . Bought Numark pro last month after I watched your review about it but I think I have somewhat hit the wall with that so I want to upgrade it to this Sc live 4 . Would you recommend me to this in such a short time or stay with numark mixstream pro for now . I find it's lacking a lot of critical functions in it. Keep up the good work. Cheers mate .

Hello and congratulations for the video, I ask you if it has the SAMPLER function on the pads and how to activate it. Thank you

Perfect

Very good video, im doubting with numark pro go and SC live 2, i wanna a full portable stuff, and add a external battery to the SC live 2, but im wondering if Its worth the price diference between numark go and SC live 2, because only a lot of more fx, little bit better sound at own speakers, and little bit better material quality construction between this two? And pro go IS full portable but maybe IS a toy. Because Both are plastic right? So im in this doubt, i Will apreciate a full comparision, because numark is the lowest line of inmusic but this sc live 2 i dont know if IS worth It at all. Im talking by second hand buy. Really thanks.

Phil what is the name of your laptop stand I definitely need to get one like this thank you

I went and got one and can say its brilliant. I’m not sold on the speakers if I’m honest but that’s probably because I’ve already got good speakers. Great to mix on and everything you need in terms of features.

I've been using mixstream pro heavy for 1yr and I wanted to upgrade to a prime 2 but it's discontinued. The SC Live4 is a better version of the Prime 2. Love it!

Can you comment looking at 3 or 4 waveforms at the same time, a bit too small screen or could it be done? Would the effects apply for line-in?

I’ve had no issues with the screen I’m loving mine

Hey there, can you play tracks on the SC Live 4 directly from USB without using Engine Software? And if so, how does the screen look, does it has the same views, or is the screenview limited? Thanks in advance for your reply! Grtz Jerome

Great vid!. Does it have a dedicated stereo mono switch?

to me the ddj 1000srt is the best controller out there..im waiting for pioneer to update it and bring more features maybe s11 mixer in the middle and cdj 3000 jogs on the sides

Hi from Manila Phil. I just want to ask if it is possible to use the SC Live 4 with a laptop as a controller for Engine? As an alternative use for it. Thank you.

Hi Phil, interesting you mentioning the DSP in "can" speakers and them not being suitable for DJing for latency. I have a Denon Prime Go and really want to look into an entirely battery operated setup for a small park gig. Do you have an immediate recommendation or it is something that I need to research into a bit?

Phil would you buy this over the Rev7 I'm trying to make a decision here. This is a great gear definitely game changer for me but now I'm split between Rev7 or this

Can you change the Midi?

I’m thinking of getting this controller but wondering if I should save up for flx10 and want to know if I should

Hey Phil. If i want to buy this controller for club and bar use,do you think that it can do the job well as the flx10 or other controllers at the price of 1500$ (ddj 1000srt for example)?

@digitaldjtips #ask As someone who uses the pads to the point they r worn to the nub because i like to live remix using vdj stems, loops, and pre saved samples , ive heard that the pads are more of a hard press than say the pioneer pads that really just require ia soft tap as upposed to A FULL PRESS, do you think the pads for someone using them in that compacity may find it annoying or not have as much ease of use for continual and repeated quick pad taps? any feedback on that or anyone thats been using this new unit in that respect that can give feedback id really appreciate your opnion. -E

21:55 It's very funny your analisys about Amazon Prime doesn't be supported by Denon DJ Prime units! I liked it!

So I got two questions, since you said that the jog wheels are the same as the Prime 4, is back spinning on these the same as Prime 4 or is there a bit more resistance and my second question, I am planning on buying a DDJ 1000 SRT, in your opinion, should I save and buy the DDJ or spend a bit extra and go for the Denon SC Live 4?

in the product description it says it is compatible with the denon LC6000, would that be plugged straight into the USB ports on the back or is it only usable on serato? if it can be plugged into the back of the deck and used through engine dj os, can I use a USB hub on the ports in the back so I can also hook up my soundswitch dmx interface and a USB drive all at once?

can you save cue points/buttons while streaming on tidal or other streaming services? are they still there after you turn off and on the unit?

Hi. Can you play streaming services on say 2 decks, and MP3 files on the other 2, just in case of wifi drop? Thanks.

Would you recommend any standalone live sampler to go along with the SC live 4? I feel it fits my needs perfectly aside from the multiple channel fx and sampler.

Hi Guys , Your Tutorials are really helpful to me. I have a question, I was so excited about the prime 2 but now they got it from the market and you can't buy is anymore in holland. What if I Buy one secondhand.....and suppose it needs updates...can I still update The Prime 2? Thank you for your response and sorry for my bad English.

So is there no way to use that one aux in to connect a turntable with my digital vinyl and serato pick it up?

What is your opinion on the Native instruments maschine+ as a standalone live hardware sampler along with the SC live 4? Or would this not achieve what I’d need it to?

Hello. Please tell me, is it better to record a mix through which program? I see it does not have the function of writing to a flash card as a pioneer ...

I've had the SC4 only two days but work, girlfriend has restricted my time using it. However, in the time I have played with it, I think the value is great for what you get. I have no aspirations to be a gigging DJ so suits my use perfectly. My VCI-380 is now 10 years old, still works and I will keep it 'cos it is solid and a 'classic'. The SC4 is for a certain kind of person and that is me 😁 Just wish it had Akai type pads but I will get used to the clcik pads. Speakerwise, they are plenty loud enough and listenable. one thing not mentioned; if you analyse tracks on your computer you can access them over wifi.If doing a gig just copy them onto a USB or SD card and you're ready to go.

Denon put out a trailer and said that the sc live 4 is compatible with a pair of lc6000s.

Hello and good video! I just purchased and received this unit today. It's a huge step up for me from playing on the Numark Mix deck express. I can't seem to get connected to my laptop. Is there any registration or downloads I need to do before it allows me?

Can you use this mixer with vinyls for channel 3/4? DVS?

What is the track ID at 14.00?

So I’ve got vinyl decks that I hardly use as into techno now and basically need a new record collection. I’m looking at this to jump into the future and have unlimited tunes. Don’t understand why not suitable for doing a party/rave/play in a bar? Surely just connect to big speakers?

Hi Phil does the screen move up and down like the prime 4 or is it fixed?

So there’s no Ethernet for Ableton link. How would I keep the sp404 in sync with the sc live 4?

Hii phil i want to use this for mobile dj like wedings bhirthday partys and diferent events. I think this is the best for wat i need. Wat are you think about ??? Thank,s 😉

In the live chat, this was asked: "Dan Low ​#ask Hi Phil, could you please confirm whether you can hear the filter Sweep FX in your headphones when listening to a cued song? I hate how I can't hear the filter in the headphones on my Prime Go" Same question for me, I really miss pre-fader FX on my Prime GO. Is this standard or an option on the SC Live 4?

hi .. i have a question .. which one is better for party djing..this one or pioneer xdj RR ? i want to buy one of them but i dont know which one is more qualify?

Please help: how do I change the time in the jog wheels to remaining time?

Hi Phil! I'm sorry my english is not good..I'm a former professional dj and now a hobbyist- bedroom dj, I'm thinking very seriously about my next dj controller and I'm between: 1) ddj -1000 (when and if it will be available within 2-3 months) 2) Denon sc live 4 3) on Native's new flagship controller for traktor if released within 2-3 months. 4) I'm also thinking about the Denon prime 4, I've always liked it but it's too expensive for me. and I would very much like your opinion on a few questions: 1) here in Greece the prime 4 costs €2,500, the dj sc live 4 €1,600 so the money difference is HUGE! 900 € how expensive is the prime. is this difference worth it? since I'm a hobbyist. 2) I really think the sc live 4 is my first choice, but I'm worried about the build quality, how do you feel? 3) you didn't mention at all about the sound card of live 4, how does it sound, is the sound quality and loud on the master and on the headphones? 4) ddj-1000 and sc live 4 have exactly the same price here in Greece, I believe that live 4 is more value for money and that you buy more things for the same price, what is your opinion? and which of the two do you think has a better sound card since you have worked with both. 5) because live 4 has a small screen, can we work with engine dj via laptop? Thank you very much in advance, I sincerely appreciate your work, my respect, with love from Greece.

Hello Phil! Can you use headphones with this controller?

At 39:27 you have the Speaker volume knob at less than halfway. So that's probably not even close to as loud as they go, as you say :p

Hi Phil! Can YOU play with a stick and Serato at the same time?

I mix at a club every week do you think this model will fit my needs or should I save for a prime 4?

I have tried to connect with Djay Pro 2 from my Mac, it recognises the Device and I can play music but the controls don't work, am I doing something wrong?

I need help setting up bpm. I'm new to engine dj

is there a best time of year to buy dj equipment? Obviously black Friday is great, but is there another time of year when buying is best?

Hi Phil, what you will choose between the sc live 4 or a pioneer xdj rr??? because of the same price I'm choosing between these two

I used to own the prime4 and pioneer xz and for me if you say this is more plastic and small screen is mean that this controller is supposed to cost about $850 my opinion

Hey Phil I'm a complete novice and never been near a deck in my life. I've always wanted to learn to dj and at 56 and now retired I find that I have the time to really focus on getting to grips with the basics and hopefully progress as I go. I've been watching all your videos and alot of others and I'm torn between getting the Denon SC Live 4 and the Numark Mixstream Pro Go. What one do you think would suit a total beginner best? Or any other controller that you think maybe better to start out with. Price is not important. Thank you in advance.

I bought my prime on sale for 1500 during the demic

Is there a maximum hard drive size this will take via usb or the card slot?

Hey guys. Do you know is it possible to add two separate tidal accounts to one unit? If me and a mate both have separate tidal accounts (playlists etc) can I play my tidal account on 2 decks and he has the other 2 decks on his tidal account

I bought my yesterday and it coming Friday please I have a question, Can I use samples and drums on it?

Between a Denon sc live 4 and a Denon Prime go, which would be your choice and why? Thank you.

Never would I ever expect anyone to be apologizing about how the prime 4 doesn’t have built in speakers 🤦‍♂️ these dj companies need to stop pandering to these newbies who leave bad reviews because they didn’t know their Ddj DDJ-400 requires external wired speakers. DO YOUR RESEARCH

Are we able to record a DJ set with this controller?

Do you think that it’ll work good enough for a regular working DJ or I should go for another unit? I’m currently using a Pioneer DDJ-SR2 which I’m thinking to replace with something newer and better.

I have a question if anyone would be so kind to give me some advice. I am currently DJing on a Numark NS7ii and have been for a number of years. Numark/Serato are no longer providing support for the NS7ii and Ican no longer use my MacBook with it without downgrading the OS, which would be a massive pain. I'm wondering if this would be the logical choice when it comes to a replacement for it? It seems like it has all the same functionality except for losing small things like the strip search and touch effects but with the obvious addition of the standalone screen and dedicated OS. Would love to hear some thoughts as I'm very confused.

Im intrested on the sc live 2 or the pioneer xdj rr ,in my opionion i would take the sc live 2 but someone tells that the sc live 2 has latency issues, it is true?

Sir, if I connect a CDJ on aux input, it's possible to use the fader to mix it in channel ?

Is it worth upgrading from the Numark mixstream pro?

How do I connect my SC Live 4 to a macbook to use Serato 3.0? I plugged it but it doesn't show at all on the software.

Which booth speakers are recommended to use with this controller

there is an very old stand alone dj gear that haves sampler! you should make an rewiev 4 fun. is the wacom nextbeat. i had one long time ago and wow is very freak

You say you can’t plug in a record player, why not? Why couldn’t you plug it into one of the mic inputs and play a record through it.. you may not have the onboard EQ available on it, but you could play it, and even run it through something like a Roland SP 404 mk2 for effects. I’m just asking, I’m not a DJ, I’m an EMCEE and Hip Hop Producer, but it would seem like I could plug a turn table in, also I have a Audio Technica AT-LP120-USB, could that be plugged into the USB and played that way too? Just wondering, to know my options…I personally wouldn’t NEED to be able to add my direct drive turntable, but I was trying to see if it is at all possible, or is it impossible like you say here. Thank you

Can Spotify be used on this as streaming service?

Is there a hack to get samplers on the unit?

Hi Phil! Does it work well with LC6000 ? Is there one or two line in-s?

You van actually Connect lc6000 to The usb slot to Get a third deck😊

I've had this thing for a bit now. I hate the small screen and the way you make playlists. Mostly because I don't think I fully understand it correctly. I also don't like the way the pads react or the smoothness of the jogwheels, These are too smooth, but Aside from that, I love everything about this device and it's my "daily driver". It reacts fast, is easy to play, lightweight, portable and the effects are good too and the speakers are loud oh and the unit is reliable!

Hi, I hope you can help. Why when I rewind / pull up on my denon sc live, I cannot play the track from the beginning of the track / cue point. I press cue and it starts the track from where I pulled the track from????

Can I use serato with the numark mixstream pro ?

The Lc6000 works i just fisnd out

There is a booth on the back of the unit

I am a denon prime 4 is user and I am upset that they got rid of all the hd connectivity

Hi would you recommend this or xdj rr

Is there crossfader curve on this deck?

Bro can purchase this for mi 🙂❤ i love this but no family support ❤🙂 love from India

You say it’s not possible to plug in Denon cd controller sc6000? I might have the name wrong but others say you can plug in 2 Denon controller to sc live 4 via the 2 USB ports. What’s the deal?

Why is there not a sample option for standalones i dont understand.

The Best screen is on the prime 4 🔥

Do the sc live 4 comes with stems feature

Can I simply put normal mp3 songs on to a usb stick, insert in to Denon sc live 4, browse and mix the tracks? I ask because lots of people say this doesn’t work. They say that the sc live 4 can NOT read most songs. I don’t have laptop to make playlist via Denon software. What’s the deal? Can I load normal mp3 on usb stick, without it messing up and let me play ALL songs? I’d really appreciate if someone can help me. Maybe other users did something wrong?