I know these are older video's but I just wanted to say "thank you". Im disabled, so money is really tight and value for money is super important to me. Because im stuck in the house a lot im considering starting a youtube channel for DJ'ing and I've been wanting to upgrade my current setup. As much as I love pioneer...i can't afford to upgrade my current stuff. You're Denon DJ videos have really helped me see the difference and the the value Denon provides is almost too good to be true. I'm currently getting some money together but I think i'm definitely going to go with the Denon 1850 mixer and 2 SC6000's (and possible add the LC6000 later). Again, I can't thank you enough for your Denon demonstration vids.
This seems to be Denon's way of bridging the gap between using players + a Mixer, and using DJ controllers. A lot of these "New" features aren't really new at all (Changing EQ type, Deck Layering, etc...). Within Traktor for example you can change the filter type and the EQ and it has over 30 effects and it has the layering feature if you use something like their Kontrol S4. Denon seems to be mixing these two things together, and the main big difference between Denons new gear and a Traktor controller seems to be that you don't have to use them with a laptop. So while Denon did a great job with their new gear, they didn't necessarily invent the wheel again. they simply took features that were already thought of and they implemented them into new gear. So well done Denon but I think we still need to give credit where credit is due.
I used to love Traktor. Their refusal to compete with something that could even be CONSIDERED as a DENON replacement - screw them. Ill give em a shot when they (don't) add HID to x1800 and SCM5000 like they swear they will
@Laidbackluke Luke your music is helping me get through some very rough time. It's really amazing the healing powers music has. Please don't ever stop your art! Love from Chile! ☝👆💖
Hello Luke I just got a pair of SC6000 Primes and was looking to purchase the X1850 but every where its on back order over a month! So the X1800 is the next best choice!! I found one in a local guitar center used but In excellent condition. Thanks for the review!
just bought one of these used for 550buks! its best mixer i used i think..i trust Laidback Luke since after he refranced the dj i feel taught me how to dj, Dave Clarke (i learned by watching his hands at his resedency, bugged out! in liverpool ) never mind his legit skills or reputation lol both massive Mr laidback :)
Can you do a tutorial on reading the crowd, how to keep the crowd going in different dance genres(jumping, hip movement, etc..) and themes for club vs. festival music.
LL, love your VLOGS. I'm a retired U.S. Army Veteran got back into DJing a few years back. Love to see you're using DENIN DJ gear. I was a Natii all Demonstrator for a few years for DENON DJ. Would love to come help you out at one of your shows sometime just for the experience and pleasure to meet you as well. Either way sir, keep up the great work and thank you for the sneak peek into your world. Bret Gash
wow,, how things have changed over the year's,,, back in da day,, all we had was a set of t/t's ,, either the 1200 mk2's or the 18's,, i would love to see how these thing's work,,, i need lessons,,, ha ha,,, great info bro,,,thanx 4 da walk thru.....
Luke!!! I saw you last week at Time Nightclub! You Killed It! Play alot of throwback bangers and i lost my shit when you played Fantasizing! My second fav song off the album right behind Hooked Again :). ive seen you most likely well over 10 times and imma tell you right now, imma open up for you one day soon! mark my words Grandmaster!!
Thanks that you mentioned the utility... Now i wanna buy a denon mixer as well... Ive had the player but i werent quite sure to buy the mixer as well because the filters sounded soft..n but noooow i will buy it!!!! :) thanks luke
An interesting topic would be the future of djing and EDM in general from your perspective. Do djs need to have a musical backround and bring more live instruments with them in order to distinguish ? Does a complete dj need to handle both vinyls and digital equipment and what do the audience demand in different locations and venues around the globe? Finally is it bless that making and playing music has been approachable to everyone or a curse as upcoming djs and producers are thousands now and we see tons of bad music / mixes everyday deluging the music - stream sites (along with great music of course). Thank you ! (Your vlog is amazing and helps musicians be more aware of the music industry. Keep it going. I feel that every week I learn something new - useful and that I prevent myself from many mistakes I would probably do otherwise.) Greetings from Greece
I'm thinking about investing in the Prime series but I also have the mcx8000 but ever since I've saw the Software System I already want to ensure that I get to system that I'm going to be at its best you pretty much after all of my questions in this vlog
For the MCX 8000 you use the Engine software. The prime series uses the Engine Prime software, wich is much better then the Engine software. Its more stable and has a nicer UI as well as more features. You can download it and try it out.
Hi Luke, Awesome video as usual. I just checked the mixer and players out at the DJ expo! This was after I played on the new CDJ 2000 NXS2 and even though it was my first time on the Denon's they where easier to play on than the CDJ's
I love the breakdown of the mixer I'm currently talking to a local club about playing for them regularly and have already decided to use that money to #ChangeMyRider. Thank you always for sharing the info you do. I'm looking forward to the manager vlog.
Love your vlogs! I watching them every friday :D Hope to see you play in Norway once time! I am a big fan of your DJ skills and your music. You are one of my idols to make music!
Nice Video. But the people who are able to actually afford this Mixer, or know it´s worth buying it, probably know most of that stuff already. I would like to see a walktrough/review/tutorial for an entry mixer or controller that is cheaper. Anyways I really enjoyed the video, cuz that stuff still is fascinating for me.
Thnx Luke! I do wonder why you don't plug in your ear buds in the 3,5mm jack, but you still use the 6,35 mm Jack? Just a habit or do really notice a difference?
Hey Luke, I Love these Denon players but I've always wondered what your preferred players/controller would be for a beginner? These Denons are the dream but for a lot of people starting up they can't afford this sort of gear. Basically I think it would be cool if you could do a video on a great budget/beginner set up for new DJ's. Love the videos and I'm excited to see you again at creamfields this year!! see you next weekend buddy
I got a chance to play tunes with these players at the DJExpo. they are really next level. Mixer sounds amazing. the players are a lot of Fun to play with.
Luke, I got an idea - what if you record a simple mix of let's say 5 - 10 tracks and then mix them back again, to prove that sometimes the order of tracks matters but sometimes completely not. This could be e.g. A-B-C-D-E-D-C-B-A. Could be nice "tutorial" also ;-) Salut!
I love the touch strip feature! I just subscribed recently to your channel. You ever show how you mix with 4 channels? I've been DJ'ing for 15 years and am still rocking on 2 channels.
Do you you have to choose between between the internal effects and send/return? If so, that sounds old school and is somewhat disappointing. ...and no alternative USB for Send/Return.
Hi, i have never created music before, never DJ'd and don't really know what any of this stuff means but i have good rhythm and a good sense for music, should i pick this up and start practicing as soon as possible?
Hey I have a question its a stupid question but I am just curious Hmm so my question is that you always take your denon mixer with you even if its a club or big festival right so if they already have a pioneer cdj set up at that moment what you do Hmm remove all cables and connect it with your denon prime or just lets go with pioneer cdjs for while??
3/4 parameter ruins a snare loop build up if you have to go from 1/4 to 1/2 then 3/4, to a 4/1 it’s doesn’t flow very well so it’s better to skip 3/4 step
Hi, I have x1800, and now i dont have job becouse of Corrona situation.. Can I use this mixer like studio Mixer, for microphone and guitar.. to use it like audio interface for PC?
I think you should buy one when u need one. I've been mixing since january and I only mix for myself so I don't need a mixer with insane audio output and stuff. I have a DDJ-RR and that's more than enough for me atm. If you play for big crowds and you think that your mixer or controller doesn't have the features you need or the audio quality you need then upgrade
MKMusic i was in that situation to! just go for the rr because rb feels so cheap and small, with the rr you have everything you need i bought the sr 3 years ago when i just started to dj and i'm still using it today!
I'd recommend buying the cheap model first because you have no experience. I started with a DDJ SB2 so I can't compare RB and RR that good but these are the things why I upgraded: -I wanted to see the master volume level on the controller -more fx knobs -more pads -fell in love with the fx pads -play/pause/cue buttons like on a cdj But the thing is that the RB for example has pad fx already, play/pause/cue buttons and it looks like there are more pads aswell so seeing the master level and the fx knobs would have been the only reasons left...buuut I didnt know that the rekordbox effects were so basic so since I started using the RR I only use the pad fx and rarely use the fx knobs so fx knobs aren't really needed anymore so now the only main reason would be the master volume level but that's not really important that was just a small detail for me. So all in all I'd recommend the RB for beginners even though the RR has more buttons that control every single thing within rekordbox, a better sound quality, more outputs and feels/looks better (especially the jogwheel) that's not needed for a beginner who wants to start djing and I'm sure you can do the exact same things I'm doing on my RR with a RB Ok now I come back to the question In my opinion the quality is worth the price. but if it's worth saving for it is your choice I kinda listed the advantages that u would have but you should consider that saving for a few months (or I don't know how long) will mean that you can't start djing and when I bought my first controller I couldn't wait I just wanted to start so yea consider the waiting time and maybe the risk that you don't like djing and then just wasted the money
My first Controller was the DDJ-RB its a fun little mixer, especially usefull for beginners. What I did is to remap the IN/OUT to Autoloop, that is easly done in Rekordbox. Now I own a Denon MCX-8000 wich is awesome. I can realy recommend the DDJ-RB. The reason I bought the RB instead of the SB2 was, that I wanted 8 full Hot Cues instead of the cue/play button on the pads.
But is it worth buying Denon? Since the pioneer is the standard in the whole world, is it that if you have learned the denon, is the pioneer easy to learn to?
with DJ mixing, or with DAW recording mixing? If you're talking about recording, you need to have overtones in your subs, maybe deeper side chains. also non-sub instruments will still have sub frequencies show up, so use Fab Filter with a really sharp EQ and cut everything off of the last harmonic of the other tracks, that way you gain more headroom for your sub. Ohh, and don't forget, use Waves' plugins! They are from heaven. I like to overdrive my subs ever so slightly with Sequoia's Ammunition, and waves has kramer tape, which I love for mids and highs, but you can really punch targeted frequencies with Aphex Vintage Exciter. It is SOOOO fricking beautiful. You can push it so hard and it sounds so lovely. it really crunches whatever you send through it. Just make sure to have a compressor after you run it through Aphex, because it will very likely clip to hell. For the longest I was anti-analog. I thought "why the hell do we want hardware emulations? digital sounds so clean." but then once I started watching Pensado and Recording Revolution and a few others, it really opened my eyes to how much analog takes a 5/10 to a 9/10. it really is everything... if something doesn't sound right, or full, or too sharp, or ANYTHING... try one analog plugin, then move to another, then 2 more, get to know those 4, then get to know the whole chain. and you don't have to use Waves, there's fab filter, there's ozone, and soundtoys. there are quite a few options. but then again, the more options you have then more specific you can shape your sound once you start learning plugins. if you're talking about DJ Mixing... check your lows, or get some subs. don't use tinny, or tiny speakers. Get a proper setup that allows you to hear everything. it can be a home studio setup, PAs with subs, or home theatre surround sound 500+ watts.
very cool! From someone that loves the EDM music what what have you, why do DJ's wear headphones I am scratching my head like are you guys hearing something before the crowd hears it, like a preview, or is it just to hear your music more clear?
you press the cue button on the channel of a mixer, and hear the track without it playing through the master channel if the main channel volume is down, then you can beat match and EQ your track before starting a mix and adjust the master gain if you don't normalize your tracks to -12 RMS, if you don't normalize your tracks, then getting the levels is nearly impossisble, unless you pay attention to the cue boost level the mixer will have on every mixer that you might use
Love your Vlog! Great and diverse topics. Your podcast is awesome as well! You should really link to the podcast here above in the description :-) and maybe to your label? Keep up the good work. BR Nic
Does the Denon have a master headphone cue like the pioneer. It just makes it easier when you only mix in your headphones. I do like the look of the Denon mixer
No it does not, but you can use the potentiometer on the bottom left of the Mixer to change, what you hear, you can go 100% Cue, 100% Master or anything in between. Its similar to a crossfader where you have the cues on the one side and the master on the other side
