Rane Performer The New Standard? Full Review and Walk Thru 

That's a good idea, asking designers to add a light on the filter/color knob to show which one is active.

The fact that you can turn this into a stationary jog is pretty sweet. I'll likely always use the motorized function but it's dope to have the option.

Awesome awesome video, thank you for always showing up and showing out , you-da-man

Stoked for this! Thanks for the review Cleveland.

I've had turntables, CDJ's, Various controllers and never really used RANE because it seemed to be marketed at turntablists. Then recently, I got one from RANE. after a gig I did for them and using this thing feels like I've come full circle with all my experiences as a DJ combined in one device. I am SO impressed and mesmerized with this unit. It literally brings together the best of all worlds in one device. The only gripe I have with it is that I wish it was a standalone unit with two more USB inputs to connect some extra controllers to it from for example Denon. That would make it my holy grail of controllers then

My boy CT doing a Rane review with a Technics shirt 😎

Nice piece of equipment, glad Rane brought back the motorize platters, so much magic to be done on this. Great review CT.

Much love my boy forgot to comment after the video. Best review yet, to the point, clear and concise.

Great Video and information, been waiting on this! 2thumbsUp, CT!

Absolutely phenomenal review Cleveland! With all the options and incredible built in features, this controller will become a major staple in the DJ community! As someone who was a longterm user of the Numark NS7ii this feels like everything we've wanted with a futuristic feel! Thanks again for the detailed review! Cheers

Great video! Just picked up one today! Amazing piece of equipment!

Great review! I'm picking up my system tomorrow night!

I really like that idea of installing a light on the effects knobs. I HAVE accidentally brought a track in on deck 2 not knowing the filter was engaged. Great stuff, Mr. T.

Great vid, CT!!

Thanks you covered all my Questions perfect review.

It’s about time!!!!! Let’s go!!!!!

Disgruntled Rane One user here - I've had the Rane One since launch and used it as my main controller for almost 3 years now and all we've been asking Inmusic for is a 2-channel MK2 edition with adjustable upfaders, LED screens, and onboard stems controls. (Along with some other shit but thats another issue). I also would have suggested to Inmusic to stop copying the Pioneer FLX series and switch to the REV layout if you want to attract the Turntablists give them a battle styled layout. Turntablists don't want the 4-channel club layout that you see on the Pioneer FLX series... at least copy the REV layout if you're gonna copy Pioneer. It's meant for turntablists. Overall, it looks like a good controller but I already have a Pioneer FLX-10 and it's not repalcing it. What we wanted was a Rane One Mk2 edition not a 4-channel club controller. Just my opinion after years of owning a rane One, don't mean i'm right or wrong... just my first thoughts after watchin the demos by craze, perly, bastid and kswizz.

I just purchased it after seeing this! Finally!! I've been waiting for this! I've had the NS7II for a long time and when Serato quit supporting it, I was bummed that I wasn't able to use Stem Separation! Now I'll be able to do so much more! Can't wait to start practicing!

I will be upgrading from my ns7iii. This is what I've been waiting for.

I love your videos! I'm a 60 year old rookie DJ and I'm learning so much from you!

Looks very dope!

Thanks for the review sir. I am glad they did something about that tinny microphone on the Rane4 this time around

Great review/walk-through CT. What an incredible controller. If it were stand-alone (no laptop needed), then it would be perfect. I think I'll hold off until then.

Great video as always. Just ordered mine to replace Rane 4💪🏾🎤🎤🎤

Been waiting on this

Hi @ClevelandTerry, Currently, I own a Pioneer DDJ SZ, a Rane One, and two Rane Twelves with a Pioneer S11 Mixer. Today, I sold my DDJ SZ and purchased the Rane Performer. When I DJ weddings, I use a controller at the ceremony, another setup at the cocktail hour, and a third setup at the reception (I know it's overkill, but it works for me). I'll be using the Rane Performer as my main gear at the reception, and my Rane Twelves will be used at the cocktail hour instead of the other way around, lol. You did a fantastic review; it answered almost everything I needed to know except for one thing. You didn't mention that Rane took away the Touch Strip/search strip (only seen on the Rane One). So, my question is: how do you skip through a song or scroll through the track to find a specific part in a song like on the Rane One, but on the Rane Performer without using your laptop? No controller is perfect or will appeal to every DJ-we always find something to gripe about, lol. Personally, I prefer a large-sized controller like the Rane Performer, which is why I held onto my DDJ SZ for so long. I can't wait to take this new bad boy out for a spin. BTW, I also DJ at clubs, bars, events, etc., but here in Canada, I use my best equipment only at weddings. Anyways, keep doing what you do, you are obviously one of the top RU-vid review DJ's in my opinion, so the words you say during your reviews matter a lot to us lessor known DJ's. Thank you for putting in the work that it takes to create these videos.

Good Job My Brother!🔥

Great Review Cleveland, and $1999.00 is a doable price and reachable. Thanks for sharing.

My brother and I had that same conversation when the rumors about the Performer hit and we said $2K would be the perfect figure as well. It's a good price. Thank you Rane and thanks for another great video C.T.

its a very nice piece but I love my rev 7 very nice demo and video of the performer though Cleveland Terry thanks

awesome review✌🏿

Great review. As a DJ who rarely scratches but working on it. I think I'll stick to my rane four since most of the new software features were added to the four in firmware update. Rane did a great job on this controller and the pricing is aggressive. Do you think we will see a price drop on the rev7?

Rane coming in the clutch! If I didn't have the Rev7 I would be all over this thing... IMMEDIATELY!!! Thorough review, CT!

great review as usual CT, we dj’s need to demand more from these companies-this is sad

as u know I BEeN WAITING FOR THIS FOR A VERY LONG TIME : FINALY MY TIME TO BUY.

Here we go

light on the color knob...YES!

you're a GEM Cleveland!

I'm definitely getting the Rane Performer.

Excellent review... I have been a rane user for many years, actually I own the rane 4 and look in the near future to get this one! The weight is not a big deal for me, I prefer something that is made of metal that plastic/toys controllers (pioneer controllers)

As a techno fan never knew Andrea would actually pull of a good mix but here I am. Good shit!

i guess i need to put my rane four up for sale and put my order in lol. Great review

love your videos.

Hey CT, great video as always. Maybe try setting your camera on manual focus next time, it was in and out the whole video. Talking about the performer, i'm just really sad that i bought a four some months ago :(

Big up Bro good review. I really need a new controller. I think its time to pull the trigger

you're making me desire products I don't need Terry ! 😎

Great video. One small thing I noticed (not related to the device but the video), the front on camera seemed to be constantly refocusing (especially for the background, orr is it just me?). Also, do you know if there is any way to get the master output in the headphones as cue? Does the split cue incorporate that or no?

Great review. Random Question. Did you purposefully wear a technics shirt to make a Rane review?

So, CT, The Main Question Here is ....... If you had to take a controller out to a gig, would you take this one over the REV 7? Definitely has a lot of bells and Whistles ! Perfect Review FAM!

Finally!

There's some great things i like about this controller... now to decide if the differences warrant the additional cost over the Four... I'm hoping to see a bumch of emd users report back , and hoping this is rock solid , as im hesitant to get a Four after seeing a lot of people with issues early on with the Four. Motorized jogs are a big difference, and i use stop time knob on my current deck often. The screens look amazing on the jogs, and I like how they implimented the magnetic mechanism. The faders being updated i hope is a big improvement in long term use, as a piece of gear meant for professional use it neeeds to be solid and for this cost it shluld last a good long time. I'd love for it to have been a few hundred cheaper, but you're right, it could be a bit more and wouldnt be overpriced for some people. The booth options in thenmenu, allowing mic to go to the booth is nice... that is what i think makes it also "zone" , so output can be adjusted independently for a second area or room, or...maybe used as a stage monitor if working with a singer, etc... My current board is in a flight case, wirh a DBX unit, wireless mic unit, etc... its heavy... im hoping to find a lighter case when/if i do end up with this unit... Good to hear you're happy with the mic inputs, i use the mic inputs on my current Denon unit a LOT and haven't felt the need for an external mixer for most occasions. For 2k$ it should have great mic implimentation. Excited to have access to the library of internal effects and the channel effects... Thanks for the great video, a hamdful of things have me really wanting this unit over the Four....now to start stuffing cash into a mason jar for a few months...

Sup...ns7iii user....been debating on a performer...I mix video....question...when mixing 4 tracks and switching between decks deck 1and 3 for example...on ns7iii the video audio would drop out and the other deck is master. With RP...would thus be the same or will audio video play depending on which up fader is engaged?

Prefer rev 7 still. But this is cool!

Hail !!!!..... the long awaited. RANE PERFOURMER........ Thanks for the review and all the hints up to this day..... I am simply in love with this controller.... However you pointed out the indicator lights above the filter knobs, its a little let down...... Can you demonstrate by hooking up the rane 12 mk 2 or denon lc6000 or both to this controller? 😏🙌👌

Cut it up bro!! Sounding good man

Nice review bro, but does the unit have to be connected to a computer? No internal ssd’s , thumbdrive etc…vs standalone?

To be able to view your library on the jog wheel is amazing . Would have been nice to have a USB input . That would have made it almost a stand alone controller as well. #LoveIt

Hey Terry, do you see a Rane One MK2, with these amazing updates like onboard fx, tension adjust on cross fader, etc; make a run at taking down the Pioneer Rev 7. The Rane 4 had some sound issues that made it sound tinny. I hope they got this figured out on this controller. Great review!!!

11:45 Cleveland you sold me

love it upgraded from Rane Four

Another great review.. is it the same size as the Four? Just made a custom case for my Four and would love to be able to use it for the Performer (if I decide to upgrade)..

I adopted the Rane 4 at release and returned it due to an issue with the left deck. I waited five weeks for a replacement just to return it for a similar issue. Because of this, I've been renting a Pioneer S11 for the past seven months and I don't think I can ever do pads under the jogs anymore.I also moved away from battle mode and now reverted back to a regular setup (Phase) and I've found my groove again. 4ch is intriguing though...

Beautiful!! Seem like they took the NUMARK NS7III and Combined it with the NUMARK NS6II and Added STEAMS and more etc……. Just plain Genius!!!! 😮👀😮👀😮

Thank you.Questions... When it comes to me getting a controller, I want great sound, great build, great fader, great motorized platters...Would you recommend this Rane or a Pioneer controller of the same qualities and why? Oh I have used the older Pioneers before when I spun with someone else, yet I am coming from being trained on turntables, namely Mt Technics decks and original Rane DJ mixer..yes,I still have tons of records..

Hi Terry, Virtual DJ work or mapped to work on rane performer ? great channel, thx

Great review. It's very obvious you know what you're talking about ✌🏿

dang it. i just got the rane one and the hercules T7. now i gotta save up for this! was planning on the Rev7 but nope i want the Rane Performer!

Price point is great!!!! Very competitive!

Great Video, Rane at the top of the game, Pioneer close second, Numark, Where are you?

Love my four, no need for moving platters. However, for those who want it, this is awesome

Looks just like the rev7..I’m good on this

Cleavland…. Sometimes you gotta “ZONE OUT” man…😎

I have Rane12s mk2s can I use HiD Mode? Looks like it only has line input for DVS.

Question, I don’t recall seeing the Talk Over button, does it have one?

One question. How do you strip search to skim through your track?? No strip search like on Rane One?

Stem split sounds cool

i wish they would move the pitch into battle mode still not getting it right but i like the few upgrades that they have to offer its just some little things like the headphones can go in the middle that would be awesome just little things would be cool

I'm upgrading from the NS6😮 Always a 4 channel guy👍🏾

At first glance it reminds me of my NUMARK NS7III WOW Thank you FINALLY the NUMARK NS7 IV now I have a replacement for my NUMARK NS7III 😂😂 let’s go!!!!

I'm still on my Numark ns7iii 😂

I miss the click of the Vestax fader

Rane One for the win. Hopefully comes down in price with the new release.

Im gonna stay with the rane one. I modified it to play 45’s and also It is heavy enough.

which has better sound quality, the Rev7 or the Performer? Thanks!

I am in love with my RANE One, but this things makes me wanna throw more money at RANE

How do jogs feel vs rev7? This is certainly a competitor. Rev7 jogs felt too light like scratching on air. How’s this compared to that?

I had the ns7 III how does it compare to?

I want all of this in a standalone with 12" platters, the ability to put efx on stems and all the bells and whistles of the Prime 4+. Yes, all of them lol... Until then I'm sticking with the Prime 4+. I know no one reading this cares. But a man can dream.

Just sold my beloved DD1000 and got the performer If it’s as good as the pioneer I’ll be happy

I want the ten inch platter for real. If they came out with the 10 inch platter , they could do away with the rane 12.

Are the screen's on the platters oled?

Looks awesome, Rane stuff is always built nice, just not a fan of lingering bugs and long term support. Denon and Pioneer seem to have that area handled much better.

Can anyone help as I just got this controller. The songs load on the controller but dont scroll on serato

Cool. I’ll stick to Rev 7.

I wish Rane would have come out with their own thing instead of biting Pioneer's design with the moving platters . It would have been more refreshing to see some newer innovation. The other thing for me personally it's not necessary to need 4 channels I would be more inclined to purchase if it was a 2 channel .. Rane usually has solid build quality and its very nice that the faders are user accessible with a removable top plate unlike the REV7 that was a huge disappointment I did a full tutorial on that process on my channel . It is sad that not all the faders are MAG4 thats always a let down to me when companies cut corners like this on mixers . Overall this looks like a cool item it's not really giving me that wow factor but looks like a piece of solid gear I will stick with my REV7 great review by the way .

You told me that I was wrong when I said that I knew it was shipping around Q3 of this year. 😂

Great overview, first controller that’s made me think of swapping out my 1210’s & DVS setup.

Would love an all in one

Did Rane ever fix their issue with the static/pop in the VDJ timecode. I don't know if they had this issue in the Rane one or four, but it is definitely an issue with the Rane Twelve MK2's

You need dvs expansion for turntables ?l