I think the speakers are wasted room and money. They won't be loud enough to use as monitors in the club and they wont be high enough quality to use for the party. Its just a waste. To me- speakers included screams "hobby build." There is nothing wrong with that , as I think hobbiest are the target market for this product.
In general, NO. It just seems tacky to include little speakers. Space that could've been used to include proper DJing tools. If you can afford decks like these, I'm pretty sure you can afford a decent set of portable speakers, if you really need to "DJ on the go"...
Great video as always. At first, I was really disappointed to see the speakers but they truly do have their place. It opens the door for a little more versatility, to so many other people. Everything else is on point. As I have always wanted a Stand-alone, this just might be my next controller.
@DJ Carlo you've hit the nail on the head with the FX Paddles! They should be used on all mixers IMO... SO much more intuitive to use than the "club standard" layout.
RIGHT?! I'm not a fan of button FX, but I'm kinda glad this one at least has knobs. If they were all buttons, I might've yeeted this out into the yard hahaha
@@djcarlo They should (especially Denon, because of their sway towards innovation) create a more natural flow for FX, for me they are a big part of creative DJing, i owned the X1800 mixer and never really used the Button and dial FX becuase it felt like way too many steps to create what i wanted, especially fast mixing.
Have any Brands come to you with ideas on how to create a mixer? I think with your skills and knowledge with the right brand would produce something amazing.
The speakers man, they are way better than expected, on par with the speaker that I'm using and.... I haven't yet utilised the volume knob at it's fullest, for the sake of the neighbours. So, yeah - anyone thinking of upgrading their systems, do not think of the speakers ill-like, you can take your device, plug it anywhere and just play without having to worry about connecting anything else.
@@djcarlo interestingly enough, I didn't actually originally plan on getting the SC Live 4, it was the Prime Go I was considering, but having seen the latter in real life and confirming that the jog wheels - the size of them - do not work for me, it was no brainer deciding between this (once I learned about it's existence) and the Prime Go, especially considering that the price is basically the same for both units here in the UK =O
I have the SC Live 4 and I must say I like it. When I DJ I use the Rane One and before I purchased the SC Live 4 I used the Prime Go as my back-up. Now I use the SC Live 4 as my back-up.
@djcarolos I'm a HUGE fan! I appreciate the solid review, but most of all I appreciate you taking the time to answer your THOUSANDS of fans. Your comments are gold! Most content creators do not take the time to answer or respond. Even your quick responses are great and give incredible insight. I have the Prime 2 and was thinking about the SC 4 for cost. After your responses to the comments below, it's a no-brainer, as a mobile DJ, I'm just going to save up for the Prime 4 or ( fingers crossed ) come out with a Prime 4 +!! Thank you as always and keep up the reviews and especially the mixes. p.s. you and Cleveland Terry need to meet up again, that's one of my favorite vides, you too work well together!! - signed a.k.a DJ Ed Luva
Oh man Ed, I really appreciate the kind words! And believe me, I really wanna link up with Terry again too. And, as a mobile DJ, I 100% agree that you should go for the Prime 4! The SC Live 4 would be most appreciated as a home controller, though it's worked well for me outside too. I just never really get to use the speakers outdoors hahaha
DJ from another planet😳😍. Two questions, the Sc2 live only has 4 pads, do you think there's a limit? Is there an order to follow your lessons? There are many videos but I need an order, last one.... sorry there are three😂 is there a way to have them in other languages? thanks giant
1) If you only really use 4 pads, you should be good! 2) Well, it's best to start with my How To DJ for Beginners video. But the top option would be to purchase my Zero to Hero DJ course on my Sellfy! 3) For now....no. I only really speak 2 languages (English and Tagalog), so I can't really dub the videos in different languages yet.
Great review, Carlo. Do you think standalone units are easier to set up in a club or mobile environment on the fly, or is it minimal difference? I've never tried one but it seems neat. Cheers and God bless brother!
Much easier! Since you literally just need to plug in to their sound system. Other controllers need you to hook up your laptop, stand, etc. Not too much of a difference in time, but still, standalones are quicker on the draw.
Get the Prime 4. Konti na lang deperensya. Yun VDJ and Prime 4 and tandem and you can remix sa live performance. All features ng Live covered pa. The prime 4 has bigger screen . Great for video mixing din.
I appreciate how you explained every main and subtle things about the new product. But I’m curious, what is your opinion on switching from ddj-400 to the sc live 4? Is it worth it?
That's a massive jump man! Very VERY different controllers. I'd say it's pretty worth it, though you'll need to change programs too if ever, since the SC Live 4 doesn't run Rekordbox
@@djcarlothe question above , made me think, would you say the sc live 4 is good enough and worth buying, purely for home mixing and primarily using the built in speakers? I know they won’t sound incredible, but can I get a decent sound and have enough fun mixing this way, in my bedroom and living room? Also, I don’t have amazon music yet, for few reasons, I plan to mainly use the sc live 4 using a usb loaded with my mp3 collection, for now. Will sc live 4 read 128gb usb stick with mp3? And read all songs? I was thinking about buying prime 4 plus but as that costs twice the sc live 4, part of me thinks it’s possible, I’d still have just as much fun on sc live 4 and save £1000 and maybe in future, I could upgrade, if sc live 4 isn’t fulfilling my needs. Plus, the reason for buying a controller of some sort, was simply because I’ve mixed purely on vinyl for 10 plus years and while I love it and always will, I love the idea of mixing with digital for convenience of not only not having to dig through thousands of records, you can find any song within seconds, using any digital way of dj’ing. Thank you 🙏
Will you have a look at the SC live 2? I'm curious about if the speakers are any different. I have ordered the Live 2, because i dont use 4 decks or external inputs... cant justify 300 dollars extra for the Jog Screens xD
Thank you Carlo. One more question please. As a beginner on which device it is better to learn mixing, on a standalone or with laptop? I have not decided which to buy. I want to go for such a device, on which I will learn, practice and carry it to mid-size parties
Definitely a standalone. It takes away the temptation of looking at the screen for the waveforms, so you double down on learning to beatmatch and mix by ear
Not totally Andrea! Simply because I feel like the have different markets as a whole. The Prime series works better in clubs/bars, while the SC Live are for those who wanna work it in the live streaming or home set up market
Oof, I didn't bring the SC Live 4 when I migrated unfortunately. I wouldn't really recommend it for scratching, but the same techniques from my previous videos apply! 😄
Hey, DJ Carlo, I'm a big fan i would love to thank you for the efforts that you made for us. I have an important question. I want to buy a DJ for my work. I'm really lost in the market between Pioneer and Denon. I don't have any clue which one is better for me. I want to buy Pioneer XDJ RX2 or Denon SC Live 4. What is your advice for me?
There's a few improvements on the SC Live 4 since it's newer, but I'll try to do an in depth comparison of my own before I give out any real answers Abdel
Because having speakers in your console is useless when you're surrounded by loud music. The prime 4 has the same functions, and a few more because the space taken up by the speakers are used for other things. 😄
Sometimes I have this in the boot, plug and play. Mini after party 🥳 Not going to be the biggest party, but loud enough to maybe just not disturb the neighbors. Also plan to get some good battery, then can go out into the bush. Very portable.
There's a lot of great battery-powered controllers out there now! Highly recommend checking those out too hehe, but this is an excellent one for making a mini-party without needing a full speaker set up
@djcarlo I am even contemplating getting a xlr to 3.5mm output to loop my Harden Kardon Go Play as an extra output (just using what I have already). From what I can read, it can work. And also a 6.5mm from usb-c from my phone. I can make something on the fly using a range of apps (remixlive, g-stomper rhythm for example, before I save up for an MPC), pity the mic input can't be assigned to only one channel though.
This is has a €1200 price difference in the EU with the prime4. This seems like a no Brainer if you only occasionally play out. It also has been ages since I hooked up some big boy speakers for playing at home.
Dang! The Prime 4 is....really expensive in the EU now??? In any case, that's true Geert! If you really just like playing at home, with pretty decent speakers, then this may be the controller for you
I'd say it works pretty well, but I'd prefer using computer based programs for tighter mixing. Standalones work best for straight mixing, unless you've got the tracks really prepped. Hope I understood your question right Garret!
@@djcarlo Hmm - I guess so. It's nice that it has Amazon music at least. The more platforms the better. I'm not hating at all - it just seems awfully similar. I thought that it would be cheaper at least you know?
DJ Carlo could you recommend a laptop to match your prisoner DJ mixer ??? Please Christian here I want to start learning DJ but idk what type of laptop I need to make my pioneer DDJ sr2 work 🤔
@@djcarlo ok without speakers then? Standalone as is no laptop, I hate computer. I wanna get good again etc but my motivation be to start playing out, from what I’ve read the live 4 not good enough 🥺. I would think be ok to take and play on in places (with other speakers) but just I wont every be to jump on a club set up and use it. Looks amazing ! Power up, connect Wi-Fi… boom 🤯
I would have to say i think it’s priced fairly. It’s got a lot of features and speakers whoa! And i love Amazon Music i use it more than any streaming service. I actually like this could see it coming in handy especially for weddings.
A lot of people complain about it, especially the professionals, but remember, this is geared to another group or niche of DJs such as myself who doesn't have a home studio, I think the built in speakers are good but not good enough for an average party, more like for a small get together with friends, it has all the bells and whistles from that prime 4 except for the vinyl modes, but I don't mind
Yup! The SC Live series is for those who are mixing at home. I'm super sure this is perfect for live streamers and those who just want to have a small home setup. It's not meant to overthrow the Prime, which is what a lot of people seem to think
Ooof, I'll need to check on that. It's possible that the program just can't properly detect the beat grid for those particular songs, but honestly not sure how to fix that without really looking at it. Sorry!
Great review and great channel (just found it and subscribed!) I'm a new dj (mostly on beach bars) and I'm between this model and prime Go. I like better metal construction of prime Go and mobility-battery, but I also like better the deck-track info screens of SC Live 4, so I really can't decide, yet, which one of them to buy! 🙂
@@djcarlo Thank you for the reply! Just saw it here! I'm thinking about the same! I think that SC Live 4 is better suited for resident dj's and Prime Go for guest-freelancer dj's that go from place to place (mobility!) 🙂
Hi Dj Carlo I work whit a pioneer SR2 whit serato Dj Pro and thinking of moving to another controller . Do you really think this is a great controller to do weddings and other gigs ? Best regards from 🇵🇹
When I’m djiing I’M use NI s4 mk3 plus an F1 .. Plus I’ ve a Prime 4+ but these is perfect also .. I have it and its versatile Enough for Small events or fun . Its a Middle Range .. For Amateours ( not beginners) and Pro dj that don t Wanna waste time to carrie too stuff for small events
I have the Live 2 because I just started. Unfortunately I didn't decide for the Live 4 from the beginning even though it was way more expensive when I bought the Live 2, 800 to 1200€ iirc. Especially the missing channels and performance pads are a big disadvantage but in general I love the Live 2. The speakers are really, really good. I went relatively fast from streaming to MP3s because you cannot record easily while streaming and also you cannot sort for BPM, key etc. while streaming. And of course you cannot prepare tracks on a computer, which might be the biggest disadvantage of streaming.
@@djcarlo definitely, still one day I'm going to a four channel controller, with 8 performance pads per deck because I always have the feeling I miss something and could have even more fun
I've been using mixstream pro heavy for 1yr and I wanted to upgrade to a prime 2 but it's discontinued. The SC Live 4 is a better version of the Prime 2 and it's compatible with Serato. Love it!
@@djcarlo let’s be honest my man! The prime 4 is by far the best standalone unit! The prime engine is my favorite DJ software. I ended up selling my prime 4 to get a Macbookpro M1 for music production. Now that I have the Macbookpro, it just made sense to get the Rane One!!! I am still not sure how reliable these standalone units are. For many years I used all different DJ controllers/mixers with my much older and slower Macbookpro. LOL what I’m getting at is that a solid DJ controller/mixer with serato on ur macbookpro is damn near perfect!!!
@@illpetillxthryve I bought the SC Live 4, and they just gave me a $329 refund because of the price drop. So at $1299 i'm SOOOO glad I bought this over the Prime 4. The SC Live 4 is just better for mobile DJing, which is what I do.
@@djcarlo a very rare manufacturing issue. The platters weren’t calibrating correctly so vinyl mode would confuse the computer leading to all kinds of glitches. Apparently the prime2 uses a different type of sensor to pioneers. I wish more standalone units had a proper mixer to send other inputs through fx and eq. Very happy now with my Reloop ready and laptop setup going into my Mpc and vinyl setup if I want.
Do you think it's suitable for the mobile dj doing weddings, bar gigs every weekend? Is it sturdy enough. My pioneer ddjsr was perfect for it. But unfortunately I need to upgrade due to age. Is this suitable?
I would recommend going for the Denon Prime 4 if you're gonna use the controller for weddings and gigs. The SC Live 4 is better for the home set up Eoin
@@franciscobrady77 It is good enough. It's just that the prime 4 is more features, like, dedicated 2 microphone channels. It has a zone out which means you can hook up a speaker and play music in another room, while playing music in the main room. So that is the difference. But you can use any controller you want, it's just a matter of the different options each controller has.
If Denon Releases a refreshed Prime 4 then I probably would move in that direction but the SC 4 seems like a great unit. One thing that I do not care for is the AUX and Mic 2 share. Wish they were separate.
Denon should make a 4 channel Serato controller with large jog wheels like the SC6000. I don’t know why they’re sticking with standalone, people still like Serato and they have no controller competing against Pioneer (1000srt) & Rane (rane one)
Amazing piece of kit. £1200 or around in the UK, it has a more familiar mixer set up which is one of the thing that put me off Denon, real 4 deck capability, for a fraction of the price of the Pioneer gear. 👍
I am thinking to get a DJ controller this black Friday, but I couldn't make a decision between ddj 800, ddj 1000, SC live 4. 😭Which one should I get or is there a better decision!?
The 1000 would be the best overall, but if you're looking for a controller that can function on its own, the SC Live 4 is your bet. The 800 would be perfect if you're a Rekordbox user
I grabbed mine a few weeks back and thought the speakers were dumb, and after playing with it for a bit, the speakers dont bother me at all. Also I can power the controller with an omni charge power bank making it a true portable controller!
I actually haven't tried that out. There's no dedicated button for program FX, so im assuming not. The built in ones honestly take the cake already for me
unit looks good, USB not easily accessible.Why i love usb sticks? easy to handle and i dont need big hdd. This is something I have noticed is typical of Denon. Big big turn down. what a shame because i want to try other brands than just pioneer.
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 have a Prime GO n lovin it alot..i brought it with me when i was travelling to Phuket, Thailand few months ago..hooked it to my Marshall Kilburn II… battery powered party!!..🤓🫶🏻🙌🏻 But this SC…..WOW!!!!………😨😳😲😦😯🥰🥰🥰
😮What is true different between srt and the normal one for ddj1000? Is it just the software different? If that is so, which software is better or more recommended? Or should it just save a little and get a prime 4? Thank you so much!!
I got confused at first; I thought you were talking about the SC Live 4! The only difference between those 2 is the software. The SRT is compatible with Serato, and the regular one is only for Rekordbox. I'd recommend the Prime 4 actually
*Update* The SC Live 4 price is $1,299!!!
Question of the day:
Should DJ Gear have SPEAKERS!?
if we listen the sample of the next song with speakers instead of headphone... that will be a little wobble 😅
just no
I think the speakers are wasted room and money. They won't be loud enough to use as monitors in the club and they wont be high enough quality to use for the party. Its just a waste. To me- speakers included screams "hobby build." There is nothing wrong with that , as I think hobbiest are the target market for this product.
In general, NO. It just seems tacky to include little speakers. Space that could've been used to include proper DJing tools. If you can afford decks like these, I'm pretty sure you can afford a decent set of portable speakers, if you really need to "DJ on the go"...
Not pro gear. Budget gear then yes.
Nice work! Thanks for including me in the video at 1:34. 🇵🇭
YOOOOOOO, can't believe you found the video haha. And for sure bud! It's the *official* video, and big congratulations on being center stage for it!
Great video as always. At first, I was really disappointed to see the speakers but they truly do have their place. It opens the door for a little more versatility, to so many other people. Everything else is on point. As I have always wanted a Stand-alone, this just might be my next controller.
Not gonna lie Aaron, the speakers on this one made recording the mix so much easier! I didn't need to plug it into anything
@@djcarlo that’s awesome.
What you mean easier? Lol. To get the best serato recordings ya just gota watch the channel & master & ull end up with a loud and clear mix!!!
@@djcarlo It is surely great for having even less excuse for not practicing on the controller in a hotel room, or even at home.
I am for it.
@DJ Carlo you've hit the nail on the head with the FX Paddles! They should be used on all mixers IMO... SO much more intuitive to use than the "club standard" layout.
RIGHT?! I'm not a fan of button FX, but I'm kinda glad this one at least has knobs. If they were all buttons, I might've yeeted this out into the yard hahaha
@@djcarlo They should (especially Denon, because of their sway towards innovation) create a more natural flow for FX, for me they are a big part of creative DJing, i owned the X1800 mixer and never really used the Button and dial FX becuase it felt like way too many steps to create what i wanted, especially fast mixing.
@@djcarlo Wash out was fun, rolls, reverse rolls and reverse roll turning the deck off while in roll to a slow stop or putting it back on was cool. :)
Have any Brands come to you with ideas on how to create a mixer? I think with your skills and knowledge with the right brand would produce something amazing.
The speakers man, they are way better than expected, on par with the speaker that I'm using and.... I haven't yet utilised the volume knob at it's fullest, for the sake of the neighbours. So, yeah - anyone thinking of upgrading their systems, do not think of the speakers ill-like, you can take your device, plug it anywhere and just play without having to worry about connecting anything else.
Honestly, I've grown to appreciate them! Having those speakers gets handy at times!
@@djcarlo interestingly enough, I didn't actually originally plan on getting the SC Live 4, it was the Prime Go I was considering, but having seen the latter in real life and confirming that the jog wheels - the size of them - do not work for me, it was no brainer deciding between this (once I learned about it's existence) and the Prime Go, especially considering that the price is basically the same for both units here in the UK =O
I have the SC Live 4 and I must say I like it. When I DJ I use the Rane One and before I purchased the SC Live 4 I used the Prime Go as my back-up. Now I use the SC Live 4 as my back-up.
That's great Darold! I feel like that s the right use for both of them!
@djcarolos I'm a HUGE fan! I appreciate the solid review, but most of all I appreciate you taking the time to answer your THOUSANDS of fans. Your comments are gold! Most content creators do not take the time to answer or respond. Even your quick responses are great and give incredible insight. I have the Prime 2 and was thinking about the SC 4 for cost. After your responses to the comments below, it's a no-brainer, as a mobile DJ, I'm just going to save up for the Prime 4 or ( fingers crossed ) come out with a Prime 4 +!! Thank you as always and keep up the reviews and especially the mixes. p.s. you and Cleveland Terry need to meet up again, that's one of my favorite vides, you too work well together!! - signed a.k.a DJ Ed Luva
Oh man Ed, I really appreciate the kind words! And believe me, I really wanna link up with Terry again too. And, as a mobile DJ, I 100% agree that you should go for the Prime 4! The SC Live 4 would be most appreciated as a home controller, though it's worked well for me outside too. I just never really get to use the speakers outdoors hahaha
Does it have a battery?
Unfortunately, no. It needs to be plugged in
Blind purchased this mixer with a hard case. Hope it does me well and lasts me 10 years like my Pioneer DDJ SRR 1.
Ohhhh, you should have a good time with this one!
DJ from another planet😳😍.
Two questions, the Sc2 live only has 4 pads, do you think there's a limit?
Is there an order to follow your lessons? There are many videos but I need an order, last one.... sorry there are three😂 is there a way to have them in other languages? thanks giant
1) If you only really use 4 pads, you should be good!
2) Well, it's best to start with my How To DJ for Beginners video. But the top option would be to purchase my Zero to Hero DJ course on my Sellfy!
3) For now....no. I only really speak 2 languages (English and Tagalog), so I can't really dub the videos in different languages yet.
Great review, Carlo. Do you think standalone units are easier to set up in a club or mobile environment on the fly, or is it minimal difference? I've never tried one but it seems neat. Cheers and God bless brother!
Much easier! Since you literally just need to plug in to their sound system. Other controllers need you to hook up your laptop, stand, etc. Not too much of a difference in time, but still, standalones are quicker on the draw.
Spotify no?
Unfortunately no. Spotify cut their DJ program support years ago
Get the Prime 4. Konti na lang deperensya. Yun VDJ and Prime 4 and tandem and you can remix sa live performance. All features ng Live covered pa. The prime 4 has bigger screen . Great for video mixing din.
It's better for clubs and events! This is really more of a home-based controller
Great vid as always. Def looks and sounds dope. This gets me really curious on what the new Rane will look like and do.
Same here Richie! That's exciting!
I appreciate how you explained every main and subtle things about the new product. But I’m curious, what is your opinion on switching from ddj-400 to the sc live 4? Is it worth it?
That's a massive jump man! Very VERY different controllers. I'd say it's pretty worth it, though you'll need to change programs too if ever, since the SC Live 4 doesn't run Rekordbox
@@djcarlo it’s a bummer but atleast I can upgrade it for free :D
You can use rekordbox export and use an usb you will save your hotcuez etc
@@djcarlothe question above , made me think, would you say the sc live 4 is good enough and worth buying, purely for home mixing and primarily using the built in speakers? I know they won’t sound incredible, but can I get a decent sound and have enough fun mixing this way, in my bedroom and living room?
Also, I don’t have amazon music yet, for few reasons,
I plan to mainly use the sc live 4 using a usb loaded with my mp3 collection, for now.
Will sc live 4 read 128gb usb stick with mp3?
And read all songs?
I was thinking about buying prime 4 plus but as that costs twice the sc live 4, part of me thinks it’s possible, I’d still have just as much fun on sc live 4 and save £1000 and maybe in future, I could upgrade, if sc live 4 isn’t fulfilling my needs.
Plus, the reason for buying a controller of some sort, was simply because I’ve mixed purely on vinyl for 10 plus years and while I love it and always will,
I love the idea of mixing with digital for convenience of not only not having to dig through thousands of records, you can find any song within seconds, using any digital way of dj’ing.
Thank you 🙏
Now the real question is: DENON SC LIVE 4 or PIONEER XDJ-RR??? (based on the same price)
Great question! Gotta do some in depth tinkering with the two, so let's see if I come up with a video on that in the future.
That is a nice looking bit of kit!
Very nice Adam! Pretty great standalone!
What do you think of the amazing Prime 4 bro 😎
It's pretty amazing!
Will you have a look at the SC live 2? I'm curious about if the speakers are any different. I have ordered the Live 2, because i dont use 4 decks or external inputs... cant justify 300 dollars extra for the Jog Screens xD
I will see about that one! I don't think I'm gonna be able to get an SC Live 2, but I believe the speakers are the same!
4 faders can always save your life, imagine one in sc2 to have a problem during work!
What are it’s main advantages over Numark Mixstream pro, other than having 4 Channels?
More performance pads, larger jogwheels if I recall correctly, more FX, and a few more hardware based features the Mixstream doesn't have
Thank you Carlo. One more question please. As a beginner on which device it is better to learn mixing, on a standalone or with laptop? I have not decided which to buy. I want to go for such a device, on which I will learn, practice and carry it to mid-size parties
Definitely a standalone. It takes away the temptation of looking at the screen for the waveforms, so you double down on learning to beatmatch and mix by ear
Do not buy Numark,its inferior to sc series. Very bad quality and faulty .
I might go for a regular controller, or a standalone
can it connects to LC6000s?
I believe so Evando!
Would u say the faders are better quality than the mixtsream. Its a lot money to spend to have to solder faders in once a year.
I feel like they've got a slight premium, yes
Would you recommend LC Live 4 over Prime 2?
Not totally Andrea! Simply because I feel like the have different markets as a whole. The Prime series works better in clubs/bars, while the SC Live are for those who wanna work it in the live streaming or home set up market
@@djcarlo Thank you very much!
Wich, denon prime go or sc live2 ??
Prime Go for me
@@djcarlo OK, BUT DOES THE PRIME GO HAVE THE LIGHT CONTROL OPTION?
@@carlosxino2989 I believe so.
Hi Carlo, can You make a video tuto teaching us tips of scratching with The SC Live 4..😅
Oof, I didn't bring the SC Live 4 when I migrated unfortunately. I wouldn't really recommend it for scratching, but the same techniques from my previous videos apply! 😄
Hey, DJ Carlo, I'm a big fan i would love to thank you for the efforts that you made for us. I have an important question. I want to buy a DJ for my work. I'm really lost in the market between Pioneer and Denon. I don't have any clue which one is better for me. I want to buy Pioneer XDJ RX2 or Denon SC Live 4. What is your advice for me?
If you're going to be playing in clubs, I'd say the Pioneer one is better. At home, the SC Live 4 will do the trick
do you think the prime 4 is still the best one or that the live 4 has beat it
There's a few improvements on the SC Live 4 since it's newer, but I'll try to do an in depth comparison of my own before I give out any real answers Abdel
Can you change the format of the bars to go horizontal
When it's all 4 decks active, I don't think so. When it's only 2 decks, it's horizontal by default
Does this have rekordbox?
Nope! At least last time I checked, its not RB DJ compatible
@@djcarlo thank you
in Mojaxx's review on DJcityTV, he mentioned all the limitations of the Streaming services. How come that NONE of them are in here?
Sorry about that! Guess I’ll be more critical about that feature in the future!
Why so you say sc 4 is for home use and prime 4 more for weddings and gigs? What are the biggest differences that make you say that?
Because having speakers in your console is useless when you're surrounded by loud music. The prime 4 has the same functions, and a few more because the space taken up by the speakers are used for other things. 😄
@@djcarlo I see. Thanks for your reply
Thanks. "The SC Live 4 shines thru its mixer section". Is it me or is the mixer section pulled right from the X1850?
Not quite the same, but very very close! Definitely took some inspiration from it
Can I use 2 of those channels for my vinyl turntables?
Not on this one! Other controllers have that feature though
So when you connect to the external speakers, built in speakers automatically mute?
You can turn them on and off via a different switch
Sometimes I have this in the boot, plug and play. Mini after party 🥳
Not going to be the biggest party, but loud enough to maybe just not disturb the neighbors.
Also plan to get some good battery, then can go out into the bush. Very portable.
There's a lot of great battery-powered controllers out there now! Highly recommend checking those out too hehe, but this is an excellent one for making a mini-party without needing a full speaker set up
@djcarlo I am even contemplating getting a xlr to 3.5mm output to loop my Harden Kardon Go Play as an extra output (just using what I have already). From what I can read, it can work. And also a 6.5mm from usb-c from my phone. I can make something on the fly using a range of apps (remixlive, g-stomper rhythm for example, before I save up for an MPC), pity the mic input can't be assigned to only one channel though.
This is has a €1200 price difference in the EU with the prime4. This seems like a no Brainer if you only occasionally play out. It also has been ages since I hooked up some big boy speakers for playing at home.
Dang! The Prime 4 is....really expensive in the EU now??? In any case, that's true Geert! If you really just like playing at home, with pretty decent speakers, then this may be the controller for you
How is the timestretch in stand a lone for chopped and screwed mixing?
I'd say it works pretty well, but I'd prefer using computer based programs for tighter mixing. Standalones work best for straight mixing, unless you've got the tracks really prepped. Hope I understood your question right Garret!
@@djcarlo Yea you covered it correctly. The day when serato time stretch and fx run flawlessly in standalone I feel will be pivotal.
Hey dj carlo, will you make a video about the new flx4? Is it hard to find one these days? I'm down getting one since I didn't buy the ddj400
When it arrives in The Philippines!
What about sound card ?! Better than pioneer rx3 ???
Hmmm, I didn't notice anything particularly different with the sound. Let me try to get back to you about the specifics of the sound cards
how to make stems work on this standalone?
You can't by itself unfortunately. Only the Prime 4+ can work stems on a standalone. You'll need to use Serato, etc plugged into this to use stems
where to buy in the Philippines?
Check JB Music!
I'm confused. How is this better or for that matter, any different to the Prime 4? I don't get why it exists?
I believe this is aiming for a slightly different market Anther. Plus they added some bells and whistles that weren't native to the Prime 4
@@djcarlo Hmm - I guess so. It's nice that it has Amazon music at least. The more platforms the better. I'm not hating at all - it just seems awfully similar. I thought that it would be cheaper at least you know?
DJ Carlo could you recommend a laptop to match your prisoner DJ mixer ??? Please Christian here I want to start learning DJ but idk what type of laptop I need to make my pioneer DDJ sr2 work 🤔
I'd say just go for a Macbook Air. Best to check the hardware specifications of Serato and whatnot to see which one to get :)
Is the jogwheel too heavy like the lc6000?
They're on the heavier side, but not as heavy as Numark's tend to be. I'd say they're close to the 6000's, but not the same
@@djcarlo I loved the lc6000 except those heavy jog wheels. even on the lightest setting. the jogwheel itself was too heavy
What the pioneer equivalent? Wanna switch from vinyl but don’t want to get a laptop
Hmmm, I don't think Pioneer has one Anglo! There are standalone ones, but none with speakers.
@@djcarlo ok without speakers then?
Standalone as is no laptop, I hate computer.
I wanna get good again etc but my motivation be to start playing out, from what I’ve read the live 4 not good enough 🥺.
I would think be ok to take and play on in places (with other speakers) but just I wont every be to jump on a club set up and use it.
Looks amazing ! Power up, connect Wi-Fi… boom 🤯
Hai mai provato hercules rmx 2 ????
Nope! Not yet
Carlo….how does it compare to the DENON Prime 4??? Maybe do a head to head comparison on your next video? 🎥
Might be a bit too similar there hahaha, but thanks for the idea Orlando! I'll try to explore it
I would have to say i think it’s priced fairly. It’s got a lot of features and speakers whoa! And i love Amazon Music i use it more than any streaming service. I actually like this could see it coming in handy especially for weddings.
Very handy! The wifi capabilities help quite a lot Tecniq!
Last week I turned it on and forgot to hook up my USB to my computer and it actually linked up to my music files wirelessly which is phenomenal
How much is this
A lot of people complain about it, especially the professionals, but remember, this is geared to another group or niche of DJs such as myself who doesn't have a home studio, I think the built in speakers are good but not good enough for an average party, more like for a small get together with friends, it has all the bells and whistles from that prime 4 except for the vinyl modes, but I don't mind
Yup! The SC Live series is for those who are mixing at home. I'm super sure this is perfect for live streamers and those who just want to have a small home setup. It's not meant to overthrow the Prime, which is what a lot of people seem to think
So does this mean if I buy this live 4 I can’t plug in my turntables?
@@grahamkelly8662 you can't unfortunately, but with the older but more expensive Prime 4, you get some Phono ins for turntables in channels 3 and 4
HELLO DJ CARLO I CHECKED THE BOX IN MY SERATO TO ACTIVATE BEAT GRID BUT ON SOME SONGS ITS NOT SHOWING THE BEAT GRID WHY IS THAT AND HOW DO I FIX IT
Ooof, I'll need to check on that. It's possible that the program just can't properly detect the beat grid for those particular songs, but honestly not sure how to fix that without really looking at it. Sorry!
what's the best controller for a beginner
Check my Best DJ Gear video Lit Lord!
Is the crossfader a mag4?
No it’s not 😢
How loud the speakers? Good enough to use at home or small party like down the beach?
Good enough for the house for sure, but not sure about the beach. Haven't tried this puppy out yet in the open
Thanks for your informative video :) . Quick question . Can you use it in combination with Serato and laptop or it only works without laptop ?
You can use it with Serato Koosha! One of the major selling points of Engine Prime nowadays is that you can use it with a laptop :)
Can you connect external pa speakers to it?
Yup yup! You can still connect external monitors and speakers to use it like a regular controller!
Denon definitely is tryin to compete with the XDJ-XZ & the XDJ-RX3 who knows what pioneer dj will come up with next
Indeed! With the addition of trying to capture the Mixstream Pro's market too. Let's see how this plays out from the others!
Great review and great channel (just found it and subscribed!) I'm a new dj (mostly on beach bars) and I'm between this model and prime Go. I like better metal construction of prime Go and mobility-battery, but I also like better the deck-track info screens of SC Live 4, so I really can't decide, yet, which one of them to buy! 🙂
If you bring the controller everywhere, the Prime Go might be better. I feel like the SC Live 4 is better suited for streaming
@@djcarlo Thank you for the reply! Just saw it here! I'm thinking about the same! I think that SC Live 4 is better suited for resident dj's and Prime Go for guest-freelancer dj's that go from place to place (mobility!) 🙂
Hi Dj Carlo
I work whit a pioneer SR2 whit serato Dj Pro and thinking of moving to another controller .
Do you really think this is a great controller to do weddings and other gigs ?
Best regards from 🇵🇹
Tbh, it is! Though I would recommend checking out the Prime 4 too for outside use!
@@djcarlo Thanks for the reply.What about moving to DDJ 1000 instead od a standalone? Best regards
When I’m djiing I’M use NI s4 mk3 plus an F1 .. Plus I’ ve a Prime 4+ but these is perfect also .. I have it and its versatile Enough for Small events or fun . Its a Middle Range .. For Amateours ( not beginners) and Pro dj that don t Wanna waste time to carrie too stuff for small events
That's a pretty good set up there! And it's true; having standalones saves on so much time and space haha
Still can't decide if I wanna try and hope for a Prime 4 or grab this
Prime 4
Do a compare and contrast with the 2 to see which one really suits your needs Knitex!
@@djcarlo What am I made of money? lol let me borrow yours
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can you do a cdj mix without a laptop in hid mode?
Well, as a standalone, you can! Just plug in your USB drive or SD card, and you're golden
@@djcarlo i meant that maybe you can upload one. its a change up, more club standard.
I have the Live 2 because I just started. Unfortunately I didn't decide for the Live 4 from the beginning even though it was way more expensive when I bought the Live 2, 800 to 1200€ iirc. Especially the missing channels and performance pads are a big disadvantage but in general I love the Live 2. The speakers are really, really good. I went relatively fast from streaming to MP3s because you cannot record easily while streaming and also you cannot sort for BPM, key etc. while streaming. And of course you cannot prepare tracks on a computer, which might be the biggest disadvantage of streaming.
If you're enjoying the SC Live 2, then that means you found a good controller for you! :D
@@djcarlo definitely, still one day I'm going to a four channel controller, with 8 performance pads per deck because I always have the feeling I miss something and could have even more fun
Its a year later, is the crossfader still working?? I know its not user replaceable and that is 1 of my deciding factors here.
Yup! It's still going pretty strong on my end!
I think I buy mine next week 👏🏼👏🏼
Awesome! Can't wait for yours to arrive Selfking!
Great video.... as always!
Thanks Jakub! Glad you enjoyed the review!
I am using a Hercules 500 and I want to upgrade should I upgrade to the sc live 4?
That's actually a pretty good upgrade!
I've been using mixstream pro heavy for 1yr and I wanted to upgrade to a prime 2 but it's discontinued. The SC Live 4 is a better version of the Prime 2 and it's compatible with Serato. Love it!
Looks like your prayers were answered here SiR!
@@djcarlo let’s be honest my man! The prime 4 is by far the best standalone unit! The prime engine is my favorite DJ software. I ended up selling my prime 4 to get a Macbookpro M1 for music production. Now that I have the Macbookpro, it just made sense to get the Rane One!!! I am still not sure how reliable these standalone units are. For many years I used all different DJ controllers/mixers with my much older and slower Macbookpro. LOL what I’m getting at is that a solid DJ controller/mixer with serato on ur macbookpro is damn near perfect!!!
@@illpetillxthryve I bought the SC Live 4, and they just gave me a $329 refund because of the price drop. So at $1299 i'm SOOOO glad I bought this over the Prime 4. The SC Live 4 is just better for mobile DJing, which is what I do.
I bought a demo SC live from Sweetwater which was a demo for 799 I actually love it
Drop a Course for Denon dj sc live 4 please.🙏🏿🙏🏿
Let's see what I can do there! But you can apply most of my lessons here to the SC Live 4 too!
Beast it is. Got one today 😍
Ohhhh, I'm sure you're gonna enjoy that!
@djcarlo I will kuya 👊
Phono / inputs and I’d be interested even though my prime 2 got returned because it was glitchy as
Big oof on your Prime 2 yo. What was wrong with them?
@@djcarlo a very rare manufacturing issue. The platters weren’t calibrating correctly so vinyl mode would confuse the computer leading to all kinds of glitches. Apparently the prime2 uses a different type of sensor to pioneers. I wish more standalone units had a proper mixer to send other inputs through fx and eq. Very happy now with my Reloop ready and laptop setup going into my Mpc and vinyl setup if I want.
Im using Djay Pro app...so what you think would be best standalone controller?
Hmmmm, im not sure as I've never tried using Djay with standalones. The software wasn't really designed for standalones from what I recall
Do you think it's suitable for the mobile dj doing weddings, bar gigs every weekend? Is it sturdy enough. My pioneer ddjsr was perfect for it. But unfortunately I need to upgrade due to age. Is this suitable?
I would recommend going for the Denon Prime 4 if you're gonna use the controller for weddings and gigs. The SC Live 4 is better for the home set up Eoin
@@djcarlo Is it not good enough the live 4 for weddings and gigs?
@@franciscobrady77 It is good enough. It's just that the prime 4 is more features, like, dedicated 2 microphone channels. It has a zone out which means you can hook up a speaker and play music in another room, while playing music in the main room. So that is the difference. But you can use any controller you want, it's just a matter of the different options each controller has.
as long as you dont need a laptop and fully access control to all decks, this unit are good enough in my opinion
Which you don't! It's got wifi built-in, so you can really pull songs from the cloud!
I really dont understand why you can easily switch on the fly from serato to Standalone and control decks. My MCX8000 from 2016 can do that.
I need a controller so badly to achieve my goals,cant wait till i get my first one,will be a wonderful day!
Keep that dream alive Leighton! They just dropped it, so there should still be plenty to go around!
I like the simplicity clean look of it. It reminds me of the new Traktor S4
It kind of does! Tbh, it's a great controller overall!
@@djcarlo Just bought one 😄
If Denon Releases a refreshed Prime 4 then I probably would move in that direction but the SC 4 seems like a great unit. One thing that I do not care for is the AUX and Mic 2 share. Wish they were separate.
I see where you're coming from there! I guess they could only integrate *so* many ports into it haha. The Prime 4 is still a golden controller though!
Denon should make a 4 channel Serato controller with large jog wheels like the SC6000. I don’t know why they’re sticking with standalone, people still like Serato and they have no controller competing against Pioneer (1000srt) & Rane (rane one)
Let's see what they've got coming up next Jonathan! I guess they're focusing on a certain market for now
Wow Great video as always Sir👏👏👏
Thanks Wilson! Glad you enjoyed the review
As soon as a deck comes out with Apple Music integration it will clean up
Maybe that's the next step!
Unfortunately Spotify stopped third part integrations, otherwise it would have been part of it as well.
@@Shrimp0kUgel yes..so bad 😞 Spotify is the best!
Does It Work With Lc6000s?
I wasnt able to test it out *yet*, but I believe they're compatible
I don't know, but I think those speakers are like to fill space.🔉🔉
I think they're really just to compete with the Mixstream Pro's market
Amazing piece of kit. £1200 or around in the UK, it has a more familiar mixer set up which is one of the thing that put me off Denon, real 4 deck capability, for a fraction of the price of the Pioneer gear. 👍
Bingo! Denon really stepped up their game and price point!
I am thinking to get a DJ controller this black Friday, but I couldn't make a decision between ddj 800, ddj 1000, SC live 4. 😭Which one should I get or is there a better decision!?
The 1000 would be the best overall, but if you're looking for a controller that can function on its own, the SC Live 4 is your bet. The 800 would be perfect if you're a Rekordbox user
@@djcarloOkay okay, If I am a beginner which one is the best because I am still a beginner, so I am thinking about which one I should buy😭
@@djcarlo In your opinion, which one is better, the srt version or another? Thank you so much!!
Carloooo there is a new flx4 controller ffrom pioneer dj
I'm aware Edwin!
Hello, does someone know if i can connect phono (record player) into this mixer? thanks!
I don't think so. I believe you can with the Prime 4 though
I grabbed mine a few weeks back and thought the speakers were dumb, and after playing with it for a bit, the speakers dont bother me at all. Also I can power the controller with an omni charge power bank making it a true portable controller!
Not gonna lie, the speakers do sound pretty decent haha
what better this or Pioneer the thing that make you go hhmmmmm 🤪
Uhhhh, which Pioneer? Hahaha, they don't have anything with speakers, so any comparison wouldn't be too fair!
@@djcarlo you just like it cos it got speakers right lol😄
@@djcarlo Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3
@@DjRiderDnBDragon which is over 2000$ vs 1300$. The RX2 or RR would be more fair, and both suck hard compared to all Denon AiOs.
It looks great 🤩
It does! Very well-designed
Hi Carlos? Q: just connected an external speaker via main out RCA, now big lag between built in speakers and external speaker. Any idea how to fix? 🙏
That's strange! You may need to get better RCAs. Thats been an issue with me before
@@djcarlo will give that a go! Thanks!
Do the build in effects work with Serato or do you lose them again in favor of the Serato Effects like the Prime 4?
I actually haven't tried that out. There's no dedicated button for program FX, so im assuming not. The built in ones honestly take the cake already for me
unit looks good, USB not easily accessible.Why i love usb sticks? easy to handle and i dont need big hdd. This is something I have noticed is typical of Denon. Big big turn down. what a shame because i want to try other brands than just pioneer.
I guess they wanted to keep the outer design cleaner? That's on them though
How long time after watching your video|| nice 👍 video dude
Thanks Popcat! Glad you liked the review!
Perfect for starting and learning ….😍
Super! It's an all in one standalone with speakers. A great investment overall!
i want to upgrade my Hercules inpulse 500 my budget is 1.2k-1.5k what should i buy ?.
Check my Best DJ Gear video! Should have a good spectrum of choices for you
@@djcarlo ok danke🫶🏻
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?
Hmmm, the SC Live 4 isn't supposed to be compatible with Djay Pro as far as I know; just Serato and VDJ
Can I connect Bluetooth speaker to Denon sc live 4? If yes, is it possible to use built in speakers on Denon and 1 small Bluetooth speaker?
Yes, but there will be latency. I think only the AlphaTheta Wave Eight will be able to properly work
@@djcarlo thank you 🙏
These controllers r good back up in case ur laptop go down in the middle of a gig
That's true for standalones in general!
Hello would you help me decide what one to get out of this denon or the rx3
Hmmmm, this is geared towards home use. The RX3 is better for gig and party use
@@djcarlo can you use the 8 pads for mixing up the tracks
i have a Prime GO n lovin it alot..i brought it with me when i was travelling to Phuket, Thailand few months ago..hooked it to my Marshall Kilburn II… battery powered party!!..🤓🫶🏻🙌🏻
But this SC…..WOW!!!!………😨😳😲😦😯🥰🥰🥰
Yeah, this one isn't as portable. Looooved the Prime Go, so I couldn't wait to see what else Denon had to offer!
😮What is true different between srt and the normal one for ddj1000? Is it just the software different? If that is so, which software is better or more recommended? Or should it just save a little and get a prime 4? Thank you so much!!
I got confused at first; I thought you were talking about the SC Live 4! The only difference between those 2 is the software. The SRT is compatible with Serato, and the regular one is only for Rekordbox. I'd recommend the Prime 4 actually