Rane 72 Mixer

[the_bastet]

Aren't most of the scratch DJs using Serato now, that's kind of the point? I don't get why they're branding it with Serato, you'd think they could keep the branding off and pair it with Traktor as well?

Serato Scratch Live was made in partnership between Rane and Serato. Before Scratch Live, the Pitch N Time plugin was limited to DAW's. There's a strong history there between the two companies, so it makes sense.

[Patch]

Honestly - I though that Rane turntable was a joke...

But...

[ErikMinekus]

$799 is a bit crazy for a MIDI controller with just a couple of buttons.

[SlayForMoney]

$799 is a bit crazy for a MIDI controller with just a couple of buttons.

Yup. Might as well use the 9" Denon SC3900 with Hybrid midi mode and still get ability to play from usb sticks and CD's.

[deviantBastard21]

Some would say $1K+ for a turntable that plays records would be a bit crazy, but there's a market for it. More power to them.

[SlayForMoney]

How come? The 12s are definitely aimed at hip hop DJs, I wonder if they could of made it more modular/transferable between landscape/portrait. I kind of like the simplicity of the device, the way it can be used with more than one deck, plus if it is built like a tank, it could be a real contender to turntable/time code and CDJ users.

Aren't most of the scratch DJs using Serato now, that's kind of the point? I don't get why they're branding it with Serato, you'd think they could keep the branding off and pair it with Traktor as well?

The point is DVS allows them to bring a few records along with a timecode on, for backup and for that "keeping it real" feeling (/half sarcastic comment)
This removes that option while bringing nothing new to the table - it's not easier to transport, nor cheaper. DVS users already use cuepoints/touchstrips on their add on controllers (X1, SP1, AFX,...). Only those who have a set of priceless, mint condition Technics at home that they don't want to transport to gigs might find this as a option. And of course, hardcore turntablists that find full 12" platter and no tonearm skipping absolutely essential for them.

Also, Traktor doesn't work with spinning platters without timecode.