Looking for specific details from Denon DN X1600 users.

[Jester]

The FX are fine. Unless you are Ritchie Hawtin they are perfectly useable.

[Irrational Fear]

Another very happy x1600 owner here. I've owned mine since April 2012 and it's been an absolute workhorse over that time! It's been used as the centerpiece of my home setup, been used for house parties, mobile gigs, weddings etc. In fact it's been the one constant of my DJ setups over that time.

It's an absolute tank, never had a single issue with it- be aware though that all this comes at a bit of a weight cost if you are going to be lugging it around often, it's not exactly lightweight!

I've used mine with turntables, CDJs, Traktor/Traktor scratch DVS, and as a mixer/soundcard for a zomo mc1000. The faders on it are superb, one of the best 4 channel mixers I've experienced in that regard, and the input matrix is another pretty awesome feature that I wish was standard on every 4 channel mixer. Being able to assign any of the rear inputs to any channel is really handy for a mobile point of view and also allows for some pretty creative stuff with the effects, as you can have a single source playing on multiple channels- using different effects on each to create some weird stuff.

I've not really used the midi section much as whenever I've used it with software I've always had it in external mode with separate controllers, but there are a few mappings for it kicking around on the Denon DJ forums (or at least there always used to be). Also some good threads over there on setting it for midi etc.

As people have mentioned the effects, the only downside for me (aside from the lack of channel filters) is that to cycle between different effects you use the rotary knob and the current selected effect is displayed on the screen. The slight annoyance with this is that unless you know exactly the order that the effects are cycled in, quickly switching from one to another is not as swift as it is on the Pioneer mixers where each effect is listed on the face of the mixer so you simply turn the switch to the relevant position.

That's not a biggie for me though, and the effects that are there are pretty decent- plus if you are using it with Traktor there is a good chance you'll be using those effects more anyway.

It must be one of, if not the best 4 channel mixer out there at that price.

As others have said, the x1700 gives you the dual effects processors but at the expense of the dedicated midi section. Personally I would go for that if I wasn't using software, but if going with Traktor I would probably stick with the 1600.

[SlayForMoney]

I've not really used the midi section much as whenever I've used it with software I've always had it in external mode with separate controllers, but there are a few mappings for it kicking around on the Denon DJ forums (or at least there always used to be). Also some good threads over there on setting it for midi etc.

Just to be clear on this point with anyone who might be reading: the dedicated midi strip/section can be used no matter what mixing mode you are using in your software (although, since it a real mixer 99% of users are using it on external mixing mode), you can also map unused buttons and knobs (mic section for example) while in external mixing mode.

[Irrational Fear]

Just to be clear on this point with anyone who might be reading: the dedicated midi strip/section can be used no matter what mixing mode you are using in your software (although, since it a real mixer 99% of users are using it on external mixing mode), you can also map unused buttons and knobs (mic section for example) while in external mixing mode.

Yep that is true, my wording was poor.

In my case if I'm using Traktor then I've got external controllers so I've not felt the need to map the mixer, and if I'm not using the external controllers then I'm not using Traktor.

But it would be perfect for someone not using external controllers, or someone who simply wants more control built into the mixer.

[Jester]

Yeah plus you can run and mix audio through the same eqstrip you have set as midi, plus screw with the input channels with the matrix inputs if you have cross eyes

[funke]

From what I've seen, the 1600's are going for $500 new! I'm thinking about selling off a few pieces of equipment and buying one.

As far as midi control, if I'm already using the mic section and two channels for dvs, will I have four rotary encoders, four buttons, and six knobs available to map?

Can you walk me through the action of switching the filter from one channel to another?

[SlayForMoney]

Midi section (4 encoders and buttons) is always available for midi mapping, no matter what mode (internal/external mixing) are you using.
What 6 knobs are you mentioning? EQ section from the remaining (unused) channels? In any case, yes you can use them (even the default *.tsi from denon uses them for FX control).

For the filter - you mean the on board filter? Not mapping the Traktor filter fx to some channel?
For the on board filter you select EFX SEND on the channel of choice, engage the EFX ON/OFF and modulate the filter via PARAMETERS knob

[snapandslide]

From what I've seen, the 1600's are going for $500 new! I'm thinking about selling off a few pieces of equipment and buying one.

500 is seriously cheap, still going for over 900 euros in Europe....

[funke]

Does it work with the new 64bit version of traktor?

It's $500 for an open box unit from guitar center. I've ordered open box stuff online, and if anything is wrong with it, they've always exchanged it for new at the store. So you can't really go wrong.

[SlayForMoney]

Does it work with the new 64bit version of traktor?

Yes, Denon has released 64-bit ASIO drivers several months ago. Also, it's funny how new versions of Traktor came as 64-bit aplications that enable the use of more RAM etc but now as of 2.9 require at least i3 processor. fuck you NI!