New Denon Controllers

[dubgiant]

how are you guys seeing pictures? im only seeing red X's. Can someone upload a pic of the DN-MC6000 to tinypic please?

[Aristotle]

And perfectly placed jogs

[haze324]

the jogs looks sweet....very similar to what you see on CDJ's!!! The rest is kinda blah, really nothing special. It said 2/2 internal sound card on the site. I think this will be a hit with VDJ - for Traktor, mmmm....it would definetly work, but nothing really new or special just another 4 channel controller entering the market. Sweet.

[looneygeorge]

"The DN-SC2000 is optimized for TRAKTOR® Pro users and natively supported by Virtual DJ."

this sentence weirded me out.

[MaxOne]

"The DN-SC2000 is optimized for TRAKTOR® Pro users and natively supported by Virtual DJ."

this sentence weirded me out.

Yeah that's odd?

High def jogs? Prob not...

Otherwise i actually think this looks like they've nearly nailed it, I prefere the position of the jogs to the new NI controller positioning...

[Aristotle]

I prefer position too but early days yet want to try out both and even a vsm4 to really see if the trusty vci-100 needs to be replaced.

[Dubba Dutch]

Looks pretty cool to me, but with the traktor controller out soon I struggle to see why traktor dj's would buy the denon over the S4. considering the how tight the S4 jogs will/should work with traktor.

I'm more excited about the single players, they look really cool!

@ariser - "And perfectly placed jogs " I'm guessing your having a swipe at the Traktor S4

I still don't get why a few people get excited about the supposed correct position of the jogs, I'm a very experienced scratch dj and I totally get why NI moved the platters up (a bit), this will actually improve scratching as your hands will be more of a natural distance apart from each other, granted not having the xfader in line with jogs will make it a bit harder to beat juggle, tho saying that why would you wanna beat juggle on a controller with tiny jogs? Plus if you don't scratch how often do you actually touch the jogs anyway. For me NI have put controls most people are more likely to use more often closer to hand and the jogs are at a distance that mimics a similar distance you get between a real platter and xfader. sorry to go a bit off topic, but I find it strange people wanna shoot something down for being different without trying it first.

[Glen]

What about this
The new Denon DN-X600

[Aristotle]

I still cue up with jogs and used to vci style layout, but not ruling out the ni controller as yet.

I'm loving my stanton scs1d too as it has a spinning platter and love the feel of it.

I know a lot of people say whats the point of a scs1d over dvs but hey no arm/needle to jump or knock so.

[photojojo]

This looks like something that will truly compete with the S4, unlike that American Audio thing. Press release from the Denon site

DJ EXPO, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, August 16, 2010 — Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, introduces the DN-MC6000 Mixer and MIDI Controller, a four-channel/eight-source standalone digital DJ mixer with MIDI interface and internal sound card. With an astounding amount of features, real-time channel matrix operation, slim tabletop design, state-of-the-art solid steel chassis construction and quality sound, the DN-MC6000 is one of Denon DJ’s flagship controllers. Also acting as an audio interface (with a 2 in/2out stereo soundcard included), the DN-MC6000, when paired with the user’s software of choice, is a turnkey control solution for mobile DJs and party DJs, and a clear centerpiece to any DJ rig.

It comes bundled with Virtual DJ LE, Audio/Video/Karaoke mixing software in North/South America and Canada, and Native Instruments® TRAKTOR™ LE for Europe and Asia. The DN-MC6000 is MIDI-mapable and compatible with other popular DJ programs. The unit interfaces seamlessly with Mac® OSX and Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. Unlike other comparable products, the DN-MC6000 includes a selectable Video/Audio control cross fader feature. Each side of the unit can control up to two decks (for a total of four), with visible deck color change for intuitive, straightforward operation. Also notable is the fact that the DN-MC6000 is a real mixer, able to process audio inputs for external devices without a connection to a computer, as a dedicated mixer unit would.

Key features include rack-mountability (with included 19" rackmount accessory kit), a number of on-board MIDI effect controls, durable construction, intuitive layout, dual jog wheels, pitch fader, channel fader, cross fader and much more. The unit’s Pitch/Fader/Volume lock function holds the last known Audio value and position until the NULL point is again reached. It is also easy for users to find where they are going, with the included File browse navigation keys and rotary encoder file selector knob with illuminated ring. Also featured are the unit’s high-quality, high-output headphone amp, the independent 3-band Channel EQ with “Kills” (high-mid-low) and various Utility presets to customize user settings.

Other features include:
- New, 3-way powerful audio/video-assignable cross fader (Audio, Audio/Video, Video)
- Newly designed, high-resolution 105-mm touch-sensitive jog wheel
- Smooth 100-mm long pitch slider with high 14-bit resolution
- Eight (4 + 4) hot cue/sampler buttons with dual bank selector key
- Auto loop button with Beat Jump (loop cut)
- Manual loop In/Out buttons
- Large-size Cue & PLAY buttons
- EFX controls, EFX keys and Parameter knobs
- Multiple GUI controls – Mixer, Video, Scratch, Sampler, REC, etc.
- Powerful Shift key – used for various dual-button operations
- Search keys, to advance around within a file
- Denon’s legacy “Pitch Bend” keys
- Vinyl and Pitch Bend Jog modes
- SYNC key for beat matching between decks
- Key Lock on/off button with LED confirmation
- Matrix Input Assignment selector knob
- Selectable PFL input gain and program meters
- Independent CUE system (all channels)
- Split Cue function with Cue/Master pan knob
- 45-mm Channel and Cross Faders
- Independent Channel A-B Thru switch (cross fader)
- Cross Fader contour adjustment
- Master Output stereo/mono switch
- Booth Output with Source Selector and level control
- Mic 3-band EQ (High-Mid-Low) for mics 1 and 2
- Mic Ducking and built-in Echo Effect for mics 1 and 2
- MIDI-mapable control surface (faders, knobs and buttons) for other DJ applications

Inputs include two RCA/Phono lines, one XLR Mic/quarter-inch one quarter-inch TRS Mic jack, and two RCA AUX inputs. Outputs include balanced master XLR, unbalanced master RCA, quarter-inch TRS booth/send out, RCA record out, and stereo headphone out. The DN-MC6000 also has a USB Audio in/out selectable routing switch and a Kensington lock security feature. The unit measures 18.1" x 2" x 10" without rack ears. Power input is AC 100V – 240V, 50/60 Hz, and output is DC 12V, 3A. AC adaptor power supply and 1.5-meter USB cable are included, and the unit also featu