Anyone here using the Denon DN-MC6000?
I’m pretty over my S4 and this looks like a great alternative.
How heavy is it? Is it portable enough to take to gigs?
Whats the mapping for TP2 like?
Also, does anyone know if the audio from traktor is mixed in the mixer or in software when running midi mode?
I’m pretty sure it can be used as a standalone mixer!
I don’t know the weight of the MC6000 but I do know that SC2000s are solid controllers, so I’d imagine the 6000 to be the same.
Denon makes quality gear!
For your portability question:
traktor s4: 19.7 in x 12.7 in x 2 in ; 7.5 lbs (also read 10.3lbs)
dn-mc6000: 18.1 x 10 x 2; 10.14 lbs
livid ohm64: 16.5 x 9.5 x 1.75; 6lbs
Xone dx: 15.8 x 12.8 (14) x 2; 10.1 lbs (12)
vci100: 14.2 x 9.9 x 1.4; 7.7lbs
I was in the search for a portable all-in-one recently, so I was checking out size and weight. The parentheses are measures that were also listed on other sites, so wasn’t sure which one was right.
I ended up with the DX! Mostly because of the sweet deal I got.
MC6000 is solid controller, was actually leaning on that one for a very long time. It is the heaviest out of the bunch though.
Good luck!
Thanks for that detailed info!
I’d be happy with it to be a bit heavier than the S4, I find the light plastic a bit off putting.
I know it works as a standalone mixer, but when the channels are set to midi are the faders just acting as controllers for traktors internal faders? In the youtube videos ive seen it looks as though the software faders are moving in response to the physical ones. I’d prefer the audio to be running as separate channels into the MC6000 and mixed there.
I haven’t got one but i was looking at one yesterday at decks.co.uk when i went it ot pick up some new HD25 cans…
I thought it looked a bit cramped if i’m honest.
That was my other concern. The jogs look really close to the faders and the pitch fader is in a strange place.
Im guessing it works similar to the x1600..
You assign the decks to the channels, control everything externally, then when you switch to midi you can assign it to whatever you want.. And while in midi mode the audio signal through the channel is not effected.
So basically a midi layer on top.
I’m not positive tho..
About it being cramped (vs S4)
Denons buttons are solid..
When I tested out an S4 the buttons felt cheap..
I’ll take larger quality buttons any day over smaller cheaper ones.
:eek: I can see some die hard s4 owners from this site getting in a pissy fit over some of the comments, I think the denon looks nice, full of features and is solid.
Personally I never feel that much love for the S4 coming from this site…
A lot of people got em but not loads of love.
Perhaps I’m wrong.
I’d take the denon over the S4 no doubt. I got high hopes for the Twitch though and wouldn’t consider anything till that has come out and I’d tried it.
I think the twitch would have me sold if there was proper fx sections for traktor and 4 eq/fader section. Im leaning towards the xone 4d now as ill never run out of control 
that was the first thing i thought when I looked at the twitch..
2 channels!?!?!?!?
Yeah, which these days is unusual the only reason i dont use 4 decks is processor and screen size, one i have a bigger laptop (hopefully soon) ill be mapping stuff to suit, might have to make something cool for the ipad
Just looking at the measurements of the Denon Vs the S4 tells me it’s a little cramped.
I’ve been using the MC-6000 for about two months and i absolutely love it. The problem im having right now is integrating it into a DVS setup since the controller is not scratch certified by NI. However, it is a solid, heavy controller, with an analog mixer!!! I absolutely love it and it will remain the centerpiece of my rig for a long time.
I really think I need to get my hands on one to have a play…
You’ll probably like the platter on the MC6000 better aswell..
its a lot more solid and smooth.
IMO the S4 felt like a broken CDJ.
I think the only reason the MC6000 looks more cramped is because they have big blocky buttons.
As a portable DJ you’re looking for the most control, but also looking to take up less space.
The S4 is less cramped, but it also has cheaper, smaller buttons on a larger controller.
The + about the S4 is that you get more “on-controller” feedback of what traktor is doing. You get meters for all 4 decks and it also tells you what how many beats auto loop is set to.
With the MC6000 (without custom mapping) you’ll miss out on access to sample decks on the same page as the main decks.
However.. I’ve assigned knobs on my x1600 to control the auto loops for deck A and B and I’m debating on changing the loop section on the sc2000 to control sample decks.. but I have a midi fighter coming tuesday so I’ll probably just use that and leave the SC2000 how it is.
I personally would go with a MC6000.
But I think you’re safe either way.. both are going to get the job done!
Absolutely essential with all kit
Well over priced but the kit I liked most when I was in the store was this:
http://www.decks.co.uk/products/pioneer/DJMT1
If I had money to burn, one of these upgraded to scratch pro is sexy home set up…
Though the hotcue buttons are no arcade buttons.
Maybe I’m an idiot and have fallen for the sales hype, but how does the MC6000 fare against the s4 in terms of data resolution? As I understand, the MC6000 uses MIDI, which has a fairly limited resolution, whilst the s4 uses some proprietary protocol by NI, that supposedly has higher resolution. Is this something you’ll even notice “in real life”?
Yes, it’s noticible. It’s not a huge deal to some, but more to others
By ‘others’ do you mean people who scratch? I cant imagine it being that bad just for track seeking and beatmatching, but maybe I’m wrong?
I’m finding it quite hard to decide what the best setup would be for me as I wouldn’t be using at home too much, mainly to take to gigs. Which is why the S4 is starting to piss me off a little…
Maybe it’s just an inherent problem with playing from a laptop that booth space is going to be awkward 