Rane 62 Vs Traktor Z2
Rane 62 = aprrx $2000 from Stores Traktor Z2= apprx $799
Why?
I know native instruments has a more diversified product line inventory so Rane may need to milk their mixer line but damn the price difference! Why do you think rane mixers cost so much. I was looking over the specs of both and cannot rationalize the cost for Rane’s 2channel mixer to be sold for so much now. Even the DJM-t1 is under $1,000.
Havent touched a Z2, but I just know it isn’t even on the same level as a 62. Thats why
I love a good mixer as much as the next man but the truth is the build of the new rane’s isnt all that. the buttons and knobs feel naff
Their price tag is unjustifiable imo
I doubt the Z2 feels as nice as an empath or any of the the older rane lines but the new line aint all that
5 years ago I never saw traktor being played out every1 was on serato, now when I go out the majority are on traktor, the people I know who use serato say they use it because its what they are used to and if they where to start today they would go traktor scratch.
Serato/Rane used to be the premium option and there was a snobbery against traktor that has now changed. I think rane are riding off there past reputation. I think the z2 will outsell the rane mixers, also the rane mixers arnt holding there value where as there sound cards are for the time being
The Z2 is as solid a mixer as I have ever touched. I really like the feel of the faders and the knobs have just the right amount of resistance.
You can’t compare the Z2 to the 62. The 62 is in a league of it’s own! It has on-board effects, as well
as software effects. But most importantly, it has (2) USBs, and that feature alone is what sets it apart
from any other mixer in the game.
However, you can compare the Z2 to the 61, and in my opinion, the Z2 wins that battle hands down!
NI has a whole lot to prove to me when it comes to quality. Rane has to be the top brand in my mind when it comes to build and sound quality. Not too mention their customer service and warranty serivce is awesome, NI’s is and has always been a joke. I’m not believing anything about the z2 untill it is proven over the test of time.
Tell me about it. I got a chance to take a look at a Rane 61 the other day- It’s a £1100 mixer yet my £300 mixer has nicer buttons and knobs. And I dunno if this is me being weird but the slots in the faceplate for the faders seemed really wide and open which I didn’t really like.
I had the Rane 68. Previously owned the Pioneer DJM-800 the before that. The Rane mixer felt cheap to me and not being a scratch style dj I couldn’t fully appreciate the crossfader benefits. The look of the Rane 68 seemed outdated, it was super light, and the buttons were stiff plastic…I ended up selling my entire set up and trying on the all in one controller market with the S4.
Doesn’t help that it’s the most expensive mixer on the face of the earth 
This. Its like anything else, there is more competition from NI + traktor and other companies now, and as a result we are seeing more competition, better products, lower prices, and a shift from serato to traktor because traktor is out doing serato. Thats why you see serato trying to market new midi stuff and updates
imo, there is no reason to get a 62 unless you are doing some insane insane scratching and really prefer the feel over vestax battle mixers and such
I think Rane’s prices are higher based on their reputation - whether deserved or not. I’ve owned both Serato and Traktor and I found Serato to be bullet-proof - I never had a single issue with it, even when it was running on a laptop that barely met the minimum requirements - while Traktor seems more problematic.
I’ve just picked up a Z2 and while I would have preferred to go for a Rane 62, it’s just not worth 3 times the price of the Z2 IMO. That said, if I was still gigging and earning decent money from DJing I would have bought the 62, but I’m just a hobbyist these days so the Z2 will hopefully suit me fine.
Im hoping you do a review on the Z2
Yeah man, I’ll definitely post up my thoughts on it soon! My initial impressions of the hardware are very good (stiff line faders aside, although that’s a matter of preference I suppose), especially considering the price and that it comes with an integrated sound card and TSP 2.6. I really didn’t expect it to be built as well as it is. I’ll set it up tomorrow and do a little review of it once I’ve had a good play around with it.
It is very hard to compare the Z2 and the Rane 62. I personally own a Z2 now, and I have used a 62 many times. For the price tag and for what they both do, Id still take me Z2 over the 62. I dont share my mixer with anyone else, so having two USB ports isnt really needed.
Price tag on the 62 is what kept me away from it, id rather buy a DJM900 Nexus for that price tag.
I also came from the Rane57, which I actually was able to sell to break even to buy my Z2 and keep the road ready case that came with it when I purchased the mixer used.
So does the Z2 fit in the standard 10" Road Ready case?
I dont think mine is 10" i actually have aboout 2-3" of padding on each side, but length wise I am more than good. Ill have to check it when I get home, ive just been happen to use it didnt even toss it in there yet.
Ill report back in… 45min 
z2 bang for buck hands down..
Let’s forget about Rane for a minute, Z2 or DJM T1?? And why please?
