Denon Prime Go FULL Review - The Worlds FIRST Truly Portable ALL IN ONE, but is it worth the cost?

[@DJJunkfoodJay]

I use VirtualDJ, a DDJSR2 and a Dell G7 laptop. I updated my computer, now VDJ skips and glitches. My confidence has been broken, I've been banging my head against the wall trying to fix my once rock solid setup. I'm buying this and never, ever using a computer to DJ one of my events again.

[@acenikkqxx200]

IKR!! WAIT UNTIL A 4 TRACK COMES OUT!! xDDDDD

[@SLIC3R2]

You thinking about selling that G7?

[@dj_ramo]

Big time bro. That’s always been my anxiety; depending on macOS, Serato and controller firmware updates, making sure both are in sync and working. Another plus is my prime 4 can tolerate a lot of outside heat (non-direct sunlight) without issue. Can’t say the same for my MacBook Pro 15”. I was mixing outside in 105° temps.

[@DJKEYS-br1xh]

Just appreciate the fact you respond CT. And that's the reason I like to see you win and continue on a upward direction. Thanks.....

[@aloneinfiction4101]

Been waiting for this for 13 years!!!

[@manne.sendel]

I use a small USB LED lamp with flexible arm to light up the controller. :) It works great in the USB slot.

[@DJILLEE]

Always great content! Great unbiased review. Youre always my go to when looking for reviews.

[@alfkylfalt9184]

Thx for a honest review. Pointing out that weak spots but I will still pick it up when it’s released in my country. Great unit as a backup. Great as a easy training and preparing. Stay safe Terry.

[@RealDJblaze]

Great review! Keep these coming.

[@DamonDJDLiteOBrien]

I've been waiting for your review bro, and you nailed it! Great information and great assessment. Thanks for the input!

[@djcruz99]

Another awesome review, you bring up points that nobody else mentions. I also agree, it’s a bit pricey but if I were still DJing publicly it would consider a product like this.

[@CarlAvoryMusic]

This has to be one of the best reviews I've ever seen👍

[@mojavisanz597]

To me it looks like a solid back up and you can now do unique gigs that a conventional Dj set up would not even be possible before

[@jeffrobertson3684]

Great review thx. Gonna order to prepare and practice for the Prime 4 main gigs

[@djroyal414]

I think this is a great “back up” controller for practicing or to bring with you during an event just in case your main set up freezes. Also, I can see myself using this during ceremony time and cocktail hour at a wedding. Having Tidal as a steaming service is a BIG plus!!!

[@loveispower2997]

DJ 707m which is better we know the difference between both but in your opinion which one

[@alexandrosroussos]

HI ! Nice review thanks ! Any idea if the x-fader and faders are user-serviceable on this unit ? At this price, I would expect to be able to change my used faders without having to return this to the manufacturer.

[@Thomas_Swift]

Solid honest review DJ CLEVELAND TERRY. I went out and purchased this unit, I will say nice piece of equipment for being on the go and getting the ideas flowing. Price point a bit steep maybe $699.99 ? A few issues thus far still figuring out the unit, trying to figure out doing manual loop in start point and loop out end point, which would be great, and also for some the confusion of the whole record function which you can only record your actual performances, but not your mix performances from Tidal which is understandable but should really be mentioned by Denon. I live near the Catskills in New York state and having a battery is great I can wi-fi from my phone and this unit and let the ideas go. Again Great Review, On Point like a #2 pencil before an exam !

[@ty2277]

Excellent review.

[@luis__jrtx]

Thanks for the review 👍

[@zivavriel9880]

what about reading Rekordbox playlist from USB ? how smooth does it work ?

[@DJRompo]

I use a Stanton SCS. 4DJ and Numark idj2 as my backup. They run via USB but yes not battery powered. Ive actually connected my Numark idj2 to Serato via Serato box and added turntables. Then i kept switching from Serato and USB standalone.

[@alexmax9832]

Great review. Backpack used at 18.23?

[@ClevelandTerry]

Alex Max Orbit Concepts Jetpack Remix

[@alexandrosroussos]

@16:10 "Who is this for ?" is the thousand $ question actually :)

[@P4boot]

Lol literally hehehe

[@DoronBond]

Solid review. I'm a beginner so this would make sense for me. Wish that it had sound effects on board...

[@easychats]

Great, honest review. Top Bloke as always.

[@1LovePT]

DENON4LIFE... love this new unit!!

[@mike._.feliciano6782]

Sounds very interesting and something a mobile DJ definitely should take a hard look at. Battery operated, great for the ceremony area not in the same venue or in the same venue but further away then you anticipated. Also, you made a valid point about a backup system. If you are going to buy that laptop, get this instead. It really seems like a powerful tool for the mobile DJ. Great review. I was waiting on this one. Post Script: Denon is known for their quality products, hence the weight. Not too much plastic on their products. Peace!! Be well...be safe.

[@djnamhoang]

actually you can use it anywhere. me, i use for club and pub (yes i really do, cuz u know some pubs are not have there own dj system so sometime i have to bring mine), go out for picnic or trip, do wedding party and after party too, prepare playlist for venue,... i mean this basiclly is a pro gear, not entry level. standalone, built in wifi, baterry-powered,... so i can say, this is for every one and any situation.

[@loubang100]

Can you swap the battery and put in an innofader?

[@ClevelandTerry]

Innofader has not made one yet. They asked me to send mine to get it to work. I’m undecided lol

[@matribadeneira9766]

Getting this ...dream setup ...just wished had bluetooth and bigger battery ...Guess next Time those Will be the upgraded ....the mic and vol buttons should be hidden to the side and the eqs vertical

[@jumapesa]

Just got it and spent my weekend just playing around with it. It’s a hell of a controller.

[@djace5191]

Quick question Cleveland! Can the Denon Prime switch sources seamless? For example from an SD card on one track and needed to switch over to A USB flash drive...

[@harrylime22]

nice review. tbh the selling point of this is its size rather than the battery. I've been taking my wego down the park and get as long as i want with battery packs. i want this to put in a small bag and dj in a bar. i really want the prime 4 but i don't want to carry it around, i would like the prime 4 to sit at home with my 1210's hooked up to it.

[@aldousbwilson]

So would you buy it now? knowing it is very good, but that Denon may or may not make those modifications that you and Carlos suggested (Such as jog wheels lag and scratch distances). They have not stated that they would have any formal updates to the machine, then you either have to buy a new one if it is udpdated or be salty having the original one. What would YOU do?

[@dryllynch6199]

I see that B-Roll bro! 🔥🔥🔥

[@DMulabiTalejan]

Thanks for this. But i see something like VU metres. Dont those tell the diff volumes for incoming track so you can adjust?

[@djrohan_presents]

Another great measured review!

[@wilsongyimah8290]

Does it have a connection for external hardrive?

[@ClevelandTerry]

Yes

[@wilsongyimah8290]

@@ClevelandTerry Thank you very much for your quick response. You are doing a fantastic job. Keep it up my brother.

[@wilsongyimah8290]

@@ClevelandTerry Thank you very much for your quick response. You are doing a fantastic job. Keep it up my brother.

[@michaelscott9266]

Release date?

[@stevemcc1842]

Good review, this would be great for a second setup. Like for weddings when dinner is in another room. The Prime Go, 2 tops and a mic.

[@djcalvin681]

Solid review. Thx

[@guysofly4315]

Hi is there a sampler to load effects and dj jingle?

[@ClevelandTerry]

GuySoFly 52 at the current time there are no samplers in any of the prime series hardware.

[@Ziggy_v2]

Seems like a really good backup for the Prime4- but you will still need a computer to get your music on the SD Card.

[@ClevelandTerry]

But you don’t have to bring the computer with you

[@post-mastersodium3136]

How is it getting used to the vertical eq layout? Seems a little different, but probably not a huge deal

[@ClevelandTerry]

In my opinion, it’s the best way to use it.

[@keith6743]

Terry I think they did buttons instead of pads cause your hands are so close to them you might hit them by accident

[@DJKEYS-br1xh]

THR SERCH FUNCTION NEVER TURNS UP ANY THING I NEED LIKE THE VD. SOFT WEAR ON MY LAP TOP. AND THATS IN THE PRIME4 I HAVE

[@ClevelandTerry]

D.J. KEYS interesting. I’m not have any issues searching for music.

[@vicious-nu]

dang how many frames did you shoot that intro at??

[@ClevelandTerry]

All the frames. 😀

[@DJMichaelKhoury]

Would be totally amazing if Denon signed a deal with KZbin Music to stream from them. There would be an unbelievable variety on there!

[@VyasAnand]

Tidal crushes

[@BeastmanG]

Surely there is a way to see the db level per track, otherwise how do you know the incomming track is not going to peak way louder and sound shit on the master? Is there really no solution in this machine, that alone is a game changer for my decision? Unsure if they can update that just through a software push update.

[@ClevelandTerry]

It's going to come in an update.

[@BeastmanG]

@@ClevelandTerry Thanks, a software update? Do you have some published link confirming this? What main drawbacks do you think they cannot solve due to hardware limitations? I'm on the verge of buying this but from reading reviews it seems the final roll out was a bit sloppy and is helped by good marketing. Substance over form always prevails though

[@ClevelandTerry]

I can’t give you any written info but I have it on good authority that a software update will fix it.

[@BeastmanG]

@@ClevelandTerry Thanks for the prompt response! Good videos by the way :)

[@theredfrost]

I don’t have a laptop , I play old skool jungle and my music is on my iPad , can I plug my iPad into it instead of a usb?

[@mm-2018]

add a couple of jbl eon ones and you have an entire battery powerd system...

[@baniakrulez]

And buying some 80W power bank will allow you to play another 4 or probably more hours.

[@manuelcardenas3441]

Hey Terry how much gb of music can this thing handle?

[@ClevelandTerry]

The SD card that’s currently in the box is a 128gb card.

[@mangadolo]

Can I just buy an iPad to work with this or still need a formal laptop?

[@ClevelandTerry]

The laptop is just to move your music over. The system is completely self contained but no you can’t transfer music with iPad. If you use SoundCloud or tidal or Beatsource/ beat port you can stream it.

[@mangadolo]

@@ClevelandTerry I see. Thanks for the clarification.

[@SoarSoul5]

Hi Mr. Terry... I have a question and I am torn. I want to get into DJing. If I buy this, it will be first and only device for many years. So considering that, should I buy this or something else? I like the flexibility... my concern is that will it have enough to let me get good on this and build my DJing skills? Awesome content BTW. Keep it up!

[@P4boot]

My opinion: This is for a professional looking for ultimate portability. If you just want to learn basic mixing, this could be a good buy. But since the jogwheels are small, the pitch fader is short, you might find it challenging to learn advanced beatmatch and other skills. So bottom line is that you should go the laptop + controller route. I recommend the newest Hercules or numark mid-range controllers and any decent spec laptop. Good luck!

[@BlakkaBuba]

Hi Terry, is there any difference in sound quality with or without ac adapter?

[@ClevelandTerry]

Blakka Buba none.

[@BlakkaBuba]

Cleveland Terry, okay. Thanks for the info!

[@mititeimaricei]

Yep! Great review. Thumbs UP!

[@cmsdesign8329]

I bought Prime 4, I love it, I bought Prime GO , I love him 😁

[@thelapander]

For small gigs this is perfection

[@repasiv]

I am down with this. I just want to start out.... I need a controller / sound interface and probably a new mobile computer. And maybe I would go with virtualdj if with any software.... that would be more expensive than just buying the prime go. It is small, portable, no need for a laptop, no need for software, all self contained and it is cheap compared to other options. For me it checks all the boxes.

[@post-mastersodium3136]

I'm a dumbass, but hopefully you get credited for more comments. The question I meant to ask is how is it getting used to the HORIZONTAL eq layout of the prime instead of the normal vertical we're all used to

[@ClevelandTerry]

I don’t like the horizontal at all. It removes the crate view.

[@post-mastersodium3136]

@@ClevelandTerry I was talking about the eq knobs for each channel, if it's too weird having them in a horizontal pattern, since most of us are so used to the usual vertical layout for the high, mid and low cut

[@ClevelandTerry]

Oh, a little, but you get used to it pretty quickly.

[@user-kc2go6fy5o]

Review pieneer ddj400

[@ClevelandTerry]

Get me one? 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@loubang100]

I'm worried about the longevity of the 🔋 battery. And will Denon 5 years and beyond still service this unit? Because for $1000 I aspect to be using this device well into the future lol 😂

[@ClevelandTerry]

Denon will replace the battery

[@loubang100]

@@ClevelandTerry thanks. You are doing a great job with the videos. Keep up the good work 💯

[@dancarthen3634]

The Monster GO DJ beat this by a few years actually. All in one, battery powered an all.

[@hot4futureyears2come]

Very good review. you get Djing, i will share this

[@Soulseeologia]

It’s not a fader it’s a pitch control 🧐

[@ClevelandTerry]

Rich Kid pitch control is still a fader.

[@Sebastiaanmatla]

Use case: Public Park or Beach or mall , Prime-Go, Massive Bluetooth speaker, Microphone, DJ, MC, Breakdancer

[@njdenney69]

Why bother equipping it with TWO XLR Mic Jacks when you can't apply any EQ/Effects to the Mic channels. Every single venue is different and these controls on a Mic channel are absolutely PARAMOUNT! This is about as clueless as it gets from Denon :(

[@ClevelandTerry]

Those are available on the larger primes. That’s not what the Go is for.

[@ifonlyhowie]

Exactly Nick. At £300 it could be excused. At nearly a £1000... no excuses.

[@loveispower2997]

Terry when are you gonna come to Africa we are waiting 💖

[@ClevelandTerry]

I’m down. 😀

[@loveispower2997]

@@ClevelandTerry you are needed big investment for you Blessings ☝🏾💯💰

[@DoronBond]

Man no warnin huh...it just cuts off??? ..but 4hrs + is a good amount of time

[@EV_2point9]

Nice vid Terry but without bluetooth big pass for 1k

[@ClevelandTerry]

Just curious, what do you need Bluetooth for?

[@EV_2point9]

@@ClevelandTerry a true wireless set up. U mention dj on a beach or outside. Without wireless speaker compatibility it's pretty useless imo

[@alexmax9832]

@@EV_2point9 firmware soon

[@plexq]

Alex A I have found Bluetooth speakers introduce way too much latency to use to DJ with. I specifically picked a battery powered speaker with Line IN because of this.

[@EV_2point9]

@@plexq I have a Speakerboxx. So yea I can still do it too. I'm just saying for 1k SHOW ME SOMETHING NEW

[@djla4558]

That's kool but looks hard to use

[@kevinkuczinski4524]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jumapesa]

One more thing.....DJ’s, laptops will be going away real soon!

[@djpaceeuro]

You still need those applications like RekordBox and Serato to analyse, organise, curate and mix preview tracks before exporting them to your USB stick. And, it’s much more efficient than doing it straight on the controller.

[@djpaceeuro]

Unfortunately, Denon Engine doesn’t allow me to use the Prime Go (or any other Denon DJ controller) and mix using the Engine application on the PC.

[@hypnoarmy4644]

A big heads up, Despite all of the things Prime Go can do it can't separate the VU on the master meter for individual channels. This thing is a piece of crap if you can't even level your music. Buy something else until Denon gets their act together. People have been on the forum bitching about this since April. No fix in sight. Garbage waste of time Prime Go is.

[@ClevelandTerry]

Fair enough, but you can also use your ears. It’s worked for me for years. 😀

[@RoyalSingleton]

I’m still not seeing a reason to buy it. I rather the backup computer, which I already have. If I’m doing a wedding I’ll also carry a numark mixtrack Pro usb powered controller. Quick setup just Incase my SX3 goes for some reason. Done.

[@alexmax9832]

Not good reason. It has a commercial force

[@captainDJ87]

Denon needs to address a daytime mode. Especially for what this is being marketed for (ie. Beach weddings, outdoor use, etc.) Should have been standard out of the box

[@BeastmanG]

what do you mean by daytime mode?

[@michellebaker9451]

Job wheels wayy tooo small

[@ClevelandTerry]

michelle baker you get used to them.

[@michellebaker9451]

Naaaaa, i like bigger job wheels. That will feel more like a toy..lol

[@ClevelandTerry]

michelle baker I get what you’re saying, but this wouldn’t be your main device. I have hardware with larger jog wheels. Different tools for different things.

[@michellebaker9451]

@@ClevelandTerry Keep in mind, your main controller should be the one you practice on all the time. Not some expensive too small piece of equipment. I still like it tho, it's cute 👍 i do wish they make all controller battery powered, that would be dope 🔥

[@johnparker8270]

One thing not being addressed by anyone is how durable is the battery? As we are all aware a mobile phone battery will become less efficient with age. Are replacement batteries available? If so how much? Just a thought 🙂

[@ClevelandTerry]

The batteries are warrantied and will be replaced. We talked about that in my first video.

[@johnparker8270]

@@ClevelandTerry must have missed that bit my apologies ❤️

[@djwobblesosa6434]

i am not fan Prime Go, i love sz2 is best

[@ClevelandTerry]

They are not remotely close to the same type of gear.

[@djwobblesosa6434]

@@ClevelandTerry I like 4 deck so much better and you fan s9,prime 4, ddj 1000, i am fan pioneer and then JBL,

[@ClevelandTerry]

😀 you mean Denon.

[@djwobblesosa6434]

@@ClevelandTerry no

[@P4boot]

I have been waiting for your take on this for months! Thanks, can you contact denon to persuade them to add software eq to the mics? Or is it an option?? That's the only thing that'll keep me from buying this!! This is a killer equipment, maybe I'll wait for the second iteration.. 🤔 🤔

[@njdenney69]

100% agree. This is about as clueless as it gets from Denon, a complete dealbreaker for me.