Review: Denon DJ SC5000M Media Player | Tips and Tricks

Mojaxx gives the first review of Denon DJ’s SC5000M media player.
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[@Thomas_Swift]

One of the BEST PIECES OF DJ GEAR THAT I OWN !!!

[@djTLMtv]

Yup, I need to get my hands on a set asap! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@djspinash007]

tlm 🥰🥰

[@djspinash007]

Please do try and give a review and feedback on it. Compare this to Numark moving platers .

[@FintanMoloney]

Great review as always brother. Helped me decide to go Denon when I upgrade from my Pioneer controller to higher spec gear.

[@SteveAldous]

How are you finding the denon gear my friend!

[@willpolr]

I realise this is very old but just wanted to say I love the way you actually say how dj gear fees and what it’s like to actually use! Pretty much all reviews just run through an endless list of functions that anyone who can read could easily access elsewhere. One of the main things for any bit of kit is how it feels. Thanks

[@5lip5pace]

just got a deal on a sc5000m. i have heard a bunch of people say they haven't had this much fun playing music in a while and i can confirm it is AMAZING. this is the next club standard. :p

[@fotismentormonos]

Great vid mate! It really shows how excited you are about these! You made me smile as well!! Congrats :)

[@superlazy3355]

Good things definitely come to those who wait.. I love denon for dropping the mcx8000 update! Very much appreciated!

[@Giv63]

Awesome review mojaxx! Although I'm a vinyl head (bought my Reloop RP-7000s after you've convinced me they are worth their money), I love watching your other product reviews and I'm really impressed by this unit. You clearly love your craft and if there is anyone's opinion I can trust, it is yours.

[@DJDynablend]

Yo MoJaxx I haven't watched this channel for ages, it so good great tips mate!

[@hyperfocus4866]

I love your reviews Mojaxx because you tell it like it is....

[@bboymac84]

Love how mojaxx geeks out at the end lol. I would feel the same. 😆

[@Mojaxx]

Mac Joseph Being as blessed as I am to play with all the hottest DJ kit in the world, I sometimes get a little jaded. These things, though, got me buzzing 😄

[@bboymac84]

MojaxxVDJ I’m just glad DJing have evolved past needing a computer because as DJs we shouldn’t have to be forced to only use computers. It feels free!

[@MichaelRoehr]

Mac Joseph but the SC5000s are just standalone computers....

[@bboymac84]

Michael Roehr the fact that you have an option to plug into a computer then I’m good

[@KevinBasher]

@@codex6594 Good news! Pitch resolution is back to 0,01% in the lower range(s). Also, quite a few improvements in firmware and Engine prime since the video was released.

[@SteveAldous]

Another great review! Keep up the great work 👌🤘

[@CJ-gp9yh]

The last 4 minutes made me really want to buy the 5000Ms..! Great review.

[@djmocheese3803]

Thanks Mo! This is the best review of the M, and has finally helped me make my decision. The end was definitely the icing on the cake. :-)

[@RaspHaunt]

MoJaxx,....u were BORN TO DO THIS......I love ALL YER REVIEWS,....cuz U TRULY KNOW.....Respect Infinite Bluhd'

[@adamjcohn]

I am glad you said this Mojaxx! I was using them the other day by chance as they were set up in Guitar Center. I ended up with a crowd of people watching me scratch and juggle with them. They feel great and they are SO EASY to mix on compared to my Tech 1200s with Phase and/or controller vinyl with my Rane 72. I guess its the "wow and flutter" that makes mixing on these SO EASY. I wanted to ask, IS IT THE SAME TECHNOLOGY as in the Rane 12s? I get that they are not as portable but if I can mix as easy with the Rane 12s as I can with these, I am going to add/replace the 12s for my 1200s. I can mix very easy on my 1200s with Phase and/or control vinyl with the 1200s but not good enough like a pair of CJDs where I can pay attention to something else while mixing like my drum machine or synth. Is the removal of "wow and flutter" the same on the Rane 12s as the SC5000Ms? You said it's the same technology but is it the same exactly? Like is the Rane 12 the sae as using CDJ controller for purposes of easy of mixing without having to "babysit" the mix. I am sorry for asking the same question 4 different ways but I wanted you to understand. THANK YOU SO much for your reviews. You are always the first person I go to for a review when I am undecided.

[@gusgomez7660]

I wished they had the two deck waveform on one player

[@JayDabhiTV]

6% squad right here!

[@tdxownyou]

No! +- 6% all the way!

[@Corruptness]

Is this same problem in the sc5000 too?

[@darsure3006]

@@KZbinTookMyNickname.WhyNot I know you're joking but there are actually people out there who don't realize that 10 vs 6 means a loss of 250% resolution on your BPM counter...eeeesh….6 or GTFO

[@hitmandan247]

Just bought a set of these haven't owned a pair of turntables in 18 years so went with these for that vinyl feel

[@discothequenyc7811]

This denon sc5000m are amazing we have it for 2 years using every weekend and still work perfect just buy it more now that are on sale

[@DirtyJokesFan]

These SC5000Ms would be my first choice if money were no object. Superb fusion of old and new DJing methods!

[@nbg1120]

Reviewing gear a year later after your first review doesn't sound a bad idea at all! It could show how the product has evolved or not. Specially with "flagship upgradeable gear! By the way, I love your videos!

[@MyAlteredSoul]

I also fell in love with the unit!

[@djbbarcellos5426]

Amazing Player. Keep Pushing fwd with Prime! Thumbs Up!

[@wez130]

I've just ordered a pair of the M's and an X1800 mixer to replace my Numark NVii mk2! Excited isn't the word!

[@alexfisher7401]

First to watch my 2 denon sc5000 and x1800 mixer come tomorrow finally

[@djgorey]

Awesome video as always. Just a question - to pitch bend do you manipulate the vinyl or the platter or can you do both and it’s just preference? Cheers

[@maartensayshello5075]

This made me decide to go for the 6000M. Hope to experience the same kind of fun as you had. Also coming from a vinyl background. Only wondering if my Condesa Carmen V rotary mixer (you reviewed it’s little brother) makes sense when swapping vinyl for lossless audio files. Maybe something that is high quality audio, rotary *and* digital. The RANE MP2015. Your thoughts?

[@olegiezer]

When I upgrade my V7s, these will be my got to as long as they have Serato support

[@DJMarv69]

I have 2 SC5000 and they are great! They need to focus on Engine Prime software now. 1. I've found no easy way to correct wrongly detected BPM. Tap only is not ideal. 2. It has flexible/dynamic beat grid just like Rekordboxdj & Serato but there is no way to place a down beat marker at a specific location where the bpm changes e.g. using the play head marker as a guide. 3. No batch half or doubling of low BPM e.g. 70 calculated as 140 & vice versa 4. Regarding slow scratches does it still sound "robotic" with the keylock off? A plus of the SC5000M vs the 12 is that if your PC crashes you can still play via USB. Great review and fair play for not just heaping praise.

[@Reticuli]

I think he was talking more about people like my complaining that the M was not 12", not that he was actually considering taking the Rane 12 out as a replacement for the new Denons. He seems to have had the Rane 12 there as a comparison of size.

[@omselection438]

I'm old! chuckled hard. Great review. Thanks Mojers. Now will this be able to get me through brexit.

[@omselection438]

Would you be able to comment on the serato support for prime?

[@itimmy101]

Mind🤯blown! Nice review, eventhough I'm not a controller dj! I'm counting down the days for the release of Allen and Heath's: Xone 96 (analog) mixer!

[@Reticuli]

What does the 96 have that the 92 doesn't for someone who's not a controller DJ, other than the distortion feature and extra cue system? I can't imagine the sound quality being better than the 92 with all that other stuff inside, and it's not even fully DCA/VCA like on the 3D and 4D. Is the ability to record out the USB that big a deal when you could just buy a good stereo interface?

[@itimmy101]

@@Reticuli well aside from the 92 the built quality is far better on the 96 with 2 sound cards, also having 2 laptops connected (back to back sets), ableton, reason10, fruity loops, maschine, external drum machines can be used in conjunction for a live remix of a song or producing on the fly while doing. Chaining external fx devices into the filter to a more intense affect. This is what peaked my interest, but now that the mixer comes with a built in innofader it definitely grabbed my attention because I'm also a scratch DJ. The 92 sadly had some pops sounds during live sets and the xfaders would bleed. That's my reason for getting this mixer, plus I'm definitely due for an upgrade! Oh yeah one more thing, there's an "audio sync" connection for the mixer which enables you to record your set, but that feature is also for something new that Allen and heath is working on, maybe they'll show it at next years NAMM show!

[@alanmodimages]

Just wondering.... @mojaxx, Have you found any disadvantage using the Motorized platter to the fixed platter in terms of setting up hot cues, moving the quantize grids etc? Seems like a moving platter would be good for performance, but not not so good for slowing down and adjusting settings. Just curious. Wondering which one to buy, the standard or the M version!

[@remixgod6869]

Great Video!

[@PhantasmX7]

I am really close to pulling the trigger to buy the sc5000 gear. I do have a question though. Will Engine Prime export my tracks so that a Pioneer CDJ will see the ques, ect. if I had to play a club with the nexus gear? Has that happened yet?

[@user-ez9lm9wh8p]

Hi, Mojaxx. You say that you prefer RB to this Numark Engine SW. But what about the ability of 5000 series to use RB exported playlists? Are those usable enough to ditch Numark SW? Thanx

[@beezybe7166]

I have a denon sc500. just wondering how you put the slipmat on for scratching?

[@anthonybrock1307]

I absolutely adore the Sc5k M...i started spinning back when Vinyl ruled the roost and when CDJs and controllers came out i automatically assumed that the jog wheel or ‘platter’ would be always spinning....when i realized they didn’t i was Real put out and with a loud PPPPFFFF i basically quit DJing for a long time. Like an asshole my prejudice and ‘Bum-Out-Ometer’ was to the Red and i fell back into just playing drums in bands which continued until about a year ago. I for whatever reason, call it desire to be THE LONE SOUL on the stage performing, (not 3-4 other dudes to have to hope they dont fuck up), call it Love for digital music, call it the love for the art of DJing in general...whatever it was that fired back up the desire to spin made me fall in love ALL OVER AGAIN with the instruments of playing tracks, (CDJs). The Pioneers were obviously THE deck to have and ill be honest, the 2000nxs2s are the ones to really have if youre trying to be serious and become comfy with whats gonna be at 100% of venues youre gonna be playing at, you wont find a set of NDX500s well...Anywhere. I started with the CDJ900nxs which is a bad ass deck, it will perform every bit as good as the 2k but you are limited on features like the track slider, puts you in position anywhere on the track via a slider directly below the wave form screen. Anyway, what im getting to is the GAME CHANGING SC5000M...i am NOT a fan of DENON ive NEVER been a fan. Even when i first started i chose Numark. That prejudice JUST WENT OUT THE WINDOW! I AM BLOWN AWAY JUST HOW MANY FEATURES THESE DECKS HAVE! PLUS........THE GODDAMN PLATTER SPINS! Its about damn time i say! I cannot wait to get either a set of them or just one. Keep my NXS 2s and maybe trade them back and forth as to not get complacent and forget how to use the poineers...Cant wait to see what Pioneer does in response...IF pioneer responds,

[@miamichi5]

Good comment but do not take Almighty Gods name in vain!...it's a huge sin bro! Other than that nice comments 👍

[@todparker]

hello mojaxx, thank you for the video, I fell for this little sc5000m 😁👌😎. tell me, can you tell me where did you buy your vinyl naughty by nature please. thank you in advance and continue like this your videos are very interesting for us passionates. good day. Jérémy

[@tobybayliss137]

nice review. and nice reinforced records turntable

[@unikvibe4281]

Hi Mo as SC5000 owner i wish i had a possibility to upgrade to "M" with an upgrade kit (motor, plater, vinyl, body cover)

[@techsavvyhero]

Great review! The motorized platter is a nice option with the M version, but about $500 more...decisions, decisions :)

[@oldskoolhead0]

was tryin toss up between the nxs2's and the sc5000's didnt even know about the m, think the decision is now made lol

[@Weaver_Games]

Whoa crazy they removed the 0.2% pitch resolution. That's what I mix on too!

[@keith6743]

nice review... Denon has been solid since i had 3500's ... and you smiling like a little kid....

[@djhaboogie2k18themusicmaes8]

hey, if u Reccomends then its a must buy, Thanks for Video Champ’....

[@Dj_rueboi]

What MacBook Pro do you all use? Looking to upgrade my 2010 4gb mbp

[@djbbarcellos5426]

Hey MoJaxx, I came across a deal on these now. wsa thinking of going for it because ppl say the regular SC5000 platters are not the greatest. Just wondering how you would recomended them at trhis point? with Engine overal nowadays? I was not able to see these players in the flesh yet so... I have 2 questions. 1. If the motor is off does the whole plater just nudges? or still scratches from the top and nudges from the side? 2. Does the active loop, beginning and end points can be short and lenght using the plater, like the CDJ? Thanks for all your hard work

[@charlescowper]

Will you be doing a follow-up soon? Thanks.

[@edwardmowton9825]

Can you review the XDJ-RR next?

[@kisho2679]

how could the USB Out of the SC5000 be used to send midi clock to sync a drum machine for remixes?

[@djkronicvideomusic9313]

Que lindo discos verdes de la sc5000m, cuales son y donde se pueden conseguir, saludos

[@tradsnella8896]

my plattern aint as responsive , how can i change that ? and i have liners on my s9 and when i use the denon my liner dont work since im on cd line which i find really boring

[@PhilGaitan]

Mojaxx have you tried using the SC5000M on an angle ? Some DJ's angle them above the mixer for space considerations --- any feedback you can give would be greatly appreciated...

[@konpadelic]

Anybody tried to run these on different mixer for example DJM 900 nexus2?? I'm curious how its compared to the X1800?

[@MyAlteredSoul]

I am also hoping they bring back the .01% change

[@BlueHawk80]

They did

[@KelaniDuvero]

the sc5000m setup is 1.000€ less than the sc5000 so would it be worth to safe these 1.000€ and buying the m version instead of the normal? I am not a big fan of the spinning vinyl but it should not affect the mixing at all right?

[@GeorgeSturgis17]

Right now I’m using mumark ns7 3.I’m seriously thinking about purchasing the rane 12 and 72.After looking at the denon capabilities to use a usb stick and or sd card I’m going back and forth.does the denon play mp4 files on a usb or sd card without a laptop.Thank you for your response

[@Reticuli]

The new Denons will play AAC MP4 audio just fine.

[@halemsayer2198]

Thank you so much for this review. I have been thinking of buying new gear.I upgraded from CDJ1000s to XDJ-RX2 but after years of use, the xdj pitch fader resolution is shocking. Almost impossible to get a good mix without using sync and that doesn't require constant micro-adjustments (even at +/-- 6). The fact you mention DENONs changed theres to +/- 10 is now making me reconsider. Who has the time to beat grid everything? I mix by ear like most (ex-vinyl) Djs and though im used to adjusted the mix on the fly, going digital is a pretty big step backward imo. Does anyone else share my feelings on this?

[@MrMallymal68]

Yes indeed! Although I have two SC5000m and two LC6000, I still spin vinyl and mix by ear on my media players. The old "fuddy duddy" in me only the use of screens for song selection and other necessaries in regards to functionality.

[@DrCatalinIlie]

Hi! Can you tell me please If I can match Denon sc 5000 m with Xone 96 and work well or only with Denon x 1800 mixer is compatible! Thank you so much!

[@oVerdoZzZed]

Very good question. Did you find an answer to it? What I‘d really like to know Is whether the double layer feature works on a&h mixers?

[@rickburns7752]

Are either the sc5000 or sc5000m compatible with rekordbox dj hid mode?

[@DeeJaySincere1]

Sold I’m buying one!

[@djTorchLive]

Have they improved the scratching deficiencies in the algorithm?

[@trevorcampa6159]

please keep keeping it real mojaxx

[@renemuller2245]

Hallo gibt es auch skins Aufkleber für den denon 5000m??

[@paulcarlton598]

"It makes me grin like a lunatic" "It just makes me happy" . haha cool

[@OryxDJ]

I still have a pair of sc3900's and as described, the joy of the spinning platter is still unmatched in compare to a static platter. I can't describe it. Too bad they left the 'pitch dots'of the platter, I love to feel them sliding trough my fingers on the sc3900's. Making that typical TT sound then when pitch bending down. For me i' m still waiting for traktor support, why, because I do not like rekordbox and I do not like the denon software.

[@djdan7182]

Where did you get the Naughty by Nature vinyl?

[@tumeta]

my play button broke and i don't like the feel on the jogwheels (i have a pair of sc5000), im going back to pioneer

[@djtheob01]

Can't wait for the SC5000M -XL with 9" platters like the SC3700, 7" is just too finicky imo.

[@PowerOnPlay]

I love my Rane 12's, but they can be difficult to mix on all night. What a great honest review. I absolutely love the ending. I will only purchase if they get Serato Native Support.

[@raisebarhere]

PowerOnPlay there is already

[@PowerOnPlay]

Link to announced SDJ support please?

[@djsoo]

why are they difficult to mix on all night?

[@maximehoffart7228]

@@PowerOnPlay kzbin.info/www/bejne/rovTf6GpfaiWf6s sorry it's in french but it's out there!

[@PowerOnPlay]

dj_soo The pitch fader is far away above the platter and horizontal. Adjusting the pitch by dragging or nudging the platter with your finger is not as precise as pitch bend buttons. The Rane 12’s are super fun, especially for Hip-Hop and Old School. For House music, it can get cumbersome when mixing for 3+ hours. Plus I feel like I should be juggling, scratching and doing DMC routines. I will never record me mixing 128+ BPM because it looks super boring.

[@corywilliams458]

I hear you Mo!....Im old 2!,...I like dat Viynl feel.....& it sounds like u wanna DJ....& not b a job!,...if it dnt fit in my bck pck!,it can stay!...

[@DanielleKingdjdinosaur]

the original version of this player was good but the static jogs were too stiff and felt wrong in comparrison to pioneer.Also i was unhappy that they ditched the concept of a spinning platter like the 10 inch ones on the 3700s and the even better 3900s .When they came out with a spinning platter version i was very happy as i have had denons and i liked them more than pioneers because being a bit oldschool i liked a spinning platter.I wasnt bothered about whistles and bells and i really liked the stripped down 3900s because it was a digital turntable way before Ranes twelve.I never managed to get a pair but if i was in the money i still might get a pair but these new ones are greatly improved by the spinning platter.It gives you more hands on interaction with your music which works on an ergonomic and emotional level

[@renemuller2245]

Hallo frage ❔ spielt er auch mp4 ab?

[@mauroiguanita5227]

hola donde consigo esos vinilos de colores

[@imamchannel5557]

mantap kk... semangat berkarya....

[@djerostim]

I love your reviews, but it is not right that you never mention VDJ8, especially for music management.

[@TheDjtony24]

where i can get thoes 45s ????

[@drematicxl1788]

I been using the V7 for years like this.. Obviously this has more tech. Saying that the V7 was heavy as well built...

[@aaronpayne7914]

Probobly sounds like a daft question but do they have they option to turn the motor off and run them like a standard sc5000 jog?

[@Reticuli]

Yes, but it's similar to if you had "vinyl" turned off on the non-M.

[@aaronpayne7914]

@@Reticuli so goes into 'cdj mode' when the platter rotate is off?

[@gravelbikestore2844]

Do you have fluctuations?

[@skeennah1927]

spinning platters is the way to go, the natural way to dj, no condom, full sensation!!!

[@djdaviddeez]

I want a pair so bad!

[@dadoo370]

I bought 2 sc5000s 2 months ago I guess I have to put them on eBay now 😅.

[@interracial2564]

why ?

[@frankiefivefingers6892]

What is a good mixer to with denon 5000m..

[@sturetrandans3747]

x1850

[@akaiuwu]

Big up reinforced!

[@djdan7182]

Where did you get the “Naughty by Nature” platters?

[@jasonparker1454]

its just original 7 inch vinyls. you can put any original 7 inch vinyls! just put the holes and you are good to go!

[@DavidAStyles]

Hi Mojaxx, until now I’d never heard about the Layer function on the Denon players. Is this functionality on any other brands? Pioneer for example? Thanks.

[@Mojaxx]

David Styles It’s unique to Denon DJ at the moment. Each player has 2 separate stereo outputs and so can be used as 2 decks. Check out my review of the original SC5000 Prime which is linked in the video description box for a more detailed demonstration of the feature.

[@bboymac84]

David Styles nope only Denon and Numark NS6 have layers

[@jackofalltrades3011]

Numark V7 also has 2 rca outputs which let you use as left and right decks. This is basically a glorified v7 since they’re all from inMusic. Denon just have the proprietary Dj software.

[@bboymac84]

Jack Of All Trades pretty much

[@darktherapy]

Denon used to call it “alpha track” on the old DNS5000. Playing 2 tracks from a single cd at the same time.

[@steveworrell]

That .05 resolution thing is a deal breaker for me.

[@jasonparker1454]

Hello 2024 people! what you think about the Engine Software nowadays compared to 5 years ago?

[@DavidMcCalla]

Ns7iii on steroids 👍👍👍

[@buddafingaz9403]

Awesome, so I dont need a computer with this, correct?? Thanx MoJaxx.... Respex, Big Upz, & Mad Love to the DJ's..... 🔥💯👍💪🙏🎶🌎

[@kilkwon]

bought cdjnxs2 a month ago.. now im worried that pioneer dj gonna bring out cdjnxs2m..

[@kilkwon]

Well Because there are people like me who still likes to djing on nxs setup, and also like motorized platter.. if can release M model as same price as cdjnxs2 im sure many are going for that.

[@johnparker8270]

I really need to win the lottery this weekend lol

[@johnparker8270]

@@djchristian82 game on jacky

[@anonymousmc7727]

They need to make sc4700 and sc4900!!!! Who’s with me?

[@franklynthree]

ns7 3 supped up

[@renecardenas3237]

Hey TLM

[@timschneider3040]

"I'm old" :D

[@moussalfamily3570]

i want to exchange sc5000 to sc5000 M

[@Akiffxiv202]

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