The Rane Four Just Changed the Game for DJs | First Impression Review

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00:00 Intro
00:59 Jog Wheels/Platters
01:52 Crossfader
02:21 Scratch Test
02:33 Stem Split & Stem Features w/ Demo
04:37 Stems Pad Mode
05:08 Pad Modes
05:26 FX w/ Demo
07:21 Mixer Section
07:50 Front of Rane Four
08:28 Beat Jump & Extras
09:00 Faders
09:17 Pads
09:31 Outro
09:51 Bharu - Faithful

[@DexQuin]

Liftoff, you’ve done it again brother! I like your style of review, honest and straight to the point. I just bought a Rane 4 and haven’t had time to sit down and read all the instructions, but just by watching your video, you darn near answered all of my questions. Thanks 🙏

[@DJLiftOFF]

Thanks man for the feedback!! Glad I could help 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@weakbruteforce]

This is one of the best reviews of the Rane Four on KZbin! Thank you for posting. I was on the sideline trying to decide if I wanted to pull the trigger. I just did!

[@DJLiftOFF]

Thank you man 🙌🏾

[@shawnb6400]

Got my Rane Four couple weeks ago and enjoying it so far. Thanks for doing a review on it and I know you will have more to come on how to maximize its use.

[@DJLiftOFF]

Dope! Will definitely have to do a follow up video.

[@brandonsealey4511]

Glad you're starting to do some gear reviews bro!

[@DJLiftOFF]

Appreciate you for watching bro! Def more to come! 💯

[@BoomDocs14K]

Great video review, Bro! I appreciate your time making this content! I know you're a turntable dude from seeing some of your other videos, so if you say the feel is on point... I trust you. I came from using Technics 1200s in the late 80s to currently using Rane 12s & 70 mixer. I need a controller for smaller setups. The Rane One didn't check all of my boxes (Fx mainly), and the Rev 7 was tempting. I was hoping Rane responded to Pioneer with a new improved Rane One. The Rane 4 is near perfect, but they went in a totally different direction. NAMM is this month, but I doubt I will see anything else new from Rane this year. Guess I will have to keep my fingers crossed and wait a little longer to see what happens.

[@DJLiftOFF]

Thanks bro, and of course! The platters feel a lot better than I expected but nothing can top the naturalness of the Rane 12s. I just hate lugging them around so I’m actually looking for a controller to use more often too. This controller is really fun to play with! I like the Rev 7 a lot too because im so familiar with the S9 and motorized platters but controller wise, the four might be my new favorite. I like it better than the Rane one. But yea, the ranes and the 70 mixer is tough to beat. Def hear you on waiting to see what else comes out 💯💯

[@djcarlo]

Let's go!

[@DJLiftOFF]

🙌🏾🙏🏾 yessir!!

[@DJ_Ziggy]

I've been trying my best to stay Team Pioneer but damnit man...

[@DJLiftOFF]

Mannnn, I said the same thing until I got the Rane 12s. And now this, whew. I love this controller lol

[@DJ_Ziggy]

@@DJLiftOFF Yeah... Those Rane 12s are definitely gonna be bought at some point.

[@DJL1NK]

I feel your pain 😩😩😩

[@keiswag1367]

And then there was the the new pioneer controller flx10 😴

[@DJLiftOFF]

@@keiswag1367 I’m testing that one out soon bro - just got shipped. Idk tho, I’m feeling pretty confident about the Four.

[@dreamdaycharleston]

My favorite controller yet. So efficient to mix with

[@DJLiftOFF]

Def a new favorite of mine at the moment. SO efficient. Couldn’t believe how quickly I adjusted to it.

[@hollywoodthedj1673]

@@DJLiftOFFOnly thing that would make the RANE 4 even greater is having a tension adjustment knob on each job like the pioneer Cdj’s then that would be perfect!

[@durellteesdale7297]

Hey Bro. I appreciate the Jogs comment . The other reviewers haven’t spoken much in depth about it . How about the mic stuff . How you feel about the mic options. ?

[@DJLiftOFF]

No doubt 🙏🏾 I haven’t used it out and about yet, the but the Rane one sounded pretty good. At this price point, I’m pretty positive the quality would be good. And it has to XLR inputs for mics which is great, and EQs (high and low) for each. Mic 1 also has the echo, but not mic 2.

[@djgemini4723]

Saves time and money since you can acappella to instrumental getting one for my birthday next month

[@DJLiftOFF]

💯💯

[@DjHarvieMOSCOW]

Thanks for video, What would you choose this or flx10?

[@DJLiftOFF]

Welcome!! I haven’t used the FLX10 just yet, but from seeing others use it, I personally would lean toward the Rane four for my style of DJ’ing!

[@Hello-userr]

Rane Four VDJ support Rane 4 Testing with build 7524. Show scratch sounds

[@GTBTonio]

BROOOO the drake mix actually so fuckin fire god damn, appreciate you showing my song love

[@DJLiftOFF]

You already know fam 🔥🔥

[@ES-zi2xv]

Bro, you can do that with Serato software. It's a nice unit, and not sure if it's a gamer for dedicated hardware. But I am considering buying it as my first Rane product. I own the Rev 7, Rev 1, S11, and (2)1200 MK7, which all are great but not against Rane's product, so this may be my first Rane purchase. Great job with your presentation 🎉

[@DJLiftOFF]

Thank you man!! I definitely love the Rane 4. Pioneer has great products too, but overall, I like the Rane four over the the Rev7, although I really like the Rev7 as well.

[@TheDjelements]

any tips for the microphone? when i use the controller at my bar and club gigs I've tried different mics and everything but the mic output is terrible . if i keep it flat there's a hum and feedback if i turn down the bass it sounds like I'm talking through a tin can. any help would be appreciated.

[@DJLiftOFF]

I haven’t tested the quality of the mic output just yet, however, I’d definitely recommend connecting directly to the club/bar’s system if possible if you’re having quality issues. I use a Shure QLXD4 microphone and the quality was good with the Rane one, and I haven’t had trouble with any controllers in the past as far as quality. Are you also using a balanced connection, XLR?

[@Dji2stellar-C]

Another honest opinion,.still holding onto my £££ at the moment,.seen a few of these getting sent back with a faulty jog on different forums,.I like the way you can manipulate 1 tune in so many my ways though,.that’s DJing for me,.a quick question,.is there a mixer that blows this away affects wise that I can just add a couple CDJs,or Rane turntables for around the same £1700 price,.it’s a lot of ££££ to fork out for the odd faulty mixer,especially after waiting weeks for delivery,.times ££££,.still a well explained review and still very tempting apart from the faults.

[@thatchinaboi1]

I am waiting for a replacement. Left jog wheel is defective on my Rane Four.

[@FarebrothaChronicle]

Rane Four is cool. A lot of cool features. I like to see you compare that to the Pioneer DJ FLX 10. The FLX 10 has several stem specific features..

[@Johnnyjawbone]

Is it as intuitive though as the Rane 4? I don't think it is. Lovely HD jog displays though.

[@DJLiftOFF]

Def gotta get my hands on the FLX10 soon!

[@DJLiftOFF]

The Four is so fun to use.

[@FarebrothaChronicle]

@@Johnnyjawbone I pre-ordered and now waiting for the FLX 10 to arrive some day.

[@Johnnyjawbone]

@@FarebrothaChronicle Enjoy. It does look like a great controller.

[@QueenG706]

New to learning how to Dj…..Is the Rane four a better choice than the pioneer ddj flx10

[@DJLiftOFF]

I haven’t used the flx10 yet, but I definitely plan to get it sooner than later so I can compare the 2.

[@christhurman1619]

Hey Djliftoff have you gotten the Flx10 yet...I really value your opinion...I'm about to make a decision on the R4 or FLZ 10...need your input...ty in advance!

[@djenskyofficial]

🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@DJLiftOFF]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Javarrol]

how do connect my headphones but hear music from the next track I want to play ... ex: playing music on the left deck but wanting to hear music on the right deck before hand...

[@DJLiftOFF]

You can do that using your cue knob and setting the particular song to cue!

[@Javarrol]

@@DJLiftOFF yes I got it I wasn’t hitting the cue buttons

[@DJLiftOFF]

@@Javarrol 👌🏾👌🏾

[@SONIDOTEQUILA2000]

U HAVE SYNC ON LMAO

[@roymoxley2587]

Do the platters respond as good as a ddjsz is it as good or better

[@DJLiftOFF]

One of my favorite controllers of all time is the SZ2 - they’re slightly similar. The SZ2 is a little more free flowing while the Rane 4 has more resistance. I like the platters on the Four a lot for sure.

[@roymoxley2587]

@@DJLiftOFF thank u for the answer mine arrives next week in here Thailand

[@ramonvaldez8050]

Which one u prefer Rev 7 or Rane 4?

[@DJLiftOFF]

As of now, Rev 7! I like the Rane four a lot too, though.

[@thatchinaboi1]

I am returning my Rane Four and getting a replacement. The left platter on my unit is defective.

[@DJLiftOFF]

Ahhh, always hate when stuff is defective. Def a dope controller tho. Do you like it so far?

[@mazusub8182]

What was defective about it?

[@thatchinaboi1]

​@@DJLiftOFFIt's the best controller for me. I spin Afrobeats, Dancehall, and Soca. The stem split feature has become an indispensable feature.

[@thatchinaboi1]

​@@mazusub8182Registers light touches and back spins inconsistently, unlike the right platter.

[@Dannyfr33sh]

Where is the loop button?

[@DJLiftOFF]

Right next to the pads!

[@CubanStylez101]

This or the Flex 10?

[@DJLiftOFF]

Rane four overall fasho!

[@salajune2978]

I had a bad experience jog wheel. It’s not responding. No support from Rane. I believe many Rane 4 users had this issue. It’s hardware issues

[@DJLiftOFF]

Ahhh got ya. Luckily haven’t had issues with my Rane Four but I know a few DJs that have.

[@salajune2978]

After few comments to Rane they started helping me to fix this issue. They are able to send me new parts to replace faulty parts. Unfortunately they send wrong wrong parts. I requested right platter but they send me left side of jog platter😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 I’m still working on it sort out with Rane. Really frustrating situation I face it…

[@DjTecniq]

If Pioneer would of made the FLX 10 w/capacitive jogs and toggle fx i prob would of bought it. Rane got it right with this one. Mechanical jogs are a nuisance and so noisy imo.

[@DjTecniq]

And I’m not really a fan of Rane either but they did well on this unit.

[@DJLiftOFF]

I feel you! I really wanna try out the FLX10 but I have a feeling I’m going to like the Four better. I wasn’t a “huge” fan of the Rane one, but agreed that this controller is super nice.

[@vasiliszaxaropoulos8726]

😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@DJLiftOFF]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Xolanidj]

Eh, it doesn’t seem to be as impressive as folks are making it out to be. Like someone else said, it’s not a game changer just because it has dedicated stems buttons. They lost me on this one with the platters that look like they should be motorized, but they aren’t. It’s not a bad controller at all, but the turntablist in me had to go with the Rane One.

[@DJLiftOFF]

Motorized platters would have been a nice touch. Also, the stems dedication is nice because you don’t have to replace your sampler or roll. Also, I like the actual instrumental and acapella button because I blend a lot. The splits are also cool if you like to blend in/out acapellas on the same beat or vice versa. Overall, for mixing and blending, nothing compares in my opinion. However, it all depends on your style of DJ’ing.

[@Xolanidj]

@@DJLiftOFF my style is definitely more on the turntablist side. I don’t think the Four is a bad controller or anything. It just doesn’t seem like a game changer. More like some nice upgrades.

[@DJLiftOFF]

@@Xolanidj Yeah, I feel you for sure. I lean heavily toward the turntablist side as well so as much as I enjoy using the Rane Four, my go to will always be full size turntables.

[@Xolanidj]

@@DJLiftOFF I still rock on my 1200’s, but that Rane One feels like the controller version of that.

[@spaceiswater6539]

Such a let down with the platters not having motors.

[@DJLiftOFF]

Yeaaa, it would of been nice to have the motorized platters. But they feel pretty good!

[@hassandjhaboogiespin4550]

Yo!!! LiftOff , i just bought the Rane4, it has So much Going on???😩🥱😂, its Dope!!!!!, just gonna keep it Simple, … trynna get familaur with figuring out the Options w/ the Screen w/ Joystick???, Gotta Get my mic to work, ???? maybe You can Assist???, appreciates u fam, i just put my Technics w/ Phase up, lol, for The Rane 4, 😅 Still Rocking my Tables though!!!!!