![]() Not the tightest in the world, but it was certainly good enough for me to pull off crabs. Serato DJ Intro offers a crossfader curve control with a sharp curve and lag distance of around 3mm. FadersĪs is the fashion these days, the 45mm crossfader is light and smooth, whereas the 45mm line faders have added tension for tighter mixing. Some jog wheels can get away from you, but the MC2000s are nothing short of amazing, even at this tiny size. The upside of this is that juggling is easier and more accurate. If I were t be picky, because of the tension on the wheels, spinbacks are doable, but short. ![]() ![]() ![]() They can of course be used for pitch bending via the vinyl mode button, and in this respect I found myself using them more than the pitch bend buttons to correct mixes. They’re super smooth and ultra responsive, giving an incredibly tight feel for even the harshest of scribbles, and release without delay when you let go. That said, these solid feeling touch sensitive mini marvels are really rather good. It’s a small unit, so logically you get small jog wheels. Let’s break the hardware down into its constituent parts before attacking the software. It’s a minor point, but it’s the kind of thing that stops units from being truly great. I feel it would have been much better to move the pitch up a little (there’s room) and pop the pitch bend buttons underneath. I have become quite used to units with proper symmetry, but the MC2000 does a weird thing with the pitch faders in that they’re sat on the outer edges (cool), but the pitch bend and vinyl buttons are at odds. Layout wise, it’s a slightly odd almost but not quite symmetrical affair. In this case it doesn’t matter, but it’s noted nonetheless. An interesting trait that Denon exhibits is not lining up EQs and fader channels. There was a time when the area above the decks was a bit of a free for all, but now things seem to be settling down to a logical layout. It adopts the standard of a mixer and 2 decks. I’m becoming less convinced about plastic pots vs metal, but I was happy to see them, and it gives me a feeling of trust that this is a quality unit. As discussed above, it’s mostly metal, and that includes under the faceplate too – sturdy metal pots throughout which was a surprise for me, but very welcome. Quality: Taking into account the price, the build of the MC2000 is very good indeed. This is a full metal chassis and faceplate with a decent plastic trim. Some are without a doubt cheap and disposable, but not the MC2000. Heavy: I tire of the very wrong opinion that controllers are disposable plastic toys. I think it’s time for manufacturers to start looking at ways to make these things thinner. It’s a good job that those pots are metal after all. The pots are tall, and the body is thick, making this not the easiest squeeze into a messenger bag. One thing to note – it’s actually quite deep. Granted, there are times where it can get a little claustrophobic but nothing too bad once you get used to it. Small: While the controller market spirals off into the realms of cramming too much into a small space, the MC2000 is a diminutive unit that seems to have the essentials in a small space but not at the expense of usability. I can’t immediately point at anything and shout “NO”. Thankfully, a more grid-like approach has been taken here and it’s all the better for it. While Denon products have always been over-endowed with features, the layouts have often felt like a pin-the-control-on-the-product exercise. They were:ĭenon: Unmistakably so as well. I always try to write down the first few things that pop into mind. Being fully MIDI, it can be mapped to all DJ software, and at the time of writing comes with an upgrade path to the full Serato DJ package for $129, or $199 with a full copy of Serato Video. It’s a 2 channel bus powered unit, with a built-in audio interface and a complete feature set including loops, hot cues, samples and effects. The Denon DJ MC2000 is a Serato DJ Intro powered controller. So now seems like the ideal time to have a look at this tidy lump of DJ goodness and see if the upgrade from the supplied software is worthwhile or not. Coming with Serato’s DJ Intro software, the upgrade path to Serato DJ has been released. Well when I say entry-level, the new Denon DJ MC2000 controller feels anything but entry-level. A string of solid higher end releases has ben topped off with a unit that unashamedly pitches itself at the more entry-level end of the market. The Denon brand has seen a resurgence in recent times.
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