![]() So far, the Denon MCx8000 is a winner and I HIGHLY recommend it! It will be interesting to see if Engine 1.5 can be an alternative to having to use a laptop. I do plan on further testing the unit before I use it at a live gig. It performed very well especially considering that SDJ 1.8.2 doesn't support core duo processors! I even tested the MCx8000 using an older laptop (mid 2009 MBP OSX 10.8.5 2.8 Core Duo 8GB RAM 500 GB SSD). Another thing to point out is that I'm using a maxed out Mac Book Pro (mid 2012 MBP OSX 10.8.5 2.6 i7 Quad 16GB RAM 750GB internal HD). I wasn't sure if this is by design or not so I put in a help ticket to Serato Support just in case. The only issue I found was that the hardware master volume knob does not affect the SDJ master volume. I also ran the Pitch N Time plug in and Mix Emergency 2.7.1 at the same time. I purposely switched between Engine 1.5 and SDJ 1.8.2 constantly to see if I would experience any issues. Happily, the Denon MCx8000 ran smoothly for the entire 3 hours of testing. That means I need to be able to depend on the unit with no freezes or crashes. ![]() I don't care how good a controller looks or how well built it is unless it performs extremely well. As you might already have guessed… Denon's build quality is excellent! Lastly, the four channel mixer is well laid out. The Keymode feature is extremely fun to use as well. This controller sports 8 pads per side that are multicolored, velocity sensitive and they feel great!. Well done Denon! Another plus are the pads. ![]() The led light around the platter can also be turned off. The brake and touch sensitivity can be adjusted. To say that Denon exceeded my expectations is an under statement!! The MCx8000's platters are solid and responsive. I prefer the feel of vinyl or direct drive platters like those found in the Denon sc3900s. I'm usually not a fan of most platters on controllers. I was pleasantly surprised! The fader can also be replaced with a mini innofader. ![]() Denon's stock cross fader on the MCx8000 is smooth and has a really good sharp cut. All music tag info like name, artist, bpm, key and the music wave forms can be easily seen. ![]() I do wish the screens where larger and touch sensitive but overall they serve their purpose well. The 4.3 inch screens are detailed and bright. The unit is SOLID with an all metal construction. There is a lot to talk about so I will break it down into two categories… build quality and performance. Previously, I downloaded Engine 1.5 and set up a couple of playlists to test the unit out. As soon as I got it home, I unboxed it and set it up. My Denon MCx8000 finally arrived yesterday. ![]()
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