If you have experience playing on a Pioneer DJ four-channel mixer, you will feel pretty comfortable on the Mixars Quattro. The majority of the features on both the Quattro and Pioneer DJ’s four-channel mixers are found in quite similar places. Features like the microphone controls, headphone controls, and beat effects controls are found in the same places on both the Quattro and four-channel Pioneer DJ mixers. All in all I like it, and I have used the Pioneers and the Behringer DDM4000 ( I only use mixers for radio). I now do not need a sperate controller for jingles nor for the effects. Use the Serato DJ Pro effects (choose A or B in your effects channels). Takes a little bit of getting used to if you have come off the Pioneer SP1 but you will get the hang of it.

Once VirtualDJ 2020 is launched, a Login Window will appear. Please login with your preferred method from the ones provided. Before updating to macOS 11 Big Sur please take note of whether your Serato DJ Primary hardware is ‘Supported'. If your device is in the ‘In Testing’ or 'Currently unsupported' category, do not update to macOS 11 Big Sur.Please take note while this hardware does work with Serato DJ software on macOS 11 Big Sur, Vestax hardware is discontinued. More information regarding Vestax hardware is available here. The Mixars Quattro features stereo send and return ports that allow you to connect effects units into the mixer. The wet and dry amount can be controlled with the mixer, allowing you to integrate your favourite equipment. Connect your external effects unit, and utilise both your external effects and the built-in effects produce a unique mix. Ideal For Clubs & Home Setups While VirtualDJ can bypass it's timecode engine and use the source of timecode signal as line input, it is also possible to have mixed audio configurations with both Timecode (DVS) and Line-Inputs if special use cases require it. The unit has a pre-defined Audio setup and a special button in the AUDIO tab of Config to provide that. Alternative Audio setups can be applied in the same window. Set the Phono/Line switcher in each input to the appropriate position depending on whether you connected a turntable or cd-player on the step above.

You will find below a small list of the best hardware for digital DJ one can find on the market today. Many of which come with a version of VirtualDJ Limited Edition (LE) so you can immediately start using your controller. NOTE: Some Denon devices listed above, have firmware updaters, editors, or utility software that may not be compatible with macOS 11 Big Sur. Please refer to Denon's support article for more informationOne difference from the Pioneer DJ four-channel layout is that volume controls for the master and booth outputs are located in the middle, much like you would find on many DJ controllers, instead of the top right. VirtualDJ Pro Full is natively compatible with an impressive list of hardware from many manufacturers. And, with the full MIDI compatibility and the open plugin architecture, it can connect to virtually anything. The most interesting part of the performance pads has to be the addition of a transport control mode. This pad mode gives you a play/pause button, a temporary cue button, pitch bend controls, and access to your first four saved cue points. This means you can DJ with just the mixer and your laptop, even if you do not have turntables or CDJs plugged in. I could see this being useful for mobile DJs for gigs that only require a minimal setup. There are three main versions with Ableton Live: Intro, Standard and Suite. Though Intro and Standard are both comprehensive, Suite offers much more, such as 70GB of library sounds, in comparison to Standard's 10GB.

Depending on whether you use Timecode Vinyl (Turntables) or Timecode CDs (CD Players) please perform the following steps: Moving the physical control on your Quattro will now move the position of the corresponding parameter in Ableton. After successfully connecting the Mixars Quattro to Ableton live following the steps above, you can now MIDI map the physical knobs, pads, keys etc on the device to functionality within Ableton Live by doing the following: Currently, there isn’t a comparable product to the Mixars Quattro on the market. For Serato users who have been asking for a modern four-channel mixer with hardware controls for Serato DJ Pro, the Mixars Quattro delivers. It’s built solid, has all of the inputs and outputs a DJ could ask for and comes in at a great price.Rane have combined their best of both worlds of digital and Analogue in the MP2015 rotary mixer. It’s certified for Native Instrument’s scratch DVS system and supported by Serato’s Pro DVS licence. The MP2015 features 4 rotary channels of DVS designed with the influence of the past 40 years of rotary mixer heritage. Rane 2015 has options to connect all four channels via high quality phono stages for turntables. CDJ’s are connected via SPDIF connection or via line level RCAs. Dual USBs are at rear for two computers to be connected simultaneously for changeovers and b2b DJ sets. The 2015 feels solid, with 100% rotary controls and 3 way swept filters on all channels to make an involving DVS experience with both Serato DJ and Traktor Pro 2.

Pioneer DJ have improved the already club standard features of the previous DJM900. The DJM-900NXS2 has 4 phono stages, 24 bit 96khz sound card and 2 USB ports for dual laptop use. It’s also got adjustable fader curves and an FX section evolved brilliantly from its predecessor. There is a further USB send/return to connect an iPad so you can can patch effect apps (such as RMX1000 for iOS) for full emulation of that unit. The DJM-900NXS2 works harmoniously with the CDJ2000NSX2 to make it the ultimate setup for those using Rekordbox. You can also use it in conjunction with Serato DJ Pro, Traktor, and ShowKontrol. The Mixars Quattro is the ideal DJ mixer for professional and home applications. Whether you enjoy DJing in your bedroom, at parties, or playing out, the mixer provides all the essentials you need for creating a powerful and unique mix. Featuring both line/phono outs, and XLR and RCA master outputs, the mixer can be integrated into all setups. Its rugged metal construction ensures durability, whilst its functionality provides versatility, ideal for a DJ of any genre. Features Mixars Quattro offers a variety of different Audio Setups and Operation modes. The possible configurations are described here. Mappings are saved along with your Ableton session. Therefore, if a new session is created, you must re-map all of your controls. Ableton MIDI mappings are one-to-oneThe more advanced counterpart to the Duo, Mixars's Quattro is a four-channel Serato mixer with extensive dedicated controls, including RGB performance pads and Sampler functions. Make sure that the Quattro is connected properly to your computer via USB and that the cable is not damaged. Mobile DJs will probably want to get all-in-one controllers, easy to transport and install anywhere. The effects sections of the Mixars Quattro is a mixed bag. The Quattro has a good selection of effects which includes four channel effects and 14 BPM-synced beat effects which are all post-fader, but overall they don’t sound as good as effects you’d find on Pioneer DJ mixers.