Denon DJ SC LIVE 4 - Demo & Review

The not-too-secret new all-in-one units have now officially launched!⁠⁠
🔽 SC LIVE 4 - 4 channel all-in-one features 🔽⁠
• 7” touchscreen display⁠
• 8 Performance Pads per deck, letting you control Serato DJ Pro Pad Modes⁠
• 6” capacitive-touch jog wheels that display track information⁠
• Built-in speaker monitors with dedicated volume control⁠
• Dedicated BPM and Sweep FX sections⁠
• Dual microphone connectivity⁠
• XLR and RCA master outputs⁠⁠
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🔽 SC LIVE 2 - 2 channel all-in-one features 🔽⁠
• 7” touchscreen display⁠
• 4 Performance Pads per deck, letting you control Serato DJ Pro Pad Modes
• 6” capacitive-touch jog wheels⁠
• Built-in speaker monitors with dedicated volume control⁠
• Dedicated BPM and Sweep FX sections⁠
• XLR and RCA master outputs⁠
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0:00 - Intro
0:07 - Overview
0:52 - Layout
1:52 - Audio Sources & Streaming Services
3:07 - Deck Layout
5:57 - Performance Pads
7:32 - Mixer
9:18 - Speaker Monitors
10:55 - FX
12:34 - Screen & Menu Options
15:46 - Lighting
16:24 - Inputs & Outputs
17:07 - Final Thoughts
18:35 - Pricing
20:09 - Outro

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⭐ MIXES ⭐

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[tetrahedron]

If you want a standalone unit, Denon is definitely ahead of the "competition". And since there is a club standard, Denon made the right strategy to follow the layout. We should also appreciate the effort put into all the integrations with third party services. Honestly, I think Denon is doing way more for us as Pioneer, serving us low budget controllers. Thank you for the review. It's a real standalone controller and I'll buy it for Christmas. :)

[m-stat]

2024 - and I still rock and love mine.
1190€ here in Germany. An absolute steal!

[MrKuken]

So, I've been using the SC Live 4 since December now, and I have to say I love it. To the point where I'm selling my Prime 4. I'm a bedroom DJ these days (throwing a party here and there - I've dj'ed for over 15 years back in the late 80's and 90's until I got married, kids, etc.) and this controller is just perfect for me. I don't have enough space to have my P4 ready to be used at all time. And having to plug it to speakers, etc. is discouraging when you have 10-15 minutes to spare on quick mixing and/or scratching.
The SC Live 4 is almost perfect for me. I switch it on, and voilà ! I can have fun for a few minutes. It has all the bells and whistles that I would expect: a more standard club layout (never been able to really enjoy the P4 layout), integrated wifi with multiple possibilities, a small but great touchscreen, usable and convenient information on the jobwheels, a descent crossfader for scratching, 4 channels, pads, fx, etc. to work on my creativity... and can easily be brought to bigger venues thanks to its okish connectivity.
The built-in speakers are really good for my usage. I've tried them in a tiny party with some friends and frankly, they were great until we needed more "umph". IMO, don't expect to throw a party with them, even if it's only for a handful of people who want to dance.
It certainly is more "plasticky" than the P4, but it doesn't feel cheap at all.
I'll keep my Rane One when I need a more turntablist session to remind me of ol' good times, but for everything else, the SC Live 4 is exactly what I need to get back into mixing/scratching during my precious spare time. And if I need to DJ at the few parties I go to. For someone who stopped DJing in the early 2000's, I have so much fun discovering how creative this piece of equipment allows me to be! Gosh, I wish I had that back in the days when I needed to be mobile!

[theweddingspinner]

Great review.
im a full time Wedding and events DJ and tried the various pioneer RX models before moving to the prime 4. Which was an absolute game changer and being able to completely remove the laptop and also stream was incredible. The prime is probably 4 years old now and several of the buttons (including the really important view button) have deteriorated and even fallen into the casing.
So I was basically looking for a back up to cover the prime going away for repair and service. This actually ( although I initially poo poo'd the idea of onboard speakers) looks really perfect for the price point. There are things I don't use on the prime at all like the zone output or the entire effects panel at the top. So the effects down the side of the mixer are very welcome.
The speakers had me worried but you know what. i don't normally set up monitors when I'm mixing at weddings so the added benefit of being to pop them on for a quick check if it gets a little noisy are actually quite a useful idea.
I think I'm sold...

cheers

[pixelpret]

I have been a DJ since the good old times when vinyl was big. A few weeks ago I bought one of these and I love it. The build in speakers are a great feature to put the console anywhere you like. This is the first Denon gear I have ever owned and it is great. Thank you for the quality review.

[pwertiger]

I've been looking into standalone units more and more, Denon has so much more to offer than for example Pioneer which floats on its "industry standard" boat with not much innovation. When it comes to speakers built into the deck it gives out a feel of a "party toy" rather than pro equipment, they would fit better in a product like Denon Prime GO - portable with battery power.
Thanks for the review, I'm considering swapping my SX3 to this one.

[LocarioDJ]

Hi all, i was using a FLX6 some months ago, i adquired this product. Must say the speakers are some personal use for bedroom, right. But i am impressed with the solid build materials rather than the plastic of the FLX6 product. Atm happy with this. I was looking for a standalone product and this product fits my needs perfectly, for use in small parties and for my personal use, perfect product.

[Ruby_Mullz]

I’m thinking of upgrading to this from my DDJ-400s. The pads and effect button are the same where they’re clicky and the streaming being built in is so good! It’s just the price is so much for me as a uni student! It’s just the 4 channels and streaming is what I need.

[nickpalandjian]

Rekordbox analyzed tracks will work on this unit. I have done so personally. And I think it’s great to have a layout like pioneer. Healthy competition will force innovation out of them! I have this controller and it’s awesome.

[boudicca-drumbass]

Really don't understand the hate just because there are onboard speakers. You can turn them off and use your own if your not keen. This is a very well priced 4 channel unit and I've just bought it 👍

[speedyg]

Dennon has always been above the rest as far as I am concerned. I used to own the MC6000 and am looking at getting back into the mix. This will be a tremendous bang for the buck.

[peterlee]

If the speakers are the same as the mixstream pro there a great addition for a quick mix or just playing some playlists whilst chilling you wouldn't exactly use them in a club setting or party setting I like the design and the feature set denon is lightyears ahead of pioneer atm with engine os

[brandonerickson]

I just got mine. I’ve tried out at home and I love it. My first gig with it is next weekend and I’m stoked to use it!

[Nexkex]

I use SC5000 and X1800 and they are still great after many years of use. This SC LIVE 4 would be a great replacement if one is thinking of downsizing but wanting to keep the same similar feeling.

[xobano]

I just got mine today and boy oh boy Im in love with it already

[SinfidelityMusic]

The one thing that’s stopped me buying the prime 4, u can’t use the onboard fx for external source inputs like turntables.
And now we have a promising bit of kit but no dedicated phono inputs
I guess I’ll keep waiting till they get it right

[pglukhov]

Great device and THANK YOU for your amazing videos as always! Definitely not enough for me to upgrade from my Prime2, but I understand that's not really Denon's intent here.

[stevenrutherford]

this seems like the best option out there. deeeef thinking about making the switch

[JG-zgry]

Great video as always guys. Good to see brands pushing in different directions an expanding their ranges! Not sure why people have to moan about it? If u don't want it then don't buy it 😂 to me looks great as a device capable of having your phone plugged in or streaming SoundCloud for you and your mates an still capable of hooking up to a bigger system 👍

[travishanson]

Automating lighting control is a nice feature. Definitely going on the list of things to upgrade to. I'm just getting back into DJ'ing. I'm used to a rane 4 channel mixer, 2 cd decks and 2 mini disc decks with no bells and whistles from back in the day. Learning now the modern tricks and tools using an entry level pioneer controller.