Four Channels of Unyielding Control for the Modern DJ
As performance becomes an increasingly higher priority for DJs, so does accessibility via livestreaming, whether at home, in the studio, or on the road. With so much potential for visibility, Rane understood that the modern DJ needs a powerful, versatile, connected, and inspiring controller. Enter: Four, the aptly-named 4-channel, all-in-one performance powerhouse. An overhauled interface design masterfully integrates form and function, providing straightforward access to a suite of creative FX, performance tools, deep Serato and DVS compatibility, and more. A flexible slew of connectivity options and high-quality audio processing technology ensures you’re always heard at your best, whether on the stage or streaming from home. DJs at Sweetwater are enamored with the Stem-Split feature — a first-of-its-kind tool for quickly separating Serato Stems, giving you even more control over your mix.
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Serato-fueled performance like never before
Rane and Serato go way back, so it’s only appropriate that the Four DJ Controller would be the home of an innovative new way to mix with Serato Stems. Dedicated “Acapella” and “Instrumental” buttons on each deck let you quickly break out Stems, while the accompanying pad mode allows for dynamic juggling of track parts. The exclusive new Stem-Split feature means actively toggling Stems from tracks and breaking them out to separate channels, granting greater control of each song and abounding with creative opportunity. Four has two external line/phono inputs to incorporate external decks, but its DVS-enabled design provides access to the full suite of Serato DJ Pro, Pitch ‘n Time, and Serato FX.
Tools for total audio enrichment
Being no stranger to the power of audio texturizing tools, Four is loaded with 22 FX that can be triggered with the tactilely-satisfying paddles, allowing for quick, customizable, and intuitive assignment. Everything from classic reverb and echo to exciting new choices like Riser, Recycler, Scale Down, and more can be applied to individual Stems or assigned to any of the four dedicated channel FX knobs. If you’re performing with Serato FX, Four lets you painlessly change between onboard and software FX tools without skipping a beat. Each channel has its own 3-band EQ, with USB and line-input sources easily toggled from the mixer.
An intuitive and inspiring interface
Having access to a laundry list of performance tools is only as helpful as said tools are accessible. Fortunately, Rane took the necessary steps to ensure that Four’s broad-reaching capabilities were never too far away and wouldn’t overwhelm the core mechanics of playing a great set. Each highly reactive, 8.5-inch capacitive jog wheel uses center areas to display the information you need, including waveform, tempo, pitch values, Hot Cue markers, and much more, all in vivid, full color. Each deck has its own set of eight performance pads (totaling 16 for the unit), accompanied by OLED screens to actively display which FX or tools are assigned to each pad. Its Mag Four XF crossfader can have its tension freely adjusted, allowing you to dial and personalize your performance profile.
Rane Four 4-channel DJ Controller Features:
- First-of-its-kind controller gives you unparalleled control of Serato Stems, including the Stem-Split function that automatically breaks out compatible tracks to their channels
- 4 channels of simultaneous control include deep Serato compatibility and DVS-enabled performance modes
- 8.5-inch full-size capacitive touch platters include vivid, full-color displays to provide integral track information without compromising performance space or feel
- 16 assignable performance pads have dedicated OLED displays to provide real-time info on available FX and tools
- 2 line/phono inputs accommodate external decks or turntables to easily integrate with other home, club, or studio systems
- Dual USB connectivity makes transitions a breeze while allowing for extensive connectivity
- 22 performance FX are easily accessed via paddle-triggers
- Per-channel FX allow for precise control of each channel’s aural textures
- Cutting-edge Serato integration means seamless access to Serato software FX, DJ Pro, and Pitch ‘n Time features
- High-fidelity DAC and DSP mean your mix is always firing on all cylinders
- Extensive I/O suite makes for highly-customizable signal management, including booth, headphone, and main outputs, as well as external audio input
- Mag Four XF crossfader is fully tension-adjustable, personalizing your performance experience
