Scratch Set Using Denon DN-S3700 and Korg Zero4

[happyhappy2happy]

@DJDoubleBass

2 questions, 1. how do you find the "latency" i don't know if i am truly using the word properly, and 2. by what percentages can you change the pitch in each direction?

[DJDoubleBass]

@happyhappy2happy As far as latency, the DN-S3700's are pretty tight. Tight enough in fact, that I truly don't feel ANY lag using the spinning platter to manipulate tracks. I really need to upload another video showing some nastier scratches that better show off the platter. There are 4 settings for adjusting pitch. +/-6%, +/-10%, +/-16%, and +/-100%. The 6% setting is in increments of .02%. The 10% and 16% settings are in increments of .05%. The 100% setting is in increments of 1%.

[MyDjsem]

puta cabron mi respeto esa mierda te quedo sick

[hauntedzebra]

dude! that was fan-fucking-fastic! smooth, and ballin.

[jigibao]

watched this wid 100 times end allways fresh again end again... i love dn-s3700 ,great dec's...

[DJDoubleBass]

@jigibao Thanks! Yeah the DN-S3700 is my fav.

[HuntedHouseMusic]

checkout my mix...

[Madsen188]

Where can i buy a flight like the one you have :)

[DJDoubleBass]

@Madsen188 Guitar Center has them for example. If you wanted to order one, I know that DJ Deals dot com has them as well.

[djsanils]

dude what is the track , very nice vibe to it

[djsanils]

dude what is the track , very nice vibe to it

[AjpDns1200]

1.27 and 1.29 it seems to me as if there is lag

[DJDoubleBass]

@AjpDns1200 It does sound like it. I'm positive that it was not lag though, it was a dirty slow cut (=

[djslimtownsville]

@DJDoubleBass yep, cus there is no lag on my 2 dns3700's. best decks ive ever owned. period!

[t8mer]

HAAARD.

[demiro123]

i love that eeee sample lol

[mggevo]

nothing can still %100 alter the true joy of turntables and records however serato is awesome for me and i respect everyone who put their time on making music.

[PatMacRandal]

usb is on the back, design fault alert!!

[DJDoubleBass]

@PatMacRandal I see your point, but I disagree. I like it on the back of the player because I can insert the USB drive, then leave it out of the way. When the USB dock is on the top, the drive can get in the way and sometimes be bumped or broken.

[PatMacRandal]

@DJDoubleBass ohh yeah, never though of that good point :)

[darkar999]

@DJDoubleBass

which is exactly why people don't like the usb on the cdj 2000 or 900 it gets in your way alot more than you would like .....

[djslimtownsville]

@PatMacRandal. would you prefer it on the top like the cdj's so you can accidentally break it off halfway through a crazy gig... i think not. i own both dns and cdj, i prefer it on the back thank you.

[PatMacRandal]

@djslimtownsville i suspose its a matter of opinion, i have two american audio radius 2000, and multiple small memory sticks instead of hard drives, so i like to be able to swap and change quickly, for hard drives it makes sense to be fair

[djdiligence]

i just use cds bud a hate laptop djs there fake.

[GROMSF]

@djdiligence cds are pretty lame. I prefer final scratch or Serato than some cd player with rotating platter, that's just stupid.

[djdiligence]

and u have fun and ur gd with what u use am no a hater got much respect gd stuff :D

[djdiligence]

awsome skillz mukka :D its all about havin fun when scratchin!

[djdiligence]

Rane mixers are better for scratchin.

[DJDoubleBass]

@djdiligence Indeed, but I wanted 4 channels, effects, and MIDI. I've got an Innofader that I was planning on dropping in the Zero4 to make it a beast :)

[DjChriss509]

Awesome

[benjoe999]

nice

[BASSBOY9888]

fuuuukinnnn sickkkkk

[olsonr]

i wish i had 2k to get a setup... shit is expensiveeee

[1nnovate]

Why did you buy a Zero4 if you weren't going to use the integrated interface?

[DJDoubleBass]

@1nnovate I got the Zero 4 with that as a future option...because I will probably venture into software eventually.

Other than that, the big thing was it being a 4 channel scratch mixer. Effects rock as a bonus. Plus, it's compatible with the Innofader, which makes it even more of a monster 4 channel scratch mixer.

[1nnovate]

@DJDoubleBass Ah, I see. Just kind of confused me because I thought you had no plan to use the soundcard.

[jigibao]

i cant stop listening...great done...

[jigibao]

FUCK!!! you are real artist on this machines....B R A V O ...im impressed...

[311teen101]

that shit is tight

[Svensken91]

i like it :)

[TheRichardsalvador79]

dude you don't use any dj software for your denon dns3700? thank you

[DJDoubleBass]

@TheRichardsalvador79:

I do not use any software right now. I am the only DJ that I know that still actually uses CDs. I do use the USB ability on the 3700s though.

CDs generally are pretty reliable, as long as you take care of them. I keep misc. stuff on the USB drives, like brand new tunes that I don't have on disc, scratch samples etc.

Only using my laptop for occasional requests, mostly using my 3700s, means high reliability. If I had an AWESOME laptop, then I'd consider Traktor.

[DJDoubleBass]

Also, if I got Traktor, not only could I use the 3700s as spinning platter MIDI controllers, but I can use the Korg Zero4's "Traktor Ready" features....which in a nutshell pretty much means that the Zero4's built in sound card is completely seamless with Traktor.

[bigdaddybrazil]

@DJDoubleBass Hey! I use CDs. Keep it real bro. Althought "real" would by vinyl, but no one cares about vinyl anymore.

[djdiligence]

@DJDoubleBass a dont use software ether mate a think laptop djs are shit and its a fake way of showin tallent a real dj finds the track opends the table puts the disk in finds the track then beat matches it then cues it sets it up and fires it in with control and skill thats a real dj to me other than that a would say to all the laptop djs mibi u will proove more with showin more than scrollin thro a libery.

[djslimtownsville]

@djdiligence well said!

[djdiligence]

@djslimtownsville cheerz

[TheRichardsalvador79]

dude whats the best dj software to use with dns 3700? traktor or serrato? thanks dude, i need ur expertise with dns 3700

[DJDoubleBass]

@TheRichardsalvador79:

According to Denon, the DN-S3700 is "NOT Natively Supported by Serato at this time..."

But it IS:

"Natively Supported by DEX"

&

"Natively Supported by VDJ"

I heard that the 3700 DOES work with Traktor.

So between Serato and Traktor, I'd put my money on Traktor.

[vannelite]

pioneer cdj1000 mk3

[blazefager]

Where can I download the scratch sounds you use?? Does anyone know the names of good sample sounds or CDs i can buy specifically for cool scratch sounds?? THANKS!

[DJDoubleBass]

Check out DJ Vajra. He has a website, but I can't link it on here. He has a free download of some scratch samples that you can use. That's where these came from.

I gotta say that DJ Vajra is a great guy, and a great DJ.

[tungscrx]

@blazefager

i see this asked everywhere on here.

I personnally would just buy one good scratch record like haw hee haw breaks by q-bert.. rip it. and....

you wont regret it.

[rogahiznumba1]

what mixer is that?

[rogahiznumba1]

dont reply, i jus noticed it said on tha title, my bad

[wowerman]

hi.I have exactly same setup.How did you setup midi channles in denon decks for virtual dj?midi channel set -1 for both?unit no set-1 for both?

[TribalSMD]

Where do you got this sound to scratch?

[ShyChild4180466]

hi, i am in need of some cdj's purely for scratching and the odd spoken word or two. Now im a bit short on money at the moment and im wondering is it possible to scratch/ spin a cd with spoken word with just one deck and a mixer for the time being, i know it sounds hell rookie but im new to this stuff.

Thanks.

[Siguy999]

I don't know the correct term I call it cue-start or cue-play. When mixing and you hold the cue button and your on beat, hit the play button and it continues to play from that point not stutter back to the original cue point. Does the 3700 do that? anyone

[Essae21]

hey man, love the setup, i have the Zero4 as well, I personally believe its one of the best mixers out there, the only place where the DJM800 beats the ZERO4 in is build quality, but if the ZERO4 is cared for, im sure it'll last a long time.

Anyways the main question, I really wanted to know where you got the coffin from? Ive been searching long and hard for a case like that for my Zero4!

Thanks man!

[DJDoubleBass]

I don't think you tube will allow me to say, because I've tried to respond 3 times, so I'll say that the name starts with guitar and ends with center, which was local too. They price matched a place online as well. The brand is odyssey, model number FZGS12CDJW.

It's a tight fit however, so just be prepared for that. If you were to use the 1/4" booth outputs for example, it almost damages the plugs...I've purchased right angle adapters for this purpose.

[Essae21]

Thanks bro!

[kickshield]

is korg 4 good for mixing house music and techno?

[DJDoubleBass]

I love mixing house and techno with my Zero4. There's plenty of effects for long mixes to blend with over time, filter sweeps, mild or deep flanger effects, and great isolator effects with the EQs as well.

I like having the separate effects bank set to delay, with a timing of either 3/4 or 16/16. I'll do occasional stabs with that effect using the wet/dry fader on certain accents.

That alongside the channel's effect set on flanger is also great for accents using the effect on/off switch.

[tungscrx]

awesome for Techno! auto bpm grabs it great. so u can use the sampler. and the delays and reverbs work a treat for techno.

[kickshield]

buy djm 800

[kickshield]

thanks for the answer

[wowerman]

hey.i have pair of denon 3700 now,i am just about to buy mixer with descent effects and midi.would you say zero4 over pioneer djm700?

[DJDoubleBass]

That's tough. In my opinion, the Pioneer DJM700, has a better quality build (and higher price) than the Korg Zero 4, but the Korg Zero 4 has much better effects.

It all depends on preference.

[rogahiznumba1]

go for the dn-x1700

[wowerman]

too expensive for me now

[kickshield]

does dns 3700 had a feature where you can isolate the music from acapella? thanks!

[DJDoubleBass]

The closest thing that the 3700 can do to that, is the "filter" effect. There's high, mid and low filter effects to choose from, controlled by a wet/dryness knob on the player.

The mid filter can isolate mid frequencies, which gets a good bit of the vocal, but it still isolates some of the mid range music along with it. It doesn't sound exactly like a truly acapella track, but it's a cool effect to have that may get the job done.

[kickshield]

thanks bro.this video has some serious skill----denon should cut you a fat cheque

[kickshield]

hi, what track is the yeah echo?

[DJDoubleBass]

It's from DJ Vajra's "Scratch Record For Digital DJs." It's a free zip file high quality download from his site, which routes to his myspace. It's like his vinyl scratch record that he put out, which has a drum side, and a cuts side...but digitally. The "yeah" came from one of the scratch samples on the "cuts" track.

I must add that DJ Vajra is a great DJ, and a cool guy.

[straattoo]

On all videos i've watched they always have a mixer, i mean, cant you learn how to scratch etc with only the DN-S3700? I mean, im a beginner aswell, and i will buy some cheap shit, thou this is the cheapest i've found so far that also is used by better dj's. Please pm me if you know anything cheap or anything at all. Thanks for readin!

[josh0094]

whats that beat?

[DJDoubleBass]

Gucci Mane - Pillz

[TH3xM3DIC]

hey man im starting to get in to the whole DJing and scratching scene. I already have a mixer and a PA. What would I need now? I was lookin at some CD players, like the Numark AXIS 9 Tabletop. so message me with some tips. i would deff appreciate it.

[Spicylatin]

i'd recommend u to get some denon 1000 or 1200, radius 1000, or if u want smtg dat'll last u long, cdj'200 or used 400's/800's.... trust me.. is started with the cdj200 and even though i cudnt scratch, they were reliable for mixing which is what i mainly do! i suck at scratch lol! here in korea...its hard to come acroos dj gear cheaply!

[jussvicious]

Dude stay away from those Numarks. I had a pair that worked fine for awhile then they quit reading cd's and skipping all the time....a nightmare! I went with the dn-s1000 which are the bomb but now I gotta have the 3700! Good luck

[funkyDJmiguel]

im using traktor pro for som time now and auto loop funtions is spot on i had ago on the 3700 for atleast 5hours and must say auto loops aint dead on but they got that adjustin bottons to perfect it i think the 3700 are the best out there without goin to extreme costs

[DJDoubleBass]

That's awesome. I'd love to try out Traktor with this setup that I'm using now. The adjustments are excellent on the manual looping as well.

[funkyDJmiguel]

nice scratchin mate im lookin to buy a pair of denons 3700 ive tested both 3700 and the cdj1000 and i must say the denons r much better and cheaper! im likin the bpm lock on them too and auto loops are very handy when mixin tracks with short intros

one questions can u actually save loops onto the internal hard drive? and have u had any problems wid them so far wb

[DJDoubleBass]

I'll be honest. They have a little trouble reading MP3 discs that r just raw files. I need 2 see if they read MP3 discs easier with ITUNES or if scanned with the included software. I'll bet that if the MP3's are scanned, then it wouldn't take the occasional reloading for the 3700's to read the MP3 disc.

I use the manual looping ALL the time, and it works GREAT. The hot cues are great too, not sure about the auto looping.

Also not sure about saving loops, but maybe with a thumb drive.

[DJDoubleBass]

I use manual looping because of mixing hiphop funk and rock which is not as consistent with BPM counters as house or "4-to-the-floor"

File searching on these players is SO fast it's SICK. The dial is an great design. Searching within a track is consistent and fast too.

THE PLATTER IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME....and is highly recommended.

I've never used the included software, but I would expect that if the tracks were put through the software first, then everything would be a bit more seamless.

[jussvicious]

I saw another guy on youtube that said his cd's started to skip after awhile...just wondering if you had any issues with these decks at all??? Thanks

[kirkstate]

Denon should cut you a check for this demo .. this the best so far ! word sun !

[sean11901]

officially my favorite video on youtube! lmao 1. bcs it has the new denon turtables! 2. you did a great job!

[DJDoubleBass]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[XBASS247]

their look god but piooner have made their name just like techinics ,we all know some stanton decks perform better then an 1210 , but its just the same denon vs piooner ,its to late for dennon now

[bangbrothers415]

well in fact denon made the first ever cd deck, and was the equipment of choice in all aerly clubs, the main reason pioneer became industry standard, was because pioneer very cleverly supllied them to all the big clubs in ibiza, then other clubs followed suit, then the bedroom d.js followed suit. there have always been more features on a denon than a pioneer, plus they are cheaper, im a denon man can u tell lol!! sorry rant over!

[jrburgerx]

I definitely agree with you my man. Pioneer's are great decks but they are over-rated and no way as good as the Denon's! Maybe if they had the spinning platter but i hear Denon owns the patent to that!

[ProjectAccendo]

Sure? I kinda like the design of the DN-X1700. But I don't know when comes out,

and it might end up being more expensive.

I am anyways getting the DN-S3700.

[ProjectAccendo]

Zero 4 or the DN-X1700?

[DJSEvEN72]

3700 all the way, it's the future, mk3 are stoneage now.

and yeah ive oned 3500, great set of players, mk3s are nice also, but i think they are way to xpensive if you look at what you get, i bought my sets @ 2006, cheap, and now they cost a arm and a leg.

i can almost buy 2, 3700 if i sell one of my mk3s *lol*

Stoneage or Future, what would you choose, it's no rocketsiencem now is it.

great vids man

/S

[xolotl9000]

mixer????

[3insanity]

Korg Zero 4

[NTStreppel]

cool vid,have to say...would you do me a favor and tell me how the 3700 is in midi mode?

[Stinger401]

Respect.

[bstrdkilla]

i have two 3500s and dns 1500 s and a korg kp3.

good for now but i really want the 3700s.

[untiground]

absolutely same shit ))))

[bangbrothers415]

nice set up, i got a dns3000 and a dns1200, that new platter looks amazin!! the one on the dns3000 is all floppy like belt drive

[DjLinux93]

good... from italy... best consolle ever

[djtodd12002]

im getin the 3700s on wed. nice mixing bro...

[Narzod]

Awesome!! I have the Zero 4 + 3500s . I'm trading in my 35s for the 37s. Thanks so much for posting .

[dougieomega]

Hey man, are you using any dj software with the zero 4? If so, which? I'm having problems midi mapping mine to virtual dj 5.2... I sure could use some help, A link, or web page that deals with mapping the zero 4 to virtual dj...

[DJRR24]

btw, what DJ case/coffin is that? i wanna get one my Denon S-3700 and Pioneer DJM700k

[DJRR24]

dude, what's the name of the first track?

[DJDoubleBass]

Gucci Mane's - Pillz

[DJJayStoneMusic]

WOW! Im not a scratch Dj, but that was realy impressive!

Nice job mate! :)

P.S. I also have the 3700's! Amazing peace of equipment! ;)

[MixDting]

compard the pioneer cdj 1000s???

[DJDoubleBass]

Definitely. I was close several times to getting a set of 1000s, but would cringe every time I looked at the price.

I prefer the feel of the 3700s over the 1000s any day. A turntable with spinning vinyl feel. Not to mention they're several hundred dollars less.

[spazzmadic]

Nice, thanx for posting this...

[djsarge]

even thought 1000's are the club standard in the u.s and even uk i've heard... the price gave me ulcers so i rocked the 3500.