User Guide
Manual Version v2.0.0
English
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................... 5
Support .............................................................................................. 5
Product Registration ......................................................................................... 5
Devices & File Analysis ...................................................................... 6
Configuration ..................................................................................... 6
Features .................................................................................... 7
PRIME 4 ............................................................................................. 7
Top Panel .......................................................................................................... 7
Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 12
Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 13
PRIME 2 ............................................................................................ 14
Top Panel ........................................................................................................ 14
Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 18
Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 18
PRIME GO ......................................................................................... 19
Top Panel ........................................................................................................ 19
Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 23
Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 23
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Operation ............................................................................... 24
Touchscreen Overview .................................................................... 24
Performance View ........................................................................................... 24
Track Overview & Waveform ........................................................................................ 24
Central Library Preview .................................................................................................. 27
Toolbar.............................................................................................................................. 27
Library View .................................................................................................... 28
Platter Display Overview .................................................................. 30
Performing ........................................................................................ 31
Loading Tracks ................................................................................................ 31
Searching & Filtering Tracks ............................................................................ 32
Editing Playlists ................................................................................................ 33
Playlist Deck .................................................................................................... 34
Playback & Cueing .......................................................................................... 35
Looping & Beat-Jumping ................................................................................ 36
Syncing & Pitch Adjustment ............................................................................ 36
Pad Modes ...................................................................................................... 37
Hot Cue Mode ................................................................................................................. 37
Loop Modes .................................................................................................................... 37
Roll Mode ......................................................................................................................... 38
Slicer Mode ...................................................................................................................... 38
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Control Center ................................................................................. 39
Parameters ..................................................................................................... 39
PRIME 4 ............................................................................................................................ 39
PRIME 2 ............................................................................................................................ 40
PRIME GO ......................................................................................................................... 41
User Profile...................................................................................................... 42
Settings ........................................................................................................... 44
PRIME 4 ............................................................................................................................ 44
PRIME 2 ............................................................................................................................ 46
PRIME GO ........................................................................................................................ 47
Source ............................................................................................................. 49
Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................ 49
Record ............................................................................................................ 50
Engine Lighting ................................................................................................ 51
Settings ............................................................................................................................. 52
Appendix ................................................................................ 53
SATA Drive Installation ..................................................................... 53
FX Parameters ................................................................................. 54
PRIME 4 .......................................................................................................... 54
PRIME 2/PRIME GO ........................................................................................ 57
Technical Specifications ................................................................... 59
PRIME 4 .......................................................................................................... 59
PRIME 2 .......................................................................................................... 61
PRIME GO ....................................................................................................... 63
Trademarks & Licenses ................................................................... 65
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your PRIME hardware. At Denon DJ, we know how serious music is to you. That’s why we
design our equipment with only one thing in mind—to make your performance the best it can be. We’re honored and
excited to play a part in your musical & creative DJ journey!
Support
For the latest information about this product (documentation, technical specifications, system requirements, compatibility
information, etc.) and product registration, visit denondj.com.
For additional product support, visit denondj.com/support.
Product Registration
Your product may include exclusive software and/or promotions which can only be accessed by registering your new
product on the Denon DJ website.
To check eligibility and access the available content, please register your product by following the instructions below:
1. Visit denondj.com and click Account.
2. Click Sign In to access your existing account, or create a new account.
3. Once signed in, click Register New Product.
4. Enter the product serial number into the box and click Check Serial.
5. Complete the form and click Register Your Product.
6. Upon successful registration, any applicable software downloads, exclusive content, and promotional offers will
be shown in your account.
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Devices & File Analysis
All PRIME hardware can play music files from USB drives, SD cards, or other connected PRIME media players. Make
sure you are using only the supported file systems (for USB drives or SD cards) and file formats (for music files) listed
below.
Supported file systems:
exFAT (recommended), FAT32
Supported file formats:
Although PRIME hardware can play tracks that have not been analyzed yet, pre-analyzing them allows its features to
work most effectively. You can analyze tracks in one of two ways:
• On PRIME hardware, load the track: When you load a track to play, the PRIME hardware will automatically
analyze it (if it has not already been analyzed). This may take a moment to complete, depending on the
length of the track. You can start playing the track from the beginning immediately, though you will need to
wait a moment for the analysis to finish.
• Use Engine DJ software: The included Engine DJ software can pre-analyze your music library to use with
your PRIME hardware. You can also use it to organize your library by creating playlists. It also manages your
PRIME hardware preferences (see Operation to learn more about this).
Visit enginedj.com/downloads to download the Engine DJ software.
To eject a USB drive or SD card:
1. Make sure none of its tracks are being played on any connected PRIME media players. Ejecting a device unloads
its tracks from all networked PRIME media players.
2. Press Eject, or open the Source menu. A list of connected devices will appear in the main display.
AC/M4A
IF/AIFF (44.1–192 kHz, 16–32-bit)
LAC
FLAC
MP3 (32–320 kbps)
MP4
Ogg Vorbis
WAV (44.1–192 kHz, 16–32-bit)
3. Tap the eject icon for the device you would like to eject. If a track on the device is currently playing, you will be
asked if you want to continue ejecting, which will stop the track and clear the deck. Tap Cancel to cancel
ejecting the device, or tap Eject Anyway to eject it.
To eject additional devices, repeat Step 3.
To return to the previous screen, press Eject again, or tap the X in the upper-right corner.
Configuration
PRIME hardware has several settings that you can customize in the User Profile and Settings menus. See Control
Center to learn about these settings.
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Features
PRIME 4
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1. Touchscreen: This full-color multi-touch display shows information relevant to PRIME 4's current operation.
Touch the touchscreen (and use the hardware controls) to control the PRIME 4 interface. See Touchscreen
Overview for more information.
Tip: If you adjust the angle of the touchscreen, use the stand on its back panel to secure it in place.
2. Browse Knob: Turn this knob to navigate through lists. Press the knob to move
forward in the touchscreen or select an item.
Press and hold Shift and then press this knob to send the selected track to the
Prepare list.
3. Back: While in Library View, press this button to move to the previous window. While in
Performance View, press this button to enter Library View.
4. Forward (FWD): While in Library View, press this button to move to the next window.
While in Performance View, press this button to enter Library View.
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to turn Quantize on or off.
5. Load : Press this button to load the selected track to Deck 1 or Deck 3.
Quickly double-press this button to instant double the track currently playing on the focused right deck (2/4) to
the focused left deck (1/3).
6. Load : Press this button to load the selected track to Deck 2 or Deck 4.
Quickly double-press this button to instant double the track currently playing on the focused left deck (1/3) to the
focused right deck (2/4).
7. View: Press this button to cycle between Library View and Performance View. Double-press this button to enter
the Engine Lighting view.
Press and hold this button to show the Control Center, which includes quick links to other menus such as Source,
Wi-Fi, Record, User Profile and Settings. See Control Center for more information.
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to toggle between vertical and horizontal waveforms in
Performance View.
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8. Channel FX: Use these buttons to route audio from the corresponding
channel to the Effect 1 or 2 module.
9. Channel Level: Turn this knob to adjust the level of the pre-fader,
pre-EQ audio signal for the channel.
10. Channel Level Meters: These LEDs display the audio signal level of
the channel.
11. Channel EQ: Turn these knobs to boost or cut the high, mid-range,
and low frequencies for the channel.
12. Sweep FX: Turn this knob to control the effect selected by the Sweep
FX buttons.
13. Channel Cue: Press this button to send the channel’s pre-fader
signal to the headphones’ cue channel.
14. Channel Fader: Use this fader to adjust the channel’s volume level.
15. Crossfader Assign: Routes the audio playing on the corresponding
channel to either side of the crossfader (L or R), or bypasses the
crossfader and sends the audio directly to the program mix (center,
Thru).
16. Crossfader: Use this crossfader to mix between channels assigned
to the left and right sides of the crossfader.
17. Master Level Meters: These LEDs display the audio signal level of
the master mix (sent out of the Master Outputs).
18. Phones Mix: Adjusts the software’s audio output to the headphones,
mixing between the cue output and the master mix output.
19. Phones Level: Adjusts the volume of the headphones.
20. Split Cue: When this button is On (fully lit), the headphone audio will
be “split” such that all channels sent to cue channel are summed to
mono and sent to the left headphone channel and the master mix is
summed to mono and sent to the right channel. When this button is
Off (dim), the cue channel and master mix will be “blended”
together. You can swap the left/right position of these channels in
the Settings menu.
21. Sweep FX Buttons: Press one of these buttons to enable or disable
an effect that you can control with the Sweep FX knobs. Only one
of these buttons can be enabled at a time.
• Filter: This effect applies a filter to the channel. Starting from the
center (12:00) position, turn a Sweep FX knob counter-clockwise
to apply a low-pass filter, or turn it clockwise to apply a high-pass
filter.
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• Echo: This effect is a brief echo. Starting from the center (12:00)
position, turn a Sweep FX knob counterclockwise to decrease
the length of the delay and increase the feedback, or turn it
clockwise to increase the length of the delay as well as the
feedback.
• Noise: This effect adds noise to the signal. Starting from the
center (12:00) position, turn a Sweep FX knob counterclockwise
to add pink noise, or turn it clockwise to add white noise.
• Wash Out: This creates a transition effect. Turn a Sweep FX
knob to its most counter-clockwise (minimum) position to apply
a 1-beat echo that will also mute the channel’s normal audio
signal, or turn it to its most clockwise (maximum) position to
apply a 1/2-beat echo.
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22. Platter: This capacitive, touch-sensitive platter controls the audio
playhead when the wheel is touched and moved. When the Vinyl
button is on, move the platter to “scratch” the track as you would with
a vinyl record. When the Vinyl button is off (or if you are touching only
the side of the platter), move the platter to temporarily adjust the
track’s speed.
23. Platter Display: This display shows track artwork and information
relevant to the performance, including the current playhead position,
the current auto loop size, or current layer. See Platter Display
Overview for more information.
24. Deck: Selects which deck in the software is controlled by that
hardware deck. The left deck can control Deck 1 or 3; the right deck
can control Deck 2 or 4.
Press and hold Shift and then press the Deck 3 or Deck 4 buttons to
switch between four-deck and two-deck operation.
25. Track Skip: Press either of these buttons to skip to the previous or
next track.
Press the Previous Track button in the middle of a paused track to
return to the beginning of the track.
26. Beat Jump: Press either of these buttons to skip backward or forward
through the track. Use the Auto Loop knob to determine the beat
jump size.
Press and hold Shift and then press one of these buttons to search
backward or forward through the track.
27. Sync / Sync Off: Press this button to activate sync.
Press and hold Shift and press this button to deactivate Sync. You can
also set Sync to deactivate without using Shift by changing the Sync
Button Action setting in the User Profile menu.
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28. Cue: During playback, press this button to return the track to the
initial cue point and stop playback. (To move the initial cue point,
make sure the track is paused, move the platter to place the audio
playhead at the desired location, and then press this button.) If the
deck is paused, press and hold this button to temporarily play the
track from the initial cue point. Release the button to return the track
to the initial cue point and pause it. To continue playback without
returning to the initial cue point, press and hold this button and then
press and hold the Play button, and then release both buttons.
During playback, press and hold
initial cue point at the current playhead position.
29. Play/Pause: This button pauses or resumes playback.
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to “stutter-play” the
track from the initial cue point.
30. Vinyl: Press this button to activate/deactivate a “vinyl mode” for the
platter. When activated, you can use the platter to “scratch” the track
as you would with a vinyl record.
31. Key Lock / Key Sync: Press this button to activate/deactivate Key
Lock. When Key Lock is activated, the track’s key will remain the
same (0%) even if you adjust its speed. Press and hold Shift and
press this button to reset Key Lock.
During playback, press and hold this button to activate key sync for
the current track.
Shift and press this button to set the
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32. Pitch Fader: Move this fader to adjust the speed (pitch) of the track.
You can adjust its total range with the Pitch Bend buttons.
When you select another Deck with the Deck select buttons, the
position of the Pitch Fader may not match the Pitch setting for the
previous Deck. Slowly move the Pitch Fader in the direction indicated
by the green takeover LED arrow until it turns off. At this point, the
Pitch Fader matches the Pitch setting of the previous deck and can
control it again.
33. Pitch Bend –/+: Press and hold one of these buttons to momentarily
reduce or increase (respectively) the speed of the track.
Press and hold Shift and then press one of these buttons to set the
range of the pitch fader.
34. Shift: Press and hold this button to access secondary functions of
other controls.
35. Edit Grid: Press and hold this button to enable beat grid editing.
Press and hold Shift and then press this button while beat grid editing is
enabled to reset the beat grid.
36. Grid Marker: When beat grid editing is enabled, press either of these
buttons to move a downbeat marker backward or forward based on the
current analyzed grid.
Press and hold Shift and then press these buttons to halve or double the
current tempo.
37. Slip: Press this button to enable or disable Slip Mode. In Slip Mode,
you can jump to cue points, trigger loop rolls, or use the platters, while
the track’s timeline continues. In other words, when you stop the
action, the track will resume normal playback from where it would
have been if you had never done anything (i.e., as if the track had
been playing forward the whole time).
38. Censor / Reverse: Press this button to activate/deactivate the Censor
feature: the playback of the track will be reversed, but when you
release the button, normal playback will resume from where it would
have been if you had never engaged the Censor feature (i.e., as if the
track had been playing forward the whole time).
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to reverse the
playback of the track normally.
39. Performance Pads: These pads have different functions on each
deck depending on the current pad mode. See Pad Modes for more
information.
40. Hot Cue: Press this button to enter Hot Cue Mode.
41. Loop: Press this button once to enter Manual Loop Mode, and press
it again to enter Auto Loop mode.
42. Roll: Press this button to enter Roll Mode.
43. Slicer: Press this button to enter Slicer Mode, and press it again to
enter Slicer Loop mode.
44. Parameter /: Use these buttons for various functions in each Pad
Mode. See Pad Modes for more information.
45. Auto Loop/Loop Move: Turn this knob to set the size of an automatic
loop. The value will be shown in the touchscreen and platter display.
Press this knob to activate or deactivate an automatic loop at the
current location of the track.
Press and hold Shift and turn this knob to shift the active loop to the
left or right.
46. Loop In/Loop Out: Press either of these buttons to create a Loop In or
Loop Out point at the current location. Their placement will be affected
by the Quantize and Smart Loops settings. See Looping & Beat-
Jumping for more information.
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47. FX On: Press these buttons to enable or disable FX 1 and FX 2.
48. FX Select: Turn these knobs to select the active effect for FX 1 and FX 2.
49. FX Parameter: When lit, press this button to activate the secondary parameter for an effect.
50. FX Parameter Knob: Use these knobs to adjust the effect parameter.
51. FX Reset: Press these buttons to reset the FX Frequency to center.
Press and hold Shift and press these buttons to set the effect to its default state, with Wet/Dry set to 0.
52. FX Frequency: Turn this knob to select a frequency band of the audio signal to which the BPM effects will be
applied. Select the center (12 o'clock) position to apply effects to the entire spectrum of frequencies.
53. FX Wet/Dry Knob: Turn this knob to adjust the wet/dry mix of the effects.
54. FX Beats Buttons: Press either of these buttons to decrease or increase the rate of time-based effects on that
deck.
55. Mic On/Off: Press these buttons to activate/deactivate the microphones.
56. Mic Level: Turn these knobs to adjust the volume levels of the corresponding microphone inputs. The Peak light
next to each knob indicates the current signal level by its color: green (low), amber (normal/optimal), or red
(maximum/peak). You can adjust the microphone attenuation in the Settings menu.
Important: The audio signals from the microphones are routed directly to the Master Outputs.
57. Mic EQ: Turn these knobs to boost or cut the high, mid-range (Mic 1 only) and low frequencies for the
corresponding microphones.
58. Echo On/Off: Press this button to activate/deactivate the echo effect on the microphones’ audio signal.
59. Mic Echo Level: Turn this knob to adjust the amount of the echo effect on the microphones’ audio signal.
60. Talkover: Press this button to use the “talkover” feature, which automatically reduces the volume level of the
master mix when you speak into the microphone. You can adjust the talkover level in the Settings menu.
61. Master Level: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Master Outputs.
62. Zone Channel Assign: Press this button to set Deck 4 as a Zone Playlist, which will play from the Zone
Outputs. By default, the master output will play through the zone if a zone playlist is not assigned.
63. Zone Level: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Zone Outputs.
64. Zone EQ: Turn these knobs to boost or cut the high and low frequencies for the Zone Outputs.
65. Booth Level: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Booth Outputs.
66. Booth EQ: Turn these knobs to boost or cut the high and low frequencies for the Booth Outputs.
67. SD Card Slot: Insert a standard SD card to this slot. When you select that SD card as a source, you can use the
display to select and load tracks on your SD card.
68. USB 1/2 Ports: Connect standard USB flash drives to these USB ports. When you select that USB flash drive as
a source, you can use the display to select and load tracks on your USB flash drive.
69. Eject: Press this button to bring up on the touchscreen a list of connected media devices which can be ejected.
Tap one of the listed media sources to eject that device. To prevent data corruption, drives must be ejected
before being removed from the player.
Press and hold Shift and press this button to open the Source
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1. Headphones (1/4”, 1/8”) (6.35 mm, 3.5 mm): Connect your 1/4” or 1/8” (6.35 mm or 3.5 mm) headphones to this
output for cueing and mix monitoring. The headphone volume is controlled using the Phones Level knob.
2. Input Selector: Set these switches to the desired audio source from this channel: Engine/USB (a track playing on
that layer in the software, or from a connected USB flash drive or SD card), or Line (a device connected to the
inputs on the rear panel).
Note: When using Line Inputs, only the Filter Sweep FX will be available.
3. Fader Start: Enables or disables "fader start" on the corresponding side of the crossfader. When fader start is
enabled on one side, moving the crossfader toward that side will cause the deck to start playing.
4. X-Fader Contour: Adjusts the slope of the crossfader curve. Turn the knob to the left for a smooth fade (mixing)
or to the right for a sharp cut (scratching). The center position is a typical setting for club performances.
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1. Power Input: Use the included power cable to connect this input to a power outlet.
PRIME 4 has a protection circuit to safely eject all media after an unexpected power loss to protect your data from
corruption. Reconnect your power source to return to normal operation.
2. Power Button: Press this button to power PRIME 4 on. Power on PRIME 4 only after you have connected all
your input devices and before you power on your amplifiers and loudspeakers.
To power off PRIME 4, press this button and follow the prompts on the touchscreen. Power off your amplifiers
and loudspeakers before powering off PRIME 4.
3. Rear USB Ports 3/4: Connect standard USB drives to these USB ports. When you select one of those USB
drives as a source, you can use the touchscreen to select and load tracks on your USB drives. There are also
two similar USB ports on the top panel. USB Port 4 can also be used to charge a device (+5V, 1A).
4. USB B: Use a standard USB cable (included) to connect this USB port to an available USB port on your
computer. This connection sends and receives MIDI messages to and from the computer.
5. Link Port: Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect this port to a computer. PRIME 4 will send time, BPM, and
other track data to the compatible StagelinQ lighting and video software over this connection.
6. Zone Out (XLR, balanced): Use standard XLR cables to connect these outputs to loudspeakers or an amplifier
system. By default, the Zone Out will send the same signal as the Master Outputs. Alternatively, you can press
the Zone Channel Assign button to set Deck 4 as a Zone Playlist which will be routed to these outputs. When
using the Zone Channel, the level and EQ controls of Channel 4 will be bypassed; use the Zone Level and Zone
EQ knobs on the top panel to control the volume level and EQ of the Zone Out signal.
7. Booth Outputs (XLR, balanced): Use standard XLR cables to connect these outputs to booth monitors or a
booth amplifier system. Use the Booth knob on the top panel to control the volume level.
8. Master Outputs (XLR, balanced): Use standard XLR cables to connect these outputs to loudspeakers or an
amplifier system. Use the Master knob on the top panel to control the volume level.
9. Master Outputs
amplifier system. Use the Master knob on the top panel to control the volume level.
10. Stereo/Mono: Use this switch to set the channel configuration of the Master Outputs: Stereo (binaural audio
using separate left and right channels) or Mono (summed monaural audio through both left and right channels).
11. Line Inputs (RCA, unbalanced): Use standard RCA cables to connect these line-level inputs to an external
audio source.
12. Line/Phono Inputs (RCA, unbalanced): Use standard RCA cables to connect these line-level or phono-level
inputs to an external audio source.
13. Phono/Line Switch: Flip this switch to the appropriate position, depending on the device connected to the
Line/Phono Inputs. If you are using phono-level turntables, set this switch to Phono to provide the additional
amplification needed for phono-level signals. If using a line-level device, such as a CD player or sampler, set this
switch to Line.
14. Grounding Terminal: If using phono-level turntables with a grounding wire, connect the grounding wire to these
terminals. If you experience a low “hum” or “buzz”, this could mean that your turntables are not grounded.
Note: Some turntables have a grounding wire built into the RCA connection and, therefore, nothing needs to be
connected to the grounding terminal.
15. Mic Inputs (XLR or 1/4” / 6.35 mm): Use standard XLR or 1/4” (6.35 mm) cables (not included) to connect
standard dynamic microphones to these inputs. Use the Mic 1 and Mic 2 Level knobs on the top panel to
control the volume level.
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(RCA, unbalanced): Use standard RCA cables to connect these outputs to loudspeakers or an
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Lock Slot: Use this slot to secure PRIME 4 to a table or other surface.
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1. Touchscreen: This full-color multi-touch display shows information relevant to PRIME
2's current operation. Touch the touchscreen (and use the hardware controls) to control
the PRIME 2 interface. See Touchscreen Overview for more information.
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2. Browse Knob: Turn this knob to navigate through lists. Press the knob to move
forward in the touchscreen or select a track to load on either deck.
Press and hold Shift and then press this knob to send the selected track to the Prepare
list.
3. Back: While in Library View, press this button to move to the previous window. While in
Performance View, press this button to enter Library View.
4. Forward (FWD): While in Library View, press this button to move to the next window.
While in Performance View, press this button to enter Library View.
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to turn Quantize on or off.
5. Load : Press this button to load the selected track to Deck 1.
Quickly double-press this button to instant double the track currently playing on Deck 2
to Deck 1.
6. Load : Press this button to load the selected track to Deck 2.
Quickly double-press this button to instant double the track currently playing on Deck 1
to Deck 2.
7. View: Press this button to cycle between Library View and Performance View. Doublepress this button to enter the Engine Lighting view.
Press and hold this button to show the Control Center, which includes quick links to
other menus such as Source, Record, User Profile and Settings. See Control Center for
more information.
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to toggle between vertical and
horizontal waveform views in Performance View.
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8. Channel Level: Turn this knob to adjust the level of the pre-fader, pre-EQ
audio signal for the channel.
9. Channel Level Meters: These LEDs display the audio signal level of the
channel.
10. Channel EQ: Turn these knobs to boost or cut the high, mid-range, and
low frequencies for the channel.
11. Filter: Turn this knob to apply a filter to the channel. Starting from the
center (12:00) position, turn it counter-clockwise to apply a low-pass
filter, or turn it clockwise to apply a high-pass filter.
12. Channel Cue: Press this button to send the channel’s pre-fader signal to
the headphones’ cue channel.
13. Channel Fader: Use this fader to adjust the channel’s volume level.
14. Crossfader: Use this crossfader to mix between channels assigned to
the left and right sides of the crossfader.
15. Master Level Meters: These LEDs display the audio signal level of the
master mix (sent out of the Master Outputs).
16. Phones Mix: Adjusts the software’s audio output to the headphones,
mixing between the cue output and the master mix output.
17. Phones Level: Adjusts the volume of the headphones.
18. Split Cue: When this button is On (fully lit), the headphone audio will be
“split” such that all channels sent to cue channel are summed to mono and
sent to the left headphone channel and the master mix is summed to mono
and sent to the right channel. When the button is Off (dim), the cue
channel and master mix will be “blended” together.
19. Platter: This capacitive, touch-sensitive platter controls the audio
playhead when the wheel is touched and moved. When the Vinyl button is
on, move the platter to “scratch” the track as you would with a vinyl
record. When the Vinyl button is off (or if you are touching only the side of
the platter), move the platter to temporarily adjust the track’s speed.
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Platter Display: This display shows information relevant to the
performance, including the current playhead position and auto loop size,
as well as album artwork. See Platter Display Overview for more
information.
21. Track Skip: Press either of these buttons to skip to the previous or next
track.
Press the Previous Track button in the middle of a paused track to
return to the beginning of the track.
22. Beat Jump: Press either of these buttons to skip backward or forward
through the track. Use the Auto Loop knob to determine the beat jump
size.
Press and hold Shift and then press one of these buttons to search
backward or forward through the track.
23. Cue: During playback, press this button to return the track to the initial
cue point and stop playback. (To move the initial cue point, make sure
the track is paused, move the platter to place the audio playhead at the
desired location, and then press this button.) If the deck is paused, press
and hold this button to temporarily play the track from the initial cue
point. Release the button to return the track to the initial cue point and
pause it. To continue playback without returning to the initial cue point,
press and hold this button and then press and hold the Play button, and
then release both buttons.
During playback, press and hold Shift and press this button to set the
initial cue point at the current playhead position.
24. Play/Pause: This button pauses or resumes playback.
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to “stutter-play” the track
from the initial cue point.
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26. Vinyl: Press this button to activate/deactivate a “vinyl mode” for the
platter. When activated, you can use the platter to “scratch” the track
as you would with a vinyl record.
27. Sync / Sync Off: Press this button to activate sync.
Press and hold Shift and press this button to deactivate Sync. You can
also set Sync to deactivate without using Shift by changing the Sync
Button Action setting in the User Profile menu.
28. Key Lock / Key Sync: Press this button to activate/deactivate Key
Lock. When Key Lock is activated, the track’s key will remain the same
(0%) even if you adjust its speed. Press and hold Shift and press this
button to reset Key Lock.
Press and hold this button to activate key sync.
29. Pitch Fader: Move this fader to adjust the speed (pitch) of the track. You can adjust its total range with the Pitch
Bend buttons.
30. Pitch Bend –/+: Press and hold one of these buttons to momentarily reduce or increase (respectively) the speed
of the track.
Press and hold Shift and then press one of these buttons to set the range of the pitch fader.
31. Shift: Press and hold this button to access secondary functions of other controls.
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trigger loop rolls, or use the platters, while the track’s timeline continues. In other words, when you stop the
action, the track will resume normal playback from where it would have been if you had never done anything (i.e.,
as if the track had been playing forward the whole time).
Press and hold this button to enable or disable beat grid editing.
33. Censor / Reverse: Press this button to activate/deactivate the Censor feature: the playback of the track will be
reversed, but when you release the button, normal playback will resume from where it would have been if you
had never engaged the Censor feature (i.e., as if the track had been playing forward the whole time).
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to reverse the playback of the track normally.
34. Performance Pads: These pads have different functions on each deck depending on the current pad mode. See
Pad Modes for more information.
35. Hot Cue: Press this button to enter Hot Cue Mode.
36. Loop: Press this button once to enter Manual Loop Mode, and press it again to enter Auto Loop Mode.
37. Roll: Press this button to enter Roll Mode.
38. Slicer: Press this button once to enter Slicer Mode, and press it again to enter Slicer Loop Mode.
39. Parameter /: Use these buttons for various functions in each Pad Mode. See Pad Modes for more information.
40. Auto Loop/Loop Move: Turn this knob to set the size of an automatic loop. The value will be shown in the
touchscreen and platter display.
Press this knob to activate or deactivate an automatic loop at the current location of the track.
Press and hold Shift and turn this knob to shift the active loop to the left or right.
41. Loop In/Loop Out: Press either of these buttons to create a Loop In or Loop Out point at the current location.
Their placement will be affected by the Quantize and Smart Loops settings. See Looping & Beat-Jumping for
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42. FX On: Press these buttons to enable or disable FX 1 and FX 2.
Press and hold Shift and press either of these buttons to show or hide the FX bar.
43. FX Select: Turn these knobs to select the active effect for FX 1 and FX 2.
44. FX Time/Parameter: Turn these knobs to decrease or increase the rate of time-based effects on that deck.
Press these knobs to toggle between FX Time and FX Parameter control, and then turn the knobs to adjust the
parameter.
45. FX Wet/Dry Knob: Turn these knobs to adjust the wet/dry mix of the effects.
46. Mic On/Off: Press these buttons to activate/deactivate the microphones.
47. Mic Level: Turn these knobs to adjust the volume levels of the corresponding microphone inputs. The Peak light
next to each knob indicates the current signal level, detected post-level pot position, by its color: green (low),
amber (normal/optimal), or red (maximum/peak). You can adjust the microphone attenuation in the Settings
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48. Mic EQ: Turn these knobs to boost or cut the high, mid-range and low frequencies for the microphones.
49. Talkover: Press this button to use the “talkover” feature, which automatically reduces the volume level of the
master mix when you speak into the microphone.
50. Master Level: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Master Outputs.
51. Booth Level: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Booth Outputs.
52. Aux Level: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Aux Inputs. The Peak light next to this knob
indicates the current signal level by its color: green (low), amber (normal/optimal), or red (maximum/peak). The
signal level is detected pre-level pot position, so you can confirm an optimal signal before sending to the master
bus.
53. Aux Cue: Press this button to send the aux signal to the headphones’ cue channel.
54. SD Card Slot: Insert a standard SD card to this slot. When you select that SD card as a source, you can use the
touchscreen to select and load tracks from your SD card.
55. USB 1 Port: Connect a standard USB flash drive to this USB port. When you select that USB flash drive as a
source, you can use the touchscreen to select and load tracks from your USB flash drive.
56. Eject/Source: Press this button to bring up on the touchscreen a list of connected media devices which can be
ejected. Tap one of the listed media sources to eject that device. To prevent data corruption, drives must be
ejected before being removed from the console.
Press and hold Shift and press this button to open the Source menu.
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1. Headphones (1/4”, 1/8”) (6.35 mm, 3.5 mm): Connect your 1/4” or 1/8” (6.35 mm or 3.5 mm) headphones to
this output for cueing and mix monitoring. The headphone volume is controlled using the Phones Level knob.
2. Crossfader Assign: Routes the audio playing on the corresponding channel to either side of the crossfader (A or
B), or bypasses the crossfader and sends the audio directly to the program mix (center, Thru).
3. Crossfader Contour: Adjusts the slope of the crossfader curve. Turn the knob to the left for a smooth fade
(mixing) or to the right for a sharp cut (scratching). The center position is a typical setting for club performances.
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1. Power Input: Use the included power cable to connect this input to a power outlet.
PRIME 2 has a protection circuit to safely eject all media after an unexpected power loss to protect your data from
corruption. Reconnect your power source to return to normal operation.
2. Power Button: Press this button to power PRIME 2 on. Power on PRIME 2 only after you have connected all
your input devices and before you power on your amplifiers and loudspeakers.
To power off PRIME 2, press this button and follow the prompts on the touchscreen. Power off your amplifiers
and loudspeakers before powering off PRIME 2.
3. Rear USB Ports 2/3: Connect standard USB drives to these USB ports. When you select one of those USB
drives as a source, you can use the touchscreen to select and load tracks from your USB drives. There is also
one similar USB port on the top panel. USB Port 3 can also be used to charge a device (+5V, 1A).
4. USB B: Use a standard USB cable (included) to connect this USB port to an available USB port on your
computer. This connection sends and receives MIDI messages to and from the computer.
5. Link Port: Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect this port to a computer. PRIME 2 will send time, BPM, and
other track data to the compatible StagelinQ lighting and video software over this connection.
6. Booth Outputs (XLR, balanced): Use standard XLR cables to connect these outputs to booth monitors or a
booth amplifier system. Use the Booth Level knob on the top panel to control the volume level.
7. Master Outputs (XLR, balanced): Use standard XLR cables to connect these outputs to loudspeakers or an
amplifier system. Use the Master Level knob on the top panel to control the volume level.
8. Master Outputs (RCA, unbalanced): Use standard RCA cables to connect these outputs to loudspeakers or an
amplifier system. Use the Master Level knob on the top panel to control the volume level.
9. Stereo/Mono: Use this switch to set the channel configuration of the Master Outputs: Stereo (binaural audio
using separate left and right channels) or Mono (summed monaural audio through both left and right channels).
10. Aux Inputs
source. Use the Aux Level knob on the top panel to control the volume level.
11. Mic Inputs (XLR or 1/4” / 6.35 mm): Use standard XLR or 1/4” (6.35 mm) cables (not included) to connect
standard dynamic microphones to these inputs. Use the Mic 1 and Mic 2 Level knobs on the top panel to
control the volume level.
12. Kensington
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1. Touchscreen: This full-color, multi-touch display shows information relevant to
PRIME GO's current operation. Touch the touchscreen (and use the hardware
controls) to control the PRIME GO interface. See Touchscreen Overview for more
information.
2. Browse Knob: Turn this knob to navigate through lists. Press the knob to move
forward in the touchscreen or select a song to load on either deck.
Hold Shift and press the Browse knob to add a track to the Prepare list.
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3. Back: While in Library View, press this button to move to the previous window. While in
Performance View, press this button to enter Library View.
4. Forward (FWD): While in Library View, press this button to move to the next window.
While in Performance View, press this button to enter Library View.
Hold Shift and press FWD to turn Quantize on/off.
5. Load : Press this button to load the selected track to Deck 1.
Quickly double-press this button to instant double the track currently playing on Deck 2 to Deck 1.
6. Load : Press this button to load the selected track to Deck 2. Quickly double-press this button to instant double
the track currently playing on Deck 1 to Deck 2.
7. View: Press this button to cycle between Library View and Performance View. Double-press this button to enter
the Engine Lighting view.
Press and hold this button to show the Control Center, which includes quick links to other menus such as Source,
Record, User Profile and Settings. See Control Center for more information.
Hold Shift and press the View button to switch between horizontal and vertical waveform views in Performance
View.
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8. Shift: Press and hold this button to access secondary functions of
other controls.
9. Master Level Meters: These LEDs display the audio signal level of
the master mix (sent out of the Master Outputs).
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10. Sweep FX: Turn this knob to control the active Sweep FX A or FX B.
Available selections are Filter and Wash Out.
11. Sweep FX A: Press this button to activate Sweep FX A (Filter). This
effect applies a filter to the channel. Starting from the center (12:00)
position, turn a Sweep FX knob counter-clockwise to apply a lowpass filter, or turn it clockwise to apply a high-pass filter.
12. Sweep FX B: Press this button to activate Sweep FX B (Wash Out).
This creates a transition effect. Turn a Sweep FX knob to its most
counter-clockwise (minimum) position to apply a 1-beat echo that will
also mute the channel’s normal audio signal, or turn it to its most
clockwise (maximum) position to apply a 1/2-beat echo.
13. Channel Cue: Press this button to send the channel’s pre-fader signal
to the headphones’ cue channel.
14. Channel Fader: Use this fader to adjust the channel’s volume level.
15. Crossfader: Use the crossfader to mix between Deck 1 and Deck 2.
16. Hot Cue: Press this button to enter Hot Cue Mode.
17. Loop: Press this button once to enter Manual Loop Mode and press it
again to enter Auto Loop Mode.
18. Roll: Press this button to enter Roll Mode.
19. Bank: This button is used to change the value of the 4 performance
pads. The button will blink while accessing pads 5-8.
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20. Performance Pads: These pads have different functions on each
deck depending on the current pad mode. See Pad Modes for more
information.
21. Auto Loop: Turn this knob to set the size of an automatic loop. The
value will be shown in the touchscreen.
Press this knob to activate or deactivate an automatic loop at the
current location of the track.
Jump/Move: Press and hold Shift and turn this knob to shift the
active loop to the left or right (Loop Move). When the loop is inactive,
press and hold Shift and turn this knob to jump forward or backward
in the track by a pre-determined quantized value (Beat Jump).
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22. Sync: Press this button to activate sync. When Key Lock is activated,
the track’s key will remain the same even if you adjust its speed.
Key Sync: When a track is playing back, press and hold this button to
activate key sync to that track.
23. Pitch Fader: Move this fader to adjust the speed (pitch) of the track.
24. Pitch Bend –/+: Press and hold one of these buttons to momentarily
reduce or increase (respectively) the speed of the track.
Press and hold Shift and then press one of these buttons to set the
range of the pitch fader.
25. Platter: This capacitive, touch-sensitive platter controls the audio
playhead when the wheel is touched and moved.
26. Vinyl: Press this button to activate/deactivate a “vinyl mode” for the
platter. When activated, you can use the platter to “scratch” the track
as you would with a vinyl record. When deactivated (or if you are
touching only the side of the platter), move the platter to temporarily
adjust the track’s speed.
Press and hold Vinyl to enter/exit Grid Edit Mode.
27. Cue: During playback, press this button to return the track to the
initial cue point and stop playback. To move the initial cue point, make
sure the track is paused, move the platter to place the audio playhead
at the desired location, and then press this button. If the deck is
paused, press and hold this button to temporarily play the track from
the initial cue point. Release the button to return the track to the initial
cue point and pause it. To continue playback without returning to the
initial cue point, press and hold this button and then press and hold
the Play button, and then release both buttons.
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set the initial cue point at the current playhead position.
28. Play/Pause: This button pauses or resumes playback.
Press and hold Shift and then press this button to “stutter-play” the
track from the initial cue point.
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turn off.
30. FX On: Press this button to enable or disable the selected effect.
Hold Shift and press FX On to show or hide the FX bar.
31. FX Select: Turn this knob to select the active effect for FX 1 and FX 2.
32. FX Time: Turn this knob to decrease or increase the rate of time-based effects on that deck. Press this knob to
toggle between FX Time and FX Parameter control, and then turn the knob to adjust the parameter.
33. FX Wet/Dry Knob: Turn this knob to adjust the wet/dry mix of the effects.
34. FX Assign 1: Press this button to assign effect routing to Deck 1.
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36. Channel Level: Turn this knob to adjust the level of the pre-fader, pre-EQ audio signal for the channel.
37. Channel EQ: Turn these knobs to boost or cut the low, mid-range, and high frequencies for the channel.
38. Mic On/Off: Press this button to toggle the microphone signal on/off.
Hold Shift and press Mic On/Off for Mic 1 to turn Talkover on/off, which automatically reduces the volume level
of the master mix when you speak into the microphone.
39. Mic Level: Turn these knobs to adjust the volume levels of the corresponding microphone inputs. The Peak light
next to each knob indicates the current signal level by its color: green (low), amber (normal/optimal), or red
(maximum/peak). You can adjust the microphone attenuation in the Settings menu.
Important: The audio signals from the microphones are routed directly to the Master Outputs.
40. Booth Level: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Booth Outputs.
41. Master Level: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Master Outputs.
42. Eject: Press this button to display a list of connected media devices on the touchscreen. Tap one of the listed
media sources to eject that device.
Hold Shift and press this button to open the Source menu.
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1. Headphones (1/4”, 1/8”) (6.35 mm, 3.5 mm): Connect your 1/4” or 1/8” (6.35 mm or 3.5 mm) headphones to
this output for cueing and mix monitoring. The headphone volume is controlled using the Phones Level knob.
2. Cue Mix: Turn this knob to adjust the blend of the pre-fader and master channels together in the headphones.
3. Phones Level: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level in your headphones.
4. Aux Level: Turn this knob to adjust the volume level of the Auxiliary input.
Note: The Auxiliary input signal is only sent to the Master Outputs.
5. SD Card Slot: Insert a standard SD card to this slot. You can use the touchscreen to select and load tracks from
your SD card.
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1. Power Input: Use the included power adapter to power the unit or charge the internal lithium-ion battery.
2. Power Button: Press this button to power PRIME GO on. Power on PRIME GO only after you have connected
all your input devices and before you power on your amplifiers and loudspeakers.
To power off PRIME GO, press this button and follow the prompts on the touchscreen. Power off your amplifiers
and loudspeakers before powering off PRIME GO.
3. Rear USB Port: Connect a standard USB drive to this USB port. When you select a USB drive as a source, you
can use the touchscreen to select and load tracks from your USB drive.
4. USB B: Use a standard USB cable (included) to connect this USB port to an available USB port on your computer.
5. Link Port: Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect this port to a computer. PRIME GO will send time, BPM,
and other track data to the compatible StagelinQ lighting and video software over this connection.
6. Booth Outputs (1/4” / 6.35 mm): Use standard 1/4” (6.35 mm) cables to connect these outputs to booth
monitors or a booth amplifier system. Use the Booth Level knob on the top panel to control the volume level.
7. Master Outputs (XLR, balanced): Use standard XLR cables to connect these outputs to loudspeakers or an
amplifier system. Use the Master Level knob on the top panel to control the volume level.
8. Master Outputs (RCA, unbalanced): Use standard RCA cables to connect these outputs to loudspeakers or an
amplifier system. Use the Master Level knob on the top panel to control the volume level.
9. Stereo/Mono: Use this switch to set the channel configuration of the Master Outputs: Stereo (binaural audio
using separate left and right channels) or Mono (summed monaural audio through both left and right channels).
10. Aux Inputs
source. Use the Aux Level knob on the top panel to control the volume level.
11. Mic Inputs (XLR or 1/4” / 6.35 mm): Use standard XLR or 1/4” (6.35 mm) cables (not included) to connect
standard dynamic microphones to these inputs. Use the Mic 1 and Mic 2 Level knobs on the top panel to
control the volume level.
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Touchscreen Overview
Performance View
Track Overview & Waveform
Swipe left or right on the track overview to scan through the track while the track is paused.
Note: You can use this feature this during playback if Needle Lock is off. If Needle Lock is on, stopping the platter
with your hand or palm will allow you to swipe through the track overview. See User Profile to learn about Needle
Lock.
Spread or pinch your fingers on a waveform to zoom in or out of it, respectively.
Tap the time to switch between the elapsed time and remaining time.
Tap the key when Key Lock is on to change the key.
Hold Shift and press View to toggle between vertical and horizontal waveforms.
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Track Overviews
Toolbar
Hot Cue Point
Playhead
Sync
Time Remaining/
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Track Waveforms
Loop
Beat Points
Key
Tempo
Track Progress
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Playhead
Sync
Hot Cue Point
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Track Waveforms
Tempo
Track Progress
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Central Library Preview
Tap to Preview
Track
Swipe Left to
Load to Left Deck
Swipe Right to
Load to Right Deck
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Swipe up or down to browse tracks.
Tap and drag the scroll bar to quickly browse through tracks.
Swipe right to load a track to the right active deck.
Swipe left to load a track to the left active deck.
Double-tap to load a track to a selected deck.
Tap the track art to preview the track. Tap again to stop previewing. While previewing, tap along the track entry to
scan through the track.
Toolbar
The toolbar at the top of the touchscreen features shortcuts to Library View and displays the status of certain
hardware and feature settings. Swipe down from this area to open the Control Center.
Browse: Tap here to open the full Library View screen.
Search: Tap here to search for tracks using the keyboard that appears in the display.
Q: Indicates Quantization is enabled. When enabled, time-based features like triggering cues and loops will snap to
the beat-grid according to the Cue/Loop Quantization setting in your User Profile.
Continue: The figure-eight icon indicates Continue is enabled, which will keep playing the next track when the active
track has ended.
Wi-Fi: Shows the current Wi-Fi connection status.
Battery: Shows the current battery life (PRIME GO only).
Link: Shows the current Ableton Link status. Enabling Ableton Link will synchronize the beat, phase, and tempo of
Ableton Live and your Engine OS hardware over a wireless or wired network.
Time: Displays the current local time. You can adjust the Time in the Settings menu.
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Library View
Use the full Library View to view your music library and load a track to the deck. You can also search through
playlists, add tracks to the Prepare list, and search through your tracks using sorting and filtering features.
Important: Visit enginedj.com/downloads to download the Engine DJ software.
Sources
Playlists
Prepare
History
Files
Search
Use the six icons on the left side to navigate while in Library View:
• Source: Use this option to select the source device to view tracks from, including your connected media
devices and available streaming and cloud services. Tap the Source icon to show the list of available sources,
and then tap to select. To enable streaming and cloud services, use the Settings menu.
• Playlists: Your playlists are your collections of tracks, including lists of tracks arranged in a specific order.
You may have playlists for different types of clubs or events, for specific genres, etc. You can use the
included Engine DJ software to create playlists to use here.
• Prepare: You can load tracks to the Prepare list so that you can refer to them later when you want to play
them during your performance (rather than searching through your entire library for the next track to play).
• History: Use this option to view your playback history.
• Files: Use this option to browse the list of all files on a USB drive or SD card.
• Search: Use this option to search through your tracks by keyword. See Searching & Filtering Tracks for
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Swipe Right to Load
Tap and Drag to
Quickly Scroll
Tap and Hold
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Double-tap to
Load to a
Selected Deck
Tap to Preview Track
Swipe Left to Prepare
Tap the list icon at the top of the display to toggle between standard and expanded list views.
Swipe a list up or down to browse through it (e.g., your list of playlists or your list of tracks). Alternatively, press the
Back or Forward buttons to select a list, and then turn the Browse knob.
Tap and drag the scroll bar to quickly browse through tracks.
Tap an icon or item in a list to select it (e.g., the icons for Playlists, Prepare List, Files, or Search on the left side of
the Library). Alternatively, press the Browse knob.
Swipe a track to the right and tap Load to load it to the deck. Alternatively, press the Browse knob or double-tap
the track. Tap the deck number, or turn and press the Browse knob, to select the desired deck.
Swipe a track to the left to add it to the Prepare list. Alternatively, press and hold Shift and press the Browse knob.
Swipe a track to the left in the Prepare list to remove it.
Tap and hold your finger on a track to show its information window. Tap the information window to close it.
Tap the track art to preview the track. Tap again to stop the preview. While previewing, tap along the track entry to
needle drop through the track.
Tap Play As Playlist to send the currently selected track list to a selected deck. See Playlist Deck to learn more.
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Platter Display Overview
PRIME 4 and PRIME 2 feature built-in platter displays. Normally, these platter
display shows the following information:
• the current position of the playhead.
• the album artwork of the current track, or your custom artwork.
The platter displays also temporarily show the following information:
• the current size of an auto loop after you turn the Auto Loop knob.
• the current layer after you press the Layer button.
• the position of the secondary playhead when Slip is active.
Additionally, can add custom artwork to be shown on the display by doing the following:
1. Save a 600x600 pixel image as a .PNG file with the name “logo”.
2. Add this file to the Engine Library folder of an external storage drive
with an Engine database.
3. The next time you use the drive with PRIME 4 or PRIME 2, the logo file
will populate on the platter display.
4. To return to track artwork, simply delete the logo.png file from the
Engine Library folder.
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Performing
Loading Tracks
To load a track to a deck, do any of the following:
• In the Central Library Preview, swipe the track to
the left or right to load the track to the active deck
on that side.
• In Library View, swipe the track to the right, and
then tap Load. Next, tap the deck where you want
the track loaded.
• Highlight the track using the Browse knob, and
then press the Load / buttons to load the
track to the active deck on that side.
• Highlight the track using the Browse knob, then
press the encoder to bring up the deck selection
screen. Turn the Browse knob to select the
desired deck, and then press the knob to load the
track to that deck.
• Double-tap the track to bring up the deck
selection screen. Tap to select the desired deck.
To add a track to the Prepare list, swipe the track to the
left while in Library View. Alternatively, press and hold
Shift and press the Browse knob.
To show a track’s information, tap and hold your finger
on it.
Swipe Right or Left to Load
Tap and Hold
to Show Info
While viewing the Prepare list:
Swipe left to remove the track from the Prepare list.
Tap the clear button in the upper-right corner of the
display to remove all tracks from the Prepare list.
Swipe Left to Prepare
Swipe Right to Load
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Searching & Filtering Tracks
To search, tap the Search field and use the keyboard
that appears in the display. The search results can be
based on the following criteria: title, artist, album,
length, key, comment, BPM, genre, label, year, date
added or filename. By default, only Title and Artist are
selected. Use the dropdown menu next to the search
bar to select other categories, or to Search All
categories.
Note: To reduce search time, only select fields in
which you wish to search.
To hide the keyboard, tap the keyboard icon in the
lower-right corner of the virtual keyboard. Alternatively,
tap anywhere on the screen other than the keyboard or
the Search field.
To filter your tracks, tap Genre, Artist, Album, BPM or
Key, and then tap one of the available options. Only
tracks tagged with that genre, album, artist, BPM, or
key will be shown. (By default, the key is notated using
the Camelot system.) You can also use the Search
field while tracks are filtered to refine your results.
Note: You can also use the User Profile to set whether
you want to show tracks with the same key only or
tracks with compatible keys as well as the “tolerance”
of BPM filter (to include tracks with tempos within 1–15
BPM of the selection). See User Profile to learn more.
Tap to Select Search Criteria
Tap to Search
Tap to Filter Tracks
To sort the list of results, tap the Sort By icon in the
upper-right corner, and then tap one of the available
options. Tap the arrow icon next to this to toggle
between ascending and descending order.
Tap to Toggle Ascending/Descending
Tap to Choose Sort Preference
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Editing Playlists
Tap the edit button at the top of the display while
viewing the playlist screen. While editing is active, you
can do any of the following:
To make a new playlist, tap + Create Playlist in
Playlist view.
To make a new folder, tap + Create Folder in
Playlist view.
To add tracks to your playlist, tap a track to select
it, and the open circle will become filled. After
selecting tracks, tap and hold to move the tracks.
You can drag the tracks over a playlist or folder
and release your finger to instantly add them.
To reorder tracks in a playlist, tap and hold on the
track name (while editing mode is still active), then
move your finger up or down to change the track
order. You can also reorder playlists in the same
way.
Tap to Enable
Editing
Tap to Create New
list or Folder
Pla
Tap to Select
Tracks
Tap, Hold & Drag
to Move Tracks
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Playlist Deck
While in Library View, you can send the currently viewed file list to its own deck to play as a playlist.
To enable Playlist Deck, tap Play As Playlist in Library view. When enabled, the playlist on deck will play through
the selected track list and automatically crossfade between each track according to the Playlist Deck Crossfade
Time parameter in the Settings menu.
When using PRIME 4, the playlist deck will always be on Deck 4, and enabling the Zone Out while active will isolate
the Playlist Deck to these outputs. When using PRIME 2 or PRIME GO, you can select which deck is used for the
playlist.
Note: In Performance view, playlist decks are only available in vertical view.
To enable playlist deck playback, press Play on the selected deck.
To change tracks within the playlist, use the track backward and track forward buttons in the track overview area,
or using the Track Skip buttons on the hardware.
To remove the playlist from the deck, tap the X in the track overview area.
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Playback & Cueing
To play or pause a track, press Play/Pause (/).
To scratch a track, move the platter when the Vinyl button is set to On and audio is playing.
To set the cue point, press and hold Shift and press Cue at the desired location during playback.
To return to the cue point and stop, press Cue.
To return to the cue point and keep playing, press and hold Shift and press Play/Pause (/).
To jump to a specific location in the track:
• If Needle Lock is disabled: tap the desired location in the track overview.
• If Needle Lock is enabled: pause playback and then tap the desired location in the track overview.
Alternatively, make sure the motor is on, then stop the platter with your hand or palm to swipe through the
track overview.
See User Profile to learn about Needle Lock.
To scan quickly through the track, press and hold Shift and press the Beat Jump buttons (PRIME 4 and PRIME 2)
or press and hold Shift and rotate the platter (PRIME GO). Alternatively, drag your finger left or right through the
waveform overview on the display.
To zoom in and out of the waveform, place two fingers on the display and spread them apart or pinch them
together.
The functions below are only available on PRIME 4 and PRIME 2:
To censor playback, press and hold Censor.
To return to normal playback, release Censor. Normal playback will resume from where it would have been if you
had never engaged the Censor feature (i.e., as if the track had been playing forward the whole time).
To reverse playback, press and hold Shift and press Censor/Reverse. The button will flash while playback is
reversed.
To return to normal playback, press Censor/Reverse.
To skip to the previous or next track, press one of the Track Skip / buttons.
To return to the beginning of a track, press Track Skip in the middle of a track.
To jump back or forward, press the Beat Jump buttons.
To enable or disable Slip Mode, press Slip. In Slip Mode, you can jump to cue points, use the platters, or pause the
track while the track’s timeline continues (the lower half of the waveform in the main display will continue moving
forward). When you stop whatever action you are performing, the track will resume normal playback from where it
would have been if you had never done anything (i.e., as if the track had been playing forward the whole time).
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Looping & Beat-Jumping
To create and activate an auto loop, press the Auto Loop knob.
To set the auto loop length, turn the Auto Loop knob to select the number of beats: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2,
4, 8, 16, 32, or 64.
Note: You can set the default Auto Loop size in the User Profile menu. When a track is loaded, the Auto Loop
size will be automatically reset to your preference.
To deactivate a loop, press the Auto Loop knob. Alternatively, press the Manual Loop Out button.
To move the loop, press and hold Shift and turn the Auto Loop knob. For PRIME GO, this can only be done while
the loop is active.
To double or halve the length of a loop, turn the Auto Loop knob while the loop is activated.
To beat-jump through a track, press one of the Beat Jump buttons (PRIME 4 and PRIME 2), or press and hold
Shift and turn the Auto Loop knob when there is no active loop (PRIME GO). Each press or turn will skip through
the track by the length of an auto loop, which you can set by turning the Auto Loop knob.
The functions below are only available on PRIME 4 and PRIME 2:
To create and activate a manual loop, press the Manual Loop In button to set the start point, and then press
Manual Loop Out button to set the end point. The loop will be activated immediately, and the loop will be
indicated as a shaded area in the waveform and track overview.
To manually edit the beginning or end of a loop, press Loop In or Loop Out, respectively, and then move the
platter left or right to shorten or extend the loop region. Commit the edit by pressing Loop In or Loop Out again.
Syncing & Pitch Adjustment
To activate sync, press Sync on the deck that you want to control the BPM, which becomes the “primary.” After
Sync is activated on that deck, press Sync on any additional decks. The tempo of each deck will immediately
synchronize to match the tempo of the primary deck.
The Sync state icon in the display will indicate the current status:
• Sync Off: Sync is deactivated.
• Tempo Sync: Only the tempo is synced (the BPM will match that of the primary deck).
• Bar/Beat Sync: The tempo will be synced, and the track will be automatically beat-matched with the
track on the primary deck, depending on the Sync Mode setting.
To deactivate sync on a deck, press Sync again, or press and hold Shift and press Sync, depending on the
setting of Sync Button Action in the User Profile menu.
To adjust the track’s pitch, move the pitch fader. You can do this only when the deck is not synced.
To adjust the track’s pitch momentarily, press and hold one of the Pitch Bend –/+ buttons.
To adjust the range of the pitch fader, press and hold Shift and press one of the Pitch Bend –/+ buttons to select
+4%, 8%, 10%, 20%, 50%, or 100%.
To lock or unlock the track’s key, press Key Lock. When Key Lock is activated, the track’s key will remain the
same even if you adjust its speed.
To reset the track's key, press and hold Shift and press Key Lock.
To activate key sync (the track's key will sync to the key of the track on the other active deck):
PRIME 4/PRIME 2: Press and hold Key Lock/Key Sync on the deck you would like to sync.
PRIME GO: Press and hold Sync on the deck you would like to sync.
Note: In order to activate Key Sync, playback must be enabled on at least 2 decks.
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Pad Modes
The eight performance pads on each deck have different functions in each pad mode. The Parameter / buttons
will make adjustments specific to each pad mode.
To enter each pad mode, press the corresponding button:
• PRIME 4/PRIME 2: Hot Cue, Loop, Roll, or Slicer.
• PRIME GO: Hot Cue, Loop, or Roll.
Hot Cue Mode
In Hot Cue Mode, you can use each pad to jump to an assigned hot cue point.
Tip: You can use the Engine DJ software to set, name, and assign colors to your hot cue points. The names and
colors will appear in the display for reference.
To assign a hot cue to a pad, press an unlit pad at the desired location in the track. The pad will light up when a hot
cue point is assigned.
To jump to a hot cue point, press the corresponding pad.
To clear a hot cue from a pad, press Shift and the desired pad. The pad will turn off when there is no hot cue point
assigned to it.
Loop Modes
In Manual Loop Mode, you can use each pad to activate an assigned loop. Pressing Loop for the first time will
always enter Manual Loop Mode.
Tip: You can use the Engine DJ software to set and name your loops. The names will appear in the display for
reference.
To assign a loop to a pad and activate it, press an unlit pad to create a Loop In point at the current location,
and then press it again to create the Loop Out point at another location. You can also assign an auto loop to
a pad by pressing an unlit pad while in the auto loop. The loop will activate immediately, and the pad will light
up.
To activate a loop, press the corresponding pad. Once a loop has been created, you can also retrigger it by
pressing the corresponding pad again, depending on the Saved Loop Behavior setting in the User Profile.
To delete a loop, press Shift and the desired pad.
In Auto Loop Mode, you can use each pad to create and activate an auto loop. Pressing Loop while in Manual Loop
Mode will enter Auto Loop Mode.
To activate an auto loop, press a pad. The display will show the length of the auto loop for each pad.
To deactivate an auto loop, press the pad again.
Use the parameter buttons to increase or decrease the length of the loop. Hold Shift and use the parameter
buttons while a loop is engaged to shift the loop region forward or backward.
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1/8-
Beat
Roll
1/4TBeat
Roll
1/4-
Beat
Roll
1/2TBeat
Roll
1/2-
Beat
Roll
1T-
Beat
Roll
1-
Beat
Roll
2-
Beat
Roll
Roll Mode
In Roll Mode, you can press and hold each pad to trigger a “loop roll” of a certain
length while the track’s timeline continues (the lower half of the waveform in the display
will continue moving forward). When you release the pad, the track will resume normal
playback from where it would have been if you had never done anything (i.e., as if the
track had been playing forward the whole time).
To trigger a roll, press the corresponding pad. Pads with triplet-based loop
rolls are indicated are lit with a different color.
(T denotes a triplet-based time division)
Use the parameter buttons to increase or decrease the length of the roll. Hold Shift
and use the parameter buttons while a loop is engaged to shift the roll region
forward or backward.
Slicer Mode
In Slicer Mode (PRIME 4 and PRIME 2 only), the eight pads represent eight sequential beats—“slices”—in the
beatgrid. When you press Slicer, you automatically activate an eight-beat loop. The currently playing slice is
represented by the currently lit pad; the light will “move through the pads” as it progresses through the eight-slice
phrase. You can press a pad to play that slice. When you release the pad, the track will resume normal playback
from where it would have been if you had never pressed it (i.e., as if the track had been playing forward the whole
time).
To play a slice, press the corresponding pad.
In Slicer Loop Mode (second press), the eight pads represent eight sequential beats—“slices”—in the beatgrid. The
currently playing slice is represented by the currently lit pad; the light will “move through the pads” as it progresses
through the eight-slice phrase, which will loop (this is the difference between this mode and Slicer Mode). You can
press a pad to play that slice. When you release the pad, the track will resume normal playback from where it would
have been in the loop if you had never pressed it (i.e., as if the track had been playing forward the whole time).
Use the parameter buttons while a slice is engaged to increase or decrease the length of the slice.
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Control Center
Press and hold the View button or swipe down from the toolbar to open the Control Center. Here, you can
quickly adjust commonly used Parameters using the widgets in the center of the screen. You can also access the
following pages. Click the links below to jump to that part of the guide:
• User Profile – This screen is used to edit your performance preferences.
• Settings – This screen is used to edit the settings of the PRIME hardware.
• Source – This screen is used for selecting your source media device.
• Wi-Fi – This screen is used for connecting to and configuring your Wi-Fi network.
• Record – This screen is used for recording and saving your performances.
• Engine Lighting – This screen is used for working with the SoundSwitch Engine Lighting integration.
Parameters
PRIME 4
Quantize: Tap this to enable or disable quantization. When enabled, time-based features like triggering cues and
loops will snap to the beat-grid according to the Cue/Loop Quantization setting in your User Profile.
Continue: Tap this to enable or disable continuous playback, which will keep playing the next track when the active
track has ended.
Stop Time: Use this slider to adjust the stop time, or how long the track takes to stop playing after the pause button
is pressed.
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PRIME 2
Quantize: Tap this to enable or disable quantization. When enabled, time-based features like triggering cues and
loops will snap to the beat-grid according to the Cue/Loop Quantization setting in your User Profile.
Continue: Tap this to enable or disable continuous playback, which will keep playing the next track when the active
track has ended.
X Fader: Tap this to enable or disable the crossfader.
FX Enabled: Tap this to enable or disable FX 1 and FX 2. When enabled, the FX selection and parameters will be
shown under the track overview in Vertical Waveform View or at the bottom of the touchscreen in Horizontal
Waveform View:
FX
FX
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PRIME GO
Quantize: Tap this to enable or disable quantization. When enabled, time-based features like triggering cues and
loops will snap to the beat-grid according to the Cue/Loop Quantization setting in your User Profile.
Continue: Tap this to enable or disable continuous playback, which will keep playing the next track when the active
track has ended.
Stop Time: Use this slider to adjust the stop time, or how long the track takes to stop playing after the pause button
is pressed.
X Fader: Tap this to enable or disable the crossfader.
X Fader Contour: Use this slider to adjust the slope of the crossfader curve. Slide towards the left for a smooth fade
(mixing) or slide to the right for a sharp cut (scratching). The center position is a typical setting for club
performances.
FX Enabled: Tap this to enable or disable FX 1 and FX 2. When enabled, the FX selection and parameters will be
shown under the track overview in Vertical Waveform View or at the bottom of the touchscreen in Horizontal
Waveform View:
FX
FX
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User Profile
Press the Save To My Drive button to save your settings to a connected drive. User profiles can be loaded when a
media device with an Engine DJ profile is connected to your PRIME hardware.
Playback
• Track Start Position: This setting determines where the beginning of a track is after it loads. Select the actual
start of the file (Track Start) or the automatically detected beginning of an audio signal (Cue Position).
• Default Speed Range: This setting determines the range of the pitch fader. Select +4%, 8%, 10%, 20% or
50%.
• Sync Mode: This setting determines the degree of synchronization applied when you press the Sync button on
your PRIME hardware:
o Bar: The tempo will be synced, and the track will be automatically bar-matched with the track on the primary
deck (the downbeats of each bar will be aligned).
o Beat: The tempo will be synced, and the track will automatically beat-matched with the track on the primary
deck.
o Tempo: Only the tempo will be synced (the BPM will match that of the primary deck).
• Sync Button Action: This setting determines how the Sync button will act when pressed.
o Toggle: This mode allows you to toggle sync on and off without having to hold Shift.
o Shift Disable: This mode requires Shift to be held in order to turn off sync.
• Pitch Control Type: This setting determines the primary function of the Pitch Bend buttons. Select Pitch Bend
to keep the primary function as momentarily reducing or increasing the pitch, or select Range to set the primary
function to adjusting the range of the pitch fader. The function not used as the primary will still be available by
holding Shift and using the Pitch Bend buttons.
Cues/Loops
• Cue/Loop Quantization: This setting determines the degree of quantization for time-based features. Select 1/8
beat, 1/4 beat, 1/2 beat, 1 beat or 4 beats.
• Paused Hot Cue Behavior: This setting determines how pads will play their hot cue points. When set to
Momentary, playback will start from a hot cue point when you press and hold its pad—release the pad to return
to the hot cue point. When set to
Trigger, playback will start from a hot cue point (and continue) when you press
and release its pad.
• Default Loop Size: This setting determines the default size of an auto loop when you load a new track to the
deck: 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 beats.
• Smart Loops: This setting determines whether or not a manual loop will be automatically expanded or reduced
to a conventional length (e.g., 2 beats, 4 beats, 8 beats, etc.) when you set it. Select On or Off. This setting
works independently of the quantization setting.
• Move Cue To Loop In: This setting determines whether the song's Cue Point will automatically be moved to the
start of a loop (On), or remain at its current point (Off).
• Saved Loop Behavior: This setting determines the action of loops after they have been saved. When set to
Reloop, pressing a pad with a saved loop will start playing the loop again. When set to Disable, pressing a pad
with a saved loop will turn off the loop.
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Display
• Track Title: This setting determines whether tracks titles are shown as the track's Filename or its embedded
Metadata (tags).
• Time Format: This setting determines whether or not pitch adjustment affects how the track time is displayed.
When set to Static, the track’s time corresponds to locations in the track as usual; adjusting the pitch does not
affect it. When set to Dynamic, the track’s time will automatically adjust to account for changes in pitch. For
instance, if you set the pitch fader to -8%, the track time will increase so it is 8% longer.
• Track End Warning: This setting determines how long before the end of a track PRIME 4 will warn you that it is
nearing the end. If the track is on the currently selected deck, the platter ring and track overview will flash. If the
track is on the opposite deck, the Deck button will flash.
• On Air Mode (PRIME 4 only): This setting changes the platter ring illumination when the channel fader on the
PRIME 4 mixer is up or down, indicating an active or "on air" deck. When this setting is On, raising the channel
fader will change the platter color from white to the selected color. When this setting is Off, the user-selected
color will always be shown regardless of the channel fader position.
Safety
• Lock Playing Deck: This setting determines whether or not you will be able to load a track to the deck as it is
playing. Select On or Off. When this setting is on, the deck must be paused in order to load a track to it.
• Needle Lock: This setting determines whether or not you can tap the track overview in the display to jump to that
location in the track during playback. Select On or Off. You can use the track overview while playback is stopped
regardless of this setting.
• Pad Lock: This setting determines whether the pads and pad mode buttons are always enabled (Off) or disabled
(On). When disabled, the pads and pad mode buttons will not be lit.
Library
• Key Notation: This setting determines how the track key is notated in the display. You can view the key as all
Sharps, all Flats, Open Key, or Camelot
.
• Key Filter: This setting determines whether the Key filter shows tracks with the same key only (Match) or tracks
with compatible keys (Compatible).
• BPM Range: This setting determines the lowest- and highest-possible BPM values that will be used when tracks
are analyzed: 58–115, 68–135, 78–155, 88–175, or 98–195 BPM.
• BPM Filter Tolerance: This setting determines the “tolerance” of the BPM filter so you can include tracks with
tempos that are within a small range of the selected tempo. Select +0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, or 15.
• Collection Browse Behavior: This setting determines browsing behavior when using the Library. When set to
Select, tapping a playlist or folder will select it, and a double-tap is required to open it. When set to Open, tapping
a playlist or folder will open it.
• Demo Content: Use this option to enable or disable the pre-installed demo content from appearing on your
device.
Deck Colors
To change the deck ring color, tap the color box under the name of the deck, and then tap the color to select.
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Settings
PRIME 4
Device
• Deck 3/4: This determines whether this PRIME 4 will use both deck layers (On) or just one (Off).
• Wi-Fi: This determines whether Wi-Fi connectivity is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). Tap the gear icon to open
the Wi-Fi settings. See Control Center > Wi-Fi for more information about the Wi-Fi menu.
• Time/Date: This displays the current local time and date. Tap Sync Time when connected to the internet to
automatically sync the time.
• Time Zone: Displays the current time zone, formatted as Continent / City.
• Set time zone manually: Enable this setting and then tap the gear icon to manually set your local time zone.
• Nudge Sensitivity: This determines the level of sensitivity when moving the platters: Low, Mid, High, or Max.
• Platter Touch Sensitivity: Tap Calibrate to recalibrate the touch sensitivity of the platters to default. Make sure
not to touch the platters during calibration.
• Track Preview: When active, Track Preview will reveal a play button for each song in the library, allowing the
songs to be auditioned in the cue without loading a song to the deck. Select On or Off.
• Screen Brightness: This setting determines the brightness of the main display: Low, Mid, High, or Max.
Mixer
• Playlist Deck Crossfade Time: Use this slider to adjust the amount of crossfade between tracks when using the
playlist deck.
• Master Limiter:
This setting determines the maximum output level of the master mix. Select Off to disable the
limiter, or set the maximum output level from 18 to 0 dB.
• EQ Type: This setting determines the type of equalization for the Channel EQ knobs. Select Isolate for EQ
bands with infinite cut for full band "kills," or select Norm for EQ bands with limited cut.
• ISO EQ High Xover: When EQ Type is set to Isolate, this setting determines the crossover frequency between
the Mid and High EQ bands, from 1000 to 8000 Hz.
• ISO EQ Low Xover: When EQ Type is set to Isolate, this setting determines the crossover frequency between
the Low and Mid EQ bands, from 100 to 800 Hz.
• Filter Resonance: This setting determines the amount of resonance of the filter, from 0 to 15.
• Filter Extreme Type: This setting determines the effect of the Sweep Filters at the extreme low and high ends.
Select Kill for the filter extremes to end in silence, or select Bleed to allow the extreme end of the filter to play.
• Noise Sweep Volume: This setting determines the level of the Noise Sweep effect in the mix when active, from
-20 to 15 dB.
• Headphone Gain: This setting determines the amount of gain for the Headphones outputs, from -10 to 10 dB.
• Cue Solo Mode: This setting determines how many channels can be sent to the cue mix. Set to On to have only
one channel at a time in the cue mix, or set to Off to cue multiple channels at a time.
• Split Cue Output: This setting determines the stereo positioning of the pre-fader cueing mix and main mix when
Split Cue is enabled. When set to Normal, the pre-fader cue mix will be stereo left and the main mix will be
stereo right. When set to Invert, the pre-fader cue mix will be stereo right and the main mix will be stereo left.
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Mic
• Talkover Level: This setting determines the amount of reduction to the program audio level when talkover is
active, from -40 to -20 dB.
• Talkover Resume: This setting determines how quickly program audio returns to the set level when talkover is
inactive, either Normal or Fast.
• Mic 1 Attenuation: This setting determines the amount of additional attenuation for the Microphone 1 Input,
from -15 to 0 dB.
• Mic 2 Attenuation: This setting determines the amount of additional attenuation for the Microphone 2 Input,
from -15 to 0 dB.
• Mic 1 Threshold: This setting determines the mic talkover gate threshold for the Microphone 1 Input, either Off
or from -79 to -30 dB.
• Mic 2 Threshold: This setting determines the mic talkover gate threshold for the Microphone 2 Input, either Off
or from -79 to -30 dB.
• Send to Booth: This setting determines whether the microphone signal is sent to the booth outputs (On) or not
(Off).
• Send to Headphones: This setting determines whether the microphone signal is sent to the headphone output
(On) or not (Off).
Services
• Lighting: This determines whether SoundSync Engine Lighting is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). Tap the gear
icon to open the lighting control interface.
• Sync: This determines whether Ableton Link is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). Ableton Link synchronizes beat,
phase, and tempo of Ableton Live and Ableton Link-enabled applications over a wireless or wired network. You
must be connected to the internet to use Ableton Link.
• Streaming: Use these options to enable or disable connections to streaming service partners. When set to On,
the selected service will be available in the Source menu.
• Cloud: Use this option to retrieve your Engine library database from a cloud storage service. You must first use
the Engine PRIME software to back up your database. Then, when this option is set to On, the selected service
will be available in the Source menu and you can access these files over an established internet connection.
Note: We recommend using only high-quality, name brand USB 3.0 or Class U1 or U3 SD cards as source
drives, especially when cloud services are enabled.
About / Update
This page displays the product name, current firmware version, and other device information.
• Update Firmware Version: If you are not running the latest firmware, tap Reboot to restart PRIME 4 in Update
Mode, which enables you to update its firmware. Follow the firmware update instructions included with the
firmware update package you downloaded.
• Settings: Tap Reset to default to restore the default factory settings for your device.
• Send Anonymous Usage Statistics: This determines whether or not your usage statistics will be sent
occasionally to us, enabling us to improve the PRIME experience.
• Legal: Tap here to view the Denon DJ EULA and patent list.
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PRIME 2
Device
• Wi-Fi: This determines whether Wi-Fi connectivity is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). Tap the gear icon to open
the Wi-Fi settings. See Control Center > Wi-Fi for more information about the Wi-Fi menu.
• Time/Date: This displays the current local time and date. Tap Sync Time when connected to the internet to
automatically sync the time.
• Time Zone: Displays the current time zone, formatted as Continent / City.
• Set time zone manually: Enable this setting and then tap the gear icon to manually set your local time zone.
• Nudge Sensitivity: This determines the level of sensitivity when moving the platters: Low, Mid, High, or Max.
• Track Preview: When active, Track Preview will reveal a play button for each song in the library, allowing the
songs to be auditioned in the cue without loading a song to the deck. Select On or Off.
• Preview Volume: Use this slider to set the volume level of the track preview.
• Screen Brightness: This setting determines the brightness of the main display: Low, Mid, High, or Max.
Mixer
• Playlist Deck Crossfade Time: Use this slider to adjust the amount of crossfade between tracks when using the
playlist deck.
• EQ Type: This setting determines the type of equalization for the Channel EQ knobs. Select Isolate for EQ
bands with infinite cut for full band "kills," or select Norm for EQ bands with limited cut.
ISO EQ High Xover: When EQ Type is set to Isolate, this setting determines the crossover frequency between
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the Mid and High EQ bands, from 1000 to 8000 Hz.
• ISO EQ Low Xover: When EQ Type is set to Isolate, this setting determines the crossover frequency between
the Low and Mid EQ bands, from 100 to 800 Hz.
• Filter Resonance: This setting determines the amount of resonance of the filter, from 0 to 15.
• Filter Extreme Type: This setting determines the effect of the Sweep Filters at the extreme low and high ends.
Select Kill for the filter extremes to end in silence, or select Bleed to allow the extreme end of the filter to play.
• Cue Solo Mode: This setting determines how many channels can be sent to the cue mix. Set to On to have only
one channel at a time in the cue mix, or set to Off to cue multiple channels at a time.
Mic
• Attenuation: This setting determines the amount of additional attenuation for the Microphone Inputs: -20 dB, -
10 dB or 0 dB.
• Send to Booth: This setting determines whether the microphone signal is sent to the booth outputs (On) or not
(Off).
Services
• Lighting: This determines whether SoundSync Engine Lighting is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). Tap the gear
icon to open the lighting control interface.
• Sync: This determines whether Ableton Link is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). Ableton Link synchronizes beat,
phase, and tempo of Ableton Live and Ableton Link-enabled applications over a wireless or wired network. You
must be connected to the internet to use Ableton Link.
• Streaming: Use these options to enable or disable connections to streaming service partners. When set to On,
the selected service will be available in the
Source menu.
• Cloud: Use this option to retrieve your Engine library database from a cloud storage service. You must first use
the Engine PRIME software to back up your database. Then, when this option is set to On, the selected service
will be available in the Source menu and you can access these files over an established internet connection.
Note: We recommend using only high-quality, name brand USB 3.0 or Class U1 or U3 SD cards as source
drives, especially when cloud services are enabled.
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About / Update
This page displays the product name, current firmware version, and other device information.
• Update Firmware Version: If you are not running the latest firmware, tap Reboot to restart PRIME 2 in Update
Mode, which enables you to update its firmware. Follow the firmware update instructions included with the
firmware update package you downloaded.
• Settings: Tap Reset to default to restore the default factory settings for your device.
• Send Anonymous Usage Statistics: This determines whether or not your usage statistics will be sent
occasionally to us, enabling us to improve the PRIME experience.
• Legal: Tap here to view the Denon DJ EULA and patent list.
PRIME GO
Device Settings
• Wi-Fi: This determines whether Wi-Fi connectivity is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). Tap the gear icon to open
the Wi-Fi settings. See Control Center > Wi-Fi for more information about the Wi-Fi menu.
• Time/Date: This displays the current local time and date. Tap Sync Time when connected to the internet to
automatically sync the time.
• Time Zone: Displays the current time zone, formatted as Continent / City.
• Set time zone manually: Enable this setting and then tap the gear icon to manually set your local time zone.
• Nudge Sensitivity: This determines the level of sensitivity when moving the platters: Low, Mid, High, or Max.
• Track Preview: When active, Track Preview will reveal a play button for each song in the library, allowing the
songs to be auditioned in the cue without loading a song to the deck. Select On or Off.
• Screen (Plugged In): This setting determines the brightness of the main display when the power cable is
plugged in: Low, Mid, High, or Max.
• Screen (Battery): This setting determines the brightness of the main display when running on battery power:
Low, Mid, High, or Max.
Mixer Settings
• Playlist Deck Crossfade Time: Use this slider to adjust the amount of crossfade between tracks when using the
playlist deck.
• EQ Type: This setting determines the type of equalization for the
Channel EQ knobs. Select Isolate for EQ
bands with infinite cut for full band "kills," or select Norm for EQ bands with limited cut.
• ISO EQ High Xover: When EQ Type is set to Isolate, this setting determines the crossover frequency between
the Mid and High EQ bands, from 1000 to 8000 Hz.
• ISO EQ Low Xover: When EQ Type is set to Isolate, this setting determines the crossover frequency between
the Low and Mid EQ bands, from 100 to 800 Hz.
• Filter Resonance: This setting determines the amount of resonance of the filter, from 0 to 15.
• Filter Extreme Type: This setting determines the effect of the Sweep Filters at the extreme low and high ends.
Select Kill for the filter extremes to end in silence, or select Bleed to allow the extreme end of the filter to play.
• Cue Solo Mode: This setting determines how many channels can be sent to the cue mix. Set to On to have only
one channel at a time in the cue mix, or set to Off to cue multiple channels at a time.
• Split Cue Output: This setting determines the stereo positioning of the pre-fader cueing mix and main mix when
Split Cue is enabled. When set to Normal, the pre-fader cue mix will be stereo left and the main mix will be
stereo right. When set to Invert, the pre-fader cue mix will be stereo right and the main mix will be stereo left.
• Split Cue: This setting enables or disables Split Cue, which will split the stereo signal between the main mix and
pre-fader cue mix.
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Mic
• Attenuation: This setting determines the amount of additional attenuation for the Microphone Inputs: -20 dB, -
10 dB or 0 dB.
• Send to Booth: This setting determines whether the microphone signal is sent to the booth outputs (On) or not
(Off).
Services
• Lighting: This determines whether SoundSync Engine Lighting is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). Tap the gear
icon to open the lighting control interface.
• Sync: This determines whether Ableton Link is enabled (On) or disabled (Off). Ableton Link synchronizes beat,
phase, and tempo of Ableton Live and Ableton Link-enabled applications over a wireless or wired network. You
must be connected to the internet to use Ableton Link.
• Streaming: Use these options to enable or disable connections to streaming service partners. When set to On,
the selected service will be available in the Source menu.
• Cloud: Use this option to retrieve your Engine library database from a cloud storage service. You must first use
the Engine PRIME software to back up your database. Then, when this option is set to On, the selected service
will be available in the Source menu and you can access these files over an established internet connection.
Note: We recommend using only high-quality, name brand USB 3.0 or Class U1 or U3 SD cards as source
drives, especially when cloud services are enabled.
About / Update
This page displays the product name, current firmware version, and other device information.
• Update Firmware Version: If you are not running the latest firmware, tap Reboot to restart PRIME GO in
Update Mode, which enables you to update its firmware. Follow the firmware update instructions included with
the firmware update package you downloaded.
• Settings: Tap Reset to default to restore the default factory settings for your device.
• Send Anonymous Usage Statistics: This determines whether or not your usage statistics will be sent
occasionally to us, enabling us to improve the PRIME experience.
• Legal: Tap here to view the Denon DJ EULA and patent list.
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Source
The Source menu allows you to select a connected media
device, streaming service, or cloud service for use with your
PRIME hardware. All connected media sources will be shown in
the top part of the display, and available streaming and cloud
service partners at the bottom of the display.
Tap the device name to select it as your media source. The
currently selected source device, if any, will show Source
next to its name. The currently selected recording device, if
any, will show Rec next to its name.
Tap the streaming or cloud service name to select it as your
media source. If you have not set up a connection to the
service yet, you will be prompted to sign in with your
username and password or given a web link and code in
order to activate your device. Once signed in or activated,
you can use the streaming or cloud service to browse and
add tracks. Streaming and cloud services may be enabled or
disabled in the Settings menu.
Tap the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the display to open the Wi-Fi
connection menu.
Tap the computer icon at the top of the display to switch your
PRIME hardware to computer mode. In computer mode, you
can use your PRIME hardware to send and receive MIDI
messages to and from your computer.
Tap the eject icon next to a drive name to eject that source. If a
track from the selected source is currently in use, an alert will
appear to note that the tracks will be unloaded. Tap Eject
Anyway to continue or tap Cancel to return to the Source
menu.
Tap the X to exit the Source menu.
Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi page allows you to connect to a local internet network so you can browse connected streaming and cloud
services.
Tap the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the page to enable Wi-Fi. Once enabled, a list of local networks will appear on the
display.
Tap the desired network name to establish a connection. If a password is required, you will be prompted to enter it.
Once a connection is established, Connected will appear next to the network name.
Tap the gear icon next to the network name to view information about the network.
Tap the Auto Connect On/Off buttons to enable or disable automatic connection to the network
Tap Forget to forget the network login credentials.
Tap Close or anywhere outside the menu to close the Wi-Fi information menu.
You can also disable Wi-Fi from within this menu by tapping the icon at the top of the display again.
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Record
Select the media device destination that you will use to save
your recording. The currently selected source device will show
Source next to its name. Once you have selected the
recording device, you can begin recording your session.
Tap Start to begin recording. The timer on the touchscreen will
show the total length of time recorded.
Tap Pause to pause recording.
Tap Resume to resume recording when paused. Your PRIME
hardware will continue recording your session from where
you pressed pause.
Tap Stop to stop recording. Once recording is stopped, you
will have the option of saving the file to your device.
Tap Clear to clear the recording. A warning screen will be
shown before the file is deleted. Tap Yes to continue, or No
to return to the previous page to save the recording.
Tap Save As to save it to your drive. A keyboard will appear
where you can title your file. Tap Done to finish and save
your file, or tap Cancel to return to the previous page. A
success message will be shown on the display when the
operation is complete. Tap OK to continue, or wait a few
seconds and you will be returned to the Record menu.
Recorded files will be saved in a folder called Sessions on
your media device. You can access these recordings from
your PRIME hardware under the Files section of the Library.
Tap the back arrow (<) to move back a page or return to the
previous page.
Tap the X to exit the Record menu.
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Engine Lighting
The Engine Lighting page allows you to control connected lighting
devices such as DMX fixtures and Smart Lights using SoundSwitch
to seamlessly sync your music and lights.
To enable Engine Lighting, make sure the Engine Lighting
option under Services in the hardware Settings menu is set to
On. Once Engine Lighting is enabled, you can tap the gear icon in
the Settings menu to open the lighting control page. You can also
access this page after enabling it by pressing the View button to
cycle between it and the Library and Performance views.
The first time you use Engine Lighting, you can select a Basic or
Pro layout for performing:
Basic: A simple interface for controlling Smart Lights, Control
Color, Blackout and Strobe Lighting FX.
Pro: Full control of all lighting effects for both DMX and Smart
Lights, Control Movements, Strobe and more.
You will also be prompted if you want to connect Philips Hue
Smart Lights when you first use Engine Lighting. This can also be
configured later through the Engine Lighting Settings menu.
Visit soundswitch.com for more information on using SoundSwitch
lighting controls with your PRIME hardware.
Basic View
Pro View
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Settings
Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner of the touchscreen to open the Engine Lighting settings.
General
• Engine Lighting Status: This setting displays the current connection status to Engine Lighting devices. When
Running is shown, Engine Lighting is active. Tap Stop to deactivate Engine Lighting. Tap Start to reactivate.
• Connection Status: These indicators will show whether Engine Lighting is receiving signal from up to four
connected players.
• Sync Offset: Use this slider to apply a time offset for syncing your connected lights, from -1 to 0 to +1 seconds.
• Show Advanced Controls: Enable this option to toggle between the Basic and Pro controls.
• Randomize Autoloops: This setting determines whether autoloops are randomized or play in order.
• Override Scripted Tracks: This setting determines whether a scripted track that is paired with an audio file is
used (Off) or whether you can override it using the onboard controls (On).
• Loop Auto Strobe: This setting allows you to automatically generate strobe effects when a Loop Roll is engaged.
• Broadcast Art-Net: This setting allows you to enable or disable sending Art-Net protocol to control DMX
interfaces over a network connection.
• Strobes: This setting determines whether strobe effects are enabled or disabled.
• Philips Hue: Enable this option to connect to available Philips Smart Hue devices.
• Active Faders: This setting allows you to enable or disable Engine Lighting control on up to four channels at a
time. Tap the CH1–CH4 names to activate each channel.
• Version: Displays the current Engine Lighting version.
DMX Interfaces
Use this screen to view connected DMX interfaces and their Universe Assignments.
Philips Hue
Use this screen to set up Philips Hue devices.
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Appendix
SATA Drive Installation
To create more internal storage space on your PRIME 4 or PRIME 2 hardware, you can purchase a SATA (Serial ATA)
drive and install it yourself, but read this chapter first.
Your PRIME 4 or PRIME 2 can support nearly any standard 2.5” SATA drive on the market—either a solid-state drive
(SSD) or hard-disk drive (HDD). Make sure it uses a 2.5” (63.5 mm) form factor and uses (or can use) the exFAT or
FAT32 file systems.
Note: Alternatively, you could install an mSATA (mini-SATA) drive, but make sure you also purchase an adapter that
enables it to fit into a typical 2.5” SATA interface.
1. Make sure your PRIME 4 or PRIME 2 hardware is powered off.
2. Locate the SATA drive panel in the center of the bottom panel of your PRIME 4 or PRIME 2 hardware. Use a
Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws (don’t lose them!), and remove the SATA drive panel.
3. Gently pull the SATA connector and cable out from inside your PRIME 4 or PRIME 2 hardware. Be careful not
to disturb anything inside—handle just the SATA connector and cable.
4. Connect your SATA drive to the SATA connector. Make sure the connection is secure.
5. Use four 3x5 mm mounting screws (included with PRIME 4 or PRIME 2 hardware or with your SATA drive) to
secure the SATA drive to the SATA drive panel. Do not overtighten the screws, but make sure the drive is secure
and does not shake.
6. Place the SATA drive panel back onto the bottom panel of your PRIME 4 or PRIME 2 hardware, and use the
original screws to secure it in place.
You can now access this drive while using your PRIME 4 or PRIME 2 hardware!
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FX Parameters
PRIME 4
Echo Parameter
This effect adds echoes of the original signal. Feedback 0–100
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
Delay Parameter Value Range
This effect adds repeated instances of the original signal
that decay over time.
Hall Echo Parameter Value Range
This effect adds reverberated echoes of the original signal. Decay 0–100
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
alue Range
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
Ping Pong Parameter Value Range
This is a stereo delay effect where the rate of delay is
different between the left and right channels.
uto Gate Parameter
This effect applies level reduction to the original signal at a
regular rate.
Pan 0–100 (50 = center)
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
alue Range
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
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Flanger Parameter Value Range
This effect adds a slightly delayed copy of the original signal
to create a comb-filter effect (often referred to as resembling
a jet plane engine).
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
Filter LFO Parameter
alue Range
This effect varies the cutoff frequency at a regular rate. Resonance 0–100
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
Phaser Parameter Value Range
This effect adds a copy of the original signal with its phase
shifted slightly to create a subtle, modulatory effect.
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
Bit Crush Parameter Value Range
This effect applies bit reduction to the original signal for a lofi, down-sampled effect.
AVG 0–100
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Bits 8, 16, 32
Dry/Wet 0–100
Roll Parameter Value Range
This effect samples the current audio signal and repeats it at
a regular rate based on the current time division.
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
Rev. Roll Parameter Value Range
This effect (reverse roll) samples the current audio signal
and repeats it backward at a regular rate based on the
current time division.
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
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Beat Break Parameter Value Range
This effect samples the 4 beats of each bar of the original
signal and replays them (within the same bar) according to a
preset pattern, creating a “stuttering,” “breakbeat” effect.
Pattern See below
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
To select a pattern to use, turn the FX Parameter knob to select one of 10 patterns, as shown in the second
display. The 16 blocks ( █ ) and/or lines ( __ ) below it indicate the rhythm of the current pattern similarly to a drum
machine’s step sequencer: a block represents a “hit”/”strike” and a line represents a rest.
Examples:
(indicates a hit on every 8th note)
Scratch Parameter Value Range
This effect alternates between normal and reverse playback
of each beat, creating a vinyl-scratching effect.
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Beats 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 4, 8
Dry/Wet 0–100
Reverb Parameter
alue Range
This effect adds reverberation to the original signal. Decay 0–100
Frequency <60 Hz – <18.2 kHz, All Bands,
>60 Hz – >18.2 kHz
Dry/Wet 0–100
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PRIME 2/PRIME GO
Echo Parameter Value Range
This effect adds echoes of the original signal. Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1,
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Feedback 0–100
Wet/Dry 0–100
Delay Parameter Value Range
This effect adds repeated instances of the original signal
that decay over time.
Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1,
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Wet/Dry 0–100
Hall Parameter Value Range
This effect adds reverberated echoes of the original signal. Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1,
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Decay 0–100
Wet/Dry 0–100
Ping Pong Parameter Value Range
This is a stereo delay effect where the rate of delay is
different between the left and right channels.
Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1,
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Pan 0–100
Wet/Dry 0–100
Auto Gate Parameter Value Range
This effect applies level reduction to the original signal at a
regular rate.
Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1,
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Wet/Dry 0–100
Flanger Parameter
This effect adds a slightly delayed copy of the original signal
Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1,
to create a comb-filter effect (often referred to as resembling
a jet plane engine).
Wet/Dry 0–100
alue Range
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
LFO Filter Parameter Value Range
This effect varies the cutoff frequency at a regular rate. Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1,
Resonance
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
0–100
Wet/Dry 0–100
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Phaser Parameter Value Range
This effect adds a copy of the original signal with its phase
shifted slightly to create a subtle, modulatory effect.
Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1,
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Wet/Dry 0–100
Crush Parameter Value Range
This effect applies bit reduction to the original signal for a
lo-fi, down-sampled effect.
VG 0–100
Wet/Dry 0–100
Roll Parameter Value Range
This effect samples the current audio signal and repeats it at
a regular rate based on the current time division.
Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1,
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Wet/Dry 0–100
Rev. Roll Parameter
This effect (reverse roll) samples the current audio signal
Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1,
and repeats it backward at a regular rate based on the
current time division.
Wet/Dry 0–100
alue Range
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Scratch Parameter Value Range
This effect alternates between normal and reverse playback
of each beat, creating a vinyl-scratching effect.
Beats 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1,
2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Wet/Dry 0–100
Reverb Parameter Value Range
This effect adds reverberation to the original signal. Decay 0–100
Wet/Dry 0–100
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Technical Specifications
PRIME 4
Digital Audio Bit Depth
Sampling Rate
Supported Media Type
File Systems
Audio File Formats
Frequency Response
Dynamic Range
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Headroom Line Input
Mic Input
Outputs
Channel Separation
T.H.D. Line/Phono
20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
> 117 dB (A-weighted)
> 93 dB (A-weighted)
< -90 dB (1 kHz, unity)
24-bit
44.1 kHz
SD/SDHC/SDXC card, USB mass-storage devices (flash
memory, 2.5" internal SATA, external HDD)
exFAT, FAT32
AAC/M4A, AIF/AIFF (44.1–192 kHz, 16–32 bit), ALAC,
FLAC, MP3 (32–320 kbps), MP4, Ogg Vorbis, WAV
(44.1–192 kHz, 16–32 bit)
> 15 dB
> 20 dB
> 20 dB
< 0.01% (1 kHz, unity)
Microphone
Analog Input Microphone
Line
Analog Output Master, Balanced
Master, Unbalanced
Zone, Balanced
Booth
Headphone Output
<0.02% (1 kHz, unity)
-40 dBu (unity)
-60 dBu (minimum)
+15 dBV (minimum)
0 dBV (maximum)
+24 dBu (maximum)
+4 dBu (unity)
+20 dBu (maximum)
0 dBu (unity)
+24 dBu (maximum)
+4 dBu (unity)
+24 dBu (maximum)
+4 dBu (unity)
< 150 mW @ 40 Ω
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Connections Audio Outputs 2 XLR outputs (master left/right, balanced)
1 RCA output pair (master left/right, unbalanced)
2 XLR outputs (booth left/right, balanced)
2 XLR outputs (zone left/right, balanced)
1 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo output (headphones)
1 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo output (headphones)
udio Inputs
2 RCA input pairs (line-level, unbalanced)
2 RCA input pairs (phono- or line-level, unbalanced)
2 XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) input
Other
4 USB ports (for USB drives. Port 4 with 5 V, 1 A)
1 USB port (to computer)
1 Ethernet port
1 IEC power cable input
Displays Main
Full color LED-backlit display with touch interface
10.1" / 257 mm (diagonal)
8.5" x 5.5" / 216 x 139 mm (width x hei
Jog Wheel
Full-color LED-backlit display
2.2" / 56 mm (diagonal)
FX
Black & white OLED display
128 pixels wide x 32 pixels high
Power Connection
oltage
Consumption
IEC
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
43W~45W (with smartphone charging from USB4 port)
38W~39W (without smartphone charging)
ht)
Dimensions
(width x depth x height)
Weight
28.68” x 19.56” x 4.08”
728.47 x 496.82 x 103.63 mm
21.34 lb.
9.7 kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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PRIME 2
Digital Audio Bit Depth
Sampling Rate
Supported Media Type
24-bit
44.1 kHz
SD/SDHC/SDXC card, USB mass-storage devices (flash
memory, 2.5" internal SATA, external HDD)
File Systems
Audio File Formats
exFAT, FAT32
AAC/M4A, AIF/AIFF (44.1–192 kHz, 16–32 bit), ALAC,
FLAC, MP3 (32–320 kbps), MP4, Ogg Vorbis, WAV (44.1–
192 kHz, 16–32 bit)
Frequency Response
Dynamic Range
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Headroom Aux/Line
Mic Input
Outputs
Channel Separation
T.H.D. Aux/Line
20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
> 112 dB (A-weighted)
> 92 dB (A-weighted)
> 15 dB
> 20 dB
> 20 dB
< -85 dB (1 kHz, unity)
< 0.01% (1 kHz, unity)
Microphone
Analog Input Aux/Line
Microphone
Analog Output Master, Balanced
Master, Unbalanced
Booth
Headphone Output
< 0.02% (1 kHz, unity)
+15 dBV (maximum)
0 dBV (unity)
-40 dBu (unity)
-60 dBu (minimum)
+24 dBu (maximum)
+4 dBu (unity)
+20 dBu (maximum)
0 dBu (unity)
+24 dBu (maximum)
+4 dBu (unity)
< 150 mW @ 40 Ω
Connections Audio Outputs 2 XLR outputs (master left/right, balanced)
1 RCA output pair (master left/right, unbalanced)
2 XLR outputs (booth left/right, balanced)
1 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo output (headphones)
1 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo output (headphones)
Audio Inputs 1 RCA input pairs (line-level, unbalanced)
2 XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) input
Other 3 USB ports (for USB drives. Port 3 with 5 V, 1 A)
1 SD card slot
1 USB port (to computer)
1 Ethernet port
1 IEC power cable input
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Displays Main
Full color LED-backlit display with touch interface
7" / 178 mm (diagonal)
Jog Wheel
Full-color LED-backlit display
2.2" / 56 mm (diagonal)
Power Connection
Voltage
Consumption
IEC
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
34W (with smartphone charging from USB4 port)
32W (without smartphone charging)
Dimensions
(width x depth x height)
Weight
25.39” x 16.15” x 4.73”
644.8 x 410.1 x 120.2 mm
15.9 lb.
7.2 kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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PRIME GO
Digital Audio
Supported Media
Bit Depth
Sampling Rate
Type
File Systems
24-bit
44.1 kHz
SD/SDHC/SDXC card, USB mass-storage devices
(flash memory, external HDD)
exFAT, FAT32
AAC/M4A, AIF/AIFF (44.1–192 kHz, 16–32 bit),
Audio File Formats
ALAC, FLAC, MP3 (32–320 kbps), MP4, Ogg Vorbis,
WAV (44.1–192 kHz, 16–32 bit)
Frequency Response
Dynamic Range
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Headroom
20 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 1 dB
> 109 dB (A-weighted)
> 92 dB (A-weighted)
Aux
Mic
Outputs
Channel Separation
T.H.D.
Aux
Microphone
> 15 dB
> 20 dB
> 15 dB
< -88 dB (1 kHz, unity)
< 0.01% (1 kHz, unity)
< 0.02% (1 kHz, unity)
Analog Input Aux
+15 dBV (maximum)
0 dBV (unity)
Microphone
-40 dBu (unity)
-54 dBu (minimum)
Analog Output Master, Balanced
+18 dBu (maximum)
+4 dBu (unity)
Master, Unbalanced
+15 dBu (maximum)
0 dBu (unity)
+18 dBu (maximum)
+4 dBu (unity)
40 mW
1 RCA output pair (master left/right, unbalanced)
2 1/4” (6.35 mm) outputs (booth left/right, balanced)
1 1/4” (6.35 mm) stereo output (headphones)
1 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo output (headphones)
Connections
Booth
Headphone Output
Audio Outputs 2 XLR outputs (master left/right, balanced)
Audio Inputs 1 RCA input pair (line-level, unbalanced)
2 XLR+1/4” (6.35 mm) inputs
Other 1 USB port (for USB drives)
1 USB port (to computer)
1 SD card slot
1 Ethernet port
1 power adapter input
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Battery Type
Battery Life
Recharge Time
Power Connection
Voltage
Consumption
Dimensions
(width x depth x height)
Weight
16.2” x 10.8” x 2.1”
411 x 274 x 53 mm
8.11 lbs.
3.68 kg
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Built-in rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
Up to 4 hours
Up to 2 hours
DC, Center Positive
19V 3.42A
30W (maximum)
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Trademarks & Licenses
Denon is a trademark of D&M Holdings Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Denon DJ products are produced
by inMusic Brands, Inc.
Kensington and the K & Lock logo are registered trademarks of ACCO Brands.
macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
SD, SDHC and SDXC are registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
This product uses software and technology under license. Please visit denondj.com/product-legal for a complete list.
All other product names, company names, trademarks, or trade names are those of their respective owners.
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