Some presale questions

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Hi @Jay_DenonDJ nice to see a person from Denon DJ. I really love that!

I really think this device is cool, as I have seen it in action and really loves it, the design, the 2 screens, the full color pads, sampler etc. But I have some presale questions (yes it can still be bought in shops like Thomann.de):

  1. What happens when I put an USB stick into the device with MP3 tracks? What is possible without having the MP3s drop by the software first?

  2. Can the standalone device or me on the device set the BPM, beatgrid, cuepoints and samples? Or what is the proces in getting those in place?

  3. Can I modify the beatgrid, if its wrong, either move it the whole grid or move single points, e.g. relevant with old songs and acapellas?

  4. Why did u remove the 2 displays and full color pads and sampler pad for the newer models? It was exactly what I like about the MCX8000. I hope it will come back in forthcoming versions? Your new devices pads now look like the old Traktor S4.

  5. Is it true u will not come with any new Engine / firmware updates to MCX8000? I hope the answer is no.

  6. Do u have a forum where people can report bugs & suggest new features? And do u listen to the customers? And do u involve your customers in a beta testing program?

  7. Will you please launch a DJ controller with “transformer buttons” on the sides of the crossfader? I really loved this feature of the innovative Torq/Xponent DJ controller! It works like this: When hold down the button, that channel gets full volume 127 and when released it gets 0 in volume, so you can perform rythmic mixing e.g. with a tone or chord or singing on one track over another track. This feature is SO important and relevant and known ever since the first DJing, nevertheless its only the Xponent device which had it… I Really miss this! And its the first thing Im looking after when new DJ controllers hit the market and unfortunately I get disappointed every time.

  8. In fact, when InMusic bought up Torq/Xponent its fans were told that the team would continue at inMusic on their existing brands and take all the good stuff with them to Denon, Numark etc. But in fact, I havent seen any of all the cool features form Torq/Xponent yet on any DJ controller on the market yet, and I really feel there is no controller fullfilling the big gab in the market when that cool controller disappeared from the market. E.g. incredible morphing crossfader, transformer buttons, samples, VST effects support, whole 10 buttons for samples/cuepoints, whole 4 effects, serie connected pre or post effects, cuepoints labels, freeform grid moving, complete MIDI controllable and MIDI in/out 5-pin plugs, easy right click on everything to reprogram everything, ability to put macros on buttons etc. etc. etc. Will you implement some of these things in near future on new controllers?

  9. Some people here in the forum states the device has sync issue sin standalone version and some salesmen talk about freeze issue with screens. Have u fixed those issues or will u launch an update fixing it soon?

  10. What/how can the sample buttons be used? I havent been able to find it described or shown anywhere yet. I would really like to be able to load my own samples, drums, jingles etc to the device and play it on the pads! Is it possible now? Either in standalone or with software? If not, will u pls. sap make an update with this possible?

  11. Will there be more effects than the 3 available, in an update in Engine?

  12. I’m a little confused about all the possible software versions working with the device. Engine 1.5 is preloaded right? And there is a 2.5 available? and the default software is Serato DJ? then I read about some updates to both of them and that Prime is now supporting all devices? or DJ Pro should also work on MCX8000? or? And Virtual DJ? What is best? Do they both offer samples and cuepoints?

  13. Will u come with a new version DJ controller with 2 screens, maybe bigger & with touch, keep full light pads, full advantage of sampling, 2 transformer buttons on the sides of the crossfader, MIDI in/out especially for sync, but also for controlling?

  14. Will you pls. consider putting in the cool D-BEAM controller from Roland (its possible to license it) on a forthcoming DJ controller, so we can control sweep, filter, effects and white noise, ya even crossfader, pitch whatever with the hands moving in the air!? <3 Maybe also connection for expression pedal too!? It would be so F… cool creative device! :slight_smile:

  15. Can I zoom in & out on the running waveform on the displays?

  16. I have noticed it havent MIDI in/out plugs on the device. But I want to sync up the device to other equipment like the Boss RC505 loopstation. As this was standard possibilities in DJ controllers for 10-20 years ago, I simply cannot understand if its not possible with a modern controller like MXC8000. SO… isnt it possibel in some way? I mean then thru the DJ software and laptop and a MIDI in/out controller? If yes, how will it be possible? Do I need to set some settings in Serato DJ? Serato DJ Pro? Virtual DJ? Use Torq to control MCX8000?

  17. Actually can MCX8000 be controlled by Torq DJ software? As Torq is prepared to control everything, shouldnt it be possible? if MCX8000 is controllable?

  18. Can I also play or download songs from Soundcloud to the device? Can the ethernet plug be used for the internet connection? Or is it only possible from wireless connection? If no, will u come with firmware update which makes it possible to connect internet thru the ethernet RJ45 plug?

  19. Why is it saying v.1.6 for Engine and Engine Prime at the top picture but below it writes firmware update 2.5 ? Isnt Engine the firmware? And is both Engine and Engine Prime working on the MCX8000? Whats the difference?

I really look forward to your answers! Thanx in advance!