Serato: SL4 Is The Best DJ Choice, Period!
Since it’s introduction in 2004 Serato Scratch Live has become the industry standard. Along with a pair of CDJ’s and/or a set of Technics 1200’s, you can put yourself in the game as a professional DJ and performing entertainer. Now, with Rane’s SL4, a DJ now has the professional tools flexibility to perform with multiple options.
If you are just starting off, and you have the financial resources, Rane also has the Sixty-Eight and the Sixty-Two. Both are incredible mixers that are welcome additions to any mobile or club set up. They both have the ability for a DJ to use the Bridge with Ableton Live but the most endearing feature that I found that they share with the SL4 are the dual USB ports.
Having dual USB ports allows for switching back and forth between two separate DJ’s and their computers without any disruption in music entertainment. Any DJ who wants to be sure that they can give their client the goods. Knowing that sometimes computers do crash, no matter the brand, you can have a back up machine in place and, if your computer does crash, no one enjoying the music is the wiser.
The SL4 also allows for a DJ to use up to four decks in any manner they choose. They can connect four turntables or four CDJ’s or mix it up. They can also even set up three tables along with midi controller and take their sets to the ultimate performance level with Ableton Live via the Bridge. DJ’s who want to begin getting into the mix quickly without a heavy learning curve, Serato makes it easy with simple connecting and with an interface that is not only user friendly, but also simplistic, practical and effective in design.
Searto’s software is rock solid and with the SL4 a DJ can set up a fully functional and very effective performance set. Even if a newbie has little funding they can purchase a mixer and just one turntable and then they can begin learning the skills that it takes to move hundreds and eventually, thousands at a party. They staff at Serato understands what DJ’s want and require. Serato has far surpassed Traktor and will eventually become the stand alone in the industry.