Let’s get the obvious stuff out of the way: we’re looking at a Rane mixer designed with turntablists in mind, so it’s perfectly OK to expect an amazing crossfader, and the Rane Sixty Four doesn’t disappoint. The mixer wasn’t connected to a computer, probably because Serato DJ 1.5 was still in beta at that time – but I could take a good look at the layout and build quality. The DJWORX/IDA booth was located right next to the Rane showcase stand, so it was easy for me to spend some time over there and check out their new flagship: The Sixty Four. Luckily, attending the BPM Show in Birmingham provided me with the opportunity to try some fresh kit – and unexpectedly, I found a mixer worth writing about. In the true high-end area, the options are limited. Truly a pain these days, as most of the greats are gone from the DJ market. However, due to its very limited hackability, the mixer eventually had to find a new home – and I had to find a new mixer. Last year, I was looking for a fully integrated solution for DJing with Traktor Scratch Pro to replace my Ecler Evo5 which, disappointingly, never received a 64-bit driver update – so I purchased a Kontrol Z2. Manual: Rane DJ Website WHERE DO I START, WHERE DO I BEGIN.
