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Rane 62 Vs Traktor Z2
Posted on: 06.11.2012 by Evelynn Pennycook
Rane 62 = aprrx $2000 from Stores Traktor Z2= apprx $799

Why?

I know native instruments has a more diversified product line inventory so Rane may need to milk their mixer line but damn the price difference! Why do you believe rane mixers cost so much. I was looking over the specs of both and cannot rationalize the cost for Rane's 2channel mixer to be sold for so much now. Even the DJM-t1 is under $1,000.
Kiyoko Wellisch
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by DjLiquitATL
I'm waiting to test this out. Z2 and Rane61/62 are simular BUT with rane you have the video option.
That's not really anything to do with the hardware though. You could use whatever software you want with it at the end of the day.
Grady Weinkauf
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by blackavenger
Thanks for posting up the pics

Have any of you ever had a custom case made?

I was believeing of getting a case made that would house the Z2, X1, & F1 + Sliding Laptop Stand.

I'm wondering if it would set me back any more than $400 dollars?
Id expect about $400, Road Ready should be able to help you or you can build your own.

Or a case like this http://www.odysseygear.com/odyssey-p...gs4trakbl.html

that should give you enough room to do what you like and then add padding to make everything snug!!
Evelynn Pennycook
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
Why do you believe it's no longer the best bang for the buck? You know the Z2 costs more, right?

Also you say the S4 is more portable. I suspect you're talking about the DDJ-T1 midi controller, not the DJM-T1 2 channel mixer.
The Z2 is only $100.00 more than the PIONEER DJM-T1 mixer. I was stating that I owned the Traktor S4 controller at the same time as the pioneer DJM-t1 fader with my turntables. I ended up using my S4 controller at more gigs and felt I performed better with the s4. I don't want to get off topic- there is another topic discussion in the community s comparing the z1 and t1.
Kiyoko Wellisch
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by rsciangula
I had the mixer about 6 months but ended up using my s4 at clubs because of the portability and work flow at the time. Probably the best bang for your buck before the z2 came out.
Why do you believe it's no longer the best bang for the buck? You know the Z2 costs more, right?

Also you say the S4 is more portable. I suspect you're talking about the DDJ-T1 midi controller, not the DJM-T1 2 channel mixer.
Shad Rametta
07.11.2012
Originally Posted by DeeJayJade
I dont believe mine is 10" i actually have aboout 2-3" of padding on each side, but length wise I am more than good. Ill have to check it when I get home, ive just been happen to use it didnt even toss it in there yet.

Ill report back in... 45min
Thanks for posting up the pics

Have any of you ever had a custom case made?

I was believeing of getting a case made that would house the Z2, X1, & F1 + Sliding Laptop Stand.

I'm wondering if it would set me back any more than $400 dollars?
Thomasine Henzi
07.11.2012
Originally Posted by soundinsurgent712
Let's forget about Rane for a minute, Z2 or DJM T1?? And why please?
There is already a thread on this matter
http://community .djranking s.com/showthread.php?t=58984
Grady Weinkauf
08.11.2012		the Z2 you can also remap it like the DJM900 Nexus... so what you can do with it is far more than the Rane mixer.
Kiyoko Wellisch
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by DjLiquitATL
I'm waiting to test this out. Z2 and Rane61/62 are simular BUT with rane you have the video option.
That's not really anything to do with the hardware though. You could use whatever software you want with it at the end of the day.
Federico Vilas
08.11.2012		I'm waiting to test this out. Z2 and Rane61/62 are simular BUT with rane you have the video option. Of all the things NI gives us they still leave out that one option. Even VDJ has video.

I personally am interested in seeing how well the innofaders work on the z2. A little concerned that someone stated earlier that the line faders are "Stiff"...me being a old school type of DJ...line faders are a must for scratching. I'm going to stick with my vestax07pro, built in audio 6, and amazing faders....that is unless i can convince the wife to use our GC card for z2 lol...

but for the value you cannot beat it NI has market locked

Mixer, Software, and control media for $799...STEAL
Shad Rametta
08.11.2012
Or a case like this http://www.odysseygear.com/odyssey-p...gs4trakbl.html
Hmm, I already have that case for the NS6. maybe I'll refrain from selling it until I get the gear, and see if it will all fit.

Thanks for the idea.
Grady Weinkauf
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by blackavenger
Thanks for posting up the pics

Have any of you ever had a custom case made?

I was believeing of getting a case made that would house the Z2, X1, & F1 + Sliding Laptop Stand.

I'm wondering if it would set me back any more than $400 dollars?
Id expect about $400, Road Ready should be able to help you or you can build your own.

Or a case like this http://www.odysseygear.com/odyssey-p...gs4trakbl.html

that should give you enough room to do what you like and then add padding to make everything snug!!
Evelynn Pennycook
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
Why do you believe it's no longer the best bang for the buck? You know the Z2 costs more, right?

Also you say the S4 is more portable. I suspect you're talking about the DDJ-T1 midi controller, not the DJM-T1 2 channel mixer.
The Z2 is only $100.00 more than the PIONEER DJM-T1 mixer. I was stating that I owned the Traktor S4 controller at the same time as the pioneer DJM-t1 fader with my turntables. I ended up using my S4 controller at more gigs and felt I performed better with the s4. I don't want to get off topic- there is another topic discussion in the community s comparing the z1 and t1.
Kiyoko Wellisch
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by rsciangula
I had the mixer about 6 months but ended up using my s4 at clubs because of the portability and work flow at the time. Probably the best bang for your buck before the z2 came out.
Why do you believe it's no longer the best bang for the buck? You know the Z2 costs more, right?

Also you say the S4 is more portable. I suspect you're talking about the DDJ-T1 midi controller, not the DJM-T1 2 channel mixer.
Evelynn Pennycook
08.11.2012		I owned the T1, liked it but never loved it. One of my biggest issues, though small was that it did not have a dedicated filter knob. Additionally the sound quality was not as good as my S4. which I owned at the same time.

I had the mixer about 6 months but ended up using my s4 at clubs because of the portability and work flow at the time. Probably the best bang for your buck before the z2 came out.
Shad Rametta
07.11.2012
Originally Posted by DeeJayJade
I dont believe mine is 10" i actually have aboout 2-3" of padding on each side, but length wise I am more than good. Ill have to check it when I get home, ive just been happen to use it didnt even toss it in there yet.

Ill report back in... 45min
Thanks for posting up the pics

Have any of you ever had a custom case made?

I was believeing of getting a case made that would house the Z2, X1, & F1 + Sliding Laptop Stand.

I'm wondering if it would set me back any more than $400 dollars?
Nancey Inderlied
07.11.2012		It's kinda hard to compare the 62 and Z2 intrinsically though, I mean, look at the main specs point for point.

3 Immortal magnetic faders vs 3 short body Mini-Innofaders.

A pair of 32f-Bit 20 channel soundcards vs a single 24 bit 6 channel card.

Rane engineered converters and signal processors vs a first attempt at processors by NI and licensed converters.

If you keep going, and look at the control durability of the S series vs the control durability of every Rane product since 1981, price just starts to disappear.

The more apt comparison is Z2 vs DJM-T1, and even that pretty much shitkicks the Z2 in almost every way, point for point.
Thomasine Henzi
07.11.2012
Originally Posted by soundinsurgent712
Let's forget about Rane for a minute, Z2 or DJM T1?? And why please?
There is already a thread on this matter
http://community .djranking s.com/showthread.php?t=58984
Xenia Gorin
07.11.2012		Let's forget about Rane for a minute, Z2 or DJM T1?? And why please?
Jeffrey Akinsanya
07.11.2012		z2 bang for buck hands down..
Grady Weinkauf
07.11.2012

Grady Weinkauf
07.11.2012
Originally Posted by blackavenger
So does the Z2 fit in the standard 10" Road Ready case?
I dont believe mine is 10" i actually have aboout 2-3" of padding on each side, but length wise I am more than good. Ill have to check it when I get home, ive just been happen to use it didnt even toss it in there yet.

Ill report back in... 45min
Shad Rametta
07.11.2012
I also came from the Rane57, which I actually was able to sell to break even to buy my Z2 and keep the road ready case that came with it when I purchased the mixer used.
So does the Z2 fit in the standard 10" Road Ready case?
Grady Weinkauf
07.11.2012		It is very hard to compare the Z2 and the Rane 62. I personally own a Z2 now, and I have used a 62 many times. For the price tag and for what they both do, Id still take me Z2 over the 62. I dont share my mixer with anyone else, so having two USB ports isnt really needed.

Price tag on the 62 is what kept me away from it, id rather buy a DJM900 Nexus for that price tag.

I also came from the Rane57, which I actually was able to sell to break even to buy my Z2 and keep the road ready case that came with it when I purchased the mixer used.
Lina Rawie
07.11.2012		Yeah man, I'll definitely post up my thoughts on it soon! My initial impressions of the hardware are very good (stiff line faders aside, although that's a matter of preference I suppose), especially considering the price and that it comes with an integrated sound card and TSP 2.6. I really didn't expect it to be built as well as it is. I'll set it up tomorrow and do a little review of it once I've had a good play around with it.
Addie Engbrecht
07.11.2012
Originally Posted by DJSigma
I believe Rane's prices are higher based on their reputation - whether deserved or not. I've owned both Serato and Traktor and I found Serato to be bullet-proof - I never had a single issue with it, even when it was running on a laptop that barely met the minimum requirements - while Traktor seems more problematic.

I've just picked up a Z2 and while I would have preferred to go for a Rane 62, it's just not worth 3 times the price of the Z2 IMO. That said, if I was still gigging and earning decent money from DJing I would have bought the 62, but I'm just a hobbyist these days so the Z2 will hopefully suit me fine.
Im hoping you do a review on the Z2
Lina Rawie
07.11.2012		I believe Rane's prices are higher based on their reputation - whether deserved or not. I've owned both Serato and Traktor and I found Serato to be bullet-proof - I never had a single issue with it, even when it was running on a laptop that barely met the minimum requirements - while Traktor seems more problematic.

I've just picked up a Z2 and while I would have preferred to go for a Rane 62, it's just not worth 3 times the price of the Z2 IMO. That said, if I was still gigging and earning decent money from DJing I would have bought the 62, but I'm just a hobbyist these days so the Z2 will hopefully suit me fine.
Michell Wehrmeyer
07.11.2012
Originally Posted by tombruton69
5 years ago I never saw traktor being played out every1 was on serato, now when I go out the majority are on traktor, the people I know who use serato say they use it because its what they are used to and if they where to start today they would go traktor scratch.

Serato/Rane used to be the premium option and there was a snobbery against traktor that has now changed. I believe rane are riding off there past reputation. I believe the z2 will outsell the rane mixers, also the rane mixers arnt holding there value where as there sound cards are for the time being
This. Its like anything else, there is more competition from NI + traktor and other companies now, and as a result we are seeing more competition, better products, lower prices, and a shift from serato to traktor because traktor is out doing serato. Thats why you see serato trying to market new midi stuff and updates

imo, there is no reason to get a 62 unless you are doing some insane insane scratching and really prefer the feel over vestax battle mixers and such
Kiyoko Wellisch
08.11.2012		Doesn't help that it's the most expensive mixer on the face of the earth :P
Evelynn Pennycook
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
Tell me about it. I got a chance to take a look at a Rane 61 the other day- It's a
Kiyoko Wellisch
08.11.2012
Originally Posted by MaxOne
I love a good mixer as much as the next man but the truth is the build of the new rane's isnt all that. the buttons and knobs feel naff

Their price tag is unjustifiable imo
Tell me about it. I got a chance to take a look at a Rane 61 the other day- It's a
Addie Engbrecht
07.11.2012		NI has a whole lot to prove to me when it comes to quality. Rane has to be the top brand in my mind when it comes to build and sound quality. Not too mention their customer service and warranty serivce is awesome, NI's is and has always been a joke. I'm not believing anything about the z2 untill it is proven over the test of time.
Shad Rametta
07.11.2012		You can't compare the Z2 to the 62. The 62 is in a league of it's own! It has on-board effects, as well
as software effects. But most importantly, it has (2) USBs, and that feature alone is what sets it apart
from any other mixer in the game.

However, you can compare the Z2 to the 61, and in my opinion, the Z2 wins that battle hands down!
Leeanna Ayla
07.11.2012		The Z2 is as solid a mixer as I have ever touched. I really like the feel of the faders and the knobs have just the right amount of resistance.
Marguerite Truka
07.11.2012		5 years ago I never saw traktor being played out every1 was on serato, now when I go out the majority are on traktor, the people I know who use serato say they use it because its what they are used to and if they where to start today they would go traktor scratch.

Serato/Rane used to be the premium option and there was a snobbery against traktor that has now changed. I believe rane are riding off there past reputation. I believe the z2 will outsell the rane mixers, also the rane mixers arnt holding there value where as there sound cards are for the time being
Hipolito Scionti
07.11.2012
Originally Posted by manchild
Havent touched a Z2, but I just know it isn't even on the same level as a 62. Thats why
I love a good mixer as much as the next man but the truth is the build of the new rane's isnt all that. the buttons and knobs feel naff

Their price tag is unjustifiable imo

I doubt the Z2 feels as nice as an empath or any of the the older rane lines but the new line aint all that
Addie Engbrecht
07.11.2012		Havent touched a Z2, but I just know it isn't even on the same level as a 62. Thats why

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