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The Rane System One is quite simply a game-changer: It's the world's first all-in-one standalone DJ system with motorised turntables, combining the hands‑on feel of old-school vinyl mixing with the freedom of cutting‑edge DJ technology – all without a laptop in sight. With Denon's Engine DJ system on board, DJs can make seamless transitions between, on the one hand, physical media like USB sticks, SD cards, or a hard drive, and, on the other, streaming services and DJ software like Serato DJ and Algoriddim djay. In keeping with Rane's stellar rep, there's a wide range of spectacular effects and an array of pads to play them with, but the most exciting new feature is probably the controller's stem functionality, which can automatically split stereo tracks into four separate layers, giving DJs entirely new creative mixing possibilities. All of this is delivered via a responsive 7" touchscreen, some very precise controls, and the high build quality Rane is known for.
In standalone mode, the Rane System One plays music and stems directly from streaming platforms and any hard drives it's connected to, with no external computer required – this includes track analysis and library management. Equally though, the System One can be used as a controller for software suites like Serato DJ and Algoriddim djay; the interface is clean and well laid‑out, and ably supported by the large, responsive touchscreen. The numerous – and comprehensive – effects sections bring serious heat to the mix, while the 7.2" motorised platters make scratching and beatmatching feel almost like working with real vinyl. On top of that, the Rane System One can even handle professional lighting management. Clearly, this fully featured system gives DJs everything they need for the foreseeable future: It's uncompromisingly robust, delivers truly professional sound quality, and is entirely autonomous, so there'll never be any worries about OS incompatibilities.
Standalone consoles are hugely popular with DJs, as they make it possible to perform without a laptop – just using a single compact controller. Rane's celebrated 7.2" motorised aluminium decks give beatmatchers in particular the classic turntable feel they need to mix their favourite tracks, especially ones that maybe don't lock right to the grid. And the System One allows DJs to choose almost any track in the world, just as inspiration strikes, with direct access to all the major streaming services, including Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, Beatsource, Beatport, TIDAL, SoundCloud GO+, and Dropbox. And because it's compatible with software suites such as Serato DJ and Algoriddim djay, Spotify is now also available as a streaming option, although this does require a laptop. This is how DJs do it today: Cutting‑edge digital innovations, controlled with classic DJ skills. Welcome to the new DJ world.
Rane was founded in 1981 in Mukilteo, Washington state. The MP 24 mixer, introduced in 1986, was considered the club standard for 20 years. The Bozak-style MP 2016 mixer and the accompanying XP 2016 equaliser were launched in 1999, long before rotary mixers went mainstream – they are still in high demand today. Their genes live on in the excellent MP 2015 mixer. In 2003, Rane released the Serato Scratch Live, one of the first DVS systems, and even though Serato now operates independently, Rane still makes Serato-optimised hardware, such as the Twelve, a motorised DJ software controller with a twelve-inch control vinyl, which was introduced in 2017. Its technology is also present in the Rane One series. Since 2018, Rane has been part of the vast inMusic Brands family, which encompasses Denon DJ, Akai, M-Audio, Numark, Alesis and Stanton, among others.
Turn it on, load the few first tracks, and the party's already up and running. In standalone mode, the Rane System One is ideal for setups where minimal prep is key; the music's already there on one of this robust controller's hard drive slots, so that flimsy laptop can stay at home. For even more instant flexibility, music can be played via Bluetooth straight from a smartphone to the console; conversely, the mix can be sent wirelessly to any Bluetooth speaker. And for more professional setups, the Rane System One's high-end audio engine and comprehensive connectivity will ensure pristine sound in any situation. The finishing touches to a night in the club come from the System One's integrated lighting controls, either wirelessly with Philips Hue and Nanoleaf compatibility (ideal for syncing livestreams and other content) or via an optional SoundSwitch interface, for controlling more complex DMX lighting systems directly from the DJ booth.
Decks 'n' stems
The Rane System One's revolutionary approach to stem technology opens up exciting new musical dimensions: DJs can now intuitively loop, mix, or even scratch the vocals or freestyle of any track, or of course just the beat, the synths, the bass... In the past, this was something DJs could only dream of, and it's hard to scratch smoothly using the jog wheels found on most consoles anyway. That's why motorised platters are such an essential tool, especially for hip‑hop DJs: Advanced scratch routines demand the movement and resistance of authentically rotating wheels of steel. This is the cutting edge, where traditional DJ techniques meet the very latest in futuristic technology – and it makes the Rane System One a truly professional console that's capable of virtually anything.