Product details
Design and ergonomics
Robust construction and build quality
The Rane Performer stands out for its exceptional design and ergonomics, designed to meet the needs of professional DJs. Its robust construction and build quality are immediately apparent. Made from high-quality materials, the Performer is designed to withstand the rigours of live performances and intensive touring.
The Rane Performer's 7-inch die-cast aluminium motorised platters are a major asset. These platters deliver the high torque essential for accurate and responsive performance, mimicking the authentic feel of traditional vinyl turntables. This feature is particularly appreciated by turntablists and scrappers, who are looking for an immediate and precise tactile response.
Magnetic acrylic discs add an extra dimension to this realistic experience. Attached magnetically, these discs allow quick and easy handling, while providing a playing feel that's true to vinyl. Their precise, consistent response is crucial to high-quality performance, ensuring smooth, natural interaction with the controller.
High-definition 3.5-inch LCD screens
The Rane Performer incorporates 3.5-inch high-definition LCD screens, an innovation that optimises the user experience by providing clear, detailed visual information. Placed at the heart of each motorised deck, these screens play a central role in the management and control of mixes in real time.
The waveform display allows DJs to precisely visualise musical variations and transitions, facilitating beatmatching and synchronised effects. Dynamic waveforms provide an instant visual representation of the music, making every mix more intuitive and responsive.
The LCD screens also display album art, adding a pleasing visual dimension and allowing quick identification of the tracks being played. This feature is particularly useful for complex sets where the DJ is juggling multiple tracks and musical genres. In addition, access to the music library directly from the screens simplifies navigation and track selection, allowing DJs to concentrate on their performance without wasting time.
Daylight Mode, another key feature of LCD displays, reverses the contrast for maximum readability in bright sunlight. This feature is essential for outdoor performances, ensuring that information remains clear and visible whatever the ambient light. By incorporating these high-definition displays, the Rane Performer provides DJs with the precise control and enhanced user interface they need for quality performance.
Technical performance
High-torque platters for precise performance
At the heart of the Rane Performer controller are high-torque motorised platters for precise, responsive performance.
The 7-inch die-cast aluminium platters faithfully reproduce the feel of traditional vinyl decks, providing immediate and accurate tactile response.
This feature is particularly appreciated by scratch recordists, who need fast, fluid interaction with their equipment.
MAG FOUR crossfader and Precision Feel faders
The MAG FOUR crossfader and Precision Feel faders are other key elements that enhance the technical capabilities of the Rane Performer.
The MAG FOUR crossfader, renowned for its precision and reliability, allows smooth, precise transitions, essential for complex mixes and creative performances.
Customisable tension control and cut-in curve
Precision Feel faders, with their dual-rail mechanical system and tension controls, offer ultra-smooth, consistent response. DJs can adjust the cut-in curve from 0 to 100%, allowing complete customisation to suit their preferences and playing styles.
Cirrus Logic audio converters and 32-bit digital signal processing
The Performer doesn't just excel in terms of physical handling; it's also equipped with cutting-edge audio technology.
Cirrus Logic 24-bit audio converters and 32-bit floating-point digital signal processing ensure exceptional audio quality.
With a dynamic range of 113dB, every sonic detail is captured with unrivalled clarity, ensuring a faithful and immersive sound reproduction.
This technical precision is important for DJs looking to deliver the ultimate listening experience to their audiences.
Technical performance
High-torque platters for precise performance
At the heart of Rane's Performer controller are high-torque motorised platters for precise, responsive performance.
The 7-inch die-cast aluminium platters faithfully reproduce the feel of traditional vinyl decks, providing immediate and accurate tactile response.
This feature is particularly appreciated by scratch recordists, who need fast, fluid interaction with their equipment.
MAG FOUR crossfader and Precision Feel faders
The MAG FOUR crossfader and Precision Feel faders are other key elements that enhance the technical capabilities of the Rane Performer.
The MAG FOUR crossfader, renowned for its precision and reliability, allows smooth, precise transitions, essential for complex mixes and creative performances.
Customisable tension control and cut-in curve
Precision Feel faders, with their dual-rail mechanical system and tension controls, offer ultra-smooth, consistent response. DJs can adjust the cut-in curve from 0 to 100%, allowing complete customisation to suit their preferences and playing styles.
Technical specifications
- Professional 4-channel motorised DJ controller with stem control
- 7’ high-torque motorised aluminium platters with vinyl-feel magnetic acrylic top platters
- 3.5’ colour LCD displays at the heart of the platters: waveform display, library preview, day mode
- 4-channel mixing section with 4 dual-rail Precision Feel faders with adjustable magnetic tension, 3-band EQ, channel FX combined with 4 effects (Filter, Filter Roll, Noise, Flanger)
- Mag Four crossfader with external voltage adjustment potentiometer
- Advanced stem control functions: Stem Split, Stem Level, Stems Pad Mode, instant Acapella / Instrumental buttons
- Stem Mode: dedicated ACAPELLA and INSTRUMENTAL buttons on each deck for isolating/removing vocals or instruments from a track on the fly, while retaining control over the performance pads
- Stem-Split mode: immediate separation of the acapella and instrument parts of a track on the 2 linked channels (1-3, or 2-4)
- Stem Performance Pad mode: isolates or removes voice, melody, bass or drums via the top line of pads, and sends FX Stems via the bottom line of pads
- Internal dynamic effects engine with 25 Main FX, 4 potentiometer-controlled Channel FX and quick access to Serato DJ software effects
- Fader FX suite from the Rane Seventy A-Track Limited Edition: direct control of Roll, Pitch and Ring Modulation effects via faders
- 2 3-position aluminium FX performance levers, 4 FX Assign buttons, 1 selection/parameter encoder, 1 selection mini-joystick
- Sampler Level with Channel 4 Sampler Assign knob
- 16 RGB backlit performance pads with monochrome OLED displays dedicated to each Pad Mode
- Modes: Hot Cue, Roll, Sampler, Stems, Pitch Play, Saved Loops, Scratch Bank, Slicer
- Deck select buttons for mixing up to 4 software decks
- 2 line/phono inputs for connecting vinyl decks or external decks
- Inputs: 2 mic (XLR and TRS jack), 2 RCA line/phono (deck 3-4)
- Outputs: 2 XLR (Main), 2 Jack (Booth), 1 RCA (Main), 2 headphones (Jack & mini-Jack)
- Dual USB connection for perfect transitions between DJs
- Compatible and delivered with Serato DJ Pro (unlocks the software)
- Audio converters: Cirrus Logic 24-bit PCM 48 kHz
- Digital signal processing: 32-bit, floating point, double precision
- Converter dynamic range: 113 dB
- Power supply: mains 100-240 V / 50-60 Hz
- Robust touring design, in line with Rane DJ products
- Additional products supplied with Performer: blueprint-style product poster, platter stickers and markers, assortment of slip rings, crossfader lubricant and microfibre cloth
- Product weight and dimensions: 12.79 kg, 780 x 402 x 103 mm