All user reviews for the Denon DJ DN-S3500

First of all hello everyone (and sorry for the lack of accents but I use a keyboard "qwerty" so no accent !)...

- I bought one two months ago. (Why only one?? -> Finance who do not currently want to test + a little more before buying two and a mixer!)

- The sampler is very interesting but would have been much better if he had a capacity of at least 20 seconds (14 sec max. And is not improve with an update Software Denon because it is part of the Hardware). Well, if you have a platinum departing as in my case ... it's a bit "short"! but hey, all the same fun!

The two points "Hot-Start" are not bad at all events as well as other built-in effects and rather nice to do "stuff" pretty cool style:
"Flanger" (multiple speeds available)
"Filter" (Low - Mid - High)
"Echo - Echo / Loop"
"Brake" and "Reverse" (like on a turntable)
"Dump" (which is actually a function with a sound effect similar to "Reverse" but 4 seconds max. (I think) while still playing in reality as if you had done nothing special!)

If you like "scratch" and you will make good on the delires Rap, Hip-Hop, R'n'B and other Scratch made the sound of this player is very good ... No sound unlike any other digital CDJ-known brands of turntables for the precision and push that start with "T" (If you scratch ... it should be avoided!).

Many say to do several manipulations before they can launch an effect on the DN-S3500 ... It is true that no one will run but hey, once you master your player just is not really a problem. (I say this but I have not tested yet! (^^)') .

- This is my first platinum. I quickly tried a few other models in the store before buying it obviously but in terms of quality / built-in effects / design / price is the DN-S3500 which I bly be the most attractive! After everyone's tastes, interests and purchasing power (the Pioneer CDJ1000MK3 are obviously great but I think that Pioneer is getting a little too much going on its reputation and its "Sponsors!" I do not think DN-S3500 is less than CDJ1000 only Denon EXPENDITURE probably less in Marketing and Sponsorship ... when investing and should return sooner or later lol) And I do not know what is the Pioneer but Denon is a great value in terms of sound. Even by simply plugging my turntable on a hi-fi (Denon also ...) the sound is super clean!

- I can not even pretend to have a great experience at the moment and despite the single point a little disappointing for my taste (the length of the sampler) Yes I think I do it again the same choice!

I use them for two weeks I had before the DN-S1000

Frankly it's a different world ... the scrach is really very good with a CD Breakbeat (Octobeat vol.4 among others). We can scracher on a sample of the same CD during playback (indeed even by changing the sample CD is recorded so nikel)
design is not bad and better than what Denon has done until now
Despite what one can say they are relatively quick to take over, the reverse effect and especially DUMP (allowing reverse playback and returns to the point of reading as if it had been continued)
Much more space between the functions (by the way for DN-S1000 I have the impression that this was the model for the fingers of 12 years ...)

Talking about things that faches ... BPM counter that famous .. a little west of time as .. it's just what he likes! No, because j'taquine any way BPM is in the head and not on the screen, it serves more to help and as close as possible for web ..
The VBR encoding to mp3 is boring, you must spend time re-encode everything in CBR and after no problems
The load times mp3 is a bit slow on the CD the most "filled" but hey it's quibble

Apart from the DN-S1000 I have not tried to equivalent

Price / quality ratio really not bad, we really value for money .. (Small revenge for PIONEER)

I would definitely do it again this choice

For three months or so. But used only four or five times.

What is good:
- General ergonomics
- Intuitive buttons for intuitive handling
- Direct drive tray
- Torque direct drive plate simulating the use of a platinum vinyl
- The display clear and legible
- The choice to run for the board oupas schratcher in hip hop or house and techno mix in
- Built-in effects are useful to better facilitate its "rave" party-
- MP3 playback function
- The sound of that scartch immitent perfect vinyl (DJ SNIPER group who had used at our side during the concert SNIPER took his foot hihihi)

Which is a shame:
- The plastic that serves as the "vinyl" scratching seems to be fragile so handle with care and attention to scratches that tear
- We do not do well with the Scratch mp3
- Set too small, the size of a vinyl 33 rpm would be ideal (it may scratch with two fingers or three times and it is quite uncomfortable)

But I think it's better than a CDJ 800 or 1000 and it is both a NUMARK CDX and HDX, but at different levels.

As a fairly new product, the list price seems to be normal but I would hope that over time it would be a necessary tool for less. The psychological price I'm willing to give it would be 3 / 4 of its current value that is around 500 euros.

With experience, I will buy a much revised format, a second edition in a way.

How long have you use it?

Since 4 years

What is so special that you like most and least?

+ + + The platform running (close to the feel of vinyl), its effects and its fiabillité.

Scratch perfect.

--- Plateau could have been a little bigger.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?

Dns dns 1000 and 1200 (the big stew), cdj 1000 cdj 1000MK3 and I have always (as good as the denon denon is better but because of its turntable.

How would you rate the quality / price?

Excellent, too bad that Denon has played on their gains over time as they have been overtaken by Pioneer (I recall that offered the Pioneer cdj djm and in a lot of big clubs to do their advertising, so all young people know that this mark).

With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Yes, without hesitation, for those critical Denon, try there before ...

Hello,

My opinion: DENON there is nothing better.

I spend 20 hours per week on a turntable and I practiced all models.

Arrtons to see only the pioneer brand because if you really your a dj you can mix everything.

So going back to 3500 nickel plate must not forget that these are CD players! vinyl and not not to confuse an austin mini with the new mini is not the same technology.

So good decks all levels trs trs easy and reliable with several functions a price more than adequate

Just for info DENON only high-end car radio not !!!!!

I advice.

Hello all, I add my personal touch, you'll have plenty of information by reading the other reviews but I find it lacks the subtlety of the same all important.
Premire, you could not scratch the first beat, the cue point "slipped" shameful.
APRS update, this problem has disappeared, making room for the virtual disappearance of the BPM display. Super especially shameful that they have had nine months to fix the scratch the cue point. How long Submitted to fix this simple problem of BPM?!
The pitch is not linear!
When you are told that the pitch is 0.05% or 0.02% is a bit ironic! These values ​​are correct for one direction of pitch, but in the opposite direction the change will be doubled. (0.02% in one direction and 0.04% in the other). So to reach certain values, you must move the pitch 2 times.
It is much more simple and reliable mixing on the Pio CDJ since 3500, the pieces are dcallent quickly, even if the correct value t mi. It sounds weird but I compared the 3500 CDJ 800, dernire on this, even if the value of the pitch is not good, it will stay longer with the 3500 call.
Fortunately, the new Update to correct this problem, but still not as reliable as the Pio.
The quick jump in a bad name, 2 seconds to resume playback APRS jump
Not to mention qques bugs bugs APELL random image (such as the break beat in one play and do nothing)
The board is slower than the Pio (at dtriment noise CD)
The CDJ is super fast search cue point, tracks, ... did not expect the same at all of 3500, even go your way.
To scratch, going for a 10 sec before and APRS point scratch impossible to scan the entire track to the plateau, its memory quickly saturates trs.
Denon is not enough the cost of the client, I am prs site, denondjforums.com
The 3500 is very well for the home and mix at home, it is not reliable enough for a club.
To mix the tempo, I recommend a plutt CDJ.
Could be better

Last updated:
Denon has released its latest firmwire. Submitted A Sampler slot is ais tempo and enjoyable. Since I switched over CD problem (no breaks beats). CDJ 800 Aprsravoir a test I prfre the Denon's 800 ... waiting to buy a CDJ MK3.

Last two days:
All told the DN-S 3500 are reliable, I never encountered bugs since the correction APRS firmware and especially the change in my burner (a Pioneer lol)
And no I still do not have CDJ Mk3 (too expensive for what it possde) and I will make a plutt upgrade to the DN-HS 5500.
Note rectification.
THE FIRST party will only benefit from its historic past.

I finally test the plate! Test specially for the tempo DJ mix
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- How long have you use it?
I had it for 3 months

- What is so special that you like most and least?
CD/MP3 +, Denon (very good), ECHO LOOP , price

- No USB (like the S1200), no MIDI control possible, pitch very accurate (but still is doing very well, some problems with the cue when "tape" over to "stutter" (sometimes the sound would not launch)

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
This is the first model of CD player I use. I was on Vinyl then midi controller Vestax VCI 100

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Excellent

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
I think so but since I like the change I'll turn to me Probably 1200 or so but were afraid to pioneer good (hic)

- How long have you use it?
I use it for over a year. about two hours a day

- What is so special that you like most and least?

EXTRAS:
It has direct drive tray
Cue and loop them easy to do and corrected
-Effects, particularly the loop (personal opinion)
The sampler-

Cons:
-Fast forward not precise. Indeed, when one is released early and there is a little time to re-reading, although it will be instant after release
The Quick-jump. (Jump 10 or 20 or 30 seconds when one presses on fast forward) such that dessu, there is a time of one or two seconds for replay
-When running more than 20 seconds the set by stepping backwards or saturate the memory and the sound cuts off any moment.
-When you make a loop (loop) and it saves it in the memo and we put out the device, kan is back on the camera and we recall the previously recorded loop it takes more than 10 seconds has return. very big disadvantage for the mix
It support mp3 not very reliable
- When you want a music ratraper relancan the plateau as a vinil, the thing is the precise pa as a ratrapage a real turntable
- Lack of loops and cue points, to 4 am in the ideal
if she has a ca good value for money

I had sold for money problems and so decided to go out Denon DNS 8000 I will take them away, or DNS then try before May 3700.

Here cordially greg

Tested two nights.
For other CD players tested, see my opinion.
I like the look of madness, finish, ergonomics (orders effects, display ...), the turntable after a little practice (others have already mentioned), the timing of cue corrections pitch and the search titles. I love the buttons "start cue", for me, on this last point, they are the most pleasant of existing Denon (even the 3700 is significantly less well on this style with touches DNS1200 ...) Let me explain : the keys are large, regardless of the point of support, even on a board, it never fails. I find it even better than the round keys Pio ... The sensitivity and orders are running top. The appearance of serious, solid and pro turntables. Reliability, which is to go, I know that run a lot. The purchase price for this very low level range.
Do not rely on first contact can be a bit confusing the device is really a player "in part". It takes a little train and use it in the evening: as soon as it starts to go, we think it's great.
I noted that against the sound quality without being bad (it's really thin but generally the range Denon) is defined below Pioneer (cdj 100 or 200 for example. Although sometimes this kind of opinion may seem controversial, it is the opinion of my ears ... Average also control pitch.
I do not like the slow loading is really embarrassing for a player of this level (we really miss and not properly prepare his sets). Bugs that require reading CDS have really good condition. I mean on new plates, bugs on CDS certainly used but are usually read by the various decks of the other brands ... After, being strict on this point, these plates are for use in pro. In addition it opens the door to creative possibilities so vast, that we must think about when making a purchase.
Unbeatable value for money but after a long hesitation, sold as too bulky for me (to buy 1200). I do not have that choice would do but if I was looking for materials and more efficient than the Sofista 1200, I would turn to the 3700 or Pioneer CDJ 850.

How long have you use it?
I use it for over a year
What is the particular feature you like best and least?
What I like most:
Jog-size and weight, which leaves a good feeling in the mix
The 2-point hot cue for an instant reading boot
-The sampler, which is very nice

What I like least, the list goes on:
Quick jump-down, not rev prcise, perform all necessary and long
-Transition from the pitch bend mode scratch, need a good support down the key.
An mp3-only mode Bizard, which ragi not always according to the format (not quick jump for example)
BPM-counter not reliable at all (ok everything is in thoriated ear but ...)
Some-times, the pitch is several tens of seconds to perform all necessary for a dynamic mix, it's damn difficult carrment.
Rapel it loops and cue points in mmo, super long!!
De trs many bugs, despite Firmwire days. (Music playing in the middle of this cut, cue point that this alone without prvenir DCAL, cd not recognized, while the silent 1h before, ect ...)

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
I tried Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, CDJ 800 MK2, CDJ 400.

How do you report qualitprix?
Poor quality price ratio, for a plate of this award, especially with the gear prtention "PRO", so many bugs and I think are default intolrable. I would never take the risk of playing live with this type of hardware, too likely to crash right in the set ... it's in home studio, and that's it ....
Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...
No, for the same price, I would take a CDJ 400, although less provided as an accessory (sampler, hot cues, ect ...) but carrment more reliable. I have a cdj 400, which a year was never possible one bp, while the DNS-3500 will never s'arrte DCON.
I trsdu this kind of pb for a gear of this type.