- Publisher: PCDJ
- Product: DEX 4 Pro
- Release: F4CG | TNT
- Version: 4.0.0
Step into the next generation of DJ performance with DEX 4 Pro. This cutting-edge software redefines what’s possible for DJs, combining high-quality audio manipulation, advanced features, and seamless hardware integration to elevate your creativity and performance. Whether you’re a club DJ, a live performer, or a studio wizard, DEX 4 Pro gives you the tools you need to keep your mixes fresh and exciting.
What’s New in DEX 4 Pro?
The upcoming release of DEX 4 Pro takes everything you loved about DEX 3 and supercharges it with a host of exciting new features. Packed with groundbreaking updates, DEX 4 Pro empowers you to push your mix to new heights with precision and ease. Here’s what you can expect:
Unrivaled Audio Quality with zplane’s Elastique Pro
One of the standout features in DEX 4 Pro is the integration of zplane’s Elastique Pro technology, a state-of-the-art tool for time-stretching and pitch-shifting. This update ensures unparalleled audio quality, allowing you to manipulate tracks without compromising on sound integrity. Whether you’re stretching a beat or shifting pitch, the audio is smoother, more precise, and retains its clarity.
SLIP & QUANTIZE Modes for Maximum Flexibility
Take full control over your beats and transitions with SLIP and QUANTIZE modes. SLIP Mode allows you to loop, scratch, or pause tracks while maintaining the track’s timing so that it picks up right where you left off. Perfect for live remixing or beat juggling, SLIP mode creates a seamless experience.
Meanwhile, QUANTIZE Mode locks your loops, cues, and searches to the beat, allowing for perfectly timed transitions every time.
Dynamic PADs for Live Remixing
The new PADs section in DEX 4 Pro is a game-changer for live performers. With 8 customizable pads, you can trigger Loop Rolls, Slicer, Pitch Play, and more. Whether you’re adding complex layers with Loop Slicer or creating pitch-perfect remixes on the fly with Pitch Play, the PADs are your go-to tool for spontaneous creativity.
Complete RANE Four Integration
For hardware enthusiasts, DEX 4 Pro now offers full integration with the RANE Four controller. This premium controller features 11 displays that provide instant visual feedback, ensuring you have all the information you need right at your fingertips. Whether you’re fine-tuning pitch or adjusting EQ, the RANE Four’s compatibility with DEX 4 Pro enhances your performance and keeps everything at your command.
DEX 4 Pro Key Features
1. SLIP Mode
- Loop: Loops act as Loop Rolls, offering more control over your loop transitions.
- Hot Cue Points: Cue points become momentary, only active when the button is pressed.
- Scratch: Scratching now has a natural “return” feel, as the track resumes after scratching, just like a vinyl.
- Reverse: The reverse mode behaves similarly to scratching, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Pause: Emulate the turntable stop effect when you press pause, adding realism to your performance.
2. QUANTIZE & Snap-to-Beat Mode
- Perfect Timing: Looping, cue setting, and track searching are now perfectly aligned to the beat, ensuring your transitions never miss a beat.
- Global and Per-Deck Quantize Control: Quantize can be controlled for each deck or globally from compatible controllers, giving you flexibility and precision.
3. Advanced Time-Stretching & Pitch-Shifting
- Elastique Pro Integration: Enjoy high-quality time-stretching and pitch-shifting that retain audio clarity and detail, no matter how much you alter the track’s tempo or pitch.
4. Markers and Unified Cue Points
- Custom Markers: Markers are now unified, combining cue points and loops into one category, making it easier to manage your performance points.
- Custom Colors & Names: Customize each marker’s color and name for quick reference during your set.
- Controller Integration: On compatible controllers like the RANE Four, you’ll see the markers’ names and colors displayed, streamlining your workflow.
5. Live Performance with PADs
- 8 Pad Modes: The new PADs section allows for multiple functions including Markers, Loop Rolls, Slicer, Beat Jump, Sampler, Pitch Play, and Stems.
- Instant Loops: Trigger pre-selected loop values instantly or manually control loops for customized performance.
- Manual Loop Adjustment: Even without a dedicated loop control, you can adjust loop points using the jog wheel or user interface.
6. Key Matching & Key Mixing
- Fuzzy Key Matching: With fuzzy key mixing, you can now mix tracks in different keys with minimal pitch shifting (only ±1 or ±2 semitones). This feature makes key mixing more intuitive and seamless, perfect for live DJing and studio work.
7. Audio Routing & FX
- New Audio Routing Options: Send audio to different outputs for your booth or recording setup with the new routing options.
- Software Send/Return FX: Process your external hardware’s signal through DEX 4 Pro’s FX processing and return it to the hardware, allowing for enhanced live mixing with external gear.
8. Support for .webm Video Files
- Video Compatibility: DEX 4 Pro now supports .webm video files, expanding your ability to incorporate video into your DJ sets or livestreams.
9. Improved Stability & Performance
- Smoother Crossfading: Enjoy smoother transitions when looping or searching through tracks, with improved crossfading for seamless mixes.
- Optimized System Performance: The new audio peak load display helps you troubleshoot audio issues like glitches, pops, and CPU overloads, ensuring your performance stays stable.
System Requirements
macOS
- macOS 10.12 or higher
- Supported Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
- DAWs Supported: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, and more
- Apple Silicon compatible
Windows
- Windows 7 or higher
- Supported Formats: VST3, AAX
- DAWs Supported: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, and more
- 64-bit only
Upgrade Your DJ Performance Today
If you’re ready to take your DJing to the next level, DEX 4 Pro is the ultimate tool. Packed with powerful features like SLIP and QUANTIZE modes, advanced time-stretching, and full integration with the RANE Four controller, it’s designed for DJs who demand precision, creativity, and control. Don’t settle for ordinary—DEX 4 Pro brings your DJ sets to life with cutting-edge technology, performance enhancements, and creative freedom.
Ready to revolutionize your DJ setup? Download DEX 4 Pro today and unlock the full potential of your live performances!