Licensing & software
This is a Serato DJ Lite hardware unlocked device, meaning it unlocks Serato DJ Lite when connected.
It is also a paid upgrade to Serato DJ Pro device, meaning it requires the purchase & activation of a Serato DJ Pro license, in order to be used with Serato DJ Pro.
Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Lite installed:
You can also try Serato DJ Pro, before making a purchase:
Drivers & firmware
The Denon DJ MC4000 is a class-compliant USB plug and play device on macOS, but requires drivers on Windows.
If using a Windows operating system, please ensure you have the latest available driver and firmware updates, which you can download from Denon DJ's website:
Overview
| # | MC4000 CONTROL | FUNCTION |
| 1 | GND | Grounding posts for connecting turntables |
| 2 | DC IN | Connect DC power cable |
| 3 | POWER | Power ON |
| 4 | USB | Connect MC4000 to computer via USB |
| 5 | BOOTH OUT | Booth TRS output |
| 6 | KENSINGTON LOCK | Secure device |
| 7 | BALANCED MASTER OUT (XLR) | Balanced XLR output |
| 8 | STEREO/MONO | Unbalanced Stereo/Mono output switch |
| 9 | UNBALANCED MASTER OUT (RCA) | Unbalanced RCA output |
| 10 | AUX INPUT | Aux RCA input |
| 11 | MIC 2 INPUT | Mic 2 TRS input |
| 12 | MIC 1 INPUT | Mic 1 TRS/XLR input |
| # | MC4000 CONTROL | FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| 1 | PITCH BEND | Momentarily adjust pitch +/- | Fast Forward/Rewind |
| 2 | KEYLOCK | Keylock ON | Toggle pitch range |
| 3 | VINYL | Vinyl platter mode | Censor |
| 4 | TEMPO FADER | Adjust tempo of loaded track | - |
| 5 | TALK OVER | Enable MIC talk-over | Post |
| 6 | ECHO | Enable MIC echo | - |
| 7 | MIC 2 | Mic 2 output level | - |
| 8 | MIC 1 | Mic 1 output level | - |
| 9 | FX SECTION | SEE DJ-FX SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION | - |
| 10 | FILTER | Channel HP/LP Filter | - |
| 11 | CHANNEL EQ | Adjust EQ of channel | - |
| 12 | LOAD | Load highlighted track to selected deck | - |
| 13 | BACK | Back (Library function) | Toggle Serato DJ Lite panels |
| 14 | BROWSE | Browse Serato DJ Lite library | - |
| 15 | LOAD PREP | Add highlighted track to Prepare crate | Open Prepare panel |
| 16 | LEVEL | Channel gain level | - |
| 17 | LOOP SECTION | SEE LOOPING SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION | - |
| 18 | MASTER | Adjust Master output volume | - |
| 19 | BOOTH | Adjust Booth output volume | - |
| 20 | AUX | Adjust AUX output volume | - |
| 21 | PLATTER | Control currently loaded track | - |
| 22 | PAD MODE | Toggle performance pad mode | - |
| 23 | PERFORMANCE PADS | SEE PERFORMANCE PADS SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION | - |
| 24 | CUE | Set or play from Temporary Cue | - |
| 25 | PLAY | Play/Pause | Stutter Play |
| 26 | MIC ECHO | Adjust MIC Echo Min/Max | - |
| 27 | MIC 2 EQ | MIC 2 EQ controls | - |
| 28 | MIC 1 EQ | MIC 1 EQ controls | - |
| 29 | SYNC | SYNC On | SYNC Off |
| 30 | SHIFT | Used with other controls that have SHIFT modifier functions | - |
| 31 | CUE | Monitor selected channel in headphones | - |
| 32 | SAMPLER | SEE SAMPLER SECTION FOR MORE INFORMATION | - |
| 33 | CROSSFADER | Fade audio between channels | - |
| 34 | SAMPLER VOL | Adjust sampler output volume | - |
| 35 | CHANNEL FADER | Control channel volume | - |
| 36 | SPLIT CUE | Split Cue On/Off switch | - |
| 37 | MONITOR PAN | Headphone Cue/Master mix | - |
| 38 | MONITOR LEVEL | Headphone output level | - |
| 39 | PHONES | Headphone 1/4” and 1/8” outputs | - |
Performance Pads
The performance pads let you set, trigger and delete Cue Points 1-4 in Serato DJ Lite.
- Hot Cue (1-4): When pressing pads 1-4 you can add or trigger 4 Cue Points. Holding SHIFT and pressing pads 1-4 will delete the Cue Points.
Sampler
The MC4000 has 4 dedicated Sampler pads to play samples loaded in your Sampler slots.
If no sample is loaded, pressing pads 1-4 will load the currently highlighted track in the library to the respective Sampler slot.
| MC4000 CONTROL | FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| SAMPLER 1-4 | Trigger Sampler slot | Stop playing Sampler slot |
Looping
You have the choice of Auto or Manual looping within Serato DJ Pro, with the Denon DJ MC4000.
| MC4000 CONTROL | FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| AUTO | Auto Loop On/Off | Auto 4-beat loop |
| X1/2 | Half currently selected Loop | Set manual Loop In point |
| X2 | Double currently selected Loop |
Set manual Loop Out point |
| RELOOP | Reloop / Loop Off | Loop Roll (hold) |
DJ-FX
The FX panel button is displayed in the top left area of the main Serato DJ Lite screen, click on this to toggle the DJ-FX panel.
With the DJ-FX panel open, you have control of two DJ-FX units, and if your hardware supports it, Channel FX, which can be applied to tracks played through your connected Serato DJ-hardware.
Both DJ-FX & Channel FX can be controlled with your mouse or by using dedicated controls on your hardware (where available).
Learn more about how to use DJ-FX & Channel FX:
| MC4000 CONTROL | FX FUNCTION | SHIFT FUNCTION |
| FX KNOB 1-3 | ADJUST FX PARAMETER 1-3 | FX SLOT SELECT 1-3 |
| BEATS KNOB | ADJUST BEATS MULTIPLIER | - |
| FX ON 1-3 | TURN ON FX 1-3 | FX SLOT SELECT 1-3 |
| TAP | Tap Tempo (hold for AUTO) | - |
Help
Show Tooltips
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Lite, then Show Tooltips to enable Tooltips. Tooltips provide a handy way to learn the various features of Serato DJ Lite.
Move the mouse over a section of the software to bring up a context-sensitive tooltip that describes the feature.
Click on the Help button again to turn off Tooltips.
Show Shortcut Keys
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Lite, then click Show Shortcut Keys to launch a pop-up window displaying shortcut keyboard combinations.
These shortcuts can help you perform various actions quickly, such as triggering specific deck functions, controlling playback, or navigating the library.
Watch Tutorials
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Lite, then Watch Tutorials to launch
your default internet browser and watch tutorials to help you get familiar with Serato DJ Lite.
Get Support
Click on the Help button in the upper right-hand corner of Serato DJ Lite, then Get Support to launch your default internet browser and navigate to the Serato DJ Lite knowledge base, where you can find helpful articles and guides on Serato DJ Lite. Alternatively, type keywords in the Search Help box to search the Serato DJ Lite knowledge base for specific, related topics.