Rane Twelve MkII: Motorized Platter for DJ Software

The Rane Twelve MkII brings the turntable feel back to the digital DJ booth: a motorized 12-inch platter with turntable-typical haptics. The successor to the original Rane Twelve directly controls Serato DJ Pro and expands operation with track selection and instant doubles directly on the device.

At a glance

• Motorized 12-inch platter
• Four separate decks controllable via onboard layer selection

Turntable Feel on a Controller

A real, motorized 12-inch platter replicates the look and feel of a turntable – including a turntable-typical start/stop button. Compared to the first Rane Twelve, onboard controllable track selection and loading functions, as well as a dedicated instant doubles button, have been added.

Control for Serato DJ Pro

The Twelve MkII controls Serato DJ Pro. An onboard screen displays the BPM, and four separate decks can be controlled directly on the device via layer selection. Through a function that replaces the pad mode with Serato Stems, the Twelve MkII also becomes a control device for stem separation.

Who else is playing in the market

In the current field of DJ hardware, the Twelve MkII faces standalone systems like the Denon DJ SC6000 Prime and Stems controllers like the Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10. The Twelve MkII relies on a motorized platter instead of jog wheels or touchscreens.

Technical Specifications

Serato describes the device as follows:

"The RANE TWELVE MKII replicates the look and feel of a turntable with a 12-inch motorised platter. It builds on the original RANE TWELVE and adds features such as onboard track select and load controls."

FAQ

Which DJ software is the Rane Twelve MkII suitable for?

The controller is designed for Serato DJ Pro.

How many decks can be controlled on the device?

In Serato DJ Pro, four separate decks can be controlled directly on the Twelve MkII via onboard layer selection.

Source: Serato