Rane has been playing second fiddle to Pioneer when it comes to mixers. The Rane 68 did not receive the best reviews so it’s important that the 64 make a positive impact. The 62 was the predecessor to both of these mixers was much more popular and widely used, the 64 seems to capitalize on that success with a few new improvements to make this a very competitive mixer.

The days of mixers priced at $200 and under are over, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The Rane 64 boasts integrated Serato DJ software.  This makes the 64 a great mixer for a wide variety of DJ’s.  Just plug it in sync it up and your ready to mix.

Sometimes it’s the little things that count. Dual usb ports give this particular mixer an added selling point. With today’s technology constantly improving, just about everything electronic can be linked with a usb fitting. These ports also allow separate midi messages to each individual port, allowing DJs to toggle back and forth.

Ultimately the 64 sits right in between the 68 and 62. The integrated software and multi function put it in the high end mixer talk and gives pioneer products a run for their money. Having the availability of these two companies dueling for the best product only leads to better tools for DJ’s themselves. The Rane 64 definitely lives up to that concept.