The RANE TWELVE MKII is a 12-inch motorised turntable controller designed to give digital DJs the physical feel of a traditional deck without using a tonearm or stylus. It can control software through USB MIDI, output DVS control tone through RCA, or combine the two in a hybrid workflow.
It is not a conventional audio turntable. Instead, the TWELVE MKII is a dedicated control deck for software-based DJ systems, aimed particularly at scratch and battle DJs who want full-size moving-platter control with digital reliability.
RANE TWELVE MKII key features
- 12-inch motorised platter.
- Turntable-style moving-platter control without a tonearm or stylus.
- USB MIDI mode.
- Serato DVS control-tone output over RCA.
- Hybrid USB MIDI and DVS operation.
- Deck selection for decks 1–4 where the connected mixer supports them.
- Pitch ranges including 8%, 16% and 50%.
- Needle-search and performance controls through USB.
- Adjustable high and low motor torque.
- Solid-steel professional construction.
- Serato DJ Pro, Traktor and VirtualDJ support.
12-inch motorised platter
The full-size 12-inch platter is the main reason to choose the TWELVE MKII. It is designed to reproduce the physical response of a turntable more closely than a conventional controller jog wheel, making cueing, backspins and scratching feel familiar to DJs with vinyl experience.
A high/low torque setting lets the platter response be changed between a stronger modern-turntable feel and a lighter classic-style response.
USB MIDI mode
In USB MIDI mode, the TWELVE MKII connects to the computer directly, through a powered USB hub or through a compatible mixer with an integrated USB hub. Deck-select buttons can assign the unit to the available software deck.
With Serato, this mode lets the controller send platter, pitch, navigation and performance information directly to the software without using a DVS audio signal.
DVS mode
The MKII adds an RCA control-tone output for DVS operation. When connected to a compatible DVS mixer or controller, the unit can send Serato control tone just as control vinyl would, but without a physical cartridge or stylus.
The RCA connection is therefore a control signal rather than a conventional programme-audio output from the music itself.
Hybrid DVS and MIDI mode
USB and RCA can be used together. In this hybrid setup, DVS handles platter control while USB MIDI remains available for functions such as hot cues, needle search and library navigation.
This is useful for DJs who like a traditional DVS signal path but still want the convenience of modern hardware controls.
Deck selection and multi-deck setups
Deck 1–4 buttons allow the controller to be assigned to different software decks when the connected mixer supports enough channels. In a two-channel mixer setup, only the first two decks will normally be available.
Pitch control and battle-style layout
The long pitch fader sits at the top of the deck, reflecting the battle-style turntable orientation where the pitch control is kept away from the platter hand. Multiple pitch ranges allow both fine tempo adjustment and much larger creative speed changes.
Software compatibility
RANE lists the TWELVE MKII for use with Serato DJ Pro, Traktor and VirtualDJ. With Serato, it functions as an accessory and therefore needs a compatible Serato-enabled mixer or controller rather than unlocking Serato DJ Pro by itself.
RANE TWELVE MKII strengths
- Full-size motorised turntable feel.
- No tonearm, stylus or skipping needle.
- USB MIDI, DVS and hybrid connection options.
- Adjustable motor torque.
- Deck 1–4 assignment.
- Solid professional construction.
- Multiple software options.
RANE TWELVE MKII limitations
- It is a controller rather than a conventional record-playing turntable.
- A separate compatible mixer or controller is required.
- Heavy at around 9.3 kg per deck.
- Two units are normally required for a traditional two-deck layout.
- Does not unlock Serato DJ Pro by itself.
RANE TWELVE MKII full specifications
- Platter: 12-inch motorised.
- Torque: high and low settings.
- Deck selection: decks 1–4 subject to mixer/software support.
- Control modes: USB MIDI, DVS and hybrid.
- DVS output: RCA control tone.
- Pitch ranges: 8%, 16% and 50%.
- Dimensions: approximately 368 × 413 × 90 mm.
- Weight: approximately 9.3 kg.
TWELVE MKII with the RANE SEVENTY
The TWELVE MKII pairs naturally with RANE battle mixers such as the SEVENTY because the mixer can provide Serato control, audio mixing and USB connectivity while the TWELVE handles the moving-platter deck control.
Frequently asked questions
Can the TWELVE MKII play ordinary vinyl records?
No. It is a digital control deck rather than a conventional audio turntable with a tonearm and cartridge.
Does it work with Serato DVS?
Yes. The MKII can output Serato control tone through its RCA connection to a compatible DVS mixer or controller.
Can it work over USB only?
Yes. USB MIDI is one of the supported operating modes.
Overall view
The TWELVE MKII is deliberately specialised. It does not try to replace a mixer or become an all-in-one controller; its purpose is to provide full-size moving-platter control for a digital DJ system.
For scratch and battle DJs who want turntable-style feel without relying on cartridges and control vinyl, its combination of motorised control, DVS and MIDI remains distinctive.
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