Digital DJ Controller

Thinking of making the switch, but not sure which controllers to shortlist.

I love Pioneer kit, but their controllers are pretty damn expensive. The Native Instruments S-4 looks nice, but I don't really need 4 channels. The S-2 would probably do me, but is it a bit basic!? I've heard good stuff about the Denon DN-MC 3000, but is it really worth £500? And what about Vestax!?

Would be grateful if anyone that has any experience could give me some tips or let me know pro's and con's.

Cheers.

I still want the S4. Think they r fucking amazing! And you say you dont need 4 channels, but i bet ul start having a dabble if u did and then be glad you got a 4 channel one. 

It's tempting mate......but £700!!

The Denon looks just as good, but it's £200 cheaper. Would like to know if it's worth the extra dosh.

Native instruments have dropped the price on the Traktor S2. its now retailing at £329. that is an absolute bargain considering Traktor Pro 2 is included.

Already got a copy of Traktor Pro 2. I guess I could sell that on flea-bay and put the cash towards an S2.

Yeah pretty keen on getting 1 myself actually! Decks are far to expensive but I still like to play around with tunes before a gig.

Damn it.............I can hear my credit card calling!!

http://www.numark.com/product/omnicontrol http://www.numark.com/product/mixtrackpro

vestax vci-400. better layout for traktor than most controllers and no plastic...

you will want 4 channels even if you dont think you do now

The Vestax does look bloody nice. And I particularly like the fact that it has XLR outputs. Still not sure I'd use more than 2 channels though.

+ 1

If it's anything like the vci-100, the djtechtools modded edition of it should be very impressive.

I must admit, I'm swaying towards the Vestax VCI-400. It's supposed to be the best laid out for Traktor (other than Traktors own S2 and S4), but it's way more versatile in terms out input/output and much more solid. Can't stand the fact that the S2 and S4 are plastic.

i like that vci 400. for similar money the numark 4Trak is a beast and specifically built for Traktor...

Thinking about the Pioneer Ergo V myself. Couple people I know have bought them and are in love

 

I know they're supposed to have some really good products these days, but I can't help thinking that Numark are......well......a bit shit!!

 

Thinking of getting the Numark 4Trak but keep going back to the Pioneer DDJ T1 just because it pioneer and i know i will like the feel of it lol

Seriously, get 2x Numark V7s. They're fucking amazing. All the others are toys or cdjs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPpUi3lm_YI

Just bought a new Allen & Heath Xone: S2 Mixer to go with them.

I'm happy as larry with the V7s, I never thought they'd get a digital turntable to feel just like a real turntable without the hassle of needles. The pitch slider feels great too. Rock solid.

Now they DO look nice. But £500 a pop and do they even work with Traktor?

I think you can use them with Traktor, but the scratching and vinyl emulation is nowhere near as good.

500 quid is a bit steep. I bought one for $550 au then the other for $400 new off ebay. If you look around you should be able to get one for a good price.

Nah I think you'll have a better chance of it working well with Virtual DJ Pro than with Traktor. Check out this Q&A of the product -
http://www.pssl.com/!ObgQBYdoxUNvqg-y3trnhA!/Numark-V7-Turntable-DJ-Controller-W-Serato-Itch

DJtechtools is located approximately five hundreds miles north of here. My guess is that both stores will get shipments on March 1st from wherever Vestax's manufacture plant is. For the US based peeps, if you did subscribe to its newsletter, make the purchase the moments you read the email or risk waiting at least another 6 months for the second batch to be shipped to San Francisco.