Reddit reviews Numark Mixtrack Pro DJ Controller with Integrated Audio Interface (OLD MODEL)

Okay I'm going to make a copypasta for this simply because it gets asked so much

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YOU WANT TO BUY YOUR FIRST CONTROLLER? GREAT. HERE ARE SOME CONTROLLERS THAT MIGHT SUIT YOU BASED ON WHAT YOU NEED

This list does not include:

• all controllers (there are even more out there)
  
  
• standalone/all-in-one mixers
  
  
• turntables/CDJs
  
  Prices are based on the American Amazon website and most of the time come with free shipping. Prices last checked March 14 2015.
  
  
• Numark iDJ Live, $65
  
  
• Numark Mixtrack, $89
  
  
• Numark Mixtrack Edge, $99
  
  
• Hercules DJ Control Instinct, $125
  
  
• Numark Mixtrack Pro, $139
  
  
• Hercules DJ Control Air, $144
  
  
• Numark Mixtrack II, $149
  
  
• Pioneer DDJ-WEGO 2, $179
  
  
• Stanton sCS 4DJ, $199
  
  
• Behringer CMD Studio 4a, $199
  
  
• Numark Mixtrack Pro 2, $228
  
  
• Hercules Console RMX 2, $229
  
  
• Numark iDJ Pro, $240
  
  
• Numark Mixtrack Quad, $249
  
  
• Hercules DJ Console 4-Mx, $264
  
  
• Pioneer DDJ-SB, $299
  
  
• Pioneer DDJ-WEGO 3, $299
  
  
• Vestax VCI-400, $389
  
  
• Vestax VCI-380, $399
  
  
• Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2, $399
  
  
• Pioneer DDJ-T1, $539
  
  
• Pioneer DDJ-S1, $545
  
  
• Pioneer DDJ-SR, $585
  
  
• Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S4, $699
  
  
• Pioneer XDJ-AERO, $799
  
  
• Pioneer XDJ-R1, $826
  
  
• Pioneer DDJ-SX2, $999
  
  Hope this helps

If you're going to be spending about $200 on a X1 anyway let me suggest perhaps looking also at a Numark Mixtrack Pro for an alternative.

• It's fully compatible with Traktor (even comes with a Lite edition of Traktor packaged in but you won't be needing that obviously).
  
• It's the same price but larger (could be a double-edged sword depending on how you look at it depending on whether you need the space or you like having things a bit more spread out).
  
• Has a built in soundcard (something I don't believe the X1 has though I could be wrong, it would allow you to run the audio through the controller which generally is higher quality than whatever you might have built into your computer).
  
• And, the largest change, it has jog wheels instead of touch strips (much more common and useful if you want to move to more advanced gear later on as most of them use jog wheels as well, though I personally use a Novation Twitch which is touch strip based and works quite well for me, though a bit out of your price range which is why I hesitate to recommend it).
  
  I'm hardly a pro myself but I've been doing the DJ thing for a few months now and that's my two cents on the issue. Hope it helps you.

Like so many others have, I would suggest you pick up a mixtrack pro:

http://www.amazon.com/Numark-Mixtrack-Controller-Integrated-Interface/dp/B00466HLWO

Based on your OP, you are looking for basic gear that will allow you to beatmatch and mix tracks. I have one. I like it. It is inexpensive and will allow you to do exactly what you want to do. I know people that play out with them. It is a solid controller. If you search through this subreddit and r/djs/ you will see many people suggesting this controller.

As far as learning the basics, ellaskins and a million other people on youtube have tutorials for you to learn from. I taught myself like many others did and just picked a bunch of my favorite house songs and hacked at it until I got it. Once you have the basic beatmatching down you can move on to more advanced techniques for mixing. Youtube is a wonderful tool so use it. Another good idea would be to go to some shows/clubs and introduce yourself to the promoters/DJs/etc. Maybe you can get some behind-the-booth time so you can see big room mixing done in person.

The standard n00b rig : http://www.amazon.com/Numark-MIXTRACK-PRO-SOFTWARE-CONTROLLER/dp/B00466HLWO/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1347151134&sr=1-1&keywords=mixtrack+pro

If you are into producing i'd suggest a controller like this. It's around $130 and I promise you'll have a lot of fun! Of course you'll need another mixer/controller to DJ at a gig, but to have fun at home it's great.


If you want to get into mixing right now and not live producing, you can't go wrong with the [mixtrack pro] (http://www.amazon.com/Numark-Mixtrack-Controller-Integrated-Interface/dp/B00466HLWO/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1373175693&sr=1-2&keywords=mixtrack+pro) or the new mixtrack pro II

This is the most recommended controller in your price range. It will do everything your brother needs it to do until he decides he needs to do other things.

Mixtrack Pro!

PVC Laptop Stand.

Newmark Mixtrack Pro

Microphone.

(Edit): XLR Snake to connect mic and Mixtrack to PA monitors on floor.

What's the difference between:
http://www.amazon.com/Numark-Mixtrack-II-Controller-Trigger/dp/B00CEIA1G4/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1373175693&sr=1-3&keywords=mixtrack+pro

and

http://www.amazon.com/Numark-Mixtrack-Controller-Integrated-Interface/dp/B00466HLWO/ref=pd_cp_MI_1

...with respect to audio/speaker setup? Either one plugs into any kind of speakers?

Dope I'll bookmark your comment for later. Don't really wanna pay out of pocket but I'm tryna sell some gear right now and if I do your audiobox would be a good re-appropriation of funds haha. If you're interested I'm specifically trying to sell a Numark Mixtrack Pro

How about equipment wise? I am torn between using a starter turntable like this or using a controller to mix, like this

which or what kind of equipment would u recommend for a beginner with a low budget?

http://www.amazon.com/Numark-MIXTRACK-PRO/dp/B00466HLWO/ref=sr_1_sc_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1318962046&sr=1-3-spell

You will need a 6 channel soundcard as well. 2 channels for deck A, two for deck B, and two for your headphones.

Just curious though, why are you going with the Stanton M.203? It's a low end 'battle style' mixer usually used for beginners with turntables or CDJs. If your source is a laptop and Virtual DJ you are probably better of starting with an all in one controller like a Hercules MK4 or a Numark Mixtrack Pro.

If you are really set on Virtual DJ - I suggest getting that Hercules MK4. It comes with Virtual DJ LE so you won't have to spend more on software, and it'll cover your needs for a soundcard, a mixer, and a controller as well as come with the software you want.

Here try this. I apologize for my earlier comment. I didn't mean to come off as mean but after reading it I realized it was a little blunt. Anyways, this is what I started on and it was a good little controller that you can learn a lot on.