![]() I have been a performing DJ for more than 15 years and have covered DJ gear (such as the Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3) for DJ Tech Tools, Electronic Musician, Remix, Popular Science, and other outlets. Best compact controller: Numark DJ2GO2 Touch.Best standalone system: Denon DJ Prime 4.Best for beginners: Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3.Choosing the right one for you is where that fun begins, so let’s get into the best DJ controllers of 2023. For both complete newbies and old-school turntablists, this handy hardware can unlock a new world of possibilities making DJing more creative and even more fun. Some DJ controllers prefer standalone systems that allow self-contained mixing but can also connect to a computer when you want to see a larger screen and potentially access additional software capabilities. While DJ controllers cover a wide range of sizes, feature sets, software compatibility, and prices, they generally connect to host devices over USB and include audio outputs for sending your mix to a main set of speakers and your cued music to headphones. 5 / 6.DJ controllers leverage the processing power and massive storage of laptops-and sometimes mobile devices and cloud services-so that DJs can spin sets from enormous music libraries at a fraction of the cost and hassle of using high-end DJ turntables, mixers, and media players. Set up and spin with punchy, pro-grade XLR and RCA inputs and outputs with a huge dynamic range, as well as a ¼” TRS booth output, and 3. The touch-sensitive and super smooth jog wheels are not just for nudging and stalling, but feel great for scratch workouts too Juggle Hotcues, samples, and loops with eight RGB pads on each deck, then switch decks and keep on-track with the jog wheel light rings Layer beats, fire off samples, or keep a banger track parked on Deck C: whether you’re throwing in acapellas or love a double drop, four decks offer easy control over your mixĪt the heart of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S3 is the four-channel mixer, with full-length faders, EQ, cueing, and Mixer FX one-touch effects on each channel to shape your sound Set up and spin with punchy, pro-grade XLR and RCA main outputs with a huge dynamic range, as well as a ¼” TRS booth output, and 3. Grab a portable speaker, hook up an iPad, and take your S3 on the road With Traktor DJ 2 – mix with two channels on a streamlined interface, and dig through a bottomless record crate with Soundcloud go+ integration. Traktor control S3 comes paired with the full version of Traktor Pro 3 – packed with expressive features and re-edit tools for truly unique, performative mixing. Choose from eight effects and three filters, and assign them to the dedicated slots on the mixer for quick access. Cut the kick and open a reverb, or chop things up with a dotted delay – mixer FX are one-touch effects on each channel, great for building energy, shaping your sound, or just going wild. Traktor Pro’s beat sync means you’ll never lose the groove. Loop any part of a track and assign it to a pad, or skip to any part of your track using hotcues. Fire off samples, loop drum patterns, chop in vocal cuts, or even work your own productions into the mix if that’s your thing. Rgb light rings let you know which deck is playing at a glance, and warn you when you’re almost out of track. Touch-sensitive and super smooth, they’re not just for nudging and stalling, but feel great for scratch workouts too. When it’s time to get your mix on, there’s plenty of jog wheel to go around. ![]() When it’s time to take things further, switch decks and keep on-track with the jog wheel light rings. Juggle hotcues, samples, and loops with eight RGB pads on each deck. At the heart of the tractor control S3 is the four-channel mixer, with full-length faders, EQ, cueing, and mixer FX control over each deck. Whether you’re throwing in acapellas or love a double drop, four decks make it happen. If you’ve been DJing on two channels so far, doubling down on decks means way more freedom in your mix – like Layering beats, firing off samples, or keeping a Banger track parked on deck C. ![]()
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