Best starter DJ Controller?

Just successfully won a eBay bid for a Numark mixtrack and DJIO soundcard for only AU$235 so I’m really happy. Can’t wait to pick it up and try it out…from the research I did mixtrack definitely looked like the best beginner controller

I started out using the Ion Discover Dj.Not bad, but I do feel you on researching before purchasing a unit.i should of gone more professional, but hey it covers the basics and gets you a feel for Djin

For me, the Behringer bcd3000 is good kit. Sure i think there better controllers out there, but this fits nice with my workstation and when I out grow it I will head to the s4.

Newportdj Drew, post: 2372 wrote: For me, the Behringer bcd3000 is good kit. Sure i think there better controllers out there, but this fits nice with my workstation and when I out grow it I will head to the s4.

I think for the price point the BCD3000 is pretty good, especially for a controller with a built-in sound card, as long as you don’t mind the small jogs and plasticky feel to it.

True. From what I’ve seen though, to get a budget controller with decent jogs and a built-in sound card you’re paying a fair bit more than the BCD is going for these days. From what I can tell, the best budget controller with both is the Mixtrack Pro.

Not had any major problems with the jogs on mine apart from the size, as long as you only want to use them for pitch bending.

As someone who has been looking at controllers over the last couple months(while practicing mixing on my desktop/keyboard/mouse “pro” set up) I had originally planned on purchasing a Mixtrack Pro or Vestax Typhoon and then upgrading down the line to a S4, NS6/7, or even a DXone. However instead of making 2 purchases within a few months of one another costing me over 1k I have instead been looking at a new option, the Novation Twitch.

The twitch seems like the perfect tool for a beginner and intermediate digital DJ who enjoys mixing music that doesn’t involve scratching but does involve heavy remixes/samples. The best part about it is it seems I won’t need to upgrade to a more “professional” controller after purchasing it. The only upgrade I would be looking at if I purchased a Twitch to start out with would be to a “pure” DJ set up down the line with CDJs or TTs, and I would always have a controller portable enough to use anywhere and professional looking enough to not feel like I’m playing on a toy in a small club.

I love Phil’s review of the unit on this site, but don’t see it mentioned often in threads when considering equipment.

I have been using a Numark Control (total control/stealth control) with an external soundcard for the last 3 years and have really enjoyed it. The play/cue buttons are the membrane type and are wearing out though. The jogs are too small to scratch with but it has a great selection of knobs and is a great size.

The Reloop Mixage series has caught my eye, but I may try to repair my current unit since my gigs are only paying about $100/week now