DJ Controller for Weddings?

You forgot the most important bit of info. What you’re going to do with it. Four to the floor 128 bpm EDM can be done with anything (keyboard, mouse, sync, done!), but if you’re looking to scratch or actually mix difficult styles like hiphop you need something else.

Did he not say wedding? So, why wonder about scratching or four to the floor 128? It’s safe to say that he will playing everything and anything, be using the mic a lot (preferably have a second mic channel for speeches and such).

Since the budget seems rather broad (from DDJ-SB and MC2000 to DDJ-SX/SR), I think you should contemplate the ultimate mobile DJ controller imho, the Denon MC6000. It now comes with full Serato. It’s a 4-channel standalone mixer as well. Has an improved soundcard (and the old one wasn’t shabby to begin with). In addition it has 2 full mic channels with tone control/EQ and even reverb (in case someone wants to sing to the wedding couple). And it’s build like the proverbial Denon tank.

You are welcome. Good luck with your choice!

As Phil said in a webinar the other night “we are having a bit of 1st world problems”. We have a bit of a hard time deciding between a new Suzuki Swift, an Audi A4 or a BMW 5-series. And while they all are different and nobody will deny that a 5-series isn’t the better car, all three will get you to your destination surrounded by plenty of luxury and comfort in a dependable manner.

The same is true for DJ-ing these days. Almost any controller will get the work done. For some you need to do some extra work yourself (extend mappings for example), others require a bit of flexibility where workflow is concerned and the high end models might have features you aren’t ready for to use.

One of our readers has mapped the heck out of a 75 dollar Hercules controller. And while there is all kinds of stuff you might want better, he proves that with a little imagination, determination and input you can make just about anything work.

And he plays a weekly 1-hour friday afternoon set at his work with it!

So, again good luck with your choice. Know that whatever you choose from that list will adequate for the job at hand. Some just slightly more than others. This depends a lot on personal wishes and taste too.

You forgot the most important bit of info. What you’re going to do with it. Four to the floor 128 bpm EDM can be done with anything (keyboard, mouse, sync, done!),

A Wedding DJ armed with only a laptop ? that would look incredibly silly and unprofessional in the eyes of the clients

If you ever need additional Serato control you can always add a reloop Neon and have it all.

I second that the MC6000 Mk II is the ultimate mobile DJ controller if you are always on the road and have to use mics a lot.

It has the mic level button on the back and only one mic input. I’d say that makes it less than suitable for mobile work (especially weddings), unless you are willing to add another piece of equipment (small PA mixer) to your setup. Which is possible, but means extra gear, extra cables, extra space needed and extra setup time.

Just my opinion of course.