I need help on picking out a digital Dj setup!

Hey Travis,
Actually, ean golden has these tracks you can use in traktor with cue points, to sort of live remix songs, you should check out his s2 demo on youtube.
The launchpad is good for mashups, but you’re gonna want some more control.
If you want to go the little-button route, check out livid instrument’s controllers (http://lividinstruments.com/index.php) such as the Ohm64 or OhmRGB (for huge amounts of control) or the Block (which you should definetly check out). Otherwise, you’ll want the launch pad plus something. Preferably somehing with knobs and a crossfader, maybe a M-audio X-session (mixer lookalike) or a Novation Nocturn.
You could also compromise, and use a pad controller. They often only have 16 pads, but also have other knobs and sliders. I’d look into the Akai MPD series or the korg padkontrol (as a note, skrillex uses this type of controller in hs set up.) These have nice, big, whackable, rubber pads, and are often nice to use. If you dont need velocity messages or rubber pads, Ean Golden’s Midi Fighter is an interesting choice, using 16 high-quality arcade buttons.
On the other hand, you could combine a launchpad/other pad controller/whatever with an Analog Mixer. (BTW, Skrillex uses a pad controller with an analog mixer)
Now, with this, you dont use Abelton’s crossfader, you output two seperate signals from the computer, and use the mixer. If the mixer you choose doesnt have one built in, you’ll need a 4 channel soundcard.
For a mixer with soundcard, check out the DJTech X10, reviewed here (http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2011/07/dj-tech-x10-digital-mixer-review/)
Another mixer that has caught my eye is the Pioneer DJM-250 (http://www.pioneerdjusa.com/gear.aspx?product=DJM-250&cp=3), which doesnt have a soundcard, but gives you one-knob control over Highpass and lowpass filters per channel, which is pretty rare.
Anyways, I hope this helps some, or at least makes sense.
Good luck on your search!

Hey man, just as a disclaimer, I dont own all this stuff, but i’ve been reading reviews and watching videos for a fair amount of time.
The X-session is a straight two channel dj mixer lookalike (review http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/peripherals/input-devices/midi-controllers/controllers/x-session-pro-21684/review) So if you want a mixer style controller, this might be good. However, for non-conventional DJing (aka using a launchpad :)) it might not be the best route. Do you plan on scratching?
If you dont, I would go with the Nocturn. The 4 knobs + 4 buttons per channel give good control over effects, which you are going to want. (review http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/computers-software/peripherals/input-devices/midi-controllers/controllers/nocturn-143370/review) Another major point for the novation is the automap software, which apparently is very useful, but idk if it’ll work for you.
With regards to effects, if you are using abelton, I might suggest picking up Native instrument’s “Traktor’s 12” (http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/producer/powered-by-guitar-rig/traktors-12/?content=1242) which is some of traktors most famous effects as VST plugins. If you want to “cue” (listen to stuff before the audience hears it) then you need a 4 channel audio card. Otherwise you might make do with just your laptop soundcard. (I’d still recomend upgrading when you get the chance.)
Yeah, the Midi Fighter is pretty neat, and Ean Golden really uses it to it’s fullest.

BTW, do you have a soundcloud or something?