Those would be for different software I believe, at least in the “out of the box setup”. I would echo advice I’ve read on DDJT and other sites, choose the software, then the controller to go with it. I’d consider the price of adding the full software of choice, or the value that having the full version adds to the price of a more expensive controller. Also, consider starting with a full version and a controller designed to make full use of the software’s features, at least if you’re fairly serious. The new Reloop add-on controller is something worth checking out, as it adds all the extras to something like a Mixtrack Pro 2 or MC2000, etc. Again, that would leave you paying for the full version of Serato.
My first controller choice was a VDJ controller made by Gemini, and after having to send back 2 in a row to AMS, I tried a different controller and now I’m a Serato user. I wasn’t heavily into VDJ yet at that point and am quite happy with Serato. I’d love a go on Traktor someday, but from what I’ve read and seen it’s probably not the right fit for me, at least at this point. Not bashing on Gemini, just my experience and the reason why I’d be hesitant to buy any other product from them.
Let us know where you’re at 2 weeks later, oh, and there’s a great buyers guide and such on DDJT if you hadn’t already found it. Signing up for some of the free trainings will also get you some more info on this, I can see the “JOIN FOR FREE” bit at the bottom of this page right now, and it gets you a “How To Choose A DJ Controller” book. I’ve taken the 50 Part free course, found it and DDJT through YouTube actually, and it had a wealth of info. I’m getting that series of e-mails again now and still find it valuable. Look at it this way, it’s worth doing the leg work when you’re thinking of making a purchase like a new DJ controller. Keep us posted.
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