Controller Review Thread

[Lurk6r]

Hi, Im currently at uni and need to kill some time. So Im starting this thread as a general reference guide comparing all controllers. Im going to revise it several times so bear with me.

If you own a controller feel free to write a mini review, mostly good points, bad points, what its useful for.

All comments will be deleted and incorporated into the guide.

Traktor S4

Price: $1,089.00

Flight Case - $229

Software Included: TRAKTOR S4/free upgrade to TRAKTOR PRO 2

Channels: 4

Timecode: yes, scratch upgrade costs $179

Traktor S2

Software Included:

Channels:

Timecode:

Denon DN-MC6000

Price: $1,099.00

Software Included: TRAKTOR LE

Channels: 4

Timecode: no

Pioneer DDJ-T1

Price: $1,075.00

Flight Case - $299.00

Software Included: TRAKTOR PIONEER DDJ-T1 EDITION

Channels: 4

Timecode:

Pioneer DDJ-S1

Price: $1,349.00

Flight Case - $299.00

Software Included: Serato ITCH

Channels: 2

Timecode:

XONE:DX

Price: $1,279.00

Software Included: Includes full version of ITCH software

Channels: 4

Timecode:

XONE:4D

Price: $1,999.00

Software Included: none as far as im aware

Channels: 4

Timecode:

Hercules RMX

Price: $399.00

Software Included: VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition

Channels: 2

Timecode:

Hercules 4MX

Price: $679.00

Software Included: VIRTUAL DJ7 LE

Channels: 4

Timecode:

BCD-3000

Price: $225.00

Software Included: Traktor 3 LE

Channels: 2

Timecode:

Torq Xponet

Price: $649.00

Gigbag - $99

Software Included:

Channels:

Timecode:

Stanton SCS3

Price: $899.00

Software Included:

Channels:

Timecode:

Stanton SCS4

Price - NFI*

Software Included:

Channels:

Timecode:

Prices sourced from store dj.

*nfi = no fucking idea

Removed poll as there are too many controllers.

[Jaz]

out of that list i know people on here own the s4, both ddj's, the 4d, and the RMX

so you should get some info

for me, ive owned the RMX, its great for its price, well built, well equipt, much cheaper compared to the S4 etc, built in soundcard is also a pretty good bonus for its price

[Cupe]

You need to add that new stanton one scs4 or whatever it is

[Ellissentials]

http://www.djtechtools.com Firstly go here and discover the "awesome" if you haven't. MIDI fighter and other neat things here, but personally I have this:

VCI-100SE

I use this with Traktor Scratch Pro..

I'm curious why this isn't on the list?

[eggssell]

and not knocking but you also forgot that denon one that gets props around here.

EIDT: fixed.

[imadje]

ez vlad, feel free to edit and add or just copy paste my mammoth reviews of Numark NS6 and Numark Mixtrack Pro:

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6280

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6655&hilit=mixtrack+pro

I have also used torq exponent. I sent it back after 2 weeks as was full of bugs with unresponsive platters.

nice idea for a thread, was gonna diss you for forgetting so many boards but read your 1st post again time is on your side bro.

[Lurk6r]

No worries man, personally ive only used traktor s4 and bcd 3000, i need you guys help me fill in the gaps.

[CapFive]

lol vlad i think there is a reason why there is a whole section dedicated to this, its hard to get all the good controllers in to one thread, if you must, maybe split it into 3 main categories

1. Under $300

2. Under $800

3. Professional and the sky's the limit

there are about 30 good controllers on the market at the moment so putting them all in this thread will just be messy lol