Hardware controllers for digital deejaying roundup

A little roundup of hardware controllers for digital Deejaying....

If you have some experience with one of this : Fell free to leave a comment !


Evolution X-session (110 Euro without VAT)



Usb and Midi controller with 16 knobs and a mean cross fader.
No jogwheel, No audio interface.

+ : Usb, a x-fader, memories, cheap.
- : Ugly, fader is at the top of the unit, only one cheap x-fader .

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Faderbox (154,31 Euro without VAT)



3 different models with buttons, knobs, faders.
No jogwheel, no audio interface.

+ : Sexy, tiny, versatile.
- : tiny, sold out...(new modules available soon).

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Grex Ultra Dynamics MXF8



Midi controller with X-fader and extensive rithmic features.
No jogwheel, no audio interface.

+ : Sexy!! , Ratio mode.
- : Discontinued...

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Mixman DM2 (79.95 USD)



Works with its dedicated software (or standalone with the DM2 to MIDI freeware).
Two scratch wheels, buttons, joystick, x-fader.
No audio interface.

+ : Cheap and cheaper on the bay (30 USD), a lot of controls.
- : Nothing at all for the price !

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DJ Console MK2 and Mp3 (240 USD and 130 USD)



Comes in two versions : with and without audio interface.
improved jogwheels, lot of controls.

+ : Very complete package.
- : Still a toy with poor scratch capabilities.

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Behringer B-CONTROL DEEJAY BCD2000 (220 USD)



The Low-cost company answer. Audio interface, jogwheels....

+ : Cheap and complete
- : Behringer quality

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EKS XP10 (300 USD)



A single deck controller with one scratch/cue wheel, transport buttons and Fader.
high quality audio Usb interface.

+ : Semi pro scratch/cue wheel, a nice fader, audio interface.
- : You need at least two units.

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Kontrol:Dj (340 Euro with VAT)



Very complete dual controller with Midi and Usb IO but no audio.

+ : ALPS encoders, lot of knobs, good replacable x-fader, looks pro, dual deck
- : Jog wheels with no ring or touch plate (unlike xp10)

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Waveidea Bitstream 3x (460 €)



Pro Midi and Usb controller, with lot of controllers.
No audio.

+ : Metallic case, endless encoders, XYZ joystick, x-fader, transport buttons.
- : No jog-wheels at all, more suitable for producer than Dj.

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PCDJ DAC-3 (525 USD)



Dual deck media controller. No audio interface.

+ : Pro device.
- : Expensive, not suitable for digital turnablism.

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e-mix mp1200 (840.00 CHF excl. VAT)



All in -one digital mixing solution with audio interface and software.

+ : All in one.
- : Can't be use with an other software (AFAIK).

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Allen & Heath Xone:3D (2 700 USD)



All ine one solution : high performance DJ mixer, a top spec multi-channel USB soundcard (8 channels !), a comprehensive MIDI control surface...

+ : See above...
- : Jogwheels seem mean...The price !

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Mawzer



MIDI controller allowing an infinite customizable combination of controls.

+ : Customizable.
- : No audio.

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CTRL LIVE


Top Dj and producer Richie Hawtin has designed and built an entirely custom MIDI controller incorporating the features and power of 5 MIDI devices into one. This unit, the CTRL LIVE, will give Hawtin full real-time control over 128 parameters of audio, video, lighting, and effects simultaneously.

+ : Guess what.
- : Guess what.

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JazzMutant Lemur (2190,00 EUR VAT incl.)



Multitouch control surface.

+ : You can design what you want.
- : Require extensive programing knowledge, expensive.

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