What is a good-value mp3 midi controller DJ console?

[hANK]

Hi All,

I was DJing as a hobby for years playing with decks and cd’s. but I’ve been completely off the scene for about 8 yrs and now want to get back into it again as a hobby. Can you guys please recommend a cost effective mp3 midi controller DJ console for me to get back into, I don’t really have a budget but what does everyone think about the ‘DJTech Pro i-mix that they sell at Jaycar for $299?

[djarmed]

hey welcome to the forum. i would recommend one of these. They're new and fairly cheap.

http://www.storedj.com.au/products/category.php?id=278

Prob best to get it from a dedicated dj shop as well mate.

[Buck_Choi]

try looking into some of these

http://www.djwarehouse.com.au/djgear/di ... stems.html

http://www.djwarehouse.com.au/djgear/di ... llers.html

or even go the 4D if you have the cash dollars, i know a few people on here would kill for one of them

http://www.djwarehouse.com.au/djgear/di ... llers.html

or try looking @ the Vestecs

finally Welcome :]

[hANK]

Awesome suggestions guys, and after some research I lean towards the Hercules. But gonna wait for their new updated unit to be available, hopefully in the next week or so, cheers -

http://www.hercules.com/uk/DJ-Music/bdd ... oduct_desc

[CBG]

the new akai apc20 looks siiiiick. not sure if its out i AUS... but its more for loops based MIDI controller i.e ableton live

[eggssell]

hey man check this article, reviews the vestax low end model and the new apc20 cbg mentions.

also compares vestax with hercules.

http://www.djtechtools.com/2010/01/31/c ... lers-best/

but seeing ean from djtt rockin his vci-100, if you can save a bit more go that! just look at eangolden in youtube. this is just one but he does much better ones in his tutes. EDIT: actually the guitar beat juggle was quite bad, but h does have some better ones trust!