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DJ: Best DJ Mixing console 2018 (Buying Guide)

What are DJ Controllers and what impact does it make on music? DJ Controllers in non-technical terms, allow the software in the computer how to mix audio, enable listening via headphones before broadcasting to main output and usually allow standard protocols to communicate via USB with the computer.

If you are into music as a hobby, a budding artist or an experienced DJ this list of top 5 best DJ controllers will be of great help to you.

1. Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB3 DJ Controller

First on the list is Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB3 DJ Controller. This is highly recommended for the beginners who like to hone or improve their skills in DJing. Aspiring DJs will love the accessibility featured by DJ Serato controllers, easy navigation system and professional DJ layout.

Through the FX Fade, transitioning from one track to another is possible. The installed sound card allows you to store music without having to take an external sound card with you.

Music won’t be as enjoyable without a good audio output. This DJ controller provides loud and clear audio even at high input levels. DDJ SB-3 is a 2-channelled DJ equipment with four deck controls and the 128 mm jog wheel. You’ll get into the zone and feel the vibe of a professional DJ with these features

Pioneer DJ is crafted through high-quality materials proving its durability. It is lightweight and you can take it with you, anywhere you go, all thanks to its easy grab handles. Moreover, playing it won’t take you a hard time. You’ll just connect it to the USB cable and you are good to go- enjoy and have fun creating music and original tracks.

2. Numark Mixtrack 3

Landing on the second spot on our list is the Numark Mixtrack 3 | All-in-one Controller Solution with Virtual DJ LE Software Download.

As the maker of innovative technologies and equipment for musically-inclined people, Numark leaves no stones unturned when crafting the Mixtrack 3. It is a mix of the popular Pro II and Pro 2 models with slightly different functionality like the Virtual DJ LE which is easily downloadable from the manufacturer’s website. It has two decks which look exactly the same and a mixer with volume levels display in the middle part.

This incredible, portable DJ controller is designed with features that provide excellent performance without compromising your budget. The rubber trigger pads are highly-responsive and allow the 16 backlit RGB to produce the effect of glow in the dark.

Feel like a professional mobile DJ with its touch-sensitive metal jog wheels which help you scratch and stop tracks. Create music and mix it using the multi-function touch strips for a more dynamic track search and FX control, and 100-millimetre pitch sliders to enhance your creations.

Level up your performance with Numark Mixtrack 3 | All-in-one Controller Solution with Virtual DJ LE Software Download, and feel like a pro!

3. Roland DJ-808 DJ controller

Love creating or mixing your own music? Have a unique style you’d like to empower? Roland DJ-808 DJ controller is right for you!

The third controller on our list features creative tools such as TR-s drum machine, AIRA link ports, and voice transformer. Using the Serato DJ software, you can control four decks such as flips, effects, hot cues and loops.

Powered by AIRA Technology, this DJ controller resembles a Roland sound. The two AIRA link ports allow you to connect with any AIRA gear which integrates with your DJ rig. And from then on, it will trigger different elements of rhythmic music, arpeggios, and bass grooves which goes in sync with the DJ Serato. Through Analog Circuit Behavior, the DJ-808 is an epitome of perfection all thanks to its TR-s rhythm machine. The keys and loops are expanded and smooth to catch the accurate adjustments- everything that a DJ wants in a controller.

It also offers fine-tuning controls and a set of volume sliders. This amazing DJ controller features two low latency platters and dual deck mode. The voice transformer showcases EQ controls, ducking, pitch, and formant. This 4-channel mixer is perfect for the versatile DJs.

4. Denon DJ MC4000

At the number 4 spot is another premium product - the Denon DJ MC4000 | Premium 2-Channel DJ Controller with Serato DJ. This all-in-one controller will greatly help you master the art of DJing.

The 2-deck controller has all the essentials that you are looking for. It has a Serato DJ Intro which can be upgraded to Serato DJ and is compatible with Virtual DJ 8, Algoriddim djay Pro, Traktor 2 and other apps that support MIDI mapping. The touch-activated jog wheels provide accurate scratching, track cueing, sampling, and looping. The trigger pads with illuminated feedback and 100mm smooth pitch faders give you a taste of being in the professional DJs league. There is 24-bit output path for clearer mixes, adjustable Balanced Booth Outputs which feed virtual signal to nearby local monitor speakers, and high-quality microphone inputs which can move vocals on top and enhanced with a studio-grade echo effect.

Denon DJ MC4000 | Premium 2-Channel DJ Controller with Serato DJ is indeed an amazing audio manipulation tool in a sleek and robust steel chassis dashboard that exudes rugged durability. And with just an iPad, Algoriddim djay Pro, and Spotify Premium account, you are all set to prove that you have what it takes to become a great mobile entertainer!

5. Reloop Mixon 4 High-Performance 4-Channel Hybrid

Our last item is Reloop Mixon 4 High-Performance 4-Channel Hybrid DJ Controller. This multicolored controller is a hybrid of two DJ software such as Algoriddim and Serato. With the DJ Serato, you get to experience the newest expansion packs and advanced mixing tools. Moreover, with Algoriddim, you’ll get to explore and enjoy creating music all thanks to its integrated system with Spotify where you will be able to access more than 30 million tracks to choose from. Mixon 4 is a versatile unit as it is compatible with Android, PC, and Mac. Through the lightning connection, it can connect to any iOS device. Reloop’s velocity-sensitive drum pads can help you trigger different powerful modes. You can practice your finger drumming skills, all thanks to touch-sensitive sampler mode. With the multi-color effects, you’d be sure to determine what are the active modes and the cues in the software. The Slip mode allows you to manipulate the scratcher or even the loops without compromising the current music flow. This 18 pound DJ controller has a Makro FX mode which you cannot find in other DJ controllers. With each channel, you will be able to combine the sound filter and the effects.

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junker-town · 7 years ago

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NASCAR mailbag: How will Hendrick Motorsports’ youth movement impact Jimmie Johnson?

Plus reader questions on whether the new Charlotte road course is worthy addition to the Cup Series schedule, and Matt Kenseth’s trying 2017 season.

Each week SB Nation's NASCAR reporter Jordan Bianchi answers your questions about the latest news and happenings within the sport. If you have a future mailbag question, email [email protected].

I’m not sure how I feel about the Charlotte roval being on the schedule. I was always skeptical, then I saw the comments from Martin [Truex Jr.] and Kurt [Busch] and it feels like this race is going to be a crash-fest and not anything close to good racing like at Watkins Glen and Sonoma. So if NASCAR wants another road course so bad, why not just move the race somewhere else?

--Danny

Being skeptical is more than acceptable considering the lukewarm response emminating out of the four-driver tire test conducted last week at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The 2.42-mile, 18-turn layout is narrow and appears passing opportunities will be limited where drivers may need to use the bumper to get around someone. Thus why Truex compared it to of all places, Talladega Superspeedway, as he fully expects the road course to generate chaos and mayhem normally associated with a restrictor-plate track.

That said, although this experiment may prove unsuccessful, NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports Inc., Charlotte’s parent company, deserve credit for its willingness to try something different. The clamoring for an additional road course on the schedule -- particularly in the 10-race playoffs -- has been resoundingly loud. A change was needed.

The Roval @CLTMotorSpdwy is a reality,this will be be a blast to broadcast! @PRNlive http://pic.twitter.com/1T1BDwGFKN

— Doug Rice (@Riceman61) October 17, 2017

But due to contracts with its tracks NASCAR was prevented from shifting Charlotte’s fall date to a more traditional road course venue, while adding another race to an already overly long schedule was not realistic. Converting Charlotte into a roval was the best option, even if the racing fails to come anywhere close to the excellence Sonoma and Watkins Glen produce annually. Another bonus: there is now one less monotonous 1.5-mile track on the playoff schedule.

It’s also worth noting, that this was just one test. We’ll get a better feel for what to expect when Charlotte holds an open test sometime next summer. There stands a reasonable chance the layout changes some based on the feedback Truex and Busch offered, rectifying their concerns.

Hendrick Motorsports going with a bunch of young drivers when Matt Kenseth is available is something I don’t get. This would seem hurt the team overall because of the lack of experience these young drivers have and maybe even hurt Jimmie Johnson from winning an eighth championship. Do you think they should’ve signed Kenseth or do you think Hendrick will be just fine?

--T.J.

The youth movement is a different approach than what Hendrick normally does where it would go out and sign the biggest free agent available. Still, the pieces are there for the results to match what the team is accustomed to performance-wise even if William Byron, Alex Bowman and Chase Elliott gives the impression Johnson should be driving an old person scooter and not the No. 48 Chevrolet.

One thing easy to forget about Elliott is that while he may be 21, he is already winding up his second full season and based on what he’s accomplished thus far -- consecutive playoff appearances including a semifinals berth this year -- he’s mature beyond his years. He is not the typical young driver who crashes too much and needs to harness his talent. He is rightfully regarded as a future superstar. It’s a matter of when that first Cup Series win happens, not if.

Byron is a prodigy. The 19-year-old has won at every level and done so almost instantaneously. Going from the Xfinity Series to Cup will be adjustment and may take time, but every indication is that he will acclimate just fine.

Just taking the kids to lunch.@AlexBRacing @WilliamByron http://pic.twitter.com/gWrBDVNB08

— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) October 18, 2017

Opinions vary among industry insiders on Bowman, 24, but it is undeniable when he’s been in good equipment he has produced. Last year, he filled in admirable for the injured Dale Earnhardt Jr., nearly winning the fall race at Phoenix International Raceway. And despite racing infrequently this season, he showed no rust when he jumped into Chip Ganassi Racing’s Xfinity Series car and won in his first start Oct. 7 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

In the short term there may be a few minor hiccups. But Johnson and Elliott give Hendrick two cornerstones next season who should make the playoffs and be in championship contention. And with Byron proving to be a quick learner, it wouldn’t be a shock to see him join his teammates in the postseason. Bowman, as noted above, is the wildcard, but if what he did last year as Earnhardt’s fill in is any indication, there is no reason to think he won’t be competitive.

The biggest hurdle facing Hendrick is finding a way to get all four teams operating at a high level. Unlike Joe Gibbs Racing, which had four bona fide title contenders a year ago, this has long been an issue for the organization that’s won a NASCAR-record 12 championships.

Taking steps to address the inconsistency, Hendrick is contemplating placing all its teams under one roof this offseason as opposed to dividing them into essentially two different shops where the cars of Johnson and Earnhardt were housed in one building and the cars of Elliott and Kasey Kahne in another. There has also been varying personnel changes behind the scenes, including Jeff Gordon becoming more involved in the day-to-day operations.

What do you make of Matt Kenseth’s season? It seems like it keeps going from bad to worse. At this point I fully expect all four wheels to randomly fall off his car just because.

--Craig

Frustrating would be the best way to describe how Kenseth’s 2017 season has unfolded. Frustrating with a capital “F” followed by an exclamation point.

Consider Kenseth’s year began by crashing three times in the first five races -- including the Daytona 500 where he had one of the fastest cars. Then because of the changing economics within the sport, he found himself being pushed out at one of the two best organizations in the garage to be replaced by a driver younger and cheaper. And due to the same economic climate that cost him his plum ride, other teams:

A) Cannot afford his salary

B) Don’t have the necessary sponsorship to put a deal together

C) All of the above

Count to 7 with us. Matt Kenseth is parked for violating the NASCAR damage policy for too many men over the wall! #NASCARPlayoffs http://pic.twitter.com/ZvUFKtCg8d

— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) October 22, 2017

The capper to Kenseth’s woebegone season occurred Sunday. In a race he needed to finish well to avoid playoff elimination, he first was caught in an accident started by Erik Jones -- the guy who’s taking his roster spot next season. And even though the damage was repairable where Kenseth could’ve still advanced to the next round, miscommunication by his crew members triggered a penalty where NASCAR had little recourse but to park him for the remainder of the race.

Add everything together and it is certainly not how you would like to see an eventual NASCAR Hall of Famer end his career. Kenseth deserved better.

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