DJ controllers

Traktor DJing without jogwheels or faders

Review: The 4TrackTrigger is the Traktor-Weapon made by the German Faderfox and the Swiss Glanzmann Digital DJ Solutions. A compact and uncompromising 4-deck controller, specifically designed for Traktor Pro 2.5 in the external mixer mode. This new instrument is designed with passion for detail and is handmade in Switzerland/Germany. It is the ultimate instrument made by professionals for professionals. It comes with extensive details and a lot of new control features.

150 buttons in different colours and sizes to trigger hot cues, to start samples and to activate effects. 6 displays and 172 LEDs for loop length, loop recorder and master clock. 17 encoder for quick access to functions like browse, seek loop-size and loop-move which are a must for a modern digital DJ. 2 additional pedal connections rear sided to control every effect parameter on the fly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FojrVtOn52M

B-STOCK: Box opened but product is new, unused and in perfect working order

Review: *** B-STOCK: Box opened but product is new, unused and in perfect working order ***

The 4TrackTrigger is the Traktor-Weapon made by the German Faderfox and the Swiss Glanzmann Digital DJ Solutions. A compact and uncompromising 4 deck controller, specifically designed for Traktor Pro 2.5 in the external mixer mode. This new instrument is designed with passion for detail and is handmade in Switzerland/Germany. It is the ultimate instrument made by professionals for professionals. It comes with extensive details and a lot of new control features.

150 buttons in different colours and sizes to trigger hot cues, to start samples and to activate effects. 6 displays and 172 LEDs for loop length, loop recorder and master clock. 17 encoder for quick access to functions like browse, seek loop-size and loop move which are a must for a modern digital DJ. 2 additional pedal connections rear sided to control every effect parameter on the fly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FojrVtOn52M

Ableton controller + free keyboard

DJ controller

Review: The Akai APC20 is the ideal controller for performers who need to perform in a small amount of space, and with maximum portability. Co-designed with Ableton, it's mapped for Ableton Live, and is fully customisable. With a smaller footprint than the APC40, it enables musicians to create a personalized setup with multiple APCs, effects controllers, and other devices. It's a link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression. Whether you are an electronic music artist and Live is your canvas, a DJ using Live to mix or remix tracks, or a more traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, you will find the APC20 to the intuitive, powerful instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live.

9 x faders are provided, which you can assign to volume control, pan, sends, and a choice of 3 x user-mapped modes. You have even more control power with special controls including tap tempo, record enables and solo/cues. A user mode enables you to use the clip launch buttons to control instruments and the drum rack. The clip launch matrix uses multicolor lighting to display current clip status.

The APC20 comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC Edition software, which is fully functional for performance and production. Owners of the full edition of Ableton Live 8.1.3 or higher can also work seamlessly with the APC20 and Live 8.1.3 has full support for the APC20.

B-STOCK: Box opened. There are a few very light minor scratches on the underside of the unit but otherwise product is in excellent condition and perfect working order

Review: *** B-STOCK: Box opened. There are a few very light minor scratches on the underside of the unit but otherwise product is in excellent condition and perfect working order ***

The Allen & Heath Xone:4D interface continues the seamless integration of computer-based digital media into the traditional DJ workspace, but with a further enhanced feature set. Combining a fully featured, high specification professional analogue DJ mixer with 105 MIDI controllers and 227 MIDI messages, a high-end, 96 kHz/24bit 20-channel Allen & Heath-designed USB 2.0 soundcard, the progressive Xone:4D has been developed in conjunction with some of the world's most cutting-edge DJ producers.

All-in-one dual CD/MP3 player, 2-channel audio mixer and MIDI controller with XLR outputs

Review: This affordable, all-in-one combo makes it easier for DJs to stay organized, sound professional and stay on top of their groove in the digital realm. The Encore 2000 has everything you need to play and mix MP3s, CDs and CD-R discs like a true professional. As well as the MIDI input, the Encore 2000 offers 2 x line inputs for additional CD inputs, 1 x auxiliary (mini jack for an MP3 player or satellite radio), 1 x microphone input and 2 USB inputs (to access music on a USB jump drive or hard drives).

The Encore 2000 features a bright LCD display that can be seen from a wide angle, touch sensitive scratching and has relay playback, a great feature that automatically switches between the 2 x decks from track to track or at the end of each CD.

The unit includes a MP3 cradle that mounts just above the unit's auxiliary mini jack input. This makes is easy for DJs to play tracks from their favorite MP3 player.

MIDI controller with 4 USB/analog selectable Midilog (MIDI & analog) channels

Review: The VMS4 (velocity MIDI station) is an optimal fusion of a high-quality, digital 4 channel mixer and a MIDI controller with integrated soundcard. This makes the VMS4 both the ideal, modern DJ software MIDI controller as well as a full value digital 4-channel mixer with phono/line inputs. The tough workmanship of the VMS4 makes it ideal for use on the demanding club circuit. High-quality faders, that are exchangeable both in the channel strip as well as in the X-Fader area, an adjustable X-Fader curve, a channel based 3-band EQ and symmetrical XLR outputs are professional features for the serious user. Features such as the integrated mousepad make it perfect for handling a PC. With over 100 MIDI controllers and keys, the controller offers optimal control of all DJ-software. All MIDI controllers can be dual accessed and are mainly lit.

The VMS4 is Traktor compatible. If you already own Traktor you can download the MIDI Command Files from American Audio Download section. Further highlights are the possibility of the application of digital PC effects on the analog channels, the touch-sensitive jog wheels with 2000 DPI resolution and 2 x 10bit pitch touchpads.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKLrjTputl0

Review: The VMS4 (velocity MIDI station) is an optimal fusion of a high-quality, digital 4 channel mixer and a MIDI controller with integrated soundcard. This makes the VMS4 both the ideal, modern DJ software MIDI controller as well as a full value digital 4-channel mixer with phono/line inputs. The tough workmanship of the VMS4 makes it ideal for use on the demanding club circuit. High-quality faders, that are exchangeable both in the channel strip as well as in the X-Fader area, an adjustable X-Fader curve, a channel based 3-band EQ and symmetrical XLR outputs are professional features for the serious user. Features such as the integrated mousepad make it perfect for handling a PC. With over 100 MIDI controllers and keys, the controller offers optimal control of all DJ-software. All MIDI controllers can be dual accessed and are mainly lit.

The VMS4 is Traktor compatible. If you already own Traktor you can download the MIDI Command Files from American Audio Download section. Further highlights are the possibility of the application of digital PC effects on the analog channels, the touch-sensitive jog wheels with 2000 DPI resolution and 2 x 10bit pitch touchpads.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKLrjTputl0

Interactive DJ laser controller works with Serato Scratch Live, Traktor, Virtual DJ, Ableton Live

Review: An interactive tool like no other, the Beamz Player C4-BSB Pro Audio and DJ Music System offers an incredible visual option for triggering samples by playing laser beams.

Add extra dynamics to your live show by astonishing the audience with this unique controller. The Beams Player C4-BSB comes with Beamz DJ software and allows you to trigger up to 54 pitch-matched and beat-matched samples and loops via MIDI and keystroke mapping to create a live experience that other DJs can't compete with. Beams Studio software enables the user to create their own audio samples and loops to be controlled by Beams during live performing.

DJ controller with 4 channel USB audio interface

Review: The B-Control Deejay BCD3000 DJ mixer lets you play, mix and scratch any MP3, WAV or other audio format with a real vinyl feel. It's everything you ever wanted in a DJ production tool. It's gorgeous, you can put your hands on it and the software is just irresistible.

Packed with mind-blowing features such as mixer, dual-player, effects, mic/phono preamps and a full-fledged monitor section, this 4-channel USB audio interface perfectly complements the included Native Instruments Traktor 3 LE DJ software or most other DJ software, running on Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X operating systems.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgHI-hrUKMU&feature=player_embedded&list=PL980B8EC327366FB3