![]() One shouldn't underestimate the importance of a product's look and feel when it comes to the fickle DJ market, but the crucial test of a USB DJ controller is responsiveness. Some unique features, such as the touch strips that control playhead position, and switchable phono inputs on channels 1 and 2, come as a pleasant surprise. The Numark NS6 offers all the standard features we like to see in a DJ controller, including high-grade audio outputs (gold-plated RCA or balanced XLR), line/mic input, serviceable faders, club-friendly illuminated controls, and full-size knobs that feel just like their analog counterparts. The oversize, plastic buttons used for the main playback controls are similar to the ones we loved on the Numark NS7, and respond well to aggressive use. The NS6, by comparison, is wrapped in metal from head to toe. Typically, these USB DJ controllers feel a little fragile and are constructed from lightweight plastic. The NS6's size and weight contribute to a spacious design that begs for abuse. You're definitely not going to fit the NS6 into a laptop bag (unlike the VCI-300), but the recessed handles on the sides of the NS6 make it relatively easy to move around. ![]() The NS6 meets you halfway between the extremes, measuring 23.8x13.4x2.5 inches and weighing in at around 14 pounds. The NS6 DJ controller and mixer from Numark is meant to take the sting out of the digital transition by offering a capable and relatively affordable ($1,200 MSRP, $999 street) replacement for a traditional analog DJ rig.įor DJs who are accustomed to managing a tabletop-size flotilla of analog DJ gear, the idea of stripping it all down to a laptop and a small DJ controller like the Vestax VCI-300 might seem a little too drastic. Freedom from your record crate also brings freedom to choose between dozens of different digital DJ solutions. Beginners will be more interested in all-in-one solutions.Transitioning from analog to digital can be daunting, though.Turntablists will want a TimeCode solution and a good sound card interface.Resident DJs will probably want rackmount or table-top controllers (depending on the space available in the booth).Mobile DJs will probably want to get all-in-one controllers, easy to transport and install anywhere.on the market.ĭepending on how and where you mix, you might consider different options: Many of which come with a version of VirtualDJ Limited Edition (LE) so you can immediately start using your controller.īut, if you don't find what you need here, keep in mind that VirtualDJ Pro Full is compatible with many other controllers, mixers, etc. You will find below a small list of the best hardware for digital DJ one can find on the market today. ![]() And, with the full MIDI compatibility and the open plugin architecture, it can connect to virtually anything. VirtualDJ Pro Full is natively compatible with an impressive list of hardware from many manufacturers. VirtualDJ Pro Full can be used as a stand-alone software in case of emergency, but to truly unleash its power, you might want to connect it to some dedicated hardware. Still, using digital music doesn't mean you'll have to sit behind a computer and use a mouse and keyboard. Nowadays, more and more DJs are using VirtualDJ Pro Full to be able to use digital music instead of traditional vinyls or CDs. ![]()
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