Getting back into DJing, need advice on a digital setup
I used to mix a bit a few years ago with a set of SL1200s, but I'm now looking into getting a basic digital setup. I use Ableton Live already to produce some music, and I have an Ableton Push controller and an audio interface (NI Komplete Audio 6) but I want to get a DJ controller to try my hand at doing some mixing. I'd like to use MP3s and do something in the EDM/house/deep house realm of things. I would love to be able to spend $150 or less on a simple controller just to get my feet wet and see if I have what it takes. It would just start out as a hobby to entertain myself, but in the long run I would like to be able to play parties or even clubs if I can manage it.
Since I already have an interface, I figure that simplifies things a bit as I can get a basic USB controller without the interface built in and save some money. I've been looking at the Numark Mixtrack (both the original and the Mixtrack II). They are both about the same price..is there any specific reasons why the newer one might be better? Are there any other controllers I should be looking at in this price range? The Hercules stuff doesn't really interest me too much, as the cheaper ones don't seem to have dedicated FX controls, good speed/pitch control or many cue options.. then again I barely know what I'm talking about so I could be wrong. Any advice would be appreciated..
thanks.
edit: I think eventually I'd like to get into Traktor, but I'll probably just start off with whatever comes bundled with the controller I buy.
one more edit: I've been looking at some creative mappings for the Launchpad (I have one). Could I get away with just that and something simple like the M-Audio X-Session?