Looking for a good midi controller+interface on a budget.. Vestax Typhoon?

[jjjay]

Hey guys, I'm trying to get into DJing and I'm looking at getting a midi controller. I'm not trying to spend a fortune on it, but I want something with decent quality, plus an onboard audio interface, and the best thing that I've found so far is the Vestax Typhoon for about $300. Can anyone offer any advice here? Is it a good piece of equipment, is there a cheaper/better option out there? Thanks

[Risc12]

Why dont take a look at the Omni Control? Not too expensive at MusicStore!

[V-Hoff]

do you really want jog wheels?

[jjjay]

I definitely want jog wheels, I just wouldn't feel right buying a controller without them.

And I looked at the Omni, it's actually a little more expensive and I like the Typhoon better

[DJ Asand]

im trying to sell my 99%mint numark stealth with box and manuals. im original owner, can post pics. $180

[jjjay]

Sorry, I'm looking for something with a soundcard built in

[lavhoes]

Sorry, I'm looking for something with a soundcard built in

That + Audio 2 DJ = $280, would be cheaper than the Typhoon and have a much better sound card. Unless you ABSOLUTELY must have everything all in one device (something I'd highly recommend against, as you'd have to pay more to upgrade them both, instead of just the controller), this would be the route I'd suggest.

[fullenglishpint]

Having owned an Omni Control, I can tell you that the vestax jog wheels are immeasurably better! The Typhoon and Spin have the same touch sensitive Jogs as the VCI-100 and as such are much more expressive. If you don't have the funds for a VCI and Audio 2 DJ then the Typhoon looks like a good alternative.

[jjjay]

That + Audio 2 DJ = $280, would be cheaper than the Typhoon and have a much better sound card. Unless you ABSOLUTELY must have everything all in one device (something I'd highly recommend against, as you'd have to pay more to upgrade them both, instead of just the controller), this would be the route I'd suggest.

That makes a lot of sense, I hadn't been thinking about it like this. I was just thinking that all-in-one would eliminate the need for a soundcard, It didn't even occur to me that a separate soundcard might actually be cheaper and more expandable.

I know that the Numark Mixtrack is a popular controller without a soundcard onboard, how would it stack up?