Looking for a CDJ Style Midi Controller

[turbo]

Hey guys,

I've been thinking recently that it would be right up my alley if I could find a pair of really simple CDJ style midi controllers.

Basically this is all I need, but I'm not going to waste money on this brand.



These denon's look pretty amazing, but the price tag doesn't really make sense to me. I might as well pick up some used 400/800's.



I've also been looking into a DIY option as well. All I want is a jog wheel, a pitch slider, and maybe 4/5 arcade buttons along the bottom for play/cup and cue points. Doesn't really seem all that far fetched, it's really just the jog wheel that intimidates me.


Any input? This would be for a more portable rig, when I don't want to lug my TT's around. The reason for wanting to do this is that I personally can't stand the eq in most stand alone controllers.

[Ed Paris]

have you played around with the s4? i think you should wait for the s2 to be released and grap one. the jogs provide excactly what you need!

[turbo]

I don't like the eq on the s4/s2. I've been spoiled by my ecler.

[zestoi]

there's also the eks xp5/10's, tho not sure how good they are. the build quality of my djtech djm101 seems pretty good to me so i presume the cdj style ones are similar.

the denon's do look awesome but at about 170gbp for one??? seem way too expensive to me.

[mostapha]

If the Denon seems expensive, it's probably not going to appeal to you…but I've seen/heard really good things about the EKS Otus line. I'd try one out in a store if I could, but it's not worth buying blind IMHO.

[zestoi]

If the Denon seems expensive, it's probably not going to appeal to you…but I've seen/heard really good things about the EKS Otus line. I'd try one out in a store if I could, but it's not worth buying blind IMHO.

now that does look like a very cool controller - and the build shows where the money has gone into. if i had the money and space i'd def get a pair of those

[turbo]

now that does look like a very cool controller - and the build shows where the money has gone into. if i had the money and space i'd def get a pair of those

Yeah those seem pretty sweet, but I don't know why you'd pick that over cdj 350's or something

[zestoi]

Yeah those seem pretty sweet, but I don't know why you'd pick that over cdj 350's or something

if only for the "turntable look" to them i guess

and only if i had money to burn... if cdj350's were the same price then i'd probably want those. both would be even better

[Synec]

I have a pair of Denon Sc2000s that I got for $340 altogether. They are set up exactly like cdjs and work great. Super compact and portable, I recommend them if you can find some used.

[zestoi]

I have a pair of Denon Sc2000s that I got for $340 altogether. They are set up exactly like cdjs and work great. Super compact and portable, I recommend them if you can find some used.

that's a cool price... i guess even new they could be worth it - just that so far i've only bought cheap controllers so anything over 100quid seems expensive to me