Which controller is the best for a first one?

[AndrewFuse]

i'm starting now with Reloop Mixage IE, it's cheap, and good, have all features that you need

[buddha131]

xone dx

[space monkey]

I like mostapha's advice. Sound cards are easier to sell in aftermarket and there are tons of used controllers out there. What about an audio 2 and a cheap midi controller. 700 bucks is a lot to put down for an initial investment into a hobby you know very little about.

[mostapha]

I like mostapha's advice. Sound cards are easier to sell in aftermarket and there are tons of used controllers out there. What about an audio 2 and a cheap midi controller. 700 bucks is a lot to put down for an initial investment into a hobby you know very little about.

That's less than what I spent on my first vinyl setup…but it was easy to sell Technics that you bought used without losing any money. I have yet to see that happen in the controller world, so IMHO, it's about minimizing risk.

[DJAttackZ]

mixtrack with an audio 2 sound card.. u do not need to spend 700 on a first set up 300 tops would be my budget..
this is a great controller and will help you get the feel for what u need and want to do with djing.. then move on to bigger and better things..

[skygear]

my personal take on a beginner is jump in full throttle. If not you end up spending tons of money on more and more gear. ''this one is ok, but this one is better'' - on the note of not liking it, if you have decent gear, its easily resell able.

The advice I can give you is deffinately to shop around and ALWAYS ask for the better deal. If they say they can't, they're lying.

[DJQA]

If you're sure you prefer Traktor, the S2 is a great first piece of kit. However, if you're leaning towards a more traditional approach, don't forget Itch! The Vestax VCI-300 Mk II is in the same price range as the S2.

[nigThewizard]

it depends on what style of djing you want to do, two X1's is a great setup same with a midi fighter and a mixer. i use use ableton live and a mpd32 and i love it saves table space and the controller provides everything i need and more.

[nigThewizard]

amazing X1 mapping
http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42078