Best 2 Channel Budget Controller?

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Best 2 Channel Budget Controller?

Hey guys

So i have 2 CDJ 850’s and a Z2 as my main DJ setup.

Im looking for a controller I can use on my other pc just for messing around with DJ sets and stuff.

So really its got to be a lower end 2 channel controller, and ideally one that will work with rekordbox DJ as i already have all my music in that for my CDJ’s

Is there such a controller? I was considering a Kontrol S2 but dont really want to be using 2 DJ softwares!

Edit: seems i need to pay £100 to be able to use performance mode inside rekordbox? thats pretty steep!

Cheers

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Are you currently using Traktor or Rekordbox to dj?

I think the Pioneer DDJ-SB2 is the best bang for buck in terms of budget 2-channel controllers.

If you are using Rekordbox, you’ll need to pay for the Performance Mode in order to utilize Rekordbox with this controller. If you are already using Rekordbox to dj with your CDJs than shelling out the money to get the software might be beneficial so that you only have to analyze and grid your music once and you’ll be able to use it on CDJs and on your PC + Controller.

If you are using Traktor, you’ll just have to midi map or find mappings that people have already created. OR just go with the Traktor Kontrol S2.

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i use rekordbox yo analyse my tracks then use CDJs, i have traktor as i also own a z2 from when i used to use DVS

its just a case of paying £100 for software i dont like

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I think since the new Pioneer DDJ-RB just came out, specifically made for rekordbox, that’s your best option. It comes in at 250 dollars, which is a great deal.