Hi guys. This may not be too popular around here, but I’m curious if anyone has any recommendations on the best “mini” dj controller to pick up?
I’ve got myself a full size dj setup, but sometimes inspiration for crafting my sets can strike when I’m not near my gear. I’m looking for something possibly to fit in my laptop bag so I can bust it out real quick and mess around. I’m looking for something relatively inexpensive with good compatibility with a Mac and Traktor and a decent of quality of build (if there is such a thing). Thanks for helping.
Check out the Behringer CMD Line of controllers. They sell them for 39 Euros here in Germany. But they are pretty big. Maybe a launchpad mini would do the job also.
Im a big fan of the xone. Also look into the mm1. There are enough buttons to suit your needs and if you lose or break it from carrying it around everywhere, your only out 80 bucks.
Soooooooo much depends on your workflow. The suggestions so far are all decent options…depending on size and budget.
Another option would be something like the Numark DJ2GO. It is small enough to put into a gig bag. The quality is reasonable for the $. After playing around with one for a few hours, I was able to effectively do some two deck mixes with it. This makes a great 3rd string backup.
There are also the phone/pad based software options. I like iMaschine for goofing off with beats while on the go. The iMaschine2 upgrade just happened ($5) and for a limited time you can pick up all 36 iMaschine1 expansion packs for $0.99. If you want to create on the go, this is a killer deal…if you are into making beats.
I have a page on my Twister set up like rotary mixer of sorts. It is mostly in case my main controller fails during a set but it’s fun to stuff it in my bag too for those on-the-go messarounds.
I also sometimes use my tablet as a controller but physical controls are better.
