TECH awards 2013 BudgET dJ ConTrollEr
Reloop BeaTMIX
$249
HYPE Considering the low price there’s a decent amount of features as well as reasonable build quality and decent sound.
GRIPE The jog-wheels aren’t really
responsive enough for scratching.
Everything beginners need to get up and mixing in one box of tricks and possibly everything some folks will ever use, but DJs looking for truly professional level performance may be
disappointed. TECH
VERDICT7/10
pIoneeR DDJ wego
$399
HYPE Ultra portable and lightweight two-channel DJ controller with onboard soundcard and a great range of controls.
GRIPE Virtual DJ LE is the software that is shipped with
the controller which might not be the most popular choice among many DJs.
Aimed at the budget end of the market the DDJ-WeGo is bound to make a big splash and will more than give the Denon MC2000 or any other similarly priced two-channel controller a serious run for its money.
TECH VERDICT 8/10
novAtIon launChpaD S
$149
HYPE New high-powered LEDs, a Launchpad app for the iPad and FL Studio integration brings the Launchpad to the fore once again.
GRIPE The improvements are not
revolutionary and a few features such as velocity sensitivity are still missing.
The Launchpad S is the evolution of the original Launchpad and while the improvements are subtle they do bring a lot to the table in terms of overall functions especially considering the modest asking price.
TECH VERDICT 8/10 dJ soundCard
FocusRIte ForTe
$749
HYPE High speed USB 2 connectivity, Focusrite’s famous pre-amps and four top quality plug-ins included in the price make this audio interface a serious contender.
GRIPE The only minor gripes we could
find are the lack of digital connectivity and no MIDI connections.
Focusrite have an awesome reputation in the studio world and this audio interface is amazing value for money.
TECH VERDICT8.5/10 WInneR $99
HYPE Two stereo outputs plus a headphone output and a mic input with gain control.
GRIPE There is no volume control for the headphone output
level.
A budget soundcard that is perfect for use with a laptop when on the go. TECH VERDICT7.5/10
Apogee DueT2
RAne Sl 4
$899
HYPE A very high quality soundcard with dual USB connections so two DJs can use the same box at the same time.
GRIPE Expensive.
A feature-rich soundcard that can now be used on any DJing and production software and not just Serato Scratch Live.
TECH VERDICT9/10 nAtIve $649
HYPE Stunningly beautiful to look at and the world famous Apogee converters sound as good as the card looks.
InstRuments TraKTor auDIo a6 $299
HYPE Solid build quality that will withstand life on
the road, lots of inputs and outputs and a big knob on the top.
GRIPE There is little if anything to dislike about this
audio interface.
A DJ interface that will also be ideal for many musicians thanks to the six inputs and outputs with a lovely large main output volume control knob on the top to add the icing on the cake.
TECH VERDICT8.5/10
GRIPE This is an
eye-wateringly expensive audio interface for only two inputs and two outputs.
Beautifully crafted with the audio quality that has made Apogee famous, this is a lovely piece of equipment to own if your budget will
accommodate. TECH VERDICT 9/10
djmag.com 095 WInneR
kAm DIgI Two
$390
HYPE Four-channel mixer, XLR outputs, booth output and lots of other features.
GRIPE The knob caps look a little bit
cheap and let down an otherwise stylish and professional-looking control surface.
The DigiTwo is a four-channel, four-deck controller packed to the gills with features.
TECH VERDICT 8.5/10
These little boxes of joy keep the music pumping, offering great quality sound and performance in this hard-to-call category.
numARk DJIo
vestAx SpIn 2
$349
HYPE iOS compatible and ultra portable with a good build quality and finish.
GRIPE It’s a little bit on the pricey side and
only works with iOS devices.
This controller is ideal for DJs looking to bring a hardware control surface to their iPads and iPhones thanks to the plug-and-play compatibility and its
portability. TECH
VERDICT7.5/10
Wallet-friendly and feature-rich, these little guys still deliver top-notch performance...
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104