Dj Controller reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 239 Reddit reviews across 6 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Dj Controller brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Beatmatch, r/DJs, r/PioneerDJ, r/djaypro, r/DnB. Top-rated brands include Pioneer (4.1/5), Numark (4.2/5), Hercules (4.1/5).
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Reviews239
Subreddits6
Posts52
Brands37
Products77
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#1
Pioneer
4.1
(99)
"I have a lot of Pioneer and Denon controller and this one is the best all around for me."
"My first 'proper' controller was a ddj400. I've bought 2 or 3 since, and still have it, never quite dared sell it."
"The Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 is the best all-rounder for beginners with Rekordbox & Serato support."
"Flx4
order now"
"All you need is a FLX4 to get familiar with rekordbox."
"The Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 is brilliant."
"I got the Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4. It has worked perfectly for me."
"Yep it's a wonderful controller!"
"I'd recommend getting the Pioneer DDJ FLX as it represents great value for money."
"Pioneer DJ tables."
#2
Numark
4.2
(26)
"Check out the mixstream pro go. I love mine."
"Ns7iii is a beast"
"It’s a really solid entry level standalone and is loads of fun to use - for a beginner I’d recommend it over the Prime Go."
"I've got a numark NV2 and I love it."
"NS7I or II or III."
"I have the numark ns7 III, which has motorized platters and scratching in there feels just like the real thing."
"Numark NS7iii. Ready for war, bc it’s a tank."
"Check out the Numark as well great bang for the buck"
"I started with the Numark mixtrack platinum fx which was great with virtual dj."
"That NS7 looks good to me."
#3
Hercules
4.1
(17)
"I’d recommend the Hercules, with serato dj software."
"I bought the Hercules Inpulse 500 since it has a little arrows that help with beatmatching by ear."
"I use the Hercules DJControl Starlight religiously for pregames and small parties."
"I would atleast suggest the Inpulse 300 since it has more features all around (know, pads, fx) and mimics more a "industry controller""
"Hercules is a solid name, and that and the DDJ would be more or less comparable, but I'd personally recommend the DDJ"
"Hercules 500 has a beat matching guide for beginners to learn."
"DDJ FL4 or Hercules impulse 500."
"Hercules Inpulse 500. $300 USD. Works with Serato and brilliantly with VDJ."
"Sounds like a good choice for around $200"
"The Hercules 500 is a good beginner gear."
#4
Denon
4.4
(15)
"I have a lot of Pioneer and Denon controller and this one is the best all around for me."
"They’re a dream."
"They’re a dream."
"Denon prime go. you won't need a laptop for it."
"Denon Prime 4 does this beautifully."
"I say go with the Prime 4 and enjoy it."
"The Denon Prime 2 should be small enough and still have the features you require."
"The Denon prime go is probably the best backpack friendly dj controller."
"Denon prime go / or Numark Mixstream."
"Denon Prime Go if you are looking for standalone / ultraportable."
#5
Traktor
4.4
(10)
"I use traktor therefore I use their controllers and cannot complain over the years."
"Traktor S8 with two 1200s. Full control over every damn thing."
"You can get a used Traktor S4 mk3 for around ~600 - 700 EUR which is one of the best controllers in that price range."
"Traktor s4mk3 is an absolute beast under 1000bucks."
"Traktor s3"
"You might want to consider a Traktor S2. Pretty cheap, but solidly made."
"The Traktor controllers support DJ Pro and are set out in a more traditional layout."
"Spend a bit less and get a traktor s3 or a bit more for a s4 mk3."
"Traktor Z1 and X1 combo."
"The Kontrol S2 has the basics covered very well."
#6
Denon DJ
4.0
(10)
"Denon DJ Prime 4+"
"Denon Prime Go"
"Prime 4+ is a big beast. But it is amazing and I love mine."
"Prime 4+. Plug in and play, no laptop, hell you can even Bluetooth out and all you need to connect is power."
"Or even go smaller and get the prime go. It's kinda cute and fun."
"Probably the demon go unless you MUST have Rekordbox hardware then it’s got to be the Omnis."
"Save the money and go with the Non-Go version, the Pro or Pro+. Only difference is the Go's internal rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery so you can be truly portable with no AC outlet."
"Prime Go"
"Denon Prime Go is decent wioth VDJ support and Engine standalone too. Best of both worlds."
"Denon prime go"
#7
Rane
4.9
(7)
"I love my Rane One and I picked it up used from Guitar Center for 800 out the door."
"Rane is probably the best brand to go for."
"Rane one, im an early adopter and i dont regret it :) love this thing !"
"Rane Twelve MKII, a speedy Mac and a short USB cable and you’ll feel no difference to vinyl."
"I've really enjoyed my Rane One controller."
"I just do basic scratching, and I've really enjoyed my Rane One controller."
"I bought a rane one about three months ago for something more compact. I like it for what it is…"
#8
Native Instruments
4.9
(7)
"FLX10 is amazing...as is the Traktor S4 MK3...8 "performance pads" at the bottom for Hot cues, samples and stems...and effects controls up the top of each deck."
"S4 MK3 is right in your budget. It has pretty in depth effect control and comes with the full software. Also has a superior sound card compared to basically every controller on the market."
"I then changed to the Traktor s4 mk3 which is like the s2 with 4 channels and it's fantastic"
"I personally like the s2mk3 from Traktor! It comes with a full software licence, nothing locked behind add on subscriptions and traktor software is far superior to recordbox."
"The S4mk2 is a great choice. It is a professional grade machine."
"S4 Mk II is a fantastic option and that's a great price."
"Traktor S2 MK3 is great for Traktor users"
#9
Impulse
4.5
(6)
"I started with the Hercules Impulse 500 and would recommend their range of controllers. Well built, compatible with serato, they’re well worth the money"
"Hercules Inpulse 500. The best value for the money."
"The Hercules 500 is the best choice over the three: full equilizer, dual output and external aux input, mic input, is also the most expensive between all of them to be fair"
"If you're good using Serato lite on a laptop , then the Inpulse 500."
"Inpulse 500 for build and feel."
"I own the Impulse 500. It's great controller"
#10
Roland
4.4
(5)
"Hands down the Roland dj-707m."
"I'm loving my Roland DJ707m for my portable DVS compatible serato controller."
"After more reviews, listening to others, I've settled in on the Roland DJ808."
"I have done reviews on both controllers."
"The 707M is a great controller for a very specific market."
#11
Reloop
4.0
(4)
"Update : I just ordered a reloop mixtour, hope it will do the job :)"
"I own the Z1 and if I had the chance to choose again, I'd probably have gone with the Reloop Mixtour."
"The cheapest new is the reloop beatmix 4 mkII, costs less than a ddj 400."
"Considering trading it in for a Reloop Mixtour for the extra transport controls."
#12
Pioneer DDJ FLX 4
4.3
(3)
"FLX4 is really the best budget controller."
"Would get a good newish 2nd hand ipad PRO. And the FLX4."
"It’s a cheap controller needs a PC/mac to use it but cheap and will be fun to use"
#13
Technics
5.0
(2)
"Any half decent TT’s (Reloop, Pioneer, etc…) and a DVS enabled mixer will bring you much joy!"
"Technics 1200 series."
#14
Denon Prime Go
4.5
(2)
"Denon Prime Go has 4 performance pads, but 2nd bank is available from one key push."
"I would of go for the Denon Prime Go."
#15
Rev
4.5
(2)
"Rev 5 or 1000srt"
"Motorized platters are your best bet. Rev 7 is my go to."
#16
Traktor S2 MK3
4.0
(2)
"Both are entry level and have enough functionality in case they decide to get serious"
"It's such a great feeling and looking controller for the money you can't go wrong!"
#17
Pioneer DDJ-200
2.5
(2)
"Small size... Bluetooth connectivity and lower price are the only advantages the DDJ-200 has over the DDJ-400."
"The problem with the DDJ200 is the complete lack of a decent affordable software solution for Android."
#18
Technics 1200
5.0
(1)
"I use my 1200’s to control Serato and it’s incredible."
#19
Pioneer FLX4
5.0
(1)
"Flx4."
#20
Behringer
5.0
(1)
"Here’s a $33 one that I use for OBS and recording sets."
#21
DVS
5.0
(1)
"Best controller for scratching is dvs in my opinion."
#22
Mixstream
5.0
(1)
"The best bang for the buck all in one DJ platform in my opinion"
#23
Legit
5.0
(1)
"Legit t7's are the best bang for your buck controller on the market."
#24
Roland DJ 808
4.0
(1)
"I'm super happy with the controller, both in build and sound quality."
#25
Apple
4.0
(1)
"I suggest they spend 300 on the best iPad they can get for that price range on marketplace."
#26
Akai
4.0
(1)
"Akai amx with my traktor map"
#27
Tascam
4.0
(1)
"Get a tascam dr-40 and then you can use any setup you want"
#28
Aero
4.0
(1)
"I have the aero and am really happy with it."
#29
1000srt
4.0
(1)
"I got my 1000srt for $800 used."
#30
Sx2
4.0
(1)
"Sx2, or NS7 2or 3… u should find them 2Nd hand for that price range."
#31
Korg
4.0
(1)
"I used a Korg NanoKontrol for a while and it has just about enough knobs faders and buttons."
#32
NS4FX
4.0
(1)
"NS4FX."
#33
Mixars
4.0
(1)
"The mixars Duo is really good Serato enabled two channel scratch mixer."
#34
Pioneer DDJ 200
3.0
(1)
"You can just get a ddj 200 and use the wedj app that comes with it."
#35
T7
3.0
(1)
"T7 is the cheapest of them all"
#36
Rev7
3.0
(1)
"I had the Rev7, and it's nothing like vinyl it's also very slippy."
#37
Mixtrack
3.0
(1)
"Did the job more than well enough for the price."
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