aalaap
I'm looking to pick up a basic controller, but I can't seem to be able to decide between the cheap DJ2Go or the slightly pricier Total Control.
DJ2Go Pros:
- Compact. Smallest full-featured dual-deck controller I've come across.
- Cheap
- New
DJ2Go Cons:
- Very basic crossfade funtionality - no filters.
Total Control Pros:
- Bulkier (compared to the DJ2Go).
- Full featured dual-decks as well as mixer with filters.
Total Control Cons:
- Old
- Slightly pricier.
I only want to get one of these to get things rolling and eventually go in for a more professional system, but I still can't seem to make up my mind between these two.
Which one would you guys pick up if you were in my place?
Thanks!
- Aalaap
DJ2Go Pros:
- Compact. Smallest full-featured dual-deck controller I've come across.
- Cheap
- New
DJ2Go Cons:
- Very basic crossfade funtionality - no filters.
Total Control Pros:
- Bulkier (compared to the DJ2Go).
- Full featured dual-decks as well as mixer with filters.
Total Control Cons:
- Old
- Slightly pricier.
I only want to get one of these to get things rolling and eventually go in for a more professional system, but I still can't seem to make up my mind between these two.
Which one would you guys pick up if you were in my place?
Thanks!
- Aalaap
Posted Thu 28 Jul 11 @ 7:11 am
Blulite
i wouldnt pick either of those id go for the hercules MP3e2, the total control iv heard isnt that great. the dj2go isnt really enough to get you going, its pretty much a toy. some guys round here have them for messing around but thats about it.
Posted Fri 29 Jul 11 @ 5:24 pm
SuperAceMan
The Total Control wasn't a bad controller at all for the price of it, but things have come along way since that was first built 3 or 4 years ago.
For a starter controller I would recommend something like the Mixtrack Pro that has an integrated sound card and you won't out grow it quickly. The 2 controllers you are looking at do not have a sound card so you will need to make another purchase anyway. The Hercules RMX is another controller worth looking at.
For a starter controller I would recommend something like the Mixtrack Pro that has an integrated sound card and you won't out grow it quickly. The 2 controllers you are looking at do not have a sound card so you will need to make another purchase anyway. The Hercules RMX is another controller worth looking at.
Posted Fri 29 Jul 11 @ 10:06 pm
aalaap
Whatever you're saying makes sense. However, the thing that attracted me to both the DJ2Go and the Total Control was the price. Even the TC shipped to India is just $140. The Hercules RMX or the Numark MixTrack Pro are both around $300 shipped. At around $300-$350, I can get an OEM "NX Audio" dual CD player and an entry level mixer for a wee bit more. Maybe that'll run me a total of $400-$450, but it's still "real" stuff. If I'm just going to get a "dumb" controller and leave all the work to the laptop, I don't want to spend more than $150.
The Hercules MP3 e2 is interesting from this point of view. It's got as many features as the Total Control, bigger platters and it's only $150 shipped! Very, very interesting!
There's another little criteria. I've only really played on a pair of Denon DN-2100Fs and played around a bit with some Pioneer CDJs. I still prefer the Denons, so I'd ideally like a controller with a layout similar to a Denon deck. Neither the Total Control or any of the Hercules things fit that description. The DJ2Go however, does resemble an old Denon DN-1800F, and that's another reason I was drawn to it. And, of course, you can't think too straight with a price like $85 shipped!
I think what I'm really looking for is either a pair of Denon decks or a Denon controller, but neither of them are gonna be affordable.
Sigh...
The Hercules MP3 e2 is interesting from this point of view. It's got as many features as the Total Control, bigger platters and it's only $150 shipped! Very, very interesting!
There's another little criteria. I've only really played on a pair of Denon DN-2100Fs and played around a bit with some Pioneer CDJs. I still prefer the Denons, so I'd ideally like a controller with a layout similar to a Denon deck. Neither the Total Control or any of the Hercules things fit that description. The DJ2Go however, does resemble an old Denon DN-1800F, and that's another reason I was drawn to it. And, of course, you can't think too straight with a price like $85 shipped!
I think what I'm really looking for is either a pair of Denon decks or a Denon controller, but neither of them are gonna be affordable.
Sigh...
Posted Sat 30 Jul 11 @ 7:45 am
synthet1c
I have an icon idj as a toy, this is actually the worlds smallest fully capable all in one controller, I got it for 87 pounds from juno, there is no soundcard though, so you would need to get one, I highly recommend the NI Audio 2 it sounds great for such a small thing and around $100 those two and a netbook make the perfect miniature dj setup
Posted Sat 30 Jul 11 @ 8:08 am
