Controllers

The Best DJ Controller for Serato

Last Updated: November 19, 2018 By Sean

When you think of DJ software, Serato DJ is one of the biggest names out there. We’ve used numerous workstations and can say it is one of our favorites out of the handful that are worth looking at. Through research and word of mouth, you’ll hear most people pride themselves for using Serato — you just can’t beat the quality and overall features it gives us, not to mention the huge community that’s there to help with anything you have questions about. However, in order to get the best out of the software, you need a proper DJ controller to pair it up with. Most controllers out there in the market will work, but there are specific models that Serato includes in their ‘compatible gear’ list that have specific functions built-in dedicated to the software. They’ve partnered with some major gear brands in order to collaborate for flawless integration, some even having both the Serato and their brand logo on the thing. We review the best DJ controllers for Serato available today below.

The Best DJ Controller for Beginners

Last Updated: April 24, 2019 By Sean

Technology continues to change the world around us, and the realm of DJ’ing has definitely not been an exception to this. Back in the day when I first started out with a Stanton mixer and two turntables I received for Christmas which my parents purchased at a garage sale, I thought I had it made. Although now that I think about it, it was much more difficult than I thought it would be — watching the DJ’s at Scribble Jam had me thinking I could be like them in no time. Boy was I wrong, but through practice I eventually got the hang of it. Flashback to now, with the rising popularity of digital based setups, we’re met with some more convenient and versatile DJ tools especially for those who were like us first starting out and beginning to DJ. Today we did some research and found the best DJ controller for beginners. [Read more…] about The Best DJ Controller for Beginners

The Top 10 Best DJ Controllers in the Market

Last Updated: October 23, 2018 By Sean

Buying the best DJ controller depends on quite a few factors regarding not only the DJ but the setup you’re envisioning in front of you. I remember back in the day in the early 2000’s on Christmas getting my first Stanton mixer, turntables and some random records my dad had lying around in our garage. It was a pretty defining moment in my music making endeavors; however, I quickly realized scratching a record wasn’t as easy as my 15-year-old self thought it was. Being like DJ Abilities or Cut Chemist wasn’t as simple as moving my hand to what I thought the scratch would sound like. Nowadays however, there’s a lot more to learning to be a DJ than getting a pair of DJ turntables and a traditional DJ mixer. The digital era is in full effect and there are numerous routes to take when it comes to DJ controllers. We highlight the top 10 best in the market to help you choose the exact DJ controller you need. But first, let’s review a bit.

Akai AMX DJ Controller Mixing Surface for Serato Review

Last Updated: September 5, 2016 By Sean

Akai music equipment has brought forth a few new DJ controllers specifically for Serato. Although the word around the street was that they were going to leave the DJ equipment up to their partner Newmark, they’ve given us two new powerful mixing surfaces. The Akai AMX is a control surface but also an audio interface for Serato DJ (yes, 24-bit!). It basically allows you to do quite a few functions with your music in Serato: mix, play, and cue. It’s also a DVS interface, allowing you to mix, add some CD or Vinyl turntables to your setup with the program’s time code. Here’s a review of some of the main features of the Akai AMX.