This also means that Serato controllers carry a higher price at the pro end. There are however a couple of disadvantages to this wide range of options – controller layouts differ substantially between manufacturers forcing you to adjust your mixing style, and Serato must approve hardware developed for the DJ platform which might mean that the kit you have your eye on doesn’t make the grade. This compatibility means that when you progress beyond your first controller the options are huge. Scratch Live was originally only available, and compatible, with Rane hardware but since opening the platform to other manufacturers Serato DJ is now supported by Pioneer DJ, Allen & Heath, Denon and Reloop hardware to name just a few. Serato DJ evolved from “Scratch Live” – widely regarded as one of the best DVS (Digital Vinyl System) on the market – and Itch. You really are using pro software when choosing Rekordbox DJ as your platform. So what does Rekordbox offer over it’s competitors? It’s the lifeblood of the industry standard NXS2 kit, which is found throughout clubland and as such any analysis performed on your tracks, or cue points saved can be transferred, via USB storage devices, to pro kit. The “performance pack” is usually a £99 upgrade to the standard software and is included with all of Pioneer’s DDJ-R controllers including the £219.00 entry level DDJ-RB which makes the controller incredible value for money. Since then there has been constant development, which culminated in the addition of the “DJ” performance features in 2015. Rekordbox started life as the database management system for the CDJ-2000/900 range when the products were launched back in 2009.
We’ve chosen to focus on Rekordbox DJ from Pioneer, DJ Intro from Serato and Traktor Pro from Native Instruments, check out the overview of each platform below. Do bare in mind that switching platforms can be quite a challenge once you’ve become accustomed to the work flow, your choice of platform is as important as the hardware you’ll use to control it. Rather than tackle the huge number of software options that are available we’ve condensed the options down to the three, which offer professional features and upgrade paths that allow you to grow as a DJ. However as there are a number of software platforms now on offer, ranging from Algoriddim’s Deejay through to Virtual DJ and beyond, the choice will also be down to your preferred software option as much as it will be the hardware controller. One of the most common questions we’re asked is which DJ controller is best for beginners. With the huge range of DJ controllers currently on offer it’s often difficult to know which will best suit your needs.
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