Out of four or five components building your home DJ setup, we will touch the ” DJ controller ” part of it today. And this part will include the most affordable budget controllers sold in the market.
I selected 10 DJ control devices from reputable brands that are enough to handle DJ basics for you and listed them below explaining features and specs.
Here we go, 10 most affordable budget DJ controllers for beginners in 2016 ;
Behringer CMD MICRO
Behringer CMD MICRO
- Entry level controller from Behringer
- USB powered
- Compatible with most DJ software
- Touch sensitive jog wheels
- Can be used with IOS devices
- 3-year warranty
- Deckadance LE DJ software included
- Slim design, light and portable
- Most basic controls you need to perform
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American Audio ELMC1
American Audio ELMC1
- 2-channel mixer
- 3-band EQ
- Pitch bend controls
- FX and sampler control
- USB powered
- Virtual DJ LE software included
- Light and easy to carry
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ION iDJ 2 Go
ION iDJ 2 GO
- DJ controller for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
- Compatible with Algoriddim’s djay app
- Directly powered from your iDevice, no batteries
- Free download of ION’s iDJ2go app
- DJ splitter cable and iPad stand included
- Basic DJ controls and library browse functions
- No EQ knobs
- Cheap, light and portable
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Numark Party Mix
Numark Party Mix
- Best pick as a budget DJ controller
- Built-in light show
- Virtual DJ LE included
- Master / headphone out
- 4 performance pads on each deck
- 3-band EQ
- Auto sync function
- Manage your music using iTunes
- Plug and play
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Hercules DJControl Instinct S series
Hercules DJControl Instinct S series
- 2-deck DJ controller
- Built-in audio outputs
- Pressure detecting jog wheels
- USB powered
- DJUCED 18°DJ software included
- 4-channel playback
- Beginner level controls
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Behringer CMD Studio 2A
Behringer CMD Studio 2A
- Dual deck DJ controller
- 4-channel audio interface
- Touch-sensitive jog wheels
- Deckadance LE software included
- Compatible with most MIDI software
- Sync and pitch bend controls
- Backlit buttons
- 3-Band EQ
- Library browse controls
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Numark Mixtrack 3
Numark Mixtrack 3
- Budget DJ controller closest to professional DJ standards
- Dedicated filter knobs for each deck
- Prime Loops remix tool kit included
- 16 multi-function performance pads
- Large jog wheels
- Touch strips on each side for track search and FX control
- No sound card or audio outputs
- Full size pitch sliders
- Virtual DJ LE included
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Epsilon Pro-Mix2
Epsilon Pro-Mix2
- 2-deck DJ controller
- Built-in audio interface
- Large touch-sensitive jog wheels
- Hot cues and sample pads
- Balanced / unbalanced audio outputs
- Virtual DJ LE in the box
- Most features for the price
- Compatible with all DJ software
- 3-band EQ on each deck
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Gemini SLATE
Gemini SLATE
- 2-channel DJ controller
- 8 RGB backlit performance pads on each deck
- Dedicated filter control on each side
- 3-band EQ
- RCA master – 1/4 inch headphone output
- Serato DJ Intro software included
- Extra large jog wheels
- Serato DJ upgrade ready
- Very competitive price for all these features
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Numark Mixtrack Edge
Numark Mixtrack Edge
- Beginner level DJ controller
- Slim design
- Very light and portable
- Serato DJ Intro download available
- Virtual DJ LE included
- USB powered
- Full metal platters
- Sample, sync, hot cue, loop functions
- Only 1.85 lbs
- Brushed aluminum control surface
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