Nowadays, more and more DJs are using VirtualDJ to be able to use digital music instead of traditional vinyls or CDs.
Still, using digital music doesn't mean you'll have to sit behind a computer and use a mouse and keyboard.
VirtualDJ can be used as a stand-alone software in case of emergency, but to truly unleash its power, you might want to connect it to some dedicated hardware.
VirtualDJ is natively compatible with an impressive list of hardware from many manufacturers. And, with the full MIDI compatibility and the open plugin architecture, it can connect to virtually anything.
You will find below a small list of the best hardware for digital DJ one can find on the market today.
But, if you don't find what you need here, keep in mind that VirtualDJ is compatible with many other equipements.
Depending on how and where you mix, you might consider different options:
- Mobile DJs will probably want to get all-in-one controllers, easy to transport and install anywhere.
- Resident DJs will probably want rackable or table-top controllers (depending on the space available in the booth).
- Turntablists will want a TimeCode solution and a good sound card interface.
- Beginners will be more interested in all-in-one solutions.
Sound Cards
Rackable Controllers
Table-top Controllers
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Numark
iCDX is the perfect table-top controller for VirtualDJ.
It also doubles as a regular CD player, iPod player, or MP3 memory drive player.
Key feature:
- USB connectivity allows access to USB flash drives and most MP3 players (Mass storage class FAT, HFS+ file formats only)
External HID controller for compatible software.
- Large, touch-sensitive scratch wheel manipulates all media, not just CD, with 7 customizable settings
- Multi-function push knobs for selection of effect parameters, folders and songs
- Multi-function, backlit LCD screen displays BPM, CD text, MP3 ID tags, and file names
6 assignable buttons for seamless loops, samples, or hot cues
- Real time adjustable loop creates seamless mixes on the fly
- Integrated, beat-synced DSP effects include chop, echo, filter, flanger, pan and phaser
- Intuitive, dedicated Wet/Dry effects fader
- Choose and fade to new track without a second player
+/- 100% pitch range with full-range key lock
- Illuminated slot-load drive reads CDs/MP3 CDs/DATA DVDs
- Integrated folder navigation for data discs and USB devices
Price: $499
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All-in-one Controllers
Mixers
Timecodes
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Timecode Vinyls are special records that you can play on any standard turntable.
Timecode CDs are special CDs that you can play on any standard CD player.