Numark Mixtrack Pro II USB DJ Controller with Integrated Audio Interface and Trigger Pads

I previously owned The Mixtrack Pro and I decided to upgrade to this. I'm not a professional DJ nor do I play at clubs. I mainly use this for small gigs, small house parties, and for mixes for a website that I own. I use this with my Macbook Pro and Traktor Pro 2 and it responds very well and it corresponds with the button layout just like it did with Virtual DJ. If you're a beginner, I'd recommend that you play around with Virtual DJ for the basics and use Traktor Pro 2 when you want to advance.Like most reviewers have mentioned, this mixer is great for beginners. It's easy to use and everything is there. Of course, you don't become a "pro" in an instant. You have to put in a lot of time to experiment and play around with the software. Just have fun with it.I also forgot to mention that the build quality is perfect even though it's plastic. People think plastic is cheap but this one doesn't feel cheap to me. Its sturdy and lightweight.I bought this in November of last year before Black Friday and I got it for $198. Keep on a look out for the price, but if you're looking for something to play with whether you're a beginner or pro, this is the one that you should get.

This product was easy to set up and very light weight

PRO: Perfect for the price. Does the trick. Small and lightweight but feels strong.CON: Pay extra for "full" versions of software.Yes, the information is right here on the page: you get Serato Dj "Intro" and you can upgrade to Serato DJ Pro. Same for Virtual DJ. I guess I'm just not a fan of free, incomplete versions that need to be bought if you want the full experience."But Keith, what do you expect, free stuff?" To which I say NO! Of course not. Serato DJ Pro is amazing and worth the price. The problem is, that price depends on what controller you buy. For example, a friend of mine has the Pioneer DDJ, and Serato Dj Pro was free, along with Serato Video. Sure, he paid two grand for it, but still. Another friend of mine has the Numark NV (about $700), which came with Serato DJ Pro but not Video. So you see, my beef is with the sliding scale of price. I feel like I was led to an inexpensive controller that suddenly became a $360 purchase instead of a $230 one. I am writing this to complain a little, but mostly to give a heads up if you are shopping and trying to decide on a controller. Be prepared to factor in extra money for the software that may initially appear free. That said, Serato Dj Intro is free and it's not bad at all, especially if you're a beginner. It does pretty much what actual turntables would do and sorts your music libraries just like Pro. It's just that, if you want to get into the more complex but extremely fun and useful aspects of Serato DJ, there's no question that you need Pro. I also hear that Serato Video is great, and that comes with the Pro purchase (for this controller at least).This review would be 5 stars if the sliding-scale pricing for the software wasn't such a bummer. If you believe my position to be invalid (hey who knows) then consider it 5 stars.Back to the thing itself: I love it. I unboxed it last night when I got home and it worked straight away. I read some complaints about plastic construction but it's solid; the wheels, faders and buttons are standard. Only the knobs feel a little cheap. This is going to be perfect for what I want to do: have the ability to set up the laptop and Mixtrack anywhere in the house to mess around, and maybe do a party here and there. I was a pro DJ in the 90s and still love to mix and record, and I find that this is a modest yet legit piece of equipment to do it with.

I haven't had this controller for long, but so far it's been great. It's a simple little unit as far as DJ controllers go, but it's well thought-out and well built for the price. It has all the necessary elements for DJing with "classic" digital setups such as Traktor or Serato, but what made this controller appealing to me was that it also had 16 pads that made using it with Ableton Live possible.Pros: great unit for price, all the essentials, small & lightweight, great w/ Ableton Live/alternative DJ setups, great for beginnersCons: potentially shorter product lifespan (knobs/buttons seem somewhat fragile, but it has held up fine so far), only has essentials (no complex features)

This is a fantastic mixer and definitely gets 5 stars. I am currently running this mixer with my iPad. I had to buy a few extra accessories to accomplish this however. The lighting to USB cord as well as a powered USB hub because the iPad can't deliver enough current to run the mixer. I'm using the "DJ player" app by iMect Ltd. the app was $20 but it comes preloaded with the Midi map for this mixer so it was basic plug and play. Only downside is you have to experiment with each knob and fader to see what it controls in the app. This took me about 30 minutes to get a handle for the basic stuff yet I'm still discovering new things each time I play. The mixer is very sound the sliders work great. The rubber cue buttons aren't a squishy kind of rubber button like you would find on say an novation launch pad. The tops are a little firmer and almost a solid plastic. Using it with the iPad allows me the comfort of having all my music but until I upgrade my computer and install serato on it I can't fully uncap the potential of this mixer. Great product. This is my second numark mixer. (I have the numark mixdeck as well and it's still going strong.) highly recommended for beginner DJs and it's size makes it super easy to do small gigs and helps cut down on stuff I need to drag around with me.

I was able to create a mobile Dj jig together with a Mac Air and a Bose mini speaker. I can take anywhere to play most part of the a dj's need and can play for 4-5 hours with plugging anything into energy.It covers most part of the mixing requirements with no hassle and it is also very light, as well as durable for such a cheap device.The only cons are the feel and sensitivity of the faders.