DB17
Great entry level controller with the ability to support advanced users as well
Let me start by saying that I am a professional musician and performing DJ so my review might be a bit skewed. If you want to check out my music and performance videos, you can go to my website mattbarri.com. The bottom line is that I could play a show with The Next Beat controller and the audience would not know the difference if I were using my CDJ 2000s or this controller. There are a lot of really cool features especially for someone who is just stating out. I like the collaboration with Beatport and Djay. The pre made folders with like genres along with having the key signature and grid/BPM make getting started much easier. Linking was easy and I really enjoyed the Bluetooth connectivity. The hardware is great. The jog wheels felt really nice although I would have liked the que pads to be a little more sensitive. I guess I am used to the pads on the CDJs. I really love how light and portable the controller is. I hope they make a case for it in the future. There is a sampler function that might be kinda fun to load some SFX into. I get asked a lot by people who are just starting out what they should get and The Next Beat controller is what I would recommend. Update: I have uploaded a quick set with some of my own music as well. Enjoy!