Since I am a piss poor student, My only option is the MIDI route.

I have had a cute little thingy called X-Session Pro for a couple of years now, still love it, but it just doesn't cut it any more as it is very limited creatively.

So I need something new.

It should be a 4 channel controller, and I have set the cutoff price at $500.

Right now I am looking at the N4 as the best option, as it has 4 channels, inputs for external sources(works as a standalone mixer), it is well spaced up and Numark seems to have good customer support lately. The downside is that it's chassis is plastic, which gets on my nerves.




The NS6 would be an absolute dream, but I'm not paying that much.(Student life gets expensive, and I am trying to stay away from student loans as much as possible)

So I would love to get some recommendations if possible.

It definitely must have:

-4 channels
-jogwheels(quality isn't that important because I'll mostly use this solely for beatmatching)
-sound interface
-price not (much) higher than $500


Optional:
-Size matters
-Metal chassis
-Full-size pitch sliders(like the N4)

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Originally posted by stealthman Vernon Wanderer will rediscover his roots back unto wandering vast endless plains miserably....

I don't know many 4 Channel, standalone mixer, midi controllers on the market for around 500. You'll have to go up a bit more to get something like the Denon MC6000, which is probably the best controller for you at the price.

Alternatively you can get used stuff on ebay/craigslist but if it's something I'm keeping around awhile I want to get it brand new.

These links may help you choose, check out this blog by forum member david.michael

http://www.passionatedj.com/guides/...ntroller-guide/

and

http://www.digitaldjtips.com/dj-controllers-guide-2013/


Good luck!
PS - I also used an XSP for a number of years, and now I use a MC3000

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Originally posted by BshidoHEAT I don't know many 4 Channel, standalone mixer, midi controllers on the market for around 500. You'll have to go up a bit more to get something like the Denon MC6000, which is probably the best controller for you at the price. Alternatively you can get used stuff on ebay/craigslist but if it's something I'm keeping around awhile I want to get it brand new. These links may help you choose, check out this blog by forum member david.michael http://www.passionatedj.com/guides/...ntroller-guide/ and http://www.digitaldjtips.com/dj-controllers-guide-2013/ Good luck! PS - I also used an XSP for a number of years, and now I use a MC3000

The digitaldjtips link was awesome, never saw that one. I am still fairly convinced the N4 is the best choice. The Denon seems too small, everything is too stacked together, and thepitch slider is rather short. I like the amount of controls, but $750(+ shipping to croatia as I can't find it in local shops) + those downsides disqalify it.

It ws a good read, thanks!

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Originally posted by stealthman Vernon Wanderer will rediscover his roots back unto wandering vast endless plains miserably....

Sounds like you already made up your mind lol! I love denon products but yea the mc6000 is a bit cramped, which is another reason why I went with mc3000.

Good luck with it

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