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:
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.
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Hercules
Hercules RMX is a cutting edge controller for VirtualDJ.It features a steel surface, has 2 decks, equalizer and volume controls, 2 jog wheels etc, making it a great controller for VirtualD. Built-in soundcard. Key features:
Price: $349 |
Table-top Controllers
Denon
Denon DN-S3700 offers digital djs true vinyl feelDirect Drive Turntable Media Player & Controller, with unique large 9” spinning platter design. In addition advanced digital features, including USB and MIDI control, and Denon DJ’s High Torque Direct Drive Motor,providing users with the classic and unmistakable feel of true vinyl. Key features:
Price: $899 |
Pioneer
CDJ-400 is the perfect table-top controller for VirtualDJ.The new CDJ-400 gives DJs everywhere the power to scratch, effect and play music from multiple sources, including CDs, MP3 files from USB drives, and controlling VitualDJ right from the player. Key features:
Price: $699 |
Denon The Denon DNS1200packs high-end features and allow playing CDs or connecting a USB drive for mp3 files. Its designed to interface and control DJ software applications by midi. (PC/MAC)
Price: $499 |
Numark iCDX is a neat table-top controller for VirtualDJ. It also doubles as a regular CD player, iPod player, or MP3 memory drive player. Price: $499 |
Rackable Controllers
Denon Denon rackmount controller that integrates great with the software USB MIDI Controller/Audio Interface, Twin Touch-Sensitive Jog Discs, 24-Bit DAC Processing Price: $529 |
Denon Advanved proffessional rackmount controller for VirtualDJ Professional media player & controller. Internal 40GB hard disk. Supports up to 4 external USB portable devices. USB MIDI Interface to control PC Software. USB AUDIO Interface (ASIO Driver) built-in
Price: $899 |
Pioneer Advanced mobile workstation, with midi built-in! Can act as a full MIDI controller for VirtualDJ. In addition to traditional scratching, also features two patterns of Scratch Jog Effects BUBBLE and TRANS. Three patterns of Digital Jog Break effects freely control the audio effects. Flexible audio format playback: Supports traditional audio compact discs, MP31/AAC/WAV/AIFF stored in USB memory devices, hard disc drive (HDD), and CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW
Price: $1499 |
Numark DMC2 is the neat rackable controller for VirtualDJ. It has been designed explicitely for VirtualDJ and its buttons match exactly every important feature of the software. Price: $399 |
All-in-one Controllers
Hercules Hercules RMX controller features a steel surface, has 2 decks, equalizer and volume controls, 2 jog wheels etc, making it a great controller for VirtualDJ (soundcard built-in)
Price: $349 |
Hercules Hercules Steel controller features a steel surface, has 2 decks, equalizer and volume controls, 2 jog wheels etc, making it a great controller for VirtualDJ (no soundcard)
Price: $249 |
Numark Complete computer-DJ package. Hardware controller with built-in audio I/O. Stiff, reliable knobs, faders, and buttons. Supports MIDI over USB.
Price: $349 |
Numark Complete computer-DJ package. 20 knobs. 5 faders. 31 buttons. MIDI over USB, plug-and-play USB device. (no soundcard)
Price: $229 |
Vestax Amazing scratch controler that integrates perfectly with VirtualDJ, MIDI over USB, metal body, thin but highly durable. (No soudcard)
Price: $499 |
Numark TotalControl includes both controls to drive the software, and an integrated virtual mixer. Price: $249 |
Hercules The DJConsole Mk2 includes both controls to drive the software, an integrated mixer, and a multi-output soundcard with headphones jack.
Price: $249 |
Hercules The DJControl Mp3 includes both controls to drive the software, and an integrated virtual mixer.
Price: $110 |
Berhinger BCD2000 is another all-in-one controller that can work well with VirtualDJ.
Price: $134 |
BerhingerBCD3000 is another all-in-one controller that can work well with VirtualDJ. Improved version
Price: $199 |
Sound Cards
Hercules Deejay Trim is the perfect card for timecode users, with the inputs and outputs needed
Price: $249 |
Numark Dj|iO is a simple USB soundcard designed for DJs, that will let you plug both headphones and master output on your laptop. Price: $99 |
ESI U46DJ is a 2-in 3-out USB soundcard that can be used for timecode solutions. Price: $369 |
Numark DXM01USB is a USB mixer that can play the sound coming from the computer directly over the USB, without going analog until the very last moment. Price: $199 |
Mixers
M-Audio The X-Session Pro is the perfect MIDI mixer to drive VirtualDJ's own internal mixer. This solution is particulary useful if you want to mix video, and need to control the video crossfader.
Price: $84 |
M-Audio The UC33e is a 9-lines MIDI mixer, that is particulary useful to control the sampler in VirtualDJ.
Price: $259 |
Korg Korg ZERO4 Live Control Mixer is popular mixer that can act as both a real mixer and a MIDI mixer controlling VirtualDJ's own internal mixer. (built in soundcard)
Price: $679 |
Pioneer The DJM-800 is an advanced mixer that can act as both a real mixer and a MIDI mixer controlling VirtualDJ's own internal mixer.
Price: $1.699 |
Timecodes
Various brands supported
Timecode Vinyls are special records that you can play on any standard turntable.Just interface a box like the VirutalVinyl between your turntables and your mixer, and you'll be able to both play regular records, and timecode records. When you'll play the timecode record, everything will happens as if you actually 'downloaded' the mp3 from the software into the timecode vinyl. Then, just play your vinyl as you're used too. (this technology also works with videos, letting you 'download' a music video into the vinyl, and scratch it as if it was a real audio vinyl). VirtualDJ works with a wide range of timecode vinyls, we recommend using Rane-CV02 (2nd gen vinyl)
Price: $10 |
Atomix Productions
Timecode CDs are special CDs that you can play on any standard CD player.Just interface a box like the VirutalVinyl between your CD player and your mixer, and you'll be able to both play regular CDs, and timecode CDs. When you'll play the timecode CD, your CD player will actually act like a controller for VirtualDJ. 
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