Interesting. For me, it was the other way round: I kept the Starlight and returned the DJ2Go2. While the browse knob is nice, most of the time I'm using my mouse anyway when scrolling through my Serato library, so I really don't need it all that much. The one big dealbreaker, to me, was the complete lack of any EQ knobs on the Numark. On the Starlight, they at least give you the option to choose between a bass EQ and a LP/HP filter, making smooth transitions possible without any distortion.
@JockelsEleven7 ай бұрын
I have both of them and I rather prefer the starlight for the filter/bass EQ knobs. Also I dislike to toggle through the pad-modes at the Numark while at the Hercules you can select them directly and for each deck seperately. So for me it is, Numark for prepping the tracks and for travel-fun and Hercules for emergency-backup.
@djpaulthompson9 ай бұрын
I have the Numark DJ2GO-2 as an emergency controller....it lives in my DJ bag (Just in case)
@Mikey5-O3 ай бұрын
I just got back from Cancun last night celebrating a friends birthday. The DJ blew the roof off the place. When I looked to see what he was using, it was the Hercules. He had it going into a mixer and out to a pair of FBT’s. You would’ve thought he was using a full size Pioneer controller.
@scottnelle9 ай бұрын
Either of these would be really cool for practicing at home and for track prep! Might pick one up, actually. I think I'd probably want the Hercules for practicing at home because of the EQ/filter controls, but the Numark's browse feature is tempting too.
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
I agree!
@stuartmiller91754 ай бұрын
Starlight for me. Been using both to sort sets and as a back up. Numark Go packed up after 12 months andd has no EQ. Starlight has the EQ, filter and basic effects so can use in a pro situation as a back up and has lasted so far longer than the Numark.
@AaronStrawn4 ай бұрын
I switched to this one also. Numark was giving me static in the headphones
@DjJeff799 ай бұрын
I have a Starlight and it’s very a good controller with my iPad.
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
Are you using DJay with it?
@mcfcmandem29 күн бұрын
Djay pro has changed the game, it's not about the controllers anymore it's about the software you're using
@SixthQuarter5 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 Great video. Finally, a Dj and reviewer that’s actually funny and says it how it is. Top work fella. Big respect from London UK 👊🏼
@AaronStrawn4 ай бұрын
That means a ton, if you keep watching you’re bound to stumble on some really bad English accents I do 😂
@nikonlawАй бұрын
i think, knob for songs is not very important in this small size. i can put my hercules right on laptop keyboard and i don't have any problems with choosing songs by trackpad.
@louprimo606220 күн бұрын
The Hercules Starlight is the better controller by far.
@StevieRayEntertainme9 ай бұрын
Where did my post go? Anyway I prefer the Hercules for the pitch faders (more accurate), bigger knobs and buttons, and the bass/filter knob. I use the bass and or filter a lot when mixing. Also of note the Hercules is a 24 audio DAC the Numark is a 16 bit. There is a slightly noticeable sound quality difference. I use DJay on my iPad, so the library scrolling is much faster with the touchscreen over the knob. I do like the Numark too, but I have FFS (fat finger syndrome) so I like the bigger controls on the Hercules. Aaron if you want, I will send you my DJ2go2 touch, if you want to trade for the Starlight.
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
I don't see anything, nothing is held for review or anything
@StevieRayEntertainme9 ай бұрын
@@AaronStrawnI wrote my full write up, and went to add the trade offer and the whole post vanished
@FSP.Entertainment9 ай бұрын
DJ2Go for us 🔥 used it for a summer pool party 🎉 a couple times and really enjoyed it!
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
Awesome hearing that!
@itxofficial82817 ай бұрын
Same here. My boss once threw a house party and asked me if I could DJ. I knew her house was tiny and her balcony just had a very small table, so I just took my laptop, a JBL Flip 4 and the Starlight controller with me. Even though the balcony was packed and we all had very limited space to dance and have fun, it was one of the nicest parties I ever DJ'd! 😉
@Ghost671467 ай бұрын
I have the numark 2 go touch amazing controller
@deejayfal8 ай бұрын
I have the Numark, my backup and ceremony controller. Love it.
@djhikevin9 ай бұрын
I have a dj2go2 and it always annoyed me that I have to buy a Serato subscription to use Serato Pro vs Serato Lite. Hercules used to come Serato Pro ready, I guess not anymore. EZ dub for the Numark.
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
They still offer a pay once option right over a subscription? I’m lucky to have picked up pro for around $150 5 years ago
@djhikevin9 ай бұрын
@@AaronStrawn idk anymore, mine is all good since I use pioneer products. When I last used the 2go it was monthly subscriptions, but maybe something has changed
@skiddz179 ай бұрын
Good one Aaron, I had a feeling the Numark would be the one to keep. Nice to have especially if you’re just trying out some quick mixes for prepping on the weekend.
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
Yep, plus needed something to kinda replace the denon go.
@djjaysmoke3 ай бұрын
Glad to see you using Serato Pro with the Hercules. Someone was claiming it doesn't work with it. But it's a bummer that the Hercules doesn't have the browse knob, am gonna have to learn how to use the controller without the knob.
@AullThatTv9 ай бұрын
Perfect timing. Looking to make a small rack to streamline my karaoke set up but wanted to keep a small controller of some sort inside of it as well. Agreed on using it for those pinch wedding situations, too.
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
Which one you leaning towards?
@AullThatTv9 ай бұрын
@@AaronStrawn I'm thinking the Numark for the same reason as you, Browse and Load knob and button is just too convenient. Wish there was some EQ/filtering on it but I guess you can't have it ALL in such a compact package haha
@TheOnlyDjMikeStone9 ай бұрын
Just got the Numark Dj2Go as well. It’s awesome for running smaller setups and has worked flawlessly so far. I would like to see them come out with a version that has the ability to backlight the whole top of the controller. It would be a huge plus. Did an event last weekend where the venue was so dark. Great Review 🍻
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
True- both of these are a few years old now. Time for an upgrade....with STEMSSSSSSS lol
@Poodleballin9 ай бұрын
@@AaronStrawn thanks for the review. Had a Hercules DJControl Compact I sold a while back. Actually considering another since I like the bigger jog dials. I'd rather have bigger jogs than tempo controls on the decks. May keep my Reloop Buddy though for a portable until they add stems to these. Anyway, I'm a new subscriber and love what you do.
@april6rainАй бұрын
I have a separate laptop with an extra screen and a Pioneer FFLX4 at a stand up desk as my main DJ unit, i bought the Hercules Mix to sit at my main mac computer in comfort just so I can build my playlists which are saved on beatport, and pre mix stuff and mess around to check out how well they go together.
@jonathanberube50569 ай бұрын
Hey Aaron, Happy New Year! What are your thoughts on the reloop mix tour for a small controller? Crazy enough Laidback Luke is using it with his iPhone at the biggest festivals around the world. Best JB!
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
That thing looks sick. I'd love to test that out, wow!
@Poodleballin9 ай бұрын
I have a Mixtour and highly recommend it as long as you don't need jog dials. I use it exclusively with an iPad 9th gen and DJay. Here are my pros and cons and comparison with my Reloop Buddy and Beatpad 2: Positives of the Mixtour: 1. Great sound quality despite only have RCAs - way better than my Reloop Buddy. I had a Beatpad 2 which had amazing sound quality but was club-ready with XLRs so that was expected but the Mixtour is pretty good. 2. Keeps iPad fully charged while using - my Reloop Buddy does not (would probably go dead if I did anything longer than 4-5 hours but luckily that's rare for me) 3. Layout is good 4. Super portable - small and light but need to bring propriety iOS adapter and power supply 5. It's pretty cheap - got mine used for $179 over a year ago and it's solid and I use it almost daily so durability is good but it is all plastic Negatives of the Mixtour: 1. No decks - I like scratching more and more so it's getting used less and less now 2. Uses proprietary iOS adapter (they're like $60 on eBay if you need a replacement since they don't make them anymore) 3. Doesn't use USB power which is becoming the norm for small controllers but not a dealbreaker 4. Fader isn't the best but gets the job done and the 3 faders and large enough and out of the way of other controls 5. Only has 4 cue buttons - not a dealbreaker but like to have more than 4 cue points for some tracks and it will only see the first 4 6. No iPhone/iPad mount like on the Buddy but when using the Mixtour, I like the iPad to the side of it anyway or it's awkward, at least for my mixing.
@DJPeterLo7 ай бұрын
Would the mixtour pro be a viable contender for this category?
@ElevateandBlend9 ай бұрын
You can still get busy with basic scratches on the numark
@johncolon86148 ай бұрын
Ive had the Numark for 5 yrs for exactly what you mentioned ,practice on the go and , ceremony and coctail. Simple ,funtional and inexpensive.
@giacomopagni19604 ай бұрын
ciao. ma vi siete accorti quando nel mix da un canale vai al centro si abbassa il notevolmente hercules il volume.. cosa molto brutta!! sapete se si puo rimediare con delle impostazioni?
@DjReeceVarnell9 ай бұрын
Love my Starlight !
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
Awesome! How do you use it?
@DjReeceVarnell9 ай бұрын
@@AaronStrawn when I'm at home, I have a full setup but just sometimes having my laptop and my starlight next to my main desktop I can download music, set cue points, practice blends to see which songs mix well, work on my crates, stuff like that without having to stand at a DJ rig for 2 -3 hours. I mean you can do that stuff without it but it kinda feels better having buttons and jog wheels to play with :)
@jonnygarner15758 ай бұрын
I use the numark with my iPad for ceremonies, nice back up also
@billyquesenberry98579 ай бұрын
I use the DJ2 Go for ceremonies and chose it for the same reason. I think it is pretty dumb the Hercules doesn't have the browse and load option.
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
It was one of those things I thought it would have and didn't when it got here and I was like...eh...
@amystrawn49869 ай бұрын
The intro tagline 😂 She’s just gonna tell you to stop buying shit!
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
Nevverrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!
@jonathanberube50569 ай бұрын
Amy, you need to feed the fury man’s addiction and he will be a better man for it!
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
@@jonathanberube5056 👂
@amystrawn49869 ай бұрын
@@jonathanberube5056I’ll work on that.. although I think a diet for his addiction would be more appropriate 😉😂
@wallybanks26568 ай бұрын
Luv the vids! I have the Numark and keep it in my laptop bag as a back-up just in case something happens to my controller when performing. Is also handy when doing music prep at home so that I don't have to drag out the entire controller/flight case.
@AaronStrawn8 ай бұрын
I think it's the perfect backup too. Good to hear it's kickin ass in the real world
@clarencewhorley60779 ай бұрын
Yo I was thinking of grabbing the Numark for ceremonials… I’m sold now
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
Got a link in the description!
@AndresLler8 ай бұрын
Where do you download songs? Like to have it there ready to be played
@AaronStrawn8 ай бұрын
I use DMS and ZipDJ record pools
@seanstewart23444 ай бұрын
Does this work with Djay pro?
@AaronStrawn4 ай бұрын
They both do I believe- DJ2Go for sure
@djcalvin6819 ай бұрын
definitely looking for ceremony, better control , will check out Numark
@AaronStrawn9 ай бұрын
I think this could be it
@Baxter20059 ай бұрын
It is good to have as a backup
@yossibenmoshe3 ай бұрын
Helpful. Thank you!
@AaronStrawn3 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@QUELIFE7288 ай бұрын
How can I get you back up one I want to teach son?
@AaronStrawn8 ай бұрын
I have a link in the description for them
@fumes15419 ай бұрын
I couldn't care less about these toys...but...a new video from smartass Aaron??? Im down! 😅