Numark DJ2GO2 Touch - Full Review and Guide

The Numark DJ2GO2 Touch is a minor upgrade to an already very popular controller. One of the smallest and most affordable on the market, does the addition of capacitive jog wheel make this a must buy for new and experienced DJ's alike? Let's find out!
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[@Crossfader]

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[@gtabro1337]

Don't underestimate this little guy! Last year in March I bought the DJ2GO2 to see if I "get" DJing... Then went through a DDJ-SB3 and now I'm on a RX, perfecting my 3 and 4-deck mixing, and it all started with this little controller, for me it was worth the money.

[@MM-ul3pg]

that really helps. i was gonna get a ddj400 first, but this assures me i'd be making the right decision buying the small one first

[@yenmeng]

Gonna give this a shot, thank you!

[@markhall3323]

Thanks this is one of the better videos on the unit. Especially the “shift” function of the “pad mode” button which is a deal maker for me many other videos do not mention it. I just wish it had two simple filter controls!

[@abuchiemmaunel3942]

I just got my controller,I’m learning from you,you page tells what I need to know thanks mate

[@w6263]

Thank you for the frank and straight forward discussion and demo. Much appreciated!

[@sunsetradioeurope3367]

Well explained and demoed. Got one on order, simply can't wait to get it!!

[@lucasagnew3515]

Why can’t controllers like these forgo a couple effects pads in favour of some small EQ knobs? I feel like EQ knobs are essential in any controller

[@Crossfader]

Thats a good point, Lucas. Thanks for getting involved

[@shanethedj]

I agree, if space is limited, better to have EQ.

[@pan-slapper6846]

Yep! Another 2cm in height along the top and they could run a 3 band EQ using knobs on either side without losing anything and it would still be a perfect fit for the Macbook...sold!

[@TommaurerMaurer]

It would be so nice if record box had a controller that worked with its software .Sometimes I like to mix in starbucks in am. The only thing I could find was part mix. Eq’s and works with serato.

[@mattheck6470]

I'd ditch all of those dork-pads for six EQ knobs and two real channel faders. That's what you're really going to use, after all. If space is a problem, there were some pretty cool split-body fader controls in the 70s for stereo mixing; maybe they could bring those back.

[@DProphet1111]

Thanks, very Informative. I just purchased 1 and I didnt think it had a pitch wheel but I see now it does. I also did not know the pad mode button was the shift key. Thanks Dude.

[@banostrk]

I'd like to see you guys reviewing the Hercules Starlight controller. It's also a tiny controller for Serato with capacitive jogwheels but it has a bass/filter knob, which could add some EQ capabilities on mixes.

[@velanche]

Thanks for the helpful overview. I was considering getting one for awhile, but now I am since it's supported by DJay Pro on iOS (as someone has already pointed out). It'll be a great tool for cue point preparation, checking out various mix scenarios, and preparing/recording mixes. +1 on EQing and filtering over the performance pads. I also have Serato, so also good when in need of that. As ever, good job!

[@que_dijo]

then for you isnt a drawback the lacking of EQ since you do this touching your iPAd, right?

[@1onsight852]

So many folks asking the same lame questions you covered.🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽. Im definitely getting one. Thanks 👍🏿

[@FaithisKey792]

Great review. I have the first version of this controller, I use it to set cue points, and some loops. I wish this was out when I bought mines, I think it came out 1 year after. My main controller is the Numark NS7 iii Have a blessed day, good advice for the new dj’s.

[@susana.tresamantes]

why you consider this version superior?

[@vicvega9936]

For just playing around with in your room or on the go, or maybe even doing a smaller set, it seems like a good deal to me. Yeah, it doesn't have the ever important EQ but that's nothing you can't do in VirtualDJ. Not sure about the other software. Overall seems like a good controller to use for fun without breaking the bank.

[@thedjd4]

Just got one ,use it to prep my sets ,run through new tunes ,set cue points ,when the big stuff is packed away or im away from home ,will taking it as a back up and for lil after party's ,and btw if u have serato pro I've midi mapped a couple of the manual loops buttons to switch on a high pass filter, and one for a echo , it's a capable lil controller 👍🏽👍🏽🔊🔊🙂

[@DmvSmashTymeCeo1]

I got that one and it works good and I got to luv it for the first time I support it from day one ☝🏽

[@ciaranmcgarry8348]

Would be great if you guys done a review for good quality cheap headphones that would recommend for djing be super helpful!

[@twosevenleft7439]

Great review! Thanks a lot. 😊

[@dragos240alt]

Just a little note in case someone wants to get another USB cable for this controller. This does not use a micro USB port, it's a MINI USB port, so you'll need to buy that instead.

[@segawafaroq]

Just got mine from amazon today 18/09/21 I am excited to have fun with the little guy Though biggest drawback is lack of EQ knobs😭

[@justelementt1538]

Great review! A controller regardless of its size with no EQs is something of a miss. We understand space and size is of the essence, but at least a single buttons Low/Hi pass filter could solve that problem.

[@sarah-jane2201]

Great video. Quick question thou- how do you connect the controller to a speaker for a party which is going to be loud.

[@anthonyhall8467]

Yes I’m a get this for now to practice

[@aryotare]

I have the Dj2go2, for a small DJ controller it is amazing , but sometimes some effects should be here like "oh if I low-pass this track this one should merge perfectly " but I don't have low-pass knobs

[@Midaspl]

Yeah... 4 knobs on each side in one line would make it just a bit larger than that macbook, but provide a lot of functionality.

[@aryotare]

@@Midaspl So true

[@grantashun9742]

Very very good show

[@FermbizX]

You just sold me on this product, thanks for the review. I want something small and portable that i can throw in my backpack whenever I'm out and about. I always want to play music and this is the perfect solution. I was looking into the Traktor Kontrol Z1 and i feel like its way over priced for what it offers.

[@johnDingoFoxVelocity]

Key word there dj lite software meaning in order to use good features in the turntable you have to buy a pro license at 399.00 when for 100.00 you can buy the competitor's software and it's supports all dj turn tables it's called cross DJ

[@Bailey_Harper]

Thank you for your detail it s good

[@djgalawak]

nice tuto, i see on Djay site that's it's now compatible.. a small controler eq's, faders at cool price with usb power supply 5v will be top.. cheers

[@djar8235]

I use this controller with the djay app and it works great along with my iPad

[@BlackCrowVr]

Can you loop on this controller ? Also can I use a streaming service like tidal or Spotify ?

[@djar8235]

@@BlackCrowVr yes you can loop with preset beats or you can custom loop length. It’s up to you.

[@BlackCrowVr]

@@djar8235 I went out and bought it. Lots of fun very easy to learn. Only problem is I get feedback/static from main out. I tried different aux wires and even put the headphones in the main out and get just static

[@itxofficial8281]

Thanks for the review Jamie! Your final verdict is spot-on. Honestly speaking, I wouldn't recommend this controller for complete beginners, since the layout is quite unusual and there are a few essential things missing (like the EQs).Plus, the thing is reeeeeally small and operating it right can be a pain in the a** sometimes!

[@Crossfader]

Thanks for your input!

[@susana.tresamantes]

am a beginner and consider this to be perfect: investment, portability and simplicity

[@synthmaster4959]

can you remap the level control knob or cue control in serato pro to say the filter? or eq? would be nice to see a video showing the remapping capabilities of serato pro with this controller. for example can other pad modes be used for example fx triggering

[@djcalvin681]

thinking about this for ceremony setup.... thx

[@bluestarr8700]

Can you do a video on scratching using the volume channel

[@yelbodz5959]

🅶🆁🅴🅰🆃 🆁🅴🆅🅸🅴🆆.. nice for the beginners more power!

[@LyK0sa]

Is it though? I can't see any point in buying a controller with no EQs or channel faders. Those are two fundamental tools that you need to learn how to use, anything other than basic drop mixing will sound awful with this controller. I know it's cheap, but it lacks so much basic functionality. The DDJ200 or numark party mix would be far better options, they're not exactly the most feature packed units, but the important thing is that they have ALL of the basic elements.

[@banginzaza]

9:57 Thanks for the software 👍👍👍

[@Tkiller809]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏼 I get mines Tomorrow

[@djalain7696]

nice video, it can be use with vdj also?

[@CaptMoo]

Thank you Sir

[@q4short]

I’m a beginner and thought I could plug in my battery powered portable speaker as well. A lot of these Bluetooth speakers have a delay and latency even when plugged through the 3.5mm jack! Annoying and challenging to DJ w that small delay

[@keithlee4963]

Great review!! I might have gone in this direction but I bought my ddj 200 a couple months back. That being said any suggestions of upgrading my controller. I’d like to start playing in bars but i need something more

[@Crossfader]

Be sure to check out our other reviews on various controllers to help you make an informed decision. Thanks for your comment

[@gabrielroberts5668]

It's frustrating that entry level controllers seem to forgo basic features like EQ knobs, but it makes sense when you realise that companies rely on different levels of equipment to get customers to outgrow a product and then need to buy the next step up! If you buy this to get into DJing, within a couple of months maximum you'll want a different controller to be able to use eq, if you buy the numark party mix then eventually you'll want a better controller for a low pass filter and a proper effects knob. For the non-professional market, you'd make less money by design a product that the customer will use forever without upgrading

[@gabrielroberts5668]

Cheaper equipment is always missing a feature or too so that you're never happy with what you have, and you want to fork out hundreds for a decent controller or thousands for new cdjs

[@soulg77]

First, thanks for the review. How does this compare to the DJ2GO2 and the Party Mix?

[@alfiekennedy1657]

You should just save up in my opinion I had a numark mixtrack platinum and I hated it I moved to a pioneer ddj 400 and it's my current controller and I love it! Highly recommend it and it's only about 150$ and its worth every cent

[@sourcevid3896]

Nice vid. But how do you load samples on this thing?

[@Loaf_Ov_Bread]

If you want an amazing mixer for beginners and pros, get the ddj-sr2

[@ashtonmark24]

I've just bought one as I can't be bothered lugging decks/vinyl around for the odd party etc, considered Partymix 2 too but this seemed to have what I wanted for less £. Disappointed it doesn't have headphone cue mix knob though, nor does PM2, only the 1, odd decision really. Can make do without the EQs/filters though mostly as I'll be outputting the mix via line in of an A&H mixer, but admittedly that's for the whole mix vs per channel so still a bit of a compromise really...

[@MISTERshakalaka]

Dope

[@crazymouse5496]

Hey, great review! Can you please tell me the name of the second song?

[@JackOlderProductions]

Good morning. I would like to buy the Numark pt 01 scratch turntable to record what I do. Can the touch console in review be paired and then connected to the pc? I hope I was clear. Thanks so much. 🙏🎧

[@zuheo23]

What do you think of Vonyx STM500BT as an external mixer for this ?

[@Tkiller809]

The best

[@Elevated805]

Which ones better, the Numark DJ2GO2 or the Hercules Starlight?

[@HenryChatfield]

I bought it and like it but wish it had at least hi/low eq and super basic fx. Or even just one fader that was midi assignable would be a game changer

[@manueladiienno5354]

HI! I'm just a beginner and I find this console really useful and exciting! I have a question regarding the Pad Middi in 4th position for effects. Is there a possibility to delete the theme and insert new effects and sounds or is it present in the system and I can't delete them? Could anyone help me?

[@michaelameyers]

Is there any way you can use the levels knob for LPF/HPF, can you remap that in serato pro?

[@owbitz]

How about Hercules Starlight?

[@user-ju7es7ou5n]

Just got this bad boy super excited always loved music with a passion now I can actually do my thing! If anybody has any advice pls let me know I’m new to this dj thing.

[@dooshmasta]

Depends on what kind of music you’re playing. If you’re doing EDM you should return it and start on the DDJ 200 or 400 if you can afford it, and get familiar with the Rekordbox environment. You’ll want to upgrade to a Nexus system further down the line. If you’re playing a more open format, learn everything there is to learn on Serato DJ Lite, then move up to a medium level controller, like the DDJ SR2 or SX3, or Numark NVII or go all out with a set of turntables and a decent Serato mixer. You’ll also need to get a handle on the Nexus layout when you play clubs because you will encounter it more often than you wish.

[@thelukeclar]

How you record audio? Can you tell me which record audio cable you have? (the green one) thanks :)

[@marioflow8281]

I just bought it to practice. Unfortunately, serato pro/Mac book won't recognize. Any tips?

[@MatthieuMenaut]

Is there a device like this one wich works with rekordbox ?

[@karenv7175]

How do you load samplers in? Are they already defaulted in?

[@chrisros6511]

Is it possible to create a sample/scratch stem, record it and then create an mp3 of it? Thanks!

[@giacomopagni1960]

Ciao__ io faccio musica anni 80 90 __Numark si puo togliere modalità vinile nella jog well ( solo per rallentare pitch band + - il brano)?

[@karenv7175]

Is there a way to save the mixes that you make??

[@LedorP]

Can I connect a powered speaker which have an xlr cable?

[@labert0uche]

At 7:34 my monitoring is greyed out, so my headphones don't work pickup a cued track (PFL function). Seems to be a MIDI setting but I can't find it. Any suggestions? Much appreciated!

[@RuffneckBizniz]

And still no EQ on the damn thing!

[@deborahaccomando5195]

My grandson has an acer laptop and when I purchased this for him and he attached to his laptop it said it’s not compatible with google chrome ? Do you know if there’s one that is compatible with his acer?

[@HOLLYWOOOD2369]

When you doing a free give away for that one

[@karenv7175]

What speakers would best work with this?

[@juzzonmorris]

Will this controller work with Setato Pro as well as Serato lite??

[@wadewilliams1892]

Is it basically a midi cc controller ? - smart

[@MrRaffy27]

Can I use the tablet with this controller. Thank you .

[@killapsy7769]

I'm a biggner but into psychedelic what will be better for me

[@susana.tresamantes]

🔌the cable is MINI USB not micro thanks a lot for the review btw

[@nathansmith3509]

Where can I get the sound effects, like the air horn and glass breaking. Thanks

[@Crossfader]

Hi Nathan! You can get a free sample pack here wearecrossfader.co.uk/freedjmusic/

[@ecstaticclips]

How are you able to record the serato interface and you mixing.

[@mikey5985]

he was most likely screen recording through his mac and he said early in the video his master output wasnt connected to a speaker but a recorder which is how we could hear the mix and songs

[@paulleepoy7236]

How come Canada doesn't get this stuff?

[@sparkiebabyofficial]

It actually isn't a bad controller. Would have preferred if you could control EQ and had a USB C port for expansion (so you could add a USB mic)

[@Crossfader]

Not at the moment sadly!

[@markooo135]

Does it work with power bank?

[@bazzyblack5895]

If this doesn’t work for iPad, can somebody recommend one that does? I do hip-hop and a small controller like this would be convenient

[@TheUtubeusername13]

is there something like this for rekordbox?

[@scottmuir9347]

I’m interested in getting this controller as a back up cocktail/ dinner music system. There is a venue I play at on a regular bases, that I have to set up a ceremony system in one area, cocktail/dinner system in another area, and the main system in a barn for dancing. My question, can I hook this controller to a small behringer mixer, that would control my speakers and a mic?

[@mikey5985]

personally, idk. it only has three ports, one for usb, one for cue and the last one for master, none for external mixers

[@scottmuir9347]

@@mikey5985 I ended up buying it and I have used it for a luncheon for a hotel. Plugs in great with any mixer and works great!

[@mikey5985]

@@scottmuir9347 thats good to hear! u mind sharing how u did it?

[@jparppimenta1020]

but we need any hi specs computer? our it be ok with i5 and 8gb ram so the computer it can run the software? thank you for support

[@ginggk0]

it works with that

[@official4usmusic]

I only want this for going on planes or in the car

[@kegenergysolutions7609]

What other software can we use other than serato

[@rumbasentretenimientototal2334]

I need the mapper for virtual dj 8.3

[@m1kee1984]

is it possible to add tracks from hard drive??

[@juancastillo4563]

does it work with serato pro

[@Tkiller809]

What is the name of your green cable

[@databit2312]

Brother, se puede sincronizar los bpm con el cue interno de forma profesional, sin usar el botón sync

[@mikey5985]

y pa los que no saben sincronizar bpm?

[@grantashun9742]

Good for the price

[@MM-ul3pg]

is this one better than the Hercules?

[@arielhuddlin5822]

only one side of my jog wheel can scratch. Is that how it should be?

[@ValeStar1]

Привет специалист. А как с Numark DJ2GO2 звук записывать? Это придется купить диктофон с микрофоным входом и разветвитель джека 3.5мм?

[@offlinegamer3405]

How much it costs in ug shillings

[@user-tr2pp8ym4j]

this is good toy！

[@selenarangel826]

I tried getting the software but it says there is something wrong with the installation and tells me to fix it but it won’t tell me what I need to fix

[@djkrisjagielski8072]

i recomend the ddj sb3 for begginers

[@markojovanovic7100]

I think ddj 400 is better since it has the full version of rekordbox included for pretty much the same price.

[@DJPenguino51]

I would say seek out the DDJ SB2 since one can use it with Serato, Rekordbox, VDJ, MIXXX, and maybe others I haven't listed. For those desiring new kit to get started on, I would say get the DDJ 400.

[@enzotheminecraftmaster2296]

Ok I might get the ddj sb3 or the ddj 400 or the ddj sb2

[@markojovanovic7100]

In my opinion you should look at the Denon DJ MC4000, its a bit more expensive but its a class above all of these entry level controlers. It has the best build quality, a better soundcard, balanced XLR and booth outputs, and effects and EQ for the microphone.

[@enzotheminecraftmaster2296]

Marko jovanovic ok thanks. 😄

[@CarlAvoryMusic]

1/8 inch and Dollars? Where are you from?

[@adrianoconnor3020]

Does it work with Atomix Virtual DJ?