Mixstream Pro Review: Is this really Innovation?

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00:00 - Intro
0:27 - Overview
0:51 - Best Feature #1
1:48 - Best Feature #2
2:08 - Best Feature #3
2:38 - Best Feature #4
2:59 - Best Feature #5
3:18 - Upfront Conclusion
4:09 - Jog Wheels
4:30 - Pads & Tempo Faders
5:06 - Buttons
5:21 - Mixer Section
5:40 - Effect Section
6:19 - Speakers
7:49 - Recommendation
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[@djcarlo]

Are Built-In Speakers in Controllers the future?

[@r3zin]

naa they wack

[@IvanAnticMusic]

For beginning are perfect, but only for beginning and small parties, like home party or some vacations

[@fouskalini]

NO!

[@Roses_R_redeR]

🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@sonuprajapati5024]

Don't know about future but yeah its a great package or every thing in it. Perfect for those who are busy in their life and having a desire of djing so its like heaven for them in a budget.

[@KAMPCAPOW]

Maybe if the speakers were detachable or something. I think Djs would prefer that space on the controller to be used for more effects and buttons like you said. Great video!

[@djcarlo]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts my dude! A modular controller would be a good idea! But time will ony tell! Appreciate the comment :)

[@kaevf04]

Completely agree

[@austingreen6042]

no speakers and larger pitch faders +4 extra pads per side 100%

[@anthonyjarrett3206]

@@djcarlo hi can you help me my master light in my serato is not working

[@Xmaximaz]

@@austingreen6042100% it will make a best seller dj controller then

[@AlejandroJulien]

Speakers vs 8 performance pads? Pads. Every time. That's a deal breaker to me. Speakers are OK: 60% gimmicky, 40% nice to have. But not at the expense of 4 pads.

[@djcarlo]

yes! pads and longer tempo faders all day! that's what we're going to use the most anyway~!

[@cduemig1]

Nailed it. I’d find them useful but not at the expense of pads.

[@judekraft8104]

Yea they sounded very close to laptop speakers which in my life never used

[@HFY12]

More like 90, 10.

[@kraykray9585]

Yeah more pads is a + but not a deal breaker for me. I use a xdj/rr with four pads and it forces me to be more creative on the fly. Lol it made me a better dj honestly. 8 pads can make you lazy.

[@ooowatzthat]

I recently picked this up as a second controller to my Rane One......I will not lie, I love it. It being light, and no laptop made the last gig I did a breeze. The on deck speakers acted as a booth monitor to me, as I connected the XRL cable to main. It also updated to Engine OS 3.0, so they added a few new features. I feel individuals will sleep on this, but man it's gold.

[@djcarlo]

Honestly, with the Engine 3.0 update, and a little more use on this unit, it's really grown on me! Call it a sleeper hit, but I don't think I gave it credit where it was due back when it was released

[@djsir901]

Bought this controller the day it came out. After 1yr of gigs, I must say Carlo is 100% on point with this review. This is the perfect intermediate controller. The built-in speakers are perfect for practicing and small events. You can get away with this controller at almost any type of gig, but it won't be ideal. Eventually the weak points show up. Major weak points are; limited I/O, only 4 pads, not great for scratching, short pitch fader, only a few fx, VERY hard to see in dark environments

[@djcarlo]

Glad you've been enjoying it SiR, and really happy you chimed in with your experiences on it as well! The dark environments part is something I didn't get to test out.

[@dJBoog]

I have a MPC live 2. Many reviews out the gate felt the speakers being added were gimmicky until they used the device longer. Just like the original mpc live and the prime go having a small speaker to practice with or to play for a couple people in a small room is nice to have and much better than most laptop speakers. It being in all one package is convenient. The prime go and mix track pro were at the top of my list as a backup controller and this is a combo of both. If it had a battery like the prime go it would be a close to perfect backup hardware wise. Still waiting on engine DJ to catch up with the software.

[@djcarlo]

Nice point of view! I wonder if speakers on a controller will grow on people. thanks for sharing your input. I see your point :)

[@jamesw2831]

This was so close to nailing it. So freaking close. The MPC Live II added speakers and I'm like "if it is portable, most people will be using their pro headphones to monitor, or hook it up to speakers at home." I have the same opinion on this. Because the faders are short. Many people laud the Mixtrack Platinum FX for its long faders. And then the 4 performance pads was taken straight from the Denon Prime Go, which was a con there. But for that $600 price point, it is hard to complain and it is damn good. It has no competitor (unless you get a used Pioneer XDJ-RR, but even it has only 4 performance pads). If it gets compatibility with something like say...the Reloop Neon, I think that can solve the pad problem.

[@djcarlo]

my thought exactly! you just can't beat that price of 600 usd! heck i love this controller just because of that insane price! thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@mallkrawlerz620]

4 Performance pads have been around for years. I had them on my traktor s2 and even as far back as what could possibly be one of the first controllers, the m-audio torq xponent. They’ve been around for years, wouldn’t call that a con.

[@heffe4257]

As someone who started with maschine in 2011, I got the live II in 2020. The speakers are amazing. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve just been making a beat and had someone listen right there on the spot. I love the live II. Hopefully NI make a plus 2 with speakers.

[@johnwatkins8102]

Great review, would love to see more sets from you on this.

[@djcarlo]

We'll see what the future brings bud! One video with this one already up, we'll see about more!

[@MrShanebizzle]

Really love your channel bro! Thanks!

[@djcarlo]

Really appreciate that Shane!

[@MrRod269]

I think the speakers are a neat feature especially for practice inside without too much noise. Plus the update with Os 2.0 engine it fixes the issues.

[@djcarlo]

This is true! I think that was Numark's main point in putting those on this gadget

[@steveodizzle]

I bought this unit about a week ago and I love it already. I do wish they had a sampler section like when I use my Serato but the fact that all I need is my hard drive to do a kick back in the barbershop had me sold. I own a NS7II, SB3, had a Prime 4 and even got the Party Mix with the built in speakers. All I know is if InMusic comes out with a standalone Serato Controller, the game will definitely be over for most of us.................

[@djcarlo]

Glad to know you love it bud! And same sentiments about the samplers.

[@sepsizoltan8371]

...And I just bought my Platinum FX a month ago. If I could I'd get this over that no questions asked, thanks for the review!!

[@djcarlo]

don't worry! You're not missing out too much! that is still a good controller!

[@eklektek5032]

Sometimes I just feel like practicing some new music and don't feel like hooking up all my equipment. This is nice to have you just plug in and play.

[@krazywabbit]

What I love about any type of tech (DJ controllers, cameras, phone, coffee pots) is there is something out there for everyone. Think the speakers are cheap? The next guy/lady is already banging out beats on this Mixstream Pro while “you” continue to bang out on your keyboard. I appreciate your reviews even if it’s not for me. I invested in the Roland DJ707m. Not because it was the best. It’s what I felt at the time would be good for me to bang. Be safe and keep on keepin!!

[@djcarlo]

Bingo! That's why there are so many mixes, controllers, plates, etc out there. Everyone has one for them! Keep safe bud!

[@mallkrawlerz620]

Well said.

[@Heksix]

Definitely a lot of improvements to be made, but I feel like this is a good first attempt for Numark to aim for since this is their first controller in their Mixstream series!

[@djcarlo]

I'm actually really excited to see what they'll be bringing to the table next!

[@MoLassessss]

Brooo, all your emotes and facial expressions are HILARIOUS!!! 😂😂

[@djcarlo]

That's how I try to do my videos Mo! Hahaha, glad you liked 'em!

[@MoLassessss]

@@djcarlo Thanks to you I bought a Mixstream pro today. I appreciate the review man.

[@MusicRCBicyclesCoffee]

I'll consider this one. Thanks for the feature Carlo. :)

[@djcarlo]

For sure MRBC! Glad you found the video helpful on that front!

[@FRST2012]

In my opinion is a really good move from Numark. So often a quick DJ mix for me can be quite anti social as I end up mixing in headphones. When mixing over speakers, everyone engages and often my kids then want to have a go so it becomes a more inclusive hobby. Throw in a power bank that can regulate 12v and this becomes a very portable device. I think the speakers are right for this model. I don’t imagine they will make it onto pro gear but that is not who this is aimed at.

[@djcarlo]

Gotta agree! They know their demographic, and knew who they wanted to target with the Mixstream Pro. If it gets more people interested in DJing, then by all means go for it, right?

[@IvanAnticMusic]

Very nice review, I really like reviews from you, but, i think that this is a beginner controller, cause, yeah, there is not much effect knobs and other stuffs, but for home parties and some holidays is perfect. Great review, i hope you'll do some more ♥

[@djcarlo]

thanks for the feedback! I get ya. This is not a pro controller for me totally!

[@yago8672]

I love your videos, always on point!

[@djcarlo]

Thanks bud! Really appreciate the appreciation here!

[@t_leite]

Hey Carlo, nice review as usual. About the integrated speakers, in one hand they take precious space that could be used for other functions (4 extra pads for example), on the other hand they can solve a simple little problem that some bar/lounge djs have, because, most of this kind of spaces usually have minimal gear for the djs (sometimes if any at all), so I can already see a good use for them. IMHO what I don't like about (and I own a mixtrack pro 3 for about 4 years) is the look and feel of the plastics, specially at this price point because for me that's just a Mixtrack pro with a built in touchscreen, so I was hoping a more premium look. Cheers

[@djcarlo]

Gotta agree there! In all fairness, at least in small bars, DJs can just come with a usb stick and they'll know what they're playing with already!

[@mtl47]

I think the reason you gave for the speakers not being a good idea is the reason why they're a good idea. 😆 They'd work great for beginners or if you live in an apartment or with roommates. You can do live streams, practice and do small gigs, all with a $600 unit.

[@djcarlo]

Differing viewpoints for different needs! And yeah, after the video came out, I began to see more of others' perspectives as well, and they make sense.

[@joshhaimes]

Nice review. The other thing missing from this controller to make it more useful for performance is booth outputs. I completely agree about the built in speakers too. It makes the unit feel like a toy and I would honestly be embarrassed to play on it. If this had booth output and no speakers I would pick it up.

[@djcarlo]

It's a pretty great standalone Josh! But I really feel like they're trying to aim for a very specific group with this controller, hence the speakers haha

[@l33mcl]

I think as a spare unit to practice on doing mixes it's ideal. All you need is a plug for power and away you go

[@djcarlo]

Indeed! It's great for on the go practice!

[@CitrasFlava]

I feel the speakers should be replaced by removable batteries and allow usb-c charging. This would make it way more versatile and very hard to say no to it.

[@djcarlo]

Agree! Maybe they'll implement it in the future 😅

[@JockJaimeRadfordBromley]

They might have not done that to not take away from the Denon Prime Go sales.

[@BillClinton228]

Agreed, the Denon Prime Go did it but they made the jog wheels tiny. This could have been a hit if it had batteries.

[@k.i.ntothe7thletta270]

Agreed but Im greedy 😁 i want both bwahahahah that would be eeeeexcellent

[@user-sf7ip7ik9c]

​@@k.i.ntothe7thletta270check out the mixstream pro GO

[@MonsieurArlequin]

The speakers make this controller feel like the kind of thing you would give to your 14 year old nephew for him to learn but has absolutely zero space in his room or something, definitely a very good thing for beginners and those who want an entire setup without investing in accessories. If the speakers can act like booth monitors then I would say it has a better lifespan but for anyone looking to move from controllers to standalone, the speakers are basically useless

[@djcarlo]

I feel like that's the market Numark is looking at here! It's a good jumping point for beginner DJs and those looking at getting into the DJ game before they can commit to other sorts of equipment.

[@GroundBeatDe]

The dancing during the speaker test was great!!!! :D ..hiihihih

[@djcarlo]

Hihihi, a little coffee and a whole lot of beats went a long way for this video!

[@cduemig1]

Holy cow I just bought the Prime go last week! I like the effects option if they allow changing via touch screen. The speakers would solve my current issue. I travel quite a bit and bringing the go for practice is very nice but I don’t want to bring separate speakers and mixing with only headphones has a different feel. That said I would rather the space be used for four more pads per side.

[@djcarlo]

True enough! I'm not a big fan of the speakers on this one for overall use, but I feel like there are a lot of DJs out there who are new to the game who'd love the speakers! Good on getting the Prime Go though!

[@mateoarv]

I REALLY hope they add support for configurable fx, and even more fx options, if they do this, it will be a no brainer for me

[@djcarlo]

This may honestly be the next step for Numark here, given the technology they were able to incorporate!

[@nilokay4259]

Engine Dj 2.2 , Fx features added.

[@FlawlessDJs]

Killer effects in now in Engine DJ 3.2

[@djcarlo]

Common Questions: 1. Does this work with Serato DJ or Rekordbox DJ? No. 2. Is this Battery Powered like the Denon DJ Prime Go? No. 3. Mixstream Pro or the Denon DJ Prime Go? If you're cheap and you like speakers go for the Mixstream. If you value portability and battery power and are okay with small jogwheels, etc, go for the Prime Go 4. Mixstream Pro or the FLX-6 or DDJ-800 If you value standalone stuff and portability, then go for the Mixstream Pro. If you want to be in the Rekordbox DJ family go for the DDJ-800. The FLX-6 is not worth its price at 600 USD 5. Should I upgrade to the Mixstream Pro? Yes if you want the cheapest standalone controller yet. No if you hate those speakers. 6. STFU. What should I buy if I have $0-$10,000 money? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmS2lXmFfpeJeZY 7. Are built-in speaker monitors the future? Not for me.

[@chaz-e]

In question 3,"if you're cheap go for Mix stream". Omg 😂

[@krazywabbit]

#6. Love it!!

[@kevyngreen5038]

Very nice. It's a game changer for me. The price is right for a second controller, I own the DDJ 1000, but want to possibly get into a stand alone kit, it maybe be my future if manufacturer's can get it right. This is close, from a price point, size, and feature set for me. Dope stuff gd sir.

[@djcarlo]

Glad you enjoyed the review Kevyn! Hope you enjoy the Mixstream!

[@divyanshsharma2809]

After research i must say it's an amazing piece of tool and at an amazing budget friendly price. And as far as my personal choice i would like to have the speaker on the top or at the sides maybe and the screen should could be height adjustable . Thanks for the amazing review ☺️☺️❣️❣️❣️

[@djcarlo]

Thanks bud! Glad you enjoyed the review, and yeah, it's a pretty groundbreaking controller, especially at that price for what's included!

[@zenepow]

I would sell my Mixtrak Platinum FX For THIS 🔥🔥🔥 NUMARK REALLY PUSHING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

[@djcarlo]

That would be worth it! I hope you do that! You'll love this controller!

[@tonykellydjt2805]

Denon has already done this better!

[@DJKELLZ55]

I just traded my Mixtrack Platinum Fx for this and we're talking Night and Day in comparison! I love everything about the Mixstream Pro but where are the sample standard performance pads 👀 Don't see anything in the settings, any info or workarounds would be appreciated. Absolutely love your videos Dj Carlo, I'm a beginner dj and I've learned so much from watching you...thx and continued success! 👍🔥🔥🔥

[@jaredahn6810]

I could totally understand why people disliked this controller, but I could definitely see myself buying it for house parties in the future. This controller has everything you need. It's a standalone unit that doesn't need a laptop and has its own speakers. You don't have to lug around a laptop or heavy speakers to play at your parties. I think it was made for a very specific market, which I am part of :D

[@djcarlo]

You've got that right! There's a very specific market for this one. If you like what it's got, then go for it!

[@MACODJ]

Very good video so professional, you work hard on editing them

[@djcarlo]

Takes me forever to edit! Thanks for sharing the love!

[@MACODJ]

@@djcarlo I'm learning from you to edit, when did you start to edit and djing?

[@MACODJ]

@@djcarlo what do you mean forever? Do you ask a video team to edit for you?

[@Dj205]

Ooo, perfect to bring on festivals! Djing in the camp!🥰

[@djcarlo]

Hahahahaha, imagine commanding a crowd of 10000 with these speakers! Built in power baby!!!

[@Dj205]

@@djcarlo hahah😅 100% bringing this to Tomorrowland 2022🤩🤩

[@dj-peterofficial2753]

I'm an all Pioneer pro DJ since the first appearance of Pioneer DJ gear in the mid 90's. I've followed Denons progress the last years with interest and even had the Prime 4 for a short while, but ditched it fast because of the shortcomings it had in my opinion, compared to how my work flow is. It was also far too big and clunky to bring along without a hassle. I replaced it with a XDJ-700/DJM-450 combo in a lightweight hardcase and have been very satisfied with that solution. Now, this little gem has caught my interest for real. There's a number of gigs I do where I really wish I had a small portable all-in-one unit, where I could step out of my normal workflow a bit without compromising myself doing so. I normally use CDJ mode, mechanical jog wheels and memory cues, but for the gigs I have in mind, I could adapt. I did start out playing vinyl for 10 years so I'm not completely locked in to the workflow I have on my Pioneer setups :) , but doing club/party gigs with a very high intensity and quick mixing, I am quite trapped in my habits to make things work. But, doing lounge gigs and atmospheric gigs where I can focus on long transitions and playing in key for hours, often trapped in a small space, and playing on a modest volume level, this unit could be perfect. In those environments I don't need blasting monitors, but rather something low key not to disturb the guests, but enough not to mix in my head phones the whole session. I actually think this little unit could attract a lot of pro DJ's all over the world. It's not like the price will scare us off from buying it :) . The price of the whole unit is actually $150 less than my DJM-450 only. Good work Numark!

[@djcarlo]

I love your insight into it! Actually, the concept of using this for small lounges is something I didn't consider. It would be quite a bit of hardware to have for gigs were the music doesn't have to be pumping, no? I'm not sure about it getting the pro DJs on its side though! Haha

[@dj-peterofficial2753]

@@djcarlo Maybe not full time pro DJ's, but at least semi pro's. Not everyone manage to play lounge sets for hours and usually that music is something that comes with age, just like broken backs from all the vinyl we used to carry, and bad knees from too much workout on hard surfaces. I have the NXS2 setup alongside my smaller setup, and it's pretty much been parked in my studio since I got my little XDJ-700/DJM-450 setup. Of course there's setups ready to use in most clubs I play in, but lately the request to bring our own gear has increased quite a lot, or they can't buy new gear to replace the broken because of the supply shortages. While most Pioneer and Denon gear is out of stock, this little Numark showed up on the shelves here in Sweden the same week it was announced. With all the private and corporate events that has been on hold for a year and a half, I think there's a lot of DJ's looking to get their hands on those events now when they are starting up again. Even hard core club DJ's I think, if not only for the money, which is roughly 4 times higher on events than in clubs. You don't wanna risk bringing your own pro gear setup worth 1000's of $ when you can get away just as good with a gem like this Numark all-in-one. I ask for half a normal rental fee to bring my NXS2 setup, but so far it's not happened even once. The only time my pro gear gets out of the studio is when I have my own events, and so far no one have had any complaints about the job I do on my smaller setups, which is why I really think this Numark is gonna attract a lot of DJ's. As restrictions just has lifted here in Sweden I'm only doing 2-3 gigs a week, but when things are normalized and I'm at full spin, I'm gonna get one of those. What is there to lose? A couple of gigs and it's paid. In my case, if I don't like it, I can always use it on DJ work shops for beginner DJ's, or pass it on to someone deserving it.

[@saikounjie9944]

Waddup Carlo, any news on when the rane 2 is dropping, or any news on when another motorized controller is dropping ?

[@djcarlo]

i'm sure inMusic is focusing on pushing this controller for now! maybe in 2022!

[@saikounjie9944]

Thanks for the reply

[@MrRod269]

My deck and I love it. Punches higher above its belt. Can be used in pro sets as well.

[@djcarlo]

I love that you're really making the most of out it Rod!

[@BryanOwens]

I shall wait for competitions to catch up with theirs, not a Newark fan but looks amazing!

[@djcarlo]

It'll be interesting to see how many feathers get ruffled by Numark here! Let's see what the others have to say hahaha

[@hvxcolors]

The closest competitor in price, the XDJ RR, costs twice as much and also has 4 cue pads and a short pitch fader. Nobody complained about that.

[@djcarlo]

Pitch fader wasn't as short, iirc. The speakers took up more real estate on this one haha, but interesting observation man!

[@remannhall9457]

I’d love for them to do another stand alone controller without the speakers.

[@djcarlo]

You never know what they could be cooking up! This might just be an experiment for more intense gear!

[@k.i.ntothe7thletta270]

They already did.... The denon prime series. This is just the entry level version... Akai reloop numark and denon are all under the same umbrella so instead off lookin at em like competing products and more like one big entity then all the releases and implementation of new technologies makes sense across the board

[@deltahomicide9300]

I can see this being a big hit during Christmas for parents of teens who want to start dj'ing. Not only do they save on space and spending more money but the built-in speakers ensure their kids won't play too loud

[@djcarlo]

Indeed! I really feel like the perfect market for this controller are those who want to try their hand at the DJ game, and can't really go for big monitor speakers yet. Gotta admit, the Christmas angle means Numark knows their timing well!

[@DJKELLZ55]

I just traded my Mixtrack Platinum Fx for this and we're talking Night and Day in comparison! I love everything about the Mixstream Pro but where are the sample standard performance pads 👀 Don't see anything in the settings, any info or workarounds would be appreciated. Absolutely love your videos Dj Carlo, I'm a beginner dj and I've learned so much from watching you...thx and continued success! 👍🔥🔥🔥

[@djcarlo]

I'm glad you have bud! Really glad the videos are helping spread the knowledge and info on the world of DJing!

[@dolphinuppercut]

To be Pro, it definitely needs a lower latency sound card. That’s why the jog wheels are laggy. That said, speakers inside pro audio gear IS INDEED the future. The easier it is to practice, the better, and pros are busy people! We need to take every opportunity we have to practice, and if we only have five minutes one day, setting up some speakers may take up all 5 minutes!

[@walkinonthinice]

i can so relate to this

[@djcarlo]

You are an outlier for sure. I personally would like more buttons and tempo fader controls over speakers. I mean. Don't pro djs bring headphones anyway? but i get ya. Peace!

[@djcarlo]

sweet!

[@dolphinuppercut]

@@djcarlo Depends on if you need a cue output when you practice, and if you want to share the mix with others in a portable setting. I say built-in speakers AND more buttons and knobs.

[@dolphinuppercut]

@@walkinonthinice right?

[@michaelnutzel2226]

Can't imagine that the speakers are even close to loud enough for most gigs. Apart from that, good controller imo :)

[@djcarlo]

they go up to 85 decibels! so they're perfect for bedroom mixing.

[@richstorr1454]

I actually bought this, before I had the piOneer CDJ200 which was great for a start I’d highly recommend it but the same mixes I did with the CDJ I did with the Numark a lot smoother with the LCD infront of me abs not the app on my phone. Well worth the money

[@djcarlo]

Glad you liked your experience with it Rich! It's not a bad controller actually; just didn't really need the speakers, but overall, it's a fairly good standalone!

[@raymondybrun7663]

For an on the go Dj who travels I think it’s perfect and compact although my main baby is the ddj 1000srt I don’t want to travel on the plane to another country with it all the time , It can use some more features but for now wifi Bluetooth and 7 inch touch screen for under $600 is absolutely great !

[@djcarlo]

It does certainly have its place! I'm glad this one has role in your DJ life haha

[@icecoldtristan6434]

Can you do a breakdown of Angerfist please Video title : Angerfist Dj Set From The Top 100 Djs Virtual Festival 2020 Breakdown from 30:00 to 45:00

[@djcarlo]

Maybe one day I will! I hear you loud and clear man!

[@ivanbergamo8815]

nice to see some hardcore heads here!

[@icecoldtristan6434]

@@ivanbergamo8815 Hardcore will never die

[@kraykray9585]

Its actually pretty cool for non professionals. I wish I had this for practice when I was a younger DJ.

[@djcarlo]

Same bud! This would've been very nice to start out with way back!

[@kraykray9585]

@@djcarlo Lol DJs are so spoiled these days. Its a cool rig.

[@mallkrawlerz620]

What defines this as a “non professional” controller?

[@2vibeclub179]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ non professional 🤔🤔🤔🤪🤪🤪 what is a professional Controller, Just because y Play on Club 🤩🤩🤩. Any Controller with a XLR can be Play professional

[@kraykray9585]

@RadioMiX Club Lol If I showed up the a client's wedding with a mini controller after they forked out a 1500 bucks for me to put on a good show, they'd take issue 😀

[@Jtweezy4shez]

7:32 I kinda agree with you. Ive been on Team NUMARK for a while starting with their IDJ3, to Mixdeck mixing CDs until I got my XDJ-RR I love it, but there is still room for improvement. But since its targeted towards the beginner I can see the basic layout so its not too overwhelming.

[@djcarlo]

Yup! I feel like Numark did their market research well in targeting their audience with this one. It's a pretty straightforward controller, with a few extra bells and whistles!

[@TonyGalactic]

I love the speakers because it allows you to turn it on and play without hooking anything else up. Great for organizing crates, etc.

[@djcarlo]

That's actually one of the positive aspects of it! Tbh, it worked pretty well as a music player while I was setting up the recording haha

[@guillaumeadragna474]

Do we have to pay for a premium subscription to these streaming services in order to be able to use them with this controller ?

[@aspie1991]

Hi you don’t need any subscriptions unless you are live-streaming music such as beatport

[@djcarlo]

Yes you would have to pay for their services!

[@aspie1991]

@@djcarlo ohh wait I read it as do you have to pay to get dennon Dj🤦‍♂️

[@stevemcc1842]

This would make a great ceremony system. Pair this with a column array and is quick setup.. At $600 USD and standalone it could be a great backup system.

[@djcarlo]

600 usd price tag is crazy! cheapest standalone ever!

[@judekraft8104]

Xlrs is great but I seriously doubt ppl will gig with this why those speakers shit

[@judekraft8104]

@@djcarlo Ask urself what is the so great factor to a standalone?? To me it’s nothing I mean what I don’t have to bring ur thin ass MacBook comeon

[@phillipmarnik]

@@judekraft8104 Try to be nice, this is just a dj controller.

[@djeternal617]

I just ordered this as i retired from djing about 20 years ago, so im hoping this will get me back into the swing of things

[@djcarlo]

Oh dang, welcome back to the game! Though I'd recommend going for the Mixstream Pro Go instead, so it's portable!

[@djeternal617]

@djcarlo right after I placed the order, I saw your review on the mixstream pro go and was like damn, I should've did that I'm going to see if it hasn't shipped and try and switch. Thanks!

[@juancarlosmontesaguilar7779]

Muy bueno tú vídeo, saludos 🤟🇲🇽🤟

[@djcarlo]

Gracias Juan!!!!

[@hugojay3040]

Honestly this has to be for me one of the bigger let downs of the year. If they had just replaced the speakers (which are imho redundant and have very little benefit when you take into account the space occupied on the controller) with longer pitch faders and extra pad effects it would have positioned itself as so much better than flx and contending with the ddj800. It’s a real slap in the face to be so close to a perfect entry-mid level control only just to incorporate such a ridiculously useless feature.

[@djcarlo]

I feel like this is aimed at a very particular market for what it's got. Maybe Numark's next step is designing something that will go head to head with the 800!

[@hugojay3040]

@@djcarlo Yeah that's true, I feel like as a beginner with a bit of a budget, or someone who's keen to start mixing in a casual social setting, this is definitely a viable option. It's just that for djs at an intermediate level, there are many people looking for an upgrade from their beginner controller without necessarily wanting to fork out 800-1000$ . If Numark can create a new controller at a similar price point with a layout as professional (long pitch faders, more pads, more fx) as the outputs, they would kill the intermediate market without a doubt.

[@christo8216]

The biggest let down on this is by far the effects , they are absolutely diabolically bad , it’s ruined the whole experience for me and I can not stand the controller because of it . What were they even thinking with the effects , they literally gave the controller an illness .

[@jpn285]

Man, you just my mind. But word by word 🤣

[@IndianKnowledgeWorld]

I do DJ on software without a controller 😅

[@djcarlo]

Good for you!

[@DJ_20_THOR_7]

It's a great buy for a beginner great review

[@djcarlo]

I believe that's Numark's market for this one! And thanks bud!

[@evilsohn]

This would have been awesome last weekend, when I was traveling cheap and didn’t have the luggage capacity to bring my home setup. That being said, with the speaker integration this thing seems to be made for the livestreaming generation. Plug it into your phone, boot up twitch and go! (My laptop would have appreciated that over falling out of my backpack and smashing screen first into the asphalt 🪦)

[@djcarlo]

OUCH! I wasn't prepared for that ending. Same thing happened to a friend of mine, but he got lucky that his laptop only hit the edge. Nothing internal broken. Hope yours still works!

[@evilsohn]

@@djcarlo It still works perfectly fine, even the touchscreen, but the cracks are clearly visible. Permanent reminder to me to be more careful.

[@AcidApplejack]

As a user of the nvii i think it is worth it for me. Even tho i agree with indeed the 2 problems as wel. Also i think build in speakers sounds like a good idea on paper

[@djcarlo]

Nice for letting me know! Gosh I wonder how many people will agree with our sentiments?

[@JohnWilson-qf5tk]

This is great for someone who wants to play music straight out of the box. Speakers in controller is a no for me but for a beginner on a budget it will be great as even quite cheap monitors can bump up the price of a setup.

[@djcarlo]

True! It's a great piece of hardware for those who are just getting into the DJ game. Good monitors are also pretty pricey!

[@divyanshsharma2809]

You are absolutely right controller can have a segment of built in speakers for some specifically targeted audience. And personally saying i only didn't like the placement of the speakers and the filter knob and as you said only 4 of fx pads and there should be a dedicated volume knob for the speakers. Well this controller is seems to good to be true 😅. Well done @numark

[@djcarlo]

For house parties man! Especially if you're just playing for the mood, it should work!

[@YoKnow]

I want this! 🔥🔥🔥

[@djcarlo]

Go for it bud! Check your nearest Numark retailer!

[@gerrieberriee]

Currently using a ddj400 and slowly but surely looking for an upgrade. If they made the effects part better and had a longer tempo fader/more cue buttons instead of the speakers, it'd be an immediate buy for me. For now holding off though, I feel like i'd get way too annoyed at these two things.

[@djcarlo]

i feel ya man. Maybe Numark will release a better version of this in the future. But the Prime 2 and Prime 4 feel your requests pretty weel! Check em out!

[@Ziggy_v2]

I like the speakers. I think it's a good idea for practicing in the backyard or bedroom.

[@djcarlo]

Indeed! The convenience of not having to plug in your speakers is something else!

[@househeadspeakz]

The question you ask about the Mixstream Pro being innovated: I would say Numark is off to a good start. As far as a standalone DJ unit, they hit the mark. Touch screen display, 2 USB and SD ports, both XRL and RCA connectors. in addition, Wifi capability for music streaming and with Engine DJ software. I can see intermediate DJs who are looking for a backup controller for travel would take a serious look at the Mixstream Pro. I personally like the fact that I can copy my Rekordbox library and add it towards the Engine DJ and it will auto analyze and add my set cue points without me starting from scratch. I can even save them for my Dropbox account as another backup for them. No other controller with the same price point is doing it. Speaking of price, I noticed they increase it by $100 USD. Now it is $699 USD. That is still less than my DDJ800 which I pay $777 USD from Amazon. Even though I am not digging the position of the speakers and less FX and only 4 pads, it is not a total deal-breaker for I don't use the pads on my controller and I use 4 of its effects. I am a House, Disco, and Techno DJ and when it comes to effects and tricks, less is more. Since I would like to understand more about Engine DJ software and need a backup controller, I may consider buying the Mixstream Pro. You have to start somewhere and I can't see spending more on a standalone right now.

[@djcarlo]

Great take on it Antoine! Since you do go for more 4 on the floor stuff, I'd say the Mixstream Pro actually could be up your alley! I still agree though that the speakers are a bit awkward, and I'm the kind of guy who needs more than 4 pads haha. It does have it's market though!

[@recklessk76]

The price point is excellent and although I agree it is not a Pro level device. It does have its perks for a beginner DJ. I just bought one for my son to practice on as he is too young to trust with speakers or a laptop. This setup is excellent for the bedroom DJ or small for smaller venues IMO. This would had been awesome when I started at 12 years old. At that time I learned on Technics 1200's, but always seem to be damaging the needles and blowing out my cheap speakers.

[@djcarlo]

Dang, needles are seriously expensive nowadays, so at least you were able to learn on them when they were still somewhat readily available! Great on you too that you got one for your son! I really hope he enjoys learning how to DJ on it.

[@DangerHutch]

If I were to place speakers on a controller, I would put them on the sides where the ly would be mostly out of the way, allowing for another row of buttons and a longer tempo fader. But I dig the innovation!

[@djcarlo]

It's pretty innovative, i'll give it that!

[@montejohn822]

I agree with your opinion.. Nurmark could remove those built-in speakers and replace it with another pads, longer bpm faders.. and maybe can add on the effects knob like cdjs(I think it fits).

[@djcarlo]

thanks for seeing my point! can't beat that price though!

[@montejohn822]

@@djcarlo yep you read ma mind haha

[@brawlerz1299]

Overall, a brave test product. I'm good with my FLX6 DDJ for a long time to make content.

[@djcarlo]

It's pretty innovative with its bells and whistles!

[@doctormasterdevil]

That is a sexy controller to have at home setup for practice or as a backup at a gig

[@djcarlo]

My thoughts exactly! But what about those speakers though?

[@doctormasterdevil]

@@djcarlo those speakers are the only offputting thing and short faders. Reminds ne of the dumb lights included in the partymix controller

[@miesdaantje]

I have a traktor controller s2 mk3 now and im still loving it...im far away from a pro-dj, but im feeling i van maybe level it up too a new controller...this one makes me enthousiastic because of the screen and its price....but im not sure about the speakers and im also not sure if this would be a good upgrade from my traktor controller. Thanks for again a great vid...greetings from the netherlands...the country with the best dj's 😉😉😉😉

[@djcarlo]

You're welcome bud! Glad you enjoyed the video, and I hope it helps you on deciding whether or not to go for the Mixstream Pro!

[@IAMJESUShereNnow]

Definitely killed the Ddj 400 & 800 Good Job

[@djcarlo]

It's pretty fair competition for them! The fact that the Mixstream pro is more openly compatible with other programs is a big plus!

[@dd376ers]

Love all your videos! A big question: do you think this is better than the Hercules Inpulse 500 for an intermediate DJ looking to book more gigs / DJ more frequently?

[@djcarlo]

Yes!😅

[@dredgeb]

Let’s remember, primarily this is a controller for beginners, it is designed as such, on that tack it’s a fantastic offering to include everything it has for the price and for those newbies practising in their bedrooms , the built in monitors are a great asset. Like all DJs, the newbies if they stick at it, will progress onto bigger and better gear, in this case migration onto the Denon Prime offerings would be easy. For professional established DJs, it’s also a good backup option isn’t it ? I think they did the right thing and let’s remember, a lot of bedroom DJs never progress to live performances and don’t want to but this would serve them well 😀

[@djcarlo]

That's actually a really great new perspective on it. Thanks for sharing that!

[@dolphinuppercut]

So many people saying swap the speakers for more hot cue buttons. ¿Por que no los dos? I would also add a rechargeable and swappable battery for maximum portability: The PERFECT practice instrument for DJs. Think green rooms, tour busses, hotel rooms. Portable speaker technology is getting good. Think about all the hang out sessions where someone brings a Bluetooth speaker. Imagine bringing a portable DJ controller with that built in!

[@djcarlo]

I agree! i like the more buttons. speakers just aren't my thing on a controller!

[@juregricar9712]

Him dancing while testing the speakers has me dead😂

[@djcarlo]

Bwahahaha, your daily (weekly? yearly??) dose of entertainment, courtesy of DJ Carlo Atendido lol

[@darolddgrant]

This is a very good controller for the price. The thing i like it about it is you can use as a standalone or with Serato. Plus its relatively inexpensive.

[@djcarlo]

Actually, the price point on this thing is amazing!

[@briandemodulated]

Fantastic to see what competent turntablism you can pull off with this controller. Do you give any beginner scratch lessons?

[@djcarlo]

I've got a bunch of videos on scratching up on the channel actually! You can also check out my courses via the description of the videos if you want :)

[@dirtychump]

What I would like over the speakers would just be actual booth outputs. If you want to mix it up add bluetooth ability for booth.

[@djcarlo]

I'm guessing the market they're targeting here don't have booth speakers yet. But I agree that controllers should have booth outputs, no matter what level!

[@hectorramirez5413]

Nice video production as always. Is this controller running on battery or connected to an outlet?

[@djcarlo]

Nice! It's connected to an outlet 😆

[@CypiXmusic]

*_Im with u on the layout improvements, really could be better. I like the whole standalone trend though!_* Btw since you said last time u dont have a discord yet. If you want i can help u set up a server there. I got some experience

[@djcarlo]

Standalone is pretty amazing in the sense that it's all you'll need to bring! Also noted on the Discord stuff. Will let you know if I think of making one haha

[@oas1963]

I am starting from ground zero. I have no dj experience. I did some parties as a younger man but never took it serious. I am looking for something for my own enjoyment. I love music and i would like to play around with it. I don't plan on doing this for a living. Given these factors, I think this unit might be a great first system for me. I do have a laptop and I will probably use it but I do like the idea of having everything in one unit even the internal speakers. I think your review is great but the gripes are geared towards professional usage. As a beginner, this is a fit for me which you made that clear in this review. Thanks.

[@djcarlo]

Yup! But honestly, this review is somewhat outdated now with regards to my gripes. Try getting your hands on the Mixstream Pro *Go*! It's got a battery so not only do you get speakers, it even becomes portable! But for what it's worth, go for it 😆

[@antoniov1546]

Loving all the faces you do 😂

[@djcarlo]

Thanks for noticing ☺️

[@justinharms6228]

The Numark mix stream pro is a very good and effective travel, DJ controller, that is easy and lightweight, but also having enough function to get the party started easily without heavy equipment.

[@djcarlo]

My opinion on it has actually changed since this review came out! It's pretty awesome! Just wish it had a battery.

[@TheLarryWilson]

I would totally wait for a second or third version of this controller to drop where they could fix the overall design. I will say the firmware is quickly becoming more and more mainstream though.

[@djcarlo]

Yup! They seem to be sticking to their standalone software progress, but we'll see what the next Mixstream has!

[@jeromelambert4941]

I must say that you're right. You're being a traditionalist. For me innovation is always welcome. This thing is about helping a beginner to evolve in his gig and that's very economical with this particular gear. Remember it's one of the reasons why young dj sub to your channel, for growth not entertainment. But what can i say i like it.

[@djcarlo]

Maybe I am! I do appreciate the POV bud, gives me perspective as well. It's still an interesting piece of machinery tbh! I just wanna see what else Numark comes up with next!

[@iceman012776]

Love the speaker set up not everyone can have a load monitor playing at late night..

[@djcarlo]

That's true! This should be enough for home practice.

[@DJLucaAngiolini]

Good review. The filters are not on the top of the controller? Anyway instead speakers (space and weight) was better to get 4 extra pads for side or a build in battery.

[@djcarlo]

The filters are on the top middle part of the controller. Also, seems to be the usual feedback for this controller actually! Lots of people would rather have more pads or the battery to really make it a standalone. Hopefully Numark is listening too!

[@monokulture8745]

Well first of all i belive this is by far the best futurustic dj controller released in the last years. Features like built-in Speakers, a multifunctional Touch screen, the light controlling option, and above all the enormous variety of inputs and outputs, especially the USB ones. All in such a compact controller! I belive this is a huge change for DJ's who carry their equipment from gig to gig. Of course that some features are a bit exaggerated and unnecessary, in my opinion of course, such as the built in speakers and the light controlling features. Also, in my opinion, I'll rather choose a better effect section, more sensitive Jogs, longer tempo faders, as well as the 4 decks option. In fact I belive that the money could be even better spent if the controller responds perfectly to the basic DJ needs, (features mentioned above) as a priority. But anyways I think this is a big step in the world of portable controllers, witch is why, I support these new features, even though I don't quite like them, (but I know somone out there is loving to see them). I'm not saying that this is the actual future, yet, but at least its something new, something different, and I like it! I'm mainly a Pionner user, witch is why I'm really looking forward to see they're answer to this new futuristic type of controller. As well as Denon's answer.

[@djcarlo]

Indeed! It's actually exciting to see how future controllers will be able to cram other features into a small rectangle without compromising the necessary features.

[@kentaforever1226]

very interesting product especially for the price, looking at the site it seems that the speakers can be removed, certainly not to put them there could be more personal pads ... if they kept the same layout of the mixtrak platinum fx pro that I have it would have been a complete console .. . maybe a better version will come out

[@djcarlo]

maybe numark is saving things up for something better!

[@kentaforever1226]

@@djcarlo 2 versions…one easy with speaker and another platinum with better fader and some other features could be a good economic job

[@deejaynaynay]

Hey my bro ✊🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@djcarlo]

Hope you enjoyed the review my bro!

[@helderalmeida2790]

I agree Carlos. If nurmark took off the speakers they could have more bottoms and extend the fader. Maybe they will on the next upgrade for now I will stay with my 250 dollars pioneer decks.

[@djcarlo]

People are really divided on the speakers! They're really not for everyone.

[@djrevencutaran8341]

Hope to see Engine Dj Software running soon in a Laptop/Mac like Rekordbox Dj or Serato Dj Pro 🥰

[@djcarlo]

that is the way forward! only time will tell!

[@donaldccannon1]

Hell no you can do beat juggling with engine os. I’ll stick to serato till they get that fixed as well as sync

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

Side note, that song in the speaker demo is dope

[@djcarlo]

Hahahaha, that's why I went wild dancing to it!

[@hanndoddi]

@@djcarlo that song is dope been looking through the comments trying to find it. Anyone know the name?

[@GregMurrayEnt1]

Carlo, you did an excellent job on this review. Much respect to you. Numark has a history of making good ideas ideal, then they move on to another idea and stop supporting that original good idea, such as the case with The Original Mixdeck. An all in one unit, I bought, that doesn't connect with any computer anymore. I have bought plenty of Numark Products that fall in the same "No Numark Support" category. I may never buy another Numark Product for this reason. Speakers on a mixer? Bad idea. There are so many problems with this mixer. $600? No way! Sorry, Numark. You failed on this one.

[@djcarlo]

Thanks Greg for sharing your opinion on my review. Spent some time writing it and putting all my thoughts into the script. Glad you appreciated all the hard work! About the speakers. yeah man, I total feel you on that. Numark has to work more on customer service than "innovation".

[@k.i.ntothe7thletta270]

I think the speaker is a super great idea. This is an awsome product for beginners to learn and be able to transition to more professional gear later and will still be functional in your intermediate days. This isnt for professionals that want to be cheap. Its for beginners that want to b serious... And the speaker obviously isnt meant to dj the whole party with. It's to practice on. Cuz its for beginners. Im getting my daughter one for her mini studio and im going to use it for practice at home. I dont have to use the big speakers and bother everyone and i dont have to sit around with uncomfortable headphones on all day

[@djcarlo]

That's right! And that's awesome that you're getting it for your daughter! Welcome her to the DJ world for me!

[@divyanshsharma2809]

Hats of to the single person crowd dancing on the heavy bass of these built-in speaker 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@djcarlo]

Hahaha, those guys have the energy built into them! (Just like the speakers in this controller lol)

[@tmus1905]

yep so close, would be ording myself one if it had bluetooth instead of speakers, 8 pads instead of 4, and an effects section thats actually usefull. but until someone else brings something better along at this price I think I'll just keep jamming on my ddj200 as thats all it is if you strip away all the gimmicks your really only ever gonna use once(although I like the lighting control feature)

[@djcarlo]

I actually do like the lighting feature! It's pretty uniquely Numark to include that.