Top 3 DJ Controllers for DJs | Any Level & Budget (2021)

[@BayardoRugama]

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[@dricoirving3236]

The SR2 has literally everything you need!

[@JBearwa]

For basic DJ work I’ve used DDJ SB2 for a long time.

[@paulwilson2564]

I've had my DDJ 1000 SRT since almost 2years now. It was the best $1299 I ever spent. It was the closet thing to the CDJ 800's (jog wheel wise) I was using before I switched. I'm totally satisfied as I'm learning more about what this controller has to offer everyday. I would buy again.

[@djatm2712]

I made this comment on your SR2 video, and I think that the Mixars Primo is overall a better controller. It just offers more stuff for your money, such as bigger jog wheels, longer pitch faders, a light for the play head, and it's own standalone effects. I was debating between which one I should upgrade to and I think the Primo is the one.

[@MrDJMikieMike]

All I use is Numark Products and they work with both Serato & Virtual DJ. I used Serato in the past, but in NEPA people love to Karaoke and Videos..That’s why I made the Switch and never looked back.

[@jayc6841]

What you switch to?

[@cdel3631]

Barr man I think you should bring back cartoon Dj Barr’s to the gig logs !! also love the videos

[@Ziggy_v2]

Great review- I exclusively used Serato from the time the SL1 box was released. When Pioneer released the DDJ-1000 I started using Rekordbox. Today I use both softwares- however for me Rekordbox vocal analysis, track rating, dynamic BPM analysis and being able to export tracks and Playlist to USB make the Rekordbox workflow much easier.

[@stevendw108]

hey Barr. greetz from Belgium and Best Wishes for 2021, with good health, great gigs & amazing memories! In my setup i use the JB Systems DJ-Kontrol 4 DJ controller (with Virtual DJ) & trough the inputs (alternately) my JB Systems Disco-2000 turntable or cd-players. At home I still have my SkyTec 350 mixer, Power Dynamics PDC-20, JB Systems CD-500 twin CD-players, JBS Disco-2000 turntable & Akai HX-27W double cassette-deck. #RetroTech 🎚🎛 my intention is to install this gear in a rack to be used in my (still to be built) home-studio.

[@DynMarkMusic]

My first controller is DDJ SX and still alive today since release lol

[@jaimez.4872]

Just upgraded from DDJ Sb3 to DDJ SX3 , SX3 is not compatible with my lates M1 chip MACBOOK PRO. What waste of $$. Sucks, Should of gotten the 1000 for $100 more🤦🏽‍♂️ .. weird DDJ SB3 works 100% w the newest M1 chip MACBOOKPRO. ...👉🏾 .. great video DJ BARR. ty for sharing

[@RoyalSingleton]

I have an SR2 but it’s cool. I didn’t like the SRT 1000 mainly because it doesn’t have on board controls for software effects. Additionally I’m a turntable-list. I’ve never liked the feel of CDJs but I am rocking an SX3 and loving it!

[@djwobblesosa6434]

i love sx3 is best

[@THEREALDJREDD]

That's one of the reasons why I haven't bought the 1000srt yet.

[@THEREALDJREDD]

Just sold my sx2 and still have my sx3

[@djwobblesosa6434]

@@THEREALDJREDD srt is cool

[@kudamah]

Did Pioneer sponsor this vid? The Nuwark MixTrack Platinum FX beats the SB3 with the long faders, jog display and the effects paddles. The SRT is still more designed for Rekordbox than it is for Serato. The overall layout is screaming RB in your face and the functions of the SRT are a bit more limited than the original ddj1000.

[@nextlevelentertainment1648]

I own the DDJ-1000 it's awesome!! I started on vinyls back in the mid 80's and have owned every controller out there from the first Hercules and up and the DDJ-1000 has been the best!!!

[@DJED1216]

When I started my first controller I got was a sr and it is still my main controller. For me at least it still works.

[@pedroreyes9165]

Still the one I use. It’s my favorite.

[@alexbeeco7078]

I have the same, thinking of going to the ddj-800

[@mannythedj2023]

The Numark NS6ii is the BEST MidRange, Portable, Solidly Built, In/Out Plug FULL, DJ Controller There Is… Look Into It 👍🏼

[@jkillaoutlaw]

I have the DDJ-1000SRT it’s the best controller I ever played on I love it

[@djmed]

I think you're working for pioneer.. you can compare denon to pioneer

[@ImpactSpace]

Yeah, I see only Pioneer products on his videos, which sucks.

[@gilbertoalvarez4365]

I bought the DDJ1000-srt and i love it

[@MusicByDJCJ]

Great video! For me, I would choose the DDJ-400 over the SB3 because the tempo fader is bigger and in a more comfortable location. I hope they make a DDJ-400SRT one day. Haha!

[@carsonmiller44]

Good luck getting an 1000 right now. I got mine for $1,700 new which is good compared to the rest of the prices for the new ones.

[@leroytony]

$1700? I just bought one 3 days ago for $1500 tax and shipping included. And it's brand new

[@DjMilliano]

Man cdjs been out here in NC. I hadn’t seen one in at least 5 years

[@jasondrayton9271]

Iam thinking about getting a pioneer sb3 or iam getting the Gemini gmx

[@VinnyHebert]

I'm happy with the Roland 707M

[@kayso7723]

I will say though I wasn’t fond of the DDJ-SR2 compare to the DDJ-800, and the Roland DJ-505. Where each one had something special.

[@djwobblesosa6434]

Roland 707m is cool

[@djsavage2877]

Great videos! love your content. I have a full size goxlr mixer, couple laptops, stream deck and xlr mic. What would be a good dj controller to pair with my system that wont break the bank and i can learn on? Thank You!

[@DavidBryanSmithmusic]

Dude ….. what about …… the damn blue button?? Is there a way to turn it off??

[@thevortexATM]

one might imagine a bias, one might be right

[@dj9shotsnocum280]

My DDJ 1000 SRT works great on Serato and VDJ..even on DVS.i love its Hardware based effects!

[@DJIronMIc]

I’m surprised you didn’t mentioned the SZ2

[@williamrivera6818]

Can I use the 1000 with a mixer

[@chrisnelson3269]

Iv got a sr2. And a sx2. Love them both. What do you not like about the sx2

[@DJSHANESrilanka]

What do you think about Pioneer SZ2 ? Where does that stand in your list ?

[@leroytony]

I have the SB3. A cousin of mine has the SR2, BUT, I really want the 1000SRT!!!

[@DjGaffa_Ke]

I want the SR2😉

[@leroytony]

8 months later I just purchased the 1000SRT, It will be here in 2 days!! I'm so excited!!!

[@danlopez2012]

Can i ask a dumb question? I spun back in the late 80’s been getting back in only recenlty. If most of the venues have cdj’s why is serato in your experience the preferred platform? BTW Great stuff! Lived in Wall nj from Queens ny now in the hills of Pa. man i hope things open up again!

[@BayardoRugama]

No idea lol when I was doing clubs everywhere I went just had serato

[@danlopez2012]

@@BayardoRugama Fair enuff ;)

[@THEOFFICALDJBL1TZ]

1000 SRT GANG!!!

[@paulwilson2564]

I'm a member as well

[@LePerrit]

Hey Nice video, you still using the ddj 1000? I just saw a review of this guy saying the sound quality on this controller is bad and so many negative things about it that makes me question the one I just order online. The thing that worries me the most is the sound quality. Other dj with the same controller said he use an audio interface to make it sound better thats how bad the sound card in this ddj is. I guess I'll wait until I got my shipment to decide if I keep it or return it. I hope I can get to keep it :(

[@colinfonolleras9918]

I have the 1000 SRT and it is dope for sure. I still prefer the SZ2 for the exact reason you said, the controller just feels cramped. If they gave it that same full size spacing of the mixer on the 900/SZ2, it would literally be perfect to me

[@frankmartinez9921]

Until my SX2 keeps working, I’m a happy camper... 👌🏼

[@ergo771]

Have you tried rekordbox controllers?

[@ImpactSpace]

The issue: It is all overpriced Pioneer. All your videos seem only Pioneer focused. That's pretty sad when you have a much more innovative (and affordable) alternative called Denon on the market, too.

[@traderpete007]

The prime 4 looks really nice but it’s expensive too

[@piregister]

This sounds religious...

[@DJHuckmonkey]

Totally agree on the SR2. I have the rekordbox version(DDJRR) and am quite happy with it. Just did a review on it in fact. I've yet to try serato, but the UI in Rekordbox is pretty good. Cheers Barr. Good video. And Happy New Year man!!

[@johnnyknudsen1755]

Can you make a review video on the Pioneer DDJ-SZ2?

[@dustinmaguire8107]

Loving my 1000 srt

[@paulwilson2564]

Love mine as well

[@ScojoDak]

I found the SB3 a great starter controller 👍

[@ThatAudioGuy083]

Couldn’t agree more with it. The SB3 is truly an awesome one to start with

[@clarissaglover8568]

Amazing practice copy cat

[@DJ2Legit007]

I totally agree about the SR2. I used the SR2 for all my gigs in 2018. I upgraded to the DDJ-800 in 2019. Still currently rocking that one. I keep looking at the 1000, but I'm gonna wait and see if NAMM brings out anything better before I take the plunge. Oh yeah, VDJ is 100 times better than Serato too lol. I just had to throw that one in to mess with you. (Just kidding, but it really is) Great video!

[@mrmeza78]

I had my SR2 for a couple months. Then my channel two crapped out on me. 😒

[@eduardoPerez-ej4bw]

I will say the sx has the great feature of autoloops which is the only down side i have from the ddjsrt 1000 other then that its a great controler

[@THEREALDJREDD]

I agree. That's one of the reasons I haven't bought it yet.

[@edgarcabrera1150]

I like the Dj 1000 SRT

[@samuelpatterson7796]

Barr, all things being equal would you still have picked the SR over the SX?

[@djwobblesosa6434]

i love sx3 and sz2 and then cdj 3000,ddj flx6,i love pioneer is best

[@DjNavSydney]

Barr since you also are a virtual DJ user can you do a video on using DDJ1000SRT WITH VDJ I'm thinking of moving over to it from Traktor.

[@deejaypowerr4185]

When I first started deejaying I started on some denon cdjs like the really small ones, after that I wanted something more portable so I bought a mix track pro , the very first one lmao , then came the pioneer ddj sx2. Now the mixtrack pro was probably the best controller I had because of how lightweight and how much it did for its time. After all those I got myself the pioneer ddj sz which is in my opinion the best still even with the srt 1000 out ! More features and a lot more space. But for small events and social gatherings I got myself the pioneer ddj sr2 which is literally amazing and it reminds me of my first controller the mixtrack pro !

[@dwainethompson597]

I am currently paying down on one of those ddj 1000 SRT I pretty much love it I watch 100S of preview

[@kayso7723]

I have the DDJ-SB3, DDJ-400, DDJ-800. Roland DJ-505 Just need the Holy Grail the DDJ-1000 or SRT I use both recordbox and Serato

[@rhinelebuit3219]

Can i get one from Philippines 🥺

[@djjules2350]

Hi. Been using Traktor with a Numark controller. This year switched to Denon MC7000 with Serato. Just takes a bit of getting use too.

[@johnlott1507]

Ur right any coming out in 2020 and beyond should have USB on it

[@jdthedjenttv3898]

So I’m thinking of upgrading. Barr is a pioneer fan but I’m looking at the SR2, the NS6II, or the NVII. moving from the sb2

[@noramoss]

I know you said "in your opinion" but I'm just asking.. why did you pick the SR2 over the SX3?

[@djwobblesosa6434]

sx3 is best 4 deck is best

[@noramoss]

@@djwobblesosa6434 yeah, but he picked a 4 deck controller at the end... so it wasn't a review over the 3 top 2 deck or the 3 top 4 deck controllers.

[@glowupbulb]

When you said Most clubs dj equipment uses Serato I was confused, isn’t most of the Pioneer equipment running rekordbox?

[@BayardoRugama]

Are you in the US?

[@glowupbulb]

Bayardo Rugama Yessir! Chicago to be specific

[@Punks1nSandals]

Still the xz is the best on the market...

[@brawlerz1299]

Can you make one for the Rekordbox dj controllers too? Please? BUT I PREFER SERATO ALL THE WAY. However I need to learn Rekordbox for the CDJs. PS: My entry level is a Roland DJ 202! Absolutely amazing and for the extra 50 to $75, it is worth it.

[@djpedromixhouston]

Bayardo. Bien video .

[@alfkylfalt9184]

Are you paid by Pioneer? Or Serato?

[@djilyaz]

Hmmmm pioneer or pioneer...?

[@alexzanderking1556]

sx3 over sr2

[@joshuadavis792]

Happy New Years

[@eduardoPerez-ej4bw]

I started with a hercules controler and bumped up to a ddjsr in about 2 years later went from an sr to an sx then 2 more years bumped up to the ddjsrt when it barely came out

[@rocksolidentertainment6060]

Numark NS7I, II ,III 👌 ...Closest to Vinyl. Not fan of digital analog. Pioneer is overated

[@djklasik504]

I have the sb3 and I love it but when I upgrade i planned on upgrading to the sx3

[@noramoss]

I started with the sb3, then got the sx3, then got the srt... I advise you to get the SRT with the ddj xp1 or xp2.. go straight to the srt.. trust me.. I love my SX3 but I'm selling it right now for $900

[@djwobblesosa6434]

@@noramoss sx3 is best

[@noramoss]

@@djwobblesosa6434 the jog wheels and mixer on the SX3 are good. The jog wheels and the mixer on the SRT ar AMAZING!!!

[@itz_djnick]

Hi do barr huge fan

[@djdelite4512]

I have the DDJ SB3 and it's a great controller. I upgraded to Serato pro but want to upgrade my controller because I outgrew the SB3, also you cannot record the microphone. Does anybody know if you can record the microphone on the DDJ SR2?

[@DJOHHMYY]

Rekordbox setup is the way to go tbh

[@kudamah]

Why if u don't mind me asking? I'm not disagreeing with u but i'm interested why u think RB is the best option.

[@DJOHHMYY]

Lol you can use rekorbox for clubs not just serato 🤣☠️🤣☠️

[@davidh5549]

Hey wsp bro I have the Dj sr2 dope ass controller 10/10 recommended to all beginners And I don’t know if your received my message in Snapchat lol I’m Aztec4527 I have question I send it to you I love your content I learned from you a lot I appreciate

[@Soulseeologia]

They’re called digital turntables, not jog wheels. This guy’s a professional! 😂

[@tommyandreasgus]

Mixars Primo anyone?

[@lelito33]

Serato and pioneer comercial video for 2021... I was thinking that you was serious! Only the 1000 is a great thing, the other 2 are old pieces of sh...... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@itz_djnick]

Please reply

[@devilcity5827]

Pioneer RB, works like a horse.

[@Retcuouf]

I never use a DJ controller, only stand alone Mixer and Player how understand every Audio format! Pioneer CDJ 900 nexus and Pioneer djm 2000 nexus! Only DJ loser using controller! And my friend, I have never seen that clubs using a controller! Controller never club ready! Hahahaha club ready, the story is for laughing, really!

[@itz_djnick]

First

[@Pokarookris]

Pioneer is overrated

[@FuzzyYellowBallz]

Quick answer: none of them, they all say Pioneer.

[@noramoss]

Lmao

[@djpuppypower8201]

I got XDJ-XZ and i love it

[@djpuppypower8201]

I want to wish you happy and safe new year Barr.

[@djpuppypower8201]

Personally i like rekordbox