Best DJ Controllers in 2024: The Ultimate Guide

I spend a lot of time reviewing individual pieces of DJ hardware, but sometimes it’s important to take a step back and examine the bigger picture. So that’s what we’re doing today, in one of my favorite videos to produce: my Ultimate Guide to DJ Controllers.

⭐️ All these controllers are available at The DJ Hookup ⭐️

These controllers are split into 3 different price categories: budget, midrange, and premium. In each category, I have one main recommendation, which I’ll spend the most time on. Then, I’ll recommend some alternative options.

The primary focus is on Rekordbox and Serato, because they are most popular with our audience. Most things here will also be supported by Virtual DJ. Also, I tried to not include anything that was discontinued or outright unavailable.

00:00 | Introduction
01:14 | Default Pick (DDJ-REV5)
01:43 | Budget DJ Controllers -$500
11:42 | Midrange DJ Controllers +$500
16:45 | Premium DJ Controllers +$1000
23:43 | Motorized DJ Controllers
25:00 | Wrap Up

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⭐️ Controller Reviews ⭐️
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➡️ Pioneer DDJ-FLX-4 | $299

➡️ Pioneer DDJ-REV1 | $279

➡️ Reloop Ready | $379

➡️ Pioneer DDJ-FLX6-GT | $649

➡️ Pioneer DDJ-REV5 | $1099

➡️ RANE Four | $1699

➡️ Pioneer DDJ-FLX10 | $1599

➡️ RANE One | $1299

➡️ Pioneer DDJ-REV7 | $1999

➡️ Denon PRIME 4+ | $2199

[roygozlan]

Def looking forward for a vid about all in one controllers

[StevieRayEntertainme]

I would love to see a guide to Algoriddim DJay supported controllers in this format?

[patricklhommel]

Thanks for the review...
Which one from the flx 10 or the rane four would you recomand to be used with Virtual DJ ?

[habitat]

Great video one criticism would be your biases seem to show in this video. You didn’t mention Djay algorridim once… Even though 90% of the controllers you mentioned work with their software . You also seem to avoid the Denon products… only their very expensive flagship being mentioned briefly at the end.

[djhouseusa]

Great video guide. Looking forward to your review of the Rane Performer Controller

[OtisKanno]

If I want to use additional software & hardware like Ableton Live & SP 404 would it be best to use a controller or standalone?

[SticksAandstonesBozo]

Man what a great video. You got me to sub thats for sure.

[MrJFunk]

Do you think a DDJ-FLX8 may be in the works? My main software is Rekordbox but started on Serato. Since stems are better in Serato that Rev5 looks very tempting. Just missing the jog wheel displays like my DDJ-1000. Is working with stems easier on the Rev5 versus a dedicated PAD section on other controllers? I’m an open format dj.

[aimohaase]

Just a small feature request. If you would do it again, I would love to see dedicated chapters for each Controller with a chapter of few seconds length as a transition between Categories. Or if you stick to the few Chapters, then please write at least the Controller Name on the screen. Maybe in the Corner or something. Thanks.

[abanks]

Nice video bro...Thank you very much 👍🏼✌🏽

[SticksAandstonesBozo]

Standalone update 2024 !! Hurry I need ...

[orbitalspctre]

What’s that beat he was scratching over?

[marcolondon]

Do i miss alot in term of creativity and mixing if i get the numark pro go instead of sc live 4?

[Barnsey]

Avoid rev7 anoll it's built well and mixer is incredible but those platters are the worst I've experienced and low budget Axis9 cdjs are better.

[djmickeyTV]

If you're watching thisnin 2024 do not get the rev1. The jogs would soon give trouble.

[Shockabukuu]

the standalone category needs update :)

[qghwqk]

Stems sound very buggy, I don’t think one can take them seriously

[paddymcgrath]

FLX 6 no pro outputs.. meh. Shouldnt even be on the list.. this is probably the reason why its failing miserably.

[TonyMontana]

Nauseating blurry moronic transitions means I'm out!