The Best DJ Equipment for Beginners in 2020!

The world of DJ equipment can be a confusing place for a beginner, with so many platforms and manufacturers to choose from! In this video, we showcase our favorite beginner products to help you make a more informed choice when starting your journey into the world of DJ'ing!

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[prettymigzu]

DDJ 400 is my choice and I'm quite close to purchasing it and starting my "career" as a bedroom DJ

[FSwiftDJ]

I'm no new dj but from my experience having few these controllers if I wanted to learn as new dj to be club mixing dj I would pick ddj 400 as it has good features for the club level progression stage, but I'll recommend one Mixtrack Platinum by Numark, best pitch fader for entry controller plus the first Jog dial oled displays seen on a DJ Controller ( Great price right now) 👍 if your into learning mixing art get that because that long pitch is perfect !!!

[harveywhitehouse]

A good mention is also the stuff from hercules particularly the inpulse series

[arthurwilson]

at the start of lockdown i wanted to start skating, and over the last 7 or 8 months its been amazing in taking my mind off shit to do with COVID, and recently ive started looking at DJ startup kits, and this vid has convinced me, DDJ 400 here i fkn come

[oliss]

Just got the DDJ-200, using it with Djay Pro, and dual soundcards on my desktop PC. Works like a charm!

[abdulvallecillos]

Always a great video!
Can yall make a video of how to mix with just a computer, how to map it, add samplers and stuf...! I've seen a lot of people mixing with a computer and sounds good

[nicolash.]

Hm... Nice video, I'm still hesitating between the Pioneer DDJ 400 and DDJ SB3, not about the software because I will most likely use Virtual DJ anyway, but more about key features etc...

[rushfriend]

I have the DDJ-200,
Pioneer has launched their WeDJ app for Android as well now and works just like the IOS one only lacking the Transition FX function.
It also works fine with Algoriddim Djay 2 app on Android although that it's not mentioned anywhere ever, big shame because being able to use Spotify for your tracks is awesome.
Thought I leave this here as I spend hours trying to find any info on this.

[Quils]

I rented an SB3 from Long & Mcquade here in Vancouver. It's pretty good, and Serato DJ LIte isn't bad either. As a long time Traktor user, it wasn't too hard to make the switch. I am going to rent the Kontrol S2mk3 next and then compare the two for what will be my first, actual controller. Can't wait to try the Kontrol!

[Shunpall]

Awesome video.. I like how objective you are with information... Cheers!!!!

[MusicDrugOfficial]

This really will Help the Upcoming Producers!

[jazzy_fantom]

Thank you! Finally! I've been looking for videos like this to decide which controller would be best for me as a beginner. Thank you for breaking down the selections into categories.

[SurfingMaster]

Hercules universal DJ or DDJ-200? Looking for portability mostly and to use my iPhone will the least amount of cables

[dabeasty]

Can we use Virtual DJ with the DDJ 400 or it’s only made for RekordBox ?

[SBS_TECHNO]

Still rocking the Pioneer RB, it’s a great thing!

[ProperAcademy]

Great video! Looking to venture into producing soon! Keep up the great work 👌

[MACNTOSFAM]

do all these controllers have access to streaming services spotify and apple music?

[BoredGeese]

I’m new to DJing and I’m using DJAY Pro in my laptop simply because of Spotify integration.
Now I’m eyeing the DDJ 200/400.


I live in the Philippines and Soundcloud doesn’t work here. VPN? Another cost.

Thoughts? Tips? I’m all ears!

[chefjefff]

A kind word for Virtual DJ would have been nice; whether it's compatible with the 400, yeah?