{"id":2200,"date":"2023-12-21T11:31:11","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T11:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/?page_id=2200"},"modified":"2025-04-24T13:38:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T11:38:50","slug":"recommended-dj-equipment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/recommended-dj-equipment","title":{"rendered":"Recommended DJ equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To give you some guidance in the jungle of DJ equipment, here are my recommendations and reasoning why I think they are the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The links to product pages are affiliate links.<br>As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }<\/style><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#dj-software\">DJ software<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dj-controller\">DJ controller<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#alphatheta-ddj-200\">AlphaTheta DDJ 200<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#alphatheta-ddj-flx4\">AlphaTheta DDJ FLX4<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#standalone-player-mixer\">Standalone Player + mixer<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#alphatheta-dj-xdjxz\">AlphaTheta DJ XDJ-XZ<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#sound-card\">Sound card<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#focusrite-scarlett-2i2-4th-gen\">Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th gen<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dj-software\">DJ software<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>I have 3 favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-software-virtual-dj-960x519.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2219\" style=\"width:532px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-software-virtual-dj-960x519.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-software-virtual-dj-300x162.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-software-virtual-dj-150x81.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-software-virtual-dj-768x415.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-software-virtual-dj.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Virtual DJ<\/strong><br>Regretfully by the industry seen as &#8220;the kids toy&#8221;, but I don&#8217;t think this is justified<br>I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/virtual-dj-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reviewed Virtual DJ<\/a> and I&#8217;m impressed by the user interface and user-friendliness for beginner and professional.<br>On top of that, it is one of the fastest software on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternatives:<\/strong><br><strong>Rekordbox <\/strong>&#8211; because it&#8217;s industry standard and has the best compatibility with other soft- and hardware. Not because it&#8217;s the best. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rekordbox review<\/a>.<br><strong>Traktor <\/strong>&#8211; for the professional DJ. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/traktor-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traktor review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A full feature comparison and reviews of all DJ software, you can find in my article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/best-dj-software-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best DJ software<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dj-controller\">DJ controller<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>A controller always needs a computer with DJ software to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alphatheta-ddj-200\"><strong>AlphaTheta DDJ 200<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-ddj200-960x529.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3983\" style=\"width:326px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-ddj200-960x529.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-ddj200-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-ddj200-150x83.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-ddj200-768x423.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-ddj200.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is primarily meant for beginners and meat to be used with a phone or tablet with the software WeDJ.<br>It is just a simple DJ controller that also works with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rekordbox <\/a>software and a bunch of others.<br>It has not built-in sound card to connect a headphone or an amplifier.<br>You also miss output volume and track navigation buttons.<br>For a beginner ok, but If you really want to DJ, look at the DDJ FLX4.<br><br><strong>Price<\/strong>: below $200 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GSA6ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check price on Amazon<\/a> (affiliate link)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-dj-with-a-laptop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DJ starter guide<\/a> for guidance on equipment and software.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alphatheta-ddj-flx4\">AlphaTheta DDJ FLX4<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recommended-dj-equipment-ddj-flx4.webp\" alt=\"ddj flx4\" class=\"wp-image-3982\" style=\"width:396px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recommended-dj-equipment-ddj-flx4.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recommended-dj-equipment-ddj-flx4-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/recommended-dj-equipment-ddj-flx4-150x90.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It starts here, with the DDJ FLX4<br>A complete DJ controller that can do everything a digital DJ needs.<br>It also has Bluetooth support and USB connection!<br>It has a built-in dual channel sound card with RCA jack output for an amplifier and a headphone output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only difference with the more expensive controllers is the build quality.<br>This one feels kind-of cheap to be honest.<br><br><strong>Price<\/strong>: around $300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally own its predecessor, the DDJ-RB.<br>Check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-dj-with-a-laptop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DJ starter guide<\/a> for guidance on equipment and software.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"standalone-player-mixer\">Standalone Player + mixer<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Standalone all-in-one equipment doesn&#8217;t need a computer with software to operate.<br>Music can be exported to a USB drive and be inserted in the all-in-one DJ player\/mixer.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alphatheta-dj-xdjxz\">AlphaTheta DJ XDJ-XZ<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-xdjxz-960x513.webp\" alt=\"Pioneer XDJ-XZ\" class=\"wp-image-2229\" style=\"width:432px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-xdjxz-960x513.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-xdjxz-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-xdjxz-150x80.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-xdjxz-768x410.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-contoller-xdjxz.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Semi professional all-in-one with 2 players and a 4 channel mixer from Pioneer.<br>Supports USB, Serato and Rekordbox.<br>With the feel of the professional CDJ 2000 NXS2.<br>A buddy of mine has it, and I played with it, that&#8217;s why I&#8217;m comfortable to recommend it.<br><strong>Price<\/strong>: around $2500 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ay3Jxs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check price on Amazon<\/a> (affiliate link)<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sound-card\">Sound card<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>When you want to DJ, but don&#8217;t want to buy a DJ controller, you need a sound card.<br>Because you need an audio output for the amplifier and an output for your headphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I&#8217;d say: buy a DJ controller with a built-in sound card for $100 more.<br>You have extra knobs and less hassle with cables and converting to the right output connectors.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"focusrite-scarlett-2i2-4th-gen\">Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th gen<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-soundcard-scarlett2i2.webp\" alt=\"Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 sound card\" class=\"wp-image-2242\" style=\"width:229px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-soundcard-scarlett2i2.webp 434w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-soundcard-scarlett2i2-300x106.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/recommended-dj-equipment-soundcard-scarlett2i2-150x53.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Simple, affordable audio interface with a good audio quality.<br>Personally I own it&#8217;s predecessor the 2i2 2nd gen, and am pretty happy with it.<br><strong>Price<\/strong>: around $200 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RAjXgC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check price on Amazon<\/a>. (affiliate link)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To give you some guidance in the jungle of DJ equipment, here are my recommendations and reasoning why I think they are the best. The links to product pages are affiliate links.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 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