Nowadays, more and more DJs are using VirtualDJ to be able to use digital music instead of traditional vinyls or CDs.
Still, using digital music doesn't mean you'll have to sit behind a computer and use a mouse and keyboard.
VirtualDJ kann als allein stehende Software im Notfall verwendet werden, aber seine wirklichen Stärken entwickelt es, wenn Sie VirtualDJ mit entsprechender Hardware verbinden.
VirtualDJ is natively compatible with an impressive list of hardware from many manufacturers. And, with the full MIDI compatibility and the open plugin architecture, it can connect to virtually anything.
You will find below a small list of the best hardware for digital DJ one can find on the market today.
But, if you don't find what you need here, keep in mind that VirtualDJ is compatible with many other equipements.
Depending on how and where you mix, you might consider different options:
- Mobile DJs will probably want to get all-in-one controllers, easy to transport and install anywhere.
- Resident DJs will probably want rackable or table-top controllers (depending on the space available in the booth).
- Turntablists will want a TimeCode solution and a good sound card interface.
- Beginners will be more interested in all-in-one solutions.
Soundkarte
Numark Dj|iO is a simple USB soundcard designed for DJs, that will let you plug both headphones and master output on your laptop. Preis: $99 |
Numark VirtualVinyl is a USB box that can be plugged between your turntables/CD players and your mixer, in order to use Timecode solutions. Preis: $499 (inkl. Software) |
ESI U46DJ is a 2-in 3-out USB soundcard that can be used for timecode solutions. Preis: $369 |
Numark DXM01USB is a USB mixer that can play the sound coming from the computer directly over the USB, without going analog until the very last moment. Preis: $199 |
Rackable Controllers
Numark DMC2 is the perfect rackable controller for VirtualDJ. It has been designed explicitely for VirtualDJ and its buttons match exactly every important feature of the software. Preis: $399 |
Digital1Audio DAC3 is a popular rackable controller, that can interface well with VirtualDJ. Preis: $499 |
Table-top Controllers
Numark
iCDX is the perfect table-top controller for VirtualDJ.It also doubles as a regular CD player, iPod player, or MP3 memory drive player. Key features:
Preis: $499 |
All-in-one Controllers
Numark TotalControl includes both controls to drive the software, and an integrated virtual mixer. Preis: $249 |
Hercules The DJConsole Mk2 includes both controls to drive the software, an integrated mixer, and a multi-output soundcard with headphones jack. Preis: $249 |
Hercules The DJControl Mp3 includes both controls to drive the software, and an integrated virtual mixer. Preis: $129 |
Berhinger BCD2000 is another all-in-one controller that can work well with VirtualDJ. Preis: $149 |
ION The iCue is a lighter controller including simple controls and mixer to drive VirtualDJ. |
Mixers
M-Audio The X-Session Pro is the perfect MIDI mixer to drive VirtualDJ's own internal mixer. This solution is particulary useful if you want to mix video, and need to control the video crossfader. Preis: $99 |
M-Audio The UC33e is a 9-lines MIDI mixer, that is particulary useful to control the sampler in VirtualDJ. Preis: $199 |
Eclerc The Nuo4 is a popular mixer that can act as both a real mixer and a USB mixer controlling VirtualDJ's own internal mixer. Preis: $999 |
Pioneer The DJM-800 is an advanced mixer that can act as both a real mixer and a MIDI mixer controlling VirtualDJ's own internal mixer. Preis: $1.500 |
Timecodes
Atomix Productions
Timecode Vinyls are special records that you can play on any standard turntable.Just interface a box like the VirutalVinyl between your turntables and your mixer, and you'll be able to both play regular records, and timecode records. When you'll play the timecode record, everything will happens as if you actually 'downloaded' the mp3 from the software into the timecode vinyl. Then, just play your vinyl as you're used too. [diese Technology ermöglicht auch das arbeiten mit Musikvideos und gibt Ihnen die Möglichkeit, Videos zu scratchen wie mit einer richtigen Vinyl). Preis: $19 |
Atomix Productions
Timecode CDs are special CDs that you can play on any standard CD player.Just interface a box like the VirutalVinyl between your CD player and your mixer, and you'll be able to both play regular CDs, and timecode CDs. When you'll play the timecode CD, your CD player will actually act like a controller for VirtualDJ. Price: $0 |
