These are the best budget friendly DJ controllers under $500 for both beginners and professionals that allow you to control Serato, Traktor, Ableton Live and other DJ software.
1Numark Mixtrack Pro DJ Controller
From Numark, the world’s leading creator of DJ technology, comes Mixtrack Pro 3—now with a streamlined design and an expanded layout of professional controls, including 16 backlit multifunction drum pads and illuminated touch-activated platters. With Mixtrack Pro 3, you get everything you need to DJ with your computer: hot cues, looping, and effects controls, a built-in professional DJ audio interface, plus Serato DJ Intro software.
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2Pioneer Pro DDJ-400 DJ Controller
The controller was designed with beginners in mind, with Pulse Control lights to guide you through your performance. Yet it’s packed with advanced features that would keep pro-DJs entertained, including Beat Sync, loops and dedicated buttons for sound FX and samples.
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3Hercules DJControl Inpulse
Hitting the decks has never been easier and more intuitive – even for first-time DJs. Not only does it boast all popular features from the DDJ-SB – such as Filter Fade and Performance Pads – but it now boasts features not usually found at this price point, including trim pots, level meters, the Pad Trans beat effect and 4-deck control.
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4Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3 DJ Controller
Compact, mobile, and intuitive – the remodeled Traktor Kontrol S3 is the essential two-deck professional DJ controller for Traktor. The 2+1 design brings two decks, Remix Decks, and a pro-grade mixer with multi-effect units at your command.
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5Reloop Neon Pad Controller for Serato DJ
The Reloop NEON is a powerful pad controller for Serato DJ that will elevate your performance to a whole new level. Acting as the perfect support hardware for DVS users and controller DJs, the 8 ultra-low-latency and touch-sensitive RGB drum pads with after touch are perfect for triggering samples, cues, loops and effects.
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6Novation Launchpad Controller
Launchpad integrates immediately and seamlessly with Ableton Live, without any setup whatsoever. Use the grid to start and stop loops, arm tracks, and also control volumes, pans, and sends. Just plug in and start making music.
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7Hercules DJControl Starlight
The perfect DJ controller to introduce you to DJing, with Serato dj Lite included. Built-in sound card to pre-listen to the headphones and speaker outputs. Control the back lights on the base: RGB and strobe effects
All the essential features: bass/filter, Hot cue modes, loop, FX, Sampler, pressure sensitive jog wheels, etc. Compact and easy to carry wherever you want
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8Denon DJ MC4000
With a sleek new design and inviting appearance, the MC4000 continues Denon DJ’s reputation for innovative features, portability, dependability, and sound quality. This controller’s robust steel chassis is ready for the transportation demands of a mobile DJ, with the basic inputs, outputs, and mixing capability built-in to reduce needs for additional equipment when setting up.
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