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 can be used as a stand-alone software in case of emergency, but to truly unleash its power, you might want to connect it to some dedicated hardware.
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.
Schede audio
Numark La DJ IO č una scheda audio USB con due uscite stereo indipendenti e un ingresso microfonico appositamente progettata per uso dj. E' la compagna ideale in abbinamento con i pc portatili Prezzo: $99 |
Numark VirtualVinyl č un box audio esterno USB studiato ed ottimizzato per la funzione timecode. Prezzo: $499 (comprensivo di software) |
ESI La U46DJ č una scheda audio USB con 2-in e 3-out compatibile con la funzione timecode. Prezzo: $369 |
Numark Il DXM01USB č un mixer USB con scheda audio integrata che permette di riprodurre in maniera indipendente i due lettori virtuali di VirtualDJ. Prezzo: $199 |
Controller formato rack
Numark Il DMC2 č il controller rack perfetto in abbinamento con VirtualDJ E' stato appositamente progettato per VirtualDJ ed is controlli corrispondono perfettamente alle funzioni del software. Prezzo: $399 |
Digital1Audio Il DAC3 č un controller a rack molto diffuso che puo' essere iterfacciato con VirtualDJ pro. Prezzo: $499 |
Controller da tavolo
Numark
iCDX č il controller da tavolo perfetto per l' uso con VirtualDJE' una unitą multifunzione con funzionalitą di controller, CD player, iPod player e lettore di memorie di massa USB. Funzioni principali:
Prezzo: $499 |
Controller All-in-one
Numark TotalControl includes both controls to drive the software, and an integrated virtual mixer. Prezzo: $249 |
Hercules The DJConsole Mk2 includes both controls to drive the software, an integrated mixer, and a multi-output soundcard with headphones jack. Prezzo: $249 |
Hercules The DJControl Mp3 includes both controls to drive the software, and an integrated virtual mixer. Prezzo: $129 |
Berhinger BCD2000 is another all-in-one controller that can work well with VirtualDJ. Prezzo: $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. Prezzo: $99 |
M-Audio The UC33e is a 9-lines MIDI mixer, that is particulary useful to control the sampler in VirtualDJ. Prezzo: $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. Prezzo: $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. Prezzo: $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. (this technology also works with videos, letting you 'download' a music video into the vinyl, and scratch it as if it was a real audio vinyl). Prezzo: $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 |
