BEST BEGINNER DJ CONTROLLER UNDER $300 (Impulse 500, DDJ SB3, Mixtrack Pro FX)

Do you own any of these controllers? How do you like em??

I love you’re channel! You’re Definitely different from the rest and I really appreciate your content.

I am having an issue though. When you began to review the sb3, you noted that you spend 249 bananas on it. I did some calculations and buying 249 bananas would be cheaper than buying it outright. The store wouldn’t accept my bananas and now I’m stuck with all these potassium filled pp shapes!

Real talk

im 2 mins into this video and im subscribed bro! IM about that no bs life...thanks for being REAL!!!

I just ordered the Inpulse 500 bro

Your a funny guy bro, I was laughing til the end of your video, and that makes me subscribe to your channel

So your not gonna mention the rca and 1/4 inch jacks for audio on the impulse 500?
The metal build and full version for free ?
Not a good review people

best advice is stay away from entry level controller's they are money grabs for software , go big or stay home

Impulse 500 workes with serato dj pro too

I just bought recently the impulse 500 …
Beside that I have Allen & Heath k2, xone 42 ,midifigther from DJTT , traktor Kontrol z2, pair of reloop rp 7000 a pair of technics 1200 mk2 , a pair of Stanton t62 , and some other entry level mixer from smaller brands..
And for me as a 20 year career dj using top gear and industry standard dj gear I do not agree a single point of the Hercules beside the short pitch faders…
Is an excellent controller with metal face plate that u didn’t refer and metal post on the knobs that u didn’t refer (construction wise is not even in the same ball park of the other 2)
Software have the full version of there one dj app and serato lite , I use serato pro and all the features is usable in serato pro everything…

you just the opposite of me ... exactly , and looking on different aspects then me .... faders ... the last part i`m looking for

It’s with the 500 also with Serato!! 1st do your research Serato Pro got alle thinks to work!! It sounds more like someone that is already into something before doing real review. 😅 i DJ for 20 years. And this is just a clown review!

Finally no sugar coated shitty reviews

yes I own 3--Numark CDmix USB, Numark Mixtrack Pro and the Numark mixstream Pro

His evaluation was that of a good bitch, meet the controller first idiot, spend a week using it and you'll see that it doesn't need big faders because it has resources not to need it, where did you mention the space of the buttons that are fine positioned? Where did you talk about the games? From construction and so on? Stop it, this Hercules of 1000 is a beating on these two there, it doesn't even compare, she is on another level. I researched a lot about this controller and made the right choice, now that I'm using it I don't regret having purchased a limited edition with serato pro serial, total success, this assessment of yours is for those who only see Pioneer numark and other brands, say that the controller is stuck with its own software oh my god! You're crazy, I use it very well with serato and VDJ I've never used JDUCED since I bought it, only serato and VDJ. Stop that, stop evaluating things you don't know, spend a week with her using it, in fact you don't even need a week, just two days and you'll see that you'll do another different evaluation!

Hey dude you talk to much, come on

The feets are not a gimmic, it makes the controller get the same hight as a sub mixer (that you recommend), and you forget that most dj´s don´t scratch. Scratching can easily ruin a good gig if you´re not a real pro scratcher. Safer, easier and often sounds better with cool effects than scratching. Scratching tend to get a little "one trick pony".....
The lights ARE gimmics, thats for shure but still like the Impulse better than my Pioneer SR....

Hey Nick. Quick question.. I need some help choosing a controller without sacrificing sound. I am a man who believes in quality over quantity. Go big or go home. That being said, I have started to build a sound system. I currently have two 12" Peavey powered (830 watt) speakers, two 15 Peavey powered (800 watt) speakers and two 18" Peavey powered (800 watt) subs. I also have a 10 channel Peavey mixer with auto tune. A couple of wireless Sennheiser mics. I heard the Pioneer DDJ 400 lacks a decent sound card. Is this true? if it does, which controller would you recommend. I will not being dj'ing and clubs. Just small to medium sized weddings. I am a beginner but will not be scratching. Just mixing. Please help..

"I like white knobs" yep I guessed that, worst review video ever 🤡🍆👸

Looking forward to purchase a controller. Just wanted to know your suggestion between inpulse 500 vs ddj 400.

Oh and if your gonna review it don't make it seem like you have to use djuiced cuz I have serato pro and it utilizes almost every feature any other controller would have of this level. Super bad review in my opinion.

This dudes reviews are well...flat out incorrect and seems a bit bias....I've used the pioneer and I have a hecules 500. The 500 is amazing I don't care for 1 section on it. The fx settings could be better but djuiced in my opinion is awesome analyzes your song library and great software. Better than paying 300 and then another 150 on software....that's first ...second....literally most the beginner controllers have the small faders and knobs....lol pioneer are almost the exact same size...you can tell this dude is a pioneer junkie like most the reviews on here.....I feel they must be endoring them because in my opinion pioneer controllers at the beginning level are ok at best super basic....idiot proof.....I'll take the 500 over the sb3 or 400 any day of the week

In Italy your surname is a nice thingh, spinelli.

How are you so bad man with Hercules 500? I must buy a controller, and thought to take that, but a would opinion for dont buy this. For you pioner 400 Is Better? Thank from italy

how is the sound quality ? do they sound the same ?

Maybe this dude "N.Spinelly" was bullied in school by a kid nick named "Hercules" ... PST syndrome on display

Man. Your eyes.

Still rocking my sb3.

"Other reviewers are biased, I'm not all" WoW. Can anyone get more political than this? It's clear you a pioneer fan and don't like hercules. you judge by brand name and not the product.

All I have to say is ddj400. Don’t waste your time with any of these other controllers. U want a starter controller DDJ400. You want a back up? Ddj400

Ok... I like the 3 controllers am kind of a beginner my dad has djed his whole life , he wabts me to to start with the impulse lol bit we also like the sb3 ANNND the numark is right now at 199😳 so am going nuts HELP WICH ONE SHOULD I BUY?!

All of those features on the Hercules will work with Serato pro…

DDJ-SB3 is crap when using any type of microphone there is no power and vocals are muffed. You can't talk over the music, there is no talk back control and no knob on the mixer only in the back. It's good for music and that's it.

You need a coffee! :)

Started mixing about 6 months ago now and I decided to get the Hercules because it looked big and cool. It’s been a great controller to learn on when it comes to just “mixing”. As I do love the feel of the controller the one thing that bothers me the most is definitely the placement of fx on the controller. The fact you can’t filter and use an fx at the same time drives me nuts and keeps my mixes somewhat stale in a sense.

I’ve got a Pioneer DJ controller DDJ-WEGO4-W PC Mac lightweight Compact Audio that I use it a for a backup just in case something did happens with one of my leads and I could use my controller so lucky I have them backup for this wedding.

Coolio

I got the platinum FX

ive been using Mixtrack Pro FX for 2 months now. so happy with it!! yah the fadder cuts for me it has no value? hahahah

have you tried the Roland dj 202?

Looking to use a smaller controller. Sick of dragging my 80lb MCX8000 everywhere. Any recommendations even if different from these 3?

How cau you say that Hercules has a terrible design and short faders! Pioneer has shorter faders and it is a real toy! I know the three controllers and among them Hercules is the best, it has more features and also the quality is better. Among the three , Pioneer is the gimmick! I think you' re discriminating just because it is a Hercules! I don't agree at all!

Is crazy your the first that doesn't like the i500, most people is giving Hercules i500 praise, also the fades on the sb3 are smaller :P that didn't make sense

Thank you so f'ckn much for your opinion! Because I was torn over these 3 controllers. Mainly the SB3 and Hercules. I wasn't feeling the no FX filter and that DJuicy shit 🤣. But the SB3 stood out with the FX and scratching. I'm upgrading from my Numark Mixdeck after 10 years. So budget wise and performance, the Pioneer will work for now! Thanks! 👍🏿

love the honesty. this should have more views.

Good video. Respect from russia. Thanks for the honest review and comprasion

The new hercules 500 inpulse gold edition is more better that ddj 400 absolutely.

Thank you! It would be helpful to know what kind of music is best for which controller. I imagine a techno dj won't value scratching as high as a hip hop dj.