Neither Numark MixDeck Express nor Numark Mixtrack Platinum were recommended by experts this month
On 14 Nov 2024 (16 days ago) we went through 91 DJ Controller expert endorsements , however neither Numark MixDeck Express nor Numark Mixtrack Platinum were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither DJ Controller received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 or other critically acclaimed DJ Controllers of this month.
For reference, Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 received 4 endorsements this month, from Passionate DJ (31 Mar 2022), Home DJ Studio (26 Feb 2024) Guitar Center (17 Oct 2024) and 1 other.
Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | Passionate DJ | Music Critic | Equipboard | Music Radar | Prime Sound
| LandR | MSpot | Home DJ Studio | Guitar Center | gear4music.com |
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1 | - | $299 | Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 The Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option suitable for both beginner and intermediate DJs, offering a wide range of effects and compatibility with various devices and software options. | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 5 |
N/A | N/A | Check price | Numark MixDeck Express | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $300 | Numark Mixtrack Platinum | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire DJ Controllers ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | Passionate DJ | Music Critic | Equipboard | Music Radar | Prime Sound | LandR | MSpot | Home DJ Studio | Guitar Center | gear4music.com |
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1 | - | $299 | Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 The Pioneer DDJ-FLX4 DJ Controller is a versatile and user-friendly option suitable for both beginner and intermediate DJs, offering a wide range of effects and compatibility with various devices and software options. | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 5 |
2 | - | $1499 | Rane Four | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | 12 |
3 | - | $275 | Pioneer DDJ REV1 The Pioneer DDJ REV1 DJ Controller is a versatile and reliable controller suitable for both beginner and advanced DJs, with a battle-style layout, powerful effects section, and compatibility with Serato DJ software. | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 14 | 4 |
4 | - | $300 | Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 The Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is a durable and versatile DJ controller with a user-friendly interface, a variety of effects, and compatibility with Serato DJ Pro and DJUCED software. | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 6 |
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Expert reviews [3]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 3
- Great Price for Good Feature-set (4-Decks, Full FX controls, Filter/Gain, & Pads): The author highlights that the Mixtrack Platinum offers a good range of features for its price, including 4-deck control, full FX controls, filter/gain controls, and backlit pads.
- Jog Wheel Info LED Display: The addition of LCD displays at the center of each platter is praised for providing useful Serato DJ playback information.
- Long Pitch Sliders for Manual Beatmatching: The long pitch sliders are appreciated for allowing DJs to manually beatmatch more accurately.
- No additional Inputs or Outputs: The lack of additional inputs or outputs is mentioned as a downside, limiting the connectivity options of the controller.
- The Mixtrack Platinum has adaptive capacitive touch platters, allowing for scratching within Serato.
- The Mixtrack Platinum includes a sound card, allowing for separate headphone output and control over 4 decks.
- The Mixtrack Platinum has LCD screens in the jog wheels, providing detailed track information.
- The Mixtrack 3 does not have a sound card, requiring the use of computer audio output for music playback.
- Mixing without headphones may require more preparedness and organization.
- The kill button on the Manual Loop mode can be repurposed to recall the most recently set up loop.
- Next generation feature packed controller: Portable four deck dj controller for serato DJ intro (included) for MAC and PC with high resolution LCD multifunction displays on each jog wheel
- Connectivity covered: On board 24 bit class compliant audio interface with 2 headphone outputs and main output for connection to mixers & pa systems
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