Neither Pioneer Pro DDJ-SP1 nor Reloop Neon Serato were recommended by experts this month
On 15 Jan 2025 (1 year ago) we went through 91 DJ Controller expert endorsements , however neither Pioneer Pro DDJ-SP1 nor Reloop Neon Serato 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 Rane Four or other critically acclaimed DJ Controllers of this month.
For reference, Rane Four received 4 endorsements this month, from gear4music.com (20 Oct 2023), Guitar Center (6 Jan 2025) Music Radar (24 Apr 2024) and 1 other.
Curious to see this month's entire DJ Controllers ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Pioneer Pro DDJ-SP1 nor Reloop Neon Serato were recommended by key experts who publish DJ Controllers recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | DJ Controller | gear4music.com  | Guitar Center  | Equipboard  | Music Radar  | Prime Sound 
| LandR  | MSpot  | Home DJ Studio  | Music Critic  | Passionate DJ  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1499 |  Rane Four | 12 | 3 | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $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 |
| 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. | 4 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 10 |
| 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. | 6 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
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From Seller:
- Slim, compact sub-controller designed specifically for use with Serato dj software
- Sixteen "performance pads" On the sub-controller for seven different functions including hot loop, Auto loop, manual loop, Hot cue, roll, slicer and Sampler
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From Seller:
- Modular Design: The Reloop Neon features a modular design with eight touch-sensitive performance pads, allowing users to trigger hot cues, loops, samples, and effects in DJ software.
- Extensive Compatibility: The Reloop Neon is designed to work seamlessly with a wide range of popular DJ software platforms, including Serato DJ, Virtual DJ, Traktor Pro, and Ableton Live.
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