Which controller to start with?

[Rascal94]

Hey df, I've been producing for awhile now but I've gotten good enough to where people have started asking me to Dj. So at the moment I have been mixing on virtual DJ. I want to get a controller though and I have had my eyes set on the traktor s4. I've heard that its hard to learn and its a little pricey but neither would be a problem.

I would like some input from some pros though. Any ideas on any controllers for beginners that would be good enough to use in shows?

[Sexual_Chocolate]

there are a million threads about this stuff in the production forum...

[Shum]

^ there are but to answer OPs question, an S4 will be more than sufficient.

[Beger]

I have a Gemini Ctrl-Six. It worked with my price range and has all the stuff I needed.

I'm definitely not a pro, but if you're into the loop/effect stuff offered with Traktor, I'd go for that, but if you're looking for just a solid, basic mix, I'd go for something less expensive.

[SkeeterDubstep]

Hercules 4-mx
Compatible with pretty much all dj software i think.. I know it works for traktor and VDJ
Good price range to. And it looks nice!:) It resembles Cdj's

[LGBT]

Start with the fat controller and then move on to Thomas

[InternetSlaveMaster]

I use a Numark Mixtrack Pro and Novation Launchpad with VDJ.. works nicely for me

[Maccaveli]

I started with a Mixtrack Pro a few months ago but I'm not wishing I'd gone with a Traktor S2 or S4