2017’s Top DJ Controllers σε πωλήσεις!

Το 2017 μπορεί να έφυγε, τα στατιστικά στοιχεία εξακολουθούν να δίνουν στοιχεία!

Οι πωλήσεις των dj controllers, κακά τα ψέματα είναι το “βαρίδι” στο ταμείο των dj εταιριών που ασχολούνται με την κατασκευή μηχανημάτων, γιατί πολύ απλά, τόσο με την τιμή, όσο και με την συνεχόμενη αναβάθμιση υπηρεσιών σε value 4 money περιβάλλον οι συσχετισμοί απόκτησης τέτοιων μηχανημάτων γέρνει πολύ υπέρ του βασικού μέσου όρου της κοινότητας των djs (ερασιτεχνών, new-comers, επαγγελματιών) που τα αγοράζουν σε σχέση με τα ακριβότερα της τελευταίας γενιάς του εξοπλισμού των decks.

To έγκυρο Βρετανικό portal DJ Techtools έδωσε στην δημοσιότητα ένα πολύ χρήσιμο άρθρο με τις κορυφαίες πωλήσεις μοντέλων από όλες τις εταιρίες που παράγουν dj controllers! Δείτε παρακάτω τη λίστα:

DJ CONTROLLERS TOP 10

#10: DDJ-RB

Manufacturer: Pioneer DJ
Price: $249 (in DJTT store)
Release Date: April 2016
Software: Rekordbox DJ

A Rekordbox-oriented controller has cracked the top 10! This is big news, mainly because it means the #1 spot is in some level of jeopardy. It shows cracks in the years-running sales streak of the DDJ-S series, which is great news for advocates of Pioneer DJ’s own software.

#9: Mixtrack 3

Manufacturer: Numark
Price: $140 (on Amazon) or $199 for RCA out version
Release Date: Jan 2015
Software: Virtual DJ LE
Last Year’s Position: #9 – No change

Amazing that a controller with so many other competitors continues to rank on this list. Numark has tons of other options that are very, very similar (or better) than the Mixtrack 3.

#8: XDJ-RX/RX2

Manufacturer: Pioneer DJ
Price: $1,699 (in DJTT store)
Release Date: December 2015 (RX); September 2017 (RX2)
Software:
Last Year’s Position: #8 – No change

Pioneer DJ deserves kudos – last year they took their quality XDJ-RX and updated it to the RX2, giving it features that no other standalone player (even CDJs/other XDJs) has. Read DJ Ravine’s review here if you want more details. We think this year sales will continue to grow – unless Pioneer DJ puts out a four-channel version.

#7: Mixdeck Express

Manufacturer: Numark
Price: $499
Release Date: Originally in 2011, an updated model came out at NAMM 2016 (new audio circuitry)
Software: Serato DJ (Intro included), onboard CD / USB playback
Last Year’s Position: #7 – No change

Yes, Numark’s odd standalone unit continues to hold the same spot on the top list. We really would have thought that much newer digital-only standalone units would have dug into the sales of this model, but it looks like playing CDs might still be a factor for some DJs. As we noted last year, this might be the most versatile unit on the lineup in terms of what type of media it can play, and that likely has a big impact on the sales.

#6: Mixtrack Platinum

Manufacturer: Numark
Price: $249 (on Amazon)
Release Date: September 2016
Software: Serato DJ (Intro Included)
Last Year’s Position: Not listed

Numark created a natural followup to their Pro lineup with the Platinum. The on-jog display was a great addition – and likely helped convince Pioneer DJ to add a similar feature on their controller line when designing the DDJ-1000. This is the controller that Numark likely wants to be selling the most of – but two of their other models are still dominating (see below).

#5: Mixtrack Pro 3

Manufacturer: Numark
Price: $149 (on Amazon)
Release Date: May 2015
Software: Serato DJ (Intro Included)
Last Year’s Position: #4 (-1 this year)

Despite our claim last year that we would see the Mixtrack Pro giving way to the Mixtrack Platinum, it still held a higher position, selling nearly double the amount. Sometimes, as the rest of the list shows, having a controller that is notoriously recognizable is more important than features or newness. Also, the $100 price cut this year might have had an impact.

#4: Numark Party Mix

Manufacturer: Numark
Price: $99 (on Amazon)
Release Date: Spring 2016
Software: Virtual DJ LE
Last Year’s Position: #5 (+1 this year)

This $99 dollar controller did even better this year than last on the top 10 list. Here’s what we wrote last year, it still applies:

If you’re a more experienced DJ, it’s easy to forget about the fascinating features that come built-in on budget gear, designed to attract the eye of a much younger user. The Party Mix has a built-in light show– with three lights that shine out of the back of the unit, and additional lighting pulsing along with the beat on the pads.

#3: DDJ-SX2

Manufacturer: Pioneer DJ
Price: $999 (in DJTT store)
Release Date: August 2014
Software: Serato DJ
Last Year’s Position: #2 (-1 this year)

This is the oldest controller on this list that doesn’t have an update, and the reasoning is pretty simple: Pioneer DJ and Serato DJ continue to go in different directions. It’s unlikely we’ll see a new SX – instead, we’ve got the DDJ-1000 for Rekordbox users, and Serato DJ seems to be spending most of their resources partnering with InMusic and Roland.

#2: DDJ-SR/SR2

Manufacturer: Pioneer DJ
Price: $699 (in DJTT store)
Release Date: May 2014 (SR); September 2017 (SR2)
Software: Serato DJ
Last Year’s Position: #3 (+1 this year)

A brand new update to this unit, the DDJ-SR2, likely made the difference in bumping it up to the #2 position this year. We called it out last year – since the original DDJ-SR was over 3.5 years old. It still came as a surprise though, because Pioneer DJ’s moves throughout the year seemed to indicate they were done releasing any more DDJ products that prioritized Serato DJ over their own Rekordbox DJ.