Top 11 Best DJ Controller Brands On The Market
DJ controllers are the all-in-one instruments of choice for amateur and professional DJs alike. With any kind of musical instrument, investing in a reliable, high-quality controller will help ensure the longevity of your equipment and the enjoyment of your art.
Whether we choose to incorporate a computer into our DJ setup or not, having a physical controller to touch and play is invaluable for an immersive DJing experience.
Because DJ controllers are so important, it comes as no surprise that there are so many options out there.
The brand is far from the most important aspect of a controller. However, knowing the top brands can be useful when it comes time to pick up your first or next DJ controller. In this article, I'll share my take on the top DJ controller brands.
Though obviously subjective and prone to biases, I've done my best to list out these brands based on the following metrics (in no particular order):
- Company reputation
- Performance of the DJ controllers
- Longevity of the DJ controllers
- Variety of DJ controllers available
- Accessibility of the DJ controllers (how easy they are to find/buy)
- The company must currently be in operation
With all that being said, let's list out the brands.
The top 11 best DJ controller brands are:
Let's get into each of these brands in greater detail and explain why they belong in the top 11 best DJ controller brands. I'll share their country of origin, a bit of history, an example of a notable controller, and a link to their official website.
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Pioneer
Official website: pioneerdj.com
Pioneer is also featured in the following My New Microphone articles:
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Hercules
Official website: hercules.com
Parent company: Guillemot Corporation
Denon
Official website: denon.com
Parent company: Sound United LLC.
Denon is also featured in the following My New Microphone articles:
• Top 11 Best AV Receiver Brands In The World
• Top 11 Best Soundbar Brands On The Market
Rane
Official website: rane.com
Reloop
Official website: reloop.com
Numark
Official website: numark.com
Parent company: inMusic
Roland
Official website: roland.com
Roland is also featured in the following My New Microphone articles:
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Native Instruments
Official Website: native-instruments.com
Native Instruments is also featured in the following My New Microphone articles:
• Top 11 Best MIDI Controller Brands In The World
• Top 11 Best Virtual/Software Instrument Plugin Brands
Gemini
Official website: geminisound.com
Mixars
Official website: mixars.com
Behringer
Official Website: behringer.com
Parent Company: Music Tribe
Behringer is also featured in the following My New Microphone articles:
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