Help finding a midi controller

[salford1986]

Hello been djing for 9 years now and currently djing in a bar. I'm looking to get a midi controller to work with virtual Dj. I have never used a midi controller before before but djing for 9 years workin with virtual Dj I have a good idea what you can do with them. Trouble is I don't know which one to get I have been looking at the pioneer ddj ergo v, looks smart and apparently aimed for beginners on midi's but looks like its aimed at bedroom dj's house party's etc. I haven't got a clue what to be looking for my budget is about £500 an want something that works well with virtual Dj so I use loops, samples etc.

Another question is what make should i be going for, is pioneer the best (I know there the most expensive!) but asking as its got a good a sound and looks durable. Let me know what you think I should start with, don't want anything to bedroom type midi....would even look at getting CD mixers that can be hooked up to virtual Dj

[spanglecreations]

Hi there ! i have been djing clubs & mobile scene for the last 16 years & have never used a controller untill the last couple of weeks, i didint want to go out & spend a forture on one so i brought hercules one , i had some issues getting it to work with virtual dj at the start but it works a treat now ( thanks to some help from a few guys on this site ) But the hercules controllers are not bad value for the money .

[Excalibur]

You're spoilt for choice nowadays. Best bet is to get into a dealer's shop and have a play. Because I like a four channel mixer, I went for the VMS 4.1 If two channels is enough, look at a Denon 3000. If you want to go cheaper, there are still many reliable ones available.