Numark Mixtrack Pro FX

First Impressions:
The Mixtrack Pro FX is aiming at a beginner's level DJ, that being said, this is a really high quality and I would expect that you could even bring this controller to live shows.
The Mixtrack Pro FX has the large Jogwheel (6") and long fader-distances for the pitch sliders. This makes it really easy to scratch, adjust loops for the same pitch, and to adjust beats per minute.
The first impression is that this is a really good choice for beginners who want to get into DJ'ing.

Use:
The use of the controller is very intuitive, all controls (play, cue, etc) are where you would expect to find them and they are mirrorred for each deck. The EQ (three-band) and effects are working well and the effect paddles where you can switch on effect (move the paddles in up-position) or only have the effect on momentarily by holding the paddle down. The drawback with the effects is, that while you have six effects on the controller, you can only choose one at a time! This one effect will be applied for both decks, so you cannot have different effects on the two decks at the same time! Still, it is easy to add the effect and change between the effects, so I do not feel this as a major limitation, though I thought that I would have.
The controller has eight performance pads, however, be aware that only four performance pads available with Serato DJ Lite, you would have to upgrade to Serato DJ Pro to use all eight pads as performance pads.
The most exciting of the performance pads is the fader cuts, this allows you to rythmically mute the sound. This is simple little function that can make you sound like a DJ scratching, before you have even learned the proper scratching technique. A nice gimmic.
The rest of the functions include a locking function for the key of the loop or song, preventing key-changes when you change the beats per minute of the song. You can easily arrange loops and cue them to start at different positions.

In conclusion:
This is a very good choice for beginners - it offers a good quality controller for the money. It is even possible to open more functions on the Mixtrack Pro FX with Serato DJ Pro, however, you will not have access to four decks with the Mixtrack Pro FX and Serato DJ Pro. Still, the quality you are getting for the money with the Pro FX is very good. This is a system that will cover your needs, especially if you are not a professional and will only be DJ'ing at home or occasionally at parties.

Really sturdy and compact, definitely recommend it for beginners. Whole layout and easy to understand controls makes it really easy get used to it in case you're switching from a different controller or just learning. It is a MUST if you're into Hip Hop DJing or scratch DJing and you're looking for a budget DJ controller. Best for its price!

P.S. At the end, this is a starter controller! Keep that in mind, there is only 2 decks and pretty basic but still useful fx buttons. The mid-knob are definitely could've been designed in a more useful way.

Nachdem es für meinen alten Controller keinen Treiber mehr gibt habe ich umgerüstet. Unter Win 10 eigentlich keine Probleme. Die Fader laufen gut , etwas stramm aber das gibt sich mit der Zeit, typisch Numark. Der Pitch Fader erste Sahne , gleitet super. Man muss sich etwas Umstellen, wenn man von M-Audio kommt wegen der Doppelbelegung der Tasten. An der Soundkarte gibt es nix zu meckern , da kommt genug Dampf raus. Auch der Pegel für den Kopfhörer ist bestens.

Software:
Serato die Katastrophe , weder die Demo Light noch die Pro Light bekommt man richtig zum laufen. Da hat sich Numark keinen gefallen getan . Umstieg auf Virtual DJ , Demo geladen , Stecker rein , läuft ohne Probleme auf anhieb.

Fazit:
Für den Preis geht das vollkommen in Ordnung , von mir eine Kaufempfehlung. Eine anständige Bedienungsanleitung wäre nicht schlecht . Das scheint wohl allgemein der Trend zu sein , such dir alles selber.

Update nach einen Jahr, er zeigt kein Schwächen mit Virtual Dj Home Plus. Fader laufen immer noch super.

Nach zwei Jahren hab ich mir einen zweiten gekauft für das Podcast Studio und einen Kopfhörerverstärker für das Live Case. Die neuen Kopfhörer brauchten dann doch mehr Pegel.
Nachtrag 2023 . Spielt immer noch Spitze. Das Miro geht direkt zum Ausgang, in VDJ kann man nichts einstellen und der Controller bietet auch nichts an, wie bei anderen Modellen. Man hab ich mit Tod gesucht im Netz. Da fehlt mir wenigstens ein Schalter , also Mikro mit Schalter kaufen oder kleinen Mixer.