![]() 2 channel strips, each with 45mm volume faders, 3-band EQ knobs with center detent, and headphone cue buttons.Non-replaceable 45mm crossfader (crossfader curve adjustable in the software).Some final design notes: The faceplate labels the multifunction controls well, including their Shift functions in red type, and the rubber feet on the units bottom do an unusually effective job in hold the controller in place on a flat surface. Yet both their tops and their side feel very grippy, and their red LED circle around the top edge doesn’t hurt in the dark, either. ![]() They lie nearly flat against the surface and take up less space overall. The jog wheels score both form and function points for being smaller than older models in both height and diameter. As with all pads, just don’t be too timid with them if you tap really lightly, they may not trigger. They are very responsive, able to be played with two finger in rapid-fire style. They have more give to them than pads on other controllers like the Maschine or QuNeo, which is just a matter of preference. Owing to Numark’s association with Akai, the pads feel and perform truly professionally. However, the highlights of the Mixtrack Pro II’s controls have to be the drum pads and the jog wheels. Though I would not classify it as “cheap” per se, the chassis is all plastic, as are the knob and fader caps, and the faders and FX encoders feel a little more loosely connected than on obvious high-end units, such as the fellow Serato DJ controller, the Pioneer DDJ-SX. So the extra space needed on the right-hand side for protruding headphone connections may be a concern depending on the size of your workspace.ĭespite the “Pro” moniker, the components of this controller may not qualify it as truly professional-grade for rigorous traveling DJ schedules. The Mixtrack Pro II feels compact and very portable at 4.7 pounds, but it is wider from side to side than many controllers, the Kontrol S2 being one example. That may not matter to some, but could be disconcerting to other DJs who are accustomed to having other gear on either side of their controller. Additional mappings are already available for Virtual DJ Pro 7 and Traktor Pro 2.6 from Numark’s site.īesides the 16 total pads, the Mixtrack Pro II features more streamlined jog wheels that take up less surface area, and it has moved the mic and headphone connections to the right-hand side. Now tricked out with a slicker design that incorporates rubber backlit drum pads, the Mixtrack Pro II caters to the new feature set of Serato DJ Intro (included) and Serato DJ (requires $129 upgrade), but also works as a standard MIDI controller over USB for any MIDI software. That’s what Numark has done with the Mixtrack Pro II, a welcome upgrade from the original model that began life a couple of years ago as a Virtual DJ controller. If only we DJs were a little more like the controllers we use, once we got a little old and less relevant, our corporate benefactors could step in an bless us with a rejuvenating update. BUILD QUALITY AND DESIGN Numark's old Mixtrack (left) next to the Mixtrack Pro II An upgrade path to Serato DJ and mappings for other software mean the controller can progress along with the user. The Bottom Line: What may otherwise be a fairly standard all-in-one controller gets an injection of excitement by way of the 16 MPC-style pads that rule over the looping, sampling and cueing aspects of the Mixtrack Pro II. Knobs and faders not quite as sturdy as high-end units. Odd orientation of connections on the right-hand side. Traktor Pro 2.6 and VirtualDJ Pro maps available. Standard MIDI over USB for use in any software. Sleeker design includes smaller jog wheels. The Good: Sixteen high-quality drum-style pads with different layers of functionality. Ships with: Serato DJ Intro, USB cable, user guideĭimensions: 10.4 x 18.3 x 2.0 inches (26.4 x 46.5 x 5.1 cm) ![]() Price (MSRP): $399 MSRP, $299 (common retail price) Reviewed: Numark Mixtrack Pro II Controller for Serato DJ/DJ Intro ( official site) ![]() Out-of-the-box integration with Serato DJ Intro and maps for other software make it a formidable controller – read our full review inside. This clear improvement over the original ditches stiff buttons and giant jog wheels for a sleeker design, including 16 inviting MPC-style pads for playing your samples, loops, and cue points. The parade of compact, affordable, all-in-one controllers marches on with the Numark Mixtrack Pro II taking the spotlight.
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