Reviews for Vestax Spin DJ USB Controller

I've been djing since the early 70's...I have seen our dj tools change dramatically over the years.....this controller is truly the best bargain, price wise and quality wise, for the money.....not exactly able to withstand everyday club use, but very capable of performing well for the one or two nights a week mobile jock, which I am now....remember, it still takes talent to work the crowd, and great dj's will find this tool to be a refreshing alternative to hauling around a lot more equipment...

Well I have played with this thing for a day now and I have to admit I was surprised at how good quality of a controller this is. The track pads are sturdy and it is easy to rest on your lap. Microphone is super sensitive but seems to work well. Arrow buttons on controller make it a breeze to cue up songs. Ability to play through computer speakers or audio out it has makes it very convenient as well. As stated the software only works with mac and it is very convenient and easy to use. This thing is very fun to play around with but I would never be seen with it in public like at a venue. All my friends have enjoyed using it as well. Think of this like a beginner instrument if you had been in band, it is great to learn on and at a good price to where you can find out if you should invest more money in better equipment down the road. I am happy with my purchase and will be buying 2 more for newly inspired friends. Very well thought out product.

When I first plugged it in to play, I was not feeling it... Something did not seem right... It was too small it thought.

However, after a few hours of playing around, I now love this little machine. I'm going to Costa Rica to live for a few months and this is going to be perfect to make and record music while abroad.

Set-up is a breeze and to have my entire music library accessible is priceless. You can record, sample, loop, scratch, cue up your music and know BPMs. There is also an online community/forum that seems active.

At first I did not like the sync option, but have learned that this option allow you the freedom to focus your game on adding, innovating and enhancing the music you are making.

This was not created to replace professional DJ equipment, but to get more people involved in making music. This world needs more creative people!

I would recommend this controller to anyone... All old and new school DJs set up!

I have had this usb controller since it came out in the UK and it has been absolutely fantastic for parties! Everybody has enjoyed playing with this and creating professional sounding DJ mixes. Throughly recommended!

So I just got my spin/djay combo in the mail (I was lucky enough to have ordered it before it got back ordered for 3 months!!) anyways here's what I have to say about it. It's very light and toy like, all plastic materials..I think i prefer eq knobs with kill switches over eq faders. I also feel the software is almost too intuative as it resets the eq postions and tempo contols when new songs are loaded to the decks, this makes it very frustrating when you physically see you eq's and speed/tempo contols are set to certain points but the really are set back to defaults. Wavelengths should be added as an upgrade in the near future to the djay softare to give you more of a feel for the tracks while cueing especially when the music is playing really loud in a party type environment. A major question mark for me now is the usb cable..for some reason it is so sensitive that when it gets even the lightest tap or movement it kills the whole set..I mean i had to actually close out djay and restart it because the controller became non-responsive and/or the audio out got reset to cpu as opposed to master. VERY FRUSTRATING!! If i had been spinning an actual gig that would have been horrific. Overall because it's an introduction to the world of dj'ing tool it's bang on for beginners and easy to use. It's very pleasing to the eye as is the software. I am very happy with my purchase and I hope djay will release updated software with more of a professional feel and look. Great job vestax, algoriddim and apple. Oh yeah matching dj headphones would also be a great additon to the set.

I purchased this to use for my 7th & 8th grade dances. I've been playing with it at home and it seems to be perfect, I'm tired of all the cds and they get heavy. HOWEVER I quickly discovered that most of the new music I have from iTunes is DRM protected and cannot be played through this unit. It was my hope to download music for the dances from iTunes but that doesn't seem to be an option. I guess I'll just have to import cds.

I was so intent on getting on of these until I was discouraged by the backorder. However later on that week I just glanced inside my local Apple store and there was one of these sitting on the shelf, and I've never been so quick to grab a product before!

This is a great way to find out if you really have interest in being a DJ. Out of the box you already feel like you can do a lot, and once you start to progress, there are still many things you can do with this that didn't seem possible without the huge upgrade to a $1,000+ set up. A great start for anyone with an interest in DJ'ing!

This is by far the best MIDI controller on the market for the price. The jog wheels are responsive and the sensitivity is adjustable it has a master out to go to powered speakers or to an amp. It has the ability to cue up tracks through monitoring on your headphones. This deck would normally cost about $700 but since apple decided to purchase a ton it looks like were lucky that it is @ at $249... BUY THIS !!!

I have used this rig for 10 gigs this summer. It is just OK. Mic controls are useless, no EQ, output is premaster so keeping levels set is a huge pain in near field situations.
The software is just minimal, TOO MUCH WASTED SCREEN SPACE. Huge latency issue on deck gain controls. Come on you can use a larger deck display font than 6 point! Not everyone is hauling a 30" monitor out on a gig. No waveforms. Just minimal junk. As the title says "It plays music and is cheap"
Oh and you can keep the Toy mic that is supplied... How about a gig bag instead, maybe one that will carry the Spin and the Macbook!??

"Well then why don't you get something better!" you say! Well I did! Want a good deal on a "Spin"?
The point is Apple should have a higher standard for what it sells in it's store!
I thought that was Apples' stock in trade.

Overall, I can't really complain too much. I bought this product to use DJing dances for a high school summer camp. It was a great tool for cuing, mixing, looping and beat matching. Have not used FX or scratching much other than just messing around, but seems like it would sound good with some practice.

My only real complaint is the mic. It is AWFUL!! When turned on it is all static and no voice. I am looking to buy a real full sized mike to use with this in the future. Thankfully I was using a sound board along with my MBP and Spin so I could connect a mic that way.