DJ controllers come in all shapes, sizes, and colors along with different price tags that are backed by different companies. Epsilon is a lesser known brand to DJTT but today we got word of their colored release of their QUAD-MIX controller, which is now available in white. Along the same lines as our recent article regarding the Pioneer We-GO3, this controller is one that beginners and less experienced DJs might want to get their hands on. Read more about the QUAD-MIX from Epsilon and why it is a worthwhile investment for younger DJs.
Four Channel Mixing with Various Control
The Quad-Mix controller is a four channel NIDI device that is native to VirtualDJ. This device features four faders for each deck along with full-kill EQ rotary knobs. There are eight additional rotary knobs available for effect parameters and sample control. Now a controller wouldn’t be much fun if it didn’t have any buttons to press. There are eight hot cues and sample pads available with sample select knobs for hot cueing and sampling inside the software.
Along with knobs to turn and buttons to push, the QUAD-MIX offers torque adjustment for touch wheel sensitivity and a scratch on/off mode for each jog wheel. This is your standard mixing console so you can expect to find 100% pitch control, key lock, play/pause, cue, and sync functionality. As far as the sound card goes there are dual master outputs (XLR and RCA) with a 16 bit USB 2.0 – 4 in / 4 out interface.
The Bottom Line
The QUAD-MIX controller is good for what it’s worth. Aluminum knobs, basic mixing functionality, and it is fully midi. For $349 the user gets a fully functional device that has a more traditional layout than other controllers in its price range. While the color option may not be too convincing, the capabilities this controller holds should be. As a DJ starting out or even intermediate DJs, controllers like the QUAD-MIX offer, essentially, a play-dough set for DJing.
While this controller does come fully mapped to VirtualDJ, I would recommend DJs who purchase this controller to dive into the MIDI and create a custom mapping for the controller. One way I learned MIDI mapping and TSIs was by starting out on a basic controller, only mapped to VirtualDJ, and creating a mapping for Traktor which I uploaded to the DJTT mapping site where it was downloaded by other DJs in the community. (Even though it was for a cheaper controller.) The QUAD-MIX should definitely be considered for the novice DJ who wants something to practice mixing on and something to develop their mapping skills with.
The QUAD-MIX is available in white and black for $349.
Do you think controllers like the QUAD-MIX are worth investing in as a novice DJ or should money be saved for something more “professional?”
