NumarkParty Mix II DJ Controller with Lights, 2 Decks, Mixer, Audio Interface and Serato Lite

When combined with the Serato software, this is a surprisingly powerful tool for new DJs. Got this for my daughter to experiment with flexing her DJ muscles, but I find myself dinking around with it whenever I have a spare minute. Pretty fun, tactile, great software, and it has a light show - what could be better!

The Numark Party Mix is excellent for children who are exploring and learning how to DJ. It’s incredibly user-friendly, making it easy for beginners to get the hang of mixing and creating music. The controller works seamlessly with the provided software, allowing for a smooth setup and an enjoyable experience.What I love most is the built-in light show, which adds an exciting visual element to any session. This feature really enhances the overall experience and keeps young DJs engaged.I highly recommend the Numark Party Mix for anyone starting their DJ journey—it's a fantastic tool for developing skills and having fun!

So I read a lot of reviews and was hesitant. I saw mixed reviews but I saw a lot of reviews on how it was decent for the price and if you’re a beginner. I am a complete beginner to DJing and have not touched a board in my life, I was extremely excited to get this one and start going at it. I will say my review is an honest 4/5 stars after 24 hours. It has been easy to navigate the board and know the basics, it’s a lightweight board that’s maybe 18” so it’s not your big fancy board and some that knows what they are doing might think this board is too simple. For beginners this board is a lot of fun it’s super cool and the lights on it add to the show. The hardest part is finding a software that works for you and finding out how to link the board to the software, for me VirtualDJ has been the best so far. Anyways, for beginners this board is perfect and should last a little bit before you wanna advance up to a new board.

What can I say, this is a great novice mixer. In college I was a Technics MK1200 and Numark guy. That was a super long time ago. Having experience with Numark products it was a natural choice when I wanted to get back into mixing AND teaching my 10 year-old how to spin the virtual wheels of steel. This console hasn't disappointed.BUT oh I wish I had researched all of the software that claims to be compatible. Here is the short story: not all software is compatible with the computer operating systems listed. Saying the software works with MacOS or Windows 10/11 is slightly misleading. The software may be generally compatible with an OS but not specifically compatible with that OS on a particular computer device. The sound card may not be supported, or you may need more RAM, or in some cases the chipset isn't supported.This was a WTF moment for me. I tried every software platform that is claimed to be compatible with this mixer and found hiccup and glitch time and again.I advise knowing the software's system requirements before buying any mixer. Then once you know your device will work with the software shop for a board. I'm very happy with this mixer. But I'm not happy that to get the full experience of the available software I had to buy another computer. That was my solution. There are other solutions. I personally like an excuse to get a new computer. But not everyone wants to make that kind of investment for a starter mix board and a basement hobby.

So much fun!

Bought this new but it came already opened with the stickers stuck to the board and all of the cables, instructions, and everything missing. Tape cut, no cardboard even to secure it in the box just the board

It's decent, but unfortunately this does not work with virtual dj. I was informed it would. So I will be returning this now.

Bought this so I could do a Sock Hop for our HOA's Social Committee. It's easy to set up and is immediately recognized by my PC laptop and the DJ software that I am using. Serato DJ Lite is included with this controller. However, I am using Mixxx DJ software and it works very well with this controller.The party lights only work with the Serato software if you want them to change with the beat of the music. I just turn them off.The scratch pads work smoothly, but have just a little bit of 'bounce' when trying to cue up a track: You cue it to the exact spot you want, then when you remove your finger, it 'bounces back' a tiny bit. It's not significant, but if you were a pro it would be quite annoying. For the amateur, it's really not a problem.I wish the cross fader had a touch more resistance to it to make slower fades a bit smoother. But, again, for an amateur, it's really not a problem.This controller is fun to use, and if you are just beginning to DJ it's a great learning tool for a very low price. As you advance, a more expensive controller with more features and higher quality components will be appreciated even more.