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Controller Clinic #18: Can I DJ Weddings & Bars With The Novation Twitch?

Novation Twitch

The Novation Twitch is a cool, modern controller with lots of performance features… but is it appropriate for a bar or wedding DJ?

Digital DJ Tips reader Scott writes: “I am looking at purchasing my first controller and although I am familiar with Ableton I am new to DJing. I have friends who are turntablists but at heart I think I am a controllerist. I would like to get out there and DJ to a crowd ASAP – maybe even bars and weddings, as I love music although it would be useful to make some extra cash.

“Originally I had thought the Denon DJ MC2000, but decided the extra input backup and levels on the Denon DJ MC3000 would be a better choice. My dilemma is that I like the idea of the Novation Twitch and its features but I am concerned that this may not be as applicable to the type of crowds I hope to entertain.

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Controller Clinic #2: Traktor Kontrol S2 vs Denon DJ MC3000

Denon DJ MC3000

The Denon DJ MC3000: How does it compare to the Traktor Kontrol S2?

Reader Nhan Nguyen writes: “I am not too sure which controller to settle on. I’ve considered a few (I wanted the Pioneer ERGO-V but I’ve concluded it’s too much of a toy).

So it’s now Traktor Kontrol S2 vs Denon DJ MC3000. I’ve got Traktor Pro 2 so I am only going to use Traktor Pro 2. The Kontrol S2 seems better designed, but the 3000 offers more. Which do you think is better?

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