I use Virtual DJ and it seems to do everything I need to do without the controller. I have no problem using the mouse, actually I think it's pretty quick. I can select and cue songs in seconds, and I don't need another piece of equipment. As a dedicated DJ, I can see but for a karaoke host, please explain the advantage of having this.

Tactile control. You can not activate more than one thing at a time on screen with a mouse. Here you can use the cross fader, the volume control, sync a song, and basic smooth the syncing of your music tasks with real controls versus virtual ones.

Its small, light weight, easy to set up, and very inexpensive. Why wouldn't you want actual controls?

Isn't this interesting...

Now this is for those KJ's that like to dance mix and add a bit of spice to the night. If this isn't you, disregard.

I position myself as primarily 'music entertainment', and what that means is that I'm going to try and entertain everyone at some point.. not just the singers. I will take a song request, and I try to make the filler music interesting.

Now, I like tactile control, and I have a full DJ controller that I use when I'm straight Dee Jaying, but for my karaoke nights I don't really need all of that. Access to a tactile cross fader, volume controls and the ability to pre fade listen is really all I need. For that reason I picked up the Numark DJ2go for $40 on ebay.

http://www.numark.com/product/dj2go

Retail price is $69.99 so even there, its still a great deal.

I've used it a couple of times over the last week and wow, I'm loving it. No need to take in my bulky NS6. I'm up and running much faster and take down is much easier as well.

It works instantly with Virtual DJ Pro, and I have found it very responsive. Easier than a mouse to load and cue songs, it keeps that professional touch and cue feel to your presentation while offering a lot of convenience in portability... and its fun too!

Does anyone know if it works with the free version of Virtual DJ 7? I'd like to try it out before I have to buy the Pro version of the software. And I don't like the included Virtual DJ Lite that's included.

What's wrong with the dj lite? It's got to be better than the free version.

That's right controllers are NOT compatible with the free version of VDJ, nor are external sound cards. You need VDJ pro, which I use to make my living so the $299 for me was hardly an issue.

To use a headphone with the DJ2go you will need VDJ pro. Go to config>Sound set up> Advanced config. You will need a USB to headphone jack that you can get for like $3.99 or you can use an external sound card with a headphone jack. I'm assuming you're using a livesound board with a usb connection. Designate your livesound board as 'master' and the headphones jack as 'headphones' and then you can PFL.

**Note to Numark** Seriously??!! A controller without a headphone jack?? Now I realize that it's only an entry level controller but still, it should have one. You made this controller to only be fully compatible with Virtual DJ PRO software yet there's nothing "PRO" about this controller. By the way, where's the headphone jack??