If you’re looking for a brilliant beginner/hobbyist two-channel DJ controller, look no further: the DDJ-400 is the perfect place to start, while offering a lot of the functions you’ll find on more expensive CDJ-style controllers. The part-rubberised touch-capacitive jogwheels spin nicely and are very responsive, even if they don’t have the weight of those found on pro-level gear.
While this controller is virtually all plastic, it doesn’t feel ultra-plasticky – unlike some cheaper options. The pads are also nicely tactile. It’s nearly £100 more expensive than the DDJ-200, which really