For many DJs, one of the best Pioneer DJ controllers and a laptop ... Virtual DJ rather than Pioneer’s software Rekordbox, you’ll need to consider which DDJ unit works with your software.

The overall look and layout isn’t terribly dissimilar from original Pioneer DJ DDJ-200, which it’s effectively replacing. It manages to look quite a bit more refined thanks to its less-garish lighting ...

Drawing on years of experience crafting DJ setups, these are the items you need for the ultimate set, including our top 3 picks.