Virtual Dj Numark - Mixtrack Platinum Fx
| Controller | Price | Jog Display | VDJ Pro Unlock | Best For | |------------|-------|--------------|----------------|-----------| | Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX | $279 | Yes | No (LE only) | Visual feedback lovers | | Pioneer DDJ-200 | $159 | No | No (LE only) | Rekordbox users | | Hercules Inpulse 500 | $299 | No | Yes | Travel/build quality | | Roland DJ-202 | $349 | No | Yes | Drum sequencer fans |
Note: The Mixtrack Platinum FX does not unlock Virtual DJ Pro. Factor $99–$299 for software.
Here is how the controller’s hardware translates to Virtual DJ software: virtual dj numark mixtrack platinum fx
| Hardware Control | Virtual DJ Function | DJ Wisdom |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| LCD Jog Wheels | Show BPM, elapsed time, and waveform. | Touch the metal top to "scratch" (Vinyl mode). Spin the outer rim to "nudge" (Beatmatch). |
| Pitch Faders | Adjust tempo range (±8%, ±16%, etc.). | Hold Shift + Pitch Reset to instantly snap to 0% BPM. |
| FX Paddles (Left/Right) | Left Paddle (Hold): Trigger "Beatgrid Echo."
Right Paddle (Hold): Trigger "Filter + Reverb." | These are analog-style "performance pads." Remap them to "Flanger" or "Phaser" in VDJ settings if you prefer. |
| 4 FX Knobs (Color FX) | Control "Filter," "Dub Echo," "Bitcrusher," or "Noise." | Assign these to VDJ's Built-in FX (e.g., "LFO Filter" or "Roll"). |
| Performance Pads (8 pads) | Hot Cues (Default), Loops (Shift), Samples, Fader Cuts. | Use Pad 5-8 in "Loop" mode to trigger 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 beat rolls instantly. |
Unlike basic controllers, the Mixtrack Platinum FX has two high-resolution LCD screens built into the jog wheels. | Controller | Price | Jog Display |
If your screens show "Numark" but not track data:
| Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | No sound from headphones | Go to VDJ Settings > Audio. Set "Output" to Master, "Headphones" to your laptop's headphone jack (or a separate USB sound card). | | Jog wheels feel laggy | Reduce latency: Settings > Options > Latency -> set to 5ms or lower (if your CPU can handle it). | | Pads light up wrong color | VDJ uses RGB mapping. Right-click a pad > "Pad Editor" > change "Color" to Red (Hot Cue), Blue (Loop), Yellow (Roll). | FX paddles are not analog – They send
To truly unlock the potential of this pair, you must understand how the physical knobs translate to Virtual DJ’s engine.