Review: Vestax Typhoon

2 Reviews:

Review by	Digital Dj Tips
Submitted on	2011-01-28 08:42:14
This is a capable and well thought-out unit that should serve beginning, occasional or home DJs well. The controls are all good, although the overall construction is befitting of its price-point, being basically plastic. Thus you wouldn’t expect the Typhoon to stand up to the rigours of life on the road – although a flight case would prolong its life were it to be used in this capacity. Its competitors in the Traktor controller market are the new Numark Mixtrack (still cheaper even once you’ve bought a soundcard for it) and Vestax’s own VCI-100 (but this works our considerably more expensive as you need a soundcard too. It is pro gear, though). In the Virtual DJ arena the main competitor that springs to mind is the Hercules RMX, which is a well-built (although clunky) controller that has many fans.

Review by	DjBooth.net
Submitted on	2011-01-28 08:41:20
At the end of the day, the Vestax Typhoon is highly recommended for Beginner DJ’s and DJ’s on the go who want a compact DJ setup. It’s ideal for someone who wants to become a DJ but isn’t really sure as to the extent they would like to get involved. The setup process was extremely simple and the price is very affordable. However, due to its plastic construction the Typhoon may not be a good choice for mobile DJs who expect their equipment to take abuse while on the road. Turntablists and serious professionals may also want to look elsewhere as the device is clearly not scratch-friendly (with audio delays and less-than-stellar faders) and it’s void of some features and benefits that a full 3+ piece setup would provide. That being said, this would be a great introductory setup for beginner DJs on a budget who are more interested in mixing tracks rather than beat juggling or scratching.