{"id":2113,"date":"2022-07-31T15:51:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-31T15:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spinbad.com\/?p=2113"},"modified":"2022-11-17T19:08:49","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T19:08:49","slug":"2-channel-vs-4-channel-dj-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spinbad.com\/2-channel-vs-4-channel-dj-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Channel vs 4 Channel DJ Controller (Explained!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The critical differences between two-channel and four-channel DJ controllers are that two tracks can be mixed on a two-channel DJ controller. A 4 channel controller has additional inputs, allowing for more flexibility, including mixing four songs simultaneously.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re just starting your DJ journey or looking to upgrade your current setup, you might wonder what the differences are between a two-channel and a four-channel DJ controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To a beginner who doesn’t know what a channel is, don’t worry. I had no idea either when I started, so here’s the lowdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Do Channels Mean On A Mixer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Channels are the number of inputs, or ‘tracks<\/strong>,’ available for you to mix from. Each channel has a fader<\/strong> and buttons<\/strong> for trim\/gain<\/strong>, high<\/strong>, mid<\/strong>, and bass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Each track or sound you want to play must be loaded onto a channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can put effects on each channel individually or on the master output so that each channel has the same results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is The Difference Between A 2 Channel And a 4 Channel DJ controller?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two-channel controllers are the same as any other setup with two inputs<\/strong>. The jog wheel on each side is equivalent to a deck if we’re discussing CDJs or turntables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Everything is integrated within the one controller, so unless you want to connect more hardware, you don’t need any other DJ equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two-channel controllers have a smaller footprint, so they’re great for home use. They’re easier to transport and cost considerably less than the 4 deck versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The larger four-channel controllers have four input ports<\/strong>. You can increase the number of devices by adding CDJs, digital devices, or turntables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Many Channels Do You Need On A DJ Controller?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This depends on how many input sources you have. Each source needs its own channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suppose you’re going to be using more than two devices. In that case, it’s easier to have everything hooked up to your mixer or DJ controller without having to keep unplugging something and hooking something else up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Use A 4 Channel DJ Controller?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Select what you want to play and load it to a channel from your DJ software or USB stick if your controller has a USB port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When starting, you’ll probably be selecting complete tracks (songs) to mix from A<\/strong> to B<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you get more experienced, you can get creative and mix individual components such as an acapella on top of an instrumental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 4 channel controller gives you control of 4 input sources, let’s call them deck A<\/strong>, B<\/strong>, C<\/strong>, and D<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your setup could be a CDJ deck assigned to A<\/strong>, a USB stick assigned to B<\/strong>, your DJ software to C<\/strong>, and a turntable to D<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can control all four channels by switching between A\/B <\/strong>on one side and C\/D<\/strong> on the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mix each source in and out using the line faders and left jog wheel <\/strong>for channels A <\/strong>& B<\/strong> and right jog wheel <\/strong>for channels C<\/strong> & D<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can You Do With a 4 Channel Mixer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Four-channel mixers are where your creativity and mixing come to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These higher-spec mixers offer various effects such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n