DJ Tips: How to Tell the 3 Types of Jogwheel on DJ Equipment Apart
Jogwheels are an essential part of DJ equipment, from vinyl turntables to the CDJs and controllers you often see in clubs and at music festivals. To help you picture which type of jogwheel suits you, whether you're already working as a DJ or on your way there, let's look at these 3 kinds of jogwheel with Muse Inc!
1. CAPACITIVE JOGWHEELS
Most controllers on the market use capacitive jogwheels, because they're cheap to make and less likely to break than the other types. Their biggest drawback, though, is that they're too sensitive, which can stop the music by accident when DJs use vinyl mode. Gear with capacitive jogwheels includes the Denon DJ Prime 4 (coming soon to Muse Inc), the Numark Mixtrack Platinum, the DDJ-SZ2…
2. MECHANICAL JOGWHEELS
This is the type you usually find on Pioneer's CDJ range. The top of a mechanical jogwheel needs a certain amount of pressure before it activates, which avoids the accidental stops you get with capacitive jogwheels. Mechanical jogwheels break easily with heavy use.
3. MOTORISED JOGWHEELS
This type of jogwheel was around before modern DJ gear existed and is still used today. Many DJs turn to motorised jogwheels to get the feel of scratching on a real platter. Mastering this kind of jogwheel is also a big challenge for anyone used to playing on controllers or CDJs.
All three let you move through a track or scratch, but each type has its own pros and cons in use. It's one more thing you may want to keep in mind when choosing the right DJ equipment for you.
Source: Viet Nam Sound
