ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System, user reviews, user ratings, user comments, alternatives, features etc.

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The ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System is a beginners DJ console. We’ll go over the features and facts a bit later on, but first, here’s a few user comments . . “Fantastic piece of gear, perfect for beginner DJs!” . . . read more (by corporation “corporation”, Amazon).

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Contents:- Features, Pros/Cons, In use, Alternatives, Accessories, User feedback, Summary.

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“This product is GREAT” . . . read more (by T. Thompson- Kinney “DJ Spasmodic” , Amazon).

“quality is very good” . . . read more (by Peter Dougherty , Amazon).

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ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System Features

The ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System can ccess your entire digital library with support for M4A, AIFF, WAV, MP3, FLAC and OGG audio files as well as iTunes library. It is a two-deck controller with volume, three-band EQ, pitch controls, and scratch wheel for each deck. It has large, touch-sensitive scratch wheels, works with both Mac and PC, includes MixVibes Cross LE DJ software. It has a USB connection, cues and scratching are possible, plus auto beat-matching, looping, and record and play your mixes. Comes with USB cable.

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ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System Pros/Cons.

Pros.

The ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System gets a reasonably good 3.7 overall user rating from 42 customer reviews, and is said to feel “well-built” (even though being made of plastic), and users say that the hardware device can be used to control any MIDI-compatible DJ software including Traktor, Virtual DJ, Mixxx, DJay and more. The jog wheels are said to be “great” by one user, and overall, users rate it a excellent value for money for a beginner at DJing.

Cons.

One of the customer complaints was that the ION Audio iCUE3 needs an audio interface, since it doesn’t come with one. However, this can be regarded as a positive point, giving the user the choice of quality and price of audio interface, from the one built-in to the laptop, all the way up to high-quality devices.

One user said that while it works well with some earlier Mac opperating systems, more recent ones can give problems with the linkage between hardware and software. Another user said that it did not work with Windows 7.

One user mentioned having problems with the jog-wheel, but the other 40 users didn’t have this problem. A small number of users say that the software won’t work properly, but a much larger number of users say that it works fine.

While a few users say that it doesn’t work because the software is never updated, another user said that the software update he got, fixed a minor problem so it works even better.

A few users say that they found it difficult to understand and use, but a larger number say how quick it is to install and how easy it is to use.

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ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System in use

The iCUE3 is said to be great to use for a beginner, by the majority of the user reviews.

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Alternatives to the ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System

The Alternatives to the ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System include the Hercules DJ Control MP3 e2 (see our product report on that), which is only slightly more expensive than the ION, but gets a better user rating from more users. The Numark MIXTRACK DJ Software Controller, gets a very good 4.3 user ratings from 33 users, and although slightly more expensive than the iCUE3, gets a better user rating. You would have to buy a soundcard to get the full benefits from using either of these.

Priced above the Hercules MP3 e2, is the Hercules DJ Console MK4, which gets a good 4.1 overall user rating from 10 users. It has built-in audio in and out (so no soundcard needed) and gets good user reviews. If you want something better, Hercules also make the RMX (see our product report on that).

Is a DJ console right for your needs?

As well as comparing different DJ consoles, you can ask yourself if a DJ console is the most suitable equipment for your needs. The obvious alternative is a hardware setup, with either vinyl decks or CD decks, with a DJ mixer. If you are going to be scratching then vinyl is best. Have a think about what kind of DJing you will want to be doing. If cost is the most important issue, then a DJ console like the ION, will almost certainly be a lot cheaper than CD or vinyl-based alternatives.

Another consideration is your music collection. It makes sense to use music you already own, and while it is easy to transfer vinyl and CD’s to mp3′s it is not realistic to transfer mp3′s to vinyl. It might be cheaper to buy new music as mp3′s than other formats, unless you are especially interested in old used records. Searching through music is obviously very different with different equipment, as good DJ software can instantly search huge numbers of mp3′s for track title (or partial title), artist, genre, BPM etc, but looking through physical records or CD’s is a very different matter, and if you need to have access to a large amount of music, transportation is important too. A DJ console such as the ION, is suitable for anyone starting DJing or starting with DJing mp3′s.

See our more detailed guide to choosing the best DJ setup for your needs.

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Accessories for the ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System

The Accessories for the ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System include buying better DJ software (check that it is compatable before buying), such as Traktor (excellent dedicated DJ software), or Virtual DJ (cheaper DJ software) that the ION can control (via MIDI mapping).

You might also need DJ headphones, audio cables, a dynamic microphone, a microphone stand, and of course mp3′s. Other possible accessories include a PA system and a laptop stand.

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ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System user feedback

Here’s some more user comments from consumer reports by people who’ve used the ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System in practice . . .

“This little gadget is Awesome!” . . . read more (by Travis Quinn, Amazon).

“I love this thing!” . . . read more (by Stephen L. Savarimuthu “sk8heaven27″, Amazon).

“Great for beginners” . . . read more (by Gangsta Geek , Amazon).

“I love it” . . . read more (by Keith, Amazon).

“absolutely thrilled ” . . . read more (by A. Cusick , Amazon).

“Good for beginners” . . . read more (by DJ Sega , Amazon).

“Well worth the money” . . . read more (by J No , Amazon).

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ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System Summary

In summary, the ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System is well-rated by most users, so why not check the current Amazon price of the ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System , or see above for alternatives.

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