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A good starting point for effects on a budget. Plenty of connections, decent sound quality and some interesting effects.

The new Gemini CDT-05 is both a CD and vinyl turntable with cue points, token effects to play with and a superb CD scratch sound. It's a space-saving innovation.

A three-channel mixer with great effects that can add some controlled flare to your mix. The sound quality is pretty good for the price and it features digital faders.

High quality digital sound and EQ, innovative BPM effects and sampler section. Only two channels and no connections for club systems.

A classic - easy to use DJ effects makes the Pioneer DJM-600S a fave with DJs to this day. It's not got the cleanest sound though.

The Allen & Heath Xone:62 has effects routing, great twin filters and awesome sound quality. One for clubs and adventurous bedroom DJs.

The PMC-08 Pro is loaded with connections, featuring two advanced effects loops. It also has outstanding sound from two EQ modes, plus a smooth adjustable crossfader.

The new mixer from Alesis fuses studio quality sound with the convenience of iPod recording.

NI release a new virtual vinyl system called Traktor Scratch, which has a fancy new interface which is also available independantly.