ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System

by ION Audio

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 12 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002S53CN2
• Item model number: ICUE3
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,790 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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  Musical Instruments > DJ, Electronic Music & Karaoke > DJ Equipment > Mixers

• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 30, 2004

Product Description

Product Description

DISCOVER DJ is the easiest way to become a DJ. This computer-DJ package is perfect for anyone from people wanting to be a DJ to music lovers who have never tried DJing before. The DJ system harnesses the processing power of your Mac or PC and enables you to DJ parties, events and even clubs using the music that is already on your computer. DISCOVER DJ consists of a hardware DJ control surface with a convenient, standard USB connection and powerful MixVibes CROSS LE performance DJ software.

The easiest way to become a DJ. Click to enlarge.

USB-powered controller works with Mac and PC computers.

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Be the DJ!

DJ With Your Computer
You can mix and scratch your music, including your iTunes Music Libraries using two large performance platters and a central mixer section with a crossfader, buttons and knobs. DISCOVER DJ is laid out in to carefully recreate the two-decks-and-a-mixer setup that professional DJs prefer. On screen, the MixVibes CROSS LE software is a virtual extension of the DISCOVER DJ hardware, with two decks. Just load your tracks to either Deck A or Deck B, and then control it, cueing up the start point, performing advanced transitions and even scratching.

Familiar, DJ-Friendly Controls
DISCOVER DJ has complete DJ controls such as pitching the music up and down so you can perfectly match the tempo or BPM between tracks and create seamless mixes. The system also has an automatic beat-matching feature that takes the guesswork out of this tricky piece of DJing. Bass and treble control enable you to shape your sound with ease. You can easily extend the mix by looping your favorite parts of their tracks. Yet, with all of this power and capabilities, DISCOVER DJ is easy enough for virtually anyone to learn on. You can even record, play back and share your performances thanks to recording capability.

Cross-Platform Compatibility
DISCOVER DJ works with Mac and PC computers. Its hardware component connects via USB and does not require a power adapter.

DISCOVER DJ Features

• Includes everything you need to DJ with your computer
• Large touch-sensitive scratch wheels for natural scratch feel
• Crossfader enables you to mix between songs
• Perfect your sound with Bass and Treble controls
• Automatically matches tempo from one song to the next
• Record and share your DJ performances
• Extend the mix by looping your favorite parts
• Plug-and-play USB connection requires no drivers or power adapter
• Easy-to-use MixVibes Cross LE DJ software included
• Perform with the music in your iTunes music library
• M4A, AIFF, WAV, MP3, FLAC and OGG audio file support

What's in the Box
DISCOVER DJ USB DJ controller, Software CD, USB cable, Quick start guide

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic piece of gear, perfect for beginner DJs!, December 9, 2009

By	corporation "corporation" (International!) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System (Electronics)

I've had the ION Discover DJ for about a week now and it's been a great MIDI DJ controller so far. It's highly usable with just the right amount of controls for basic mixing and scratching. For being mostly plastic, the device feels well built - with the knobs and buttons twisting/clicking solidly. The crossfader has a metal stem with a removable cap(!), and cuts smoothly.

The jogs are awesomely functional. They are touch sensitive (i can hold the unit upside down and activate the platters). They are also as smooth as butter, and amazingly sensitive when it comes to their scratch performance.


The current packed-in software (Mixvibes Cross LE) is great for beginners/intermediate djs, even some pros might prefer it. But the great thing about the Discover DJ is that it's also a MIDI device that can be used with any dj software that supports a midi controller (NI Traktor, Virtual DJ, Mixxx, DJay, and others), with a bit of mapping.


As either a beginner system or a backup for a pro, i think the unit is awesome for the price. no bells and whistles, just the basics with great jog wheels. I let my nieces and nephews scratch away on it, not worrying about it getting damaged. I plan on attaching guitar strap locks to it, so i can hang it around my neck and play it like a guitar.

Also for best results with audio performance, one should use an external audio interface with the Discover DJ (it doesn't include one - it's only a controller). If one has to use their computer's onboard audio, download ASIO4all (Windows only) for best performance.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to get into the DJ game this is your first step., February 5, 2010

By	T. Thompson- Kinney "DJ Spasmodic" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: ION Audio iCUE3 Discover DJ System (Electronics)

First off I want to say if you have been DJing for a long time this isn't for you. This product is GREAT for people that what to know what its like to DJ but your no a pro or you don't want to put up hundreds til you know your really interested. It has 2 jog wheels for scratching and such, a basic mixer and it comes with a software that is easy to use and yet you can make some series mixes on it. It is more then you would ever expect out of a $90 product!.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Impressive, great price, April 6, 2010

By	Peter Dougherty - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Absolutely amazed with this device for the cost. Although it is nothing like scratching on vynil, the traking on the tables, touch senativity and overall quality is very good, especially for the cost. I would look at it as a new instrument for scratching, but after installing asio4all, and updating the DJ Cross software to version 1.3.2, and playing with the settings, the capabilities of this systems as a stand alone are great. Was looking for a way to mix and scratch while on location in Africa, and cases of vynil and moving tables here was not an option. It is taking a bit of getting used to but defiately fun to play with and actually precise enough that with more practice on this it would be just fine for small parties and dj events.

Highly recomend after reading somewhat mixed reviews, but I have not been dissapointed. Also, the software update corrected a small issue with the response from one of the tables, hardware works just fine, may have been the problem in a review that someone left complaining about something simmilar.