Korena by Guitar Center
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NumarkParty Mix III DJ Controller - Black

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Numark Party Mix III DJ Controller - Black
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Party Mix III is a two-deck controller that puts core mixing controls, creative pad modes and beat-synced lighting in one USB-C-powered unit. Each deck has eight pads for Cue, Loop, Sampler, Stems and FX functions, alongside capacitive jog wheels, filters and three-band EQ. Beat Align indicators help make manual beat matching visible while you practice. A built-in sound card with dedicated speaker and headphone outputs lets you cue a track before bringing it into a mix, with wired and Bluetooth MIDI device options.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Home practice sessions where Beat Align indicators and headphone cueing support manual beat-matching work.
  • Small performance setups that benefit from a beat-synced LED light show.
  • Mixing from a computer, smartphone or tablet using its supported USB-C or Bluetooth MIDI connections.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Use with Serato DJ Pro or VirtualDJ requires an additional compatible software license.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Detail 01

8 performance pads per deck

Each side offers direct pad access to Cue, Loop, Sampler, Stems and FX modes.

Detail 02

Dedicated Instrumental and Acapella buttons

Lets you access the controller's dedicated Stems controls from the hardware.

Detail 03

24-bit/48 kHz audio

This is the resolution of the built-in audio system.

Detail 04

Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI

Compatible iOS and Android devices can be used wirelessly through Bluetooth MIDI.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01It is USB-C powered at 5V DC, 500mA and does not require an external power supply.
  2. 02Serato DJ Lite and Algoriddim djay applications are included; Serato DJ Pro and VirtualDJ need separate compatible licenses.
  3. 03For wired audio monitoring, it provides dedicated speaker and headphone outputs.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I use Party Mix III with a phone or tablet?

Yes. Algoriddim djay for iOS and Android connects by Bluetooth MIDI or USB-C.

02Does it include DJ software?

It includes Serato DJ Lite plus Algoriddim djay for iOS and Android and djay Pro for Mac and PC.

03How many decks can it control?

It is a two-deck controller.

04Does it have built-in lighting?

Yes. It has an integrated beat-synchronized LED light show.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

7 detailsPickups & controls
Track load controls
Yes
Deck control
2 decks
EQ controls
3-band EQ per channel
Filter controls
Dedicated filter knobs
Stems controls
Dedicated Instrumental and Acapella buttons
Track navigation controls
Yes
Main gain control
Yes
1 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
6 detailsConnections & power
USB powered
Yes
Compatible power sources
Computer, tablet, smartphone, power bank, USB charging adapter
External power supply required
No
USB bus powered
Yes
Speaker output
Yes
Headphone output
Yes
31 detailsOther
Included software
Serato DJ Lite, Algoriddim djay (iOS), Algoriddim djay (Android), Algoriddim djay Pro (Mac), Algoriddim djay Pro (PC)
Power requirement
5V DC, 500mA
Beat-synchronized lighting
Yes
Additional compatible software (license required)
Serato DJ Pro, VirtualDJ
Total performance pads
16
Bluetooth compatibility
Bluetooth 4.2 and higher
Class-compliant USB
Yes
Connection methods
Serato DJ Lite/Pro via USB-C, VirtualDJ via USB-C, Algoriddim djay Pro (Mac/PC) via USB-C, Algoriddim djay (iOS/Android) via Bluetooth MIDI or USB-C
Integrated LED light show
Yes
Mixer layout
Traditional 2-deck DJ mixer layout
Bluetooth MIDI
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Tier
new
Power source
USB-C
Built-in sound card
Yes
Built-in LED light show
Yes
Performance pads
8 per deck
USB connection
USB-C
Driver installation required
No
Category Source
detail
Beat Align indicators
Yes
Product type
DJ controller
Korena Special
false
Dimensions (WxHxD)
13.34" (33.9 cm) x 1.84" (4.7 cm) x 8.08" (20.5 cm)
Weight
2.43 lb. (1.1 kg)
Pad modes
Cue, Loop, Sampler, Stems, FX
Product Type
DJ controller
Jog wheels
Capacitive touch
Model
Party Mix III
Audio resolution
24-bit/48kHz
Source Id
site51500000485121
Fade FX
Crossfader-activated effects

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