If Numark got their act together and allowed users to download the software without the registration step, however, then I'd happily recommend the Orbit to anyone who wants a hyper-portable DJ rig, or wants an interesting new device to add to a larger performance setup.

My problem is the mapping.. when I have it setup with my other Midi controllers, the Orbit likes to mess with the other controllers and is just becomes a mess

The Orbit incorporates two innovations over other DJ controllers: it has the form factor of a video game controller, making it tiny and lightweight; and it uses accelerometers and a single jog wheel to control continuous parameters, rather than knobs or sliders and a pair of decks.

and I had one of these professional tools, then I think I would love the Orbit.

Upate 3-4 stars.have updated windows to windows 8 and this has fixed any latency problems with the software that comes with the orbit nice and simple to useUpdate