# Follow-up on my dream 'standalone-like' DJ controller **URL:** \ **Category:** DJ Hardware\ **Tags:** iOS\ **Created:** [October 21, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/follow-up-on-my-dream-standalone-like-dj-controller/43574 "2026-10-21T12:07:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Nguy\_n\_Nam](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/nguy_n_nam/32/23934_2.png) [@Nguy\_n\_Nam](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Nguy_n_Nam)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/follow-up-on-my-dream-standalone-like-dj-controller/43574/1 "2026-10-21T12:07:20Z")
So I’ve been thinking about [my dream djay controller](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/standalone-like-dj-controller-for-ipad-mini/43494) and decided to add a few ideas: - Instead of a slot for a tablet (e.g. iPad mini), the controller could have a safe slot for the device (e.g. phone, tablet, etc.) and use the front screen as a touchscreen monitor (vertical or horizontal) when wired. - This might be difficult, but I prefer the DJ controller to be able to be bus-powered. Here’s my new (but still bad) mockup for [my dream djay controller](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/standalone-like-dj-controller-for-ipad-mini/43494): ![Screenshot 2026-10-21 at 19.06.05](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/3X/2/4/24ad0df69f38168ce5a69b15a8b3e447a659eaea.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/follow-up-on-my-dream-standalone-like-dj-controller/43574/3 "2026-10-21T13:05:30Z")
Thanks for sharing @Nguy_n_Nam ---
**Author:** ![Space\_Cadets](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/space_cadets/32/21638_2.png) [@Space\_Cadets](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Space_Cadets)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/follow-up-on-my-dream-standalone-like-dj-controller/43574/4 "2026-10-22T18:18:15Z")
![dj controller](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/3X/1/f/1f22a9f840614f3646e353cefec481402c3e5fd8.jpeg)dream controller here ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/follow-up-on-my-dream-standalone-like-dj-controller/43574/5 "2026-10-22T18:29:03Z")
Nice one @Space_Cadets ---
**Author:** ![daniel\_curley](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/daniel_curley/32/8734_2.png) [@daniel\_curley](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/daniel_curley)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/follow-up-on-my-dream-standalone-like-dj-controller/43574/6 "2026-10-22T19:16:57Z")
That’s cool. I think if iPads are really going to be taken seriously for pro djing more devices need to be able to charge as well as connect through the single usb-c port like the FLX4 does. A dedicated docking port would be ideal. Using adaptors and hubs is necessary if you are playing any length of time but it can get a bit chaotic, unsightly and unreliable at times. ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/follow-up-on-my-dream-standalone-like-dj-controller/43574/7 "2026-10-22T21:17:26Z")
Most of the newer Reloop hardware can charge an iOS device. ---
**Author:** ![daniel\_curley](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/daniel_curley/32/8734_2.png) [@daniel\_curley](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/daniel_curley)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/follow-up-on-my-dream-standalone-like-dj-controller/43574/8 "2026-10-22T22:02:29Z")
True. But their range of devices isn’t that great these days. The Mixon 8 and Mixtour Pro are the only real considerations for any kind of pro set up, the former being a bit dated now and the latter a bit too niche for me and a lot of others. The iPad slots on the Mixon and the Buddy are/were a nice idea but not quite there as they didn’t offer a lot of stability/confidence. It would be great to see a newer device where the iPad is more integral as in @Space_Cadets image. I think we’ll be seeing the standalone hybrid reinvented now the iOS realm has just got bigger. ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/follow-up-on-my-dream-standalone-like-dj-controller/43574/9 "2026-10-22T22:08:08Z")
Thanks for the additional input @daniel_curley