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Numark Party Mix III

A compact Serato and djay controller with stems buttons and lights; a strong first controller, not one to gig with.

Numark Party Mix III in black from above

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4 of 4 reviews recommend it

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Best for
A child or casual beginner who wants EQ, stems and lights in one box.
Skip it if
You need a microphone input or built-in speakers, or plan to gig regularly.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 4 professional reviews and 1 owner review: a fair amount of evidence.

Four professional reviews recommend it as a first controller for casual beginners, praising the full three-band EQ, stems buttons, Beat Align lights and light show. The reservations are that Bluetooth mode silences its own outputs and that there is no real effects section; owner evidence so far is a single Thomann review.

4 recommend0 mixed0 avoid

What people praise

  • Full three-band EQ and a filter on each channel, unusual at the price
  • Dedicated Acapella and Instrumental buttons make stems easy to use
  • Beat Align lights help beginners learn to beatmatch by ear
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  • The light show adds to the fun in a small room
  • Eight pads per deck, double the Party Mix II
  • Simple set-up over USB-C with Serato DJ Lite and djay unlocked free
  • Solid build for the price
  • Works as a compact backup controller

What to know first

  • Bluetooth mode switches off the controller's own outputs and needs separate USB power
  • No proper hands-on effects section
  • Small, compact controls; the jog wheels are not made for scratching
See the 4 reviews behind this

4 professional reviews (4 recommend, 0 mixed, 0 avoid; 1 on YouTube); 1 owner review read at Thomann (3 posted, 2 under 20 words); none yet at Guitar CenterCompiled 2026-11-09How this is compiled

Video reviews

  • Digital DJ TipsJul 2026

    Numark Party Mix III & MixTrack Go Review: Stems For $99?

    Numark Party Mix III & MixTrack Go Review: Stems For $99?

    Digital DJ TipsJul 2026
  • Nick SpinelliJul 2026Recommends

    Numark PartyMix III First Look & Review

    Numark PartyMix III First Look & Review

    Nick SpinelliJul 2026Recommends

Plays from YouTube when you press play. Picked from the reviews counted above, including one that disagrees where there is one.

Prices

Before you buy

Released
July 2026
Status
Current

Works with

  • Serato DJ LiteFree

    Unlocks Serato DJ Lite free when plugged in; Serato DJ Pro is a paid upgrade Manufacturer spec sheet (Serato), checked 2026-11-09

  • Algoriddim djayFree unlock

    Plug-and-play with djay on iOS and Android and djay Pro on Mac and Windows; features with a hardware control are unlocked, others need a djay subscription Manufacturer spec sheet (inMusic support), checked 2026-11-09

  • VirtualDJPaid licence

    Supported with an additional licence Manufacturer spec sheet (Numark), checked 2026-11-09

  • Mac and WindowsNo driver

    Class-compliant USB: plug-and-play with no driver installation Manufacturer spec sheet (Numark), checked 2026-11-09

  • iPhone, iPad and AndroidUSB-C or Bluetooth

    Connects to a phone or tablet with the included USB-C cable, or wirelessly to djay by Bluetooth MIDI on iOS and Android Manufacturer spec sheet (Numark), checked 2026-11-09

You’ll also need

  • A computer, phone or tabletNot standalone

    It is a controller for DJ software running on a laptop, tablet or smartphone Manufacturer spec sheet (Numark), checked 2026-11-09

  • HeadphonesNot in the box

    The box holds the controller, USB-C cable, software download card, phone and tablet stand, 1/8" to stereo RCA adapter, quickstart guide and safety manual User manual (Numark (user guide)), checked 2026-11-09

  • Powered speakersNot built in

    The setup guide connects optional powered speakers to the 1/8" main output through the included RCA adapter; the specifications list no built-in speaker User manual (Numark (user guide)), checked 2026-11-09

  • A USB power adapter or power bank for BluetoothSold separately

    Bluetooth use needs USB power rated at least 5 V, 500 mA, and the controller's own outputs are off, so speakers and headphones go to the phone or tablet User manual (Numark (user guide)), checked 2026-11-09

Key specs

Channels
2
Decks
2
Software
Serato DJ Lite and Algoriddim djay (included); Serato DJ Pro and VirtualDJ supported with a paid licence
Standalone
No (runs from a computer, phone or tablet)
Outputs
1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS main (1/8" to RCA adapter included); 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS headphones
Performance pads
8 per deck; hot cue, loop, sampler, stems and pad FX modes
All 14 specifications
Weight
1.1 kg (2.43 lb)
Power
USB bus-powered (5 V, 500 mA); a USB power adapter or power bank for Bluetooth use
Stems controls
Acapella and Instrumental buttons per deck, plus a stems pad mode
EQ
3-band (high, mid, low) plus a filter knob per channel
Light show
Party Ball LEDs at the rear; colour-controlled, beat-controlled, fixed-timing random, all-on and off modes
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy MIDI, compatible with Bluetooth 4.2 and higher
USB
USB-C, class-compliant (no driver needed)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
13.34 x 8.08 x 1.84 in (339 x 205 x 47 mm)

14 of 14 figures sourced; hover one for its source

Our take

Rory TassellWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

All four professional reviews recommend it as a first controller for casual beginners, praising the full three-band EQ, dedicated stems buttons, Beat Align lights that teach manual beatmatching, and the light show. Three say Bluetooth mode switches off its own outputs, and one review and the only Thomann owner review miss hands-on effects. Buy it for a child or curious beginner; anyone planning to gig should spend more.

What it is

Status, November 2026: current. Numark sells the Party Mix III in black, with a cream version to follow at select retailers.

What it is

The Party Mix III is a two-deck DJ controller with a built-in light show, launched on 7 July 2026 as the newest Party Mix (inMusic). It unlocks Serato DJ Lite and Algoriddim djay for free and works with Serato DJ Pro and VirtualDJ with a paid licence. It plugs into a Mac, Windows PC, phone or tablet over USB-C with no driver, or pairs by Bluetooth MIDI with djay on iOS and Android; in that mode it needs a USB power adapter or power bank, and its own outputs switch off (user guide).

Each deck has a touch-sensitive jog wheel, a pitch fader, Sync, Cue and Play, Beat Align lights that show which way to nudge a track, and eight pads with hot cue, loop, sampler, stems and effects modes. Acapella and Instrumental buttons isolate stems, and Fade FX adds effects as the crossfader moves. Each channel has three-band EQ and a filter. Outputs are a 1/8-inch main and a 1/8-inch headphone jack, with no inputs. It measures 339 x 205 x 47 mm and weighs 1.1 kg. The box holds a USB-C cable, a phone and tablet stand, a 1/8-inch to RCA adapter, a software card and the guides.

The Party Mix II had four pads per deck and two-band EQ. Unlike the Party Mix Live, it has no speakers and runs from USB power rather than a mains adapter. Bonedo notes that Serato DJ Lite uses only the top four pads.

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