On the DJ front, Behringer introduced a really poorly designed USB audio interface/controller for software mix programs called the B-Control DeeJay BCD2000. The unit was obviously not designed BY DJ's because the pitch and volume sliders severely impeded the use of the scratch wheels.

The B-Control DeeJay BCD2000 was very cheap looking, and the fit and finish was on par with a toy instead of a musical instrument. Pure crap.
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