Yes, the Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB3 could be a good controller for beginners, because it is relatively simple in its layout and it’s not overly expensive for getting started. The DDJ-SB3 is also advanced enough that some pro and semi-pro DJs use it for gigs where a compact controller makes sense. There are other DJ controllers that are a little more oriented toward beginners than the DDJ-SB3, such as the Hercules DJ DJControl Inpulse 200 or the Pioneer DJ DDJ-200. There are many appropriate DJ controllers for beginners. In this roundup, I have chosen the Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3 as the best DJ controller for beginners, because like the DDJ-SB3, it is compact, not too expensive, and straightforward in its control system yet advanced enough for professional use. What makes it excellent for beginners though is its lockstep compatibility with the free Traktor DJ 2 software for Mac, Windows, and iPad, which is very approachable to beginners but still includes most of the core features needed to put together credible DJ sets.