“Making big waves in the DJ technology landscape, the Rane ONE MKII promises to be the next evolution in this…
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Reviews a recently released professional audio product (mixer, source component, speaker, amp or signal processor) and explains its relevance to the DJ.
“If you want your DJ sets to live beyond the moment, the camera you choose becomes just as important as…
The JBL brand appears to have transcended firmly from the pro-audio niche to the mainstream. There was probably a three-month period where…
“Connect 4/12 is a compact brute of a bus-powered box that moonlights as CV bridge, transport controller, and a precision…
Being the son of a DJ has plenty of perks. One of them is the musical education you get without even…
“For routine use and sketching out musical ideas and concepts in rough form, the Kreate 3 is a great choice.” One of…
“The standout feature is the Neural Mix integration… With the press of a button, you can split a song live…
“We’re now in the era of syncing, formats, and firmware and that means DJs need to be part tech support,…
“The Howler Recorder + Streamer solves one of the biggest issues DJs face: clean, high-quality audio without a messy setup.”…
“The QSC KC12 raises the bar in the column-system game. Nice work, QSC.” First, a little history… in the 1960s,…
“Could this be the elusive tool that simplifies the process without sacrificing quality? With a plethora of mics on my…
AlphaTheta’s DDJ-FLX2 has launched into the entry-level market with its relatively affordable ($179 street price) compact controller that offers just…
“The SEQTRAK is small, incredibly lightweight, and has an onboard rechargeable battery to truly disconnect you from the confines of…
“Using the Mixtour Pro was straightforward enough for basic functions, as for the most part, things are placed and labeled…
“In the nearly 20 years I’ve been a DJ, it’s been interesting to see the evolution of technique, expectations, hardware,…
“It’s a great-sounding all-in-one, it has a layout that’ll be immediately familiar to virtually any working DJ, and it’s ready…
“Sometimes, my inner skeptic is proved wrong, and Move has succeeded in that. And I have to hand it to…
“Traktor has already done an outstanding job of both detecting and maintaining a consistent tempo; flexible beatgrids just extend its…
Over the years, I’ve reviewed a lot of studio monitors, and of all the DJ and studio gear that I…
This month’s Playback column features two reviews: AlphaTheta euphonia and Sensaphonics dB Check Pro. This month’s Playback column features two…
Focusrite introduces the Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen audio interface, which packs useful pro features, reliable functionality, upgrades, and more. By…
As DJ gear continues to evolve tremendously, controllers have incorporated more and more features, and all-in-one units have flourished. Over…
Review: The newly launched AlphaTheta products: OMNIS-DUO, a two-channel, portable, all-in-one DJ system, and WAVE-EIGHT, powered speaker on-the-go. In the…
“New onboard EQ controls help tailor your monitors to your environment, as well as tap into three preset response curves…
“The unit’s focus is helping DJs navigate the many Traktor features that make for a compelling DJ performance, such looping…
“The inevitable question is whether the APC64 is the optimal choice for those seeking an Ableton-Live-specific controller.” It sort of…
Could the new Numark Mixstream Pro Go be the Swiss Army Knife of all-in-one DJ controllers? Let’s investigate. Swiss Army…
“Sketch is both a window inside of Pro Tools, as well as an app for use on Apple iPad tablets.”…
With StudioVerse, Waves has created an AI-powered community for plug-in chains, allowing you tap into proven, pre-made chains. Among producers…
With the Hercules DJControl Inpulse T7, it’s clear “the T7 is indeed Hercules branching out from its roots.” Over the…
“In the software, stem separation really sounds great. It’s certainly on par with the stem-separation algorithm found in Serato DJ…
“It’s one of the best mixers I’ve ever laid hands on, and that’s likely to remain true… at least until…
One of the most-exciting niches in the DJ gear space is what I like to call the intermediate controller –…
I’m a long-time fan of in-ear monitors (IEMs). The primary reason? The environments in which DJs perform are almost universally…
When the first images of Pioneer DJ’s DDJ-REV7 controller hit the internet, I logged out of my Zoom call and…
The Ready from Germany’s Reloop is a portable controller for Serato DJ, Algoriddim DJay, and Virtual DJ software that fits…
Nearly eight years ago, I had the opportunity to build a new home. I’m not sure it’s something I want…
It was only a few years ago that Gibson Brands, the venerable maker of a variety of instruments and pro-audio…
Continuing to build on its popular HDJ range of headphones, Pioneer DJ has launched the all-new HDJ-CX. In this latest…
Working well with a variety of users – from DJs and bands to public speakers and event MCs – the…
I recently had the opportunity to review Pioneer DJ’s new XDJ-XZ controller (read about that here). When the trusty guy…
The fundamentals of mixing a music project in the studio haven’t really changed much over the years. While it involves…
For most DJs, the past couple of years have been pretty tough. But as pandemic restrictions continue to ease in…
While music might be an audible medium, for decades, performers and venues alike have sought to turn music into an…
When DJ/producers are seeking studio headphones, they have many options in the market today, many different features and tunings that innovate on the traditional…
I love a good pro-audio mixer. For many DJs, they can be Swiss Army knives that help wrangle multiple inputs and outputs with greater…
If you find yourself in the market for a new battle mixer, Pioneer DJ’s DJM-S7 has everything you need, while adding new features,…
It’s probably my own selectively myopic view of the DJ universe, but it seems as if so-called “all-in-one” or “standalone”…
For DJs, JBL Professional has always been a reputable company, one that’s provided quality products with often-superior sound in club…