Over the years, I’ve reviewed a lot of studio monitors, and of all the DJ and studio gear that I…
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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.
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…