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Quite a few products come with lofty claims of being ‘the future of DJing’ and so on. But the new...
Native Instruments Launches Traktor Z1 MK2
There’s a new member of Traktor’s family of modular DJ systems – the Z1 MK2. As has become the...
DDJ Comparison – Complete AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ Controller Guide
Pioneer DJ (now known as AlphaTheta) are indisputably the biggest name in the world of DJ gear. In...
AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 Review
For beginners looking to get into DJing, the options for gear to start on can be overwhelming....
Getting Started With The DDJ-FLX2 – Beginner’s Guide
So you’ve just unboxed your brand new DDJ-FLX2 and you’re excited to start DJing – now what?...
DDJ-FLX2 Beginner Course – Sneak Peek
Learn to DJ with the AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 So you’ve just got your hands on a shiny new DDJ-FLX2,...
What People Think DJs Do vs. What DJs Actually Do
Yes, gang! I hope you are keeping busy. I am just coming down from a jam-packed week of gigs. Here...
Engine DJ 4.1 Updates – What all Denon DJs need to know
Denon DJ has rolled out Engine DJ version 4.1.0, adding new features and important compatibility...
AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ vs. Denon DJ Prime 4+: What’s the best 4-channel DJ all-in-one?
With the launch of the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ, the all-in-one DJ market just got a serious shake-up....
AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ vs. Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ: Which All-In-One DJ System Should You Buy?
With the launch of the much anticipated XDJ-AZ, many DJs are wondering how it stacks up against...
AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ Review
AlphaTheta (formerly known as Pioneer DJ) has just released its long-awaited new flagship...
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The new rekordbox update is now out, and it’s finally brought something that DJs have been...
AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6 vs. Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6
The Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6 has been a popular pick for many DJs after a reasonably priced and highly...
AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6 Review & Walkthrough
The GRV6 is AlphaTheta’s (previously Pioneer DJ) new controller that aims to help DJs get in the...
HDJ-F10 – AlphaTheta’s new flagship wireless DJ headphones
As our regular headphones are becoming almost exclusively wireless, there’s still one place you...
The Ultimate Guide to The Best Pioneer DJ Gear: Controllers, All-in-Ones, Players, and More
When you think of DJing, for many people, Pioneer DJ is the brand that immediately comes to mind....
Density – the best way to record your DJ sets?
Traditionally, if you’ve wanted to record one of your sets, you’re limited to just getting the...
Where can DJs get their music for free?
Having a killer music library is one of the main things that sets apart a great DJ. But building...
Why do so many DJs use rekordbox?
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