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AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2: What Reviewers and Owners Say

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The Best DJ Controllers in 2026, Picked by Situation

controllers·By Rory Tassell

The Best DJ Headphones in 2026, Picked by Situation

headphones·By Rory Tassell

The Best DJ Controllers for Beginners in 2026, Picked by Situation

controllers·By Tony Allen

The Best DJ Software in 2026: Free, Paid and Subscription, by Situation

software·By Rory Tassell

The Best DJ Speakers in 2026, Picked by Situation

speakers·By Dex Jones

The Best Standalone DJ Controllers in 2026, Picked by Situation

controllers·By Tony Allen

The Best DJ Mixers in 2026, Picked by Situation

mixers·By Rory Tassell

The Best DJ Turntables in 2026, Picked by Situation

turntables·By Dex Jones

Originals

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Inside Yamaha's Six-Decade Obsession With Sound

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History of the Technics 1200 Turntable

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The World's Most Influential DJs

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DDJ-1000 vs DDJ-FLX10: What the Replacement Adds, and When a Used DDJ-1000 Still Fits

The DDJ-FLX10 replaced the discontinued DDJ-1000. What changed, from Pioneer DJ's specs and published reviews, and when a used DDJ-1000 still fits.

By Rory Tassell

Comparison

CDJ vs XDJ: What the Names Mean and Which to Buy

By Rory Tassell

Comparison

DDJ-1000 vs DDJ-1000SRT: Same Hardware, Different Software, and What Replaced Both

By Dex Jones

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Denon Prime 4 vs DDJ-1000SRT: Standalone Power Meets Laptop Control

By Rory Tassell

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Every comparison puts the two side by side on features, workflow, price and what owners report, so you can see the difference, not just read about it.

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DJM-S7 vs DJM-S11: How Much Scratch Mixer Do You Really Need?

By Dex Jones

Mixtrack Pro 3 vs DDJ-400: The Best Budget Controller Battle

By Dex Jones

Mixtrack Pro FX vs Platinum FX: Are the Extra Features Worth It?

By Rory Tassell

SC6000 vs CDJ-3000: Which Media Player Actually Wins?

By Rory Tassell

DDJ-REV7 vs Rane One: The Ultimate Scratch Controller Face-Off

By Dex Jones

FL Studio vs Logic Pro: Which DAW Fits Your Workflow?

By Rory Tassell

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What is a CDJ

By Rory Tassell

Why Do DJs Wear Headphones?

By Dex Jones

How Much DJs Make: Published Figures for Wedding, Club and Touring DJs

By Rory Tassell

What is The Sync Button?

By Tony Allen

DJ Controller vs DJ Mixer: What Each Does, and Which You Need

By Rory Tassell

What is a Beatgrid

By Dex Jones

Understanding DJ Cables

By Dex Jones

What Is Rekordbox DJ?

By Dex Jones

What is a Crossfader

By Tony Allen

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Tutorial

Traktor Pro 4 Tips: The Settings and Features Worth Changing

Traktor Pro 4 tips from Native Instruments' manual: audio and routing, load lock, FX routing, Flux mode, Key Lock, stems, Smartlists, beatgrids, recording.

By Rory Tassell

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Step-by-step walkthroughs from working DJs. Every tutorial is written for real-world sets, not just theory.

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How Do I Start Mixing House Music

By Dex Jones

How Do You Mix Disco Music

By Dex Jones

The Mechanics of How to DJ Properly

By Dex Jones

How to Organise Music in rekordbox 7: Import, Playlists, Tags and Backups

By Rory Tassell

Livestreaming DJ Sets: Platform Music Rules and Setup

By Rory Tassell

6 Serato DJ Tips to Improve Your Sets

By Dex Jones

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Latest Reviews

AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2: What Reviewers and Owners Say

AlphaTheta HDJ-F10: What Reviewers and Owners Say

AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ: What Reviewers and Owners Say

Denon DJ PRIME 4+: What Reviewers and Owners Say

Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra: What Reviewers and Owners Say

KRK Kreate 5: What Reviewers and Owners Say

KRK Kreate 8: What Reviewers and Owners Say

Native Instruments Traktor MX2: What Reviewers and Owners Say

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Buying Guides

The Best DJ Controllers in 2026, Picked by Situation

The Best DJ Headphones in 2026, Picked by Situation

The Best DJ Controllers for Beginners in 2026, Picked by Situation

The Best DJ Software in 2026: Free, Paid and Subscription, by Situation

The Best DJ Speakers in 2026, Picked by Situation

The Best Standalone DJ Controllers in 2026, Picked by Situation

The Best DJ Mixers in 2026, Picked by Situation

The Best DJ Turntables in 2026, Picked by Situation

Originals

Inside Yamaha's Six-Decade Obsession With Sound

History of the Technics 1200 Turntable

The World's Most Influential DJs

Comparisons

DDJ-1000 vs DDJ-FLX10: What the Replacement Adds, and When a Used DDJ-1000 Still Fits

CDJ vs XDJ: What the Names Mean and Which to Buy

DDJ-1000 vs DDJ-1000SRT: Same Hardware, Different Software, and What Replaced Both

Denon Prime 4 vs DDJ-1000SRT: Standalone Power Meets Laptop Control

Can’t decide?

DJM-S7 vs DJM-S11: How Much Scratch Mixer Do You Really Need?

Mixtrack Pro 3 vs DDJ-400: The Best Budget Controller Battle

Mixtrack Pro FX vs Platinum FX: Are the Extra Features Worth It?

SC6000 vs CDJ-3000: Which Media Player Actually Wins?

DDJ-REV7 vs Rane One: The Ultimate Scratch Controller Face-Off

FL Studio vs Logic Pro: Which DAW Fits Your Workflow?

Explainers

What is a CDJ

Why Do DJs Wear Headphones?

How Much DJs Make: Published Figures for Wedding, Club and Touring DJs

What is The Sync Button?

DJ Controller vs DJ Mixer: What Each Does, and Which You Need

What is a Beatgrid

Understanding DJ Cables

What Is Rekordbox DJ?

What is a Crossfader

Tutorials

Traktor Pro 4 Tips: The Settings and Features Worth Changing

Can DJs Make Money On YouTube?

Can I DJ Live On Instagram?

Can I DJ With Bluetooth Headphones?

Level up your skills.

How Do I Start Mixing House Music

How Do You Mix Disco Music

The Mechanics of How to DJ Properly

How to Organise Music in rekordbox 7: Import, Playlists, Tags and Backups

Livestreaming DJ Sets: Platform Music Rules and Setup

6 Serato DJ Tips to Improve Your Sets

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The Internet’s Opinion on DJ Gear

Latest Reviews

AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2: What Reviewers and Owners Say

AlphaTheta HDJ-F10: What Reviewers and Owners Say

AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ: What Reviewers and Owners Say

Denon DJ PRIME 4+: What Reviewers and Owners Say

Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra: What Reviewers and Owners Say

KRK Kreate 5: What Reviewers and Owners Say

KRK Kreate 8: What Reviewers and Owners Say

Native Instruments Traktor MX2: What Reviewers and Owners Say

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