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Dex Jones

Dex Jones

Senior writer

Dex is a DJ, producer and senior writer at DJ Tech Reviews. He writes about DJ controllers, mixers and software, and many of the site's buying guides and tutorials. When he's not writing, you'll find him digging for records or playing back-to-back sets.

42 reviews and 51 guides

Reviews

Phenyx Pro PTM-10 Review

Accessories

Phenyx Pro PTM-10 Review

By Dex Jones

Sennheiser EW IEM G4 Review

Accessories

Sennheiser EW IEM G4 Review

By Dex Jones

Shure PSM300 Review

Accessories

Shure PSM300 Review

By Dex Jones

XTUGA IEM1200 Review

Accessories

XTUGA IEM1200 Review

By Dex Jones

AIAIAI TMA-2 Review

Headphones

AIAIAI TMA-2 Review

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1 Review

Controllers

Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1 Review

By Dex Jones

Denon DJ LC6000 PRIME Review

Controllers

Denon DJ LC6000 PRIME Review

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ DJM-S7 Review

Mixers

Pioneer DJ DJM-S7 Review

By Dex Jones

Glorious Session Cube XL Review

Accessories

Glorious Session Cube XL Review

By Dex Jones

Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 Review

Controllers

Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 Review

By Dex Jones

Mackie C300z Review

Speakers

Mackie C300z Review

By Dex Jones

DJ TechTools Midi Fighter 64 Review

Controllers

DJ TechTools Midi Fighter 64 Review

By Dex Jones

Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX Review

Controllers

Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX Review

By Dex Jones

Numark Party Mix Live Review

Controllers

Numark Party Mix Live Review

By Dex Jones

Phase Essential Review

Accessories

Phase Essential Review

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ DJM-450 Review

Mixers

Pioneer DJ DJM-450 Review

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ DJM-S5 Review

Mixers

Pioneer DJ DJM-S5 Review

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ HDJ-CX Review

Headphones

Pioneer DJ HDJ-CX Review

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ OPUS-QUAD Review

Controllers

Pioneer DJ OPUS-QUAD Review

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ DJS-1000 Review

Samplers

Pioneer DJ DJS-1000 Review

By Dex Jones

Rane Twelve MKII Review

Controllers

Rane Twelve MKII Review

By Dex Jones

UDG Ultimate DIGI Backpack Review

Accessories

UDG Ultimate DIGI Backpack Review

By Dex Jones

Beatport Streaming Review

Software

Beatport Streaming Review

By Dex Jones

Denon DJ SC Live 4 and SC Live 2 Review

Controllers

Denon DJ SC Live 4 and SC Live 2 Review

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ VM-50 Review

Speakers

Pioneer DJ VM-50 Review

By Dex Jones

Rane Four Review

Controllers

Rane Four Review

By Dex Jones

Roland DJ-202 Review

Controllers

Roland DJ-202 Review

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ TORAIZ SQUID Review

Samplers

Pioneer DJ TORAIZ SQUID Review

By Dex Jones

Yamaha HS8 Review

Speakers

Yamaha HS8 Review

By Dex Jones

JBL EON610 Review

Speakers

JBL EON610 Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3 Review

Controllers

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 MK3 Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued, replaced by Native Instruments Traktor MX2

Pioneer DJ DDJ-200 Review

Controllers

Pioneer DJ DDJ-200 Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued, replaced by AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2

Pioneer DJ DDJ-RZX Review

Controllers

Pioneer DJ DDJ-RZX Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued

Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000 Review

Controllers

Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000 Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued, replaced by Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10

Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2 Review

Controllers

Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB2 Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued, replaced by Pioneer DJ DDJ-SB3

Pioneer DJ CDJ-2000NXS2 Review

CDJs and media players

Pioneer DJ CDJ-2000NXS2 Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued, replaced by Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000

Denon DJ PRIME 4 Review

Controllers

Denon DJ PRIME 4 Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued, replaced by Denon DJ PRIME 4+

Mackie Thump 12A Review

Speakers

Mackie Thump 12A Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued

Pioneer DJ DDJ-XP1 Review

Controllers

Pioneer DJ DDJ-XP1 Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued, replaced by DDJ-XP2

Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2 Review

Controllers

Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX2 Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued, replaced by Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3

Reloop Mixtour Review

Controllers

Reloop Mixtour Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued, replaced by Reloop Mixtour Pro

Tascam TH-02 Review

Headphones

Tascam TH-02 Review

By Dex Jones

Discontinued

Guides

Best DJ Controllers Under $300 (2026)

Buying Guides

Best DJ Controllers Under $300 (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best DJ Controllers for iPad (2026)

Buying Guides

Best DJ Controllers for iPad (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best Wireless In-Ear Monitor Systems (2026)

Buying Guides

Best Wireless In-Ear Monitor Systems (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best Microphones for Streaming (2026)

Buying Guides

Best Microphones for Streaming (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best Traktor Controllers (2026)

Buying Guides

Best Traktor Controllers (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best Turntables for Sampling (2026)

Buying Guides

Best Turntables for Sampling (2026)

By Dex Jones

Where to Find Acapellas for Remixes and Mashups

Resources

Where to Find Acapellas for Remixes and Mashups

By Dex Jones

Can You DJ With Bluetooth Headphones?

Tutorials

Can You DJ With Bluetooth Headphones?

By Dex Jones

DDJ-1000 vs DDJ-1000SRT

Comparisons

DDJ-1000 vs DDJ-1000SRT

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ DJM-S7 vs DJM-S11

Comparisons

Pioneer DJ DJM-S7 vs DJM-S11

By Dex Jones

Best External Drives for DJs (2026)

Buying Guides

Best External Drives for DJs (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best Fog Machines (2026)

Buying Guides

Best Fog Machines (2026)

By Dex Jones

How to Start Mixing House Music

Tutorials

How to Start Mixing House Music

By Dex Jones

How to Mix Disco Music

Tutorials

How to Mix Disco Music

By Dex Jones

How to DJ

Tutorials

How to DJ

By Dex Jones

The Most Requested DJ Songs, by Event and Decade

Resources

The Most Requested DJ Songs, by Event and Decade

By Dex Jones

Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 vs Pioneer DJ DDJ-400

Comparisons

Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 vs Pioneer DJ DDJ-400

By Dex Jones

Serato DJ Pro Tips

Tutorials

Serato DJ Pro Tips

By Dex Jones

DJ Cable Connectors Explained

Explainers

DJ Cable Connectors Explained

By Dex Jones

What to Drive as a Mobile DJ

Explainers

What to Drive as a Mobile DJ

By Dex Jones

What to Do If You Spill a Drink on Your DJ Gear

Tutorials

What to Do If You Spill a Drink on Your DJ Gear

By Dex Jones

Why DJs Use MacBook Pros

Explainers

Why DJs Use MacBook Pros

By Dex Jones

Why Do DJs Wear Headphones?

Explainers

Why Do DJs Wear Headphones?

By Dex Jones

What Is a Beatgrid and How to Fix One

Explainers

What Is a Beatgrid and How to Fix One

By Dex Jones

What a Mobile DJ Is

Explainers

What a Mobile DJ Is

By Dex Jones

What Is rekordbox

Explainers

What Is rekordbox

By Dex Jones

Best Audio Mixers for Streaming (2026)

Buying Guides

Best Audio Mixers for Streaming (2026)

By Dex Jones

BPM and Key Finders for DJs

Resources

BPM and Key Finders for DJs

By Dex Jones

Best Computers for DJing and Music Production (2026)

Buying Guides

Best Computers for DJing and Music Production (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best Gifts for DJs (2026)

Buying Guides

Best Gifts for DJs (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best DJ Laptop Stands (2026)

Buying Guides

Best DJ Laptop Stands (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best DJ Pools (2026)

Buying Guides

Best DJ Pools (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best DJ Speakers (2026)

Buying Guides

Best DJ Speakers (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best DJ Turntables (2026)

Buying Guides

Best DJ Turntables (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best Portable PA Systems for DJs (2026)

Buying Guides

Best Portable PA Systems for DJs (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best Powered Subwoofers for DJs (2026)

Buying Guides

Best Powered Subwoofers for DJs (2026)

By Dex Jones

Best DJ Apps for iPhone and Android (2026)

Buying Guides

Best DJ Apps for iPhone and Android (2026)

By Dex Jones

CDJs vs Turntables

Explainers

CDJs vs Turntables

By Dex Jones

What Is Engine DJ? The Software Behind Denon DJ, Numark and Rane Standalones

Tutorials

What Is Engine DJ? The Software Behind Denon DJ, Numark and Rane Standalones

By Dex Jones

Best DJ Backpacks (2026)

Buying Guides

Best DJ Backpacks (2026)

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7 vs Rane ONE

Comparisons

Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7 vs Rane ONE

By Dex Jones

Getting Started with Traktor Pro 4

Tutorials

Getting Started with Traktor Pro 4

By Dex Jones

Digital Vinyl Systems (DVS)

Tutorials

Digital Vinyl Systems (DVS)

By Dex Jones

How Long Should a DJ Play a Song For

Tutorials

How Long Should a DJ Play a Song For

By Dex Jones

How to DJ with Spotify

Tutorials

How to DJ with Spotify

By Dex Jones

How to Make a Mashup

Tutorials

How to Make a Mashup

By Dex Jones

How to Mix in Key

Tutorials

How to Mix in Key

By Dex Jones

Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 vs Technics SL-1200MK7

Comparisons

Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 vs Technics SL-1200MK7

By Dex Jones

rekordbox Tips for Playing Out

Tutorials

rekordbox Tips for Playing Out

By Dex Jones

SoundCloud vs Mixcloud for DJ Mixes

Comparisons

SoundCloud vs Mixcloud for DJ Mixes

By Dex Jones

What Is VirtualDJ

Explainers

What Is VirtualDJ

By Dex Jones