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Tony Allen

Tony Allen

Contributing Writer

Tony is a contributing writer at DJ Tech Reviews with a passion for audio engineering and live sound. He focuses on speakers, headphones, audio interfaces, and studio gear — bringing a trained ear and technical depth to every review.

43 reviews · 43 guides

Reviews

The Behringer B210D Is a Budget PA That Punches Above Its Weight

The Behringer B210D Is a Budget PA That Punches Above Its Weight

By Tony Allen

The CDJ-900NXS Packs Nexus DNA at Half the Price

9/10CDJ/Media Players

The CDJ-900NXS Packs Nexus DNA at Half the Price

By Tony Allen

Motorized Platters and Built-In Screens Make the DDJ-REV7 a Scratch DJ's Dream

9/10Controllers

Motorized Platters and Built-In Screens Make the DDJ-REV7 a Scratch DJ's Dream

By Tony Allen

Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 Review

Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 Review

By Tony Allen

The Inpulse 300 Has LED Beat Guides That Actually Help You Learn

8/10Controllers

The Inpulse 300 Has LED Beat Guides That Actually Help You Learn

By Tony Allen

The iRig Stream Is the Interface Every DJ Should Keep in Their Bag

9/10Audio Interfaces

The iRig Stream Is the Interface Every DJ Should Keep in Their Bag

By Tony Allen

The JBL 305P MkII Has a Sweet Spot Wider Than Any 5-Inch Monitor Should

The JBL 305P MkII Has a Sweet Spot Wider Than Any 5-Inch Monitor Should

By Tony Allen

The KRK KNS-8402 Is Flat, Honest, and Built Like a Tank

The KRK KNS-8402 Is Flat, Honest, and Built Like a Tank

By Tony Allen

The Mackie CR3-X Is the Perfect Entry Point for Beginner DJs

The Mackie CR3-X Is the Perfect Entry Point for Beginner DJs

By Tony Allen

Can Earplugs Protect Your Hearing Without Muffling the Music?

8/10Accessories

Can Earplugs Protect Your Hearing Without Muffling the Music?

By Tony Allen

The Mixstream Pro Go Is the First Controller With a Built-In Battery

8/10Controllers

The Mixstream Pro Go Is the First Controller With a Built-In Battery

By Tony Allen

The Numark Party Mix Has Fun Lights and Janky Jog Wheels

7/10Controllers

The Numark Party Mix Has Fun Lights and Janky Jog Wheels

By Tony Allen

The CDJ-350 Is Training Wheels for the Club

8/10CDJ/Media Players

The CDJ-350 Is Training Wheels for the Club

By Tony Allen

The DDJ-SP1 Packs 16 Pads and a Free Serato Video License

9/10Controllers

The DDJ-SP1 Packs 16 Pads and a Free Serato Video License

By Tony Allen

The DDJ-XP2 Is the Best Pad Controller for Rekordbox and Serato

9/10Controllers

The DDJ-XP2 Is the Best Pad Controller for Rekordbox and Serato

By Tony Allen

Did the DDJ-FLX10 Just Make the DDJ-1000 Obsolete?

9/10Controllers

Did the DDJ-FLX10 Just Make the DDJ-1000 Obsolete?

By Tony Allen

The DDJ-SB3's Pad Scratch Feature Steals the Show

8/10Controllers

The DDJ-SB3's Pad Scratch Feature Steals the Show

By Tony Allen

The DJM-750MK2 Gives You 80% of the Flagship at Half the Cost

The DJM-750MK2 Gives You 80% of the Flagship at Half the Cost

By Tony Allen

The Pioneer DM-40 Is the Best Bedroom DJ Monitor Under $200

The Pioneer DM-40 Is the Best Bedroom DJ Monitor Under $200

By Tony Allen

Is the Pioneer VM-70 Worth the Upgrade Over the VM-50?

Is the Pioneer VM-70 Worth the Upgrade Over the VM-50?

By Tony Allen

Is the XDJ-1000 MK2 Still Worth It? Absolutely.

9/10Controllers

Is the XDJ-1000 MK2 Still Worth It? Absolutely.

By Tony Allen

Why Are the PreSonus Eris E3.5 Monitors So Absurdly Popular?

Why Are the PreSonus Eris E3.5 Monitors So Absurdly Popular?

By Tony Allen

The Reloop Buddy Fits Neural Mix AI in Your Backpack

9/10Controllers

The Reloop Buddy Fits Neural Mix AI in Your Backpack

By Tony Allen

The Reloop Ready Is Compact Serato, But Where's the Innovation?

7/10Controllers

The Reloop Ready Is Compact Serato, But Where's the Innovation?

By Tony Allen

The UDG Fold Out DJ Table Is Heavy-Duty Plywood With Built-In Wheels

9/10Accessories

The UDG Fold Out DJ Table Is Heavy-Duty Plywood With Built-In Wheels

By Tony Allen

The YoloBox Pro Is a Portable Live Streaming Studio for DJs

9/10Accessories

The YoloBox Pro Is a Portable Live Streaming Studio for DJs

By Tony Allen

djay Pro AI's Neural Mix Stem Separation Changes Everything

djay Pro AI's Neural Mix Stem Separation Changes Everything

By Tony Allen

The Denon Prime 2 Is a Standalone That Fits in a Backpack

8/10Controllers

The Denon Prime 2 Is a Standalone That Fits in a Backpack

By Tony Allen

Is the Denon SC6000 the Only Serious CDJ Killer?

9/10CDJ/Media Players

Is the Denon SC6000 the Only Serious CDJ Killer?

By Tony Allen

What's the Cheapest Way to Get a Magvel Crossfader?

What's the Cheapest Way to Get a Magvel Crossfader?

By Tony Allen

The Jetpack Slim Is a DJ Bag for the Essentials and Nothing More

8/10Controllers

The Jetpack Slim Is a DJ Bag for the Essentials and Nothing More

By Tony Allen

The KRK Rokit 8 G4 Has Game-Changing DSP Built Right In

The KRK Rokit 8 G4 Has Game-Changing DSP Built Right In

By Tony Allen

PA-Level Sound at 17 Pounds Makes the Mackie Thump Go Hard to Ignore

PA-Level Sound at 17 Pounds Makes the Mackie Thump Go Hard to Ignore

By Tony Allen

100mm Pitch Faders Make the Mixtrack Pro 3 an Entry-Level Standout

9/10Controllers

100mm Pitch Faders Make the Mixtrack Pro 3 an Entry-Level Standout

By Tony Allen

Why the DDJ-400 Is Still the Best First Controller

9/10Controllers

Why the DDJ-400 Is Still the Best First Controller

By Tony Allen

The HDJ-S7 Is the Compact, Affordable Alternative to Pioneer's Flagship

The HDJ-S7 Is the Compact, Affordable Alternative to Pioneer's Flagship

By Tony Allen

What If a Turntable Didn't Need a Needle?

What If a Turntable Didn't Need a Needle?

By Tony Allen

Motorized Platters and a Mag Four Crossfader Make the Rane One Feel Premium

9/10Controllers

Motorized Platters and a Mag Four Crossfader Make the Rane One Feel Premium

By Tony Allen

How the Sennheiser HD-25 Dominated DJ Booths for 30 Years

10/10Headphones

How the Sennheiser HD-25 Dominated DJ Booths for 30 Years

By Tony Allen

The Stanton STX Has a Built-In Crossfader and Fits in a Bag

The Stanton STX Has a Built-In Crossfader and Fits in a Bag

By Tony Allen

Celebrity Branding and a Subscription Trap Sink The Next Beat by Tiesto

6/10Controllers

Celebrity Branding and a Subscription Trap Sink The Next Beat by Tiesto

By Tony Allen

The Kontrol S4 Was the First Controller With Haptic Feedback

9/10Controllers

The Kontrol S4 Was the First Controller With Haptic Feedback

By Tony Allen

The Yamaha HS5 Is Still the Industry Benchmark for Flat Sound

The Yamaha HS5 Is Still the Industry Benchmark for Flat Sound

By Tony Allen

Guides

Ableton vs Pro Tools: Creative Flow vs Studio Precision

Ableton vs Pro Tools: Creative Flow vs Studio Precision

By Tony Allen

Best 4-Channel DJ Controllers for Serious Mixing

Best 4-Channel DJ Controllers for Serious Mixing

By Tony Allen

Best Beginner Keyboards for Learning Music Production

Best Beginner Keyboards for Learning Music Production

By Tony Allen

Best DJ Earplugs — Protect Your Hearing Without Killing the Sound

Best DJ Earplugs — Protect Your Hearing Without Killing the Sound

By Tony Allen

Best Laser Lights for DJs — Safe, Legal, and Stunning

Best Laser Lights for DJs — Safe, Legal, and Stunning

By Tony Allen

Can I DJ Live On Instagram?

Can I DJ Live On Instagram?

By Tony Allen

20 Essential DJ Accessories You Need in Your Setup

20 Essential DJ Accessories You Need in Your Setup

By Tony Allen

DJ Headphones vs Normal Headphones

DJ Headphones vs Normal Headphones

By Tony Allen

Do DJs Use Drum Pads

Do DJs Use Drum Pads

By Tony Allen

How Can A DJ Avoid Tinnitus

How Can A DJ Avoid Tinnitus

By Tony Allen

How Do You DJ In A Nightclub?

How Do You DJ In A Nightclub?

By Tony Allen

How Much Does A Vinyl Record Weigh?

How Much Does A Vinyl Record Weigh?

By Tony Allen

Best Soundproof Curtains — Do They Actually Work?

Best Soundproof Curtains — Do They Actually Work?

By Tony Allen

What is The Sync Button?

What is The Sync Button?

By Tony Allen

Why Are So Many Songs 128 BPM

Why Are So Many Songs 128 BPM

By Tony Allen

Best Microphone For Live Vocals

Best Microphone For Live Vocals

By Tony Allen

What Are DJ Loops

What Are DJ Loops

By Tony Allen

What Does an Audio Interface Do

What Does an Audio Interface Do

By Tony Allen

What is a Crossfader

What is a Crossfader

By Tony Allen

What is a Slipmat

What is a Slipmat

By Tony Allen

What Is MIDI Mapping? (MIDI Map Basics)

What Is MIDI Mapping? (MIDI Map Basics)

By Tony Allen

Best DJ Controllers for Beginners — Where to Start

Best DJ Controllers for Beginners — Where to Start

By Tony Allen

Best DJ Mixers for Beginners — Simple, Solid, Affordable

Best DJ Mixers for Beginners — Simple, Solid, Affordable

By Tony Allen

Best DJ Tables and Stands for Every Space

Best DJ Tables and Stands for Every Space

By Tony Allen

Best Powered Speakers for DJs — Plug In and Play

Best Powered Speakers for DJs — Plug In and Play

By Tony Allen

Best Standalone DJ Controllers — No Laptop Required

Best Standalone DJ Controllers — No Laptop Required

By Tony Allen

Best USB Sticks for DJing — Reliable Drives That Won't Fail Mid-Set

Best USB Sticks for DJing — Reliable Drives That Won't Fail Mid-Set

By Tony Allen

5 Best Confetti Cannons for DJs and Events

5 Best Confetti Cannons for DJs and Events

By Tony Allen

Dealing With Song Requests

Dealing With Song Requests

By Tony Allen

DJ Techniques You NEED To Master

DJ Techniques You NEED To Master

By Tony Allen

Front Vs Rear Ported Speakers

Front Vs Rear Ported Speakers

By Tony Allen

How To Clean DJ Headphones

How To Clean DJ Headphones

By Tony Allen

How to DJ in a Nightclub in 7 Easy Steps

How to DJ in a Nightclub in 7 Easy Steps

By Tony Allen

How To Find BPM of a Song

How To Find BPM of a Song

By Tony Allen

How To Pick The Best DJ Name

How To Pick The Best DJ Name

By Tony Allen

How To Start Mixing Techno Music

How To Start Mixing Techno Music

By Tony Allen

Learning To Scratch

Learning To Scratch

By Tony Allen

Music Production for Beginners

Music Production for Beginners

By Tony Allen

The Ultimate Pioneer DJ Controller Guide — Every Model Compared

The Ultimate Pioneer DJ Controller Guide — Every Model Compared

By Tony Allen

Pioneer DJ WeDJ App

Pioneer DJ WeDJ App

By Tony Allen

Serato DJ Lite vs Pro: Should I Upgrade?

Serato DJ Lite vs Pro: Should I Upgrade?

By Tony Allen

Using Stems For DJs

Using Stems For DJs

By Tony Allen

What Is Traktor DJ? The Best Guide

What Is Traktor DJ? The Best Guide

By Tony Allen