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An independent guide to the software, hardware, records, and ideas shaping the way DJs work today. Curated by working DJs — not chosen by algorithms.
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Ableton Live 12: the DJ’s secret weapon
Seven years mixing in Ableton. Here’s why it’s still the most powerful tool for serious DJs — and what the new MIDI tools actually change.
Pioneer DDJ-FLX10
A serious leap. Stem separation built-in and the kind of build quality that takes a beating.
Where to buy music
Beatport vs Bandcamp vs Juno: which platform deserves your money this year.
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Pioneer DDJ-FLX10
The most capable 4-channel controller Pioneer have made. Built-in stem separation makes this a genuine creative tool — not just a controller.
MasterSounds Radius 4
A boutique rotary at a relatively accessible price. Warm, musical, and impossibly well-built. Worth every penny for serious selectors.
Pioneer HDJ-X10
Still the booth standard. Excellent isolation, brutal build quality, and that signature Pioneer low-end that cuts through any club.
Ableton Live 12 Suite
The complete edition. New MIDI tools, expanded device collection, and the workflow that makes Ableton uniquely powerful for DJ-producers.
DJcity Record Pool
One of the best record pools for working DJs. Huge library of radio edits, remixes and exclusives across every genre. Essential if you’re playing out regularly.
Lalal.ai Stem Separation
The best AI stem separator for DJs. Pull clean acapellas, drum stems and basslines from any track. Powered by the Andromeda sixth-gen engine.
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The DJ Mixtape started in 2019 as a place to write honestly about the gear, software, and music that actually matters in a working DJ booth.
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