Plugin Review · Synths Xfer Serum 2 review Eleven years after the synth that defined a generation of dance music, Serum 2 finally lands — rebuilt from the engine up, and free for everyone who already owns the original. SERUM 2 XFER RECORDS 9.3/10 The verdict The modern benchmark for wavetable synthesis — and an […]
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Hardware Review · 2026 Pioneer DJDDJ-REV7 review The motorised Serato battle controller that put real turntables on a desk — and how it stacks up against the Rane Performer. The DDJ-REV7: two motorised 7″ platters either side of a DJM-S-style battle mixer. 9.0OUT OF 10 The best motorised scratch controller for battle and turntablist DJs
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Hardware Review · 2026 AlphaThetaCDJ-3000X review The club standard gets a bigger screen, built-in Wi-Fi, and a better DAC. Is it the upgrade — or is the CDJ-3000 still the smart-money buy? The CDJ-3000X: a 10.1″ glass touchscreen now dominates the top panel. 9.0OUT OF 10 An exceptional player and the new booth flagship —
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Buyer’s Guide · Updated 2026 The best studiomonitors for DJs& producers Whether you’re prepping edits, cleaning up acapellas, or finishing your own tracks, your monitors are the only honest voice in the room. They don’t flatter. They don’t hype the low end to sell you on a mix that falls apart in the club. Below
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Beginner Guide · 2026 How to Start DJingin 2026 A controller, a laptop, free software, and a few hundred tracks. That’s genuinely all you need to start. Here’s the honest path from zero to first gig — without the gear obsession and without the false promises. The short version: Buy a DDJ-FLX4 ($329) or DDJ-FLX2
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I’ve been making mixes in Ableton for over twenty years. I also spent several months using DJ.Studio seriously for client work — branded mixtapes for restaurants and hospitality brands. So this comparison comes from actual use of both tools, not a spec sheet. The short version: DJ.Studio is faster. Ableton is deeper. Which one you
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I’ve spent the last several months using DJ.Studio alongside Ableton to build client mixtapes — branded mixes for restaurants and hospitality brands. It’s earned a permanent place in my workflow, though not the one I first expected: DJ.Studio is now where every mix begins, and Ableton is where it gets finished. That’s the honest version
The DJ mixer market in 2026 runs from $269 portable battle units to $3,799 hybrid rotary flagships. This guide covers the full range — with accurate pricing, honest verdicts, and a clear decision framework by DJ type. Quick picks Category Mixer Price Best overall / club standard Pioneer DJM-A9 $2,699 Best mid-range Pioneer DJM-750MK2 $799
Budget ceiling, software bundles, jog wheel size — there’s a lot of noise in the sub-$350 bracket. This guide cuts it down to four controllers worth actually buying in 2026, with a clear pick for each type of beginner. What counts as a budget DJ controller in 2026? The old $300 cut-off still works as
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The right pair of DJ headphones depends entirely on where and how you play. The club-booth standard has been the same for decades — but there’s a different answer if you’re DJing at home, producing as well as playing, or just starting out. This guide cuts through the noise by matching each pair to the