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 […]
Mixers & Decks — Review · June 2026 · 10 min read AlphaTheta DJM-V5 — 3-channel compact club mixer with 96kHz / 32-bit conversion and SonicLink wireless monitoring The DJ Mixtape Verdict 9.0 /10 The DJM-V5 is a compact, premium club mixer that delivers V10-level sound quality and workflow in a smaller, more focused package.
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Controllers & Decks — Review · June 2026 · 9 min read AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6 — 4-channel controller with Groove Circuit and club-standard layout The DJ Mixtape Verdict 8.4 /10 The DDJ-GRV6 is the best mid-range 4-channel controller AlphaTheta currently makes — and a genuine step forward from the FLX6 it effectively replaces. The club-standard layout,
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Controllers & Decks — Review · June 2026 · 9 min read Rane Performer — 4-channel motorized DJ controller · Released June 2024 The DJ Mixtape Verdict 9.0 /10 The Rane Performer is the most complete controller in Rane’s current lineup — and the only 4-channel motorised DJ controller built to Rane’s standards. Motorised platters,
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Pioneer HDJ-X10 Review (2026): Still the Best Premium DJ Headphones for Working DJs? The DJ Mixtape ← Headphones & Monitors Headphones & Monitors Review · June 2026 · 10 min read PioneerHDJ-X10Review (2026) The DJ Mixtape June 2026 Score: 9.1 / 10 £299 / $349 There are two ways to pick DJ headphones. The first
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AlphaTheta euphonia Review (2026): The Rotary Mixer Pioneer Should Have Built Years Ago The DJ Mixtape ← Mixers & Decks Mixers & Decks Buying Guide · June 2026 · 12 min read AlphaThetaeuphoniaReview (2026) The DJ Mixtape June 2026 Score: 9.4 / 10 €3,799 launch price If you’ve spent any time in serious DJ booths,
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Everything you need to know before you buy — STEMS, performance features, and why this is the controller for the modern DJ If you’ve been looking for a DJ controller that genuinely bridges the gap between bedroom practice and professional club performance, the Pioneer DDJ-FLX10 is it. This is Pioneer DJ’s flagship 4-channel performance controller
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Whether you’re picking up a controller for the first time or looking to tighten up skills you’ve already developed, the fundamentals are the same: learn your equipment, build a library worth playing, master the technical basics, and develop the instincts that come from playing in front of people. This guide covers all of it in
Updated for 2026 Rotary mixers are still one of the most misunderstood parts of DJ culture. To some people they look like stripped-back boutique toys for house DJs with expensive records. To other DJs they’re the most musical way to mix, full stop. The truth sits somewhere in the middle — and if you’re thinking
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In this article, we’re going to take a look at our top 3 compact drum machines for your live DJ sets. Drum machines have long been a staple in music production DJing, but in recent years they have been experiencing a bit of a renaissance in the world of live DJ performances. With their ability
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