Accessories for Touring: What to Pack and What to Leave
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Best DJ Controllers for Ableton Live (2026)
Controllers & Decks — Buyer’s Guide · 2026 · 9 min read The Short Answer No standard DJ controller integrates natively with Ableton Live. You’re choosing between two routes: hardware Ableton officially supports, or DJ hardware you MIDI map yourself. For native Ableton control, the Akai APC40 MKII is the most DJ-relevant option — plug
Using Ableton Live for DJing: Controllers, Mixers & Audio Interfaces
DJ Mixer for Ableton Live: Controllers, Mixers & Audio Interfaces The DJ Mixtape ← Controllers Controllers & Decks Hardware Guide · June 2026 · 8 min read DJ Mixer forAbleton Live The DJ Mixtape June 2026 Controllers, Mixers & Audio Interfaces Quick Answer The short answer: No mainstream DJ controller integrates natively with Ableton Live.
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How Do DJs Use Turntables? A Working DJ’s Guide (2026)
Hardware Guide · Mixers & Decks How do DJs use turntables? Two decks, a mixer and a stack of records is the setup that built DJ culture — and it still works exactly the same way in 2026. Here’s what’s actually happening when a DJ plays on turntables, and whether you need them to start.
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How to clean vinyl records the right way
As the technology of vinyl records advances, so does the quality. Vinyl record sales are on the rise currently, and with that comes an increase in people wanting to find effective ways to keep their records looking clean and shiny for as long as possible. With this in mind, there are some important tips to
The Best Serato Control Vinyl in 2021
We’ve noticed a load of brilliantly designed Serato control vinyl for sale online recently, so by way of showing some of our more interesting finds, we thought it’d be a nice idea to do a light-hearted round-up of the best they have to offer. Most of you will have witnessed a DJ rocking up to
Best Rotary DJ Mixers 2026 — From Budget to Boutique
Updated August 2026 · Originally published 2021 Rotary mixers are still one of the most misunderstood pieces of DJ equipment. To some people they look like boutique toys for house DJs with expensive record collections. To others they’re the most musical way to mix, full stop. The truth sits somewhere in between — and if
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How to Record a DJ Mix in 2026
Guide · Recording How to Recorda DJ Mix in 2026 Whether you’re playing off a controller at home or a club mixer in a venue, there’s a recording method that fits your setup. Here’s how each one works. Short version: If you’re on a controller with DJ software, just hit the record button — every
