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    Review: Crane Stand Elite

    Chris Brackley Dec 26, 2014
    Crane Hardware have made quite a name for themselves in the DJ industry with their previous laptop stands; the Pro, and Plus. Offering vast amounts of adjustability, along with lightweight but sturdy construction, they've appeared in booths…
    DJ Equipment / Accessories

    Review: Pioneer XDJ-1000

    Chris Brackley Dec 18, 2014
    Over the last few years, the 'CDJ that doesn't play CDs' has taken on almost mythical status in the DJ world, spoken of in hushed tones by those claiming to be in-the-know, and those who claimed to know somebody else who was. What is…
    DJ Equipment / Accessories

    Review: Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable

    Chris Brackley Nov 19, 2014
    There is a significant part of the DJ world in which vinyl will never die. From turntablists, to reggae jocks spinning 45s, to techno DJs like Sven Väth, the lure of black plastic is inescapable for many. So here we find ourselves, in 2014,…
    DJ Controllers

    Review: Akai AMX and AFX Serato DJ Controllers

    Chris Brackley Nov 12, 2014
    The ecosystem of Serato products has expanded massively in recent years, with native control solutions appearing from many manufacturers. The latest company to step into the Serato world is Akai, with their new AMX and AFX units. But do…
    Advanced DJ Tips

    DJing With One Deck and Instant Doubles

    Chris Brackley Oct 26, 2014
    One of the many advantages of using a DVS system for DJing, which is often overlooked, is the ability to play from just one vinyl deck or CDJ, in case of equipment failure. In this article we discuss the technique for doing so, and how to…
    DJ Equipment / Accessories

    Sennheiser HD 25: Still the King of On-Ear DJ Headphones?

    Chris Brackley Oct 14, 2014
    DJ headphones are an intensely personal thing. They're the only weapon in a DJ's arsenal directly in contact with the body during their work, and as such, concerns of fit, comfort, sound, and style all have a part to play in choosing them.…
    DJ Headphones

    Lollipop DJ Headphones: Why You Should Try One

    Chris Brackley Sep 30, 2014
    When DJing, as we know it today, first shimmered into life in the discos of the late 70s, stick headphones were very much standard issue for all spinners. They've lost out in popularity to regular over-ear cans for many years now, but some…
    DJ Equipment / Accessories

    DJ Sound Cards On A Budget: Reloop Play, Traktor Audio 2 MK2 & Griffin DJ Connect

    Chris Brackley Sep 17, 2014
    With so many great DJ apps out on iOS, there is a need for affordable sound cards that can provide both headphone and master outputs for phones or tablets. Controller DJs also need a good sound card, and can play a very decent set with just…
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