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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.
Beatport Streaming
Worth the subscription? For working club DJs who need fresh dance music and seamless rekordbox/Serato integration — yes.
Splice Sounds
Still the most comprehensive sample library going. Vocal acapellas, drum hits, melodic loops — everything tagged and key-labelled.
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