Learnings, Insights and Tips on Speakers, Subs and DJing
DJ gear guides covering controllers, CDJs, XDJs, rekordbox, USB drives, headphones, setup problems, and practical equipment choices for beginners and working DJs.
If you are preparing a USB drive for Rekordbox, CDJs, or XDJs, the safest answer is still simple: use FAT32 if you want the best chance of working across different Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta players. That does not mean exFAT is always wrong. Newer gear can support it. The problem is that DJs rarely know … Read more
Quick 2026 update: The OPUS-QUAD is no longer just a new release to watch. Pioneer DJ lists it as a current professional all-in-one system with 4-deck playback, Wi-Fi, CloudDirectPlay, Bluetooth input, rekordbox hardware unlock, and Serato DJ Pro hardware unlock support. The unit also received a firmware update in March 2026, so check the official … Read more
Pioneer XDJ-XZ is a standalone semi-4-channel DJ unit ideal for events, pubs, clubs, or at-home DJing. Its professional layout, sturdily built, and great club-ready sound delivers all the features DJs need. But what are the differences between XZ and Pioneer Opus-Quad that just came out? To whom are these two units intended? Are the prices … Read more
A DJ vinyl turntable is a record player with several features that make mixing between two different tracks easy. The mixer, also known as the mixing console, is the heart of any DJ setup. With the help of a mixer, the DJ controls the sound coming from the turntables, and it is the mixer that allows you … Read more
Maschine MK3 is a groove production studio, drop controller, sampler, and sequencer, perfect for public and private studios. The third generation of Maschine took over the classic Groovebox workflow and made it faster and more intuitive. Optimized based on customer research, it was packed with new features to increase the speed and user focus. But … Read more
Pioneer XDJ-XZ is a pro, all-in-one 4-channel system DJ system excellent for events, a pub or club, or home DJing. With its proficient layout, sturdily built, and outstanding club-ready sound, it provides all the features we DJs need to get the work done. But what are the features of the unit that just came out, Pioneer … Read more
Pioneer XDJ-XZ is a professional standalone 4-channel system DJ system perfect for events, a bar or club, or a private studio. With its professional layout, sturdily built, and superior club-ready sound, it delivers all the features we DJs need to get the job done. But what about his future successor, Pioneer XDJ-XZ2? Will it be … Read more
Right now, Pioneer is undoubtedly the industry standard when it comes to DJ equipment. However, Denon’s forward-thinking method has landed them some heavy recognition, resulting in an apparent overnight rise to prominence. People liked to pay a little more for Pioneer in the past because Pioneer was the market leader regarding quality and innovation leader … Read more
When looking for speakers as a mobile DJ, sound per size is more important than sound per dollar, as only so much gear will fit in a vehicle. Powered tops are the industry standard and will minimize things to carry/worry about, opposed to passive. They’re generally lighter too. But as good as those tops will … Read more
CDJs are just a CD/USB playing unit with pitch faders, a large jog wheel, and perhaps a touchscreen if it’s more recent. So why on earth are they so expensive? Even units from less popular brands are still hundreds of pounds for one. What could possibly cost so much? Is it merely a case of … Read more