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Gear 03 May 2026

Noise FX for DJs: Smooth Transitions with Mixer Noise

Noise effects on your DJ mixer create smooth transitions between tracks. Here's how the Sound Color FX “Noise” on the AlphaTheta DJM-900NXS2 works.

Gear 03 May 2026

Roland TR-6S v2.0: Firmware Update Adds Chromatic 808 Bass

Roland TR-6S System Program 2.00 introduces a newly developed, chromatically playable TR-808 bass instrument for programming your own basslines.

Gear 03 May 2026

Rane Four: The Serato Controller with Deep Stems Integration

Rane Four is a 4-channel controller for Serato DJ Pro with fixed 8.5-inch platters and dedicated Stems control.

Gear 03 May 2026

Flux Mode: How Traktor Pro 4 keeps reverse tricks on beat

Flux Mode in Traktor Pro 4 lets DJs experiment with backspins and hotcue juggling, then automatically returns to the track on beat.

Gear 03 May 2026

Shure SM7B: The studio classic since 1973 explained

The Shure SM7B has been a broadcast standard for decades. We explain the technology, history, and applications of this dynamic microphone.

Gear 02 May 2026

AKG K361: Foldable Studio Headphones for Studio and On-the-Go

The AKG K361 combines a closed-back design, 50mm drivers, and neutral sound for studio, mixing, and on-the-go.

Gear 02 May 2026

Pioneer DDJ-FLX10: STEMS Controller for Live Mashups

The Pioneer DDJ-FLX10 splits tracks live into vocals, drums, and instruments via STEMS tech — letting you mash up songs on the fly with zero prep.

Gear 02 May 2026

Roland TB-03: The Acid Classic Returns as a Boutique Reissue

The Roland TB-03 brings the legendary TB-303 acid sound back in a compact Boutique synth, featuring ACB technology, onboard effects, and an LED display.

Gear 01 May 2026

FX Chains on the DJM-900NXS2: Crafting Creative Transitions

How Reverb, Delay, and Filter shape transitions on the Pioneer DJM-900NXS2 – with Beat FX, Sound Color FX, and mixer specs.

Gear 01 May 2026

DJM-A9: Pioneer DJ unveils new 4-channel club mixer

Pioneer DJ's DJM-A9 brings 32-bit converters, Booth EQ, and phantom power for microphones to the club.

Gear 01 May 2026

Pioneer DDJ-1000SRT: features and specifications overview

The Pioneer DDJ-1000SRT is a 4-channel DJ controller for Serato DJ Pro with full-size jog wheels, MAGVEL FADER and On Jog Display.

Gear 01 May 2026

Sampling in Your DJ Set: How the Roland SP-404MKII Shapes Beats

Sampling adds character to DJ sets. The Roland SP-404MKII shows how samplers and effects shape beats live.