DJ Gear Reviews

• AlphaTheta DJM-A7: the DJM-A9 layout in a DJM-750MK2 sized mixer: The DJM-750MK2 replacement costs 1,599 dollars or euros, adds Master Texture, Split Filter, SonicLink and two USB-C ports, and cuts Beat FX to six buttons. What you gain, what you lose, and who should buy it.
• Serato DJ for iOS: the full Serato on iPhone and iPad, plus Serato DJ 5.0: Serato DJ is now on iPhone and iPad, free to start or 149 dollars once, with iOS Transfer, DVS and 120+ controllers. What works, what is missing, and how it compares to djay and Serato's old Pyro app.
• Denon DJ Prime 4 G2: onboard stems, MPCe pads and built-in DMX: Denon's Prime 4 G2 lands at 2,599 dollars with Stems rendered on the unit, multi-zone MPCe pads, a DMX socket for your lights, and OmniSource still to come.
• AlphaTheta DJM-V5: The Sweet Spot Between Power and Accessibility
• AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X: Cloud Streaming and Wi-Fi Come to Professional DJ Players: AlphaTheta launches the CDJ-3000X - the first CDJ without Pioneer branding, featuring cloud streaming, Wi-Fi connectivity, and NFC login for seamless access to Beatport, TIDAL, and rekordbox Cloud
• Native Instruments Traktor MX2: Everything You Need to Know About the Game-Changing Entry-Level Controller: Native Instruments redefines entry-level DJ controllers with the Traktor MX2 - featuring stems control, pattern sequencer, and professional audio at $449