There’s a major security hole in CDJs, Rekordbox; here’s what’s affected

AlphaTheta, the company the entire world still knows as “Pioneer,” has announced a major security vulnerability in many CDJ and XDJ models and all Rekordbox software for macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. You should definitely patch your software, but what does this mean, exactly, and who’s affected? (Hint: it’s only an issue if you’re connected to a network.)

Best of show: walk NAMM with us in a gear-mas gallery

Who stood out at this year’s NAMM show, that festivus of gear that brightens our winters from Anaheim? We’ve given you some idea with NAMM and LA’s Buchla & Friends. Here, in images, are our favorites from NAMM, as captured by LA photographer Mehdi Hassine and veteran Berlin hardware guru Gösta Wellmer.

Peter Kirn - February 3, 2026

Your Eurorack rig is now another deck: Pamela’s Disco does PRO-DJ LINK

Pam’s back in town, and she’s learned a new language. ALM/Busy Circuits’ “Pamela’s Disco” sports an Ethernet jack for PRO DJ-LINK — that’s the sync format found on CDJs and other Pioneer DJ/AlphaTheta equipment and compatible gear. You read that right: now your modular has a sync button.

Peter Kirn - December 4, 2025