Reloop’s new RP-8000 MK2: instrumental pitch control, Serato integration

Like the relaunched Technics 1200, the new Reloop decks sport digitally controlled motors. But Reloop have gone somewhere very different from Technics: platters that can be controlled at a full range of pitches, and even play scales. And the RP-8000 MK2 is a MIDI controller, too, for Serato and other software.

The Technics SL-1200 is back, and this time for DJs again

First it was dead. Then, it came back but … inexplicably cost four thousand bucks and seemed to be for audiophiles, not DJs. Now, at last, the iconic* Technics SL-1200 turntable is back, and in a newly-manufactured form that might actually suit DJs.

Peter Kirn - January 8, 2019

Build your own scratch DJ controller

If DJing originated in the creative miuse and appropriation of hardware, perhaps the next wave will come from DIYers inventing new approaches. No need to wait, anyway – you can try building this scratch controller yourself.

Peter Kirn - December 20, 2018

NI’s moving haptic wheels could change digital DJing: the new S4

Peter Kirn - September 6, 2018

Pioneer’s latest DJ all-in-one wants to help you get ready for clubs

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2018

Forget vinyl: here’s a DJ rig with two Amiga 1200 PCs

Peter Kirn - July 26, 2018

Pioneer and Serato get two-laptop B2B DJing with dual USB audio

Peter Kirn - June 1, 2018

Roland’s DJ gear has a built-in TR drum machine; here’s how to use it

Peter Kirn - February 16, 2018

Roland gets you going on their DJ controllers, Serato with free samples

Peter Kirn - December 26, 2017

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