REVIEW: Maschine Mikro MK3 — a DJ’s perspective
The third version of NI's budget entry in the groovebox lineup, the Maschine Mikro MK3 brings with it a new look, and a smart strip for you to caress.
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DJ tech news, reviews and opinion
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REVIEW: Arturia KeyStep MIDI keyboard
We don't often review MIDI keyboards, so the Arturia KeyStep 32 key controller with arpeggiator and step sequencer would have to be quite special to get a look in... Well, is it?
REVIEW: AKAI Pro MPD226 and MPD232 controllers
Akai Pro brings pads, knobs, and faders together in the MPD226 and MPD232. Darren from Isotonik Studios uses his considerable experience to review them.
POLL: Symmetry or not symmetry — that is the question
Controllers brought flexibility in design, and a growing discussion about symmetry. Do you have a preference? Add your vote to the poll.
REVIEW: Denon DJ MCX8000 Controller
Denon DJ is staking its claim for the premium end of the controller market with the MCX8000, and at the same time brings fully standalone with Engine 1.5.
REVIEW: NI Traktor Kontrol S5 Controller
The Traktor Kontrol S5 might not be as feature rich as its big sibling, the S8, but how does it stack up as a new four-channel controller?
Numark NS7III review – The perfect Serato DJ Controller?
To gauge reaction, Numark posted an NS7II with screens. Then they went and made it into the NS7III. Mark sees if his favourite controller got better still.
REVIEW: Tibo Urban 500 Console
The Tibo Urban 500 is an all in one controller, sound, and lights in a mobile-pulpit like box. Mark Settle puts his back out moving it around for a review.
REVIEW: Pioneer DJ DDJ-SZ Serato DJ Controller
At launch, the Pioneer DJ DDJ-SZ wasn't exactly ready for the market. But after some fixes, Andrew Unsworth lays his hands on one and writes words.
REVIEW: AKAI APC40 MKII Controller
The Akai Pro APC40 is iconic. And now the sequel - the APC40 MKII - is here, and Isotonik's Darren E Cowley put his Ableton Live knowledge to good work.
Review: Native Instruments Kontrol D2
NI has lopped the end off of a S8 and called it a Kontrol D2. Jared got a pair and used them with his S8, turntables, and just about anything he could lay his hands on. He wrote many words, and named it a review.
ACPAD wireless guitar controller — the future for DJs?
As tech advances, so do the possibilities. And from the guitar world comes the ACPAD wireless controller, something that might foretell the future for DJs.