DJ tech, since 2003
DJ tech, since 2003
DJ mixers are the control center of any setup, giving DJs precise command over volume, EQ, effects, and transitions. Built for performance, reliability, and tactile feedback, a good mixer can make or break a set, whether in the club, studio, or on the road.
This category features mixers from top brands including Pioneer DJ, Rane, Allen & Heath, Denon DJ, Numark, and Behringer. From battle-ready two-channel models to full-featured four-channel mixers with effects and USB connectivity, these decks cater to scratching, live performance, and digital DJ workflows.
Whether you’re blending vinyl, controlling DVS, or integrating digital setups, a quality DJ mixer delivers precision, durability, and the flexibility DJs demand in real-world conditions.
Allen & Heath knows how to make mixers. Normally associated with being in the booth, they've also serviced the entry level market for a long time too. The new xone:23 distills a lot of the established high expertise into a much smaller 2 channel unit. Mark Settle takes a look and establishes that two channels doesn't always mean scratch mixer.
The Rane Sixty Four is a beast of a mixer, so only a few DJs are really capable of reviewing it. One such DJ is arkaei, and he did just that.
Is it a mixer? Or a Controller? Well it's both. The American Audio 14 MXR wears both hats pretty well. Jared Helfer plays tunes and writes words.
Focussing on the basics, the DJ Tech DIF-1S ticks the handful of necessary boxes needed for scratch DJs. Innofader is one and £99 is another.
Is it a mixer or controller? The Traktor Kontrol Z2 is both it seems. In the first of 2 full reviews, Chris Cartledge plays, likes and writes.
The original Vestax PMC-05 set the blue print for all scratch mixers to follow. The PMC-05 Pro IV is the modern day update. Markski cuts it up fresh.
Pioneer have upgraded their venerable DJM-800. Or is it a budget DJM-900? Andrew Unsworth tries to fathom out the DJM-850 for himself.
Allen & Heath's xone:DB4 truly was the dogs bollocks that they described. So did they castrate their new xone:DB2? Not at all.
Behringer's reputation is built on making me-too products for half the price. But the DDM4000 is a trailblazer. A box so laden with features is not what anyone expected, but it rocks. Find out what we think.
Allen & Heath make amazing mixers. But the promise of their sporty named xone:DB4 is one of being the one mixer to own them all. Andrew Unsworth checks is out.
Is it a mixer or a controller? Actually, the 4Midiloop is both - a mixer that acts like a controller. Confused? You won't be once you play with it.
Allen & Heath are a rare breed - a UK based DJ hardware company. The xone:02 is a hugely underrated slice of scratch goodness and well worthy of a look. WHich is just what we did.