DJ tech, since 2003
Turntables are still the reference point for DJ performance, offering a level of control and connection that controllers and software can’t fully replace. Built for accuracy, durability, and hands-on mixing, modern DJ turntables continue to play a central role in clubs, studios, and battle setups worldwide.
This category features direct-drive and belt-drive turntables from established brands including Technics, Pioneer DJ, Reloop, Audio-Technica, Numark, Stanton, and Denon DJ. From industry standards like the Technics SL-1200 series to newer high-torque and DVS-ready designs, these decks are built for real-world DJ use.
Whether you’re playing vinyl, running timecode, or building a hybrid setup, today’s turntables remain a practical, reliable choice for DJs who value feel, precision, and long-term relevance.
Environmental issues are hardly a hot topic in the DJ industry, but they should be. So we're making it our goal to bring these matters to the attention of everyone, and are starting with the plastic waste of shrink sleeves on vinyl. Why do we have it? Do we even need it? Is there an alternative?
On a day when Ortofon announced a whole new range of Concorde carts, Mixfader makers MWM announce Phase, a wireless technology that aims to eliminate the need for control vinyl and carts completely. Oh the irony.
Denon DJ's intentions become clearer with each release. The bold #changeyourrider attack on Pioneer DJ's territory just got real with the announcement of Timecode, a StagelinQ powered plug that offers a view into the booth by stage techs, or outright control of lighting and effects in a venue.
Ortofon is celebrating its 100th birthday with a reinvention of its flagship Concorde cart. The MKII comes in 5 striking models that broadly match the needs and wallets of DJs. A key element of the new model is the replaceable lifter, meaning no more low rent fixes with plastic ties.
Many of us mourn the loss of Vestax and their unique way of doing things. So does Reloop it seems, and their new 2 channel scratchcentric KUT mixer absolutely harks back to the era where black and gold was cool on a DJ product, but blended what is good from today's scene.
Despite the Technics 1200 being the only turntable you'll ever need (according to some anyway), this hasn't stopped Denon DJ from having a bash at their own version of a DJ turntable. The VL12 Prime pleases purists, but also pushes the bar enough to generate a bad case of GAS. Mark puntastically takes some for a spin.
DIY and modding are key tenets of the portabism scene. Normally it's hardware tweaks, but established player Bihari Designs has made the snappily named "The Ahhh Fresh "Print It Yourself" Picture Disc" — a clear 45 full of the scratch sound standards, with a self adhesive back, ready for you own printouts.
![[VIDEO] DJ Chell remixes Bomfunk MCs' "Freestyler"](https://djworx.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dj-chell-freestyler-768x432.jpg "[VIDEO] DJ Chell remixes Bomfunk MCs' \"Freestyler\" 8")
Starting a very cold Monday in fine style is DJ Chell, who stopped by Arkaei's studio to perform his drumstep version of "Freestyler" by the Bomfunk MCs.
"I swear — it just came off in my hand". The lifter that is. And the new Play Again will not only fix your broken Concorde, but will add colour too.
Bucking the trend of chucking laptops and controllers from the booth, a Berlin club has banned CDJs and turntables in favour of more eclectic setups.
Reloop lavishes a little love on their turntable range to release the RP-7000 mk2. It's stronger, a bit faster out of the blocks, and adds a new tonearm base.
Gently easing you back into the working week is UK turntablist Again Hawk, who once again drops a routine for DJ City called "Like Water".
