DJ EXPO 2017: Rane TWELVE — 12 inches of digital pleasure
For years, there was a standing joke in scratch forums about a Rane turntable. But now in the inMusic camp, that's a 12" Serato DJ controlling reality.
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Turntables
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.
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BPM 2017: Hang out at the Portablist Lounge
Trade shows are places to hang out with fellow DJs. And at BPM 2017, you'll be able to take part in the Portablist Lounge, with your portable turntable.
NEW: IKEA EKET shelves — new vinyl storage option
IKEA's vinyl storage range has gone through some changes in recent years. And there's a new highly colourful one to contend with too. Say hello to EKET.
Reloop Vibe cart — feel it and hear it
Reloop taps into Orfoton's considerable cart skills, and brings out the Reloop Vibe — an elliptical stylussed (is the even a word?) Concorde cart for DJs.
FLEXI FRIDAY: DJ Woody’s new 7″ — Flexicuts
The flexi disk is a long forgotten format from a few decades ago. But DJ Woody has revived it for his new "Flexicuts" portablism 7" scratch record.
Saving us a job — Mojaxx reviews the Technics SL-1200GR
Technically reviewing a review, we think it's worth you all taking a look at Mojaxx's Technics SL-1200GR review, as it confirms what we said from the start.
The cassette tape scratching ScrubBoard is back for more
In a world filled with all manner of next level DJ technology, Jeremy Bell keeps pushing forward with his cassette tape based ScrubBoard. Here's an update.
Going turntable cold turkey with Denon DJ Prime
The Denon DJ Prime units finally are being released into the wild. And we've got our review units in the Worxlab. So what do you want to know?
LET’S ARGUE: People would prefer separates to controllers
We got into a ruck at the coffee shop about how people would rather own separate units than all-in-one controllers. So we turned it into an article.
The DIY Spinbox — it’s just a deck in a box
The Spinbox is a DIY bunch of bits in a cardboard box that makes a turntable. Just don't throw away the box, because that's the chassis. No really.
Jetpack Cut bag — making portablism that little bit more portable
Unless you want to juggle your portablist collection of stuff around in your pockets, You're going to need a bag. And the Jetpack Cut bag is just the thing.
Deepgrooves vinyl record pressing plant to open in old WW2 prison
With the surge in vinyl record popularity, it makes sense to open a new pressing plant. Deepgrooves decided to do it in a WW2 prison.