As I dotted I’s and crossed T’s on our review, DJ Angelo swooped in and made a hostile takeover of the review units I had. What happened next is captured in full 1080p HD video and most ably demonstrates the MIDI buttons on the Reloop RP-8000 turntables, as well as Angelo’s own brand of funky turntablism.
The video starts in proper turntablist style and sets the stage for the Public Enemy based routine. Subtle use of loop rolls soon gives way for full on hot cue action combined with the Reloop RMX-80‘s filters.
I really like this set. I’m a less is more kind of guy, and prefer DJ sets to be clean and funky rather than over-ambitious click fests. And Angelo nails this short but sweet routine perfectly. The subtle use of the buttons shows the creative possibilities without becoming a controllerist demonstration.
As far as our review goes, words are being tidied up and the photography needs a little Photoshop love to make it pop. So it’ll appear once Reloop have done the customary fact check which could be during the holiday, or once everyone is back at work.
would have liked to see more finger drumming on the pads, curious as to how stable the tonearm is during something like that.
A world class dj doing what he does best.
I have yet to see a routine that Dj Angelo doesn’t nail!
Phenomenal performance! As a demonstration highlighting the features of the turntable though, I wish he would’ve incorporated more button play and controllerism. Yes, the routine was great but he didn’t do anything that someone with two 1200’s and Dicers couldn’t do and budget minded DJ’s (aka the vast majority of us) will be the first to point that out. If Reloop really wants to showcase these turntables and convince DJ’s to drop money on them beyond the “ooh, it’s shiny” factor, they need to showcase the things that you can’t do with other setups.
i see you’re point but for new turntablists starting out a pair of technics and dicers is not a cheaper option, techs are getting dearer and dearer. also existing turntablists will love those features built into the actual deck
Good heavens, where do you live? Around here (Northern California), I can pick up a good pair of 1200’s for under a grand. Existing turntablists will certainly love having features built into the deck but will they love it enough to drop $1600 on them? We’ll see. Personally, I think these turntables are brilliant and I hope that others will as well (even if I don’t think the video did them enough justice).
you’re talking 2nd hand techs there, some people like to buy new stuff they can have warranty/aftersales with. these are a great option and a good alternative to stantons (the only other deck id buy)
^2nd hand tech dont lose their value. Honestly the new reloops look dope an all but if I’m going super oem id opt for the Audio Technica LP1240 and a pair of dicers.
stanton str8 150s would be my table of choice if i didn’t have techs although I’m not a scratch dj so won’t offer a pro opinion on which is best, but my stunning condition mk3 1210s with original boxes are going nowhere:) they were only released for one year before the mk5s came out, even with my array of controllers i will only mix on them at home, to dj at home is all about enjoyment and thats where mine comes from. the XDJ-R1and reloop are strictly for gigs
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So Reloop teamed up with Ortofon having 3 different Concorde carts under the Reloop brand name, interesting move..lets hope these decks don’t show flaws after years of usage..Technics with Dicers is the safe way to go..this is a lilttle gamble for those who want to switch..I never went for the Stanton STR-150 as i read ppl were having problems with the motor after only a few years. DJ Angelo demonstrated nicely although the beat is a bit commercially wack for my taste,
You do ‘commercial’ beats on things like this because it becomes far clearer what is being done. Use a beat nobody knows, and you lose that immediate impression. I’m all for underground, but this is a product demo.
I never heard that beat before till today, prob cause im not interested in current genres as the funk and soul died in music straight up, but i know what he’s doing, its not rocket science.
really? Why would a turntablist focus more on pushing buttons than actually manipulating the record? that’s like demanding that a controllerist scratch more and push buttons less…come on!
Well, it’s not one of those show case videos that blows your mind and want to make you post it to your oh-so-loved social media websites. But it’s a very solid performance from a great DJ.
There is nothing else Reloop can ask for from this promotional clip.
But I have to be honest that I don’t see the point in these turntables.
They are at least 5 years too late.
Everyone who wanted to have buttons alongside turntables have Dicer’s now. Everyone else are on controllers or CDJs already.