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Denon DJ Prime 4 G2
Denon’s Prime 4 G2 is a uniquely expressive DJ setup that borrows a few tricks from Akai’s MPC range

By Si Truss Published

The updated all-in-one DJ system comes equipped with the MPC’s multi-touch MPCe pads as well as onboard stem separation

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Best DJ controllers 2026: killer controllers from Pioneer DJ, Rane and more, tested

By Si Truss Last updated

These DJ controllers are the best in the biz, whether you’re a beginner or a mix master

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Ableton Push Lego prototype
Ableton’s Jesse Terry reveals the Lego brick origins of the company's Push hardware instrument

By Ben Rogerson Published

"I chopped up a bunch of other products and sampled the parts of them that I wanted,” he says

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Best beginner DJ controllers 2026: Top picks for budding mix masters

By Si Truss Last updated

The best DJ controllers for beginners that money can buy, from portable pocket-friendly practice controllers to full-featured standalones

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Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2
"Some excellent creative features that help you enhance and manipulate patterns": Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2

By Jon Musgrave Published

Arturia’s upgraded keyboard-based sequencer could provide the creative kick start you need

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Rane System One standalone two-channel DJ system
Rane’s System One is a standalone DJ system with motorised platters aimed at scratch and open-format DJs

By Si Truss Published

NAMM 2026: Rane's new flagship two-channel DJ device runs on Engine DJ and includes a built-in touchscreen

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Arturia KeyStep mk2
“A solid upgrade, offering new features and streamlined controls”: Arturia KeyStep Mk2 review

By Jon Musgrave Published

A hardware sequencer can be a highly creative tool and this updated affordable option should have plenty to offer

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If you were wondering if the deals aren't as good this year, then this saving on Ableton Push 3 Standalone is all the proof you need

By Simon Arblaster Published

Get a huge $440 off the Live Control Surface, but is it better than last year?

Beatmaking
Native Instruments Traktor MX2
“If you can live with two channels, there’s a lot that impresses”: Native Instruments Traktor MX2 review

By Si Truss Published

NI releases its first proper mixing controller since 2019, but does it have anything new to offer?

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Native Instruments
“Everything you need at your fingertips”: Native Instruments launches its new generation of Traktor controllers with the MX2

By Si Truss Published

The two-channel controller for Traktor Pro 4 combines entry-level accessibility with some neat functionality for more advanced users

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