<![CDATA[ Latest from MusicRadar in Controllers ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/dj-gear/controllers Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:15 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "Some excellent creative features that help you enhance and manipulate patterns": Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/controllers/arturia-keystep-37-mk2 6AxkhqJ7Th3NJYnsDLx7mK Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:15 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A new benchmark for professional DJ performances”: Rane’s System One is a standalone DJ system with motorised platters aimed at scratch and open-format DJs ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/a-new-benchmark-for-professional-dj-performances-ranes-system-one-is-a-standalone-dj-system-with-motorised-platters-aimed-at-scratch-and-open-format-djs 2Lg5irrxAkgwWxY5VbgwvH Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:48:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A solid upgrade, offering new features and streamlined controls”: Arturia KeyStep Mk2 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/controllers/arturia-keystep-mk2-review CcG8ZpsjzuD7JUJTGzPEBF Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ “If you can live with just two channels, there’s a lot that impresses about this DJ controller”: Native Instruments Traktor MX2 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/dj-gear/if-you-can-live-with-just-two-channels-theres-a-lot-that-impresses-about-this-dj-controller-native-instruments-traktor-mx2-review TtU6PQxbekXLxNzURompcU Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:10:21 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:12:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Everything you need at your fingertips”: Native Instruments launches its new generation of Traktor controllers with the MX2 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/dj-gear/everything-you-need-at-your-fingertips-native-instruments-launches-its-new-generation-of-traktor-controllers-with-the-mx2 voLycVAbQ4Unbbbu6wR8SH Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:39:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’m looking forward to breaking it in on stage”: Mustard will be headlining at Coachella tonight with a very exclusive Native Instruments Maschine MK3, and there’s custom yellow Kontrol S49 MIDI keyboard, too ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/artists/im-looking-forward-to-breaking-it-in-on-stage-mustard-will-be-headlining-at-coachella-tonight-with-a-very-exclusive-native-instruments-maschine-mk3-and-theres-custom-yellow-kontrol-s49-midi-keyboard-too jEVWNLh7WCESYeQmZUVtui Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:02:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Native Instruments updates Maschine software to 3.1 adding user chords, fullscreen mode, and clarifies compatibility ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/midi-controllers/native-instruments-updates-maschine-software-to-3-1-adding-user-chords-fullscreen-mode-and-clarifies-compatibility PH4TcnPrKREAMgicVATb8A Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:13:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ AlphaTheta brings its A-game with the new all-in-one XDJ-AZ controller ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/dj-gear/alphatheta-brings-its-a-game-with-the-new-all-in-one-xdj-az-controller twxEPdu8mxZGVmZx4UokKh Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:06:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Mixing on the XDJ-AZ is a hugely rewarding experience, with nothing feeling clunky or cramped": AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/headphones/mixing-on-the-xdj-az-is-a-hugely-rewarding-experience-with-nothing-feeling-clunky-or-cramped-alphatheta-xdj-az-review TWx4Fk9YvvRUTVXCVbRh44 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:45:52 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:11:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Replace drum tracks on the fly with the DDJ-GRV6 controller from AlphaTheta ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/dj-gear/replace-drum-tracks-on-the-fly-with-the-ddj-grv6-controller-from-alpha-theta VVJ8EwNoBa5ugfyksqprjM Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:47:31 +0000 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:59:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Playing your first gig with CDJs? Here are 10 essential features you need to know about ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/dj-gear/playing-your-first-gig-with-cdjs-heres-10-essential-features-you-need-to-know-about XzKggwQ8657sPWwPsPXrkB Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:23:16 +0000 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:47:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Re-engineered to look, feel, and play like an instrument": Novation unveils Launchkey Mk4 MIDI controller keyboard range ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/novation-launchkey-mk4 jzX5svoR766oK23S4bKx5L Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:01:07 +0000 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:46:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to fix three of your guitar's most easily overlooked issues ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/fixing-electric-guitar-controls-jack-pickup-switch-gibson Q7enikyzCADr86d79ywoUU Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:50:22 +0000 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:09:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A great portable effects and mixing controller for DJs building modular setups”: Native Instruments Traktor X1 MK3 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/native-instruments-traktor-x1-mk3-review jRpgF7efZkjNnF5BABzBvj Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:09:10 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:10:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roland and Serato come together to celebrate 303 day with a double control vinyl set that also honours the TR-606 drum machine ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/roland-serato-303-day-control-vinyl H366RKnX6PKpnmL7J7yd65 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08:00:26 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:39:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is this Photoshop Firefly for audio? Adobe is working on an AI-powered music generator that can be used to "shape, tweak, and edit" your sounds ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/adobe-project-music-genai-control EvQQUCAZK7HLzkkTqny5tR Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:11:44 +0000 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:14:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Arturia expands the KeyLab Essential mk3 range with a new 88-note controller keyboard: "A new standard for stripped-back, multi-octave MIDI control" ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/arturia-keylab-essential-mk3-88 BGfWZQF39AZixTcTPA8Sf8 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:59:44 +0000 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:56:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nektar's Panorama CS12 controller lets you get hands-on with Logic Pro: "CS12 is a completely new take on the DAW controller" ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/nektar-cs12-logic-pro rooQhrzayTdRqA9MWKjuVh Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:51:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Native Instruments' latest Traktor DJ Controller is 'X1 of a kind' ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/native-instruments-traktor-x1-of-a-kind EZtUv8hKwYBGB7TMJXo4XF Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:57:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Innovative and authentic" - Could Pioneer's DDJ-REV5 be the DJ controller we've been waiting for? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/pioneer-ddj-rev5-delivers-an-authentic-scratch-experience-and-innovative-features HQh6dmouiP5DRZ6w6RFsmA Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:57:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Denon DJ drops SC Live controllers: DJ without a laptop and mix tracks direct from Amazon Music Unlimited ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/denon-dj-sc-live-controllers-amazon-music-unlimited rErv5n3pqZf93Hkzie3raL Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:51:34 +0000 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:53:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to start DJing? Pioneer DJ says that its DDJ-FLX4 controller makes it easy to learn ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/pioneer-dj-ddj-flx4-controller tyxcszypZPZdH5NomzZqz6 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:56:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best beginner DJ controllers: Top picks for budding mix masters ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-beginner-dj-controllers UFPMRfpQzoHA5AJwSA7nPb Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:13:55 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:55:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pioneer reveals two new Serato DJ controllers aimed at battle-style DJs ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/pioneer-reveal-two-serato-dj-controllers 3chUQ7WrBe6Ahy4k6dvSwe Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:30:09 +0000 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:20:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best DJ controllers: Hands-on control for Serato, rekordbox, Traktor and more - our expert picks ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-best-dj-controllers-in-world-today PvyBahqcg7yky8qTVjmguJ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:05:28 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:51:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ "An already incredibly capable product that keeps on finding ways to surprise us at every turn": Roland SP-404 MKII review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/roland-sp-404-mkii uCeJBrhHxuT6SqTQqHA8MT Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:32:31 +0000 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:48:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Arturia KeyStep 37 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/arturia-keystep-37-review KcsQaqzAE9mNXY3iLUWar Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:36:06 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:51:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ M-Audio Oxygen 49 MKV ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/m-audio-oxygen-mkv-49 mzgrajsvJakbeR9dtAC3dP Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:06:03 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:51:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Native Instruments energises the Maschine MK3 with a limited-edition Dinamo version ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/maschine-mk3-dinamo hCMVVsUVBtyxudyRYKyPfi Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:22:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Live primer: Using Novation Circuit Tracks onstage ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/live-primer-using-novation-circuit-tracks-onstage XsFynDX8hbMncV9m5A9CfK Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:59:59 +0000 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:38:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Live primer: Using Korg Wavestate & Opsix onstage ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/live-primer-using-korg-wavestate-and-opsix-onstage 27Wft8uBUKcRB3Mc8Xb3Re Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:59:59 +0000 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:38:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roland at Back To Live ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/roland-at-back-to-live DNXfUFFcR6VnrABgwDrmkP Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:16:46 +0000 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:32:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ It’s Party Mix time at Numark as it introduces new DJ controllers with built-in LED light shows and speakers ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/its-party-mix-time-at-numark-as-it-introduces-new-dj-controllers-with-built-in-led-light-shows-and-speakers KcgH65zaQrGr85vLfhZdvY Tue, 11 May 2021 15:52:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rane’s One DJ controller has motorised turntable platters for authentic vinyl-style performance ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/ranes-one-dj-controller-has-motorised-turntable-platters-for-authentic-vinyl-style-performance pC3p4VUsRBZ5NpucmNNDy7 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:03:04 +0000 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:54:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Numark’s new Mixtrack FX DJ controllers promise pro features at a beginner-friendly price ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/numarks-new-mixtrack-fx-dj-controllers-promise-pro-features-at-a-beginner-friendly-price KhkbFBAZPjid9a2UZdgEc3 Wed, 13 May 2020 09:13:39 +0000 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:45:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 review ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/arturia-keylab-essential-61-review 6JmfsVV3iY9fCp8TPz4LoH Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:16:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2020: Numark’s DJ2GO2 Touch is a pocket-sized DJ controller that you can scratch on ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/namm-2020-numarks-dj2go2-touch-is-a-pocket-sized-dj-controller-that-you-can-scratch-on KvX8f8Zu2upTyTxWJebMRC Wed, 08 Jan 2020 20:00:12 +0000 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:46:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Native Instruments’ Traktor Kontrol S3 is its new “essential” four-deck DJ controller ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/native-instruments-traktor-kontrol-s3-is-its-new-essential-four-deck-dj-controller 7gBaQWvLVk3uH4Mpc44Sae Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:04:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:04:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pioneer DJ’s DDJ-XP2 is a Serato and rekordbox controller that you can “hit as hard as you want” ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/pioneer-djs-ddj-xp2-is-a-serato-and-rekordbox-controller-that-you-can-hit-as-hard-as-you-want hpnqPe7kd9rnqAssWKJH3Q Wed, 02 Oct 2019 07:37:27 +0000 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:34:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roland’s DJ-707M is a Serato controller and live sound console for mobile DJs ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/rolands-dj-707m-is-a-serato-controller-and-live-sound-console-for-mobile-djs Bgfbbih7YDrooPdkwUbDGC Wed, 14 Aug 2019 08:19:24 +0000 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:41:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ We can see right through Pioneer DJ’s fashion-focused new DJ controllers ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/we-can-see-right-through-pioneer-djs-fashion-focused-new-dj-controllers ncSqSGCSbjJyu9wrSsVSbh Mon, 20 May 2019 16:27:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pioneer’s DDJ-200 is a 'smart' beginner’s DJ controller that lets you mix with Beatport, Spotify and other streaming services ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/pioneers-ddj-200-is-a-smart-beginners-dj-controller-that-lets-you-mix-with-beatport-spotify-and-other-streaming-services grUUWCfv9pdkKwYhsKrgBc Wed, 15 May 2019 15:10:51 +0000 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:46:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hercules DJ announces brand new controllers, including the largest it has ever created ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/hercules-dj-announces-brand-new-controllers-including-the-largest-it-has-ever-created 4kRhzFrWiprC8feE9s5pEZ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:00:12 +0000 Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:14:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pioneer DJ’s XDJ-RR controller promises a club setup in a portable package ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/pioneer-djs-xdj-rr-controller-promises-a-club-setup-in-a-portable-package gUj6Z98f73zjtBdSuPzryJ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:53:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pioneer and DJ Jazzy Jeff have made scratching as easy as pressing a pad on the new DDJ-SB3 controller ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/pioneer-and-dj-jazzy-jeff-have-made-scratching-as-easy-as-pressing-a-pad-on-the-new-ddj-sb3-controller kjBqkzL3AHbFwsiCxKSLTL Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:26:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2018: Pioneer DJ’s DDJ-1000 is a performance controller for rekordbox dj ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/namm-2018-pioneer-djs-ddj-1000-is-a-performance-controller-for-rekordbox-dj 5MhgWsWvsA8KaYgtMH3Hd9 Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:53:56 +0000 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:46:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Reloop’s Touch DJ controller lets you perform using a 7-inch touchscreen ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/reloops-touch-dj-controller-lets-you-perform-using-a-7-inch-touchscreen NJidgtNQsEdb4E5Jh8BFe Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:13:49 +0000 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:44:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pioneer DJ’s new DDJ-XP1 controller will help you get the most out of rekordbox 5 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/pioneer-djs-new-ddj-xp1-controller-will-help-you-get-the-most-out-of-rekordbox-5 dscKveQCGmKdB7qsJqMjTe Wed, 13 Sep 2017 13:25:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roland distills its flagship Serato DJ controller into two new models ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/roland-distills-its-flagship-serato-dj-controller-into-two-new-models PHa3Yn9ZJ8C4vJaGDLxDdi Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:10:35 +0000 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:44:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pioneer DJ upgrades its flagship Serato DJ controller to create the DDJ-SZ2 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/pioneer-dj-upgrades-its-flagship-serato-dj-controller-to-create-the-ddj-sz2-646157 FmUSd45vgxQvJRKMCU3jMb Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:45:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:44:38 +0000