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When we look at the history of DJing, it's an art form that is as closely linked with the evolution of technology as any performance medium in music. Over the years, DJ equipment has moved from turntables to CD players, and from USB sticks to cloud-based platforms with real-time stem separation.
However, the range of different styles and approaches you can take as a DJ is almost as vast as the scope of music genres you can play, and there are no rules that dictate which DJ equipment you should use, only industry standards that appear in almost every music venue on the planet.
Whether you're a touring DJ looking for a suitable home practice setup, a mobile DJ, or a rental company looking to supply the best gear for events, Vintage King's range of professional DJ equipment has solutions to meet your needs.
For more than 30 years, Pioneer DJ has become synonymous with club culture, providing DJs, venue owners, and equipment rental companies with innovative solutions, built to withstand the rigors of DJ performance and the events industry, season after season. In 2001, the CDJ-1000 revolutionized club DJing with a touch-sensitive platter for vinyl emulation, scratching, and cue points, and gradually became the industry standard as the landscape slowly shifted away from the trusty Technics SL-1200 direct drive turntables.
While CD drives are no longer a feature in many of the DJ media players of today, the AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X takes its place with a range of features built for club venues, festivals, and touring DJ rigs. With more processing power than ever, the CDJ-3000X is extremely responsive with functions such as touch cueing, track filtering, and key syncing in real time. Also, with its redesigned jog wheel, the action is smooth as can be, and you can link up to six decks together in a single setup. With Wi-Fi and USB-C connectivity, the 3000X is also relatively future-proof and compatible with the latest generation of devices and peripherals.
For the next generation of DJs, the CDJ-1500X provides a slightly stripped-down version of the 3000X with a smaller 5-inch jog wheel and many of the knob-and-button-per-function features transferred to the touchscreen interface. Although the refresh rate is lower (30 Hz), the CDJ-1500X still has the same size (10.1-inch) touchscreen, Wi-Fi connectivity, and internal audio engine, while the converters are a slight step down from the 3000X and there is no option to bypass the DA stage by connecting via digital coaxial. The intelligent display also features overlays with Vocal Position indicators and Phrase descriptions on the waveform, while the CoBeat feature provides new ways to interact with the audience live.
If you're planning to take the old-school route and start collecting vinyl or use turntables as your chosen control platform for Serato DJ Pro, the Pioneer DJ PLX series has options to suit any level of DJ, whether you're just starting out or you've been spinning records since the 1990s. Starting with the most affordable option, the PLX-500 offers a straightforward plug-and-play solution with a phono stage and audio interface built in, and it ships with a stylus cartridge. The more professional PLX-1000 features a high-torque platter that reaches optimum RPM in just 0.3 seconds and a flexible pitch slider with ±8%, ±16%, and ±50% modes. Finally, the flagship PLX-CRSS12 is the ultimate tool for scratch DJs with a customizable high-torque direct drive system and a tone-arm-free digital vinyl control mode that sends a timecode tone to the DVS-enabled mixer or audio interface, without wearing down your stylus.
The Pioneer DJ range of professional DJ mixers has set the standard for clubs and electronic music festivals since the legendary silver face DJM-600 was introduced back in 1998. The modern equivalent, the DJM-A9, builds on this legacy of tried-and-tested four-channel DJ mixers, offering a range of connectivity options and performance tools that make every DJ feel comfortable behind the decks.
On each of the four channels, you have a three-band EQ section with EQ and ISO modes, as well as multimode filters (LFP/HPF) for creating the smoothest transitions possible. For a range of different setups, the source selector lets you choose between line, phono, digital coaxial, Bluetooth, aux return, and USB for laptops and mobile devices. Meanwhile, there are two built-in effects sections, including 14 Beat FX (BPM-based) and six Sound Color FX for adding character and depth to your mixes.
The larger DJM-V10 and DJM-V10-LF (Long Fader) expand this extensive playing field even further, with six channels and an upgraded 64-bit mix engine with a warmer, wider soundstage and extremely low jitter, compared with the 32-bit ESS system of the DJM-A9. Also, there are four-band EQs with compression per-channel, a more extensive send/return network, and a three-band global isolator, ideal for lineups with a combination of live electronic acts and DJs.
In the AlphaTheta line, however, there are options that step away from the traditional DJM approach in different ways. The flagship euphonia is a completely modern take on the classic rotary DJ mixer with a unique transformer circuit created in collaboration with Rupert Neve Designs, specially tuned to introduce harmonics. The euphonia is the perfect balance of vintage and modern with its retro control interface and flexible 64-bit floating-point digital processing engine. As an alternative, the DJM-V5 takes the crossfaderless concept from the DJM-V10-LF and transforms it into a more compact and accessible three-channel mixer with internal send effects and a low-latency SonicLink transmitter for wireless headphones.
The Allen & Heath XONE series, on the other hand, comes to the party from an opposing school of thought. Instead of loads of digital performance effects, the XONE series takes a distinctively analog approach with its four-band EQs and multimode voltage-controlled filters. The flagship six-channel XONE:96 is also equipped with a dual 24-channel USB audio interface and 31 assignable MIDI controls. This allows you to send MIDI CC messages to software like Resolume in time with any adjustments you are making to signals on the mixer.
DJ controllers differ from all-in-one systems in that they require a laptop to store or stream the music and run the DJ software that plays your set. Because the workflow is different, the design and layout of a DJ controller is created to give you the most seamless and logical experience for a specific DJ software system, rather than trying to accurately mimic a CDJ-style club setup. While most premium DJ controllers have built-in audio interfaces, your choice will often come down to the one that suits your playing style in Rekordbox, Serato DJ Pro, or Native Instruments Traktor Pro.
Because some controllers aren't limited to recreating that club DJ experience, there is freedom to accommodate other styles of DJing that rely on features you might not find in a standard setup. The Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10 is a perfect example of this, as its workflow revolves around stem separation, allowing DJs to isolate the vocals, drums, and instrumental parts for creating live remixes and mashups with unparalleled flexibility. The DDJ-FLX10 has a four-channel layout and also includes line and phono inputs so you can use Serato DVS to control the decks via CDJs or turntables.
Alternatively, the Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV7 takes a different approach. Created specifically for scratch-style DJs, the DDJ-REV7 is designed to accurately replicate the experience of using a DJM-S series battle mixer and PLX turntables, using Serato DJ Pro as its primary platform. The authentic vinyl feel comes from the 7-inch motorized VINYLIZED JOG platters that spin like turntables and let you adjust the level or torque to suit your style. Besides the battle-style layout, the DDJ-REV7 has dedicated Serato Stem controls and an Instant Scratch sampler module that lets you load four samples per deck and practice your cuts without a laptop connected.
In the middle of the AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ range, you'll find the AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6, a controller which is ideal if you want the traditional CDJ / DJM workflow while controlling Serato DJ Pro on macOS or Windows-based laptops or Rekordbox on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android devices. The DDJ-GRV6 also has a selection of creative tools like the Groove Circuit for Rekordbox, allowing you to incorporate sample kits into your DJ workflow on the fly, while Stems FX lets Serato users assign a range of effects to vocal, melody, bass, or drum stems.
For Traktor Pro users, the Native Instruments range includes the MX2 two-deck controller with eight performance trigger pads per deck, the compact Z1 MK2 controller with integrated audio interface, and the streamlined X1 MK3 controller module, designed for use with an external audio interface and external mixer. While Serato DJ Pro is the more widely used platform for professional DJs, Traktor Pro and its platform-specific controllers provide an affordable way into the DJ software experience with pre-analyzed stem separation and flexible Remix Decks.
With standalone DJ systems, you get the benefits of a DJ software controller when you need it, but more importantly, you get a self-contained DJ platform that lets you practice and prepare sets wherever you may be. This makes standalone systems extremely attractive to electronic musicians who have dedicated most of their studio space to production equipment and mobile DJs who desire a quick and easy setup procedure.
The first misconception about all-in-one DJ systems is that you will be downscaling in features by taking this route. In fact, a flagship system like the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ even offers features that aren't available in a traditional CDJ / DJM setup. For example, the XDJ-AZ allows you to play off four decks simultaneously with its dual-layer switching. In addition, there is a range of wireless connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, that enable CloudDirectPlay and streaming from mobile devices.
In the same price range, the Pioneer DJ OPUS-QUAD takes a modern design approach with additional displays above the controls of each deck. What's more, you can quickly navigate your library with the Smart Rotary Selector while the Zone Output control allows you to run a separate playlist in a different part of the venue while you play. While the XDJ-AZ is the standalone, natural alternative to industry-standard DJ systems, the OPUS-QUAD is the sleeker system for mobile DJs.
In comparison, the more affordable Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3 has a more compact two-channel layout, and its 24-bit conversion stage is a slight step down from the 32-bit ESS converter technology used in the XDJ-AZ and OPUS-QUAD. However, the XDJ-RX3 still has a highly responsive 10.1-inch display that carries the useful Touch Preview feature from club CDJs, allowing you to preview tracks in your headphones with a simple touch of the waveform.
Meanwhile, at the entry-point of the AlphaTheta range, you'll find two more compact and streamlined standalone systems, once again, with contrasting design approaches. The XDJ-AN provides the ideal entry-level system for practicing and preparing club sets, carrying the familiar CDJ-style layout with a slightly tilted 7-inch touchscreen and USB-C power, allowing power bank operation. In contrast, the travel-friendly OMNIS-DUO has a unique, minimalistic look and feel, carrying a true "play anywhere" sentiment with its built-in 5-hour battery.
Throughout the AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ system range, you have options at different price points that will either provide a user experience similar to that of a club system or those like the OPUS-QUAD and OMNIS-DUO that deviate from this tradition slightly, in favor of offering a more streamlined, modern DJ experience with unique workflow and connectivity features aimed to meet the requirements of mobile DJs.
