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After two sold out events last year, ‘Junction 2: Inner City’ is set to take over iconic London hotspots Tobacco Dock and fabric this August Bank Holiday (full line-up below). Organisers have once again put together a specially curated line-up, with around 40 acts set to deliver the very best in underground dance music and […] The post Junction 2: Inner City set to take over Tobacco Dock & fabric this August Bank Holiday appeared first on The DJ...

After two sold out events last year, ‘Junction 2: Inner City’ is set to take over iconic London hotspots Tobacco Dock and fabric this August Bank Holiday (full line-up below).

Organisers have once again put together a specially curated line-up, with around 40 acts set to deliver the very best in underground dance music and techno. Whilst the festival is much more than just a line-up, the recently released list includes the likes of Adam Beyer, Maceo Plex, ANNA, Ben Klock, Patrick Mason, Amelie Lens, Helena Hauff and others.

The 2-day (almost non-stop) rave is scheduled for Saturday 27^th & Sunday 28^th August 2022, with proceedings kicking off at the 6000 capacity East London warehouse Tobacco Dock during the day, before heading to fabric at night.

Underground dance fans can no doubt expect the kind of impressive production and awesome sound we’ve come to expect from Junction 2!

Junction 2: Inner City line-up

The evening line-up for fabric is coming soon, with organizers promising some special B2B sets. Check out the full Tobacco Dock line-up below:

Saturday (A-Z)

Adam Beyer | Adriatique | Anfisa Letyago | ANNA | Agwea | Dasha Rush | DJ Stingray 313 | Fideles | Gabber Eleganza | Isaac Carter | JADALAREIGN | JASSS | Kiimi | Layla Benitez | Maceo Plex | Sama’ Abdulhadi | Wax Wings

Sunday (A-Z)

Airod | Amelie Lens | Anna Unusyan | Ben Klock | Clara Cuvé | Daria Kolosova | Dax J | Emerald | Etapp Kyle | Héctor Oaks | Helena Hauff | Heléna Star | IMOGEN | Karenn (Live) | Kobosil | KT | Malaika | MARRØN | Patrick Mason | Uakoz | Vanessa Maria 

Tickets & essential info

Tickets are sold separately for Saturday & Sunday, either ‘by day’ for Tobacco Dock or ‘by night’ for fabric. Head over to Junction 2’s website for more information.

Where: Tobacco Dock & fabric, London
When: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August 2022 (Bank Holiday Weekend)
Tobacco Dock 12:00 – 22:30
fabric 23:00 – 07:00

Don’t forget to check out other upcoming dance & electronic music festivals in the UK via our UK Festivals feed. Image credit: Junction 2 Festival.

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With tickets still remaining, it could be your last chance to get on board for the 2022 edition of Glitch Festival this August... The post Last chance to get on board for Glitch Festival’s 5th edition this summer appeared first on The DJ...

With limited tickets remaining as we write this, it could be your last chance to get on board for Glitch Festival’s 5^th edition this August. The 4-day house & techno party is once again taking place at Gianpula Village in Mdina, on the stunning Mediterranean Island of Malta.

From rooftop pool parties, secret cave raves, boat parties and an intimate Boiler Room stage, the venue is a self-proclaimed “house and techno fortress”.

Lucky festival-goers can also explore the rest of the island, with its stunning beaches, cultural ruins and other historical towns such as Valletta.

The 2022 edition will feature 65 artists performing across 7 different stages (full lineup below), with confirmed names including Amelie Lens, Ben Klock, Honey Dijon, Nina Kraviz, Palms Trax, Daniel Avery B2B HAAi and Ben UFO.

On the last day, things are wrapped up with a boat-party finale along the picturesque coastline.

Tickets, travel & essential info

At the time of writing, tier 2 festival tickets were on sale priced at €79.90. Day passes and ‘party add-ons’ were also available.

To grab tickets, or for more information, visit their official website. For any cheap flights to Malta, or for accommodation options, check out Skyscanner.

The Festival will be held at Gianpula Village, located against the iconic skyline of Malta’s fortified city, Mdina from 13 to 16 August 2022. The previous edition was back in 2019.

Glitch Festival 2022 lineup (flyer)

As announced back in May.

2019 aftermovie

Don’t forget to check out other upcoming dance & electronic music festivals in Europe via our European festivals feed. Images credit: Glitch Festival.

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Carl Cox has announced the release date for his upcoming 5th album - 'Electronic Generations'. Listen to new tracks inside! The post Carl Cox announces release date for new album, ‘Electronic Generations’ appeared first on The DJ Revolution.

Legendary British DJ, Carl Cox has announced the release date for his upcoming 5^th album.

Set to land on September 16th, ‘Electronic Generations’ will be his first album in more than a decade, with his last album, ‘All Roads Lead To The Dancefloor’ released on Intec Digital back in 2011.

The new 17-track album features collaborations with Nicole Moudaber, Fatboy Slim, and Juan Atkins – with two of the tracks already having been released (listen below).

Coxy had this to say:

”As a live artist and a DJ I get to play all over the world and to see people enjoying the shared experience of being together and dancing”

I’ve pulled together all the elements that I’ve learned from watching those crowds, added my sound and tried to bring you a true electronic music experience.”

The techno banger ‘How It Makes You Feel’ in collaboration with Nicole Moudaber is the second track to drop (released on June 10th) following ‘Speed Trials On Acid’ in collaboration with Fatboy Slim from back in April. Both tracks are available on Beatport.

You can pre-order Electronic Generations in various formats here. It will be released on the record label BMG.

Carl Cox – How It Makes You Feel

Carl Cox – Speed Trials On Acid (feat. Dan Diamond)

Electronic Generations full tracklist:

1. Electronic Generations (El Rancho Mix)
2. How It Makes You Feel
3. Our Time Will Come
4. Heads Up
5. Toys Out Of The Pram
6. Bring It Back
7. Deep Space X
8. Lokma
9. Keep The Pressure On
10. Get After It
11. Line Lock
12. World Gone Mad
13. Speed Trials On Acid
14. Move The Crowd
15. Apollo Beings
16. See The Sun Rising
17. Electronic Generations Reprise

Artwork/front cover:

Having been around since the birth of acid house in the late 80s, Carl Cox is still one of the most hard-working DJ-producers in dance music. During his 30+ year career, he’s released an impressive 4 studio albums, 25 singles, 26 compilation albums and 66 remixes.

Back in August, much to his fans’ delight, Carl also released his much-anticipated autobiography, ‘Oh Yes, Oh Yes!’, which we covered here.

Header image credit: Carl Cox on Facebook

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In this buyer’s guide, we’ll lay out the 7 best turntables for DJs in 2022. As the best DJ turntables on the market, they’re all designed for professional use. The post The 7 Best Turntables for DJs in 2022 (for professional use) appeared first on The DJ...

Overview

In this buyer’s guide, we’ll provide a simple overview of the 7 best turntables for DJs in 2022, plus everything you need to make a buying decision.

As the 7 best DJ turntables on the market, specs-wise, they’re all designed for professional use.

If you’re looking for additional resources before we jump in – things like ‘turntable components & definitions’, ‘a brief history of technics’, or ‘the superior sound quality of vinyl argument’ — you’ll find all this at the end!

Estimated reading time: 25 minutes

Who still uses DJ turntables?

Contrary to what some people might think, there are still heaps of DJs that use turntables in 2022.

Firstly, you’ve got your scratch/battle DJs – also known as ‘turntablists’. When we think of events like the DMC World DJ Championships, it’s a scene that’s alive and well today. These are the folks that popularized using turntables more like a musical instrument in the early-to-mid-70s., most notably hip hop DJs like Grandmaster Flash.

On top of that, there’s also a healthy collective of special event DJs (mobile DJs), DVS users (digital vinyl system – see our definitions section at the end), and tons of other vinyl enthusiasts that still use turntables.

Important things to consider

When you’re shopping for a set of DJ turntables, the main things to consider are the torque (power of the motor) and the actual weight of the turntable.

The higher the level of torque will essentially dictate how quickly the platter resumes its set speed when you let go of it with your hand (it’s ‘start up’ speed), which is integral for beat-matching and scratching.

As for the weight, the heavier the better. This is ESPECIALLY important if you plan to play out with them. Whilst design aspects and build materials are definitely factors, if a turntable is too light, it can cause a number of problems in loud, bass-y environments – such as the needle jumping and feedback issues, etc.

It’s not just about playing out with them, either. Even in the home or studio, the more committed hobbyist would still demand a nice sturdy turntable for optimal performance!

The good news is, these factors are generally more of a concern with cheaper turntables. So, by creating this post (ie only selecting high-end turntables), you can focus more on things like feature set, what its purpose is, value for money – and, dare we say it, which turntable you most like the look of.

Note: The 7 DJ turntables in this post are all direct-drive. We explain the difference between belt-drive and direct-drive in our definitions section at the end.

Overview:

The layout of the PLX-1000 inherits the simplicity of that iconic Technic SL 1200. That is to say: there are no ‘bells & whistles’ on the unit, and it sells itself on build quality and overall reliability!

With a weight of 14.6kg (it’s very heavy, which is good), the PLX-1000 also utilizes lots of dampening design features and build materials, so it’s excellent at sound isolation; thus preventing unwanted vibrations and maximising sound quality.

The torque specs are also one of the best in the industry, with the platter speed reaching 33⅓ rpm in approximately 0.3 seconds. Round the back of the unit, all the power & audio cables are detachable, which is very handy if something needs replacing – something you wouldn’t always get with older turntables in years gone by.

In summary: in addition to its solid construction, everything feels high quality on the PLX-1000, and it really looks the part as well, with its nice brushed metal finish. As I’m sure you’re curious about, it’s OBVIOUSLY in direct competition with the Technics SL-1210 MK7 that we’re about to cover. And with no real feature differences worth mentioning, all we’ll say is this:

Having had numerous first-hand accounts from the owners of both of these units, the overall quality, feel, and usability of the PLX-1000 is no doubt on par with the Technics in our humble opinion. Also, the PLX-1000s are about 300 dollars (US, per turntable) cheaper than the Technics, so take that as you will.

Key features/specs

• Analogue DJ turntable
• High torque, direct-drive motor
• Club-grade build & sound quality
• Platter: Aluminium, die-casting diameter: 332 mm
• Total weight: 14.6 kg
• Starting torque of 4.5kg/cm (reaches 33⅓ rpm in 0.3 seconds)
• 3 x pitch range/speed control options and reset button
• S-shaped rubber-insulated tonearm
• Detachable/replaceable power and audio cables
• Gold-plated RCA jacks ensure low impedance

Best suited to:

Any vinyl DJ or audiophile looking for a reliable turntable that does all the basics really well without any ‘bells & whistles’ (one that doesn’t necessarily have their heart set on getting Technics). Also venue owners and club installers.

Approximate price (per turntable):

$700 USD | €700 Euro | £700 GBP | $1,300 AUD.

Pioneer’s intro video

Product slide show:

main view

side angle

with vinyl

Comes with (in the box)

Power cord | Audio cable | Ground wire| Adapter for EP record | Turntable sheet | Slipmat | Dust cover| Head shell | Balance, sub and shell weights.

Additional buyer notes:

• You’ll need to buy cartridges separately
• No USB input on the unit
• There’s also an entry-level ‘PLX-500’ model, although it’s not for professional use
• Visit the manufacturer’s product page here

Best places to buy:

Note: Commissions may be earned from the above links. See our affiliate declaration.

Overview:

If you’re familiar with, or have owned a set of Technics in the past, you’ll feel right at home with these MK7s. As well as having that classic minimalist layout, everything looks & feels just like the MK2s that were originally released in 1978.

What’s new on the MK7’s? Well, if we compare it to the original MK2s: In addition to the new-and-improved build-materials, there’s also a new coreless direct-drive motor, Reverse Play functionality, and a reset button next to the pitch control. More significantly, they also have detachable phono and power cables round the back, which is much better if something needs replacing. Apart from that, the unit is very similar – in all the right ways!

So, you may be wondering why the MK7s are not first on our list?! Well, firstly, the one spec that we can’t ignore is the weight. The MK7s are the lightest turntable on this list (varying between 15 – 30% lighter), and are also 20% lighter than the original MK2s – so they’re probably not the best option when it comes to isolating in loud, bass-heavy environments such as clubs & festivals, etc. In the same breath, it’s really not a concern if you only plan to use them at home or for house parties – which, let’s be honest, will probably be most people reading this!

The MK7s are also the most expensive on this list (by at least 30% depending on which turntable) and are a little light on features in comparison (as are Pioneer’s PLX-1000). Despite these considerations, owning a set of Technics was never about having the most features or being competitively priced – rather, it was about the solid build quality, reliability and status that they represented. And, by all accounts, all of those boxes have been ticked with the MK7s.

With that said, if you’re looking for the ultimate iconic piece of DJ kit in your bedroom or studio, we’d recommend these in a heartbeat!

Model versions explained: The SL-1210 MK7 is the original matte black version sold in the European region. If you’re buying it from the US or Asia, it’s called the SL-1200 MK7. The silver version is then referred to as the SL-1200 MK7 in Europe and the SL-1200 MK7S in the US and Asia. Specs-wise, they’re all the same turntable.

Key features/specs

• Analogue DJ turntable
• Coreless, computer-controlled, direct-drive motor
• High-rigidity cabinet and high-damping insulator
• Platter weight: 1.8 kg
• Total weight: 9.6 kg
• Starting torque of 1.8kg/cm (reaches 33⅓ rpm in 0.7 seconds)
• Super-accurate digital pitch control & reverse play function
• High sensitive S-shaped tonearm
• Brake and torque adjustments (accessible in additional settings located under the platter)
• Detachable/replaceable phono and power cables
• LED strobe in red and blue (accessible in additional settings located under the platter)

Best suited to:

Any vinyl DJ (including scratch DJs) or audiophile that wants a reliable turntable that does all the basics really well. The MK7s would also make the PERFECT gift for a DJ that’s considering mixing again and ideally already has records.

Approximate price (per turntable):

$1,000 USD | €1,000 Euro | £900 GBP | $1,600 AUD.

Feature overview video:

Product slide show:

main view

side view

top angle

with dust cover

Comes with (in the box)

Slipmat | Slipsheet | Dust covers (plastic lids) | EP record adaptor | Counterweight for tonearm | Head shell | screw set for cartridge | Phono cable and earth lead | AC power supply cord.

Additional buyer notes:

• You’ll need to buy cartridges separately
• No USB input on the unit
• Apart from limited editions, it’s available in matte black or silver
• Also visit the manufacturer’s product page

Best places to buy:

Note: Commissions may be earned from the above links. See our affiliate declaration.

Overview:

With its reinforced metal construction, the 7000 MK2 is extremely well built (it’s nice & heavy), with plenty of sound-isolating properties and features, such as the new, low-resonance S-shaped tonearm and rubber-lined platter, for example. With regards to start-up speed (torque), the 7000 MK2s also has a slightly improved motor compared to the previous model, so definitely no complaints there.

Setting themselves aside from the market leaders, Reloop has included some additional features, such as the torque and brake adjust controls, and also a second start/stop button for vertical positioning (as preferred by many scratch/battle DJs). Notably, they also have detachable mains and RCA cables around the back.

Once again, if you’re looking for a reliable DJ turntable that gets all the basics right – same as the offerings from Pioneer DJ and Technics – except this time with the added bonus of additional features, and at a slightly cheaper price point (when compared to the PLX-1000), then these babies will do you just fine!

Key features/specs

• Professional analogue DJ turntable
• Drive: Quartz driven upper-torque direct drive
• Rigid chassis construction with reinforced metal; uses rubber and moulding compound for damping and sound isolation
• Motor: 16-pole, 3-phase, brushless motor (super OEM)
• Die cast Aluminium rubber-lined platter (1.5 kg)
• Total weight: 11.7 kg
• Starting torque: 2.8 – 4.5 kg/cm (adjustable stop time between 0.2 – 6 sec)
• Lightweight, low-resonance, S-shaped tone arm with hydraulic lift and anti-skating mechanism
• 3 speeds, manual adjust (33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM) and reset button
• Adjustable brake speed (0.2 – 6 sec.)
• Additional start/stop button for vertical positioning
• Reverse function: switch for forward and reverse playback
• Phono and line out (no grounding required)
• Detachable/replaceable mains and RCA cables

Best suited to:

Any vinyl and/or scratch DJ that isn’t necessarily loyal to Technics or Pioneer; one that’s perhaps more interested in value for money over brand. Also venue owners and club installers.

Approximate price (per turntable):

$600 USD | €600 Euro | £500 GBP | $850 AUD.

Reloop’s intro video

Product slide show:

main

front angle

rear view

side angle

side angle #2

Comes with (in the box)

Slipmat | LED needle light | Counterweight | Phono RCA cable with grounding | Power cord.

Additional buyer notes:

• You’ll need to buy cartridges separately
• No USB input on the unit
• Available in metallic black or metallic silver
• Also watch this short video review or visit the manufacturer’s product page         

Best places to buy:

Note: Commissions may be earned from the above links. See our affiliate declaration.

Overview:

See our full DVS definition at the bottom of this article.

Targeted mostly at DVS users and scratch DJs that use Serato, the RP-8000 MK2 has a ton of cool features. If we focus on what the Reloop 7000 MK2 DOESN’T have (No.3), you’ll straight away notice the 8 large RGB performance pads on the left side of the unit (unless you had it in ‘battle mode’, in which case they’d be at the bottom). These control 7 different modes: Cue, Sampler, Saved Loops, Pitch Play, Loop, Loop Roll and Slicer – and can also be custom assigned.

Another notable difference between its analogue counterpart, is the high-quality LCD display located above the pitch fader. This can conveniently show the Pitch, BPM, time remaining, and deck assignment, etc., thus reducing the time spent looking at your laptop; whilst also making beat-matching easier compared to an analogue setup without one! Furthermore, you can use the multi-encoder to browse tracks directly from the turntable itself, loading them straight onto the respective deck, as you typically would on a digital setup.

Whilst there are too many features to list in this overview, there’s also a Pitch bending function in ‘Platter Play mode’; not to mention a Smart USB Connection at the back of the unit – allowing 4 turntables to be linked up via a single USB port.

To quickly summarize: because of its enhanced digital application, it smashes the competition when it comes to feature set, offering unrivaled creative possibilities for performance DJs that use turntables. It’s touted as more of a ‘’musical instrument’’ by Reloop.

One thing is for sure, the RP-8000 MK2 definitely leads the way from an innovation standpoint in the market for the best ‘hybrid’ DJ turntable. And for $800 US (each), you’re getting a lot for your money, as well.

Note: whilst it’s mostly designed to work with Serato DJ Pro, the unit also works with ‘’most major DJ software’’ according to Reloop, although we don’t have any reference points on how well.

Key features/specs

• Hybrid / digital turntable – works as a regular analogue turntable or with DVS
• Designed for Serato DJ Pro; with 7 RGB colour-coded performance modes including cue, sampler, saved loops, pitch play, loop, loop roll, slicer +
• Rigid chassis construction with reinforced metal; uses rubber and moulding compound for damping and sound isolation
• Motor: 16-pole, 3-phase, brushless motor (super OEM)
• Drive: Quartz driven upper-torque direct drive
• Die cast Aluminium rubber-lined platter (1.5 kg)
• Total weight: 11.8 kg
• Starting torque: 2.8 – 4.5 kg/cm (adjustable stop time between 0.2 – 6 sec)
• Lightweight yet rigid S-shaped tone arm with hydraulic lift and anti-skating mechanism
• High-res pitch section with digital fader (digital display)
• 3 speeds, manual adjust (33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM) and reset button
• Platter Play: allows the performance pads to control the speed of the platter to enable melodic and more musical live performances
• Pitch bending function via speed select buttons in Platter Play mode
• Static balanced S-shaped tonearm
• Smart USB Connection to connect up to 4 turntables via USB
• Additional output to connect two mixers at the same time; allows easy switching from DVS to vinyl
• Detachable/replaceable mains and RCA cables

Best suited to:

Primarily DVS users and/or scratch DJs that use Serato DJ Pro. Also, any DJ looking to move to a DVS setup; one that wants the authentic feel of vinyl mixing with the enhanced capability and conveniences that you’d typically only get when using DJ software on a DJ controller.

Approximate price (per turntable):

$800 USD | €800 Euro | £500 GBP | $1,200 AUD.

Reloop’s intro video

Product slide show:

main view

side angle

battle mode

front angle

rear view

Comes with (in the box)

Slipmat | LED needle light | Counterweight | Phono RCA cable with grounding | USB cable | Power cord.

Additional buyer notes:

• You’ll need to buy cartridges separately
• USB input – YES
• Available in black
• Also watch this product overview or visit the manufacturer’s product page

Best places to buy:

Note: Commissions may be earned from the above links. See our affiliate declaration.

Overview:

Firstly, we should say that everything on the AT-LP1240-USB-XP has a nice premium feel to it. It’s well built and has plenty of anti-resonance/dampening design features. Furthermore, it’s nice & heavy and has plenty of torque – all necessary for producing a quality sound output, and for professional use.

As well as the option for 3 speeds (33/45/78 RPM), some key features include a quartz pitch lock, pitch range buttons, a reverse button, and individual start/stop speed adjustment knobs. In addition, there’s also a second start/stop button at the top of the unit for vertical positioning (for ‘battle mode’).

Unlike the first 3 contenders on this list (the analogue units), the Audio-Technica has a USB port in case you wanted to convert your record to digital format, which might be a big selling point for some. Not only that, it comes with everything you need out-of-the-box., more specifically the cartridge & stylus (or headshell) – which you’d have to buy separately with the Reloop 7000 MK2.

Make no mistake, this is another cracking turntable. It’s got tons of great reviews from both DJs and audiophiles alike.

Key features/specs

• Professional analogue DJ turntable
• Direct-drive, high-torque, multipole motor (super OEM)
• Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter
• Total weight: 12.5 kg
• Starting torque: 4.5 kg/cm
• Balanced S-shaped tone arm with hydraulically damped lift control, anti-skate and height adjustment
• Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• Start and brake control adjustments
• USB connection: Audacity and other compatible third-party software packages can be used to create digital files from vinyl records
• Forward/reverse operation and variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
• Removable stylus target light for easier cueing in low light
• Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with detachable RCA output cables

Best suited to:

Any DJ or music lover wanting a high-quality, capable DJ turntable; one that might also be used for casual listening. Also any DJ looking to convert their vinyl collection to digital.

Approximate price (per turntable):

$600 USD | €600 Euro | £500 GBP | $850 AUD.

Product slide show:

main

front angle

with dust cover

Comes with (in the box)

Slipmat | Dust cover (plastic lids) | Platter; 45 RPM adapter | Counterweight; AT-XP5 DJ phono cartridge; AT-HS1 headshell | Power cord | USB cable; dual RCA (male) cable with integrated ground wire; stylus target light.

More resources:

Watch this short video review or visit the manufacturer’s product page. If you buy it, also check out Audio-Technica’s handy setup tutorial.

Additional buyer notes:

• Cartridges included
• USB input – YES
• Available in matte black or silver
• The ‘XP’ version (updated in 2018) had some very minor changes and included the cartridges in with the price. It’s basically the same turntable that was originally released in 2012.
• Be careful not to confuse it with the cheaper ‘AT-LP120X-USB’ model

Best places to buy:

Only a handful of places seem to stock them. Try these handy links:

Note: Commissions may be earned from the above links. See our affiliate declaration.

Overview:

Released in 2017, this is the VL12 Prime from Denon DJ. When we checked, literally ALL of the online retailers either didn’t carry it or had discontinued it, so we’ll keep this short:

With a focus on attention to detail, it’s an extremely well-built turntable that provides all-round excellent sound isolation (see full specs below). It’s perhaps best suited to advocates of Denon’s Prime gear, or a DJ looking to add to their existing Denon setup; especially Battle DJs, as it’s a great turntable for scratching.

The digital feature set might be considered a bit limited, and unfortunately it doesn’t come with a cartridge/stylus. Due to its lack of availability, we’re not going to recommend this to the general DJ market.

Approximate price (per turntable):

$800 USD

Key features/specs

• Professional analogue DJ turntable
• Drive: Quartz-locked direct-drive
• Total weight: 12.4 kg
• Highest-in-industry 5kgf/cm torque on “High” setting (0.3 second start)
• Isolated motor design, for optimal signal-to-noise ratio
• Die cast Aluminium rubber-lined platter (2.2 kg)
• S-shaped tone arm for accurate tracking
• Durable tone arm base and high-quality brushed metal controls
• 2-speed operation 33 1/3rd and 45 RPM (45 RPM adapter included)
• Easy Grip/Brake Chamfered Platter
• Customizable lighting illuminates platter’s edge (adjust to your brand colours)
• Adjustable pitch range: (+/-) 8%, 16%, 50%
• Large, shock absorbing isolation feet
• Detachable/replaceable cables

More resources:

Watch Denon’s intro video or visit the manufacturer’s product page.

Overview:

Lastly, released in 2017 to replace the original STR8.150, we have the STR8.150 MKII from Stanton. It’s targeted at scratch DJs… hence the straight tonearm, which many turntablists prefer.

Once again, literally ALL of the online retailers either didn’t carry it or had discontinued it when we checked, so we’re not recommending it to the ‘general’ DJ market, as such.

To touch on it quickly: the STR8.150 MKII is built like a tank, with plenty of isolation features that promote low resonance and great sound. With 3 different speeds (33, 45 & 78; + Reverse), additional scratch-DJ-orientated features include adjustable brake speed and selectable pitch controls (up to 50%).

To eliminate any possible confusion, the ‘’ST.150 M2’’ is the same turntable, just with an S-shaped tonearm instead of a straight one. As is pretty standard, you’ll need to get your cartridges separately. And there’s no USB port. Expect to pay around $600 each per turntable.

Key features/specs

• Direct drive turntable featuring motor torque up to 4.5kg
• Heavy-duty aluminium construction, with low resonance base
• Weight: 10.2 kg
• Straight tone arm with height fine adjust
• Ultra-stable, damped platter
• Adjustable brake speed
• Selectable pitch control [8, 25 & 50% range] with Quartz Lock
• Speed 33, 45 and 78 including Reverse
• Removable target light and adjustable shock-absorption feet
• Selectable Phono or Line RCA Outputs
• Slipmat, 45 adapter, and right-angled cable included
• Full version of Deckadance DVS Software included

More resources:

Visit the manufacturer’s product page here.

Whilst it’s not part of our official list; consider it more of an ‘FYI…

Targeted specifically at Battle DJs, the Rane Twelve is essentially a DJ controller that emulates a turntable experience. That is: it’s 100% digital, and unlike the Reloop RP-8000 MK2, you can’t play regular vinyl on it.

It was released in 2017 and it’s designed to work with Serato DJ Pro. For more information visit the official product page or watch Rane’s feature overview.

Summary: The 7 Best Turntables for DJs

Just to recap, these were our 7 best turntables for DJs in 2022…

1. Pioneer DJ PLX-1000
2. Technics SL-1200 / SL-1210 Mk7
3. Reloop 7000 MK2
4. Reloop 8000 MK2 (hybrid turntable)
5. Audio-Technica LP1240-USB XP
6. Denon DJ VL12 PRIME
7. Stanton STR8.150 MKII

A brief history of Technics – the elite turntable

Made by Japanese company Panasonic, the iconic Technics ‘SL-1200’ series of DJ turntables originally began manufacturing in October 1972. It was this series that would become famous for utilizing the direct-drive technology which the company patented a few years earlier.

Most notably, the SL-1200 MK2 model released in 1978, and its successors, dominated as the ‘’industry standard’’ DJ turntable for the best part of three decades before eventually getting discontinued in 2010. Whilst there were other decent brands on the market over that time – think Vestax, Numark and Stanton – Technics’ reputation for making reliable ‘workhorse’ turntables was mostly unchallenged.

As we jump into modern day, Technics relaunched in 2016, releasing models such as the Grand Class SL-1200GR. Spanning a couple of years, the various models were generally targeted at audiophiles rather than working DJs, and they all carried a premium (or ‘’collectables’’) price tag.

Finally in 2019, the first DJ-focussed model was released to market at a sensible price point…which is the ‘MK7’ model we cover in this post.

Is the sound quality of vinyl superior to other formats?

Many audiophiles, DJs, and other vinyl enthusiasts swear by the superior sound quality that many of us would associate with vinyl. At least when compared to a compressed digital audio files like an MP3, or when listening to your favourite streaming platform, for example.

You’ll typically get conflicting information if you research this online. But what are the facts?

Firstly, vinyl is the only true lossless audio format. This basically means that you’re hearing a truer representation of the original recording as the producer intended in the studio. Because of this, based on this compression argument alone, you WOULD get a ‘’better’’ sound compared to an MP3, or any other digital file.

When it comes to CDs, they sit somewhere in the middle of this ‘lossless’ audio principle when compared to digital formats and vinyl.

It’s not just an open-and-shut case here, though. Many modern vinyl records are cut from digital masters, so it’s not a pure analogue signal. Meaning the initial ‘compression’ argument no longer applies in this instance.

Separately, if we’re talking purely about ‘’how it sounds’’, vinyl would always sound completely unique compared to other formats – when we consider the authentic ‘crackles’ and other surface noise that many people like – although these things are all subjective and don’t necessarily make the sound quality ‘’better’’.

Other things to factor into the overall argument would be the quality of the vinyl pressing itself (which isn’t always the best), and also the wear & tear of a physical record, ie scratches etc., and its deterioration over time.

Important definitions

Belt-drive / direct-drive

You need direct-drive turntables to DJ on. Whilst belt-drive models will suffice for a ‘consumer turntable’, the torque is belt operated, and nowhere near powerful enough to beat-match or scratch with.

With direct-drive turntables, the platter is connected to the motor directly through the spindle. In this instance, the platters start-up speed (torque) would be much quicker – say, for example, if you’d manipulated it with your hand.

DVS (Digital Vinyl System)

Certainly for beginners, and fresh-faced digital DJs, you can be forgiven if you don’t fully understand what ‘’DVS’’ is as it refers to mixing on turntables.

In plain English, it’s a technology that allows you to mix digital music files on your turntables. It’s made possible with a unique ‘’timecode disc’’ (a vinyl record), which communicates through a DVS interface (typically a small box with audio inputs and outputs) to your DJ software on your laptop.

Note: you can also use a DVS system if you own older CDJs that take CDs. In this instance, instead of a unique vinyl record with timecode on it, you’ll get a CD.

One of the major attractions of having a DVS setup is that you can preserve the authenticity of DJ’ing on turntables but without the need to maintain a clunky vinyl collection. Simply put: a digital music collection mixed on turntables.

Some of the key manufacturers that offer DVS products are Serato, Traktor (Native Instruments) and Pioneer DJ.

Turntable components

In case you’re new to DJ turntables, here are a couple of the basic components explained:

Tonearm & counterweight

The tonearm is the long stainless steel tube (or ‘arm’) that pivots, carrying the cartridge & stylus at the vinyl end. The counterweight then screws on the other end of the tonearm and can be easily adjusted to apply more or less pressure on the vinyl at the other end. For general mixing purposes, you’d at least want enough pressure so that the needle won’t jump off the record.

Cartridge & stylus

The cartridge is the detachable head (or ‘’head shell’’) that connects to the vinyl end of the tonearm. The stylus is technically the diamond tip on the end of the needle within the cartridge, although most people simply refer to the needle itself as the stylus. The stylus is what runs through the grooves of the vinyl in order to transmit the sound.

More buyer’s guides:

• 7 of The Best DJ Controllers for Beginners in 2022
• 7 of The Best Mid-Tier DJ Controllers in 2022
• 7 of The Best DJ Top-Tier DJ Controllers in 2022
• 5 of The Best All-In-One DJ Systems in 2022
• The 7 Best BUDGET Monitor Speakers

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The team at Defected have released the lineup for the inaugural edition of Defected Malta this October. All ticket & travel info inside! The post Defected drops lineup for first edition of ‘Defected Malta’, tickets now on sale appeared first on The DJ...

The team at Defected have recently released the lineup for the inaugural edition of Defected Malta.

Kicking off on Friday 7th October 2022 for a long weekend of parties (3 days & 2 nights), expect a jam-packed schedule of club shows, boat parties and events at unique off-the-grid locations, with stages curated by Defected, Glitterbox, Classic Music Company, Sondela and 4 To The Floor.

As we’ve come to expect from the UK house label, the lineup is second-to-none. Over 50 DJs are scheduled to play, with headliners including Basement Jaxx (DJ set), Carl Craig, David Morales, Eats Everything, Gorgon City, Groove Armada (DJ set) and Kerri Chandler.

More announcements are coming soon regarding boat parties and additional events around the island.

Teaser video

Note: this video is from January and some of the smaller details have changed.

Tickets, travel & essential info

Defected Malta 2022 will take place from 7 – 9 October @ St Paul’s Bay in Malta.

At the time of writing, tickets are currently on sale via the official partner Kaboodle. You can also view the separate accommodation link here.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for – particularly for any cheap flights to Malta – also try Skyscanner. The total ticket allocation for this event is approximately 4000. For more information, visit Defected’s website here.

Defected Malta 2022 lineup (flyer)

More about Defected

Simon Dunmore’s Defected is the great success story of UK dance music. For 20+ years, it’s been dedicated to the finest in house, from its label and numerous associated imprints, to its events and festivals.

After a decade working in club promotions and A&R for the majors, he founded Defected Records on 1 January, 1999. The plan was to establish the UK’s answer to Mark Finkelstein and Gladys Pizarro’s legendary New York imprint Strictly Rhythm. You could say that he has achieved that.

Thanks to Dunmore’s keen A&R savvy, which has over the years secured releases and forged enduring friendships with Masters At Work, Bob Sinclar, Dennis Ferrer, Roger Sanchez, Kevin Saunderson and Todd Terry, Defected has made an indelible imprint on British dance music.

To Be In Love’; ‘At Night’; ‘Finally’; ‘Another Chance’: all tracks knowable by name alone. To call it the most influential UK house label of all time would be entirely acceptable.

Blurb taken from their website.

Don’t forget to check out other upcoming dance & electronic music festivals in Europe via our European festivals feed. Images credit: Defected Records.

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The Warehouse Project have announced initial dates & lineups for the upcoming 2022 season, starting on Friday 26 August. Full details inside. The post The Warehouse Project reveals first wave of parties for 2022 season appeared first on The DJ...

Organisers of Manchester’s iconic clubbing series The Warehouse Project have announced initial dates for the upcoming 2022 season.

The lineups for the first nine parties have been confirmed, with the first starting on Friday 26 August (details below).

The launch weekend will showcase special ‘opening concerts’ led by Bonobo and Caribou on Friday 26^th August, followed by Indie Rock band The National on Saturday 27^th August.

In no particular order, some of the confirmed DJs/artists across the different dates include Jamie XX, Eric Prydz, Jeff Mills, Gilles Peterson, Mr Scruff, The Blessed Madonna, Kolsh, Disclosure, Denis Sulta, Chase & Status, Kink, Andy C, Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers, Loco Dice, Nightmares On Wax, Enzo Siragusa, Chris Stussy, Jaden Thompson and Joseph Capriati.

The full Warehouse Project season dates & lineups will be announced in the coming weeks.

WHP22 season: full list + ticket links

At the time of writing, tickets have moved to general sale. The 2021 season sold out in record time, so you WILL need to be quick. Here’s the breakdown:

Friday 26^th August – Bonobo + Caribou

Details: Opening concert

19:00 – 23:00 | DEPOT MAYFIELD

Bonobo [LIVE]
Caribou [LIVE]
SNO

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Saturday 27^th August – WHP & AEG Present The National

Details: Opening concert (Indie Rock)

19:00 – 23:00 | DEPOT MAYFIELD

The National
Dry Cleaning
Plus more TBA

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Saturday 10^th September – Repercussion Festival / Return To The Dancefloor

Jamie xx | Little Simz | Fred Again.. | Jeff Mills
Folamour Power To The PPL AV | Underground Resistance | Goldie Presents Subjective Live
HUNEE | Palms Trax & Call Super | Binker & Moses | A Certain Ratio
Gilles Peterson | Nightmares On Wax | Uncle Waffles | Benji B
SHERELLE | David Rodigan | Leon Vynehall | Nia Archives | Carista
Mr Scruff Presents Keep It Unreal | Luke Una Presents É Soul CulturaSoichi Terada (Live) | Sassy J | Jamz Supernova | Ash Lauryn
Lauren Hansom | Colin Curtis | MYD (DJ) | Habibi Funk | Thristian
Tash LC | Paula Tape | Moktar | Tarzsa | Dance Regular | Jazzcotech
4tothefloor | Krysko + Krysko Snr | Eves’drop Collective
(Andrea Trout, Lil’ Minx, Ruby Swallow & Ellen Beth Abdi)
Levi Love | Mikey Don | Me Gusta Collective | Jim Bane | Joe Motion

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For more details head to repercussion.uk.com.

Friday 16^th September – Eric Prydz

20:00 – 03:30 | DEPOT MAYFIELD

Eric Prydz
Kölsch
Mathame
Yulia Niko

Concourse:
Cristoph & Franky Wah – All Night Long

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Saturday 17^th September – Return To The Depot

14:00-02:30 | DEPOT MAYFIELD

Disclosure

The Blessed Madonna | Denis Sulta | Skream
Mall Grab | Mella Dee | DJ Seinfeld
Krystal Klear | TSHA | Chaos In The CBD | Dan Shake
Josey Rebelle | Eclair Fifi | O’Flynn | Chloé Robinson
Yung Singh | salute | Sally C | Effy | Theo Kottis
Skin On Skin | Bklava | La La | Eliza Rose | Ahadadream
Kessler | Interplanetary Criminal | SUCHI | NIKS
Krysko | Gina Breeze | Aletha | Aisling | Zutekh DJs | Joe Motion

SOLD OUT!

Friday 23^rd September – Metropolis 20^th Anniversary

20:00-04:00 | DEPOT MAYFIELD

Depot:
Chase & Status (DJ Set)
Andy C + Tonn Piper
Dimension (DJ Set)
Kings Of The Rollers & Inja
Luude
Harriet Jaxxon
North Base b2b Mark XTC b2b Nicky Blackmarket & Millz

Concourse:
Camo & Krooked b2b Friction
Voltage b2b Turno b2b Hedex
AC13 b2b Disrupta b2b Basstripper
Benny L b2b Randall b2b Bladerunner
Alcemist b2b Tsuki
Goddard b2b Vibe Chemistry
Gray b2b Kara b2b Aries
Ej Kitto b2b Anais
Skywalker

Archive:
Bou & Haribo
Souped Up Showcase: Serum | Mozey | Dutta
Hazard
This Is: Inja
Start The Vibe: Sub Zero | Original Sin | Taxman
T>I b2b Limited b2b Kaz
Ama b2b Natty Lou

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Saturday 1^st October – WHP Presents Welcome To The Warehouse

19:00 – 05:00 | DEPOT MAYFIELD

Depot:
Joseph Capriati | The Martinez Brothers | Loco Dice
Kink | East End Dubs
Syreeta | Layla Benitez

Concourse:
Seth Troxler | Enzo Siragusa
Chris Stussy | Adam Port | Jaden Thompson
Lauren Lo Sung | Kellie Allen

Archive:
Archie Hamilton | Toman
Oden & Fatzo – Live | Cici
Pach

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Friday 7^th October – The Ape Birthday

20:00-04:00 | DEPOT MAYFIELD

Depot:
Craig David Presents TS5
Wilkinson
Shy FX
Mike Skinner
Bou
Sammy Virji
Wookie
Rebel Clash & Liam Bailey
Rich Reason

Concourse:
Skream
TQD (Royal T, DJ Q & Flava D)
MJ Cole
Conducta
Yung Singh
Girls Don’t Sync
Interplanetary Criminal

Archive:
Fabio & Grooverider
Randall b2b Hype
Dillinja
Chimpo & Salo
Bryan G b2b Jumping Jack Frost b2b DJ Die
North Base b2b Banner b2b Disrupta
Yazmin C b2b Jade Louise

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Friday 11^th November – SJM Concerts & WHP Presents Sonny Fodera

DEPOT MAYFIELD

Sonny Fodera
Special Guests TBA

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For further information visit the WHP website here. Images from The Warehouse Project on Facebook.

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