DJ Mixer Reviews
The mixer is the real brains of the DJ operation. But as time marches on and manufacturers fully embrace the possibilities of the digital age, more features are being shoehorned under the faceplate thanks to the USB port. Parameters can be simply uploaded rather than having to do mods or make whole new mixers.
We've got a good cross section here, with more digital and 4 channel mixers to come.
Allen & Heath Xone:02
Review by Gizmo - August 2005
The Xone:02 is a bit of an elder statesman in the skratch scene but it's Allen & Heath pedigree shows though it's age. Gizmo puts one on the longest test ever and reports back.
Audio Innovate AEM-100
Review by Deft/Soba - March 2006
Coming from a former Numark engineer, this first product from Audio Innovate is a bit left field with it's analog effects. Deft and Soba try out this Pro X Fade equipped mixer.
Audio Innovate AEM-100i
Review by Deft - November 2006
The original AEM-100 took a slightly different approach to mixers. The revamped AEM-100i aims to please the mainstream. Deft sees if it does that successfully
Denon DN-X300
Review by Gizmo - April 2005
A Rane in Denon's clothing - this keenly priced mixer has the 56 in it's sights. Clean head shot or a bit of a scuff?
Denon DN-X100
Review by Gizmo - April 2005
An itsy bitsy teeny weeny mixer with features busting out of it's diminutive case. But in this case, is less more - or just not enough?
Denon DN-X1500
Review by Deft - May 2004
To compliment their superb CD players, a 4 channel mixer was required to make them all they can be. Deft casts his eye over is discovers what's hot and what's not
Ecler NUO5
Review by Deft - November 2004
Ecler are undergoing a rebirth, starting with a new range of mixers called NUO. Deft gets busy with 4 channel midi madness and tells all.
Ecler HAK 310
Review by Gizmo - November 2005
Ecler know mixers - specifically they know the DJ market inside out. The 310 is a bit of an elder statesman these days but it's still good. Gizmo casts his equally old eye over this entry level mixer.
Ecler HAK380
Review by Gizmo - October 2006
The Ecler HAK360 has a loyal following so they were ultra pleased when the 380 was announced. Gizmo checks it out to see if the fans should be excited.
Korg Zero8
Review by Deft - May 2008
Is it a mixer of production desk? Well it's a bit (well actually a lot) of both. Deft makes a serious amount of room and ventures into a review of the knobtastic Zero8
Korg Zero4
Review by Gizmo - May 2008
Oh how our hearts were aflutter when we first saw the Zero4 press release. Every bell and whistle has been shoehorned into the Korg Zero4 and Gizmo throws everything at it to test.
Korg KM-202
Review by Gizmo - April 2008
Korg seem hellbent on putting a KAOS pad into everything. This time it's a 2 channel mixer with a snowy paint job.
Korg KM-402
Review by Gizmo - April 2008
When 2 becomes 4 - channels that is. Korg decided to give you twice the goodness with the 4 channel KM-402 KOAS enabled mixer.
Mackie d.4 Pro
Review by Deft - April 2008
After the original d.2 wa released, plans were hatched to unleash a 4 channel Firewire enabled monster. Thus the d.2 Pro was born...
Mackie d.2 Pro
Review by Gizmo - April 2008
Sometimes, gear gets a remix and that's just what happened with the Mackie d.2. The Pro model came out and Gizmo bent it into submission.
Numark PPD01
Review by Professor BX - December 2003
Looks like a mixer from heaven and is the first digital mixer for scratch DJ's. ProfessorBX cuts through the gloss and gets to the truth.
Numark DXMPro
Review by Gizmo - August 2005
Numark came out with the first 100% digital mixer in the shape of the PPD01. Now they've released another - the DXMPro. Gizmo has a look at what's new and if it's hopefully better.
Pioneer DJM-909
Review by Gizmo - September 2004
Space age battle mixer from the daddys of CD scratching. Built-in FX and a fader to die for. Gizmo sells his soul to see if it really is as good as it looks.
Pioneer DJM-707
Review by Gizmo - June 2005
The baby Pioneer DJM-707 came out in the shadow of it's bigger sibling the übermixer 909. But does it deserve to remain in the shadows? Does lesser spec mean lesser mixer? Gizmo finds out.
Rane TTM-56
Review by Gizmo - October 2006
The mighty Rane 56 is possibly one product that doesn't need a review, being the acknowledged leader in the scratch game. That said, Gizmo talks about the mixer he actually bought...
Rane TTM-57SL
Review by Deft - September 2006
Rane and Serato graft the box into the heart of a 56 and out comes the TTM-57SL - a 100% digital mixer that has the best of the 56 plus an extended feature set for SSL.
Rodec Scratchbox
Review by Deft - July 2006
It took a bloody long time to arrive but the Rodec Scratchbox is now alive and kicking. Deft checks out if beauty is more than skin deep and if the price tag matches the features.
Stanton SA-5
Review by Deft - January 2005
Does having P&G's throughout and no knobs whatsoever make the SA-5 a turntablists dream? Rather than take the established blagging route, Deft bought one with his own cash and now shares his views.
Stanton SA12x
Review by Wozza - June 2005
On paper, Stanton's SA12 Craze signature mixer should be way more popular than it has been. Guest reviewer Wozza investigates the SA12x model and publishes his thoughts
Urei 1601S
Review by Gizmo - November
Urei are well known for their club mixers so a scratch mixer comes as a bit of a surprise. Gizmo checks out this sampling battler and likes it.
Urei 1601E
Review by Gizmo - June 2006
Another scratch mixer from Urei? First plain, then sampler and now effects. But is 3 a crowd? Gizmo tells it like it is.
Vestax PMC-05 Pro III
Review by Gizmo - July 2004
The 05 Pro has been THE entry level mixer and indeed the favourite of many top DJ's. A spring clean and a send/recieve loop now adorn the 05 Pro II. Gizmo sees if it really is better than the old one.
Vestax PMC-007
Review by Deft - June 2004
The industry standard PMC 07 Pro gets a facelift, a new name a wealth of new features. But is good to mess with a classic? Deft and Gizmo don't think so...
Vestax PMC-08 Pro
Review by Gizmo - January 2006
The PMC is a hard act to follow. Can Vestax update the classic and embrace the digital age? Gizmo puts it to the test and finds out.
Vestax PMC-06 Pro VCA
Review by Gizmo - January 2008
The iconic and svelt has been around for eons, but Vestax just gave it a spring clean. So Gizmo took the opportunity to fill the narrow gap in the review list.
Vestax PMC-280
Review by Liam Parry - May 2007
A Vestax 4 channel mixer and effects within the grasp of a smaller wallet? Sure some mistake... apparently not. Liam Parry tears the Vestax PMC-280 apart.
Vestax PMC-580 Pro
Review by Deft - April 2008
Just when you though Vestax couldn't squeeze more controls on a mixer, out comes the 580 Pro. Deft tries to make sense of the controls and write a coherent review.
