What to choose - the flagship DJ-808 model or the DJ-707M - a controller from the middle price segment, and for the money saved - a separate drum machine, for example TR-8?

The management of the Japanese company has been sticking to the rule of “leaving analog in the past” for a long time. But it’s the market which rules and that’s why we did get JD-XA and JD-Xi from Roland, and now SE-02 analog monophonic synthesizer module created together with the eminent Studio Electronics company is getting its way through. Roland emphasized that this is only the beginning of a new series called Roland Boutique Designer. Read more about the Roland’s fight back to Mr. Dave Smith&Pioneer DJ Toraiz AS-1 and eventually Behringer D rackmount synth module.

New musical technologies change (sometimes divide and rule) the world. DJs are a part of this world as well. Numark, Pioneer DJ, Denon DJ, have earned their impeccable reputation long ago thanks to their professional DJ controllers. Native Instruments is a crown of the DJ world. Roland’s trying to find new solutions stepping into that niche with dignity as well. Here we’ll discuss the best mid range controllers from the above mentioned brands.

The year 2016 was marked with Minimoog Model D comeback; most powerful digital Japanese synth hitting the market; Uli Behringer making analog go down in value; modular systems popularity growth (including one famous Greek brand); DJ-controller and sampler rethinking; another Japanese company claiming back its place in the sun - read about 13 most valuable instruments of 2016.

Serato and Roland started their cooperation with the release of an unprecedented product – DJ controller which not only triggers and controls but also allows creating on the spot. DJs will make a built-in sequencer the part of their live performance.