Pioneer DJ has launched two new Serato controllers with a totally new design – the DDJ-REV-1 and the DDJ-REV-7. Aimed at opposite ends of the experience spectrum, both controllers are designed with battle-style DJs in mind, mimicking the layout of two turntables and a mixer. 

Pioneer DJ has kicked off 2022 with a cryptic video appearing to show a new piece of hardware. The video previews what looks like a new controller, with performance pads, knobs, faders and what looks like a full-colour screen showing a waveform. The video ends with the text ‘Get Ready for the Revolution’. 

Details are light on the new hardware apart from what’s visible in the video, but it definitely looks like a hardware controller or all-in-one unit of some kind, which will excite many Pioneer DJ users who are potentially looking to upgrade going into 2022.

Pioneer DJ has added a new feature that lets you DJ from the cloud using the CDJ-3000. CloudDirectPlay allows you to connect up to six CDJs to the internet via the same hub that’s used to Link devices – there’s no WiFi capability for individual players yet – and use your USB storage device as a way to authenticate your Dropbox account and access your tracks and metadata stored there. You’ll need a Creative or Professional rekordbox plan to use this feature. 

Pioneer DJ has announced a new two-channel all-in-one DJ unit called the XDJ-RX3. The new unit features a multi-touch 10.1-inch screen, borrowing a lot of features from their new flagship CDJ-3000 standalone media player. A new feature called Playlist Banks lets you select up to four playlists you use often to avoid having to scroll excessively mid-set, and the Touch Preview feature from the 3000s allows users to cue a track from the browser without loading it into a deck has also been added. 

Strawberries & Creem festival has partnered with Pioneer DJ for a competition to discover the UK's best new DJ talent.

The DJSUNLOCKED competition will see two DJs win the chance to play a paid set on one of the main stages at next month's edition of Strawberries & Creem. The first prize also includes a selection of Pioneer DJ equipment, including a controller, headphones and monitors.

SHERELLE is the latest artist in the return of our How I DJ series, powered by Pioneer DJ. In this episode, SHERELLE shares DJ tips and techniques including how to DJ with FX, playlisting in Rekordbox and using hot cues.

Our new series of How I DJ explores the unique styles of different artists, as they demonstrate their skills and techniques. With breakdowns of different ways to use a variety of DJ tech, artists give us an insight into their unique approach to DJing.

The next episode in the return of our DJ Mag Originals series, How I DJ — powered by Pioneer DJ — has premiered today (4th August) with SHERELLE. You can watch the full episode below.