DVS, or digital vinyl systems, have been a fixture in the DJ world for almost a quarter of a century at this point. But truly replicating the vinyl experience with digital music files has always required the use of an existing laptop, desktop or mobile device – until now.

The Devious Pocket, from NAP Works, is a tiny device which handles all the DVS trickery internally, which means all you need to use it is a turntable, a mixer, and any USB drive – no laptop needed. On the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx gives it a full, in-depth review.

Learn more about Devious Pocket: https://nap.works/

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The existing entry point into the standalone rekordbox ecosystem, the XDJ-RR, was released in 2018, so is based on technology that is basically prehistoric at this stage.

It’s finally being replaced with something new – the AlphaTheta XDJ-AN, which brings things fully up to date, but also comes with a few quirks all of it’s own.

On the new episode of Beatport Tech over on YouTube, Mojaxx breaks down everything you need to know about the unit – the good, the bad, and the stuff which has him scratching his head.

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If you love music, you’re already a DJ. But if you want to go beyond just collecting and curating tracks, you’ll need to start learning the basics of mixing, and using an entry level controller is one of the best ways to do that.

Numark have been one of the biggest names in that space for many years, and for 2026 they’ve revamped two of their most affordable controllers, with the new Party Mix III, and the Mixtrack Go.

Mojaxx gives them a full review on the new episode of Beatport Tech.

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There hasn’t been a new CDJ released which isn’t a flagship model since 2016, which is a long time to wait if you wanted to buy single media players that don’t cost an absolute fortune.

Thankfully, AlphaTheta have now announced the CDJ-1500X, which promises CDJ-3000X levels of performance, but in a more compact form, and without the eye-watering price tag.

Plus, it includes a new request feature, CoBeat, which some DJs will love, and others… Well, they’re going to hate it. Mojaxx gives the 1500X an in-depth review on the new episode of Beatport Tech.

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It’s often the smaller, less glamorous accessories which have the most impact on your quality of life when it comes to spinning vinyl. On the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx looks at new bags, trolleys, cases and covers for 45 DJs – some for Reloop RP-7 owners in particular – and checks out some exciting, innovative 45 adapters from Japan.

Plus, he takes a quick look at the new MK2 version of the already excellent Howler Audio recorder, which works for both vinyl and digital DJs alike.

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Small German manufacturer Menura Audio already released some great products with their modular MDMX mixer, and analogue filter and isolator. Now they’re back with some new digital additions to their MDFX range – a delay, and echo, both of which have, unlike most FX units, been designed for the DJ booth, first and foremost. Mojaxx takes a first look at them on the new episode of Beatport Tech.

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