It was announced earlier this year that Native Instruments had entered preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany… Not great news for the talented folks who work there, or for users of their products.

Well, today, it’s been revealed that inMusic, the company behind Rane, Akai, Denon DJ, Moog and other big brands, are acquiring Native Instruments, including their other brands Izotope, Brainworx, and Plugin Alliance.

Check out Mojaxx’s first reaction to the news on DJcity TV.

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Related Post: The GOAT Laptop Stand Returns! Crane Stand Plus Review

The Crane Stand was a game changer back in the early 2010s, when most DJ laptop stands were, frankly, underwhelming. After a long time away, it’s back, in the form of the Crane Stand Plus, which has been produced using the exact same design, materials and construction methods as it was back in the day. On the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx asks, is it still the GOAT of laptop stands, or has the market left it behind?

Learn more about the Crane Stand Plus: www.cranedj.com

Check out Mojaxx’s review of the Crane Stand Plus from Crane DJ on DJcity TV.

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Related Post: GLOW UP! Ape Labs Neon Pix Tube Review

The use of pixel tubes as an eye-candy lighting effect is one of the big trends in the mobile, wedding, and private event DJ scenes at the moment. German manufacturer Ape Labs has their own take on the idea – the Neon Pix. Despite the brand’s reputation for having high quality, but pricey fixtures, the Neon Pix are, in fact, one of the more affordable options on the market, so on the new episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx takes a look to see how they stack up against the competition.

Learn more about the Neon Pix:
Ape Labs USA: https://apelabsusa.com/
Ape Labs EU: https://apelabs.com
Ape Labs UK: https://apelabsuk.com/

Check out Mojaxx’s review of the Neon Pix from Ape Labs on DJcity TV.

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Related Post: Who Does Stem Separation for DJs Best? All DJ Platforms Compared (2026 Edition)

Real-time stem separation has been a transformative technology for many DJs and producers in recent times. Back in the 90s, the very concept would have seemed like pure fantasy, but now it’s in all DJ software, and even available directly on some hardware. On the first episode of Beatport Tech, Mojaxx does an in-depth comparison of the stems quality found in all the major DJ platforms, and also sees how they stack up against more studio-focused options.

Platforms included:
Rekordbox
Serato DJ Pro
Algoriddim djay Pro
Traktor Pro
Virtual DJ
Engine DJ
LALAL.AI
RipX DAW
Ableton Live
UVR Ultimate Vocal Remover
NUO-STEMS

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Related Post: Serato Adds Support For More New (Old) Mixers! And Pioneer DJ Tahoe Updates…

After the surprise addition of support for the Traktor Kontrol Z2 and some other hardware to their DJ Pro software last year, Serato are back at it again. This time, in version 4.0.6, they’ve added support for some older Pioneer DJ mixers – the DJM-250 Mk2, the DJM-450, and the DJM-750 Mk2.

Mojaxx takes a look at the update, and also reports on the latest, rather overdue, driver releases for MacOS Tahoe from Pioneer DJ.

Get the 4.0.6 Serato DJ Pro update here: https://serato.com/

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Related Post: A Wireless Touchscreen Midi Controller… For $30! DJ Touch 1 Review

What if there was a touchscreen midi controller, which could connect to your favorite DJ software, and be used to control stems functions, hot cues, or even your crossfader – all wirelessly. And what if that controller only cost around 30 bucks? Well, Mixmaster G has created the DJ Touch 1, based around the super cheap ESP32 board, which does all of that – with the only caveat being, you have to get your hands dirty with a little bit of DIY.

Definitely do some research before you order parts for this, to be sure it’ll work for your setup… You can learn more about the DJ Touch 1 here: https://www.atgr.nl/

Check out Mojaxx’s DJ Touch 1 review on DJcity TV.

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