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Friday, May 1, 2026

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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Friday, April 24, 2026

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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Thursday, April 23, 2026

R.O.A.D. Podcast – DJ HABIBEATS: The Palestinian Pioneer of Arabic Club Music

In this episode of the ROAD podcast, the crew welcomes @DJHabibeats for a deep dive into his meteoric rise and the evolution of the global Arab club scene.

The conversation begins with a recap of his recent milestones (1:45) and a look at his expanding international tour schedule, including his highly anticipated set at the @Coachella @TheDoLab. Habibeats addresses his infectious energy behind the decks and explains how he utilizes his open format roots to represent Arabic house music by drawing from a rich, worldwide musical heritage (13:50). As the market for Arab music parties grows, he discusses the healthy competition in the scene, the logistical challenges of touring, and the importance of prioritizing health and team building while on the road (21:01).

The dialogue shifts toward the business of music as Habibeats talks about signing with a new agency and his creative process for tracks like “Hayati”, while Crooked draws parallels between the sub-genres of Latin and Arabic music (32:20). The DJs get technical about their preference for playing tracks at +4 pitch, leading to a discussion on how music acts as a bridge between cultures in a divided world (37:15). Habibeats shares his philosophy on dealing with openers and how the “third culture” experience shaped the entire crew’s upbringing (48:24).

Later, they tackle “front row red flags” and the need for audiences to be present rather than just filming (55:01), before exploring the broken state of music distribution and how Gen Z interacts with new releases (1:00:01).

The episode concludes with a look at his favorite producers (1:18:01), the value of saying “no” to protect his brand, and a hilarious story about a super-fan in Delhi, ending on a reflective note about using his platform to showcase his unique perspective (1:36:22).

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

R.O.A.D. Podcast – Miami Music Week Edition

This is a special Miami Music Week edition of Reflections of a DJ, the Road Podcast, presented by SetSpace.app. The crew was on-site at the EDMAs and SHIFT Miami, in partnership with DJ Life Magazine, DJcity, and Beatport. Catch up on all the interviews below.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with Chicago’s finest DJ Heavy and Lady Gaga producer DJ Whiteshadow, 2/3 of Disco_Nect – shout to Strategy, who had to fly out early.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with Harlem’s own Austin Millz, fresh off his latest remix with Bruno Mars.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with New York’s own Luke Alexander, a rising name in dance music known for his unfiltered takes.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with the infamous Sickick, the masked producer who finally addresses the “fake DJing” allegations surrounding his viral content.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with the King of Trance himself, Armin van Buuren, who had a strong message for up-and-coming DJs.

Road Podcast host, DJ Crooked, sat down with the UK’s legendary Chris Lake and Atrip, who shared stories on their favorite cities, dream back-to-backs, and the hardest DJs to follow on a festival lineup.

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

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…

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

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/

Check out Mojaxx’s look at the Serato update on DJcity TV.

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