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Nov 3, 2026 / Issue #36
The Big Story
Behringer has posted a four-channel standalone prototype described as open hardware, with a projected price of $300 to $400. It is an intriguing target, but for now the evidence supports a prototype and price claim—not a finished product.
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Gear
The direct-drive deck comes in standard and silver versions, with 33⅓ and 45 RPM speeds, ±8% pitch control and an S-shaped tonearm. An Ortofon OM Black cartridge and pre-mounted headshell are included, making it a straightforward option for a first vinyl setup.
The new Maui 44 G3, 44 G3 Mix and 66 G3 push LD Systems’ column PA line into bigger rooms, with the Mix adding an eight-channel digital mixer and app control. At 46.5–57.1 kg, transport should factor into any buying decision.
The Feed
Atkins gave techno its name and helped establish the Detroit blueprint that still underpins electronic music. For DJs, this is the loss of a foundational figure, not merely another legacy act.
Pacha expands its New York footprint with Brooklyn Pacha, a new indoor venue opening November 6 with Loco Dice and Ilario Alicante. The post Pacha To Open Brooklyn Pacha, A New Indoor Venue appeared first on EDMTunes.
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Previous Issues
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From April 1, 2027, Apple Music tracks won’t load on listed products unless rekordbox mobile is updated to version 4.5.4 or later, rekordbox desktop to 7.2.0 or later, or OMNIS-DUO and XDJ-AZ firmware
VirtualDJ 2026 turns typed phrases into spoken drops, with options to replace the vocal in a playing track. Useful for IDs and promos; dangerous in less disciplined hands.
SoundSwitch 2.11 now works with rekordbox and compatible AlphaTheta/Pioneer DJ hardware through PRO DJ LINK Bridge. Beat-synced lighting no longer requires abandoning the booth workflow most clubs alr
OneLibrary support gives VirtualDJ users a cleaner route into AlphaTheta’s expanding library ecosystem. Announced September 17, this is another useful step away from software lock-in.
The public beta introduces Lucid Beatgrids, automatic tempo-change and downbeat detection, plus Open Streaming and Cue Loops. DJs should now spend less time repairing grids.
The new four-channel, four-deck system adds pressure-sensitive MPCe pads, onboard Stems rendering and built-in DMX output. It’s a substantial push for mobile, club and festival DJs seeking more perfor
Artists can sell music directly through their profiles while keeping the full sale. For producer-DJs, SoundCloud may finally become a storefront rather than another link in the bio.
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