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An impressive and highly configurable three-in-one effects processor - with a hefty price tag.

It's portable, powerful and versatile, and ideal for those seeking iOS DJing with dedicated hardware.

Good looks and features but let down by the bundled software, build and price.

Market leader so far for turntablists keen on converting to the new world of DJ systems.

Stripped-back but much more immediate - not as flexible as the S4, but there's still a lot to love.

There's plenty to love, but depending on your DJ style, there may be a few important oversights.

Fun, but ultimately too basic to make it an iPad DJ's solution. Perhaps a tad premature.

The ultimate all-in-one DJ solution that even hardened CD jocks will enjoy playing parties with.

Pretty much the ultimate mixer. Once you've mastered it you can really steal the show.

Easy to use and packed full of futureproof features. A perfect balance in the DJ booth.

With a new Sample Deck mapping, this could become one of the most versatile on the market.

An effective and powerful controller but one that lacks the future-proof features that would justify the price.

Lives up to its promise, but is competing too closely with other KPs when it comes to value.

Great value, well-built and delivers everything it promises. You're in safe hands with Denon.

Not cheap but full four-deck-control executed flawlessly. Easy to use and beautifully built.

Pretty much a flawless Traktor controller - the only question is: is it for you?

The most comprehensive mixer available, but best when used in the full setup. Time to re-mortgage.

A clever little solution for DJs that puts the control buttons in just the right place.

A fantastic, ready-to-go DJ setup that is future-proofed with USB and the RekordBox software.

A total quality system, easy to use with loads of power for the ultimate decks 'n' FX DJ set.

A great deck with a couple of killer features. The CDJ-900 stands robust and reliable in a very crowded market.

The Nextbeat delivers all it set out to, but the price and lack of auto features will put off a lot of people.

A brilliant leap forward and undoubtedly the next industry standard, whether you like it or not.

A highly impressive controller that makes up for its shortcomings by being highly intuitive.

Anyone who's lusted after a more controllable version of the Filterbank will love the Restyler.

One of the few true one-stop solutions for controlling Native Instruments Traktor.

Despite its drawbacks, the no-frills DJ Control Steel succeeds thanks to rock-solid construction.

The Bruce Lee of DJ controllers – style, substance and power in one slick package.

The ultimate in quality hybrid mixing, and the only real choice for the analogue enthusiast.

The EVO5 offers loads of DJ control and an easy-on-the-eye design, but you're gonna need that manual nearby.