DON'T BUY THE WRONG GEAR | Top 20 DJ Gear for 2025

🎵Where I Download My Music, Acapellas, Instrumentals, etc.
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⭐Under $500 (00:28)

⭐Under $1,000 (07:50)

★Secondhand Recommendations (15:01)
DDJ-1000/DDJ-1000 SRT || DDJ-RX || Rane One

⭐Under $2,000 (15:57)

⭐Above $2,000 - Standalone Battle (23:43)

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⚙️DJ Gear Mentioned and Potential Discounts and Deals Link⚙️

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►TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Under $500
7:50 - Under $1,000
15:01 - Secondhand Recommendations
15:57 - Under $2,000
23:43 - Above $2,000

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[djcarlo]

🎵Where I Download My Music, Acapellas, Instrumentals, etc.
(Use Coupon Code “DJCARLO” for a Huge Discount)

[sebastianroman]

The best things about your videos is that you always talk in comparison, that is the biggest sign of professionalism. I appreciate that you always present Rekordbox vs Serato vs Other SW features on every controller, not only concentrating on one software. Keep it up Carlos, you are the best!

[Billy-jay_music]

My DJ Tip from personal experience would be, prepare your sets in advance when you have a gig. When you’re well organized the stress on the gig itself is less stressful! 😅

[MattyRoma]

From the video, reinforcing the fact that with the DDJ-FLX4 I can learn various transitions and skills before upgrading has been huge. I really love my DDJ-FLX4 and cannot wait to continue the DJ learning process. Thank you for your videos DJ Carlo, truly have been educational and fun to try and mimic/learn!

[stevenkappelle]

The FLX10 is hands down my favorite from this video! I’ve been DJing for 1.5 years now on the FLX4, and while it’s been an amazing start, I feel like I’ve truly outgrown it. The FLX10 feels like the perfect next step, it’s literally the bigger and more advanced version of the FLX4, and it would open up so many new creative possibilities for me. I’m about to play my first paid gig soon, and since DJ equipment is so expensive, winning this would be an absolute game-changer. Also, big thanks to you Carlo for all the super helpful videos, they’ve taught me so much and really helped me grow as a DJ🫶🏼

[kon_smb]

I started djing on the DDJ-FLX4 about one year ago and feel like I‘ve outgrown it, especially after I used the DJA9M and the CDJs 3000 a few times.
The DDJ-FLX10 would be a fantastic upgrade!

[davehayden]

Started DJing 18 months ago with FLX4. Been fantastic to learn on and is also easy to transport, would highly recommend to anyone considering, It’s a little limited for live performances, but it works, Now saving to upgrade to the next step for more live performances.

[MariachiFlavouredGuy]

In my opinion, Hercules DJControl Inpulse 500 is still the best beginner controller. It has RGB performance pads, TS and RCA outputs, AUX and microphone inputs and easy to use loop buttons.

[DJ_Fune]

I love how your videos are accesible to DJs of any level. Ive been DJing for a year but these videos still come in clutch! Another banger

[ackie]

Just getting back into playing around with all types of music at 52 yr old! Mostly Mashups. Happy Holidays!

[drake]

One of my best friends recently started DJing after I took him to his first rave (Ray Volpe!!) in Feb and now we even have a couple fests under our belt together. He loves DJing and has worked his way up to performing at quite a few of our local university frat parties in Houston, Texas and even a couple in Austin. He lets me mess around on it and some of our best nights together have been just freestyling on his FLX4, but for Christmas I would really love to get him something to help expand his career. Even though I only DJ for fun, your tips have helped me feel really comfortable for our seshes and I don't feel like a complete newbie next to him thanks to you. The FLX10, with the way you explain it, sounds like the perfect deck to future-proof himself for bigger shows while helping him have more freedom to really play to the best of his ability and I think it would be pretty cool if I won it for him! Lookin forward to the next video <3

[YashA_]

I got the Hercules DJControl Mix from your first review video on it and it was my introduction to DJ-ing just like you mentioned this video, and I definitely agree it is an incredible piece of kit for the price point and I have learned so much from such a small and portable controller. That's why I'd say that's probably my favorite piece of gear from this video, with a small product, but huge impact!

[JiagerWufwood]

14:57 - Best tip❗️ is to go 2nd hand and save some 💸 cash by buying gently used!

Often, "Protect Your Gear" or "Accident from Damage & Handling" are still purchasable on these products from reliable retailers as they have inspected & tested them b4 resell. So no risk if product craps out from extended use, surges, etc...

Also, buying "PYG or ADH" is bracket based, so the open box price drop "can" drop the price of the ADH warranty if one was going to buy the protection anyway! Putting controller at same cost as buying new, but with on avg a 2 year protection plan accompanied.

[IemnADE]

Ddj flx 4 seems like the best option here !!! Something cheaper would be the impulse 300 mk2

[johannesjungkunst]

The DDJ-FLX10 is my favorite Controller in this video because of it's layout you can easily switch to the "Club standard" CDJ/DJM setup at the gig location with no need to buy this expensive gear at home.

[DJDarkSeraph]

This channel and a few others helped me get back into djing, and i have not looked back. The tips for transitions and a good evaluation of the controllers is what gave me the confidence to buy a DDJ800 years ago. I personally would love a FLX10 but outof my price for now. One of the few channels i feel we get legit and honest advice.

[lapiapi]

I am manifesting my future as an ecstatic dance dj, upgrading from the flx4 to the flx10🤭😇🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[Quainooxela]

Been DJ'ing for just over a year, and as the time to upgrade comes, the AT DDJ-GRV6 looks like a fun option and cheaper alternative to the DDJ-FLX10!

My lil DJ tip has got to be consistent practice and playing around with mixing various/new genres to better understand their differences or similarities from one to the other.

[MiguelRodriguezEDM]

Just bought the Denon SC live 4 and its absolutely perfect!

[jezrellemusic]

For a beginner, the FLX-4 has the most functionality for a beginner to be introduced to newer play styles and as well as getting a slight intro for the flagship setups if they aim to play for a bigger audience. I too wanna amp up my game with the FLX-10 ever since I got to use it from my friend. Now that my Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 is busted and I need to save up some money (if dear God permits the big reward, would love to get into practicing into more complex transitioning with the FLX-10 to showcase my music as an music artist as well.