# Hardware And Production **URL:** https://forum.testpressing.org/c/production/9.md [Latest](https://forum.testpressing.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.testpressing.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Production Category](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/about-the-production-category/19)
**Author:** [@Apiento](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Apiento)\ **Replies:** 0
Production production production… Talking making music, being in the studio, Ableton, Logic, hardware, plug ins, beats, grids and on. --- ## [Music Production Tips/Tricks/Bits of Kit](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/music-production-tips-tricks-bits-of-kit/2989)
**Author:** [@Discophrenia](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Discophrenia)\ **Replies:** 690\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 7:59am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/music-production-tips-tricks-bits-of-kit/2989 "2026-10-30T07:59:39Z")
There’s many talented people on this forum making music, and probably quite a few, like myself, who are dipping toes. I thought it might be useful to have a thread on tips, tricks and useful bits of kit people are using… --- ## [Hardware Jams](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/hardware-jams/760)
**Author:** [@J\_C](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/J_C)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/hardware-jams/760 "2026-10-18T13:51:43Z")
Let’s see your flow. Sequencing boxes whilst employing all available digits and nudging a fader with your toe… Here’s one of mine with the Blackbox going into a Tascam for some saturation --- ## [CDJ & Turntable service (London)](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/cdj-turntable-service-london/4162)
**Author:** [@richardfoe](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/richardfoe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/cdj-turntable-service-london/4162 "2026-09-04T11:23:51Z")
My equipment is in need of some TLC! Can anyone recommend any CDJ and turntable service ppl based in London? Thank you! --- ## [Best digital recorder for mixes?](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/best-digital-recorder-for-mixes/2393)
**Author:** [@elzorro](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/elzorro)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/best-digital-recorder-for-mixes/2393 "2026-07-20T07:34:32Z")
Hit me up with your recommendations for best way to record mixes out of an analog mixer. My old Mac had an audio input which I used to plug straight into from the mixer and record into Audacity. New Mac is only USB-C s… --- ## [Seeking: Field recorders](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/seeking-field-recorders/7159)
**Author:** [@Lasaroff](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Lasaroff)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/seeking-field-recorders/7159 "2026-07-16T06:03:51Z")
Alright TP heads? I work as a creative director at an agency in Stockholm. A certain Canadian outerwear brand known for big parkas is a client at the moment and we are working on a campaign for their SS27 collection. The… --- ## [Club / PA Listening Setup (The Soundsystem Thread)](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/club-pa-listening-setup-the-soundsystem-thread/5909)
**Author:** [@walshtron](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/walshtron)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/club-pa-listening-setup-the-soundsystem-thread/5909 "2026-06-24T10:45:37Z")
In the spirit of the Home Listening Setup thread, I thought I’d open a club/PA version to highlight some of the soundsystems owned or experienced by TP members, and also photos of beautiful looking systems used in bars, … --- ## [Whats the best thing you've ever seen in the studio?](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/whats-the-best-thing-youve-ever-seen-in-the-studio/21)
**Author:** [@Apiento](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Apiento)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/whats-the-best-thing-youve-ever-seen-in-the-studio/21 "2026-06-16T21:21:21Z")
Mine was watching my mate loop a beat on an Akai sampler in the early 90s then arrange it on an Atari ST. Blew my tiny mind… --- ## [Innerclock Systems - The Burbank Conundrum](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/innerclock-systems-the-burbank-conundrum/7089)
**Author:** [@Onionfamily](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Onionfamily)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/innerclock-systems-the-burbank-conundrum/7089 "2026-06-02T23:53:52Z")
Hello all, I want to purchase - Innerclock Systems Sync-Gen 3LX MIDI Sync Interface , Is there anyone who frequently travels between LA and the UK who would be willing to collect it from Perfect Circuit and bring it ba… --- ## [Speaker Recs](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/speaker-recs/3174)
**Author:** [@Moodynann](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Moodynann)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/speaker-recs/3174 "2026-05-29T14:51:26Z")
Ok. I need a new pair of speakers. It’s a home set up. I want something that’s going to sound warm and detailed. I’ve got 2 x 1200s, 1 Pioneer CDJ, and an Ecler 3 Channel Mixer. I’m leaning towards active speakers, bu… --- ## [Turntable recommendations/advice/help](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/turntable-recommendations-advice-help/3461)
**Author:** [@DistantWaves](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/DistantWaves)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/turntable-recommendations-advice-help/3461 "2026-05-10T13:29:57Z")
Hi all, looking for some help choosing a new pair of turntables… I’ve recently treated myself to a Mastersounds Radius 2 (!) which is every bit as great as I expected, but it’s made me realise that it’s about time I upg… --- ## [Cart recommendation](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/cart-recommendation/3924)
**Author:** [@Marius-Circus](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Marius-Circus)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/cart-recommendation/3924 "2026-04-28T14:47:01Z")
I’ve slowly come to the conclusion that I’m gonna get rid of most of my record collection. It’s been collecting dust for many years now, and I’d rather have a few hundred that fits in the living room and that I really li… --- ## [Shure Whitelabel replacement stylus](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/shure-whitelabel-replacement-stylus/4229)
**Author:** [@Marius-Circus](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Marius-Circus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/shure-whitelabel-replacement-stylus/4229 "2026-02-15T22:01:18Z")
Hey, I’ve had the Shure Whitelabel for a number of years. As some of you might remember, it was discontinued a few years back. Bought up a bunch of spare styli then, but I’m soon in need of another one. I see that ther… --- ## [Exchange & Mart](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/exchange-mart/3524)
**Author:** [@howler](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/howler)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/exchange-mart/3524 "2026-02-15T10:27:11Z")
@apiento, hope its cool to set up a For Sale thread? Please feel free to remove if not. FOR SALE DJ Matrix EX Stand. £100 I’ve downsized my set up and this is now surplus to requirements. I’ve had it approx 6 years… --- ## [RC-DJ100 - how are these?](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/rc-dj100-how-are-these/6845)
**Author:** [@Spider](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Spider)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/rc-dj100-how-are-these/6845 "2026-02-10T14:01:51Z")
Considering these - https://www.phonicarecords.com/product/100-sounds-rc-dj100-record-cartridge-100-sounds/205592 has anyone used these for bar/club use? How do they compare to others? --- ## [Tech Questions (And Hopefully Answers)](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/tech-questions-and-hopefully-answers/3969)
**Author:** [@JackdawVersion](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/JackdawVersion)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/tech-questions-and-hopefully-answers/3969 "2026-01-25T21:07:41Z")
Foolish me! Bought an almost up-to-date computer, a MacBook Air with M1 chip. Very nice except it cannot do the one thing I want it to do without an added bit of gear. Which is to record a mix — like every DJ wants to do… --- ## [Mastering tips and practices](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/mastering-tips-and-practices/3252)
**Author:** [@funkfly](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/funkfly)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/mastering-tips-and-practices/3252 "2025-11-04T20:58:07Z")
Hey - I’m looking for people to share their mastering practices and knowledge. Mastering is obviously super important. But when mastering a lot of tracks with a professional engineer, it can mount up to quite a hefty s… --- ## [Mr Scruff 'echo rack'](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/mr-scruff-echo-rack/6521)
**Author:** [@SeanieR](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/SeanieR)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/mr-scruff-echo-rack/6521 "2025-10-20T19:42:05Z")
Having a chat with a mate recently on the subject of 19" reverb units & using them in dj mixes, he was mentioning Mr Scruff uses a wicked echo effect in his mixes which is visible online in a couple of YouTube clips. An… --- ## [Cometa - High End Rotary DJ Mixers](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/cometa-high-end-rotary-dj-mixers/6402)
**Author:** [@Apiento](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Apiento)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/cometa-high-end-rotary-dj-mixers/6402 "2025-10-02T13:23:46Z")
I had a trip today to the studio and office of Cometa who make a high end two channel rotary mixer. It’s a beautiful project from top to bottom… I’ll try and do a piece on Test Pressing down the line as they’re nearby… … --- ## [Record Cleaners](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/record-cleaners/5394)
**Author:** [@IanPethick1](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/IanPethick1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/record-cleaners/5394 "2025-09-16T09:48:17Z")
Sure this must have been discussed on a previous thread (aplogies if it has), but i’m thinking of buying a record cleaner and was wondering if anybody owns one and are they any good? The cleaner pictured looks quite rea… --- ## [Record cleaning machines](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/record-cleaning-machines/6382)
**Author:** [@Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Casual)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/record-cleaning-machines/6382 "2025-09-10T06:44:07Z")
Can’t justify a DeGritter but want one to clean a few that need some love. What’s best? --- ## [Mixers - Repairs, Mods etc](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/mixers-repairs-mods-etc/5148)
**Author:** [@Gavin](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Gavin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/mixers-repairs-mods-etc/5148 "2025-07-21T10:33:27Z")
Have to replace the crossfader on my Vestax PMC 270A, annoying leakage on far ends of travel\* Anyone used these people and their 1998 website? Or another trusted supplier? The part is only the basic part of the cross… --- ## [Audio Streaming Hardware](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/audio-streaming-hardware/6054)
**Author:** [@MGG](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/MGG)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/audio-streaming-hardware/6054 "2025-06-07T19:43:15Z")
I’m tired of sending music to my speakers through my phone and shitty bluetooth/wifi/airplay, so I’ve decided to look for a nice but affordable dedicated audio streamer that I can plug into my integrated amp and not be w… --- ## [Mark levinson amp](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/mark-levinson-amp/5973)
**Author:** [@P79](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/P79)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/mark-levinson-amp/5973 "2025-05-06T12:53:45Z")
Hi Can anyone recommend somewhere to get a mark levinson amp serviced? Ideally based in the North UK but i will take what i can as long as they are reputable and do a great job! Cheers!! --- ## [Roland DJ-505?](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/roland-dj-505/5881)
**Author:** [@bgpz](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/bgpz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/roland-dj-505/5881 "2025-04-12T20:30:08Z")
After a bit of a hiatus, looking to get things set back up to play some vinyl and digital tunes, and get back into internet radio stuff. There’s a used Roland DJ-505 for sale in my 'hood, and on paper, it sounds like it… --- ## [For Gear Thread](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/for-gear-thread/2248)
**Author:** [@SuenoMargate](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/SuenoMargate)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/for-gear-thread/2248 "2025-03-20T14:38:22Z")
Not that type of gear but synths etc. I recently got one of these, its not an bad emulation and only 150 sheets, an original will set you back 3 large. Behringer TD 3 Waldorf Wave … --- ## [DJ effects - what can you recommend?](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/dj-effects-what-can-you-recommend/2473)
**Author:** [@SeanieR](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/SeanieR)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/dj-effects-what-can-you-recommend/2473 "2025-03-19T19:01:21Z")
Since I swapped over from a Numark mixer which had a number quality different effects built into it & upgraded to a Allen Heath XONE23 mixer im stuck for getting a decent effects unit without breaking the bank. I’m afte… --- ## [What’s this for?](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/what-s-this-for/5796)
**Author:** [@Apiento](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Apiento)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/what-s-this-for/5796 "2025-03-13T11:32:43Z")
My mates got this super nice old Braun turntable. Any idea what these are for? --- ## [Recording Audio - Help!](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/recording-audio-help/5773)
**Author:** [@Hierbas](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Hierbas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 11:30pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/recording-audio-help/5773 "2025-03-04T23:30:24Z")
Not DJ-related but hoping some of the radio bods can advise I need to send some auditions off for some voiceover/narration + AI training work. I’ve done some projects but others got rejected because they didn’t sound ri… --- ## [Speaker Suggestions](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/speaker-suggestions/5774)
**Author:** [@Casual](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Casual)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/speaker-suggestions/5774 "2025-03-04T20:50:30Z")
My son is currently playing a controller through his computer and I promised I would get him some speakers. He has a DDJ-GRV6 and I want something super simple to set up as I am sure he will be taking it on holiday with… [Next page](https://forum.testpressing.org/c/production/9.md?page=1)