New, Vintage, and Retro Audio Gear

Based out of Los Angeles, CA.

A vintage-style mini keyboard synthesizer with black keys and control knobs, placed on an orange background.

est.

2019

Originally established in Summer 2018 out of a Studio in Denver, our blog & store was born from a love of all things music gear modern, vintage, and retro.

Latest Episodes

CRL CRRLL 4/6/26 CRL CRRLL 4/6/26

Akai MPC Sample – Unboxing & First Look | Music Gear Mondays

CRL CRRLL 3/30/26 CRL CRRLL 3/30/26

How to Use Serato STEMS on XDJ-AZ & RX3 + USB Workflow for CDJs (Ableton Guide)

CRL CRRLL 3/23/26 CRL CRRLL 3/23/26

Why USB Drives Matter More Than You Think (For DJs)

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What Is a Rotary DJ Mixer? History + Headliner R1 Review

CRL CRRLL 3/9/26 CRL CRRLL 3/9/26

Exploring the MPC Key 61 Workflow | Music Gear Mondays

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Master the Club Standard: CDJ-3000 Tips Series (All Episodes in One Place)

CRL CRRLL 2/23/26 CRL CRRLL 2/23/26

Pioneer CDJ-3000 Review (2026) – Who Should Actually Buy These?

CRL CRRLL 2/16/26 CRL CRRLL 2/16/26

Pioneer DJM-A9

CRL CRRLL 2/9/26 CRL CRRLL 2/9/26

Whats in The Box?

CRL CRRLL 2/2/26 CRL CRRLL 2/2/26

Updating the Firmware on Your XDJ-AZ DJ Controller

CRL CRRLL 1/26/26 CRL CRRLL 1/26/26

Music Gear Mondays: Cool Finds from NAMM 2026

CRL CRRLL 1/19/26 CRL CRRLL 1/19/26

SanDisk USB DJ Drive — Quick Speed Test

CRL CRRLL 1/5/26 CRL CRRLL 1/5/26

AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ

It All Begins Here

CRL CRRLL 1/5/26 CRL CRRLL 1/5/26

Orchid-1 Unboxing

It All Begins Here