GUITARISTS have guitars, drummers have drums, bassists have basses and DJs have....turntables/CDJs/laptops/thosebigUSBunits

withknobsandwheels, and a mixer.

Turntables are the best naturally. But preferences vary and I can see the appeal of rocking up with just a flashdrive in my pocket. The common constituent for all is the mixer though.

This week I’ve nerded out with some online liquid crystal display shopping – these are the mixers I would buy if I had more money. They’re rotary ones which means they have turning knobs instead of sliding faders (which is cooler and more expensive). I’ve never actually used a rotary as they’re not that common but lots of super talented DJs seem to rate them and they’re renowned for affording the selector a more visceral, intuitive interface...

Rane MP2014

This is the younger brother of the MP2015 which is the four channel version.

Since I only use two turntables I don’t need four channels so the mini version would suffice.

Both channels come with 24dB sweepable filter with modes for low pass, high pass and split, as well as the necessary three band EQs etc.

The whole unit is built with zero compromise on sound quality and is designed to complement the very best soundsystems in the world. It also has lovely wooden panels on the sides. RRP £1,899.

Allen & Heath V6

This is the one I would buy

if I had an actual club. It’s the same mixer Fabric has in Room 1 and anything that’s good enough for

Craig Richards is good enough for ol’ Cpt Wormhole.

It has SIX channels, cool wobbly radiophonic workshop style dials and is discontinued which means it’s rare and therefore more desirable. One in good order would probably set you back the best part of £4,000.

Koolbreeze Portable Air Conditioning Unit – Type G

This isn’t a rotary mixer, it’s an air conditioner. I couldn’t even find one with twisty knobs, it’s just been really, really hot lately. RRP £294.