AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 In The Wild: The Perfect Travel Controller

Is the FLX2 for you? Whether you’re a beginner DJ or a travel-oriented veteran selector, this unassuming AlphaTheta device might be your new favorite on-the-go piece of gear (see the AT website here for full specs and product page). Necessary disclaimer: AD. The fine people at AlphaTheta did send me a shiny new DDJ-FLX2 to try out. However, I solemnly swear that this review is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me Carl Cox. For those curious on specs and whatnot, I’ve detailed the ins, outs, pros, and cons of this miniature music machine in my standalone review here: AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 Review: Is This the Best Bang-For-Buck Portable DJ Controller? However, beyond toying around with the FLX2 at home, I wanted to test it out in the wild: At a house party, out and about in the city/beach, and on a weekend getaway. I received the diminutive digital device just in time to take it with me on a weekend excursion away from the hustle, bustle, and diligently dynamic dancefloors of Barcelona a few weeks ago. I also played with it at the playa and added it to my gear for a gregarious Greek get-together. Aside from alliterative adjectives I really do have plenty to s...