Best Holiday Gifts for DJs: 7 Fun Ideas for the DJ in Your Life
Gifts for all DJs, from absolute beginners to globe-trotting pros.
Is your favorite human a music fanatic? Look no further, as these are the best holiday gifts for DJs – for any budget.
Best Holiday Gifts for DJs
It can be difficult to shop for DJs. Who knows what they’re doing up there with all that esoteric gear? And with so many different kinds of DJs, from vinyl junkies to modular hybrid heroes, the odds of you not only hitting on something that they need but in the correct format and kind of technology is vanishingly small.
Or so you thought. Fear not, because we have you covered. We’ve assembled seven of the coolest – and in many cases affordable – presents for all kinds of DJs. There are all kinds of fun ideas here, and we know because we’re DJs ourselves. From the perfect beginner to the seasoned pro, there’s bound to be something in this list they’ll love.
Here then are the best holiday gift ideas for DJs.
Best Holiday Gifts for DJs: Drift DJ Industries Zero
Drift DJ Industries is an independent outfit out of Chicago that’s developed this cute little portable digital DJ device. Called Zero, it’s a two-channel, hand-held standalone controller that lets you mix on the go. It’s got a jog wheel for matching tempo, tempo-stretched playback, a beat grid, effects, an EQ on each channel and a looper.
The device itself is pretty slick and sports a rechargeable battery so you can take it out and about. You can also sync it to your studio gear via audio, CV or sync.
The only catch is that Zero is still under pre-sale. However, it’s only $125, which is a real steal. I’m sure your special DJ won’t mind waiting for one of the best holiday gifts for DJs.
- Drift DJ Industries Zero product page
Best Holiday Gifts for DJs: Smyths Toys iDance XD-301 DJ Station
Have kids in your life that love music or want to be DJs? Get them started on the right path with the iDance XD-301 DJ Station from Smyths Toys. This DJ controller for kids looks and behaves just like the real thing – it even comes with two speakers.
The iDance XD-301 has two decks, LED sound pads, a crossfader, pitch bend, bass booster effects and Bluetooth, USB and MP3 player connectivity. It also has “space controllers,” beams of light that let you use hand gestures to start song playback or trigger effects. Charges with a USB cable and offers 4-8 hours of play time.
- Smyths Toys iDance XD-301 DJ Station product page
Best Holiday Gifts for DJs: Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Headphones
Everyone – DJ or not – needs a decent pair of headphones. Audio-Technica’s ATH-M20x headphones make a great entry-level set, perfect for DJing or studio work. Closed back for good sound isolation and a slight boost in the bass so DJs can hear what they’re doing, these punch way above their weight class. They’re also extremely light-weight, meaning your special DJ can wear them all day and night.
Even if your DJ only ever uses the sync button and doesn’t need to cue, they’re still going to listen to music on the bus, play video games or make beats on their MPC. Treat them to a pair of these cans and treat your wallet nicely in the process.
- Audio-Technica ATH-M20x product page
Best Holiday Gifts for DJs: Numark DJ2Go2 Touch
So, the DJ in your life told you they want a controller for Christmas but you have no idea what to get them. You’ve also seen the prices of many controllers and you’re certainly not made of money. What to do? Might I suggest the Numark DJ2Go2 Touch?
Small and lightweight yet powerful like a much larger controller, DJ2Go2 Touch offers pretty much everything a DJ could need in a controller. It’s got two capacitive jog wheels for mixing and scratching, a built-in audio card with headphone cueing, and multiple pad modes with cueing, looping and sample triggers.
DJ2Go2 Touch is designed to work with the DJ application Serato (and includes Serato DJ Lite), so make sure that they want Serato and not rekordbox. It will also play nicely with Algoriddim Djay on iOS, making it surely one of the best holiday gifts for DJs.
- Numark DJ2Go2 Touch product page
Best Holiday Gifts for DJs: DJ Techtools Chroma USB Drive For DJs
Here’s one for the gigging digital DJ. You’ve probably seen your DJ use a USB drive to carry around their music. However, not all USB drives are made the same. It may seem a small thing, but you’d hate for the weakest link in their performance to be their USB stick. Make sure they’re at their best with DJ Techtools Chroma USB Drive For DJs.
Specially designed for DJs, Chroma USB Drive For DJs is a 128GB drive. It’s got both USB-A and USB-C ports plus USB 3.2 memory for speedy syncing. That’s seconds of transfer time, not hours. It’s also heavy-duty, made to withstand the rigors of touring and club life. Definitely one of the best holiday gifts for DJs.
Works with most standalone controllers, rekordbox and Denon Engine Prime.
- DJ Techtools Chroma USB Drive for DJs product page
Best Holiday Gifts for DJs: Lego Retro Record Player
Here’s one for the crate digger in your life. This little Lego set lets them build a retro-style record player, the kind that your parents used to use.
The Lego Retro Record Player features a buildable LP record, movable needle, and a lid. It’s got all kinds of fun details too, like a printed tile for a volume button and a decorated centerpiece.
Features 310 pieces and is recommended for kids ages 12 and up. Presumably that includes middle-aged vinyl DJs with strong opinions on Discogs fees and craft beer.
- Lego Retro Record Player product page
Best Holiday Gifts for DJs: UDG Ultimate Starter Bag
Every DJ needs a good bag. The UDG Ultimate Starter Bag makes a perfect first gig bag, as the name suggests.
Made from water-resistant 420D nylon, it has a padded strap and padded interior. That interior is roomy enough to hold 50 records, which is more than enough for the average gig or shopping trip. Of course, it can carry DJ cargo other than records too, like controllers, headphones, and a few spare beers (hey, club prices are outrageous).
- UDG Ultimate Starter Bag product page
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