“I knew right away that with the intuitive interface and creative feature set of the Denon Prime gear, I could set myself apart as an individual performer”

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What DJ gear does Tiësto use?
Tiësto has said they use AKG's Tiësto signature headphones (K267, K167 and K67) and moved their rider to Denon DJ Prime SC5000 players and an X1800 mixer in 2017. Earlier, Tiësto praised Pioneer's DJM-800 mixer, played with CDJ-1000MK3s, and has been seen wearing NikeLab Air Force 1s.
Where to start with Tiësto's gear.
What DJ gear Tiësto uses: a sourced gear guide
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DJ booth
“I've been using the headphones when playing around the world over the last 6 months.”
“The AKG-by-TIËSTO range provides the quality I can really rely on, whether in a club or a stadium, or in the studio.”
“I knew right away that with the intuitive interface and creative feature set of the Denon Prime gear, I could set myself apart as an individual performer”
“The DJM-800's sound colour effects definitely add something extra to the mix”
Tour bag
“I like to work with things I use myself, you know, daily. Headphones made sense.”
What I wear
“I was in the studio with Post Malone and he was like 'What are those, Carl's Jr. shoes?' He roasted me, he's really funny”
“It's great to combine music with fashion. They go hand in hand.”
Daily rituals
“I just like it. I grew up on it, and it was always a cool brand, it was plugged in.”
“Then, when I want to kick into next gear, I take a Jager shot, Jägermeister”
Records that shaped me
“I love the music of Elvis”
About Tiësto's gear.
What headphones does Tiësto use?
Tiësto has said they use the AKG by Tiësto signature headphones, a line of three models (K267, K167 and K67) launched in 2012. Tiësto also designed the Audiofly ClubLife in-ear series.
What CDJs does Tiësto use?
Tiësto has said they use the Denon DJ Prime SC5000 media player, after switching the tech rider to Denon DJ Prime in 2017. In 2006 Tiësto played on four Pioneer CDJ-1000MK3 decks at Miami's Mansion club.
What DJ mixer does Tiësto use?
Tiësto has said they use the Denon DJ X1800 Prime mixer, added to the rider in 2017. In 2006 Tiësto said the Pioneer DJM-800's sound colour effects add something extra to the mix.
What sneakers does Tiësto wear?
Tiësto has been seen wearing the NikeLab Air Force 1 High made with Riccardo Tisci, the pair Post Malone joked about in Complex's Sneaker Shopping (2018).
What does Tiësto drink?
Tiësto has said they love 7UP, a brand Tiësto grew up on, and in 2009 described a night that starts with champagne and moves on to a Jägermeister shot.
What music does Tiësto listen to?
Tiësto told GRAMMY.com in 2023 that he loves the music of Elvis, perhaps because of his connection to Las Vegas,.
Tiësto is the Dutch DJ and producer behind Adagio for Strings, Red Lights and The Business. This guide covers the DJ gear, headphones, style, records and drinks Tiësto has named or been seen with.
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