After a long wait, the unique and portable Drift DJ Industries Zero is finally up for sale. But how much does it cost?
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Now Available
Just about a year ago, I updated this article to say that Zero, the new portable DJ device from Dift DJ Industries, was heading into production. And then I guess life happened, because we’ve just got word that it’s finally available. Or at least up for pre-sale.
You can order the device on the Drift DJ Industries site now, with shipping expected to start in summer 2026. The price is $899. That’s quite a bit more than the $499 that was quoted last year. But then it’s a very different world now than it was a year ago.
Drift DJ Industries Zero shop page
Zero Spinning Into Production
[23 April 2025] Drift DJ Industries Zero is finally heading into production. Get excited about the ultra-portable two-deck DJ device. And we have a price!
Zero Is Finally Heading Into Production
Last summer, we first learned about this cool-looking portable DJ device. Called Zero from independent manufacturer Drift DJ Industries, this two-deck device promises to let you beat match your songs with all the features that expect from software, like timestretch, beat grids and effects.
Drift DJ Industries Zero · Source: Drift DJ Industries
After a one-year wait, the Zero is finally heading into production. Drift DJ Industries plans to start shipping to those who have placed a pre-sale deposit for $125 within two to three months. It will also be made available to the general public for $499. Head to the product page for more information.
Drift DJ Industries Zero pre-sale deposit page
Cool DJ Device + CV/Clock
[27 June 2024] Expand your hybrid DJ system with Drift DJ Industries Zero, a portable (and cute!) new device from Chicago, the home of house music.
Drift DJ Industries Zero
Chicago has given us many things. There’s house music (of course). The Bear (season 3 what!). Even the Blues Brothers. And now Drift DJ Industries, a new company making a unique and portable DJ device called Zero that has me pretty excited.
Chi-Town Represent
I made it a point to mention Chicago as Drift DJ Industries Zero does as well. On its website, it highlights not only that the company is Chicago-based (founder Jared Wheeler moved there because of his love for house music) but also that it uses local, Chi-Town-based manufacturing plants. As an American and house music fan myself, I think this is really cool.
Portable DJ Device
I also think Zero looks really cool. The company announced it just recently after working on it for more than 10 years, and it’s a real labor of love – with more than just DJ capabilities.
With its rechargeable battery, Drift DJ Industries Zero is portable. · Source: Drift DJ Industries Zero
At its heart, it’s a two-channel portable DJ device powered by a rechargeable battery. Using the single jog wheel, you can mix two tracks of audio. It features tempo-stretched playback so the pitch doesn’t change when altering speed. There’s also a beat grid for synced playback – you can of course disable this if you like.
Zero also sports effects (delay, reverb and flange) with a three-band EQ on each channel. There’s also a looper for improvising live remixes and crafting buildups and breakdowns. Drift can also capture audio internally. Used to make mixtapes? Now you can again.
The Library
Rather than use any old existing DJ software, Zero features a proprietary library. With the playlist system, you can import songs from your computer and then organize them in the device, with editable track metadata as well as cue points. You can also group songs by tag clusters, custom string-matched genre names, BPM ranges and more.
Edit your library on the LED screen. · Source: Drift DJ Industries
Connectivity and Recording
More than just a DJ device, Zero features some unusual connectivity. The configurable inputs and outputs let you route audio, CV, and clock signals. This means you can clock Zero with a modular system or connect a MIDI/DIN sync adapter to drive an older instrument like a TB-303. This brings the device into the realm of live performance. I can already imagine using it as part of a hybrid DJ setup or to trigger backing tracks in a computerless live set.
Drift DJ Industries Zero has a variety of connects · Source: Drift DJ Industries
Drift DJ Industries Zero: Price and Availability
Drift DJ Industries has yet to announce availability or price. We’ll update this story when they do.
More Information
Drift DJ Industries Zero product page
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