Phase

DJ Equipment / Professional Audio Hardwarephasedj.com

Phase SAS designs and sells wireless DVS (Digital Vinyl System) controllers that replace traditional timecode needles for turntable DJs. Its Phase Essential unit ($399.99) and upcoming Phase Pro integrate with major DJ software platforms and ship worldwide to professional and hobbyist turntablists.

Company typePrivate
Founded2018
HeadquartersBoulogne-Billancourt, France
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2C
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Phase does

Phase SAS is a French hardware company that designs and sells wireless DVS (Digital Vinyl System) controllers for turntable DJs. The core product (Phase Essential, priced at $399.99) consists of two magnetic Remotes attached to vinyl records and a Receiver unit that communicates turntable rotation and movement data to DJ software via a proprietary radio protocol, which transmits data 6x faster than Bluetooth 4.0 with zero latency. The Remotes use 3-axis accelerometers and 2 gyroscopes for sensor fusion, eliminating the need for traditional timecode needles and the rumble, wear, and equipment failures associated with them. Phase integrates with the major DJ software platforms (Serato DJ Pro, rekordbox, Traktor, Virtual DJ, djay Pro AI) and works with hardware from Pioneer DJ, Rane, Denon DJ, Allen & Heath, and Numark, including native HID modes that bypass audio-based DVS routing.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model (store.phasedj.com), shipping globally to over 180 countries, with a complementary digital revenue stream from sound packs sold through The DJ Store. Its go-to-market is product-led, anchored by a 400,000+ DJ community, a forum, a VIP Club, and endorsements from prominent turntablists including Z-Trip, Jazzy Jeff, A-Trak, and DJ Craze. Phase originates from a 2018 side project inside MWM (a mobile app company), became a standalone entity in 2023, and is led by CEO Jean-Baptiste Hironde, CTO Jean-Baptiste Fabre, and CMO Cédric Vergé. The company employs approximately 15-19 people at its Boulogne-Billancourt headquarters and is preparing the launch of Phase Pro, a professional-tier controller positioned above the Essential unit.

Phase firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Phase
Legal name: Phase SAS
Website: https://phasedj.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2018
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: Phase SAS designs and sells wireless DVS (Digital Vinyl System) controllers that replace traditional timecode needles for turntable DJs. Its Phase Essential unit ($399.99) and upcoming Phase Pro integrate with major DJ software platforms and ship worldwide to professional and hobbyist turntablists.
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Phase industry classification

Industry

Product category: DJ Equipment / Professional Audio Hardware
NAICS: Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)
SIC: Musical Instruments (3931)
akta.pro primary industry: DJ & Performance Gear (Controllers, Turntables, CDJs, Mixers) (MPAIAJAC)
akta.pro secondary industry: Live Performance & DJ Software (Playback, Mixing, Lighting Control) (MPAIAIAI)

Keywords

Wireless DVS controllers
DJ controller hardware
Turntable DJ equipment
DJ software accessories
Digital vinyl system

Where Phase is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Boulogne-Billancourt
HQ country: France
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Phase business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

Hardware Products: Sale of physical DJ controller hardware including Phase Essential, Phase Pro, and accessories (cases, magnetic stickers). One-time purchase model with 2-year warranty.
Digital Products (Sound Packs): Sale of digital DJ sound packs and content through the DJ Store. Digital products include scratch samples, loops, beats, and FX. Non-refundable once downloaded per French Consumer Code.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
One time/ perpetual license	Pay-as-you-go	Phase Essential - Hardware Controller

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Phase product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Phase designs, manufactures, and sells wireless DVS (Digital Vinyl System) controllers that replace traditional timecode needles and control vinyl for turntable DJs. The system comprises two magnetic Remotes that attach to vinyl records and a Receiver that wirelessly transmits rotation and movement data to DJ software via a proprietary radio protocol. The company also sells accessories (cases, Mixfader line), digital sound packs, and configuration software for its hardware.

Product overview

Phase is a hardware and software ecosystem for turntable DJs centered on its proprietary wireless DVS (Digital Vinyl System) technology. The core offering consists of Phase Essential and Phase Pro — wireless controller units that replace traditional needles and timecode vinyl by attaching magnetic Remote sensors to records, which communicate movement data to DJ software via custom radio protocol. Phase Manager desktop software handles device configuration, firmware updates, and calibration. The product line includes accessories (Phase Case, Mixfader, Mixfader Case, Mixfader Dock) and digital products (sound packs via The DJ Store). A VIP membership called The Phase Club provides exclusive content. The system integrates with major DJ software platforms (Serato DJ Pro, rekordbox, Traktor, Virtual DJ, djay Pro AI) and is compatible with equipment from Pioneer DJ, Rane, Denon, Allen & Heath, and Numark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Mixfader: A DJ mixer/controller product line sold in the Phase store, including Mixfader Case and Mixfader Dock.
Phase Essential
Phase Pro

Products and services

Phase Essential Wireless DVS (Digital Vinyl System) controller that replaces traditional needles and timecode vinyl. Includes two Remotes (attached to vinyl via magnetic stickers) and one Receiver that transmits turntable movement data to DJ software via custom radio protocol. Priced at $399.99 with 2-year warranty.
Phase Pro Professional-tier wireless DVS controller positioned above Phase Essential with the tagline 'Power beyond measure.' Status: Coming Soon. Designed for professional DJs seeking advanced features including HID mode integration.
Phase Case Protective carrying case designed for touring and transport to protect Phase equipment from scratches and damage. Covered under Phase Two-Year Limited Warranty.
Mixfader Crossfader accessory compatible with Phase products. Covered under Phase Two-Year Limited Warranty.
Mixfader Case Carrying case for the Mixfader accessory. Covered under Phase Two-Year Limited Warranty.
Mixfader Dock Docking station for the Mixfader accessory. Covered under Phase Two-Year Limited Warranty.
Sound Packs (DJ Store) Digital sound packs and DJ samples available for purchase through The DJ Store. Includes scratch sounds, loops, beats, and FX. Scratch Originals free pack featuring 100+ scratch sounds is also offered. Digital products are non-refundable once downloaded per French Consumer Code Article L221-28.

Companies that use Phase

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Phase technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature6 records

Phase partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

TechnicsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 December 2024Phase partnered with Technics (Panasonic) for a 'Phase X Technics Giveaway' contest on Instagram. Winners received Technics SL-1210MK7 turntables and custom Phase Essential units. The partnership was a limited-time marketing campaign to promote both brands to the DJ community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Phase competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

inMusic Brands: inMusic is the parent company of Rane, Numark, Denon DJ, Akai, and others — a broad incumbent that owns multiple competing DJ hardware brands. inMusic's portfolio directly overlaps Phase's customer base and represents the largest competitive threat from a single corporate parent.

Direct peers

Pioneer DJ (AlphaTheta): Pioneer DJ makes rekordbox DJ software and DJ controllers/mixers, and its Interface 2 and mixer lineup directly competes with Phase in the DVS and HID turntable-control space. Pioneer DJ is the dominant incumbent DJ hardware/software brand that Phase integrates with and competes against for DJs' rigs.
Denon DJ: Denon DJ (inMusic) produces mixers and controllers (Prime 4, X1800, MC7000/8000) that Phase integrates with via DVS mode. Denon DJ competes for the same prosumer/professional turntablist hardware buyer.
Rane: Rane (part of inMusic) makes DJ mixers and controllers (e.g., Seventy, MP2015, Twelve) commonly used with DVS setups. Phase specifically integrates with and competes against Rane hardware in the scratch/DJ workflow.
Serato: Serato DJ Pro is the leading DVS software for turntablists and Phase's flagship integration partner. Serato's own DVS ecosystem and hardware partnerships are the primary alternative to Phase for vinyl-style control, making it the most direct comparable.
Allen & Heath: Allen & Heath's Xone mixer line (Xone:96, Xone:PX5) is widely used by DJs with DVS setups. Phase explicitly supports these mixers via DVS, positioning them as adjacent/compelling hardware for the same DJ.
Numark: Numark (inMusic) makes DJ controllers including the Scratch controller built around Serato DVS. Phase directly competes with Numark's hardware in the controller-plus-software DJ category.
Native Instruments (Traktor): Native Instruments' Traktor Scratch is a long-standing DVS solution that competes head-on with Phase for turntable DJs. Phase supports Traktor via DVS mode, and the two products compete for the same DVS-using DJ segment.

Emerging players

Hercules DJ: Hercules DJ (Guillemot Corporation) makes DJ controllers and software aimed at beginner-to-intermediate DJs. While more entry-level than Phase, Hercules targets the same D2C DJ controller market with bundled software/hardware solutions.
Reloop: Reloop produces turntables, mixers, and DJ controllers targeting turntablists and scratch DJs — a closely adjacent category to Phase. They compete for the same turntablist customer with hardware that supports DVS workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Phase financial estimates

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Phase leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Phase funding detail

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Phase M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Phase

What does Phase do?

Is Phase a public or private company?

Phase is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Phase founded?

Phase was founded in 2018. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Phase based?

Phase is headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, in the Europe region.

How does Phase make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Products are the primary driver. The others are digital Products (Sound Packs).

Who are Phase's main competitors?

inMusic Brands is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Pioneer DJ (AlphaTheta), Denon DJ, Rane, Serato, Allen & Heath, Numark and Native Instruments (Traktor). Emerging players are Hercules DJ and Reloop.

Does Phase have an API?

No public API is recorded for Phase.

What industry is Phase in?

Phase's product category is DJ Equipment / Professional Audio Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAIAJAC, DJ & Performance Gear (Controllers, Turntables, CDJs, Mixers), with a secondary code of MPAIAIAI, Live Performance & DJ Software (Playback, Mixing, Lighting Control). Its NAICS code is 33431 and its SIC code is 3931.