My Darling Club V5 Torabulava Portable ((hot)) May 2026

At a price point that hovers around $300–$400 (depending on customization), it is more expensive than entry-level plastic controllers but cheaper than a high-end mixer.

This thing is a tank. I dropped it from desk height onto a concrete floor (don't try this at home). The corner chipped the concrete. The unit survived with a tiny scuff. Plastic controllers would have exploded. The Caveats (The Reality Check) No Platters If you are a "beat-juggler" or a scratch DJ who relies on the weight of a vinyl platter to do crabs and flares, this is not for you. The touch strips require a lighter touch. They are great for quick nudges, but they lack the inertia of a spinning platter. my darling club v5 torabulava portable

Unlike the plastic flex of a Pioneer DDJ-200, the Torabulava chassis is machined aluminum. At a price point that hovers around $300–$400

Have you tried the My Darling Club V5? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. The corner chipped the concrete

Torabulava famously said in an interview: "Removing a button is harder than adding one. The V5 is what remains after you remove everything that distracts from mixing."

Out of the box, it is "HID ready" for Traktor. If you use Rekordbox, you will need to download a third-party mapping file. The community is active, but don't expect Pioneer-level plug-and-play. The "Torabulava" Design Philosophy Why is this device called "My Darling Club"? It is a term of endearment. When you own this controller, you stop looking at other gear. The design by Torabulava focuses on subtractive design .