Originally Posted by
DJ Matt
Kudos to her for trying to do things right. yes
you know DJs like that are being told they need to do this and as I said, when starting out, I think it's important to put some time into it. but ultimately if that's the way you want to go with it then just get turntables.
If you are using a controller as a part of a weekly DJ night, I don't see the point in placing arbitrary limitations on ourselves, just to prove something (in our own head, because the crowd doesn't know anyways)
We should not fear the technology. it makes things easier, yes, but this should raise the bar for talented, passionate DJs, not just novice DJs. If the gap is narrowing, then its on the passionate Dj to try and think of some way to use the equipment to distinguish him/herself from the novice.
if you ask me, I think what it's about, I'm not a fan of those live mashups that people do with samples and cue points, i don't like to butcher the music, but I think it's up to us to look for creative ideas that work well with the music. that's the challenge we have today, to try to think of how to use the technology to advance