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Good for you tito, you're just a master of all. But it doesn't justify anything. Sorry. I have no issue getting gigs and that's all that matters. This isn't my primary source of income, if it is for you, more power to you. But again, this whole thread wasn't about anyone getting denied a gig. It was about what a funny response would have been. If you love music, you love music. You just added your two cents about getting gigs and not getting gigs. No where was getting a gig brought up, he just said the clubs he promotes for like CDJ and vinyl. Just cause they prefer that, doesn't necessarily mean they're going to turn you down. This has turned more into a flaming war than anything - from something that was meant to be funny and taken lightly. Obviously a cord was struck.
in dallas here, haven't come up to this. i've actually seen the opposite in my clubs but we don't work too much with independent promoters. when a few dvs guys did events with us, all of the residents (including me) felt left behind, and now we're all on traktor or serato (50/50).
as for a response, i'd just say 'my job is to rock parties and my gear hasn't been a problem'
Ohhh americans..... i am posting with an opinion and you take personally, i am giving a recommendation and you fell atacked. "flaming war" hu. Do not bother i will leave with your PUBLIC discussion alone in that case maybe you will hear or read what you want to.
Cheers
theres a guy that owns a club in my town, he won't let DJ's use DVS or laptops at all because 'it looks like your checking ur email all night'.....i just laughed and walked away, now ive a residency in the place next door which is larger and now packed every friday night
This is probably one of the most important suggestions in this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by tito
I cannot stress this enough: DIVERSIFY YOUR DJ RESUME.
It cannot possibly hurt to know how to use CDJs, Vinyl, etc (same for software).
I use a VCI and Traktor Pro live, but I have Scratch Live installed and if the opportunity is presented that I can only use something like a Serato box and CDJs (that the club has for example), I would be able to do so with no problem.
All DJs have absolutely nothing to loose and so much to gain by learning how to use standard DJ gear that you may not own.
Here we go again.
i mention that i have used all 3, and find controllers to be most effective method of delivering a high quality performance and more convenient than lugging a vinyl bag around
I think people are misinterpreting the thread as the comments pile on.
All he was asking is what you would say in response to what the club promoter told him, he is NOT starting a discussion or comparing different hardware mediums that you can DJ with.
And the winner is the gentleman from So-Co!Quote:
Originally Posted by Coldfuzion
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Just tell him you see his point of view you can use cdjs and dj software but you prefer the software as it lets you be more creative.
Some promoters are muppits and most ppl working commercial clubs cant really mix no need to get one over him just be nice and u might get a gig
swallow ur pride