Why? Famous DJ's use CDJ vs. Timecode?

[mmauve]

The BIGGEST acts have all been spinning for 15+ years. It's the "Old dog new tricks" theory. They are comfortable with what they learned on.

Wait another 5-10 years, then check out the biggest acts. I'm sure you will see a lot more "digital" DJ's.

This.

[Abyrne7]

The BIGGEST acts have all been spinning for 15+ years. It's the "Old dog new tricks" theory. They are comfortable with what they learned on.

Wait another 5-10 years, then check out the biggest acts. I'm sure you will see a lot more "digital" DJ's.

My thoughts exactly.

[BradCee]

The BIGGEST acts have all been spinning for 15+ years. It's the "Old dog new tricks" theory. They are comfortable with what they learned on.

Fatboy Slim is a good example of that, was very anti-laptop in an interview a couple of years back, now spins on serato.
ok it's basically the same as what he was doing (tt's) but the technology is being used.
thinking about it maybe that's the reason... if these guys are using 4 cdjs, why bother putting a timecode disc in each of them when they'll be doing the same thing, just with the risk of laptop crashes?

[luv2xra]

Thats true they have their setup and why mess with it. I think, we have to see what fits for us and go with it. To change we must think of change.

[Karlos Santos]

Believe or not some of the Big Stars are as guilty of being scared to use DVS as many traditional lesser known DJs.

DVS/Laptop/controller whatever it can be daunting and if your used to your kit and workflow it can be a bit of a leap to go digital.

Many DJs are put of because weve all seen a laptop crash and they just dont trust them, mainly cus they arent familiar with the equipment.

Its also one thing to piss around in the relative comfort of a studio with laptops and quite another to stand in front of 10,000 people with one.


Many Many DJs hide behind the "laptops are cheating" front when they just plain and simple scared and technophobic to try.

Many of course just choose not to move on (i didnt say up) and we should respect that.

K

[haze324]

Yeah but other concern is if the "Big, Big" names are using CDJ's it sets the bar for what set up is used at events. During WMC ther are huge parties at both clubs and hotels, and in the majority of the vids that was the set up. So in essance if you get a gig there you need to comply with the set up or do some major rearranging. So another view point is --- Big Name Dj's use CDJ's, Clubs/Hotels provide their set up, you must learn to use what the club/hotel has. It’s a vicious cycle, unless you've managed to break the mold and "make it"

[LanceBlaise]

Yeah but other concern is if the "Big, Big" names are using CDJ's it sets the bar for what set up is used at events. During WMC ther are huge parties at both clubs and hotels, and in the majority of the vids that was the set up. So in essance if you get a gig there you need to comply with the set up or do some major rearranging. So another view point is --- Big Name Dj's use CDJ's, Clubs/Hotels provide their set up, you must learn to use what the club/hotel has. It’s a vicious cycle, unless you've managed to break the mold and "make it"

Again I will tell you many of the big names are using Traktor (Cox, Dubfire, Hawtin, Loco Dice, the list goes on)... Most of the Carl Cox tent at Ultra last year was on Traktor... most of the parties I played last year at WMC many of the DJs were on Traktor. Most of the clubs I travel to now have plenty of space and lines already set up to plug traktor in... I wouldn't base your concerns off of some videos you have seen...

[R2D2]

lol at this thread


TTs and CDJs are a staple they are standard !! if was not for them this whole midi thing would not be happening!

To even ask the question why do a big name Djs use Cdjs and not timecode / midi ect is well ? not hating but think about it abit you must be quite young


Also most BIG NAME djs are all OLD dudes they went out bought the Vinyl back in the day so Physical media is an Important factor !

I use a Laptop and Techs / Cdjs / DVS

BUT as much as it is great to have my whole Record collection on a HD I remember the time when I used to hunt down Vinyl and this is all lost now days

Music in the Digi world has what I call a 10 second value a hard to get tune on Vinyl back in the day was and still is priceless




Summing up " If it ant broke dont fix it "

[haze324]

LB,

I believe you man. I live down in Miami and went to many of the parties, but from what you've seen are folks using Traktor Pro with a few controllers or using Traktor Scratch with timecoded CDJ's. I know times are shifting and house music is revolutionazing digital set ups -- for the guys you saw using Traktor - what would the average set up look like?

More curious to know why they choose certain tools besides the obvious thats their preference. Would be good to hear other tips, size, space, functions, reliability, etc.

[haze324]

lol at this thread


TTs and CDJs are a staple they are standard !! if was not for them this whole midi thing would not be happening!

To even ask the question why do a big name Djs use Cdjs and not timecode / midi ect is well ? not hating but think about it abit you must be quite young


Also most BIG NAME djs are all OLD dudes they went out bought the Vinyl back in the day so Physical media is an Important factor !

I use a Laptop and Techs / Cdjs / DVS

BUT as much as it is great to have my whole Record collection on a HD I remember the time when I used to hunt down Vinyl and this is all lost now days

Music in the Digi world has what I call a 10 second value a hard to get tune on Vinyl back in the day was and still is priceless




Summing up " If it ant broke dont fix it "

Im 32 years old. I'm not a young kid.

And by contrast --- if you switch Genre's and look at Hip Hop the majority of folks are scratching it up on Serato and almost all use DVS timecoded vinyl. But in contrast the house DJ's I mentioned are using actual CD's.

Only think I can think of is fear of a computer crashing --- but as stated by LB above many big names are using Traktor.

I would think if the tool of preference was a CDJ1000 then why not use timecoded cd's rather than having to lug around a huge CD case, much like hip hop dj's don't lug around crates of records any longer.