So I have finally taken the plunge a couple weeks ago and got the Knotrol S2. I've made a couple mixes, and I'm somewhat satisfied with some my my results, however I am in the middle of debating with myself on which method is really the better fit for me.
On the one hand is the Live DJ set. While the S2 is not a pair of SL1200's, it does give a lot of scratch control over the set. Of course with me being over 12 years rusty in any real DJ gig (and really 15+ years touching vinyl) I get a little disappointed at where I am getting back into a grove. Also being a father with a wife and two kids, time will always be limited to what I can devote to the craft.
On the other hand is the Studio DJ style. I could make some very very tight mixes, and given that I don't have as much time as I want to put into it, I can simply pick up where I left off and only publish a highly polished mix. However it seems less organic, less visceral than being behind a deck and judging the next song in the set withing a short period of time.
Has anyone dealt with this similar dilemma? What choices did you end up making?
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