Originally Posted by
dope
Why is the guy correct ? I'll explain you, trying not to be harsh.
If you want to find out why something's wrong, check these 3 factors : power, sex, money.
In this case, it's all about money.
Controllers are cheap, and it's a nice way to get into DJing with. Almost anyone can pop $400 and get an S2 and say "I'm a DJ". I can totally understand not anyone can get CDJs and stuff, but the "low-cost" DJing is the reason of the hate. I have mixed feelings about this, but in a way I support this.
Before, because equipement was expensive, you had to really be into the thing you know. Gear was a serious investement, you thought about it for a long time, and one you decided to buy your stuff, you really wanted to be good, because of the money you spent.
Now, any kid can get a shitty controller, a pirated DJing software, and download youtube rips. And they are polluating the industry with their flanger-based sets.
Just look at this forum. S2 mega-sale, super cheap. Result ? For few months now the number of repetitive threads about first gig, headphones, etc has increased alot. It's sad, because accessible DJ gear allowed loads of talent to prove what they were capable of, but I wish DJ gear stayed expensive. Money was a pre-selection, sorting all the wanabees that just want to act cool by being the DJ.
My 20 bucks (cause 2 cents is too cheap)
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