I challenge you! Yes YOU!!!

[JesC]

I challenge you! Yes YOU!!!

I’ve been a DJ since 93 or so. From Turntable, CDJs & Midi. Over the last couple of years I have post on DJTT and this have been a awesome community, but I feel like the we are fogetting the core mission we are trying to achieve.

Now here is the challenge.

GO MIX! GO DJ!

I feel like alot of us have gotten sucked in with all this dj technology that we are worrying too much about what gear, software, laptop, or hardware. Rock what you got!

Mix for fun, record your sets, post them on soundcloud, mixcloud, mixcrate, youtube, etc. Meet up with local djs, go crate digging at 2nd hand stores for vinyl & cds…you’ll be surprised how much cool music is out there aside from the BeatPort Top 100.

Lets make DJ-ing or spinning fun again.

[SirReal]

I, literally just finished a 2 hour session and this is the first post I read? Oh well, back to it.

[Patch]

I’m with you 100%, Jesc. Less time typing - more time mixing.

[Archies_bald]

Lets make DJ-ing or spinning fun again.

It’s the reason I still play records in my bedroom after nearly 20 years of having decks. I enjoy it. I lurrrrrvvvve it. It’s something that relaxes and invigorates me at the same time. That’s a neat trick.

I’ve played in most of the local spots in years gone by, but my best moments have been - just me, my decks and a couple of tins of quality, chilled beer. It’s all about the feeling you get from the beats, there’s nothing more fulfilling than that, my friends.

I’m on this website so I’ve obviously turned to the dark art of digital DJ’ing, but I do think some kids are missing a trick by not seeing that this is meant to be fun, and it’s not that big a deal folks. Try to enjoy it a bit more. I know I did - and still do.

[ksandvik]

Totally agree. Good DJs could even get the job done with one or two iPods.

[MrPopinjay]

I would but I’m afraid I won’t be able to DJ until finish deciding which controller would best complement my current setup, then I have to create a custom mapping for it and show it off on the internets.

[MyMotto]

I’ve been a DJ since 93 or so. From Turntable, CDJs & Midi. Over the last couple of years I have post on DJTT and this have been a awesome community, but I feel like the we are fogetting the core mission we are trying to achieve.

Now here is the challenge.

GO MIX! GO DJ!

I feel like alot of us have gotten sucked in with all this dj technology that we are worrying too much about what gear, software, laptop, or hardware. Rock what you got!

Mix for fun, record your sets, post them on soundcloud, mixcloud, mixcrate, youtube, etc. Meet up with local djs, go crate digging at 2nd hand stores for vinyl & cds…you’ll be surprised how much cool music is out there aside from the BeatPort Top 100.

Lets make DJ-ing or spinning fun again.

Preach son Preach.

[MrAybar]

Ufffff i was in need of hearing that from someone!!! Its like right now i spend more time reading and wanting new year than actually mixing!!! So thank uuu sirrrrrrrrrr u just made my day no mf3d for me no xone k2 no unused new condoms!!! Nothinggg just gonna mix this weekend!!!

[Jester]

Words of wisdom jess

[jackastro]

I just got Komplete in the mail. I am going to spend all night playing with Absynth and drinking absinthe.

Soon I’ll post some new tunes for ya’ll to spin

[Zer0beet]

I’ve been a DJ since 93 or so. From Turntable, CDJs & Midi. Over the last couple of years I have post on DJTT and this have been a awesome community, but I feel like the we are fogetting the core mission we are trying to achieve.

Now here is the challenge.

GO MIX! GO DJ!

I feel like alot of us have gotten sucked in with all this dj technology that we are worrying too much about what gear, software, laptop, or hardware. Rock what you got!

Mix for fun, record your sets, post them on soundcloud, mixcloud, mixcrate, youtube, etc. Meet up with local djs, go crate digging at 2nd hand stores for vinyl & cds…you’ll be surprised how much cool music is out there aside from the BeatPort Top 100.

Lets make DJ-ing or spinning fun again.

I like your style sir, I always try to do at least a 20 minute set at my house everyday to farmilirise my self with new music and then another 30 minute mix fro the skill. I think ill start djing longer now.

[DJKyleHughes]

But typing is sooooooo much easier

[HighTopFade]

I feel challenged. I’m going to the used record store this weekend with $20 and will walk away with 20 records.

[teambama]

Amen…

[Luconia]

damn my last serious recorded set was on 2010..what i’m doing now?

[rdale]

i’m already there… i even have learned to live with the limitations of my gear and work around them. use what you got and have fun.

[Cybertrash]

Wish I could, my gear is still stashed

[MrPopinjay]

@Cybertrash

Wish I could, my gear is still stashed

Same here buddy
All packed up in boxes with no where to set it up

[Patch]

My missus - has jut left the room to get ready. That’ll be at least an hour…

I’l fir e up the decks right now and get busy for a while.

[Tommi_Bass]

@Patch

I’m with you 100%, Jesc. Less time typing - more time mixing.

Yes… this is so true.

I hardly spend anytime on forums as I produce a lot… and I just get out DJing.

THIS is the reason why I move to Berlin from the U.K … Berlin has thousands of clubs and bars to … erm DJ in.

My equipment is pro quality … basic by most standards on here yet I have skills that surpass that basicness… you really all should stop being so fucking geeky and just got out…

In my travels around as a DJ/Producer the very best DJs aint got masses of NEW equipment… they have skill and undiluted passion for their craft.

Besides NOTHING is perfect as your imagination will allway surpass the equipment you have… it will allways be like that.

YOUR audience don’t give a flying fuck what kit you use… digital or vinyl or whatever… just one or two geeks in the front row.

You cannot just simply throw money at buying the best gear if you aint got talent … you will just still fucking suck but in higher quality.

Now just get out and do the do…