First Post! Just made the switch from a Numark Mixtrack Pro to a Xone 22, (1) Turntable, Traktor A6 and a Kontrol F1. I am loving every minute of it. For some reason whenever i show up to gigs, people take me way more serious now that I am bringing out turntables and mixers instead of a small “toy like” controller. I noticed this about a year ago when i was DJing a college party with my friends turntable setup, and everyone was so into the music the first night. Then the second night i brought out the Mixtrack for the convenience and no one reacted at all. It was like no one was interested in listening to a DJ who was just rubbing on a plastic controller. I was wondering if there is anyone else who has made the switch? and how do people look at you as a DJ now that you have made the switch?
I got a Z2 a few weeks ago and now search for turntables after using my friends Technics last weekend. I was using a S2 but looking to go the DVS route and sell the S2. I had a lot more fun on the TTs than I ever have on my S2.
never noticed anything different from the crowd…doesn’t matter if it’s cdj’s, techs, or controller. Obviously important people like managers, owners, and promoters are more likely to take you more seriously…a lot of them either started as DJ’s or still DJ. That kinda falls under the idea of if you pay good money to a “professional” photographer to take pics at your event and they show up with a disposable camera…right or wrong your first impression is to not take them all that seriously.
I can’t wait to switch back from my dvs setup to a controller…but only for convenience and space saving. I don’t gig out anymore. But honestly no one cares…look at zedd and porter. They were rockin the s4 and still became famous.
Maybe you just play boring music? If the music you’re playing doesn’t get people dancing…then play better music? Don’t matter what you have, it’s how you use it. People would go see Carl Cox if he was spinning with the “dj mouse” if he could do the same things he does on cdjs.
When we say “vinyl”, we don’t really mean vinyl, we mean DVS - most of the time anyway. And I started off DJ’ing on the S4, and moved to CDJ’s now and personally the moment I made the switch to straight CDJ’s I felt a different connection with my music (I only use USBs btw - no computer connected). It was just so much more fun and engaging for me personally. Definitely got more of a sense of satisfaction. Plus it’s MADE me absolutely work on all my basics.
I cant really say im a true vinyl dj using DVS just cuz true vinyl has a way better sound than compressed MP3s. I definitely agree with back to basics, i have moved away from the sync button completely now and i really feel like I am starting to get that connection with getting to know my tracks again (Like with true vinyl).
I think porter & zedd can get away with controllers just because, one they are widely recognized producers and two they are constantly touring. I couldn’t imagine dragging around Technics all over the world, props to the old heads that did it!
There are very few djs who become famous from just their djing. Laidback like who is one of the more technical and dynamic djs out there got recognized for his production first. It’s really only hip-hop/scratch djs who become incredibly famous for djing, and they put out remixes too (see: DJ AM)
No doubt. I never would dispute that. I’m saying the statement about Zedd and Porter use controllers and it didn’t hold them back from becoming famous is irrelevant, because that’s not why they’re famous. No different then me saying that Will I AM uses an S4 and it didn’t hold him back from becoming famous.
I switched from controllers to dvs, and then added a controller, then added in my other controller, and now it’s mostly scratching on the tts and using the x1 to select music so I don’t have to touch my laptop. A lot of times though, it’s just scratching vinyl, not dvs.
on not touching the laptop! that is why i keep the f1 around. TBH im not a fan of the remix decks after using ableton for so long, but its great for cues and keeping my hands of my laptop!
My 1st Technics 1200 M3D will be arriving today and I cannot wait to start using it. I was using a S2 and while it is lighter, more portable and easier to setup than a mixer and TTs. I get way more enjoyment from using the TT’s than I ever did with a controller. FYI I have been using a friends Technics. I will prob only take one to a gig (all I have for now but plan to get another) and use my Z2 & X1 to control everything else within Traktor.
This. I started with an S4. Just felt soulless. No offense to controller users. It’s fun. But CDJs/TT’s seem that much more personal. I’d love to have both, to be honest (CDJs + controller). CDJs and a mixer just work better for me.
. For some reason whenever i show up to gigs, people take me way more serious now that I am bringing out turntables and mixers instead of a small “toy like” controller. I noticed this about a year ago when i was DJing a college party with my friends turntable setup, and everyone was so into the music the first night. Then the second night i brought out the Mixtrack for the convenience and no one reacted at all. It was like no one was interested in listening to a DJ who was just rubbing on a plastic controller
. I was wondering if there is anyone else who has made the switch? and how do people look at you as a DJ now that you have made the switch?
don’t let me see you using the bridge either haha welcome man