Knowing what the advantages of being a digital DJ are can be very useful if you're starting to DJ today or thinking of transitioning finally from CDs and vinyl to digital.
Some people have referred to the digital music format disease and are displeased by what they perceive as low quality compression leading to disk jockeys increasing their volume levels to compensate.
For those from a vinyl and CD mixing background, who have had far more sets on real decks than anything else, this is an interesting point of view. Over the past few years, DJs have been using digital controllers in venues and it's been so convenient that they get used to it. It's pretty important for you to understand why a digital DJ has plenty of advantages and why it will inevitably end up taking over the DJing world completely. This can help some of you make choices in choosing your digital equipment when it comes to making decisions.
Why being a digital DJ is great
1. DJ Gear and music is easy to transport
Rather than carting crates of vinyl or CDs on public transport only to for your records and CDs to be stolen or scratched later on you have a neat little gig bag to take with you. The weight of your gear is manageable enough to carry on your shoulder (with the laptop included).
2. You can find your music instantly
Instead of rummaging through your crate and having a panic attack when you can't find what you need, finding music using a controller is easy. You either scan your organised playlists, type in the name of a tune or search in your hard drive. Whatever may happen, you can reach a wider selection of tunes at your fingertips in far less time.
3. You can carry as much music as you need
Any experienced DJ remembers a time when he or she either forgot the right music or simply didn't bring a good selection for the crowd.
Reading and reacting to the crowd in the right way is what makes the best DJs even better. Having instant rapid access to 100 times more tracks than you could possibly manage in non-digital format boosts your confidence and ability to adapt to different crowds. Now you just have to get to know your music.
4. You can take it out afterwards
Just like a new girlfriend, you can take your digital DJ controller gig bag out with you to a party or a club.
With a DJ controller you can play the best gigs and then join in the after party afterwards without having to worry about where to put your heavy gear and record bag.
5. Mixing is easier
It's true; mixing tracks is far easier using a USB controller.
Prior to the digital DJing age, disk jockeys would practice mixing for hours and hours before they could learn to beat match. The best disk jockeys would practice for 7 hours a day in their spare time. Nowadays, a DJ controller makes it much easier, freeing up resources for you to concentrate on finding new tracks, remixing and relooping current tracks and dropping effects.
There are many other advantages of being a digital DJ too, some which can help you to get DJ bookings in far less time.
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