dam to much text on the quote then LOL.abZ wrote:Yeah. Just checking, I couldn't make out the point you were trying to make tbh. The MK6 was just a limited run type deal anyway.
the point I'm making is.. A lot of DJ's are steadily moving towards playing CD's. Not because its a cheaper option, but purely because clubs / bars don't get their decks serviced. If it was a case of, they don't make them (decks) anymore or the spare parts aren't available, then this would be a valid reason for venues / promoters having shitty equipment at nights. But with the amount f money a venue takes even in this economic climate, there really is no excuse for having fucked equipment as it costs a fraction of the money they make to ensure the equipment they have available is in working order.
When you look at the cost of CD-J's in comparison its bloody stupid to have them over turntables.
I guess if you wanted to get topical about the whole thing... im kinda thinking out loud here...
if venues and promoters supported the use of and maintained their turntables it would firstly, reduce the amount of idiots DJing with shit quality digital files, youtube rips etc. The knock on effect would be that only people who are prepared to buy music would DJ, meaning that on a basic level we would probably still have more record stores, which means that the industry many of us are apart of, on a bigger or smaller scale, would be more vibrant. the nights we go to would / should be of a better quality musically and socially as scensters would stick to going the local ritzy and not (i hate to sound ever so snobby) specialist music nights. meaning the world would be a happier place LOL.
Ok i lost the thread of what i was waffling, there maybe an oune of sense in there or it maybe i drank to much coffee and haven't eaten. but it is true that maybe, just maybe.... the way music consumption and use has changed has had a bigger impact on our lives that we realise.
oh and also, the lack of decks also fucks with serato users..... who i dont have issue with as at least they invested in the tools of their trade. CD-R's... pft. 10 a penny.
what a ramble LOL but i'll post it for the fuck of it.
