Technology Affecting Entry Level DJs

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Posted by DJ_RoKo on Jul-25-2005 11:17:

Technology Affecting Entry Level DJs

hey,

im writing a short essay for a course and i was wondering how people thought technology affects entry level djs or the difficulty of a dj gaining employment or gigs. this may include factors such as cost or difficulty etc. PLease tell me your view and if youe believe it has changed the difficulty for entry level djs.

cheers,
awaiting your replies.

Posted by Trance Nutter on Jul-25-2005 13:34:

As technology develops, manufacturers have to keep it within acceptable costs to consumers. So high technology needs to stay around a particular price. This in turn drives "old" technology down, so you could say that the entry level decks are better (were belts, now direct drives) and cheaper.
Same goes for mixers, you can get more for cheaper nowadays.

I'd be interested in what other people who have been involved for longer than me have to say though

Posted by DJ_RoKo on Jul-26-2005 23:15:

ok, cheers for that,

what do you thnk about this idea, a beginner dj that has the latest technology has a much greater chance getting a gig than a dj with just say 2 techs and good mixer and maybe a cheap fx unit.

because you have to be able to work and use all the latest equipment and keep up to date, as equipment changes so quickly.

would you agree with that?

more feedback form anyone on the first question is welcome

cheers

Posted by Sleet on Jul-26-2005 23:45:

quote:
Originally posted by DJ_RoKo
what do you thnk about this idea, a beginner dj that has the latest technology has a much greater chance getting a gig than a dj with just say 2 techs and good mixer and maybe a cheap fx unit.

not necessarily... being a good DJ doesn't mean having the best equipment, it means you're good at song selection, beatmatching, reading the crowd, etc. The best equipment (like adding effects to a set) only adds flair to what the DJ is already good at doing.

Posted by Freak on Jul-26-2005 23:50:

Its always been expensive

Back when I started technics were still mega cash, ebay didnt exist for bargains, and all in one dj packs were unheard of.

Nowadays you can get a competent playable setup for absolutely fock all- but you now have to choose between cd, vinyl or computer.

The technology hasnt changed it much- what has changed and made it a million times harder is the sheer number of people who want to dj and for all intents and purposes have the basic skills that would be required to do so.

quote:
what do you thnk about this idea, a beginner dj that has the latest technology has a much greater chance getting a gig than a dj with just say 2 techs and good mixer and maybe a cheap fx unit.

I got my first gig before i even owned a pair of turntables- i only had one at the time. people with more restricted means tend to make more use from their equipment- certainly when starting out. You certainly dont need the latest equipment- you can become a competent basic dj on the most humble of setups. so no i wouldnt agree with that statement.

Posted by DJ_RoKo on Jul-27-2005 07:15:

thanks alot for that guys, i'll be using your opinions in my essay.

cheers,

Posted by Light The Fuse on Jul-27-2005 14:54:

honestly not that much. mixing is mixing, be it vinyl or cd's...sure you need a feel for them, but the first time i ever PLayed cd's out i PLayed with some denons for about 10 minutes and had it sussed.

all the effects and stuff you get on most club mixers take a little time to get the hang of, but really dont make that much difference when it somes to rocking a house party (or your first club gig)

but basically a mixer is a mixer is a mixer they all work the same way

ableton is a different story, but yer, thats not really entry level.