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| quote: | Originally posted by djlithium
It is specifically stated in many of the digital download sites end user agreements that the individual tracks may not be used in a "compiled manner".
And did you read the other part about it not being about BIT RATE, but FREQUENCY SAMPLE RATE!??
No, of course not.
And yes, I have personally attacked digital mixing djs, from bedroom all the way up to the top of the A list including some who support our vinyl releases from our artists for copying the vinyl and putting it into CD form and using it for a mix.That is STRICTLY against OUR licensing system - however if you read the fine print on our records, vinyl Djs when using our tracks are granted permission for that records use ONLY for mixed use through that physical form. Stuff that in your hat.
Clowns they are. But I will give them the opportunity to redeem themselves shortly.
Name another label that is doing this for the best interests of the industry and you will be pointing out those who actually care about the current state of affairs. Unfortunately we are the only label known at this time world wide that is doing this. We intend to change that and I will explain how shortly and the reasons why EVERYONE should completely REJECT digital mixing in all forms for underground dance music from a cultural prospective as well as the bottom line.
Slacker assed mofos who think they need to bring 100's of tracks with them to a gig will find they are completely delusional in any excuse they come up with after that in trying to justify the use of digital playback and mixing sources for performance, personal satisfaction or otherwise. |
just as it is stated on many vinyl releases that you may not use such record for public performance. yes, i did read the part about sample rate, that's besides the point, i was just making reference to the fact that some digital download websites do want to cater to DJs.
you are aware that by discarding digital mixing, you take a leg off of any DJ that produces his own material/can get tracks prior to a pressing by now making them wait till the vinyl comes out? not to mention those up and coming producers, who basically get their name out by passing out CD-Rs?
if you, as an individual are against digital mixing, i think you should point out why without insulting anybody, and without trying to blatantly promote your label. nice try though. hey, it's your opinion and personal preference, and nobody can change that, i just don't see the need for you to call me a clown because i mix with CDs from time to time.
i think that even though your principles are that of perserving the vinyl format, you have to embrace technology. given the choice, i prefer vinyl by about 1% to mix with, still, i love playing my CDs. therefore, i'd be just as happy buying a vinyl record as i would be getting a new track from beatport, if they could cost the same. even then, i cruise by my local record store (which happens to be the only one in the entire country) and actually give them the info on a certain record and wait for them to bring it in, from time to time.
what does bringing many tracks to a gig have to do with this? DJs do it regardless of format, unless you want them to plan their sets ahead of time, but what's the fun in that?
you must remember, a large part (if not the most, which i reckon it is) of today's electronica is done on a computer, so what's wrong with exporting a .wav and burning it on CD to mix with? it'll sound as good as it possibly can. sure, it may not have that exact 'vinyl warmth', but that's a whole new ball game.
i think you should just chill out a bit, no need to force your opinion on others, even more so if you are as right as you claim to be.
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