[quote=ichrang][quote=Kinetic][quote=bedrizzock]Fuck using ableton to beatmatch. If you can't beatmatch without the use of software, just give up on it. In fact, give up on everything. That's shit.[/quote]
I understand why you say that, but come on, do you feel that?s the essence of DJ?ing?
Every DJ I know is of the opinion that beatmatching is the basis for dance music DJ?ing, but it?s not what defines DJ? ing as an art : like Sasha says, it?s the content, and how you present it to your audience.
I assure you, as an Ableton Live user, that freeing your mind and hands from beatmatching will allow a whole new level of creativity and freedom in DJ sets. And that?s good for the DJ and, I think, even better for the crowd.[/quote]
beatmatching doesn't take long once you get to a certain level....takes me about 30 seconds... It takes years of practice working on beatmatching, staging, using your effects.. just having the competence to put all your skills together in real time. Thats the problem I see with djin from a computer... you no longer have this weed out of djs who are really dedicated (spend hours on end honing their skills) vs the any person who can use a computer.[/quote]
I can see your point, and respect is due to every DJ who takes the time (years) to learn the basics.
But you?re assuminh there?s no learning curve to something like Ableton Live...believe me, there is. Even beatmatching in Live takes some learning (though, once you learn it, you won?t worry about it too much ever again).
And I insist on the creative aspect of it. A talented DJ is a talented DJ, no matter if he does it with a laptop or 2 turntables. And talent (or lack of it) will win out.