[Dynagroove] Some comments please

[DAUS .]

This is funny. I find that sometimes when out and about, and talking with 
any various DJ "x" that I may meet, many just try to make feeble attempts to 
elevate their own self worth. You can be at a club, and there's usually one 
individual who will dissect the entire sound system down to its' most 
discreet flaw just to give the self-impression of him being the only one in 
the facility who knows what quality sound equipment is. Many of these DJ's 
complaining about the gear should do what a lot of the globally recognized 
DJ's do, .... bring your own gear.(!) If they really are concerned with the 
provided audio equipment being sub-par, or not up to their own personal 
standards, then they should be prepared with their own personal equipment to 
utilize during their sets.

A lot of these guys are probably just blowing a 2 ton bag of smoked B.S. 
anyway. They know they’re at home mixing with the stock cartridges that came 
with the decks. They probably read an article about a RANE rotary, or heard 
his/her favourite Superstar DJ  make mention of an ALLEN & HEATH, so now he 
has to assume the role of spokesperson and connoisseur of all things 
supremely superior and expensive. Rubbish. I say keep the snobbish attitude 
subsided, and just rock on whatever is offered. I can recall an event at 
which I agreed to play, and much to my chagrin on arrival, what do I see 
anchoring an equally less impressive mixer, but two Gemini belt driven 
decks. But the crowd was alive and happy, but I pushed through and ended up 
learning something pleasant about my own talents. Sorry to ramble, but it's 
SO annoying to see this type of arrogance from some people.

Ciao.


Cade <con at dynagroove.com> wrote:
Being someone that books a lot of people in my 6+ years of doing
event/parties. I find my patience grows more and more thin with DJs. My
biggest problem lately has been DJs who complain about the equipment being
provided. I have a DJM500 which i have been using for many years it has
undergone surgery 4 times to fix channels and other various things like
missing knobs and so such. But now I get DJs coming up to me and
complaining about the 500. 4 years ago you would be thanking the heavens
for a 500. But now I have DJs coming up to me and going "You should
really use the rane knob mixer" or the urie. Both of which are like $1100.
Call my a bit jaded but most DJs have no regard for my equipment and tend
to break it. I am sure it is much more expensive to fix these mixers then
the mass manufactured Pioneers. I find the pioneer may not be the best
sounding mixer but most DJs are familiar with it and it is rugged.
Another problem I have is with needles. I use ortophone needles to cut
down on feedback and prevent skipping. Again they may not sound the best
but they are rugged. A DJ arrives and will start complaining. In this
matter I believe a DJ should supply their own needles. Some DJs may sound
better with certain needles and I am all for this. Am I just being an
annoyed jaded ass or do I have reasonable reasons for doing what I do?


Cade



Cade <con at dynagroove.com> wrote:
Being someone that books a lot of people in my 6+ years of doing
event/parties. I find my patience grows more and more thin with DJs. My
biggest problem lately has been DJs who complain about the equipment being
provided. I have a DJM500 which i have been using for many years it has
undergone surgery 4 times to fix channels and other various things like
missing knobs and so such. But now I get DJs coming up to me and
complaining about the 500. 4 years ago you would be thanking the heavens
for a 500. But now I have DJs coming up to me and going "You should
really use the rane knob mixer" or the urie. Both of which are like $1100.
Call my a bit jaded but most DJs have no regard for my equipment and tend
to break it. I am sure it is much more expensive to fix these mixers then
the mass manufactured Pioneers. I find the pioneer may not be the best
sounding mixer but most DJs are familiar with it and it is rugged.
Another problem I have is with needles. I use ortophone needles to cut
down on feedback and prevent skipping. Again they may not sound the best
but they are rugged. A DJ arrives and will start complaining. In this
matter I believe a DJ should supply their own needles. Some DJs may sound
better with certain needles and I am all for this. Am I just being an
annoyed jaded ass or do I have reasonable reasons for doing what I do?


Cade