Why this former turntablist STOPPED Using Turntables at Gigs
Вставка
- Опубліковано 4 лип 2019
- I took a walk in memory lane to reflect on how I ended up using non-turntables to perform my turntablism.
Referenced videos:
iParty Crew at 515 Alive Music Festival
• [515 ALIVE 2011] iPart...
515 Alive 2014 (ft. DJ Brett B interview)
• 515 Alive Festival 201...
Pri yon Joni Peter Piper Routine on DDJ-SB2
• "Fake DJ" Attempts Pet...
Learn to Scratch on a DJ Controller coming from Turntables
• Learn to Scratch on a ...
9 Reasons Why I Use an Entry Level DJ Controller
• 9 reasons why I use an...
Pri yon Joni DDJ-200 Demo
• Pioneer DJ's Smallest ...
Great story. A lot of Djs today hide behind a curtain of expensive gear to mask lack of skill and creativity with knob turning. The listening public don't care about gear selection, thats up to the Dj to choose the best tool to get the job done.
most expensive gear is still buying records and 1210's so pretty much eating your own words there
Not necessarily. Some just like to buy expensive things but have no idea how to use them
Highly misinformed...
Playing in a club is one thing but there is a reason you dont see CDJs at the DMCs.
Amongst top tier turntablists it isnt even debatable. Turn up with CDJs and you will get laughed off the stage.
Your audience determines whether they care about gear and I can assure you, a tech savy/turntablist crowd will know the difference.
Turntables and phase needles are the future. Auto queue, beat syncing cdjs is good for clubs and noise reduction but def limits what u can learn.
@@johnfry8286 phase is not a needle.
As a 17 year old Chicago southside kid I could not effort any 12s, so I practiced on my friends equipment, who was well off. I learned the basics, but not enough to fly like I wanted to. 30 years later I'm at Guitar Center purchasing my first controller and trying continued what I started in the 90s. Rocking the ones and twos again!!!! It's a little different feel on the controller, but the basics are the same.
I really appreciate your story. I DJ'ed in the '90s and early 2000s and the main thang was to beat match and overdubbing and I stopped playing when I started going to church. But I have always loved playing music. I remember being able to mix a whole show in my head at work in a factory. When show time it would be on point. Now I have been interested in playing again with Christian music (Holy Hip Hop). You helped me to decide which controller to use; I purchased the Pioneer DDJ400 and it is much harder to use it as you said. I'm starting to feel the rust dropping off. Thank you for helping me refind my love of DJing.
Bro I did the same thing at the same time you hmu so we can talk I would like to see your progress and get some tips from you...
The world needs more Born again Christian djs there's a faithfull few,Keep the faith bro! God Bless !
Strictly turntables since 1989. This is super cool. I sucked on the cdjs when I tried them. Respect. Turntablism is all about using what you got to rock.
All what i could think of everytime i watch one of your videos is humbly "RESPECT" bro..
Truely, Respect!
Coming from a brother DJ. 🤜🤛🙌
“Skill comes 1st, gear comes 2nd” DOPE
I have to say I can totally relate. I started DJ’ing back in the 80’s with Technics ML1200’s, then after college I stopped for yrs. Last year I started back and decided to get a entry level Pioneer SB controller.. After watching a few of your videos, I was inspired to go full steam ahead and purchased the DDJ 1000. I’ve been practicing and taking LOTS OF TIPS from your videos. I just wanted to say thank you for getting me back to one of the things I love the most! ✌🏽
Just last month, I put my home turntables and mixer together for the first time in like 2 decades.
I also wanna get into digital for ease of use.
I'm thinking of a Traktor controller.
An attitude of gratitude is what I see. Your story is very humbling. Thank you!
One of all time favorite vids on UA-cam. All beginners should watch this, thanks for sharing
Keep do your thang! 🙌🏼 Thanks for sharing your story.. 🙏🏽 so true that DJ equipments especially the expensive controller/turntable does not make you a better DJ.. for me, Skills, creativity, originality and self confidence is the KEY. 💯
This is exactly what i needed to hear. Thank you!
Aahhh the memories!! Thank you for sharing. Inspirational! I hope more kids realize and appreciate how accessible music and music making is these days. We could only dream of this in the 90s....
Thanks i just learned how to scratch yesterday i use a ddjsb3 and only had it for a year. Watching your videos and some others on youtube pushed me to practice and learn. 👍👍
Your dedication ,mindset ,& love of music has made you a great DJ !!! Much love success!!
Used to play cdj's, but since I laid my hands on a controller I haven't looked back since. The versatility, portability and the fact that it supplements my creative outlet in more ways than I could have imagined is truly a marvel. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you are a lesser DJ because of the gear you use. You do you, and keep pushing your boundaries.
Technics forever
once a day somebody told me, I have to buy real turntables to scratch and being a real dj. well 2 years later I didn't afford any turntables and being booked in clubs, but the truth of the story is really do what you love and don't care what anybody else tells you.
For real!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
absolutely loved this video. Excellent work man. Seriously got me inspired.
“It’s not what you use, it’s how you use it” so true. There are lots of people with expensive gear who don’t (or can’t) use it well & then there are people with very basic equipment who can do incredible stuff. It really just comes down to practice. 👍
You can’t play guitar on a banjo.
This is real talk. Appreciate the honesty. A lot of people will stunt and not talk about the part about being broke and trying to DJ, so it’s refreshing to hear your story.
That story was so so inspiring...thanks a million
Dude this was awesome! Thank you for sharing your talent!
great insight into your past and present influences! thanks for sharing. really enjoy your videos.
Such a great story, man. I got a CDJ-1000 in early 2003, helping a friend record his album. The CDJ-1000 changed everything for me. Had crappy Numark tables, a crappy Numark mixer. Needles skipped all the time. Useless. I just loved being able to use a skipless system. Even though I've never been a good turntablist (I can do basic scratching, and getting back into it, Nov 2020... and finally learning "the right way" to do things)... the CDJs are just awesome. And when controllers came out, it was even more awesome. What you do with that humble SB3 blows me away, man. You inspire EVERYONE. And for those of you who are new to this-- what a time to get into scratching and DJing: DVS, DDJs, 7" portables, and even the SC-1000 and the Omni.... all the free tutorials out there (including yours). I feel so fortunate seeing how far it has all come. I saw the Doug Pray documentary Scratch in 2002 and that made me obsessed with scratching. If some of you out there haven't heard of it, watch it. And like you said here, skill comes first. Indeed. It isn't the gear. It's the time put in. Awesome.
Brilliant video with all the credibility to back it up. Pretty much said everything I've felt in my heart for years! Thanks for getting the DJ ego on check for the people in the back 💪
Talent, skills and humility. That's wah I got from this. Thanks for the story and lessons as a DJ. Bless up!!!
Thank you for the video/story. Great info 3 years later.
Pj thank you for sharing your story brother. It’s very inspiring! You kept grinding till you could afford the gear you wanted.
Thanks man! Been DJing since 86, stopped for nearly 10 years, and then got back in to it using a controller. I was using the Traktor S2 MK2. Now i'm on the MK3. Still love the convenience of it. Good story, brother...and I'm also from Detroit and used to hang out at that Guitar Center!!✊🏾
So much respect for sharing your no nonsense story about what it's all about!
Thanks for sharing your struggle and journey!
What a beautiful story and explanation. Real inspiration. I admire the realness of this post. And also highlights the negativity that people try to throw at new people to the game. You are by no means new and still show how the assumptions affect you. I needed this. I just got my first controller. DDJ sr2. And I love it. But prior to getting it, I was so worried about getting the "wrong equipment" to DJ with. I made the right choice as the DDJSR2 is simple enough for me to learn the basics as a beginner. But also complex enough for me to learn and grow as I go.... but like you noted in this video. I could have probably got the same out of a hercules or DDJ 200. (I eyed the DDJ 200 first before deciding on the SR2)... point being, the gear never mattered as much as my will to do what I love. I see why good DJs always make videos about their passion... because it is the passion for music and we all go through the same process of feeling like we arent good enough... and I love your honesty in this video and it means a TON to me right now. Controllerist needs to be a respected word in this industry right now. Its okay to let go of traditional turntables because the jog wheels these days are becoming very good. And even though they are a replica of the source of this style of art. They are the future. And at this point I can barely tell the difference when watching DJs perform, whether they use vinyl or jogs, until I see their set up. The only difference I notice these days are... if the DJ appears to love what they are doing or not. Myself included. I love DJing...but all the stigmas make me so insecure sometimes. We all know the struggles of "do I hit the sync button here to save time? Or nah?" Lol.
Great content bro. You are a badass!
Awesome story! You remind me of my old days of how I stared with a home stereo and cassettes plus vinyls Back in the 90's rebel house parties. Thanks for sharing your story.
Very real and candid vid bro. Thanks for sharing your journey and you said it best...it's not what you use, it's how you use it.
You're the real deal PYJ, thank you for this inspiring video
THANK YOU! I'm in the UK & have been DJ'ing since 1998 and have had a very similar journey using minimal equipment that i could afford or borrow, agree that skill comes first & gear 2nd. Subscribed & thank you again! :))
you've settled my debate within myself.....now I can get the gear I need........Very Informative!!!!!
Brilliant video Respect from South Africa always something to learn
This guy is a boss. Don’t let anyone make you feel bad because of the gear you use. Just enjoy and love what you do. And remember, haters are gonna hate no matter what.
Great,great video. Awesome input.
Real guy. Real advice. Thank you.
Love this, bro! I can still feel your humbleness in your videos today! I’m just getting back into DJing from last doing it when DVS was still just a few years old and purists were still kinda hating on digital DJing. Like you, I just embrace whatever works and can help me make music I like. Though I’m so surprised how many DJs are using “CD”Js and this whole standalone world. Blows my mind why anyone would go stand-alone for those prices when computers are so powerful and reliable these days. Even though I FINALLY got Technics (now that I can finally afford them), I’m finding myself embracing all these new tools. My most recent purchase, which I’m most excited about, is a little Hercules Starlight controller. I just got it yesterday and plugged it into my phone last night. Holy $#!+!!! The fact that I can DJ from anywhere, with all the music in the world, using just my phone and still have pretty comprehensive hands on control with something that fits in my backpack and requires NO wall power…🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 It’s an absolute dream come true!!! 👏👏👏🥳 I was just thinking last night, I should just practice on this, because if I can sound good on this little setup, I can do anything!!! 🤘😜👍 Thanks for all the inspiration, brother! Been watching a ton of your videos while recovering from COVID and never been more excited to get back on the decks! You definitely made recovery more bearable! 🙏🙏🙏
Nuff Respect!! Dope 👊🏾Story!!✌🏾WOW!! Bring's Back Memories When I Started just like you Same Way!!
Started DJing in 1995 and this is one of the best videos I have ever seen on being a DJ. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
This is one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on UA-cam
You are a wonderful person thanks for making my day
Has to be one of the most inspiring vids, brooooooo I totally relate, I'm a old turntable head, but 99 percent of my gigs I'm doing with my ddj rr, the features, the tools, the weight , and not so much cables involved. I agree with this vid. The crowd is not gonna care what system your using, there gonna care about keeping that floor going. Best vid you dropped.
Very real and inspirational.....!!!!!
Thank you Sir
2:00 "welcome to the party" fantastic point there and made me chuckle :) great video.
So inspiring tips.thanks pri yon joni.more blessing to you.
Wow.
Great upload.
Subbed because of this video.
Now I definitely wanna go digital.
Thank you.
This video was very inspirational, Thx man
Preach brother! Great video.
Thanks for sharing your story with us. Truly inspiring!
My pleasure, and thank you so much!
Well said!!!!!! The struggle was real!!!! I was bless with a set of Technic 1200s back in the late 80s and still using them 2 this day. I had a crash lesson on the CDJs and can and will use em if I had 2.
I just had to sell my turntables tonight. Bills had to come first. It was heartbreaking and I was thinking well I might be able to get a cheap controller. I can admit I felt like I was majorly downgrading and would be totally judged here in Vegas. Especially coming from a set of Technics MK5’s. You my friend have humbled me. Your video was first when I opened UA-cam. Your words are what I really needed tonight, and for that I thank you! Much respect!!
What a story! Inspirational. I also had the thought that if you don't own more expensive gear, you can't really "play" somewhwre. I have a Roland 202 dj controller, and after watching your videos, I really appreciate it more!
I got one to, I have so much on it and still learning how to fully use it.
RESPECT...my story was with turntables before i even got a mixer with no Guitar Center in the 80s.
AWESOME AND INFORMATIVE!
Thank you everything you said made me a better beginner DJ and let the force be with you
You’re an inspiration friend!!!
Dude, inspiring stuff. Big up 👊!!!
Nice story. thanks to you i was able to juggle and perform as i do with turntables on CDJ set. You are a master on the small jogwheel, I can seem to master it. But i do like spinning on CDJ's . But truth be told i totally feel my best on two turntable and a mixer. like you said you feel best with the one you bond with. Have a great time in Germany !!
Bro love the video I started Djing in the early 90’s when the movie Juice came out. Worked 2 summers to buy a pair of techniques 1210’s, Gemini scratch master mixer and rhino speakers. Being a broke teenager that was huge for and buying records was rough did the best I can with what I had, sadly had to sell my set up bc I couldn’t afford the lifestyle. 25 yrs a wife and 6 kids later still missed it. Watching you and Dj Carlos destroy SB3s I got my own. I was happy to be able to pick up beat matching and transitions quickly, but still struggling with scratching, transforming etc like I did on vinyl and moving platters. This video inspired me to keep practicing and I’ll get it all back and better thanks man
What’s amazing is that I’ve been scratching on a controller for a few years, past year on a ddj sx3, and I JUST got a djm s9!!!
What’s interesting about that is my experience coming from scratching on controllers and bringing it over to turntables, it’s familiar and easy! I can scratch on both now
you from where im from!! GC right off Northwestern! Small world! Love your content bro! Truly an inspiration!
I know I’m late to this VLOG, but humble beginings lead to great success brother. I agree with you on skill….Great story and thanks for sharing.
Fantastic attitude and work ethic here. I sometimes mess around with a dj controller but i am primarily a musician / producer and all of your comments about what gear you use are equally applicable to that also. Guitars and synths are really affordable today and also computers. There are tons of free legal software and plug ins out there that can be used to make quality music if you learn and apply yourself.Basically the quality is in what you produce and not what you use to produce it. Thank you for the inspiration.
I wholehearted agree with you Pri Yon Joni. It's nice to see people with both talent and skills, can promote the simpler things in life. You said it the best, talent is not included with the top of the line equipment money can buy. There is too much focus on equipment instead of learning the craft and simply put, having fun. Thanks for the video.
Thank you, I’ll hang on to my Numark mix track pro 3 and Learn everything that it can do before moving up on a better controller. I’ve been on a 20 year hiatus, bought the Numark before pandemic but got sidetracked. Now I’m watching videos (including yours) of how to use a controller and I’m floored at what my controller can do especially with stems. Also, you are absolutely correct that it’s how u use the equipment as I’ve seen dj’s with $100 controllers scratch on it and do mashups that I aspire to be able to do one day!😅
Could totally relate to not being able to afford expensive gears, yet grinding day in and day out to hone your skills... Major respect, from India! 🙌✴️
That was awesome brother DJ Pony
I think this is your best video!
Thats some good "rambling". Nice work!! Good post.
Awesome, thanks for sharing
So dope and inspiring.
Great story. It inspired me to get the best out of the Mixtrack Platinum I bought. But honestly, I found a DDJ 400 and some all in one media players for dirt cheap and since I plan on making this a side career to my day job...I might just work with them. Thanks. This was inspiring. I remember my dad had 12s and a Mixer. He didn't upgrade hardware every year either. He made what he had work.
Great video bro 👊
Great story! The truth is the truth! Thank you Sir.
This right here. Full respect.
“Skills come first. Gear comes second.” Straight up!
Very inspirational!
Man this video was an inspiration to practice more on my ddj400
Love the story brother!
I love your philosophy, I have commented before, but I also share a simular story. I learned on a pair of radio shake belt drive turntables in the 80's, took a 10 yr hiatas & immediadly recognized that I could DJ with a controller!!!! Been DJing since 1983 & still rock the house with a ddj sb3, numark mixtrack pro fx, pioneer ddj200 & a gig just using virtural dj on a desktop. I salute you Sir for exposing it's the skill not the equipment. LOL on day a lady that watches me dj at other gigs with my equipment happened to show up whter I just use virtural dj + desktop deal and asked me how are you doing that without your equipment... My response was that "I AM THE EXPENSIVE PART OF MY DJING NOT MY EQUIPMENT lol. Keep up the good work my friend!!!
Well said! Salute bro
“Skill comes 1st, gear comes 2nd” 💯 I have an SB2 that has been going strong for a few years now. This was a great video! #newsubbie
Q
Well said! Keep it up!
Straight facts!!! 💯 My own experience of learning on vinyl was more out of circumstance rather than preference (mid-late 2004). These days digital is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper and more convenient
Woooow what a story! What a lesson. Such big truth! Congratulation for not losing your dream in hard times, for finding the solutions and reaching the success!!! What an inspiration!
Yes, turntables and mixer and few mixable vinyls were impossibly too expensive. Together with the high level of difficulty to learn to play well on that. That was brutally hard and for most impossible way how to start to play. CDJs did not bring enough significant drop of the price... I was just not thinking that it would be anytime affordable for me...
And about 2 years ago I accidentaly found out, that Pioneer DDJ-200 exists for such tiny price 🤪 I was so shocked!!! That I can try to learn how it works for such low price! Absolut blessing! And on UA-cam many your lessons how to use the controler! To fulfill the dream became about 1000x more easy!!!
And once the technical part is solved... now only the artist is needed and his creativity!
Thank you very much for this video, for sharing your story!!! And for all you do for the DJ community!!!!
An inspired testimony, one to I can definitely relate too. I bought the DDJ SB2 in 2016 which was good for my novice skill level wishing it had the censor function on the lite version. So when the DDJ SB3 Was released I purchased that, and still use it today. I gave my SB2 to my nephew because he's into scratching. He's always watching different videos and trying to reproduce the same scratch. Some he can do a lot needs work,but he'll get there.
Awesome video and great advice. I had a controller with non moving platters and I couldn’t scratch very well on it, I felt I wasn’t getting the full experience out of it because the platters didn’t move and because I never used turntables before so curiosity got the best of me, went and spent a ton on turntables and dvs and eventually got the phase, which I enjoy a lot. Now I would even barely consider myself a dj as I just enjoy playing with the equipment but don’t do anything professionally. But seeing pro djs like you and other being able to scratch nicely on entry level controllers is awesome and reminds me that I probably just needed to learn more how to use the controller.
Respect you sir. Nice!
So true sir. love it❤
You just have to believe that your saving people's lives. Its just music and performance, but you know better then anyone in the game. We all get stuck on gear, we can't help it. I appreciate your feedback on this subject and I share with all my buddies. Thank you from places only happy tears know. DJ S1
REAL SHIT! Great story! Not changing to a controller or anything, but I've sent the video to my sister whom I bought a NS7 to learn mixing.
Wow Im sooo inspired. Very humble beginings. Im one that can relate to this. Im so glad I watch dis video. What u said is so true. The talent, skills r first. Keep making videos but dj ..... More power to you. Tnx
This is an amazing store the true passion was there plus talent so you were miles ahead of everyone
Coming from Detroit And DJ’n I completely Relate to this Story and Ultimately made Stop Dj’ing But I’m making a Return. Thank you for the Inspiration my Dude.💯 #Respect
Solid video!
Good speech ma brother. Word!!!
Agreed! I feel exactly the same way bro I got an SB3 and it’s everything you need! ✌🏽