> -----Original Message----- > From: Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 10 February 2004 12:55 > > > > there is something to be said for the intuitive interface > > of a pair of decks with vinyl on them don't you think? > > Not in my case, just seems pointless as I hate backspins and only ever > scratch me rude bits not me records...Wouldn't say it was > intuitive either, more learned through repetition :)
I have to say, when I used Final Scratch for the first time a couple of weeks ago (and bear in mind that I'm a bit of an Ableton fanatic generally!) I could see definite advantages to it. First off, the sight of a DJ bringing tracks in and out by spinning discs around on turntables is a bit more engaging to watch than someone who's just mucking around behind a laptop screen. When I last played out with Ableton, I used decks as well mainly for that reason. Second off, the *sound* of a DJ bringing tracks in and out by spinning discs around on turntables is also something that is quite important to crowds sometimes. Nudging a track slightly to keep it in time, getting that nice phasing effect of two similar kick drums coming into sync with one another - you really have to go out of your way to do that with Ableton (I've done it, and it does feel quite weird to be going to such lengths to deliberately build in imperfection). However, in the longer run I reckon things like Ableton will prevail. Final Scratch is just like normal DJing, but with a broader selection of tracks and less chance of a hernia; while Ableton isn't really like normal DJing at all if done properly (see reports of Surgeon's set on Saturday), it's something else altogether. Anyway, I reckon that any DJ trying to kit themselves out for the future should remain flexible and not get tied down into using just one tool. Brendan
