Sujet djing : peut on s'imposer en mixant avec du numerique et au format mp3 ?

Oh tu sais poppy les "grands djs" doivent avoir d'autres préoccupations que d'inspecter le matos des collègues (cf l'interview de Tiefschwarz postée quelques pages plus tôt).

DJTT: Do you think the features of digital technology, such as Traktor, are damaging the quality of what DJs do, or is it all just tools with which you’re mixing?

In the beginning, it was this big discussion that this digital world kills vinyl, but that discussion is all over. I think it should be only about the music, and if you feel comfortable with Traktor, use Traktor. If you’re comfortable with vinyl, use vinyl. It doesn’t matter. And if you want a lot of controllers and special effects, use them. As long as you’re able to give the crowd a good feeling and create a good atmosphere and energy, I don’t care what technology you use. And sometimes less is more. I’ve seen DJs using a lot of gear, and they get lost in a lot of technical blah blah. It’s over produced and there are too many effects. C’mon, focus on the music. And the music itself has breaks and an arrangement. Sometimes I don’t understand DJs who put all these effects and loops on top of a well-thought out production. There are some DJs who can do that really well, but it’s only a few. For me, the way you select the music should be enough.

DJTT: You’ve played at a lot of top clubs, and up to about 4 years ago, there was definitely a stigma about digital, particularly controllers. Would you say that’s pretty much gone now?

It’s the same thing we had with vinyl and CDs. We all are still just listening to music, and I think it’s much more about your personal taste, your personal filter, than about technology. Big vinyl DJs are only using Traktor now, and the parties are awesome; it’s great.

DJTT: Dubfire for example, was using a Faderfox, and now he’s using the Native Instruments X1. That’s totally accepted now?

Totally accepted. Yeah, I think it had to be a discussion for a while, because there was a vinyl-protective group. But now, nobody cares anymore — I hope — because it doesn’t really matter. And vinyl is dead; it’s dead. It’s gonna be a special item for collectors, and probably will exist forever in that way, but that’s it. It’s over. You can really count on two hands who’s carrying vinyl bags around the world. It’s dinosaurs like Sven Vath or Ricardo Villalobos, and for them it’s great because that also makes them special. But at the same time, no one really gives a shit anymore. You have to feel comfortable with what you use, whether it’s vinyl, CDs or any digital gadget.

Ouais c'est quand même très con quand on va écouter un DJ de se focaliser sur ce qu'il a sous les mains...