Jochem used our newssubmit to tell us that Yahoo is reporting that more and more DJ switch to MP3 files to deliver their mixes to the public. Although MP3s can't be mixed as technically as with e.g vinyl records the technology is becoming more and more popular.
Mixing with MP3 files makes that DJ get hired for their collection of music and what they play at what moment and that they don't have to care anymore if their tracks are properly mixed together.
What most don't know, however, is that this DJ's turntables are empty '” all the music comes from two 10-gigabyte disk drives, each smaller than a pack of cigarettes. |
Ben Kirkendoll leaves the records at home in favor of his iPods, Apple Computer's disk-based music player, which he simply plugs into an audio system's mixer.
He's part of a small but growing number of DJs who have turned to MP3 music files for their accessibility and convenience.
Some equipment manufacturers are even getting hip, offering specialized products beyond the iPod, a general usage music player. A few digital DJ systems are already available, and one due in September promises to combine MP3 technology with old-fashioned mixing capabilities.
Personally I admire those who can mix vinyl records together in one big mix, where you can't actually hear when a new track starts. I wonder if -live- MP3 mixing will ever be able to accomplish this. Read more here.
Source: Yahoo.com
