Thank God for Turntables

I was trying to mix the other day on internal mode with no turntables. It's pretty hard to have to change the pitch internally in your computer. It makes me appreciate turntables (and CDJs) that much more, unless the turntables weren't properly maintained and the signal to your computer is jacked up.

Funny story at the club I DJed at yesterday. The club is pretty old and they haven't invested in new DJ equipment for at least 20 years, so knowing this, I decided to bring out my own turntables and mixer at no extra charge to the promoters, it was just so I would be more comfortable with mixing. Anyway, I arrived at the club at 9:30, to notice that the opening DJ (there were 4 DJs for the night mind you) was already there and he had HIS stuff set up. Then the closing DJ came through and had HIS stuff that he wanted to set up.

Is this a new trend with DJs? Bringing their own equipment to clubs? In a way, I think it's cool because it shows that DJs want to sound their best and if that means they have to go the extra mile to bring their own equipment then I respect them that much more. On the other hand, it would be nice if clubs carried all sorts of mixers and when you go to play at them you just tell the club, "Please hook up the TTM-57SL for me tonight, thanks"...


but one can only wish...