how to control brick rigs with a generic usb controller

People settle on an all-in-one because it’s what they can fit into their life. Whether due to space, logistics, children, or ease of setting up, convenience isn’t a choice as more of a forced decision. It’s not just about money that people go for all-in-one controller, either. You can argue you have a controller for X/Y/Z, but those are just reasons for ownership, not how you feel. There’s always going to be the outliers (right, Mark?), but in my experience, people would rather own any sort of turntable or media player along with a mixer, than a MIDI controller. It’s important to state that I do say ‘mostly’. Yes, with zero constraints, DJs would overwhelmingly prefer to own separate DJ units over an all-in-one controller. But arguments happen spontaneously, and we’re not quite famous enough to be followed around by a film crew for our non-existent reality TV show. Seeing grown men argue about DJ stuff while drinking coffee on a tourist-filled cobbled street would have made for great content. So in true debate style, we’re putting our cases forward, and then leave it to you to post your own thoughts.Ī video of our face-off would have been more entertaining. I however strongly disagree with this sentiment. So here’s the thrust of the debate: If there were no financial or logistical constraints, people would generally buy a turntable/CDJ and mixer setup in preference to an all-in-one controller. But we did eventually get into quite a humdinger of a lively outdoor DJ debate, that after finishing our respective latte and cappuccino thought would be an ideal discussion to extend to our excellent community. We bounced around many subjects, none of which were especially DJ related. Empty coffee cups courtesy of Cobbles and Clay, Haworth. Giving in to temptation, Dan and myself duly locked up, sat in the sunshine and hoped to get inspiration in the bottom of a coffee cup. The desire to do actual work is at an all-time low, and the draw of the local coffee shop (also my landlord) is higher than ever. Imagine the situation - it’s a sunny day in the rural idyl where the Worxlab is situated.

How to control brick rigs with a generic usb controller