Infinity and beyond

When the buttons on phones become a nuisance, they were replaced with smart phones.  Laptops replaced the immovable desktop computer, and then were replaced by tablets. Technology is making our lives easier but that isn’t always necessarily a good thing. The conversion from books to e-readers was not an easy one, most avid reader’s like the feel of a book in their hand.  DJ’s are no different, there have been some futuristic advancements in the equipment that are not welcomed with open arms.

Music went digital then 12 inch record became obsolete and a novelty collection item. Following technological trends it would you lead you to believe that touch screen applications would be next. The Emulator is futuristic and looks like something out of a daft punk video and for all intents and purposes an amazing product. Deadmau5 has developed touch screen software that looks very similar. The idea aggressive and plausible but not popular.

DeadMau5 software

Then there is this thing it looks like to tool used to open the star gate. At first glance there is nothing on this machine that looks musical at all. It actually looks like an overzealous sifi fan was recreating something from their favorite movie.  In reality it makes beautiful music and presents itself the same way. Seeing this in a night club would be mind blowing to patrons and present them with a amazing show.

There are a lot of variables to consider for DJ’s to make a switch to tools like these. Cost, training and portability all seem like natural objections to equipment like this. At the very least these technological advances are just a sign of what the future holds.

(props to the first person that chooses the moniker DJ Chief Anderton)