10 reasons to take up iPod DJing
1. iPod DJing is the next big thing is DJing, the iPod has already changed the way we listen to and buy music, and the technology means that its cheaper and more longer lasting as a music play back format compared with vinyl or even CD, already we are seeing DJing equipment begin developed to take advantage of the vast storage ability of the iPod.
2. the iPod is constantly being developed, as such the price of the iPod keeps dropping and newer versions add to the functionality that the iPod already has, with the latest, the iPod touch, being touch sensitive and possessing wi-fi capabilities. for a DJ this means that there is huge potential to leverage off the price of the iPod and the added functionality.
3. the iPod is very small, with a miro mixer, it is amazingly portable. Making it the ultimate DJ travel companion for any high flyer DJ.
4. the iPod can store album after album of music without breaking a sweat, this means a DJ can carry an entire catalogue of music in an iPod the size of a box of smokes, without loosing a great deal of sound quality.
5. The ability of the iPod to sync with iTunes, makes buying new tracks, organizing those tracks and mixing those tracks to walk in the park.
6. The iPod looks cool, and keeps looking cool with that signature look, ok not totally related to DJing or being a good DJ, but hey lets face it, its cool.
7. iPod DJing is still in its infancy, if you wanna make it big in show biz, you better be an innovator, what better way to do it than take up a new form of DJing that no one is doing, at least if your crap, you can blame the equipment.
8. a single iPod and an iPod specific mixer costs a lot less than an equivalent vinyl or CD DJ setup. Making iPod DJing a good option for beginners and bedroom DJs without compramizing on functionality or quality,it also takes up far less room.
9. everyone has an iPod, for DJ this means there could be a chance to get really creative, by mixing in loops and samples from other iPods, it also means that getting a cheap iPod and a micro mixer won’t blow the bank.
10. Being in a digital format means that you can save, share, broadcast, and mix, using both a laptop and DJ software, and an iPod to have a fairly decent studio setup that will allow you to mix and record decent tracks without remortgaging your house or building an extension.
So what does that all really say about iPod DJing? its cheap, easy to take up, stores loads of music, allows you to try DJing in a new way and allows you to share and record music without shelling out on a massive studio setup.