All things that make life easier for DJs. But ultimately, you’re automating the last thing that remains that makes a good DJ.
Back then, there was only vinyl, so if you wanted to be a DJ, you had to invest a lot of money. Then came the CD, which made things easier because you could simply copy it. But you still had to go to the trouble of manually beatmatching.
Then came MP3 and other digital music formats, the sync button, and other conveniences, and suddenly anyone could call themselves a DJ. And with features like automix, we haven’t even had to worry about transitions for several years now.
What’s a gig like that all about? Ultimately, it’s not about technical perfection or great performance, but about giving people a good time. That includes having a feel for the audience, recognizing what to play in certain situations to keep the energy going, and also knowing what not to play. That’s what still distinguishes a good DJ from a less good DJ. And with features like that, AI is taking over that role too.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited to see what the future holds for us and I’m looking forward to it. And of course, I also think it’s good to have less work to do in preparation, but at some point we have to ask ourselves how important the DJ as a human being actually still is.
