thats quite naive, of course you need some technical wizardy. The tracks still need mastering before cutting, and also, decks and djing is a totally different ball game[/quote]

Master as you go imho. Decks are not a different ball game at all. I've learned more about production from mixing that I ever did from pratting about with rebirth etc. Especially when it comes to pure hard techno if you have a mixer with FX.