Quote Originally Posted by webassassin
On the other hand, I think that if you're going to use laptops and software, you would first have to learn to or be known to spin on tables first, hands down. For guys like Surgeon, Oliver Ho, and Richie Hawtin, it is known that they can spin on tables so moving on to laptops would be seen as a step up or a progression for them artistically and the audience will accept that more than someone just starting off with a laptop.
That's one of the most absurd things I have ever heard.
You're telling me it's ok to use laptops if you're established... but all of the up and comers must stick to vinyl??

Garbage. Sorry. If you put on a good show, people will realize that. It does not matter if you have ever touched a turntable in your life or not.
It doesn't matter if you are using Ableton Live, or a rack of gear... but please, if you're going to use a laptop, don't just stand there like a statue staring at the screen.

It's not the tools people, its the way that you use them. Talent shines regardless.