i thought the interview was really interesting, and he has a major point to make...if you don't have to beatmatch anymore, why bother?

i get it and i agree, in many ways. most djs, particularly those who are concerned primarily with record selection and smooth mixes, are better served by digital media and technology than traditional turntable mixing. not beatmatching frees you to do a lot of other stuff, and to expand the experience you give the audience in many ways.

that said, there is a certain spontaneity and energy that i've only ever seen with a dj using turntables. jeff mills circa "live at the liquid room," derrick may when he's not bored, clade young, ben sims, etc. taking that "danger" out of the set saps the energy. so i think there will always be a place for traditional turntable mixing, and i will always get a special enjoyment out of seeing a truly masterful dj.