^ I think that both styles have their place. Although I reckon that with the subtle control with pitch as you mention, you can have alot of fun just jogging the mix, bringing one bass line forward, then moving it back and bringing the other track forward. Might not be right in your face but it can just change the whole feel of mix on the floor though...it's even better you can actually pull off a whole string of mixes like that for the entire set.