SYNC or swim, What will you use MR/MRS DJ?

Sorry, I just did a bit of bird watching. This video is called Sync or Swim. Sync being one of the most important words for a modern day DJ, especially if you're using some sort of PC software controller. Now, the Sync button, as a lot of people will call it, is that little dial, that little icon. You press it and it'll match the beats perfectly for you, which is wonderful. It means that you don't have to worry about doing anything about beatmatching. Is it good or is it bad? Let me know. Here's my thought on it though. Sync or Swim. I would prefer to learn how to swim because if I was thrown in the water, I don't want to sync.

Let's put that into context. In context, you're a DJ. You like to mix music. I personally feel you should learn how to mix correctly first and then maybe use the Sync button. Have it there as a backup. You never know, you could be in a position in a nightclub where they haven't got it. And for your entire DJing career, all you've used is the Sync button. It's got good points if you're using four, five, six decks. Then, Sync button and you can make quite a good mashup with it. Or a mix using acapella, bassline, drum samples. If you're just using two tracks, use your ears. Start to use your ears from day one. Don't use the Sync button from day one because in two or three years time, if you're so used to using it, you'll probably find it more difficult to not use it. And like I said earlier, when you come to the point when you're in a position in a nightclub or using someone else's kit and they haven't got it, you could be up shit street.

Sync button. Sync or swim? I would prefer to swim. What would you do?

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