I do that is why in a very very rural area, my business is 100% referrals, with an average event charge of just over $2000 that was 27 gigs in 2022. Mix how did your number’s look
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Back to the question the OP asked about. As @djtaso mentioned, using a controller has NOTHING to do with the size of your audience. A controller is just another tool to manipulate the music (in very basic terms). It can, in some cases, give you more options than whatever DJ software you are currently using on your laptop, and basically gives you better/easier shortcuts and visuals for that. One of the best wedding DJ's I know does not use a controller at all. He uses his laptop, an external mixer, mics, speakers, and lights. I will say, he does mainly weddings along with a few private events throughout the year. He's not a "club style" dj. He can transition as good as I've heard anyone. It's what he has always done and he's good at it.
Do you need a controller? No. Could it be a good addition to your arsenal and a lot of fun? Most definitely. Whatever you choose, controller or not, practicing with what you have is what's important.
Do you need a controller? No. Could it be a good addition to your arsenal and a lot of fun? Most definitely. Whatever you choose, controller or not, practicing with what you have is what's important.
For me I need a controller. I like feeling the wheels on a controller to setup my mixes.
I still use a simple dual mp3 player. (Numark D2 Director)
But I honestly, I am not beat mixing at events.
I can manage it if needed, and I can do it if I feel so motivated,
but my gigs are more "party" and not a "nightclub experience".
For the record, I truly admire people who DO beat mix at events.
And I probably would have gone that route if I wasn't such an old fart.
Also, it's not the size of the event that determines whether you need a controller....
it's more the TYPE of events you do.
If you are just starting out, I would suggest you get one and learn to beat mix.
You can always choose to NOT use the skill if the event doesn't call for it.
But I honestly, I am not beat mixing at events.
I can manage it if needed, and I can do it if I feel so motivated,
but my gigs are more "party" and not a "nightclub experience".
For the record, I truly admire people who DO beat mix at events.
And I probably would have gone that route if I wasn't such an old fart.
Also, it's not the size of the event that determines whether you need a controller....
it's more the TYPE of events you do.
If you are just starting out, I would suggest you get one and learn to beat mix.
You can always choose to NOT use the skill if the event doesn't call for it.