The podcast discusses the future of DJing and the challenges and opportunities that arise from technology in the industry. They also talk about their recent trip to London, the product development process at Pioneer DJ, and the impact of songs on DJing.
The hosts discuss the challenges and opportunities of technology in the DJ industry, highlighting the complexities of streaming services and software compatibility as potential hurdles but also pointing out the potential for technology to simplify DJ workflows.
They emphasize the value of face-to-face connections with their audience, expressing gratitude for the listeners who attended the Link Up event in person and highlighting the positive experience of meeting and interacting with their audience in real life.
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The podcast discusses the Link Up event in London and the success of recent episodes
The podcast hosts talk about their recent trip to London for the Link Up event. They express their gratitude to the listeners who attended the event, both locals and those who traveled from afar. They discuss the positive experience of meeting and interacting with their audience in person, emphasizing the value of face-to-face connections. Additionally, they mention the recent success of their podcast episodes, with high listenership and popularity.
The hosts explore the challenges and opportunities of technology in the DJ industry
The hosts delve into the topic of technology in the DJ industry, discussing both its challenges and opportunities. They highlight the issue of streaming services and the hurdles it presents, such as the need for a reliable internet connection and the difficulty of transitioning from streaming at home to playing on CDJs in a club. They also mention the complexities of navigating various software and hardware compatibility, as well as the potential for technology to simplify DJ workflows. They touch on the future of CDJs and the possibility of streamlined features and integrated ecosystems.
The hosts play a game ranking popular tracks from 2013
In a game segment, the hosts rank popular tracks from 2013. They reminisce about the big room and deep house genres that dominated that year, and they playfully debate the positioning of each track. They share personal stories and memories associated with some of the songs, highlighting the impact and significance of these tracks, especially in live performances and large-scale events. The game sparks discussion about the defining tracks and moments of that particular era.
Upcoming guests and plans for future podcast episodes
The hosts mention their excitement for upcoming guests on the podcast and hint at future collaborations with other platforms and venues. They express their eagerness to continue hosting in-person events and engage with their audience. They also emphasize their commitment to providing education and solutions for DJs in navigating the challenges of technology in the industry.
In this episode, we take the time to thank you all the DJs who came to the Link Up event in London.
We talked for an hour on stage about the future of technology in our industry, and wanted to share sections from that talk with you.
With constant new features and updates to software and hardware, are we in the most confusing time ever? Or are we just around the corner from it being perfect?
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