First it was controllerism courtesy of Ean Golden. Then came DJ Craze’s full on turntablism set. And now we wrap up with DJ Shiftee, seamlessly welding both disciples into one coherent soundscape. See how he brings his considerable arsenal of skills together, and welds old with new gear to create something different. Also see just how ballin’ he be by using a rare white ‘n wood Maschine as a stand for his new Gold Maschine MKII.
This set is insane. Not everyone’s musical taste of course, and most likely draw flack for that. But you cannot criticise the skills. And this is rather my point about all DJ gear – all this stuff can perform wondrous acts of netxlevelness, but without the pre-requiste skills, it’s just a bunch of expensive tech with pretty lights that does nothing.
Looking at this, it’s hard to fathom exactly what’s going on. But what is clear, and keeps popping up in Shiftee’s sets is Maschine. While currently Maschine can only be mapped to one row of buttons (I think that’s all that Shiftee is using in the clip for Remix Decks, although to be honest he’s moving so quick I can’t be sure), it’s becoming increasingly clear that Maschine and Traktor are becoming very close friends. I don’t know if it will happen soon, but I’m quite convinced that Maschine will become some sort of Remix Deck übercontroller.
Enjoy and do try this at home.
Another great demo from Shiftee
Wow. That is all.
Isn’t Maschine kinda already a Remix Deck controller? Like with Maschine?
I agree with you Shishadisma. Switching groups on Maschine = switching pages on the F1?
And Shiftee is completely on another level. Massive respect to the guy.
it isnt really the same.. you cant loop samples individually.
You would have to play around with mutes and pre programmed sequences or constantly use one shots.
That… was quite wonderful to watch.
always been a big fan of shiftee
Very impressive skills. Z2 looking more appealing with every new video.
Well alrighty then!
I do recognize his skills but that particular performance just didn’t sound nice in my opinion.
“I’m quite convinced that Maschine will become some sort of Remix Deck übercontroller.”
…and the sooner the better.
Totally agree… There’s not even much need for the RGB pads for production
I’m hoping full integration will come with T3.
Ha! Love the manic ending!
if this same thing was done by someone else, people would line up to diss it. cheeseball fan boy busters
this guy is really talented wish i can meet him in person.
Can’t imagine how this is better than DJ David in DMC 1990 and 1991 Championships.
I agree. Am I the only person who finds all this button pressing really stale? Especially towards the end, just cycling frantically through the same pre-programmed notes.
SHIFTEE IS AMAZING.
After watching that set his name really fits him. He was all over the place. Very creative.
super sick video… surely they will unlock the maschine to access all the remix decks… it would make a very nice partnership: although obviously they aren’t under any obligation too…
Technology like this ruined the dj game
That was impressive, even by Shiftee’s standards.
I am a Shiftee/NI fan but a little disappointed to see this is not a one-take video: Ch.1 Flux mode on @1.53, then off @1.56 then back on @2.00 I know this is a little pedantic but its mistakes like this which make me think how DJs are meant to transition these skills into their own performances when even the best guys need editing!
Well I respect his swift hands and control. But I really didn’t see this as music. Seems like NI is on a mission to sell different units by creating such videos. Fact of the matter is when you’re in a club, this is pointless. I agree with Mark on this matter.
NB: Mad respect to Shiftee. Great skills indeed. No pun intended
Nice setup, Shiftee is amazing. Even though it’s not my cup of tee, it’s original and it’s not commercial.
I’m a solid DJ, but how does one even begin to take it to this level?
wow oO
Shiftee is da don dada no doubt. However, i wonder how many years it will take before we get a dubstep free demonstration of this kind ;)
and now for somthing completely different
its
http://youtu.be/64ln0ZUHH-0