Inspired by the stellar performance from DJ Zeke this week, we’ve decided to do a weekly showcase, where we trawl the corners, nooks and crannies of the net looking for interesting uses of technology. They could be DJs smashing short sets using technology to the max, or somewhat left-field affairs, such as this from Cut Man Doo.
Various tape wielding DJs have come along, and this is not new by any means, but none have quite nailed the precision and near perfect emulation of hardcore vinyl techniques. Close your eyes and listen — it’s uncannily good. I wish I could cut like that on vinyl. Perhaps I should switch.It’s very impressive though. I can only imagine how long it took to perfect this technique, but I’m glad he did.
Big thanks to Billy Jam for bringing Cut Man Doo to my attention. Expect more showcases from the growing and diverse world that is DJing.
Keeping it reel!
During the boiler rooms, if you look at the visuals, there’s a video of a man beat juggling with tapes.. Amazing.
He went in on them reels
he is reels good
Wow. Inspiring stuff!
I don’t think I’ll be trying that on my Tascam 32. I kept expecting to see smoke coming from the motors!
This is awesome! It’s cool how he didn’t use a crossfader too and just did it without any faders to stop the sound
nice tears ! )
because vinyl is too mainstream.
no,just kidding,great perfomance!!cheers
this is simply so sik..
NOTHING like oldschool gear. No fancy lights or sync buttons. Just pure awesomeness. That’s what’s up.
Even more inventive then the zipper scratch…..
No button pushing here! Simply talent on display. Oh, the Thriller break sample remix is nice as well.
DJ Ruthless Ramsey using tape decks to scratch and juggle with.
http://youtu.be/088AWsTtTFU
Now this is a reel DJ!
these cuts remind me of switchblade sermons. amazing
I remember one of my older brother had one of those tap recorders.
That is actually realy cool what he is doing there
very cool. i must ask though, where is the backing track coming from?
after i finally peeled my eyes away from his hands, i noticed there is a mixer there at the bottom of the screen. so the backing track must be from another source.