Perfect politically correct answer. Being that you yourself is a Brand Ambassador to Denon DJ maybe you can make sense as to his reasoning for leaving. He claims he wanted Denon to implement Stems but they didn't want to go that route yet as soon as he leaves they announce Stems Beta for Prime 4+ which means it must've been already in the works.
Miss you Ethan! There's a reason I put you in the video with the Prime 4 showcase. Hope all is good with you. Thank you so much for the amazing compliment!
@@laidbackluke Let's say that lately I'm not at my best and I no longer follow social media as much as I used to. But every now and then I come to see what the great Luke is doing. I send you a big virtual hug.
I felt your enthusiasm in this video. Always keep innovating and inspiring, Luke! Your honesty and love for DJing are inspiring! I'm sure that no matter what gear you use, you'll always be at the forefront and even the bleeding edge of innovation. Thanks for always pushing the art of DJing :)
I love that you're so willing to multi-platform. It means that you can pull up into any venue, in any situation and, still be able to ignite the dance floor. The crowd doesn't care about how you pull off your mix, only other DJ's do.
Yep..DJs nowandays put to much attention to gear / tools - becoming hardware purists and to little to the point : which is make crowd danceing :) Im happy than Laidback Luke has curage to talk openly about it.
Just mental isn't it. How "managed" was that little speech! Oops there's a set of decks behind me so we'd better cover that in the vid as well. Wow. Doing with an app is not innovative its a step backwards. IMO obviously I aint the law of DJ world!
@@willpolr understand not hating on luke, but DJing is a biz like any other. I just don't buy into the mystique of the DJing world like everyone says buy pioneer they are the standard... Well to me standard means generic...
@@AnonIllumi I kinda am hating on him to be honest. I hate it when people are unauthentic and desperately try to appear authentic. It’s laughable. I agree though it’s a business. I also think the best businesses are authentic, but we all know honesty isn’t profitable.
@@AnonIllumi I’m not a fan boy of any equipment other than A&H mixers. Pioneer has never been anything to me. CDJs I can dig but they aren’t all that. And their mixers are horrible.
As a past Product Manager for Reloop DJ in Canada, I was always excited to see you teasing the use of Reloop products like the Mixtour and was patiently waiting for the day you jumped onto their gear officially. I've dealt with artist agreements before and many people don't realize that it isn't about money for artists like you. It always end up being about the craft and the art itself.
Are reloop going to develop media players i remember the RMP4 i like that industrial look a current rmp5 would be sick and if marketed correctly would have a good competitive space .
Yes sir! Thank you for putting that in here. My journey with Reloop has only just begun! There will be plenty more videos on the way where I'll highlight them : )
As Armin said last week on ADE workshop: it’s not about the kitchen, it’s about the chef. Si literally it doesn’t matter what setup a DJ have, it’s about his ability to play at the max at any kind of equipment
The vlog of Vlogs! I know Luke now some years and also can say, when there is a Dj who you can trust its Luke. He's always going his way and is not jumping on trends. He keeps it real and is doing what real djs do, try new things and evolve as an artist and do what that you love ! I think it doesn't really matter on which gear you play as long as you love it. Thanks Luke for keeping it real like that
Thank you very much Yannick. You said it right on the last sentence, "it doesn't really matter on which gear you play as long as you love it". This is so true!
Luke is as real as they come. Always providing valuable insight about the industry. I'm getting my music signed by labels now and Luke's vlogs have helped me a lot to get to this point in my music career.
I'm so happy to read this, keep up! The best, but possibly also the worst, is yet to come for you. I say that with love and care, so you can brace yourself and pull through. I want people to succeed! Thanks a lot!
I will make a video about that in the future too. It will be more like a question as to why the majority of the EDM DJs are stuck on this one setup, while there's actually so much more out there!
@@laidbackluke being the same age as you and got back into DJing a few years ago it hit me hard in what direction to go in go back to using my 1200 and vinyl or go the cdj way but I choose to go traktor stems something different but now gone to cdj as traktor had lost its way.
I knew you've been in the business for a long time Luke, but it still blew my mind how you casually talked about spearheading the first CDJs and the move from Vinyl, and are now using an iPhone to play stadium gigs. You're an absolute legend and I'm so glad and thankful you do these videos and pass on your knowledge and insights. Thank you!
Thank you Luke for making this video. Yes I do get that change is hard sometimes to accept but one needs to adapt in today's market and you have always been ahead of time so I trust you.
It took me a while to realize this while there was a surge in digital djing... but all that matters is what comes out of the speakers. The crowd doesnt care what you dj with or how you do it. The only people who care are other djs. And I love my fellow djs, but I dont dj for other djs. I dj to entertain crowds. So, if it sounds good coming out of the speakers, DO IT!
If they only cared about what came out of the speakers, then there would be no need for the dj at all. The more we move away from the human element of djing, the faster we make ourselves obsolete.
As an old DJ who's following all the latest tech innovaions but working in a not-so economically vibrant market and still using and loving my 12 year old Denon equipment I SALUTE YOU for not taking for granted the positio you have in the industry and not letting a false sense of "brand loyalty" determine your trajectory as an artist, If it was economically viable for me I would be costantly trying to upgrade to the latest tech that suits my style of playing and use what works for me irrespective of the brand, as long as it has a reputation for being of a good build quality. Keep on being true to your craft. You coninue to inspire many. L's Up!
I have my old denon mc 2000 deck and I still rock it. But yep playing with a mouse is a method I use at times too now days :) I used my mouse for many years in my work environment. Any deck is beaten up alrdy by ms office app lol. Its a real deal.
Your an awesome DJ and a real DJ. It can be said you don’t follow trends. You help push the industry forward . Thank you for keeping us informed with all you do. And for keeping crowds in good moods with your awesome skills! Good on you for doing what you feel is right!
You're one of the best in the game! We'll always follow you, no matter which hardware/software partner you choose. We trust your judgment. Onward and upward!
What a video!!! Thanks. I absolutely agree with you about using our phones to DJ. Continue the great work, and sharing your journey of the art of teaching.
I think that you make choices based off on what makes sense overall. Decade after decade you decide to move forward. Great work Luke such an inspiration.
You are One of and if not THE most humble musician out there. LOVE your music and your DJing is always next level. Love that you take those comments and turn it into a learning teachable moment. You are the best Luke and always will be ! Keep it Laidback and Salute ! 🫡
You using DJ Pro AI on Denon gear instead of Engine... you're putting Denon in a rough spot. It's a Conflict of interest. So you leave Denon because you wanted stems, they declined to do stems, you left & once you leave they implement stems on a standalone...doesn't add up. You don't just code stem separation into Engine overnight. If stems was your priority then why choose the software that literally has the worst stem separation? Too many artifacts & they haven't refined it since. Denon's stems is still in Beta & comparable, if not better. Relying on an external device ie phone/tablet/laptop vs a standalone media player is a step backwards
Woah I’m speechless Luke, The Idea Of CHANGE Even In Our Everyday DJing Equipment Is Something I Never Thought Of As A Gen Z DJ 🙏🏻 Much Love & Gratitude For Opening Our Minds More Each & Every Day Through Vlogs Like These Sifu Lucas! ❤️
Seriously, I love you. You are always 100% real. I do miss you doing your amazing work on Pioneer, but you need to be happy about the gear you use. Big props to you. I have so much respect for you! Thank you for being authenticly you!
LOVE. I absolutely back the ideology of this. Always search for what you love and continue to evolve. I love your realism in this vid. Awesome, awesome stuff.
@laidbackluke Loads of RESPECT for musicians like you who always evolve in ur craft and constantly keep trying new products to enhance your live sets, music production & in turn make music lovers appreciate & love your work even more 🙌
People complain about DJs switching gear or making new endorsement with DJ brand like it have an impact on their choice. Just because Luke is with Reloop now doesn't make your "old" Denon or Pioneer setup is obsolete (even if you're still using a CDJ 1000 or a Denon DNS-3700). You don't have to follow what your favorite DJ does or even buy your setup from just one brand. You also can have different "need" than your favorite DJ, even if you want to do the same thing like he does. You can do stem mixing like Luke on Serato or VDJ, scratch like A-Trak on a Pioneer controller or Denon vinyl (you'll need a lot of training anyway, no matter the setup), you can use your phone with Traktor DJ, there's no one way to do what we do, and it always been that way (even when Technics was the only option, it wasn't - but it was the more convenient). Your personal dream setup can be 2 Reloop RP8000m2 with Phase, 2 Denon SC6000M and a Pioneer V10 in the middle (with an Inofader as crossfader), all connected to a laptop with VDJ 2023, and still using Engine or Rekordbox on the side for when you play on your friend setup (that's my dream setup btw, so don't hesitate to make some donation, Luke if you reading this and don't know what to do with those Denon ;) ). Also, the choice Luke or any other DJ to be affiliated with a brand is his own choice, and doesn't change the way people enjoy his performance. They're professional, so they know what they do, how to do it, and how to make it work. (also Luke, next meeting with Reloop, tell them to do a 4 channel mixer oriented for scratch, with a real crossfader and pedal fx, I can't be the only DJ who want to have the battle setup with a 4 channels mixer :) )
I ditched the 1200 mk2s in 1989 for the Technics SL-P1200 and two years later I was using Denon DN2000F by 2003 I went digital. First with PCDJ Red and then the same year Traktor Dj Studio, without a controller using a mouse and splitting the computer’s headphone output into deck 1 and deck 2 into a pa mixer that allowed me to have the same mono output from each deck on both left and right output of the mixer. Cue was through the solo so it was basic from there. Having played with the Denon first allowed me to see the software gui as playing in a two deck denon so no big change there except now the music was in the laptop. By 2008 I started using my 1200s again with Serato Scratch Live and using turntables again felt like riding a bike. I don’t do clubs anymore but at home I have my vinyl setup and still enjoy playing my records the way I started which keeps me in my toes and mixing by ear without any software crutch. I’ve seen many djs from way back that since came back with controllers and feel very cocky but when presented with turntables and true vinyl you see their hands shaking out of fear, the crutch has destroyed their confidence in skills they had. So I still have different controllers I enjoy playing with, akai amx/afx, pioneer dj ddj1000, ableton push 2 but I won’t ever let my turntables and vinyl go. Forgot to say, my journey started with belt drive turntables and disco music with human drummers that are not metronome perfect by any stretch. Thinking of buying me a pair of SL-B1 s like I had.
As far as I'm concerned, a DJ should always stay true to himself/herself (like you have always done, Luke). There is no such thing as the "best piece of gear." Just the best piece of gear for YOU and your style of performing... and since your style is always growing and evolving, it only makes sense that you venture into new gear and technology. Thanks for keeping it real, brother!
Laidback Luke you’ve always been one of my favorite DJs of all time ever since I first saw you play at EDC10 , love that you had such a definitive answer and it not only addresses your larger fan base audience but it’s meant to inform the others on what it means to keep true to your character and your style without it becoming about money or a deal. Truly always great to know your idols are indeed who they want to be. Just started DJing and my goal is to be anywhere as good and as technical as you are, both on vinyl and cdjs! Going to be playing before you one day! 🙌🏼
Change is hard for a lot of people. I went from DJing in the 90's on Technics, to adding 2 5000m in the setup. I get where people come from on serato and these new players feel like cheating the old craft. This is the evolution of the tools available. Use it for what it is, not as a focus point on the world changing around you. Be creative and use all the tools available to you to have fun and keep the crowd pumping.
DJ Pro AI is amazing. I'm looking forward for a 4 channel controller to plug into it with 6 physical knobs on each channel for High, Mid, Low (as usual) plus Vocals, Instruments and Beats. Ideally there would be 2 decks switchable to another deck each like the Denon players.
I hope people respect your decision and understand that their comments can impact your mood. Thank you for explaining this and I personally assumed that this was your reasoning especially when the idea of DJing with an app is pretty revolutionary. Yeah, I hope that people respect each other’s opinions on what equipment that they use because at the end of the day. We need to use stuff that works for our needs and handle the type of gigs that we each are doing.
Well said. I'm with you. Seams like we were doing the same things over the years although I do not know you personally. I started with vinyl in the 80's. Went with CDJ's in the 90's and now I'm all digital even though I'm now retired and just a bedroom DJ. I try and have all brands and try different software as well. Embrace the future and leave the past behind. Freedom is the best gift given other than life and you don't need to answer to anyone. Keep being you.
Summary of a very talented but money-driven brand ambassador (with unfortunately questionable integrity) who has bet on the wrong horse for the last 8 years. I am very sorry Luke, I used to look up to you but using a knock-off of AKAI's 10 year-old modular controller in front of 60K+ people with a 6 inch iPhone (just because you "liked the idea") is disrespectful towards the craft and the crowd in my book.
My only gripe with djay ai has been the fact that it’s not as easy to plug in your usb to an iPad or phone for example and have it work seamlessly. Tracks won’t load as quick or at all. Or djay ai won’t even recognize my usb. All good tho for now. Still cool software.
I grew up listening to do mixtapes… and those days djs were respected for the music they would source. The a point come where it was about the music a dj had and what they did with them. Now it looks like it will be who has the best app or what AI does the job best. I love technology, and I have been a fan of your work since the mid/late nineties… but if I saw you ‘DJing’ from a phone I can’t say it would garner respect. Sure it is cool to be able to play around on a phone, but that is not the same experience as mixing on hardwares (especially with an ai running the show) and I think you know it. It is not a progression it is a tangent.
..respect for your honest opinion!!! I started deejaying in 1987 and I'v been to all the transitions haha, we were so happy when we saw the first cdj500 and 1000...we were just happy kids with toys...regards
Good for you man! For years I was a successful drummer and I went through 3 different sponsor brands, each change was for a different reason. Nobody batted an eyelid because it's normal for musicians to be endorsed. The DJ world is rife with tribalism some positive and some negative, but equipment tribalism is the siliest of them all.
Thank you for saying this Luke. I took a step out of DJING for a bit, but you reminded me of why I love it so much. Because I like innovation too. DJ controllers made DJing accessible for me when I got started. Soon phones will make it really accessible.
Thank you for the honesty, and sharing your thoughts. I am glad to hear that there was nothing really negative about any of your brand experiences in the past. I feel people get to blind by brand loyalty and miss out on things that could be better because of it. I am currently in the Denon camp and have no ill will towards you or anyone who decides to jump brands. The important part is not the gear you use but how you use your gear and if you can use this new setup better than the old then you would have been dumb not to switch.
Huge respect for the straight up & honest answers. I can honestly relate to this video. I get so excited whenever new tech is released, I couldn't imagine being held back by a contract of some sort. You have to stick with what keeps you excited & creative. Reloop are innovative & make fantastic gear & DjayPro is getting better all the time too. I can see why you changed course. Hopefully we get to see a collab with yourself & DjAngelo rocking the Reloops in the near future!!
And now I guess you should switch again, because djay pro and Virtual DJ came out with stems on the same day 3 years ago But VDJ now has a stems engine (v2) that is 10x better - but the djay pro one still sounds like it did back in 2020 ... and VDJ of course also works with all the Reloop gear
First of all, thank you for your sincerity, it is not something that everyone does. I have always had you as a source of inspiration and after watching the video I better understand the decisions you have made. When you changed to Denon and showed the improvements compared to Pionner, I immediately understood the reason for the change. However, this decision to use your cell phone is still difficult for me to assimilate. I know perfectly well that the future is STEMs but I don't think the future is using a mobile app (small screen). In addition, STEMs are already being implemented in all software. I think what has been missing is a video squeezing out all the capabilities of the new setup, because the little we have seen in videos of your festivals has seemed that you are now much more limited (this did not happen with Denon). You mention the Pionner DJ Sounds video and I think that in terms of technique it is one of the best sets you have done. I understand that as a DJ at a festival the selection matters more and people don't look at the technique. Maybe you could do a set taking full advantage of your new setup and that way people will be more convinced.
I really appreciate this comment! Thank you for coming with reason and the will to discuss! I do have a video coming up with the capabilities of my new (mobile) setup. Which, obviously I think is awesome and a breath of fresh air! Very happy stems are implemented everywhere now! Is my mobile setup the future? It is for me. But maybe not for a ton of DJs, which is ok! I'm really happy and convenient with this, and I just like sharing that feeling with you. Just like how emails are more convenient than sending actual letters. It's up to the user to decide to use it or not : )
I completely get your point. Personally, I stick with ENGINE DJ (For the moment I don't have a big budget for DJ gear so I just have a Numark Mixstream Pro that already does the job well) since it's the best standalone gear to me. I feel more secure with standalone even if I mixed with a computer before without having any major problem. Djay Pro AI is an excellent product but my main problem with it is that it needs a mobile device to work...and this device needs to be an Apple... I'm really disappointed to see that they focus on one brand only !
If you can’t endorse it, don’t force it. Too bad many in the music making space are hung up on vintage hardware. Thank you for being a voice for change and fun.
Well handled this. You can't please everyone. Theres people probably still scoffing that you don't use vinyl anymore. Use the best gear thats available for your intended outcome. At one point in my life I was using Traktor with timecode cds sometimes timecode vinyl. A mixture of CD's and usb, records on turntables, and the kitchen sink for effects.
I know Laidback Luke for decades, and he has always been searching for the new developments his total career! He was the first DJ using in ear phones, first using Cdj's! I remember all big DJ'S hated him for changing Vinyl to Cdjs! Again i think he will change it all again!
I love this! I made a similar switch 5 years ago to Algoriddim djay Pro AI after nearly a decade using Traktor. I’m all for innovation, creativity and keeping an open mind within this craft.
Happy to see a EDM DJ for Reloop. They have for sometime set a new standard for DVS and vinyl players. Last few years has mostly been Scratch DJs. Good to see them broaden the spectrum. Been a Reloop fan for years with a RMX90 and 2x RP8000mk2. Hopefully I get to try the elite mixer but, money is a factor. Hope Reloop gives you the opportunity to try out their club mixer RMX95. Curious about that one.
Yes sir! An RMX95 should be on it's way to me soon to try and test. I'm sorry to read about the money factor. And it's true, and shoot maybe I should mention that, how some of the top tier Scratch DJs are with Reloop! The EDM world is oblivious.
@@laidbackluke Relooop brings the best of two worlds. The old school turntable feeling and The modern digital solution. Looking forward on more content from you in The future.
Been a DJay user since probably 2015 and proAI since its incarnation. Now using stems and a lot of the cool features that i never thought I’d use even as mainly a wedding and party DJ and former musician. I love the App and the ease of use and way to create set lists and practice on your lap while watching TV. And then there’s all the other things your iPad/iphone can do besides 😂 Great video LBL 👏
Really inspiering to hear how you still work with djing after all those years! Really easy to get laidback when you have an well estabished name in the industry 🤩 all the best 🥰
I always loved music and I never had the balls to start dj'ing out of being so unfamiliar with how it all worked. I didn't have access to gear and didn't wanna buy an entire set up not knowing how i'd actually make out with it after trying. I came across the djay app and it lit the fire. Years later im doing gigs, recording mixes and having an awesome time with it. I don't blame you one bit for trying new things even if it's not popular. The future of dj'ing in my opinion isn't only with what you're saying but also starting to happen more often in VR....once the mixed reality technology takes off where you can see your equipment better, then things are really gonna change and you'll see even more people like myself get into the art. The proof is in your craft though, there's no need to explain every move you make. I've been a big fan for a long time
It’s been a while since I have DJ’d but you’re such an inspiration I definitely want to get back into it! I love your authenticity man. Hope to see you in Vegas again soon
10 minutes for an answer just to say the Denon contact ended, I am now with Reloop and DJay Pro.
Thanks for the shoutout! It's great to see you're always developing your set-up and embracing new technology!
A true artist is always hungry for new things. You are a real one.
Perfect politically correct answer. Being that you yourself is a Brand Ambassador to Denon DJ maybe you can make sense as to his reasoning for leaving. He claims he wanted Denon to implement Stems but they didn't want to go that route yet as soon as he leaves they announce Stems Beta for Prime 4+ which means it must've been already in the works.
@ethanLeo: That being said by another Denon lover like you , mate that makes you a true artist too.
Miss you Ethan! There's a reason I put you in the video with the Prime 4 showcase. Hope all is good with you. Thank you so much for the amazing compliment!
@@laidbackluke Let's say that lately I'm not at my best and I no longer follow social media as much as I used to. But every now and then I come to see what the great Luke is doing. I send you a big virtual hug.
Noooo,laidbackluke ha lasciato Denon? Un male…… EthanLeo tu sei rimasto nel team Denon?😮💨😮💨😮💨
I felt your enthusiasm in this video. Always keep innovating and inspiring, Luke! Your honesty and love for DJing are inspiring! I'm sure that no matter what gear you use, you'll always be at the forefront and even the bleeding edge of innovation. Thanks for always pushing the art of DJing :)
Yeah, this felt really honest and not sponsored at all... 😂
carlo is just as cringe as Luke… speaks for the whole „DJ“ branch, just paid shills and self-exposers…
I love that you're so willing to multi-platform. It means that you can pull up into any venue, in any situation and, still be able to ignite the dance floor. The crowd doesn't care about how you pull off your mix, only other DJ's do.
Yep..DJs nowandays put to much attention to gear / tools - becoming hardware purists and to little to the point : which is make crowd danceing :) Im happy than Laidback Luke has curage to talk openly about it.
THE SPONSORSHIP DEAL CAME TO AN END BASICALLY...
Yes… so let’s trash them and just talk good about the new deal 🤣
Just mental isn't it. How "managed" was that little speech! Oops there's a set of decks behind me so we'd better cover that in the vid as well. Wow. Doing with an app is not innovative its a step backwards. IMO obviously I aint the law of DJ world!
@@willpolr understand not hating on luke, but DJing is a biz like any other. I just don't buy into the mystique of the DJing world like everyone says buy pioneer they are the standard... Well to me standard means generic...
@@AnonIllumi I kinda am hating on him to be honest. I hate it when people are unauthentic and desperately try to appear authentic. It’s laughable.
I agree though it’s a business. I also think the best businesses are authentic, but we all know honesty isn’t profitable.
@@AnonIllumi I’m not a fan boy of any equipment other than A&H mixers. Pioneer has never been anything to me. CDJs I can dig but they aren’t all that. And their mixers are horrible.
As a fellow DJ EDM Guy I respect you so much for the transparency and keeping it real Luke!
As a past Product Manager for Reloop DJ in Canada, I was always excited to see you teasing the use of Reloop products like the Mixtour and was patiently waiting for the day you jumped onto their gear officially. I've dealt with artist agreements before and many people don't realize that it isn't about money for artists like you. It always end up being about the craft and the art itself.
Are reloop going to develop media players i remember the RMP4 i like that industrial look a current rmp5 would be sick and if marketed correctly would have a good competitive space .
@@mixx_factory It's been a year since I've left that role, so I can not comment or give any valuable info regarding Reloop's future
give us a reloop elite with a built in screen and some cool fx toggle switches...
@Natale_Luca_98 respect that. I appreciated that. Good luck in your endeavors.
Yes sir! Thank you for putting that in here. My journey with Reloop has only just begun! There will be plenty more videos on the way where I'll highlight them : )
As Armin said last week on ADE workshop: it’s not about the kitchen, it’s about the chef. Si literally it doesn’t matter what setup a DJ have, it’s about his ability to play at the max at any kind of equipment
Luke's vision is unmatched
The vlog of Vlogs! I know Luke now some years and also can say, when there is a Dj who you can trust its Luke. He's always going his way and is not jumping on trends. He keeps it real and is doing what real djs do, try new things and evolve as an artist and do what that you love !
I think it doesn't really matter on which gear you play as long as you love it.
Thanks Luke for keeping it real like that
Thank you very much Yannick. You said it right on the last sentence, "it doesn't really matter on which gear you play as long as you love it". This is so true!
Luke is as real as they come. Always providing valuable insight about the industry. I'm getting my music signed by labels now and Luke's vlogs have helped me a lot to get to this point in my music career.
I'm so happy to read this, keep up! The best, but possibly also the worst, is yet to come for you. I say that with love and care, so you can brace yourself and pull through. I want people to succeed! Thanks a lot!
This is why I look up to you Luke you the real deal and you been in the game for a while💯
Keep pushing boundaries, @Laidback Luke. Thank you for sharing.
always keeping it real, love it
Love the honesty! 👏🏻
I like the way you think about the change in the art of DJing by not getting stuck to just one style/direction
I will make a video about that in the future too. It will be more like a question as to why the majority of the EDM DJs are stuck on this one setup, while there's actually so much more out there!
@@laidbackluke being the same age as you and got back into DJing a few years ago it hit me hard in what direction to go in go back to using my 1200 and vinyl or go the cdj way but I choose to go traktor stems something different but now gone to cdj as traktor had lost its way.
Luke, you are the most humble artist with so much compassion in relating your experiences and care for everyone else. God bless you.
I knew you've been in the business for a long time Luke, but it still blew my mind how you casually talked about spearheading the first CDJs and the move from Vinyl, and are now using an iPhone to play stadium gigs. You're an absolute legend and I'm so glad and thankful you do these videos and pass on your knowledge and insights. Thank you!
I appreciate your honesty and positive outlook, Luke. Keep being yourself, playing on what works for you, and pushing music forward.
Keep pushing Luke! you don't bounce around but you move the industry forward. go go.
Thank you Luke for making this video. Yes I do get that change is hard sometimes to accept but one needs to adapt in today's market and you have always been ahead of time so I trust you.
It took me a while to realize this while there was a surge in digital djing... but all that matters is what comes out of the speakers. The crowd doesnt care what you dj with or how you do it. The only people who care are other djs. And I love my fellow djs, but I dont dj for other djs. I dj to entertain crowds. So, if it sounds good coming out of the speakers, DO IT!
I love love love this Jeff, ain't that the truth!
If they only cared about what came out of the speakers, then there would be no need for the dj at all. The more we move away from the human element of djing, the faster we make ourselves obsolete.
As an old DJ who's following all the latest tech innovaions but working in a not-so economically vibrant market and still using and loving my 12 year old Denon equipment I SALUTE YOU for not taking for granted the positio you have in the industry and not letting a false sense of "brand loyalty" determine your trajectory as an artist,
If it was economically viable for me I would be costantly trying to upgrade to the latest tech that suits my style of playing and use what works for me irrespective of the brand, as long as it has a reputation for being of a good build quality.
Keep on being true to your craft. You coninue to inspire many.
L's Up!
I have my old denon mc 2000 deck and I still rock it. But yep playing with a mouse is a method I use at times too now days :) I used my mouse for many years in my work environment. Any deck is beaten up alrdy by ms office app lol. Its a real deal.
I really appreciate this comment sir, thank you so much!
Your an awesome DJ and a real DJ. It can be said you don’t follow trends. You help push the industry forward . Thank you for keeping us informed with all you do. And for keeping crowds in good moods with your awesome skills!
Good on you for doing what you feel is right!
You're one of the best in the game! We'll always follow you, no matter which hardware/software partner you choose. We trust your judgment. Onward and upward!
He said the same thing at Tomorrowland Academy. Great inspiration for all of us
Thank you so much Erick! Ha ha and I will keep on saying it. In a few weeks I'll finally do a video about the setup I spoke to you guys about : )
I'm so glad I watched this video. It is real eye-opener -- made me think really hard about the future. Thanks, LaidbackLuke!!
Thank you thank you thank you... for keeping true to your art, for all the knowledge and experience you share... true legend here
What a video!!! Thanks. I absolutely agree with you about using our phones to DJ. Continue the great work, and sharing your journey of the art of teaching.
I have Pioneer CDJ, Denon mixer and Reloop neon, with Virtual DJ. It isn't about the brands but choosing your equipment for your needs and DJ style.
I think that you make choices based off on what makes sense overall. Decade after decade you decide to move forward. Great work Luke such an inspiration.
Forget the haters, be true to you, and the real ones will recognise and respond.
Respect from Cornwall, UK, Luke! 🤍
You are One of and if not THE most humble musician out there.
LOVE your music and your DJing is always next level.
Love that you take those comments and turn it into a learning teachable moment.
You are the best Luke and always will be !
Keep it Laidback and Salute ! 🫡
Thank you so much for this reply and thank you for the support always!
You using DJ Pro AI on Denon gear instead of Engine... you're putting Denon in a rough spot. It's a Conflict of interest. So you leave Denon because you wanted stems, they declined to do stems, you left & once you leave they implement stems on a standalone...doesn't add up. You don't just code stem separation into Engine overnight. If stems was your priority then why choose the software that literally has the worst stem separation? Too many artifacts & they haven't refined it since. Denon's stems is still in Beta & comparable, if not better.
Relying on an external device ie phone/tablet/laptop vs a standalone media player is a step backwards
Looking forward, to taking this journey🚀with you.
Ride the WAVE of innovation, well done✌
Man I love this guy. He reminds me why I fell in love with electronic music the first time I heard it at age 12.
Woah I’m speechless Luke, The Idea Of CHANGE Even In Our Everyday DJing Equipment Is Something I Never Thought Of As A Gen Z DJ 🙏🏻 Much Love & Gratitude For Opening Our Minds More Each & Every Day Through Vlogs Like These Sifu Lucas! ❤️
Good and honest video about your journey. Reloop another up and coming innovative company. Let's wait and see
Seriously, I love you. You are always 100% real. I do miss you doing your amazing work on Pioneer, but you need to be happy about the gear you use. Big props to you. I have so much respect for you! Thank you for being authenticly you!
LOVE. I absolutely back the ideology of this. Always search for what you love and continue to evolve.
I love your realism in this vid. Awesome, awesome stuff.
Luke's always innovating and, more importantly, open to change. I love all the companies he's worked with so far, and am thrilled for his next move!
So nice, always open minded for new development. Love it.
You actually have a point, keeping mind open to changes is what makes a person forever young
Yes, I feel the point here. I am also pushing into a direction, most people don't like. But this is where I'm headed at and I don't care.
@laidbackluke Loads of RESPECT for musicians like you who always evolve in ur craft and constantly keep trying new products to enhance your live sets, music production & in turn make music lovers appreciate & love your work even more 🙌
People complain about DJs switching gear or making new endorsement with DJ brand like it have an impact on their choice. Just because Luke is with Reloop now doesn't make your "old" Denon or Pioneer setup is obsolete (even if you're still using a CDJ 1000 or a Denon DNS-3700). You don't have to follow what your favorite DJ does or even buy your setup from just one brand. You also can have different "need" than your favorite DJ, even if you want to do the same thing like he does. You can do stem mixing like Luke on Serato or VDJ, scratch like A-Trak on a Pioneer controller or Denon vinyl (you'll need a lot of training anyway, no matter the setup), you can use your phone with Traktor DJ, there's no one way to do what we do, and it always been that way (even when Technics was the only option, it wasn't - but it was the more convenient).
Your personal dream setup can be 2 Reloop RP8000m2 with Phase, 2 Denon SC6000M and a Pioneer V10 in the middle (with an Inofader as crossfader), all connected to a laptop with VDJ 2023, and still using Engine or Rekordbox on the side for when you play on your friend setup (that's my dream setup btw, so don't hesitate to make some donation, Luke if you reading this and don't know what to do with those Denon ;) ).
Also, the choice Luke or any other DJ to be affiliated with a brand is his own choice, and doesn't change the way people enjoy his performance. They're professional, so they know what they do, how to do it, and how to make it work.
(also Luke, next meeting with Reloop, tell them to do a 4 channel mixer oriented for scratch, with a real crossfader and pedal fx, I can't be the only DJ who want to have the battle setup with a 4 channels mixer :) )
Hi Luke, speaking from your heart and feelings BRAVO !!! ❤❤❤🤟🤟🤟
I ditched the 1200 mk2s in 1989 for the Technics SL-P1200 and two years later I was using Denon DN2000F by 2003 I went digital. First with PCDJ Red and then the same year Traktor Dj Studio, without a controller using a mouse and splitting the computer’s headphone output into deck 1 and deck 2 into a pa mixer that allowed me to have the same mono output from each deck on both left and right output of the mixer. Cue was through the solo so it was basic from there. Having played with the Denon first allowed me to see the software gui as playing in a two deck denon so no big change there except now the music was in the laptop. By 2008 I started using my 1200s again with Serato Scratch Live and using turntables again felt like riding a bike. I don’t do clubs anymore but at home I have my vinyl setup and still enjoy playing my records the way I started which keeps me in my toes and mixing by ear without any software crutch. I’ve seen many djs from way back that since came back with controllers and feel very cocky but when presented with turntables and true vinyl you see their hands shaking out of fear, the crutch has destroyed their confidence in skills they had. So I still have different controllers I enjoy playing with, akai amx/afx, pioneer dj ddj1000, ableton push 2 but I won’t ever let my turntables and vinyl go. Forgot to say, my journey started with belt drive turntables and disco music with human drummers that are not metronome perfect by any stretch. Thinking of buying me a pair of SL-B1 s like I had.
As far as I'm concerned, a DJ should always stay true to himself/herself (like you have always done, Luke). There is no such thing as the "best piece of gear." Just the best piece of gear for YOU and your style of performing... and since your style is always growing and evolving, it only makes sense that you venture into new gear and technology. Thanks for keeping it real, brother!
Laidback Luke you’ve always been one of my favorite DJs of all time ever since I first saw you play at EDC10 , love that you had such a definitive answer and it not only addresses your larger fan base audience but it’s meant to inform the others on what it means to keep true to your character and your style without it becoming about money or a deal. Truly always great to know your idols are indeed who they want to be. Just started DJing and my goal is to be anywhere as good and as technical as you are, both on vinyl and cdjs! Going to be playing before you one day! 🙌🏼
Dang Luke you're the reason I even dare to touch the Decks. May there be no limit to your creativity!
Change is hard for a lot of people. I went from DJing in the 90's on Technics, to adding 2 5000m in the setup. I get where people come from on serato and these new players feel like cheating the old craft. This is the evolution of the tools available. Use it for what it is, not as a focus point on the world changing around you. Be creative and use all the tools available to you to have fun and keep the crowd pumping.
DJ Pro AI is amazing. I'm looking forward for a 4 channel controller to plug into it with 6 physical knobs on each channel for High, Mid, Low (as usual) plus Vocals, Instruments and Beats.
Ideally there would be 2 decks switchable to another deck each like the Denon players.
True words . Always look for the new .
I hope people respect your decision and understand that their comments can impact your mood. Thank you for explaining this and I personally assumed that this was your reasoning especially when the idea of DJing with an app is pretty revolutionary.
Yeah, I hope that people respect each other’s opinions on what equipment that they use because at the end of the day. We need to use stuff that works for our needs and handle the type of gigs that we each are doing.
Dude Luke! Your Absolutely amazing! Always have been.. always will! Stay healthy my friend!
The new technology is what makes it so fun and exciting! Super excited to give this app a try
Great video. Innovation is sharing and believing. Change will always come hard for some. Artistic approaches have to evolve.
Well said. I'm with you. Seams like we were doing the same things over the years although I do not know you personally. I started with vinyl in the 80's. Went with CDJ's in the 90's and now I'm all digital even though I'm now retired and just a bedroom DJ. I try and have all brands and try different software as well. Embrace the future and leave the past behind. Freedom is the best gift given other than life and you don't need to answer to anyone. Keep being you.
Nice one Luke - always be authentic. Inspirational.
Summary of a very talented but money-driven brand ambassador (with unfortunately questionable integrity) who has bet on the wrong horse for the last 8 years. I am very sorry Luke, I used to look up to you but using a knock-off of AKAI's 10 year-old modular controller in front of 60K+ people with a 6 inch iPhone (just because you "liked the idea") is disrespectful towards the craft and the crowd in my book.
Heck yeah bro, stay innovating!
My only gripe with djay ai has been the fact that it’s not as easy to plug in your usb to an iPad or phone for example and have it work seamlessly. Tracks won’t load as quick or at all. Or djay ai won’t even recognize my usb. All good tho for now. Still cool software.
I grew up listening to do mixtapes… and those days djs were respected for the music they would source.
The a point come where it was about the music a dj had and what they did with them.
Now it looks like it will be who has the best app or what AI does the job best.
I love technology, and I have been a fan of your work since the mid/late nineties… but if I saw you ‘DJing’ from a phone I can’t say it would garner respect.
Sure it is cool to be able to play around on a phone, but that is not the same experience as mixing on hardwares (especially with an ai running the show) and I think you know it.
It is not a progression it is a tangent.
..respect for your honest opinion!!! I started deejaying in 1987 and I'v been to all the transitions haha, we were so happy when we saw the first cdj500 and 1000...we were just happy kids with toys...regards
Good for you man!
For years I was a successful drummer and I went through 3 different sponsor brands, each change was for a different reason. Nobody batted an eyelid because it's normal for musicians to be endorsed. The DJ world is rife with tribalism some positive and some negative, but equipment tribalism is the siliest of them all.
Big up to Laidback Luke, L's up. He's seeing it for what it is.
Thank you for saying this Luke. I took a step out of DJING for a bit, but you reminded me of why I love it so much. Because I like innovation too. DJ controllers made DJing accessible for me when I got started. Soon phones will make it really accessible.
Thank you for the honesty, and sharing your thoughts. I am glad to hear that there was nothing really negative about any of your brand experiences in the past. I feel people get to blind by brand loyalty and miss out on things that could be better because of it. I am currently in the Denon camp and have no ill will towards you or anyone who decides to jump brands. The important part is not the gear you use but how you use your gear and if you can use this new setup better than the old then you would have been dumb not to switch.
Congratulationss, and well done for sticking true to yourself, I know it's not easy at your level Lucas, so BIG respect.......and stay true......
You deserve so much respect for for this RESPECT!!! 🙏 ❤
mad love and respect Luke! appreciate the honesty and your drive and looking ahead!
Thank you for being honest about things, Luke! Appreciate it!
Huge respect for the straight up & honest answers. I can honestly relate to this video. I get so excited whenever new tech is released, I couldn't imagine being held back by a contract of some sort. You have to stick with what keeps you excited & creative. Reloop are innovative & make fantastic gear & DjayPro is getting better all the time too. I can see why you changed course. Hopefully we get to see a collab with yourself & DjAngelo rocking the Reloops in the near future!!
And now I guess you should switch again, because djay pro and Virtual DJ came out with stems on the same day 3 years ago
But VDJ now has a stems engine (v2) that is 10x better - but the djay pro one still sounds like it did back in 2020
... and VDJ of course also works with all the Reloop gear
First of all, thank you for your sincerity, it is not something that everyone does.
I have always had you as a source of inspiration and after watching the video I better understand the decisions you have made.
When you changed to Denon and showed the improvements compared to Pionner, I immediately understood the reason for the change.
However, this decision to use your cell phone is still difficult for me to assimilate. I know perfectly well that the future is STEMs but I don't think the future is using a mobile app (small screen). In addition, STEMs are already being implemented in all software.
I think what has been missing is a video squeezing out all the capabilities of the new setup, because the little we have seen in videos of your festivals has seemed that you are now much more limited (this did not happen with Denon).
You mention the Pionner DJ Sounds video and I think that in terms of technique it is one of the best sets you have done. I understand that as a DJ at a festival the selection matters more and people don't look at the technique. Maybe you could do a set taking full advantage of your new setup and that way people will be more convinced.
I really appreciate this comment! Thank you for coming with reason and the will to discuss! I do have a video coming up with the capabilities of my new (mobile) setup. Which, obviously I think is awesome and a breath of fresh air! Very happy stems are implemented everywhere now! Is my mobile setup the future? It is for me. But maybe not for a ton of DJs, which is ok! I'm really happy and convenient with this, and I just like sharing that feeling with you. Just like how emails are more convenient than sending actual letters. It's up to the user to decide to use it or not : )
Always innovative.. keep up the strong work
I was curious why you switched and here is the answer! You're a boss.
I completely get your point. Personally, I stick with ENGINE DJ (For the moment I don't have a big budget for DJ gear so I just have a Numark Mixstream Pro that already does the job well) since it's the best standalone gear to me.
I feel more secure with standalone even if I mixed with a computer before without having any major problem. Djay Pro AI is an excellent product but my main problem with it is that it needs a mobile device to work...and this device needs to be an Apple... I'm really disappointed to see that they focus on one brand only !
Legend 📈📈📈📈
Do whatever you want Luke! Nobody owns you or your passion... Respect ❤
Thanks for your explanation sounds exciting luke 🎉
We love you bro! I bought Denons because of you and very happy with them still!
If you can’t endorse it, don’t force it.
Too bad many in the music making space are hung up on vintage hardware.
Thank you for being a voice for change and fun.
you're a true punk rocker, Luke! Love it
😅😅😅
Well handled this. You can't please everyone. Theres people probably still scoffing that you don't use vinyl anymore. Use the best gear thats available for your intended outcome. At one point in my life I was using Traktor with timecode cds sometimes timecode vinyl. A mixture of CD's and usb, records on turntables, and the kitchen sink for effects.
I know Laidback Luke for decades, and he has always been searching for the new developments his total career! He was the first DJ using in ear phones, first using Cdj's! I remember all big DJ'S hated him for changing Vinyl to Cdjs! Again i think he will change it all again!
Thank you Lars, I really appreciate this!
Thanks for all you do Luke!
I ain't mad at ya, brotha. Respect. 🙏🏻 💯
I love this! I made a similar switch 5 years ago to Algoriddim djay Pro AI after nearly a decade using Traktor. I’m all for innovation, creativity and keeping an open mind within this craft.
Altoriddim is a crash fest. I tried it as well but it was to unrelieable fot pro work. I am back at traktor
Happy to see a EDM DJ for Reloop. They have for sometime set a new standard for DVS and vinyl players. Last few years has mostly been Scratch DJs. Good to see them broaden the spectrum. Been a Reloop fan for years with a RMX90 and 2x RP8000mk2. Hopefully I get to try the elite mixer but, money is a factor. Hope Reloop gives you the opportunity to try out their club mixer RMX95. Curious about that one.
Yes sir! An RMX95 should be on it's way to me soon to try and test. I'm sorry to read about the money factor. And it's true, and shoot maybe I should mention that, how some of the top tier Scratch DJs are with Reloop! The EDM world is oblivious.
@@laidbackluke Relooop brings the best of two worlds. The old school turntable feeling and The modern digital solution. Looking forward on more content from you in The future.
Been a DJay user since probably 2015 and proAI since its incarnation. Now using stems and a lot of the cool features that i never thought I’d use even as mainly a wedding and party DJ and former musician.
I love the App and the ease of use and way to create set lists and practice on your lap while watching TV. And then there’s all the other things your iPad/iphone can do besides 😂
Great video LBL 👏
Really inspiering to hear how you still work with djing after all those years! Really easy to get laidback when you have an well estabished name in the industry 🤩 all the best 🥰
How the heck are you getting younger? What ever job you do in life you should embrace change.Thanks for the great content you put out.
I always loved music and I never had the balls to start dj'ing out of being so unfamiliar with how it all worked. I didn't have access to gear and didn't wanna buy an entire set up not knowing how i'd actually make out with it after trying. I came across the djay app and it lit the fire. Years later im doing gigs, recording mixes and having an awesome time with it. I don't blame you one bit for trying new things even if it's not popular. The future of dj'ing in my opinion isn't only with what you're saying but also starting to happen more often in VR....once the mixed reality technology takes off where you can see your equipment better, then things are really gonna change and you'll see even more people like myself get into the art. The proof is in your craft though, there's no need to explain every move you make. I've been a big fan for a long time
Love you bro! Such an influence for me ❤
It’s been a while since I have DJ’d but you’re such an inspiration I definitely want to get back into it! I love your authenticity man. Hope to see you in Vegas again soon
3:57 love the dot matrix printer with the tractor-feed paper under it :)
This was great to watch