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In this exclusive interview, legendary turntablist DJ Woody shares the inside story behind the creation of the revolutionary Vestax Controller One turntable.
Developed in collaboration with DJ Woody in 2003, the Controller One allowed DJs to pitch records up and down in precise musical increments, taking turntablism to new melodic heights. However, only around 50 units were ever produced.
DJ Woody reveals how his passion for advancing the musicality of turntables led him to push Vestax to create new tools for turntablists. He talks about sending Vestax his own turntable designs and ideas, and being brought into the development process with the company in Japan.
He also explains the unique features of the Controller One, how he had to completely reinvent his process to learn to play it, and why it never quite caught on commercially. DJ Woody shares an enlightening perspective on how trying to make the turntable too much like a traditional instrument actually removed some of the magic.
Overall, this is an insightful look into the history of turntablism and DJ Woody's influential role in pioneering new turntable technology. Whether you're a DJ, producer, or just love music tech and history, don't miss this rare glimpse behind the scenes.
Links:
djkippax.com/ - My site showing off my scratch and DJ'ing skills. Free hip hop and oldschool mixes available as mp3 & flac downloads
www.woodwurkre... - DJ Woody's site and merc.