I spoke to Jazzy Jeff earlier today about the controversy online surrounding the “auto scratch” features he designed for Pioneer’s brand-new beginner controller, the DDJ-SB3. In this exclusive interview with us here at Digital DJ Tips, Jazzy Jeff took the time to set the record straight and give his side of the story.
What do you think? Is it cool to have stuff like this on controllers, or is it – as some suggest – harming DJ culture? Please feel free to share your views below.




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