there's definitely a certain amount of resentment among DJ's toward using live .. ive noticed a few things though:
DJs that dont really produce or write music are the most opposed. it seems to be because they are very protective of thier 'status' as someone who has learned how to beatmatch records or CDR's together back to back in a set.
ie i think the harder it was for them to learn, the more value they attach to the skill. so if something comes along that removes that one bit of the equation, they feel like you're 'cheating' because its such a manly thing to be able to beatmatch
strange, but true. also - for some, DJing is the 'coolest' thing the know how to do. so if someone comes along with something that they cant do, it puts thier coolness in doubt. so theyre are afraid of it.
if someone produces or writes music, they know what live really is already so they have a good idea what you're doing, and think its rad for the most part.
in general: imo the more you get your hands off the mouse, and use midi controllers to get your hands free, the more likely people are going to be mystified by what you're doing and think its a cool thing.
but i think bottom line: whats coming out of the speakers is most important, do some things people havent heard in quite that way and do it really well, and everyone starts changing thier mind
thiers a lot of tradition and protectiveness in all of it, it takes some balls to go out there and pioneer, i have a lot of respect for people that are doing it.
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