In my 10 years of DJing I’ve never:
1. Used CDJs
2. DJed off of a flash drive. Computer only.

I can’t be the only one right?

imo the main benefit of CDJs is the portability of your sets via USB

other than that, a controller / laptop can move the crowd just the same. most sets just come down to loops, tempo shift, beat jumping, and cue points

lmk if this is blasphemous

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There’s something about the track search screen being integrated into the media controller itself. Keeps your eyes and hands focussed.

After getting used to CDJs, not having to look at a laptop screen feels liberating. Like you can get into a different kind of flow.

Not necessarily better but has its strengths.