James Hype Teases 16-Deck DJ Format: “Possibly We have Been Considering Too Small”

The chart-topping ‘Ferrari’ producer is growing an expanded DJ setup that locations him within the heart of a staggering 16 CDJs.

James Hype has teased an formidable DJ format, which seems to be constructed round 16 decks and a 360° configuration.

“Possibly we’ve been considering too small,” mentioned the chart-topping producer, who’s extensively considered probably the most technically expert DJs within the dance music scene.

Nobody can actively combine 16 tracks without delay with two arms, so the decks would in all probability work like sections of an orchestra. A handful would seemingly carry full tracks whereas Hype makes use of the remaining to load loops, samples and vocal acapellas able to drop in, form of like streams connecting to a river. The craft would lie in deciding, on the fly, which of these 16 alerts truly hits the audio system.

Hype shunned saying particular particulars in regards to the format, like whether or not it’s a one-off stage construct or one thing he plans to tackle tour. He’s, nevertheless, excited in regards to the viability of the idea.

“This could be one of the best concept I’ve ever had,” Hype added. “Or probably the most pointless.”

The format is apropos of Hype, a showman perpetually looking for a stage setup advanced sufficient to lastly take a look at his limits.

“There have been a couple of intervals in my life the place I’ve achieved the factor I all the time needed,” Hype informed us in an interview final summer season. “I acquired there and I spotted I used to be already over it. I needed the following factor.”

You may watch Hype’s teaser beneath.