Albums Quote by Tiesto
“I played a lot of acetates at the end of my vinyl period - I used to make tracks and get them pressed in four or five days - but the quality was always so bad and they would skip all the time. The vinyl days for me are over. I still buy vinyl, but only albums, and just to play. For DJing, vinyl is a nightmare.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: DJ Talk, 2015
He reflects on moving from making acetate records to buying vinyl only for listening, finding vinyl impractical for DJing due to poor quality and skipping.
In simple terms: He stopped making acetate records because they were low quality and hard to use for DJing.
Key Takeaway
Accept vinyl’s limits and focus on listening.
Themes
music production
technology
artistic evolution
Mood
nostalgic
pragmatic
Type
reflective
practical
When to use this quote
- personal hobby
- club performance
- record collecting
- studio work
Key Concepts
audio fidelity
creative workflow
Questions to Reflect On
- Will you choose convenience over analog warmth?
- How does format affect your creative process?
A Different Perspective
Vinyl still offers tactile joy despite technical drawbacks.
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