My VCI-400 got stolen...
My VCI-400 got stolen... Posted on: 24.06.2012 by Leighann Kashat After probably the best gig Iv'e ever played at, hope DJTT will have any in stock while I wait for my insurance company's descicion | |
| Jimmy Devree 27.06.2012 | You are soo dead on with this bro... back in 2002 I had a steady gig downtown spinning fri and sat evening
s. Saturday evening
s weren't a problem because it was a house-electro evening
. But Friday evening
s was hip-hop and it was a pretty ghetto type crowd. Not that I have anything against any kind or type of people but if you have djed in club venues then you know obviously know different music brings different crowds and unfortunately not every one comes to have a good time and go home. There are people that go out with the sole purpose of causing trouble. Well friday evening
s being what it was... I had a couple of my cd cases stolen (this was when I was spinning on cdjs now I use 1200s with macbook pro). But it got soo bad that soon enough there were individuals waiting to rob me not just from my cd cases but now these assholes wanted my whole set-up. My boys would be with me most of the time but there was times when I was alone... well either way I ended up having to carry my glock me because it wasn't safe at all. In the long run I ended up just giving the evening
to some one else the money just wasn't worth ending up in any kind of bad situation. I'm not going to loose my life because of some ones ignorance.
Originally Posted by Bhajan
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| Golden Faubert 26.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Lilja
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| Leighann Kashat 26.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Bhajan
Good news however! I'm now borrowing a 17" MBP from my work and my traktor collection is exactly as it was on my old computer, which is great because now I just need to order a new VCI-400, however, I can't bring it to gigs for obvious reasons, so I guess I have to make some rehersals on regular CDJ's whenever I have access to it! |
| Leighann Kashat 25.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by tekki
The following morning, we headed back to check if our gear was working again, only to discover that EVERYTHING, (including what remained of our booze that we left in a fridge) except for the speakers, was missing. We asked all the guests, called all local cab drivers with no success other than to come to the conclusion that our gear had been stolen. So how did they break in? All we know is that some girl at the party (who lived in the area and had access to the barn) posted an instagram pic on her friends playing with our gear and most likely forgot to lock the barn after themseleves when they where done... |
| Random X 25.06.2012 | Sorry to hear that, Lilja, but basically what fitly asked....
Originally Posted by fitzyp
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| Leighann Kashat 24.06.2012 | After probably the best gig Iv'e ever played at, hope DJTT will have any in stock while I wait for my insurance company's descicion |
| Bessie Larr 02.07.2012 | Small upside, it's the EGE and there aren't a ton of those around. If you really look I bet it'll pop up somewhere. |
| Petio Petev 28.06.2012 | Good luck with the insurance, personally I believe you've got a tough fight to get a payout. Insurance companies usually like things to locked away either in a car boot or a private residence, physically removed from you (mugged), or as with DJ insurance in the clubs store cupboard. A barn sounds dodgy and insecure. Good luck. My advice in future is wherever u go... your gear goes with u, never leave it, the vci is something to be envious of and it's expensive. Say no more. Whatever you do don't say you where working...it was all just fun. unless you have got professional DJ insurance cover. |
| Joya Masi 27.06.2012 | This is pretty tragic man, I know how you feel as I've had shit stolen several times from the DJ booth, including (a) a tonium pacemaker (b) wires/cables and (c) expensive booze (which is not SO bad). Now I make sure to pack my stuff and lock it away as soon as I finish my set. Can't be too careful... |
| Jimmy Devree 27.06.2012 | I feel for you and your misfortune... I hope everything works out for you in the long run and trust in Jah that whoever did this to you will have their karma coming back to them sooner or later. Just move forward stay positive. |
| Jimmy Devree 27.06.2012 | You are soo dead on with this bro... back in 2002 I had a steady gig downtown spinning fri and sat evening
s. Saturday evening
s weren't a problem because it was a house-electro evening
. But Friday evening
s was hip-hop and it was a pretty ghetto type crowd. Not that I have anything against any kind or type of people but if you have djed in club venues then you know obviously know different music brings different crowds and unfortunately not every one comes to have a good time and go home. There are people that go out with the sole purpose of causing trouble. Well friday evening
s being what it was... I had a couple of my cd cases stolen (this was when I was spinning on cdjs now I use 1200s with macbook pro). But it got soo bad that soon enough there were individuals waiting to rob me not just from my cd cases but now these assholes wanted my whole set-up. My boys would be with me most of the time but there was times when I was alone... well either way I ended up having to carry my glock me because it wasn't safe at all. In the long run I ended up just giving the evening
to some one else the money just wasn't worth ending up in any kind of bad situation. I'm not going to loose my life because of some ones ignorance.
Originally Posted by Bhajan
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| Golden Faubert 26.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Lilja
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| Leighann Kashat 26.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by Bhajan
Good news however! I'm now borrowing a 17" MBP from my work and my traktor collection is exactly as it was on my old computer, which is great because now I just need to order a new VCI-400, however, I can't bring it to gigs for obvious reasons, so I guess I have to make some rehersals on regular CDJ's whenever I have access to it! |
| Brenna Welbes 26.06.2012 | I'd be looking at "some girl" and "her friends". Just sayin'... |
| Ned Somerset 25.06.2012 | ouch. I would be devastated. Im always worried about stuff like that when im doing house party gigs. Too many drunk people and not enough security or any at that. I ended up buying a bunch of laptop locks and most of my gear has the locking slot on it including the vci400ege and maschine. Even when I'm playing I have all my stuff chained down to the booth. Just incase some twat comes and grabs something and books it. As soon as im done, everything goes back into its bags and into my locked vehicle then I continue partying on. You did lock the barn though so obviously somebody had the intention to get your gear. Keep an eye out. Im sure somebody will mention that so and so "bought" some sick new gear. Call all the pawn shops within a 100km radius and report what was stolen to them. Post some pics of the gear on facebook and let people know it was stolen from you. Facebook is pretty good for getting the word around about musical instruments being stolen. |
| Leighann Kashat 25.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by tekki
The following morning, we headed back to check if our gear was working again, only to discover that EVERYTHING, (including what remained of our booze that we left in a fridge) except for the speakers, was missing. We asked all the guests, called all local cab drivers with no success other than to come to the conclusion that our gear had been stolen. So how did they break in? All we know is that some girl at the party (who lived in the area and had access to the barn) posted an instagram pic on her friends playing with our gear and most likely forgot to lock the barn after themseleves when they where done... |
| Random X 25.06.2012 | Sorry to hear that, Lilja, but basically what fitly asked....
Originally Posted by fitzyp
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| Brenna Welbes 25.06.2012 | My heart goes out to you man. Honestly. You guys, everyone, PLEASE be careful and be aware that there are unscrupulous and degenerate SOB's who specifically go to clubs and venues for the sole purpose of walking off with your gear when you turn your head for five seconds. However, if this does happen, you can at least take solace in the fact that Karma is the law of the universe. What goes around, most assuredly comes around. |
| Ned Somerset 24.06.2012 | how did it get stolen? from a gig? somebody break into your house? |
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