WirelessDJ
There are over 60 different scratch techniques (i.e., the "chirp," the "crab," the "baby scratch," the "orbit," etc.). Unless you're an aspiring turntablist, it's not important to know these different scratch techniques (especially if you're not playing hip hop).
Here are five general scratch tips:
1. Do not scratch over the words of songs;
2. Loud & excessive low-end scratching can damage the woofers and is annoying (especially in nightclubs);
3. Don't play the scratch louder than the song you're scratching over;
4. Unless it's expected by the crowd (i.e., you're a turntablist), don't over-scratch (it wears out the effect's novelty and you may appear to be showing off);
5. For new jocks, utilize specific tracks t are designed for scratching (i.e., lots of samples).
WirelessDJ
Here are five general scratch tips:
1. Do not scratch over the words of songs;
2. Loud & excessive low-end scratching can damage the woofers and is annoying (especially in nightclubs);
3. Don't play the scratch louder than the song you're scratching over;
4. Unless it's expected by the crowd (i.e., you're a turntablist), don't over-scratch (it wears out the effect's novelty and you may appear to be showing off);
5. For new jocks, utilize specific tracks t are designed for scratching (i.e., lots of samples).
WirelessDJ
Posted Tue 16 Sep 03 @ 12:52 am
djanoussa
can u give us a hint for the samp[les that we can scrtach on
Posted Tue 16 Sep 03 @ 5:42 pm
WirelessDJ
Here is what I have used...
1. Ultimix has a CD/Tracks that have tons of old school scratches (search the file sharing networks for Ultimix Scratch)
2. Pioneer was distributing a test CD at one of the DJ shows with many samples to show off their CDJ-1000 (good luck on finding this)
3. Mirage 2000 has Breakers Yard CD's Volumes 1, 2, and 3 (Search google for Mirage 2000 Breakers Yard)
Ideally you need a clean sample. Most scratch sources have blank space between the tracks so that you don't accidently start playing the next sample.
Play around! Maybe one day, virtual dj will be able to scratch with real vinyl?
1. Ultimix has a CD/Tracks that have tons of old school scratches (search the file sharing networks for Ultimix Scratch)
2. Pioneer was distributing a test CD at one of the DJ shows with many samples to show off their CDJ-1000 (good luck on finding this)
3. Mirage 2000 has Breakers Yard CD's Volumes 1, 2, and 3 (Search google for Mirage 2000 Breakers Yard)
Ideally you need a clean sample. Most scratch sources have blank space between the tracks so that you don't accidently start playing the next sample.
Play around! Maybe one day, virtual dj will be able to scratch with real vinyl?
Posted Tue 16 Sep 03 @ 6:48 pm
dj tone-a
WirelessDJ it sounds like ur a Dj Craze fan...i am(he's one of the baddest dj's alive)...i seen those tips in a dj magazine before given by dj craze himself which are really exellect tips for begging dj's who use turntables...can u do all or some of those scratches using the software?
Posted Wed 17 Sep 03 @ 2:20 am
apopsisdj
Hey Wireless, i was one of the best ''scratch'' djs in my
Country, and awarded for this (DMC DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS)
some years ago, now I'm ''digital'' dj like you, but also i'm
the dj and member of a hip-hop group
(and i scratch a lot for live and studio)
www.apopsis.8m.com for more info
My rule for scrathing is : there are no rules...
You can scratch almost everything, even with no records...
use your fingers to scratch the needle to produce sound
for example... if you do it right.
Imagination is the only needed...
As for the question if you can do it with software,
the answer is YES with final scratch and D-vinyl.
I hope Virtual Dj will follow...
I can tell you that i feel very happy to see products like
these.. It looks like a digital re-born of the vinyl,
and is almost the same like the re-born for analog studio
equipment, using the latest music production
software and plug-ins.
See Cubase, Reason, NI pro-52 / FM7 ... for example.
All these have the ANALOG look, feel, and ...SOUND
(i use many of these tools for production)
Have a nice day (or night) !
Country, and awarded for this (DMC DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS)
some years ago, now I'm ''digital'' dj like you, but also i'm
the dj and member of a hip-hop group
(and i scratch a lot for live and studio)
www.apopsis.8m.com for more info
My rule for scrathing is : there are no rules...
You can scratch almost everything, even with no records...
use your fingers to scratch the needle to produce sound
for example... if you do it right.
Imagination is the only needed...
As for the question if you can do it with software,
the answer is YES with final scratch and D-vinyl.
I hope Virtual Dj will follow...
I can tell you that i feel very happy to see products like
these.. It looks like a digital re-born of the vinyl,
and is almost the same like the re-born for analog studio
equipment, using the latest music production
software and plug-ins.
See Cubase, Reason, NI pro-52 / FM7 ... for example.
All these have the ANALOG look, feel, and ...SOUND
(i use many of these tools for production)
Have a nice day (or night) !
Posted Wed 17 Sep 03 @ 3:38 am
Superstom
Apopsis,
read this thread, maybe you're also interested
http://www.virtualdj.com/forum/display.html?topic=1511
Ewout
read this thread, maybe you're also interested
http://www.virtualdj.com/forum/display.html?topic=1511
Ewout
Posted Wed 17 Sep 03 @ 8:57 pm
apopsisdj
I have read it already, and agree...
thanks anyway
George.
thanks anyway
George.
Posted Fri 19 Sep 03 @ 4:11 am
djanoussa
i am new in scratching so i would like a hint on what u scratch not what u scratch on and can i get a link that i can download that
Posted Fri 19 Sep 03 @ 5:45 pm
Liamalone
What aboot the "chirp"? sounds lively
tell me more
Later,
Liam
tell me more
Later,
Liam
Posted Fri 19 Sep 03 @ 10:31 pm
WirelessDJ
Definition of Chirp Scratch - The chirp scratch is performed by fading the sound out with the crossfader as you push the record forward and fading the sound back in with the crossfader as you pull the record back. Done slowly the effect might not be too impressive, but done quickly and accurately, a chirp sounding scratch is the effect. While the concept is easy to understand, chirps are one of the hardest scratches to perfect with great speed and consistency
see more scratch terms here
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/s/j/sjd217/begin.htm
see more scratch terms here
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/s/j/sjd217/begin.htm
Posted Fri 19 Sep 03 @ 11:40 pm
Disco_InfernO
To Wireless dj
More definitions please!!!
More definitions please!!!
Posted Mon 22 Sep 03 @ 8:57 pm
Disco_InfernO
forget it i saw the definitions in the webpage you wrote
Thanks
Thanks
Posted Mon 22 Sep 03 @ 9:05 pm