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Blue Frequency
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 Posted - 2004/01/09 : 01:10:04
Any advice for a novice? Main thing is how to keep the needle from jumping without putting too much weight on the record, what areas are good for scratching and how to work that crossfader so slick?
On a note, Im using a PCV-175 mixer so the way the fader fades is not choice for scratching.
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milo
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Posted - 2004/01/09 : 02:22:54
just be gentle on the record, it's more fader movement in scartching then record movement, so just get a good touch to move around the record comfortablely and it won't skip. and moving the fader is all in the thumb, use it kind of like a rubber band, push across with your index or middle or ring (depending on what you're doing) finer and have the thump pushed against it to "snap" it back. you should feel as if your fingers are pushing against the fader when you're making the cuts and the thumb puts it back over to the channel you're scratching from. you can also use the volume fader on the chanell with your samples, it's the same premise. not sure what you mean for good areas to scratch, if you mean of a tune, go buy a scratch record =P
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silver
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Posted - 2004/01/09 : 02:24:40
Vocals generally are the best to scratch, pick up a scratch record, any of these should do:
http://shop.happyhardcore.com/
As for the crossfader, it's practise.
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Blue Frequency
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Posted - 2004/01/09 : 02:32:39
thanks for the info.
i had no idea you had scratch records for sale here 
shows how much i pay attention
you should definitly put up clips of the samples if possible.
think ill buy a few things tonight.
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Edited by - Blue Frequency on 2004/01/09 02:35:50 |
jimnicricket
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Posted - 2004/01/09 : 02:40:52
w-d-40 ^-^ that will make it slide ....unless you have an optical fader .... then don't use it .....or you will ruin your mixer/
I keep my anti skate on 0
tone arm weight at (3.5 ish)
. , as you move the needle back and fourth, you create patterns that compliments the song(s) you're scratching over.
general scratch tips:1. Do not scratch over the words of songs (particularly songs with female vocals happyhardcore );
2. Loud & excessive low-end scratching annoying a little goes a long way .
;3. Don't play the scratch louder than the song you're scratching over!!!!!!;
;4. For new djs utilize scratch records that are designed for scratching (i.e., lots of samples). Scratch records are usually made with a better grade of vinyl (such as "regrind") and are less likely to become damaged. sample records rock ..there is nothing like a long tone to learn with. it is like heaven .
don't hold the fader tap it .
-wax paper under your slip matt... trace you slip matt on a peice of wax paper cut it out place underslipmatt your slimatt should glid a little better
-find a friend who knows how and make them show you!
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Blue Frequency
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Posted - 2004/01/09 : 03:22:37
i think i've covered all those tips on every website ive checked out  but thanks though 
if there is anything else you can think of post it, all help is welcome.
oh and some of the jumping may be due to my tables...gemini xl500.
techs are on their way, i just need to get a steady job before i make the investment
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CandyAss
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Posted - 2004/01/09 : 05:47:24
quote:
Originally posted by the_fourth:
On a note, Im using a PCV-175 mixer so the way the fader fades is not choice for scratching.
Yes, I have that mixer too and the fadar is truly ass for scratching, though it's a great board for mixing. You can practice with it though.
Those Gemini tables though, you're better off not even trying until your Technics come in mate.
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Exhile
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Posted - 2004/01/09 : 10:16:17
quote:
Originally posted by silver:
Vocals generally are the best to scratch, pick up a scratch record, any of these should do:
http://shop.happyhardcore.com/
As for the crossfader, it's practise.
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Dont mean to be a tight arse but you can get those direct from quosh for 5.50 inc. postage
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