The Skratchlounge

Great Moments in (Recorded) DJ History

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:04:22 +0000

Let's break down some of the dopest, short, fragments of genius in DJ history. Try to avoid posting some long ass clip but just point out the dopest parts in a recording.

I can think of dozens of things but here's two to start it off,

Check out Q-Bert's drops on Camel Bobsled Race.
Start at 11:00 minutes and check out the drop at 11:53.

The BETTER drop on is later in the same mix. Start around 17:00 minutes then check the drop around 7:30 (whoooooo!)

Another one that comes to mind, probably my favorite moment in DJ History, is DJ Jazzy Jeff from 2:30 minutes to 4:20

PEEP THIS! Thud Rumble!

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:57:18 +0000

http://djworx.com/exclusive-dj-techs-limited-edition-thud-rumble-tr-1s/

Should I buy a QFO?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:46:19 +0000

Hello everyone, I need your help and especially from the ones that own a QFO.
I have the chance to buy one, should I?
What are the limitations of it and what should I know?

I cut with right(storng) on record left on the fader hamster.

Show your setup

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:09:37 +0000

Wanted to see what kind of setup you all are running. Here is my modest setup:

Jazzy Jeff scratch question

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:51:52 +0000

Hope this is in the right section guys. If not, apologies.

I'm having a bash at arguably the worlds most famous beat juggle, jazzy Jeffs Peter piper routine.

Can anyone tell me what the scratch is that he does on the 'b-b-b-back' vocal at around 2min24 on this video:

Is it some sort of transform and baby scratch combo?

Wanted: Vestax Handytrax

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:29:34 +0000

I'm having no luck with these on ebay, keep getting beaten last minute, so wondered

a) if anyone has one or knows of anyone who has one to sell

failing that I'll buy new, so does anyone know where's a reputable place to get them?

thanks

Dj Focus 2013

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:46:27 +0000

What's the latest Scratch fellas? Dj Focus here, I'm slowly building steam and getting back in the scene after spending some years doing some introspection and meditation dealing with life issues.

I'm rebuilding and just put up a few things on my site,if it's time for a change or want to try something new then grab yourself some "Sliders". I'll be adding more Scratch Goodies soon, find me on Facebook too.

Feel free to ask any Mod Questions, still got the love for the soldering iron and sharing...

Anyone know where I can buy vestax tonearm clips?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:09:04 +0000

My homegirl's setup has 2 decks with broken clips, and I have 1 with a broken clip, looking to get these replaced

I see some for technics on ebay but I'm not sure if they'll be the same size or not. Anyone?

Difference between the D.2 and the Pro Model ?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:12:30 +0000

Hi Skrathloungers,

Just a quick question.
im looking at buying a d.2 mixer for pretty cheap.
then i noticed the add didnt say pro and untill i did abit of googleing i did not realise there was a difference.
so far the only difference i can see is the inclusion of the firewire card and something about the fadercap height(on the old skratchworx)
are there any other significant differences?

Cheers,
Benzy

youtube thread

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:38:46 +0000

long overdue thread... post general scratch vids worth watching you've found

digital

analogue

Casuse I miss my boy Jeff - this ones for you brotha

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:35:45 +0000

Haven't been in the lounge for a bit so I'm just dropping by to say what up lounge fam
but Jeff, this one's for you brotha! hit me up at
sureshotentertainment04@gmail.com

AUDIT "STAY RAW" Free download and video

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:13:05 +0000

Some free!! Hip Hop for yall from my homie AUDIT... this one is a BANGER!

"STAY RAW" (produced by mr brown) is the new single from his forthcoming album "THE CALL BACK" (available for free on 1/7/2013)

Check the video and Download the track for free over at Dephect.com

So whats the technique that most DJs usually do?

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:52:47 +0000

I know there are a bunch of different types of skratches out there but I noticed it really comes down to 3 click flares, crab, transforms and stabs. Throw in some chirps and babys in the mix.

[FOR SALE] Traktor Audio 8 + Kontrol X1

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:55:39 +0000

Got a Native Instruments Traktor Audio 8 interface for sale (hardware only)
Includes 2 timecode vinyl + multicore cables
Also have a Kontrol X1 for sale

Hit me with your offer

Communityprojekt: Scratchlooper

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:19:24 +0000

Phonetic came up with the idea for a Scratchlounge scratchlooper. So is anyone interested?

Never worked with flashstuff before, but found some nice tutorials. I did this within 2 hours. It's one loop just for testing. I would create the looper if nobody else will do. Doesn't seem so complicated if we keep it simple.

Please sign up in this thread if your interested. We need loops, pictures, and ideas.

VESTAX PDX-a1S (pair) | USA

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:41:57 +0000

My homie is getting rid of these classics, I'd take them but I'm full on with 3 setups haha

shipping from the midwest to wherever you may be

best offer anyone?

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Custom Vestax QFO LE

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:46:29 +0000

This is my newest custom equipment.
Vestax QFO LE

1 click flare (and basic variations) tutorial

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:44:50 +0000

Follow me @ www.facebook.com/dj.chile1

Little bit long, but in this tutorial I covered the 1 click flare, Half forward/Reverse one click flare, 1 click Flares with various tears, 1 click Tangent Flares and Walking Baby Flare (in the video I call them a mirror pattern involving babies and flares).

att producers: making skratch loops

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:09:37 +0000

Sup everyone? I have a question about production. I just moved by this record store. Place is huge (but thats for another thread). I have been doing some casual digging there and have come across some breaks id like to loop and maybe add some stuff to for some skratch beats. (Im not looking to compose anything crazy just make some cool skratch beats ).
My problem is i dont know where to start. Should i just upload the records on my cpu and cut the breaks using protools or something? if so that sounds like no fun lol. Is there be hardware i should be looking for (id rather hardware than work on my cpu). Again im just trying to make skratch beats (wich seem way more simple than your current hip hop beats). for example All i really want to do is sample some drums, maybe throw an effect on em and add a bass line. How should i go about this?

selling Vestax CC CF crossfader

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:24:41 +0000

If you have any PMC model I recommend buying one. I had an extra I bought because its the best fader for a mixer I ever tried. I have a Z2 so I no longer need it, I bought an extra just in case & before they are obsolete/discontinued. Like innofader guarenteed never to bleed. still in original packaging with installation instructions.. Will send more pics if interested. I'll sell it for $100 + free shipping obo (goes for $125 + $11 shipping anywhere online) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/95060385/Photo%20Jun%2011%2C%2012%2015%2000%20AM.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/95060385/Photo%20Jun%2011%2C%2012%2015%2021%20AM.jpg

Stevie E 2013 IDA Scratch Battle Video

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:00:02 +0000

Here is my video for the IDA battle. I got caught up with some side stuff so didn't really have time to make a routine so i mainly freestyled it. Anyway wish me luck...

https://www.youtube....d&v=bDmAk1MZ_-o

NI -Traktor Kontroll Z2 for sale

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:49:00 +0000

Everybody who was interested in that fine mixer, it's for sale until 30th july for 599,- €/$.

http://www.native-instruments.com/de/products/traktor/dj-mixer/traktor-kontrol-z2/

alkv002 out now

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:42:51 +0000

http://alkalinearrecordings.tumblr.com/shop
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4269/alky.jpg

Skratch equpment for sale...

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:55:20 +0000

Hey everybody,

I've been slacking a bit posting on the forums lately (working too much and trying to get my car rebuilt had been taking most of my time eeehhhhhhhhhhh) Anyway I had to shell out mucho $$ this month to pay for things and now I gotta struggle to make rent...So I have to let go of some equipment here.

My Stanton SK-2F limited edition. Obviously it's used but in perfect working condition. All inputs and outputs work, as do all faders and knobs, I have the original power supply and have installed an innofader (Also can include the original Focus Fader V2 with it) Going to put it up on Ebay as well probably asking about $150

Also I have a Stanton SA-5 that is more used. The story on this mixer is that I bought it used off a pawn shop on Ebay; They had said although it was missing the power supply they had a way to test it and it was working. I bought it and ordered the power supply through another place and found that although 99% of the mixer was working perfectly the Master output was super quiet. I tried to figure it out but couldn't. I ended up using the headphone output (1/4" to rca converter) and using the cue level fader as a master volume which worked fine. I installed an Innofader Pro and configured it and that's working great.

So I have the original power supply and Innofader in it but the Master output is really low volume. The inno pro was $150 itself new, I don't know on this ...make an offer? I'll also throw it up on Ebay.

I also have a PDX-2000 (mk1 I believe) and possibly my other PDX-3000mix deck if someone really wants one and can offer a decent price. Plus my desktop computer (2.4gHz quad, 8gigs of ram, 250gig system drive 7200rpm 750gig secondary drive 7200rpm, nice sound blaster audio card with the front live drive, optical and rca inputs, mic input, headphone output, 2-GTX 260 NVidia graphics cards SLI'd,1200W modular power supply all in a beast of a cooler master case which makes it very easy to work on or change things)

DMC Online Round 5 DJ Ethanol

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:02:07 +0000

Hi everyone, I have entered the DMC online DJ Championship and need votes to progress so could you please check out my Video (DJ Ethanol) and register on the site and vote me 5 stars and i'll love you all forever http://www.dmcdjonline.com/watch.php?t=watch&v=MjI1 peace

selling my Audio 10 by Traktor

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:46:27 +0000

I have a Z2 now & have decided to sell the audio 10.. by far the best sounding sound card they have so if you have an Audio 8 or lower than I suggest you buy one.. its brand new & still has over a year of warranty from Native Instruments.. no signs of wear this unit was kept & transported inside a padded gun case.. comes w/ software power adapter & everything you see here.. ----> https://post.craigslist.org/manage/3833478130

WTB: AEM 100i mixer

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:41:36 +0000

I'm in the states. Wish I had bought one back in the day but was always skint. Reply or PM me please. Thanks!

Scratcherboarding: What should be done, if anything?

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:07:14 +0000

It's pretty crazy to me that youtube seems to be pretty active as far as the scratch scene. It seems to me that there are lots of dope DJs out there and lots of people trying to come up, but there's no "go to" spot anymore. Is that because a larger community is not not needed anymore? Is it because it's better to have things spread out across multiple sites? Is it because people don't know what's out there so they don't know where to go? Or is youtube the "go to" spot now and the old style of scratcherboarding is hanging on for it's lyfe by a thread like vinyl?

What do people think?

Kutclass and Ericuk Q&A

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:22:25 +0000

I hope this hasnt been posted already

Dj Focus "Ripples " Brand New Scratch! 1998/1999

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:22:02 +0000

I posted this in reply in another post but It deserves it's in Post and since the the flood gates are opened let;s get this started!

1. Focus is back...
2. The Ripples created in the 1998/1999 period by Dj Focus all documented

3. If you want to be on the first floor of some new innovative scratching here is your chance because not many people picked up on this and it's been waiting for
my return or for someone else to do something ill with it.

...............................................................................

First let me give you and the readers the background since history needs to be retold.

1.Back in 97/98 I was just like everyone trying hard to come up with my own Scratch, the Flare and then Crab had come out and everyone had the same mission.

2. One of my favorite techniques was the Hydroplane especially seeing Mix Master Mike do them.

3. The Hydroplane sounds to me like a Reverb Effect so while brain storming for ideas I though what if Could add the Reverb Effect to every Scratch Sound while scratching with them...you Following here?

4. Then the concept came to me, how about Forward Hydroplanes?

5. After trying different things the last thing I tried was the Palm of my hand!
This was 1998. I tried and tried but all I was getting was drags with my palm, but it was so close that I new on was on to something....

6. Fast forward to 1999, My crew and I had just gotten back from "Bboy Summit 1999" where we debut the "Focus Fader" for the first time. I was at Dj M2's house (former crew member)celebrating his birthday and having a scratch session.He was on the phone with the girl dj from the crew Top Rawmen and I was trying to get that dam "Forward Hydroplane"...it was 2 am or so and then one time Blammmm! I got it haha. I got Mike (M2) of the phone we popped in a cassette tape and recorded the "Ripples" for the first time in history.

Later on I figured out that it was easier to do the "Ripples" with slippery slipmats. In the beginning I called them "Forward Hydroplanes" but they sound different,because the palm has more surface area then the finger.Then, I was thinking "Waving" because of the watery sounds like waves and from there came "Ripples" aka "The Vibrating Palm"

7. The initial idea is written in my books,It was recorded in 1999, video taped by Dj Infamous Allies 2000,Craze was supposed to the do it in his DMC 2000 routine but it was to soon and he didn't have time to practice it,ITF planned on releasing it in the 2000 video but where having money issues for the releases and at the same time Yoga was supposed come out with his new Scratch. Anyone Remember that? Turbo Frog? I wanted to wait for that too cause I new I had something better haha. old school Ego ish. It's all peace now.

8. The "Ripples Technique" is a technique because you can control how much of the Hydroplane / Watery effect to give the Scratch Sounds. You can start by doing Faderless Flares with the palm, I call that Taps Vs Clicks...

9. Focus "Ripples" aka Vibrating Palm

http://web.archive.org/web/20010223211727/http://www.asisphonics.com/proceedtop.html

Scroll and read about it.

http://hiphopgame.ihiphop.com/djnews.html

If anyone has any questions or need help getting it down just ask.
Not too many people picked up on The Ripples and there is still plenty of
room to create new Styles and Techniques. The great thing is that you can add fader clicks to the Ripples and create some ill variations...

2 Click Ripples. 3 Click Ripples etc...

Special note: The hydroponic scratch is just a Left Handed Ripple, My partner M2 cuts on the Left Side and has also been doing them since 1999, same night as the right side the left side were created.
I have videos in waiting plus more documentation but if anyone here puts up some videos first all good the more people start "Rippling" the better it is time to really get it out there. It's been a long assss 14 year wait...:-)