The scratch echo (technical fader) :

This scratch technique allows you to reproduce the effect of an echo as its name indicates. So it is with the fader and not the crossfader that we will proceed to make the scratch echo. Usually we look at the marker on the vinyl, but for the scratch echo you have to concentrate on the fader position.

Above all, you must be comfortable with the forward scratch to perform this technique. Then you have to be precise with the fader otherwise the desired effect (the echo) will not be produced.

In practice:

The upfader being graduated from 1 to 10 will allow us to lower the volume little by little. Note that we are looking at the fader and not the vinyl.

For the scratch echo proceed with these steps:

We start with the fader closed (so at 0), then we open it to the maximum (10).

At the same time we launch the vinyl.

For the moment it's the forward scratch except that we don't use the crossfader.

Then after the desired sample length, we close the fader.

Then as for the forward, back to the starting point of the vinyl.

To get the echo effect, set the fader to 8 while sending the vinyl.

In this way, we get the same sound at a lower volume.

Let's continue the operation until the sound goes out, and we get an echo with the sound.

On the right you can see the graph that illustrates the operation in time.

Note that the fader position will vary depending on the mixer used.

However, the tables with the fader stroke adjustment will help to create the effect.

Finally, you can use the 2 audio files to practice, or follow the Q&A at the end of the video.

If you are not used to using the fader, you can train with no load. That is, without sending the vinyl. Once the technique of volume reduction in rhythm is acquired, it will be easier to perform theecho scratch.