The basics of scratch, transform scratch

Description of the technique

To start the "transform scratch"is a technique of cutting the sound. It's another basic scratch technique. "Transform"Because we are going to transform the sound with this technique. We are going to use the crossfader in an intense way unlike the techniques seen before.

transform scratch

The graph represents the "simple "transformand therefore executed in a slow manner.

The practice

First of all use quite long samples. Then we will make back and forth with the vinyl rather slowly. On the other hand our crossfader movements are fast. The movements are to be made with a constant rhythm. Moreover these movements are to be carried out with the wrist and not the arm. For the "transform"You have to start with the crossfader closed. Note that these are constant rhythm openings and closings, not cuts.

Practice with the 4 audios below. The first 8 beats are the example to reproduce. Then the next 8 are without scratch. These are the 8 beats where you have to practice to reproduce the "transform scratch".

Simple Transform

Transform lined

Transform tripled

Conclusion

To make it easier, practice the crossfader movements without scratching. You can use a rhythm for example and cut out the sound of this rhythm. It will be easier to combine the two hands.

Scratch DJ Class examples

Take a look at some sample courses, and what you will be able to do after taking the scratch courses.

How does the training work?

The training platform is your learning space. The techniques are classified by chapter. Once you have learned a technique, you validate your course to move on to the next one.

The testimonies

scratch dj training

Katawa SAMBAR BANA

Well explained videos and techniques

BORIS REGRAGUI

Excellent videos where we really have the impression to be with 2, with patterns of increasing amplitudes and difficulty but accessible. One has directly desire to launch it again. Bravo !

Clément Domalain

the gestures are precise in addition there are slow motion c super

Scratch DJ Training:

Learning to scratch requires a combination of knowledge, training, and listening. There are no shortcuts, like any discipline you need technique and training, which I explain by breaking down the technique for a step by step learning process.

How does the Scratch DJ training work?
The Scratch DJ training is a training space to learn scratch step by step.

Divided into modules, you follow the lessons for structured learning.

HD quality videos for clear and enjoyable tutorials:

- Slow motion to understand the movements of the fastest techniques.
- Zooms in on the crossfader area to repeat the gestures to be applied.
- Tips and tricks to save time when training.

You will learn how to set up your equipment perfectly, the vocabulary and technical terms of scratching.

More than 70 courses are available in this Scratch DJ course:

- Preparation (setting up your equipment and good scratch habits)
- Faderless techniques (15 classes)
- Simple techniques (22 lessons)
- Combinations (14 classes)
- Beat-juggling (16 classes)
- The bonus even more (8 courses)
- Q&A training (19 lessons)
- Break-beats and scratch tools to download (more than 80)

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