When you get a pair of decks, the first thing you do is toss the platter's rubber mat and replace it with a slipmat, right? This frees up your vinyl for...
One computer can generate all the parts for a live jam, especially when you employ a software program that has sophisticated live-performance features....
Once upon a time, DJs' crates were full of acoustic music with no sequenced beats in sight. As synthesizers, drum machines and samplers showed up on the...
Through my experience teaching at the Norcal DJ and Music Production Academy (norcalDJMPA), I've been asked many questions about scratching. Students...
Smart song selection and tight beat matching for smooth segues between songs are the core skills that every DJ must master. But after you have these essential...
I started scratching in 1984, and looking back, I realize that I have experienced many different phases: being part of a mobile DJ crew; entering battles;...
Infectious grooves aren't the only ingredient that you need to put on a great show. It's not enough to simply drop a groove and let it ride; you need...
An excellent way to add a live-performance angle to your DJ set is to invite an experienced musician to jam along with the songs you're spinning. Live...
The Technics SL-1200MKII turntable is a robust, well-manufactured piece of high-end audio equipment and the turntable of choice for many DJs. Still, spec...
Regardless of what style of music you create, at some point, you will need to perform your material live. For a solo pianist or the average rock band,...
Although Remix's primary focus is on music production, the latest advances in VJ (video jockey) technology can't be ignored, as more and more DJs are...
Released by Shure, Turntablism 101 is an educational video that offers a glimpse of the methods and ideas shared by well-known turntablists as they perform...
Most DJs lamented the arrival of CD as the big vinyl killer. Music labels made proactive efforts to kill vinyl's popularity by gradually making it all...
Check out any flyer for a massive outdoor summer rave or an old ad for a Winter Music Conference party, and you'll likely see Live P.A. next to at least...
Mastering the transformer scratch is an essential skill for performing many of today's more advanced scratch techniques such as the flare and the crab....
After trying out last month's headshell setup suggestions, you should have your headshell dialed in to suit your specific needs and style. To further...
One of the most confusing issues for aspiring turntablists is figuring out the best way to set up a turntable for scratching. The problem is that no standard...
If you read July's Turntablist Techniques, you should already know how to calculate bpm and perform a basic beat mix. Hopefully, you practiced and mastered...
I like the unique dynamic that the turntable has. I am going to be serious about not being serious on my next album. Part experimentalist, part turntablist,...
While scratching may be the flashiest skill, the art of beat mixing can immeasurably improve your turntablist technique. Mastering the beat-mixing basics...
Many turntablists consider the Technics SL-1200MK2 nearly perfect, but a few simple do-it-yourself modifications can make it even better. Out of the box,...
Hands on deck, fingers on the fader. There's a lot more to scratching than just manipulating a vinyl record. To become a good turntablist, it's equally...
Maybe you have the right DJ equipment. Maybe you even have your turntables and mixer dialed in for optimal performance. That's great, but no matter how...
For the record: a testimony to the virtues of vinyl. Although CDs long ago surpassed vinyl as the format of choice for the music-buying mainstream, vinyl...
In the last column, we looked at some of the equipment requirements for a basic turntablist setup. In this issue, we'll explore the quirks and queries...
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