Chirp Scratch Tutorial - How To Scratch

[povellas3]

the chirp must be the best freakin' scratch of all (in my opinion and liking) Absolutely wicked tutorials!

[studioscratches]

@povellas3 me too. I heart the chirp scratch!

[povellas3]

Brilliant tutorial mate, big ups! keep it up!

[studioscratches]

@povellas3 why thanks!

[mendeezee46]

So dope



[GangstiX]

Great Tutorial

[MrPamber]

quick question ... why is your crossfader the other way around? ... does it make it easier?

[studioscratches]

@MrPamber nah its just a personal preference called reverse / hamster.

[MaxKearneyFilms]

Ugh, this is kinda hard on those tiny little Traktor S2 Jogwheels.

[studioscratches]

@MaxKearneyFilms you bet it is! vinyl all the way!

[A1ZUDD1N]

Y R UR TECHNICS SO SHINY!!!!!

[studioscratches]

@A1ZUDD1N faceplates

[A1ZUDD1N]

@studioscratches yup watched u explained it in another video.... second hand decks FTW! been using my secondhand technics for 8 years now!!!!.... GREAT tutorials by the way :)

[studioscratches]

@A1ZUDD1N thanks!

[santaclause163]

thanks for putting all these vids online im finding it alot easier now (i didnt have a clue till i found these very informative vids) cheers.... also would u recommend purchasing a technics turntable just for scratching as ive a pair of cdj800mk2s at the moment not sure if they r as good with not having the drag of the vinyl (im very new to this btw)

[studioscratches]

@santaclause163 vinyl is so much better for scratching. You get a feel not possible with cdjs or midi controllers. So i recommend a turntable for sure. Technics are my favourite!

[santaclause163]

@studioscratches

i had two sets of technics.. 1 pair when about 18 and another set in my mid/late 20/s now moved to cdj but will definitely invest in another technics 4 scratching

[RedBulZ]

@santaclause163 technics stopped the production of the turntables since 2010...a good turntable could be the Vestax PDX3000 Mk2 ;-)

[studioscratches]

@RedBulZ You can still get technics.

[THATBOYCIGAR1]

@santaclause163 If you can't get your hands on a pair of technics then go with Stanton turntables. They are great quality.

[santaclause163]

thanks for putting all these vids online im finding it alot easier now (i didnt have a clue till i found these very informative vids) cheers

[studioscratches]

@santaclause163 no problem thanks for watching!

[THATBOYCIGAR1]

@studioscratches Hey Short e. I have been searching youtube for some "Ohh Yeaah" and "ahh" "fresh" samples but can't seem to find a quality one. Do you know a good place to download them from?? Thanks

[studioscratches]

@THATBOYCIGAR1 hello. I sell digital scratch records on the studio scratches site or band camp site.

[studioscratches]

@funky12374 superseal

[funky12374]

@studioscratches Thank you :)

[Ghost7326]

what kind of vinyl record do you use? and where can i buy one?

[studioscratches]

@Ghost7326 i use super seal. google it and you will find it

[Aerosol95]

I wish Dj Premier would show us a helpful tutorial of his special techniques:/

[studioscratches]

@Aerosol95 Premier is big into the chirp scratch!

[4RUGGA1]

Wow this is good thanks

[xxdjcharlierockxx]

nice skillz there studioscratches, i always had trouble with the transformer scratch myself...love the battle ready turntable position.i'm a dinosaur dj from the mid 80's and stopped spinning in the mid 90's...i dont have any equipment anymore and would like to get back to spinning. what would you suggest on a limited budget pioneer ddj etc? loved the tutorial liked n scribed 1 gon check more of your videos...

[studioscratches]

@xxdjcharlierockxx hey, honestly i recommend saving a bit longer and getting a technics table or vestax. and a decent mixer. Its just that otherwise as you improve your gear won't last with you.

[studioscratches]

@xxdjcharlierockxx thanks for watching and subscribing too!

[xxdjcharlierockxx]

@studioscratches absolutely...i think it's a awesome thing to teach upcoming dj's how to obtain these skillz ...your videos are easy to follow and understand.

[bript]

You have some skill's...

[DjHardonic]

@studioscratches

Im also using timecode.

I have NO sounds just for scratching. Thats why i'm asking where i can download little "songs" with little vocal parts just for scratching. :)

[studioscratches]

@DjHardonic i make digital scratch records with all the sounds on. You can find them in the Studio Scratches beat store on the main site. let me know if you can't find them.

[ricanjoker24]

@studioscratches if i go on that website will i find vinyl records with the samples on them

[studioscratches]

@ricanjoker24 hello no they are digital for use with serato. If you search for vinyl scratch record on google you can find vinyl records like superseal

[DjHardonic]

hey studio scratches.

1. thanks 4 great tutorial.

2. all my life im searching for a good scratch sound.. when try to scratch with my timecodes the sound issn very nice.(it's not a typical scratch sound) .. do i maybe scratch the wrong places? or a wrong song ?

thanks :)

[studioscratches]

@DjHardonic thanks! i make digital scratch records for use with time codes. See the Studio Scratches site for more details or the beat store. Also you might need to EQ your samples - easy on the bass. What sounds are you using at the moment?

[BCoolLikeDat]

First let me echo what's been said: I truly appreciate your tutorials. They've been really helpful for me. I had two questions, though.

1) Did you post your vids in the order that one should learn? I've been having trouble with the advanced part of the Chirp and was wondering if I could move on to something else before I master it.

2) Does the height of your table seriously affect how you scratch? I feel like mine may be a little low. Is there a generally accepted way to measure that? Thanks

[studioscratches]

@BCoolLikeDat

hey!

1 - yes i tried to make them in the order you could learn them. You can learn in whatever order you want but i aimed to make it make the most sense.

2 - yes it does. too low makes it hard, same with too high. the correct height is if you have your elbows bent with your arms out flat and parallel to the table. drop your hands at the wrist then where your fingers are is how high the table should be.

Hope that helps

[BCoolLikeDat]

@studioscratches

Excellent! I think I understand now. My table is about 5 inches too short, by that measure!!

Anyway, thanks for being so quick in your response; very helpful! I look forward to checking more vids!

Peace

[legomousse]

7 people uses MP3 "turntables".

[TheWaynelds]

Where does the "Ahhhh and Fresh" samples originate from? I cant be the "ThrowBack King: if i dont know where those samples come from.

[studioscratches]

@TheWaynelds fab 5 freddie

[studioscratches]

@studioscratches or superseal vinyl or my digital scratch records in the studio scratches store.

[QupidsWorld]

It's the part at 2:46 that always loses me. I know I have to keep practicing but it gets a bit discouraging.

[studioscratches]

@QupidsWorld keep on the secret is practice!

[madmixerZ3N0]

Real nice tutorial! thx for the help!

[studioscratches]

@madmixerZ3N0 thanks for watching!

[alex231093]

hahahaha at 1:00 you're words are beatmatched with the song :)

[Yojimb0]

Great tutorial! Simple presentation, easy to follow without being slow... Thanks!

[voxer16333]

For all those who dont know, The "ahhh" noise and the infamous "fresh" comes from the B-side of Fab Five Freddy's "Change the Beat". The song is called "Change le Beat" because the lyrics are all sung in french

[congoalbo]

I think the most important thing in the chirp is the coordination between the fader and the vinyl. That's what i found hardest, in fact i'm still working on it. Good tutorial Short-e, thank you!

[studioscratches]

@congoalbo i agree! thanks for watching!

[fabio85312]

where can I find the vinyl of this video? is it made for scratching? please answer me

[studioscratches]

@fabio85312 the name of the vinyl is super seal. you can get it from stores like turntable lab or thud rumbles website.

[youngcrestie]

where do you get song samples ? and how do you get the ahh yeah

thanks =)

[studioscratches]

@youngcrestie beats you can use any instrumental, but I use beats that I make available in the studio scratches store along with digital scratch records. Either that or real records. this one is super seal.

[TheMindEssence]

is it possible to do this on Mp3 controler "good"? i tryed , got the start but nothing else just wanna know is it my fail or my Mp3 controler fail ... because its looks like it is possble to do this on numark mixtrack pro numark.co /mixtrackpro

[studioscratches]

@TheMindEssence Nothing beats vinyl for scratching at the moment. You should be able to do it on an mp3 controller.

[olabadola21]

when starting, that will say when having the crossfader opened and move the record forward at the same time as i close the crossfader, i never get any sound ): i think i close it too fast, even if I'm doing it at the exact same time, really hard to get the timing, does it have something to do with the turntables? is it easier with vinyl? cuz am on a midi controller

[studioscratches]

@olabadola21 it is about timing- you need just to hear a bit of the sound before you close the fader. also you need a fader that has a really sharp cut in and not fade cut in. Should be the same principles with midi as vinyl although vinyl is so precise.

[MrKnaberaps]

Thanks alot for these great video turorials. I find them realy helpful as i just got my first set of turntables. And also the beats on your site is great for practice, i would download if i had serato or anything but as for now im keeping it analog so i just plug the pc in to the mixer and stream the beats until i can get som beats on viny. Happy xmas and all...

-me

[studioscratches]

@MrKnaberaps thats the way to do it with the beats! or an mp3 player! glad it helps, keep scratching and having fun!

[lexsoOr]

@MrKnaberaps which vinyl are you using for the scratch samples? I haven't found anything good yet

[asrex101]

have you got your crossfader hamster style

[studioscratches]

@asrex101 i have!

[asrex101]

@studioscratches cool have watched all your vids and dj anglos the best on youtube thanks for the help . .keep up the good work short-e.

[studioscratches]

@asrex101 thanks very much for watching and commenting, I appreciate that! Happy scratching!

[asrex101]

@studioscratches thanks short-e great vids happy xmas 

[Mothman354]

Thats tight yo im a practice that like that till i can do it like that.

[lambofgodfan21]

I improved 10 fold after watching and following along. I have that same Superseal vinyl... got it at Waterloo Records here in Austin, TX. I'm an instant fan, thanks again!!!

[Rond1zzle]

this are CLEAR AND EASY TUTORIALS!! LOVE IT THANX!!



[studioscratches]

@Rond1zzle thankyou for watching!

[DjTrick91]

This may be the first scratch to learn . but it the hardest to master

[Supreme71000]

can you tell me where can i find this vinyl please? i already tried to found it on turntablelab ....

thank you

[studioscratches]

@Supreme71000 it is called super seal, google all good record stores. Alternatively if you have serato or traktor scratch, you can download one of my digital scratch records available on the main studio scratches website / store.

[petsaw000]

@studioscratches

hey man check musiciansfriend and look for thudrumble its there for like twelve dollars. thats where i picked up mine

[fadedsmile]

is her crossfader inverted?

[studioscratches]

@fadedsmile yes!

[LauraAdato]

@studioscratches What do you mean by inverted? I'm right handed, so do all scratch dj's scratch with there left hand? Im soryy, im quite new to all of this. And Short-E you are the best dj I have ever seen! Keep up the good Work!

[studioscratches]

@LauraAdato hey. don't be sorry! inverted means that the fader cuts in reverse to the way most people scratch - so instead of pushing the fader to the right to cut the left record in, i push it to the right. you can scratch either side with either hand on the record - look at d-styles, he scratches that way and is one of the best and one of my favourite djs ever! thanks for the support!

[bikeflowers123]

sweet vid. just got decks, where do you get the sample vinyls from?

[studioscratches]

@bikeflowers123 turntablelab or any record store that stocks super seal. Or I make digital break records you can download from the main Studio Scratches beats store.

[420snake830]

nice helped me alot thanks

[pelcz93]

whitch of crossfader styles is better? maybe easier?

[studioscratches]

@pelcz93 both have advantages and disadvantages. this one just made more sense to me personally.

[pelcz93]

i have just start my adventure with scratch, and i don't known what's the better crossfader style? can i use it as i want or one of styles is easier / harder?

[7giannhs]

If I am a righthander do i scratch the vinyl with the right hand or the left hand ?

[studioscratches]

@7giannhs whichever feels best!

[studioscratches]

@7giannhs whatever feels best!

[colourit]

@studioscratches Learn both. Dont limit your ability.

[studioscratches]

@colourit i disagree, you don't learn to write left and right handed (usually)

[djchamath]

how that crosfader get close position to scratching deck side......?plz some one tell me that....?

[studioscratches]

@djchamath hi the crossfader is reversed / hamster style.

[KickBack90sBeats]

FAT BEAT!! my boy put me on to this... very helpful!  good tutorial...

[studioscratches]

@KickBack90sBeats thanks for checking it!

[djhellfire1]

Where do you typically like to set your fader curve?

[studioscratches]

@djhellfire1 as sharp as it will go

[lnQuieto]

ANY ONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN GET SOME SCRATCHING SAMPLES? TO SCRATCH ON SERATO, SO MP3s OR WAV?

[studioscratches]

@lnQuieto check the studio scratches bandcamp store there are 2 digital scratch records with all the samples you need for serato

[elvila]

@studioscratches Do you have any non-skipless scratch records? I usually use relative mode in scratch live so don't find much use to the repetitions.

[studioscratches]

@elvila hello no sorry

[KeepItFresh02]

cant seem to get much swing on my scratch. damn frustrating. 

[studioscratches]

@KeepItFresh02 take it super slowly! listen to funky music that inspires you - also listen to other scratch DJs - DJ Premier is the KING of the funky chirp scratch!

[DJControllerC]

one of my favorite local bars may close down in a week or two, so I was gonna dj there for free 1 nite a week (lotta mash ups) & do all the flyers in photoshop to try to get some heads in there & help keep it open- I have a little following on myspace

[studioscratches]

@DJControllerC sounds cool keep the scratch alive!

[DJControllerC]

excellent videos!!- what model vestax mixer are you using and would u recommend it to a beginner? I've been doing mash ups for years on my DAW- but just getting into live scratching-but I need to get a cheap but good mixer-any recommendations?

[studioscratches]

@DJControllerC thats an 06 pro a. very good beginner mixer! the thing with cheap mixers is the faders cant hack the pace. better to save a bit longer and get something decent. if you decide you dont like it, it will hold its value for places like ebay usually. vestax or rane gets my vote!

[ahhellno456]

SOO MUCH ADVANCED MUSCLE CONTROL!!! FRIGGIN Hard but im close ish

[atuaprimachupa]

super seal!!!!!!!!!

[makilkail]

hey dj short -E- :P its me makis from greece who was asking u questions in other videos asking u about crossfader teqniques about gear etc .but anyway ! where CAN I FIND THAT RECORD? the record that u are using for scratching in this video.

do u have any fb page ??

[studioscratches]

@makilkail search for "studio scratches" on facebook and you will find me. the record is available direct from thud rumble website. hope that helps!

[slavashalava]

@makilkail that's qbert's 'scratching seal' record

[studioscratches]

@makilkail record is scratchy seal

[josephkallifffraude]

Im sure every guy in this world wants to marry you.

[studioscratches]

@josephkallifffraude hahah not sure about that!

[josephkallifffraude]

@studioscratches Wow, you are replying me >< That's really cool! I like your videos , it's so informational and it really helps me compared to other videos on youtube, thank you ;) Btw, don't worry, amazing girl like you, sure will end up in a happy family ;)

[studioscratches]

@josephkallifffraude hahah thanks man keep scratching!

[josephkallifffraude]

@studioscratches Your'e welcome, I dont have my own turntable yet, i play the guitar, but soon going to learn these :) Thanks for your vids ;)

[studioscratches]

@josephkallifffraude thats so cool! thanks!

[makilkail]

@studioscratches what ?? i am gonna mary dj short - E - haha ;PPP

[WhoKnew71207]

could watch this forever

[Acqua900]

kid you rock!

[italycico]

is here the revers mod on?

[studioscratches]

@italycico yes!

[italycico]

@studioscratches btw. i love ur vids!

[studioscratches]

@italycico thanks!

[makilkail]

hello there DJ SHORT - E i am makis from greece. i just bought a stanton t - 92 usb pick up , a stanton mixer and some behringer powered speakers. i hadnt ever scratched in my life before. i am a bass player so i had the idea of using a METRONOME to practice on scratches to do them faster etc . do u think it is a good idea? do u have any PRACTICE tips?

[studioscratches]

@makilkail most people use instrumental music instead of a metronome, but whatever works for you! I guess as a training method but music might be more fun! I have created a whole load of instrumentals for scratch practice just visit the studio scratches website and look for beats / store. cheers! - Short-E

[KeepItFresh02]

sometimes when i scratch I the record jumps to another part of the record. would like some perspective on what is causing this cause i am sooooo frustrated!!

[studioscratches]

@KeepItFresh02 see my video where i set up my needles and tonearm for more info.

[asrex101]

HI, is your dj name dj shortee.. you use a rane mixer now, if i am not wrong, are they any good ..love the posts....

[studioscratches]

@asrex101 no I am Short-E from the UK. glad you like the posts. I use a rane ttm57 mixer now yes.

[asrex101]

@studioscratches i seen you on the studioscratches site ..and was wondering if your vestax mixer was as good as your rane mixer for scratching. my mate has a technics dmc mixer for sale can you tell if they are any good as i was geting scerto scratch... thank,s for replying so quick ..short-E

[studioscratches]

@asrex101 Hey The rane is better but the vestax is a great mixer to start off with - I had mine for 10 years with a couple of different crossfaders in over the years. The DMC mixer is ok, i prefer vestax or rane. Cheers! - Short-E

[asrex101]

@studioscratches THANK,S SHORT-E FOR THE REPLY

[b00too]

i like the simplicity of that mixer, and the small foot print

[inpursuitofwisdom]

Thank you!

[studioscratches]

@xXANGRYPURPLEHIPPOXx yeh its reverse / hamster setup - a style of scratching / fader preference for many

[SuperRoomie]

@studioscratches hey i have a serious doubt

can we do same scratching in cd decks rather than vinyl?

vinyls are like cds rite? like we can get vinyls wit diff songs? sorry but i know its a lame question but everyone are not born intello :D so help me out

[studioscratches]

@SuperRoomie its not the same with CD decks to be honest. You can burn your own cds of scratch tools to scratch with it just will sound different and is kinda hard to cut with CDs. Vinyl is definitely best for serious scratching! You can do babies ok with cds.

[PSChrisDC]

wich song are u scatching? :o

i can not find a good one

[studioscratches]

@PSChrisDC hey its Beat # 8528 available from the Studio Scratches Store. Please check the full video description for the link! There are 100s of beats available in the store designed specifically for scratch practice! - Short-E

[PSChrisDC]

@studioscratches O.o

thats the instrumental beat, you are scrachting to, but wich song do you have on deck1 (or left deck - from your view)

sry for my english :S

im german xP

[studioscratches]

@PSChrisDC its called super seal by dirtstyle records! hope that helps!

[PSChrisDC]

@studioscratches thank you :D very nice ;)

[MrSunnyDJay]

@PSChrisDC just look up scratch samples and you'll find the famous "AHHHH" that everyone uses

[Gerrieboy11]

damn! you are amazing scratcher

[djsinnay]

if your right handed

would it be best to use the crossfader wit your right hand or move the record wit your right hand? wat would yu prefer or think is better??

[studioscratches]

@djsinnay hey - there are pros and cons to each. Personally I am right handed and have that on the fader, but people like qbert and d-styles do the opposite. that gives you really strong record control. its a personal choice! I just did what felt natural...

[elrapper100]

bien, saludos de peru bro paz !!!

[elrapper100]

bien saludosdeperu bro paz!!!!!!!!!

[elrapper100]

bien saludosdeperu bro pazzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!

[xXxLax4LifexXx]

DJ QBERT SUPERSEAL

[Kingso62]

i found so many superseal vinyls, could you send a link to exactly these vinyl?

[Kingso62]

on wich vinyl youre scratching (whats the name of it?)

please answer :)

[studioscratches]

@Kingso62 superseal

[djfingersflores]

funky fresh

[chuckno8]

do you reckon using the fader reverse switch would be just as efficient? cos if i was to try a chirp on deck B i'd be screwed.. just wondering cos i don't have a vestax mixer

[studioscratches]

@chuckno8 you dont have to have the fader in reverse its just a preference.

[chuckno8]

do you think it easier to use the fader reverse switch for a chirp scratch or do you use it all the time?

[studioscratches]

@chuckno8 not easier just different. Like skating regular or goofy! I am reverse all the time

[berean7]

great tutorial! is it possible to get the sound from the record in mp3 format? and if so, where?

[studioscratches]

@berean7 it should be. Any digital scratch record would have it.

[dohboy22]

where can i get vinyl with all those scratch samples on it?

[studioscratches]

@dohboy22 google "Super Seal Thudrumble" it's on the thudrumble website! happy scratching!

[elmaspison]

3 people used cdjs and shirato