Chirp Flare Scratch Tutorial - How To Scratch

[Bannerrj42]

I've been practicing an getting better...your tutorial is the best to watch and learn from...keep them coming!

[studioscratches]

@Bannerrj42 hello thanks! keep practicing!

[santaclause163]

im loving this and i so want to get it down now i understand the scratch but my i seem to be clicking the crossfader twice to your once.. why is my hand going nuts what am i not understanding (i also have my crossfader the opposite way to yours)

[studioscratches]

@santaclause163 try going back to basics and learning the flare and chirp separately. then linking them up.

[djaywrek]

RESPECT! Good videos!

[DJSaschAustralia]

That's AMAZING!

[EvolveDrumNBass]

why do you reverse your fader (hamster)? i love Threadless shirts too!

[studioscratches]

@EvolveDrumNBass because it feels more natural to me to scratch this way!

[philldafunk]

Thanks a TON!!!! I've been wanting to do this scratch, but I didn't even know what it was called,. I can do it now, but only the chirp to flare variation :( I'm working on the flare to chip now

[philldafunk]

I've been looking for this scratch forever! I can't wait to practice :)

[grayzywork]

@studioscratches

Hey 2 things. What kind of vinyl do you use to scratch with?and i have stanton str8 60s ,will those work?

[studioscratches]

@grayzywork i used scratchy seal in this video and i also use digital scratch records with serato. make sure you sign up to the main site where i answer these questions.

[7467277]

That little finger roll bit on the fader is probably the best I've seen in years.

Truly finger lickin' good! Much Respect!

[DJAnyStyle]

I want to marry you.

[gza123456789]

hey, what record are you using to scratch with? does it have bunch of scratch samples on it?thanks

[studioscratches]

@gza123456789 scratch / battle record with just sounds on just for scratching

[Actuald]

@gza123456789 thats dirt style scratchy seal



[TWDindustries]

@gza123456789 That would be Superseal, I use that one for practice. Each sample is queued to the same 1 line, so you only need to pull your sharpie out once.

[CalvinMcCaskill]

@gza123456789 this specific record is the SUPERSEAL skratch record, homie!

[cx4shot]

Nice job,....hamster too

[Denso2131]

How come your MK2 is chrome? Did you customize it?

[studioscratches]

@Denso2131 hey its a chrome faceplate! just slots right on top...

[Denso2131]

@studioscratches Oh I see... they have that now huh. How much is it? Ryt now Im just practising how to scratch. Its hard, I cant get the hang on the crossfader thing.... how bout you, how long have u been practicing til got the the rhythm? O by the way Im using a numark mixdeck, it it more easy or hard to practice there. Tnx man for replying

[studioscratches]

@Denso2131 not sure its very old! been scrathcing for 10 years, got ok after 1 year, 3 -4 years to really understand and sound better. depends what deck you have. you need a high torque deck like technics or vestax pdx ideally.

[meankilla1]

got a Innofader in my sa5 one hell of a fader i would recommend it to anyone that has a compatible mixer.

[meankilla1]

got a Innofader in my sa5 one hell of a fader i would recommend it to anyone that has has a compatible mixer.

[demianin]

jesus you are awesome. thanks for the great tutorials!

[studioscratches]

@demianin you are welcome thanks for watching! please visit the studio scratches site for more resources and info! - Short-E

[Emac058]

Short-eee your are really dope....

[studioscratches]

@Emac058 thanks for watching!

[mandaltby]

you are really good shorty

[studioscratches]

@mandaltby thanks for watching!

[sacd2000]

whats the record your using. Please recommends a beginners superseal vinyl.

[studioscratches]

@sacd2000 im using the record "Super Seal" by thudrumble.

[DJUsive1]

This just drives home how badly I need Super Seal/Skratchy Seal!! Sick of my awful awful skippy Scratchadelic record with all its terrible terrible samples!!

[studioscratches]

@DJUsive1 yeh its dope!

[DJUsive1]

@studioscratches

The same day I posted that a mate came round and left me 2 copies of DJ Flipsyde's Breakers Yard 2, as well as Hillbilly Brayks and Peanut Butter Breaks!

Win. =D

[studioscratches]

@DJUsive1 now thats cool!

[mikewhitford]

Where did you get the chrome plates for your mk 2's?

[studioscratches]

@mikewhitford came with the decks second hand, maybe hard to find records

[mikewhitford]

@studioscratches thanks they look bad ass and until I can win dmc championship (not happening) there is next to nowhere to get gold or chrome decks. P.S I think you and shortee should have a scratch off if it hasn't already happened to see who is better. I think you would merc her.

[TheKernspalter]

@RicercarUPSB Vestax pmc 06

[ifYOUcantPULLit]

hey are you varying the speed of the fader from the chirp to the flare or is pretty much constant??

[studioscratches]

@ifYOUcantPULLit good question - mostly constant but do whatever your style requires

[DJUsive1]

@studioscratches

Differing speeds will make for different patterns of the same scratch too...

[Joeybits]

This scratch for me was a lot easier to learn than a 1 click flare for some reason. It just feels more automatic. A 1 click flare is really awkward feeling, even today i still have some trouble with it and can't do nearly as fast or as clean as i can a chirp flare.

[studioscratches]

@Joeybits yeh the flare is a weird one! stick with it!

[studioscratches]

@esassin thats true. theres quite a few hamster tutorials but regular is more common for sure.

[TheBigneptizzal]

sweet vids short-e ur a ledge im in love x

[TheBigneptizzal]

sweet vids shorty e ur a ledge x

[TheGOMES37]

ehy short-e, you're one of the only people i know who jog with the left hand and fade with the right. I do it too, but i thought i was the only one. just so i know, is your cross fader inverted (right deck to the left and left deck to the right)?

[studioscratches]

@TheGOMES37 hey yeh its not just you! :D fader is inverted. I really need to make a video explaining this. its a common question - Reverse or hamster style. Same as Qbert but i use hands the other way round!

[mikedubmixing]

@TheGOMES37 I think she uses the fader crab style.

[DJUsive1]

@mikedubmixing

Yes she does. It's Hamster/Reversed fader. Find 1, 2 and 3 click flares so much easier in Hamster, but its all about what feels right for you (or the guy who asked you)....

[studioscratches]

@DJUsive1 true dat!

[djlightsout06]

Hey Short-E can you futher explain what you're doing when you swing this scratch? The movements don't seem the same. It sounds like you're doing a flare forwards, but I'm not sure what's happening on the way back. It doesn't sound like a flare forwards and a flare back. It sounds like the flare back might only be half a flare then you go right into the chirp. Yeah I'm confused :(

[studioscratches]

@djlightsout06 hey its definitely a one click flare forward then a one click flare on the reverse then a chirp. just try to do it slowly then eventually you will find a rhythm. Swing is hard to explain you have to feel it. go for the motions slowly at first till you get it down. If you want to send a video response I will check out what you are doing. Thanks - Short-E

[Ellipidioveronica]

i would to ask you a thing...

why you perform scratches whit hamster style?

don't you think is better for a beginner lears to scratch in normal crossfader first?

peace

[studioscratches]

@Ellipidioveronica I get asked that alot. its just style or preference. like skating regular or goofy. neither is right or wrong, easier or harder. i started regular but preferred hamster. flares are slightly easier hamster, transforms are harder and vice versa for regular. hope that helps! - Short-E

[gigettu]

@Ellipidioveronica hamster style was the roots of scratch cause back in da days use the phono/line switch to cut and not the fader (cause was crossfader).

[mug04life]

how big of difference does your mixer make when it comes to scathing

[studioscratches]

@mug04life its more the cross fader - you need a sharp cut in.

[studioscratches]

@DJMakeWay cheers check the video description for the beat and link to get it. its Beat # 8546 from the Studio Scratches beats for scratching series. Digital Download available.

[amanai1010]

nicee

[studioscratches]

@forkii hey there, the record i use is superseal and search on turntable lab in the usa or google for where you can buy it. thanks!

[BeastieSpoke]

Hi, i am a beginner in scratch and i watch all the scratch videos i can find in youtube and yours are the best, really you helped me a lot !

Sorry for my english, I'm french ^^ !

[studioscratches]

@BeastieSpoke wow thats great, pleased to be of service! peace :D

[SolidusSnake142]

What would be the best brand of turntables and mixer for a beginner DJ?

[studioscratches]

@SolidusSnake142 i personally love technics 1200 / 1210 mk II and mixer either vestax 05 / 06 / 07 / 08 or rane ttm 56 / 57. hope that helps.

[SolidusSnake142]

@studioscratches Thanks, I'll take those in effect when I'm buying my stuff.

[QARTCREW]

Dope tutorial!

[Devestato72]

good tut

[MPrest1]

hello short e, is that a cover for the technics? look rather mirrored and shiney..

[studioscratches]

certainly is!

[RAYGproductions]

Nice.

[thehourcup]

can you do live loop sets short-e

[studioscratches]

not sure? tell me more about it...

[thehourcup]

Live looping is the recording and playback of looped audio samples in real-time, using either hardware (magnetic tape or dedicated hardware devices) or software. It is a process with numerous sonic directions, open to instrument textures, improvisation and composition techniques.

[studioscratches]

Ha nice wording! I don't do that at the moment. Just freestyle scratching!

[rolnxyz]

sexy hands

[jwharehinga]

HEEEEYYYY!!!! You made it! Awesome! - Silknz

[hejenoge]

nice

[BluesChopper]

what record are you scratching?

[thehourcup]

its super seal i think.

[studioscratches]

CORRECT!

[tmacc]

cool nice job

[djneedlz]

NICE TUTORIAL SHORT-E...DOPE KUTTZ