Scratching

MrC The Rap God Almighty · **on:** July 13, 2007, 09:51:36 AM

What up,

So i start messing around with the turntables, teaching myself how to scratch and shit. Peep out my first attempt and provide some feedback, aight !!!!

It's a small 20 seconds snippet.

Let me know where i can improve.

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rob_one · **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2007, 09:56:22 AM

Really good mate.

I don't speak from experience here (like you I'm a producer first and a DJ second!) but I really think you nailed it. Is there a way to make the scratches sound a bit more full? Maybe leaving the crossfader open a microsecond longer? Not sure, as i've never scratched, but particularly towards the beginning the scratches sound a bit anaemic. Hope that makes some sort of sense.

Still, it kicks a**. keep your shit up.

MrC The Rap God Almighty · **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2007, 10:07:35 AM

Thanks partner.

Yeah, i know what u mean with the first part. I actually used this small button on the mixer to switch between Phono 1/Line 1 for that part instead of the crossfader, which is a lot quicker switching it on and off, that's why it sounds like that. Don't know if that makes sense.

But anyway, thanks for the feedback kid.

The CHEF · **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2007, 11:05:50 AM

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Is there a way to make the scratches sound a bit more full? Maybe leaving the crossfader open a microsecond longer?

If I may give in my 2 cents worth, I think it depends, but scratches shud also be treated in a mix, so they wont clip or anything. In my opinion, they must be set on a diff. channel, so the mix can fit in, then you can fill them up.....hope you get it....Im not perfect in mastering, but I do mixdowns well.

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I don't speak from experience here (like you I'm a producer first and a DJ second!)

I myself became a producer after years of dj'ing experiences...but I dont do dj'ing much as before tho! Therefore, the art of putting dj'ing and producing together is not really difficult 4 me.

And, as for the track Mr.C did...its going to be blazing if the mix is done well...foreal!

MrC The Rap God Almighty · **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2007, 11:09:16 AM

No doubt man. I feel what u saying. This was just straight first time recording and add the scratches to the track just to hear what it sounds like. Still gotta perfect the shit though.

By the way, i peeped your joints and your nice with it son.

One,

Blac Satyr · **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2007, 11:42:46 AM

No Doubt! C Man that was ill...
& I C MrC Saga Kontinuez oll elements of Hip hop

Dope Stuff Man on BeHalf of AG's Scratch Diggaz, we've Came 2 Dis...

we. want. Mo? we. want. More?

Omero's Daddy · **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2007, 12:39:27 PM

What up buddy..

Its basically scribles and baby scratches... but its neat. Looking forward to hearing more in the future..

The problem with Dj'ing is you really, really have to practice. Its one of the hardest things ive had to learn.

The CHEF · **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2007, 12:50:41 PM

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The problem with Dj'ing is you really, really have to practice. Its one of the hardest things ive had to learn.

.....and the club dj really finds it hard to do scratches on trex, whilst turntablists have it easy....

:roll:

MrC The Rap God Almighty · **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2007, 12:51:59 PM

@ Black, big ups dawg.

@ Nyambo,

What up man. yo, upload a little something something for us son. I remember you posted a couple of joints back in the day with some scratches and shit. Teach the youngings. man, teach the youngings.

Blac Satyr · **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2007, 01:36:21 PM

Yea! Nymbz I Rememba that 2 5Min Exam Mix
wit Gan'Starr, BiG L etc Stuff was off the Hingez for Real Man...

nemesis republik+ · **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2007, 01:54:25 PM

Yo! MrC I am a novice in that department though I like what I hear. Remember perfect practice makes perfect....

GudEar · **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2007, 03:05:42 PM

Ja...this scratching is very smooth......if u can keep it up like that u can be the bomb son, like my man Jam Master Jay (Peace be upon him).......He said he had to practise day and night to master the craft, DJaying ain't easy especially mixing and scratching, he also said u gat know music big time to be a better dj...