Scratching? Can anyone scratch? No, I have no intention of becoming the next Eddie Halliwell cos I'm not guna play dance music but when I get sum decks I'd like to learn to scratch. Was wondering how hard it is? Do I need to get different decks to normal ones cos on htfr it says there are 'specialist' scratch decks. Any info/websites would be appreciated. Cheers
Specific 'Scratch' decks just have a straight tone arm, and the tonearm in a different place, sometimes with an extra start/stop button. Technics, however, being the best deck you'll ever use, don't make a deck specifically designed for scratching, and so people just turn 'em to the side, which works just as well. The thing you need to watch most, equipment-wise, when scratching, is your carts (shure's are probably best for scratching), and a mixer with a crossfader curve.
I'm learning to scratch..... anyhoo technics aren't the turntablists choice... Vestax are - they have more torque, a more stable platter, straight tone arms... they were designed as a scratch deck... technics were designed as a kareokee machine for drunk jap[anese business men... do the math (also read most turntablists recommendations)
I read that there is a way you can twist your stylie on "s" shaped arms to make it easier to scratch on them!!!!
twist your styli? erm sounds very dangerous.... could seriously effect sound quality and playability.... your much better off buying a scratch styli than trying to make ur own.
heres my 10p s worth... when using technics, best thing to do is to set the arm at its steepest position, ie so that the pivot is highest from deck, this way the angle at which the needle hits the records means that its less likely to skip or jump... only problem is due to this angle, it means that your vinyl and needle will get worn much quicker due to increase pressure.
