How to Use Scratches to Mix out of Songs

Thursday, March 26, 2015

How to Use Scratches to Mix out of Songs

Washington, D.C.-based DJ school the Beat Refinery has launched a new video series aimed at beginners. For the first installment, D.C. Thre3style Runner-up DJ As-One demonstrates how to mix out of songs with three different scratch techniques. Watch the four-minute tutorial above and visit the Beat Refinery’s website for more information about the school.

Related: Watch As-One’s Red Bull Thre3style Application Video

Anthony | Music Tech, Videos

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