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DJ ND Showcases Faderless Scratch, Chirp, and Flare Combo
In the latest episode of DJcityTV’s Made From Scratch, DJ ND breaks down another one of his advanced techniques. This episode’s pattern combines faderless scratches, chirps, and one-click flares. Watch the tutorial above and grab DJ ND’s scratch tool here.
Also, congratulations to Wundrkut for winning last episode’s #MadeFromScratchVNLContest!
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Related Post: Win a Pair of Ortofon VNL Cartridges by Recreating DJ ND’s Flare & Tear Combo
Have a Scratch Conversation With DJ IKU on GENRE BNDR’s ‘CH419’
Need to brush up on your turntablism skills? Join the 2010 Red Bull 3Style Japan champion, DJ IKU, for a scratch conversation on the latest episode of GENRE BNDR‘s CH419.
In this audience participation video, the renowned turntablist scratches for four bars and allows the listener to repeat his patterns or come up with their own.
Plug in and follow along with DJ IKU above.
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Win a Pair of Ortofon VNL Cartridges by Recreating DJ ND’s Flare & Tear Combo
In a special episode of Made From Scratch, DJ ND demonstrates a scratch pattern that could win you a pair of Ortofon’s new VNL cartridges.
If you’ve got what it takes to recreate this flare and tear combo, film yourself performing it over a beat and upload the video to Instagram. Tag @djcity and @ortofon_dj and use hashtag #MadeFromScratchVNLContest. Entries may be submitted until Wednesday, December 16, and one winner will be announced in the following episode of Made From Scratch.
Watch the tutorial above, grab DJ ND’s scratch tool here, and start preparing your entries. Good luck!
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Related Post: Watch: DJ ND Refreshes One of His First Combos
Japanese Turntablist YB Shares Scratch Technique Using Tempo Slider
Red Bull 3Style IX Japan finalist YB has delivered a tutorial for DJcityTV showcasing a unique scratch technique. The turntablist developed a way to scratch using the tempo slider and transform effect found on Pioneer DJ equipment. According to Pioneer DJ, he is the first to perform the technique.
YB is known for pushing the boundaries of what can be done on a pair of CDJs. In adition to competing in the 3Style, the accomplished battle DJ was also a finalist in the 2018 Goldie Awards.
Watch YB’s tutorial above.
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Related Post: Watch: DJ ND Showcases Baby Scratch, Chirp, and Transform Combo
Watch: DJ ND Showcases Baby Scratch, Chirp, and Transform Combo
In the latest episode of DJcityTV’s Made From Scratch, DJ ND shares a cool technique using basic scratches that sound complex when combined. The combination of baby scratches, chirps, and transforms create a pattern that sounds good fast or slow.
Watch the tutorial above and grab DJ ND’s scratch tool here.
Related Post: Watch: DJ ND Demonstrates a Stab, Flare, and Transform Combo
Improve Your Mixes With DJcity’s Song Key Filter
DJcity‘s simple yet powerful search filters allow users to discover music quickly and efficiently. In today’s tutorial, we will show you how to utilize the “Song Key Filter” to search for tracks in specific keys.
The “Song Key Filter” is located in all of the main sections of our website, including the New Releases, Search Results, Most Popular, DJcity Exclusives, and Genres pages. Combine the “Song Key Filter” with the “Version Type” and “BPM” filters to further enhance your music discovery.
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