Scratch Tutorial 4 (fades, cuts & military scratch)

[@BinaryAdventure]

This is 100% the best intro series to scratching on KZbin. I love how thorough you are and you explain and show the fundamentals of playing with the sounds before just diving into things.

[@lbplur]

It's hard being the only DJ out of all my friends I literally have no one to teach me. Thank you man this helps ALOT!!

[@chadelliot6955]

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[@maximusdeshawn4409]

@Chad Elliot Instablaster :)

[@chadelliot6955]

@Maximus Deshawn thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@djTLMtv]

Hi guys, I've been extremely busy with different projects, gigs and private life and as a result I was not able to make new video's in the last two weeks. I'm back in the lab right now and the new video's are dropping asap! Thanks for the support and patience. TLM

[@a.nobodys.nobody]

waitin on that ns7ii review !

[@Nikkotiosan]

subscribed, definitely a good tutorial video even for a 100% new dj / turntablist *cheers*

[@bernieodoy2540]

+djTLMtv What is the spinning 120 on your vinyl?

[@ultimatezegger0073]

Those are not on his vinyl. Those are called slipmats. They are under the vinyl, so the record can spin easily. :)

[@bernieodoy2540]

yeah I realize that know i didnt know about clear vinyl tho

[@Josh-nz2zf]

Dude, you have no idea how helpful this is!!! I've been practising alone for almost a year and can't do a decent scratch because I never had anyone to teach me but because of all your lessons. I AM NOW ABLE TO SCRATCH AND LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS CORRECTLY! DAMN I'M SO HAPPY AND GRATEFUL! May God bless you DJ TLM!

[@djTLMtv]

Great to hear that bro!

[@Josh-nz2zf]

Thanks again DJ TLM, I am now working on transformer cuts. Apparently, I am also not ambidextrous and having difficulty even with the basics. Still, will work on it little by litte. 👌

[@DJCrossUp]

I'm not a scratch dj but i played around with songs and taught myself that last scratch you did having no idea that it was called the military scratch 😂. Salute

[@fsassiv]

This is by far the best scratch tutorial on youtube.

[@bluebeast7452]

Man, this is my 2nd comment on DjTLM's video, but i been binge watching down the list on this channel. I been rhyming,writing, producing music since i was 14. And from learning how to dub my lyrics on a song using just 2 tape decks and a mixer back in the G, to mastering the 4 tracks. And now i can mixdown a song with pro tools, a laptop, and a mic better than alot of people i know with high end sound boards. And i learned all that myself cause music is my passion. Anyway, the whole DJ aspect is something i always wanted to get in to especially since my rave day's. I always had a ear for music and know bout bars, patterns,hooks, just all around groove of any song. Sorry bout this long comment its my passion down here in the N.O. but your videos is like a class session when i need a quick how too. Keep doing your thing on your channel.

[@regi103]

You are going straight to heaven......Best Dj tech channel ever.......

[@esiri65]

Thank you so much for this teachings you made a valid point in step 1 about crawling before you can walk and i think I've been walking and skipped crawling basically I just grab the cross fader and an accapella from a vinyl and try try with little results or change then frustration sets in and i leave it for a while and keep coming back trying to use the cross fader without using the baby scratch. At a point i even blamed my mixer saying it's not the right one it doesn't have enough curve etc when i get a better one I'll go hard but those were all excuses like the saying a bad worker always quarrels with his tools but you're teaching has given me hope and reassurance you're a great teacher with so much wisdom thank you TML you da man kid

[@lustforlow-end6022]

Good tutorial, easy to follow. I read a comment on another video & it said the military scratch goes like this : chop, chop, baby, chop, baby, chop, chop. When you say this out loud it’s easy to understand how it’s meant to sound 😊

[@nashnya70]

Glad I bumped into you. Scratching was the one thing I still had on my bucket list for Dj's!

[@johnnyresto1154]

skipped video 3 because i didnt think it was something i wanted to utilize, watching this video made me realize the importance, thank you for putting my ass in place on slowing my roll!

[@djTLMtv]

Hah, all good bro! We all want to run before we learn how to walk, but taking it slow will lead to better results in the end

[@davsum1964]

i just wanna thank you for sharing your knowledge, It's helping me take my Djing to another level…

[@andymiamiofficial]

These tutorials are really really good, you're a great teacher. Keep it up!

[@djabayarde9576]

thanks brother for the time to give us the best tutorial series....

[@RickSlickCHI]

Great tutorial, I'm actually a beginner controller dj. This will help me bring a different flavor to my sets . I hope you do a tutorial on crab scratching. It's very complicating for me.

[@bob3942]

Dude I just love ur tutorials helped me a lot Im 12 and I can mix with 4 pioneers and I can scratch now thnx to you man

[@jackchapman6712]

I feel like I should send you a check!

[@djTLMtv]

Jack Chapman Feel free :)

[@jamesbigsbee1413]

Jack Chapman real talk

[@darealent]

Thanks for your videos man. I really appreciate you. Not good yet, but I'm definitely making some progress. I'm stopping on part 4 for now. Got to get my fader and baby scratch coordination down. I have it more with the channel fader than the cross fader. Gonna keep practicing though.

[@myis300turbo]

Just started practicing with the fader today. Funny my left hand wants to do different things. Going to spend lots of hours just getting my left hand to work separate from my right. Very excited for the outcome though. Practice practice for sure with this one.

[@thrillokhtilak1811]

same here did u overcome it???

[@PaparazziEntertainment]

This Series Is DOPE I have been a DJ for over 20 years and never though of scratching LOL but this series really makes it easy thanks

[@el.gino_]

Am progressing so much thx to your tutos ! the bests on yt so far !

[@oloopaul4872]

Have listened well and I will keep on practicing thanks for your tutorial

[@grumpy_old_man7031]

Nobody breaks it down like djTLM thanks a million 🙏

[@djTLMtv]

Hi guys, Due to health issues I couldn't finish video's I was working on (NS7-2 review) and I can't record new video's either. I lost my voice over the weekend and that makes it a bit difficult to record stuff ;) I should be fine in a couple of days so stay tuned! For the DJ's who would like to be part of the Saturday Super Session: Join the Saturday Super Session and send me your own video!

[@P3T3B]

Wish we had KZbin 20 years ago. Took me years of practice. Your videos are spot on 😆

[@djTLMtv]

Pete Beard Yup, nowadays we can find anything online. I use KZbin all the time to find out things about everything (mostly software related). I had to learn a lot from listening to tapes and trying to emulate what I heard on the tapes ;)

[@colbyNcheese]

Thanks! Just started practicing scratching and you make it look easy because when I try it's not clean at all. Anyways I've been practicing so much my hands and arms start cramping up haha you the man tlm

[@Nipsy06]

This was great TLM..... I really appreciate these videos man!!! Keep em coming and keep spinnin bro!!!

[@Jesusgarcia-hn5qr]

Thanks for yours tutorials bro! I really love them. They are very usefull! You make a huge labour doing this and improving the Hip Hop culture. LUV!

[@djTLMtv]

+Jesus garcia Thanks man!

[@safebreaka]

Seriously wicked videos. I've just started, but your clear, precise and sick. Thank you.

[@jeromecherry8009]

You opened up a whole new world for me G Thanks DJ 2Lo

[@djTLMtv]

Cool!

[@Djcharlypzs]

Very useful my friend i have learned a lot lately with your tutorils thanx for your help

[@Sneye]

man i really like your videos. im just starting out and im serious about becoming a dj so thank you so much for these videos

[@margaretvine8652]

i still love these!!! im practicing and watching all the way in nz!!!!

[@djTLMtv]

Salute👊🏾

[@howtolinedance]

hello sir, I thank you for taking the time out to assist with these lessons. You are a awesome. In session 1 you said there was a link you would put in that we could use to practice. Can you repost that link.

[@sundotme3]

Hope you wont be tired of sharing your knowledge on djing djtlm :)

[@james_d_eaton]

This is so great. I love your scratch series. Thank-you so much for putting it together. I've been looking for something just like this, and stumbled upon your Channel thanks to a KZbin recommendation. Now I've subscribed.

[@djgkoolja4260]

Excellent Tutorials Bro.. I think The Best I've Seen On KZbin...Definitely A Master Of Your Craft...This Beat Has a little Naughty By Nature To It...

[@abigailsmith3942]

thank you ! I'm just starting out and this will be very helpful and showed me how fun scratching is too!

[@naysiploos]

great work tlm! keep up so that we can learn and practise the "craft"!!!

[@deep3064]

Wish your videos were filmed from behind you. Would be cool see things from your view. Love your tuts

[@djTLMtv]

Actually, only these old tutorials were filmed from the front. All later tutorials were filmed from the opposite angle

[@osiawideman4851]

Thanks for your tutoring,brother,I’m looking forward to my birthday day gift from my wife (I already know what it is,lol)a D.J.set with the whole set up

[@MegaAnand13]

Dj Tlm you are a Great teacher: )

[@djlenny473]

The best teacher 👌👏🤓🤙

[@esiri65]

trust me

[@sagargupta3900]

I love you tlm your videos really helped me a lot❤️

[@air_rick_b]

Should you use your dominant hand to control the platter or the crossfader

[@djdanielbalderas]

Mis felicitaciones es un excelente tutorial y por supuesto un gran maestro, la perfecta combinacion, estoy muy contento y ahora a practicar y practicar una saludo y un fuerte abrazo de aqui desde el estado de mexico

[@sebastianbent3566]

I'm a big fan bro really helpful your tutorials!! salutes from Costa Rica!.

[@djTLMtv]

+Sebastian “Dj Sounds” Bent Salute

[@dj_deewayne9595]

Great.. will take my time to learn this one.. thanks for great instruction

[@djTLMtv]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@christianandanar4050]

thanks to you DjTlm! very helpful tutorials:)!

[@dennismarkcalda9739]

Youre so Very Generous for Sharing this Tutorials😊 Thank You😊🙏🏻

[@cobainwindsurfer762]

Thanks a lot for u're tutorials man, they are awesome! Keep them comin'!

[@CarlotheDJ]

Love your work Sir.

[@djyous93]

Great series 💯💯

[@RUDYHOLLAPENA]

bro, I just started learning how to scratch... today! lol You're videos are very well put together, and informative. I just got done watching the first 3. Gonna practice and check out video #4 this weekend. Thx for putting these up man! Respect

[@whateverbro3554]

Your nice on the decks bro. Appreciate this!

[@davidgriego8722]

Do you have a fader set up video? My main question is regarding how “tight” to adjust the cross fader. I have a Rane 72 and I’ve added some tension but I’m not sure it’s enough. Is this purely to how I like it? Being new to scratching I don’t really have a preference yet and would appreciate any input or guidance. Love the videos old and new. Thanks

[@soopafly408]

When you do a overhead shot of your turntables can you turn the image upside down in your editing program so that we see it from your perspective?

[@djTLMtv]

Yes, I can do that. I've heard this comment a couple of times now and I will try it out with the next Scratch tutorial for sure!

[@yungaznbeast554]

Hey this is awesome! Im doing dance music now ..EDM stuff..But this is awesome! much love!!!

[@jluisb9538]

Ur the best i learn a lot from ur videos!

[@IndigeniousTaino]

New to tour channel. Thanks for the vids. I used to dj in my late teens/early 20s & just regifted myself a pair of 1200s. I have a question if you or anyone can answer. Which vinyls are good for scratching?? Thanks!

[@djTLMtv]

Well, you could basically use any sound off any song, but there also something called battle records. These are vinyl records with beats and a selection of sounds put on there especially to use for scratching. Look for titles like Super Duck Breaks, Scratchy Seal, etc

[@IndigeniousTaino]

@@djTLMtv thank you!

[@dominicrozario693]

Nice videos, really good insight for beginners.

[@sickness441]

cheers dude, your tutorials and explanations are really helpful..

[@Locoporti69]

Thanks for sharing all your knowledge I'm a beginner DJ.

[@koehatae]

dis is really helpful and i needed this

[@DJFrankStallone]

You are an excellent instructor!

[@lisar.3815]

You’re the BEST!!! Omg I can’t wait!!!

[@22Metropolis22]

Is using the transformer button instead of a crossfader frowned upon? obviously it's more limiting than using the crossfader but it's damn useful

[@joshieboi21]

Peace, Love, and dope beats, thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@DerMondmann]

Thx alot man for your tutorials. You really helped me getting started!!

[@michaelenglish839]

Just got the DDJ-1000SRT and wondering what is the best way to get beats, samples, and everything else I need. Obviously, the good stuff probably cost money and that's fine with me. Looking for pro-level stuff.

[@terrencegiles8187]

dj tlm love your videos man I like those s120s though how much weight do you use

[@phillywonkz1297]

so helpful man thank you !! cant wait to give these a try

[@rigomortisfxstudios]

my fav dj on here

[@pattimus44]

Hey TLM! Loving the videos as usual! I have a couple questions about learning these techniques with small controllers which don't have LED feedback on the jog wheels. More specifically the ones for Serato, should I be looking at the virtual jog wheel or the waveform in the software? Also, do you have any tips for using small jog wheels? It sometimes feels as though I would need to use vinyl instead to have more control and make more precise movements while trying to learn these techniques...

[@LA1047]

Hey DjTlm, just got into DJing bout a year now and your tutorials are one of the best I've seen. My question is, which hand would you prefer on the record and fader. I'm right handed, so I heard u use your left on the record, but it feels awkward... Any advice???

[@djTLMtv]

Funny that you mention this. I talked about this a bit in my latest scratch tutorial video (online tomorroe). Some DJ's can do everything with both hands. It depends on the type of scratch for me though. Some scratches rely more on the fader movements and others are more about the record movement. I do some scratches on the right deck and some on the left because in some cases I prefer to have my right hand on the vinyl and other times I want my right hand on the fader.

[@dangerouskidsnet]

djTLMtv Leo Amio Hey Leo, When I started, I was in the same boat. I'm right-handed, and had some trouble developing my left hand. You're always gonna notice one hand stronger than the other, but definitely practice with both, and try to focus on getting that left hand stronger. Years ago, they used to force left-handed people to write with their right hand in elementary schools (ask your grandparents about it). All you gotta do is focus on developing that off-hand, and keep practicing, and you'll get it :)

[@KefeAman]

Hi,great vid but i need some advice please this for me is the reason why i looked for tut videos but i still dont see anyone address this fundemental, i learned how to scratch with faders,i cannot use the crossfader as it is the opposite movement in technique to a fader (unless i goofy the decks which i cant do live performing) , to play the sound on a fader your hands seem to move outwards at the same time as outwards on the deck , but on a crossfader its the opposite, the deck hand moves outwards and away but the crossfader hand moves inwards or towards the deck, to explain what i mean simply just Air scratch now with your bare hands with an imaginary fader both your hand point upwards and both hands are doing the same movement at the same time Now air scratch with a fader now the fader hand is doing the exact opposite to play the sound,its moving inward not outwards, to unlearn this feels impossible at the moment,is there any drills you can recommend,this has been a long problem for me but i dont know how to even search the net for how to fix it Thanks in advance

[@atreides888]

Wow, you just helped me so much with this vid! Thanks a lot!

[@1silentsoldier1]

How do I setup my controller to scratch. Other than lowering the buffer?

[@dasimsim]

Can i adjust the upfader make it fast like a xfader?

[@djTLMtv]

It depends on the mixer. Some mixers will allow you to adjust the channel fader curve to a really sharp setting

[@dasimsim]

@@djTLMtv Id like to thank u for ur response Would u plz recommend few budjet mixers for the upfader adjustment?

[@motm4437]

great work man i learnt a lot from you already. i haven t watched all tutorials but i have some questions, you might have already answered? i have problems with needle skipping sometimes ( with the weight already set to a little more downforce on the record ) can this damage the record if the needle sticks too much to it? or could it be because there are scratches in the record that cause skipping? (I often use the same old, badly used, before I got them, records) can this damage the needle? I tried to calibrate the needle, like shown in some tutorials, and that is making skipping worse because it seems to be too easy to get lift up. is applying too much force with the hand on the record causing skipping?

[@djTLMtv]

+Mot m Scratch needles are built for scratching, but they will (slowly) damage. Same thing with the vinyl. It can taker a beating, but every once and a while you will need to replace the control vinyl and the needles. Is the hole in the middle of the vinyl too big? That can cause friction which will increase the chance of skipping. Is the vinyl straight? If it's not straight it can 'wobble' easier and skip. Just a couple of things you can check

[@motm4437]

+djTLMtv thx for taking the time to reply and the help with your tutorials I appreciate that. I sort of figured it out to avoid the needle skippin it happens rarely now. keep up the great work ;)

[@quatrobrusko7079]

Would you please upload your scratch sample you used on this scratch tutorial.

[@freddymedina7544]

did you get your vinyl record custom made? and if so how?

[@ER_aka_RAM]

Do your control plates develop que burns from keeping the stylus on the same spot while scratching? Assuming you're using Ortofon's, are they durable?!

[@swahili.sumbua9120]

Hello good vedios but I'm asking what's on top of your platter be BLESSED

[@Devestato72]

Hey bro, can u recommend a laptop other then mac that I can use with serato? I want to get one this weekend....tks in advance

[@jz5748]

How to make phrasing of the song scratch?like certain words .not using scratch sound?plz help

[@isaacsalazar7696]

DJ TLM - When u do scrach; Do ur vynil has any grade of adjustment?

[@DJBassicBeat]

Hey, what kind of song are you using for your scratches, and can someone suggest songs that are good for scratching?

[@djTLMtv]

+DJBassicBeat You can scratch with any sound or beat. I have scratch tools and beats that you can download for free. Just check out my website or soundcloud page

[@DJBassicBeat]

alright thanks :)

[@lejosounds]

Thanks bro!!! easy and good way for explain the things!! THANKS FOR YOUR TIME BRO

[@djTLMtv]

+lejosounds Glad I could help

[@LukT95]

Hello there! I'm using a Pioneer DDJ SX2 as controller in combination with a Macbook Retina - Late 2013 (i5 2.4GHz, 8GB RAM). Every time I do the Baby scratch and turn the fader up and down, Serato freezes for a very short moment and continues with a short moment of fast forward. U have any idea how I can fix this?

[@ARFOMEJO]

You are a great teacher, thank you!

[@valentineogwang400]

Thx man..... your videos been so useful tome

[@freespiritkaro3414]

Thank you for your great vids & honest feedback in reviews, very helpful :). Which Pioneer mixer is that you got there ?

[@djTLMtv]

That's a DJM900SRT

[@snakeeyes3883]

ARE THOSE CONTROLLERS OR ACTUAL TURNTABLES BECAUSE THAT LOOKS LIKE VINYL.

[@josemanuelsanchezmejorada1926]

Very helpfull tutorials, thanks bro!

[@buddafingaz7516]

What up TLM, cool videos man, much appreciated, been practicing my stab scratch, and timing, looking for videos, for a righty, my weak hand is the left hand, but, still need to find some righty videos, can't seem to find any myself, they keep pulling up lefties....lol haha. But, any advice would be extremely helpful my man , cool bro, thanks man, Much Love, Mad Respect, and Big Ups homie..... :)

[@tonyeden8381]

I got more out of 4 tutorials than I got on my own out of 20 years of owning a pair of vestax decks and mixer

[@traplinetv1336]

Ayo TLM Iv been scratching with a Hercules Mp3 e2 What could ur tip be since the jog is small?

[@tia1103]

Hi DjTLM ! Do we have to turn down the LOW on our scratch sample? Very well explained tutorial. THUMBS UP!

[@djTLMtv]

You can do that. Back in the days we had to do it (with real vinyl) because if you didn't the low would create a lot of rumble/noise. With the digital equipment you don't have that problem anymore, but I still take out a bit of low to make sure the scratch isn't overpowering the music.