Flare Scratch Tutorial - How To Scratch

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Flare Scratch Tutorial by DJ Short-e.
This week, Short-e teaches you how to do the Flare scratch.
The Flare scratch is an open fader scratch. Start with the fader open, release the sample then cut the sound in 2 by closing the fader then opening it again. You can flare on the forwards record movement and the back.
Beat # 8528 used in this clip is available here:
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Happy Scratching! :D

[@SuperAsianStorm]

whenever i try this i always end up chirping O_O

[@djdonndemarco]

You are great at teaching ,, I love it .. from INDO . :) fast to learn so much easier ..

[@LukeVonDukeSP]

HAMSTER 4 LIFE!!! I always felt like that "GUY" that had to switch the RCA's around in the middle of a scratch sesh...But since the invention of the HAMSTER switch, I have been able to cope with the issues inside me.....

[@BigBadandHeavyAaronD]

Good tutorial. Quite tricky to get the hang of this scratch as I always end up transforming somehow when I try to do it fast.

[@northwestclasspnw7974]

it's so hard for me to "un-teach" my fader hand not to stay closed! Having a hard time letting it stay open after a flare

[@tribalrydims]

+Phillip Hudshon takes time, its worth it in the end:)

[@studioscratches]

+Phillip Hudshon practice practice practice! You will get it!

[@floydbumby]

+Phillip Hudshon That is my problem too but, I am determined to get it.

[@studioscratches]

Take it real slow! You got this!

[@mblp]

Practice Chirps only for a week or two🎚👌🏻😊

[@studioscratches]

My crossfader is reversed in this tutorial. For more info see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHSZZYmAfKp1ea8 and check out my online School of Scratch schoolofscratch.com for my newest in-depth scratch tutorials and online course / practice program - Emma

[@jhirn2957]

Idk why this is such a hard scratch to add to the Arsenal. Gonna keep trying but it just feels so unnatural.

[@studioscratches]

it is a bit unnatural at first, stick with it. I have a much better tutorial in my complete course now, if it interests you I have all the info here: schoolofscratch.com if not this one shows the main mechanics.

[@GL0ZZ3NTechReviews]

Quick Question: Why do you invert the Xfader? Personal preference?

[@BigStickyNugs]

(8 years later) its known as hamster style made popular by qbert

[@repo136]

Your tutorials are always simple and easy to follow. However I come from the school of Transformer scratching with Jazzy Jeff years ago and this scratch is still one I cannot master!

[@richmuscle8316]

I respect her just because she is using Vinyl!!! Tired of the computer artist...

[@hunterguy30]

If your using a controller with DVS it's the same as Vinyl bro.

[@richmuscle8316]

Dj Psyclone Nothing digital is the same as vinyl.

[@ferfzero4333]

When I started DJing- vinyl was the only option, unless you wanted to rock a jog wheel... Now- Serato, Traktor and other DVS software allows for an "easier" entry into the hobby. NO- it doesn't make any actual DJ techniques easier... but it does make it easier to get source material. You got that new Kendrick Lamar on vinyl? no- ok You got that Beyonce on vinyl? no- ok How about the classic battle records like Wizard of Ahhhhhhs, Super Seal, Hee Haw Breaks, Bionic Booger Breaks??? stuff that has been out of print for years... well, they are pretty much impossible to find, and when you do, they have been trashed so hard you can hardly find a clean sample that the needle will stay locked in on. If I'm using Serato with the lid closed on my laptop- how is it any different than a classic vinyl record? So don't go being a doofy hater... you show how little you really know about the art by negating someone's talent and creativity simply because there is a computer somewhere in the loop. If it's dope- appreciate it for what it is

[@Shubhanaga]

Switching the cross fader backwards is known as 'battle mode' I think isn't it and is how most of the pros do it - it is pretty standard practice.. I am a DJ not a turntablist - I'd like to know why you scratch heads out there do this, I presume it must be easier

[@buddafingaz9403]

Great video DJ Shortee, your always appreciated...... 💪🙏😎👍

[@jetset808]

haha sweet.. i scratch that way too with the cross fader on the left side for my left table.. i'm told i scratch wrong all the time but now obviously i've been vindicated .. screw you dj school

[@leadbarrettes383]

Great video-thank you! Any suggestions, for easier transitions between open and closed-fader scratches? It seems like one style often leaves the fader in the wrong spot, unless you're scratching off-beat (e.g. 1/8th, 1/16th notes). But then, those off-beat open-fader scratches feel really foreign-like my brain thinks it's doing something totally different from the example in this video. Hope that makes sense!

[@HypnoticHollywood]

why do people do scratch tutorials in hamster style when they KNOW 90% of turntablist scratch regular style ?!? just brilliant !

[@igotnow357]

What type of record is that you are scratching with? Is it a record with just sounds on it or a record with vocals?

[@nomenhior]

damn i have the slipmat that was with the turntable and it is not that "slipy" as yours, any sugestions ?

[@DjTyujia]

@studioscratches I'm doing my scratching on CDJs too; not sure if that makes it easier or harder? :v

[@youlyssess]

why are you working inverted?...I use only the technics DMC mixer.....but cool work!!!

[@scottyak123]

How are you getting that sound at 3:42? it's going a little fast to me to decipher...

[@scottyak123]

How are you getin that sound at 3:42? Its goin a little too fast for me too figure out

[@_lukaszbugajski]

best scratch tutorials!

[@studioscratches]

Thanks Lukasz!

[@23056600]

❤

[@solrosenberg6584]

So far, this seems to be my cryptonite. I cant seem to get the timing down for the reverse. You make it look so easy. I HAVE to be able to conquer this, and its taking me a while. We'll see what happens.

[@studioscratches]

learn the forward part first, then do only the back part real slow. I will be covering it in more detail next week at www.schoolofscratch.com

[@MEKON17]

what is the difference between this and a transformer scratch ?

[@woolensheep192]

i can do the scratch but i can never get em into a pattern :(

[@djluvca]

It looks so easy:D but hold it on doubletime is very hard..

[@Kisaki9321]

I guess girls are good at this.

[@veeforunique]

It keeps turning to a chirp for me

[@studioscratches]

hey, you might like to use my updated video here: schoolofscratch.com/get-started The key is to go very slow.

[@DasFachpersonal]

day by day I wake up with short-e! keep on and thank you!

[@studioscratches]

Das Fachpersonal So cool! Thanks for watching!

[@ll-gj8oj]

I love your channel I am first generation turntable... ..i used tractor DVDs

[@studioscratches]

thank you so much! Keep on!

[@rh2arap]

how is the name of the vinir of the rigth??

[@groundnpound702]

I'm just getting started and you're awesome.

[@studioscratches]

+robbie ferraren Great stuff! Be sure to check schoolofscratch.com for my best videos and tutorials.

[@floydbumby]

+robbie ferraren I agree. Best teacher on the web.

[@DJENERGY210]

Sounds like pacman

[@funky12374]

Thanks for the advice ;)

[@Muelus]

Wikaaa Wakkaaaaaa

[@MPapeleu]

@MEKON17 The transformer creates little stab sounds, these are longers sounds, + the movements are totally different

[@MTDBey]

This scratch does my fucking head in!

[@BpmSupreme]

great flare scratch!

[@studioscratches]

Bpm Supreme Thanks for all the kind words on my tuts!

[@DjTyujia]

@SUPRRREMEkid I got the gist of this after watching the video and trying it a few times. It's just a matter of changing your timing with the crossfader. Instead of shutting it at the end of a stroke you're shutting it in the middle. I got my head round it by thinking of it as "interrupting" my scratch motion. Hope you've got it down :)

[@theGanj]

I have an annoying habit of closing the fader at each end of a sample so obviously I need more practice, but I was wondering whether it would sound the same if I was to do it like this. Open fader at start of the sample, cut the sample in half, then close the fader again at end of the sample, and do the same again when pulling back. I just can't seem to start with fader on open.

[@Shubhanaga]

@studioscratches Right you are! The hamster, of course.. Looks like crab scratch would be proper difficult without setting up reverse stylee.. what do I know though eh? Love these vids by the way such a good explanation, have inspired me to have a crack at it !!

[@DjTyujia]

@studioscratches Yeah it definitely sounds a lot better on vinyl, can hear how clean and crisp it is when you do it. As if to make matters more difficult for myself, I spin happy hardcore, and my nerves get to me when recording mixes on here where I want to do a bit of scratching! :P

[@ambushed10304]

@studioscratches I definitly got it with the same speed as you do in 1:48 . But I can't do it faster, altough i'm keepin' practising, any ideas? Perhaps I have to scratch on a shorter part of the sample as usual, so it's easier to move my scratching hand faster... (Sorry if my english is bad, but I'm french :-D)

[@maccagrabme]

@studioscratches What would you have done before the hamster feature was available on a mixer? Is it something you cannot do or just find too fiddly? Do you find the cut-in on the Vestax crossfader good enough for all modern scratches or wish it was sharper?

I have a crossfader question. On the video it's closed (muted) when it's on a playing deck side (right from viewer point of view) and open on the oposite (further) side from the playing deck. On my Numark MixtracPro (midi controller) it's the other way around. I'm new to all this and it really caught my eye. What is the reason for that? Thanks

[@corprinus]

Do you think that not having a crossfader curve would make a big difference in advanced scratches like the flare and boomerang? I'm currently using a Numark Mixdeck Express and I find it hard to do flares since you have to close the fader on the first part of it. The sound cuts out before I can hear the first step of the flare. Any advice?

[@DjDryIcee]

im having trouble going up to speed on the flare... i manage to do it slow but as soon as im going up in the speed (for example twice every 4 beats instead of once) im loosing the beat on my fader's hand... any advice?

[@SPRINGS02]

flares damn this scratch has always gave me some trouble i can do most other scratches and i can one click flare and 2 click(but not as good) but when it comes to that really fast flaring i have alot of trouble. nice vid

[@DjNarda]

Cool, this is the level I've got to so far. Now is the time I can go further with the help of your tutorials. Scratching is really tough to get the hang of so I can't wait to see what's next ;)

[@mike_t303]

Your fader is reversed which is confusing

[@studioscratches]

Yes it is :) I explain that better in my newer tutorials. You can think of it like an upfader and open and closed fader movements.

[@PhilosBias2000]

THANKS..AND YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE HOW MUCH THESE HAVE GOT ME WHERE I'M AT TODAY..SO MUCH PROGRESS..WIT DIS KZbin STUFF..SUCH AN DECREASED LEARNNG CURVE..AND FINALY SOME REAL PROGRESS..REALLY THO, THANKS..NOW BACK TO PRACTICING AND ENJOYING

[@PhilosBias2000]

ON DA LEARNING CURVE WOULD IT BE BETTER TO LEARN AN INDIVIDUAL SCRATCH THEN COMBO THEM R START LEARNING WITH FULL PATTERNS OF DIFF SCRATCHES JUS AT OWN SLOW PACE?????

[@Scorpiosign53]

What about the Numark NS7? :D

[@Ruwan83]

you really are doing a great service to mankind! these tutorials are amazing! I must say though I'm really struggling cutting out and cutting in the sound on the same vinyl stroke...temptation is always to move record forward or backwards with xfader...frustrating!!

[@daGuz113]

First of all.. Thank you so much for these video's online. They've been much help to me. I have one question: whats the difference between this flare scratch and the chirp scratch? They kind've sound the same to me

[@TyraFromSaigon]

i wish i had these videos when i started. berry ez to understand! great YOB :P

[@HeyHax]

I guess You can say we have to start form Scratch ;D * Crickets Crickets.

[@yogone]

Vestax is so 1990...damn.

[@djchucksta]

great tutorial 5/5 fav thankz for thiz tutorialz it really helpz a lot

[@IngwiePhoenix]

Huh...? Are those record players and mixers one big device? they look like it. Can you tell me whats in your set?

[@premiercozz]

are there limitations for what you can do if your fader isn't inverted? my mixer doesn't have a invert option. thanks!

[@purcell81]

Great videos great help will be practicing these later 👌🏻👍🏻

[@vyner8988]

oh! like the shiny !

[@djdoesha]

What scratch record is that ???????????

[@studioscratches]

Its called super seal.

[@veeforunique]

I’m getting it but I feel like I’m losing the rythem when I try to do it consecutively

[@DjAnticar969]

What effects do you use for "A" sample... i'm a begginer in this and I need some help... Thanks !

[@TheRoguesy2]

that's not a 1 click flare, that's a 1 click orbit flare

[@CreationRebelBrand]

whats an orbit flare? originally an orbit was the exclusive name for a two click flare forwards and backwards?

[@juvailpecson6235]

Well man even q-bert said its like this

[@igotnow357]

@studioscratches Thanks. I'm to pick up that superseal this weekend so I can practice!

[@MEKON17]

@maccagrabme just switch the wires round. Its what i do on my crappy citronic mixer =D

[@barrywatts8501]

Oh yeah got that down just working on doing it with up fader.

[@TimdogQ]

It looks like your fader is reversed?

[@studioscratches]

yes it is :)

[@AL3X36000]

Nice ! i try to leanr this technic ! but what is the music in background ?

[@jovelie]

Would like to see you tutorial a delayed flare. Keep up the great tutorials.

[@DelSigy]

hey i know this may seem like a dumb question (specially coming from someone who DJs and mixes alot). I have been self teaching via youtube for scratching. does it matter if the fader is on a "cut" switch to do this scratch? does the flare sound better with a "mixing based" setting for scratching. (sorry if that doesnt make any sense) thanks again for the clearly understandable video

[@Shootinglefty]

I just happened to see this question. I think I can answer it. By "cut" you are probably referring to the "contour" feature that makes the fade faster/sudden or slower/even? If so, leave it on "cut/fast/sudden" for almost every time of scratching trick. That's just my opinion, but it is probably the case for most all battle DJs. I think the slow/even crossfader may be what techno guys and club people use for beat matching etc, although they probably just use the main channel faders, not cross faders. Hope that helps!

[@olboyjohn]

Is the vestax Pmc 06 really that loud when closing the fader?

[@DjDryIcee]

Thanks for the fast replay.. gonna hit those turntables now..

[@DJSOUNDWAVE]

I guess my phone wants to list me as a different person. Ive ALMOST got it, I havent been this glued to the decks since beat matching. Ive got your guy's website bookmarked and am staying tuned! Thanks!!

[@studioscratches]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaysearain]

Looking for tips on triple time....any ideas?

[@NERFER20002000]

At te very beginning, whats the turntable in the middle of the screen with 3 faders called?

[@studioscratches]

Vestax QFO

[@statuseight]

easily the scratch that twists my head up!

[@funky12374]

Can I use numark M2 mixer for scratching?

[@NightmareTrigger]

how do u have your fader contour set???

[@djsonny1]

Big up from scotland

[@IllPropaganda]

Ill as always!

[@Bricks56]

this is easy to learn, thanks

[@YungSwag001]

Yeah start from scratch lol

[@djlsd1678]

THIS is the flare? i've always heard about new scratches like the flare and the crab but most DJs i knew have been doing this since the 80s...we just didn't give it a name

[@studioscratches]

+djLSD167 love the 80s!

[@maccagrabme]

I don't recall hearing this in the 80s can you give some examples? Are you confusing this with the chirp which is like an inverse version of this that everyone used back then?

[@bcfc3002]

I learning to scratch but i can decide what hand to use? your main and on record or mixer??

[@studioscratches]

matthew banford Check out this www.studioscratches.com/ask-short-e-dominant-hand-on-the-record-or-crossfader/

[@wallghing]

matthew banford do both, it will be better in the long run to be ambidextrious, plus some techniques go better with one hand and some with the other

[@kehhvin]

is that an innofader?

[@hanoxx2]

yay for superseal!

[@hineskittvelvett198]

Fozzie Bear

[@YungSwag001]

I need more tutorials :)

[@djbeenyclassic9696]

Nyc

[@mtache12]

Thanks for our the videos. So much easier to learn. You are great at teaching.

[@studioscratches]

Thanks Mike, appreciate the feedback!

[@englebertcherrington6355]

Mike T ]q!a

[@veeforunique]

Where can I get this beat?

[@studioscratches]

Hello, it is in the video description as standard and you can get it for free here: www.studioscratches.com/scratchy-100-flare-scratch-tutorial/ or get the whole series here: studioscratches.bandcamp.com/album/85-bpm-hip-hop-instrumental-beats.

[@shamwowed]

what kind of fader is that?

[@studioscratches]

+Jeff Tseng its a pro x fade inside a vestax mixer

[@shamwowed]

oh okay thanks! thought it was a inno cause the fader cap

[@AloneinFiction]

Short-e I am in Love with you!!!