Turntablist legend DJ Craze Performs on TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO and KONTROL X1 | Native Instruments

5x DMC World Champion DJ Craze takes things to the next level in this new turntablism routine, using TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO and the KONTROL X1 controller. Using the X1, Craze simultaneously triggers cue points on both decks, while still staying true to his roots with some serious beatjuggling.
By combining traditional vinyl techniques like juggling, scratching and body tricks with advanced controller-based functions such as cue point manipulation, tempo-synced effects and ultra-quick track changes, this performance showcases the cutting edge of turntablism and controllerism using the latest digital DJing technology.
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[@willtendo64]

he is banned from competing in the DMC Championships anymore because he has won to many times... respect to a living legend

[@andysanger4606]

He isn't though. He simply abdicated his throne. Qbert did the same in other aspects of dj competition.

[@dshlwndshlwn7938]

dope

[@edwardbusch3689]

Bro. This is the guy with that guitar case in the bar. Who then murks the murks

[@Qhashbba]

He was banned because he was destroying any hardware he can.

[@ariel454]

It's 2019 and this is still my favorite routine!

[@cotyhoepfner9380]

it’s 2023 and it’s still my favorite

[@youtubecustomersupport748]

The very first time I discovered dj craze and showed all my friends.

[@traffeek3581]

10 years ago this guy blew my Mind

[@ozturkberkayy]

Same!

[@wamp1738]

11 years ago I discovered this crazy routine. I'm still amazed today 😍

[@NativeInstruments]

Same here!

[@patrick0uch]

i still remember when this just came out i was showing it to everyone i know and they were ALL hooked

[@stefanristic8180]

what a routine! listened to this as a kid 13 years ago. Feels like visiting an old friend

[@fedscame]

6 years latter still brings me chills and brings back memories of having my own dvs system and now im a resident dj at one of the hottest clubs in my city

[@roasty80]

Yet no one has heard of you

[@fedscame]

@@roasty80 says the loser that uploads synth covers of his fav movie themes ur a pathetic loser

[@Paintball0599]

honestly. this is fantastic. I wish more dj's did it this way.

[@samattos1]

Hey kids - notice that he's still able to maintain a beat and rhythm. Juggling doesn't have to mean atonal and arhythmic.

[@martynpank]

Now, if he did that on 2x SL1200's, with the original vinyl....now, THAT would be impressive!

[@JackTejada]

He already did all that shit 10 years ago, dude is legend, doesn't have to prove anything anymore.

[@samattos1]

@Martyn Timmis You're joking, right?

[@martynpank]

Steve. This guy is good. No doubt! But you cannot dispute someone if they did the same on vinyl dex?

[@samattos1]

It's Craze. He's been doing this on vinyl for decades. Moving to digital is simply evolution. Our job as DJ's is to do everything we can to please crowds. That's it. As a house DJ, I switched to digital because it means that instead of taking two 80lb cases with 200 records in them, I can take a hard drive with every track I've ever owned which means I can do a better job for my crowd. I can scratch on cdj's just as well as on vinyl. I can sample from movies, I can loop on the fly, I can set fixed cue points...Vinyl is fine, but to be competitive and to maximize out ability to please crowds, we've had to evolve beyond it. With this video in mind specifically, I'll point out that he's still using vinyl - albeit control vinyls - but in addition to that, he's also integrated pads and samples, is using organic percussion techniques, and has constructed a scratch routing every bit as complex (if not a great deal more complex) than what was possible in the past. Would it be impressive if he did that with just vinyl? Sure. Would it be impressive if someone excavated a construction site with just a shovel? Yeah, clearly. Doesn't mean that it's efficient, though, or that it gets the job done well or that it's even possible. As a DJ of 20 years who has played extensively on both vinyl and digital, I can tell you that it's not the medium that's important. It's what you do with it. Would it be fair to say that when Les Claypool plays his Whamola that he's not really playing an instrument? Don't forget that when turntablism started, we were ridiculed by musicians who play organic instruments as "not actually doing anything" which any scratch DJ can tell you is absurd. Don't find yourself guilty of the same faulty logic.

[@Processor609]

>This is what technology was SUPPOSED to be used for, not to just to "sync" 2 songs together and play songs like that through the party. THIS is a true DJ UTILIZING technology

[@bbfitw2008]

Hes the man and you know that,, he got flavor for over 20 years ,, omfg,, bow down to the master

[@D1giTal11]

Song Name : Joker - City Hopper

[@andysanger4606]

Thank you. I have this on vinyl and couldn't remember what it was called. Ripping that shit out shortly 🙏

[@cutter631]

most people would prefer to just maintain one camera angle so we can observe and how he's actually scratching and playing

[@JuggaloSupreme]

Some like the different angles so they can see how he's using the other equipment as well. I have the Scratch Pro 2 and have been thinking about getting a controller.

[@TheWorthlessKing]

Most people can just shut up and quit bitchin

[@rong2912]

GOLD 1200's!

[@RekLooseRocks]

Ron G, he has 3 sets of them.

[@ReefMimic]

Still awesome 12 years later!

[@ZZEROO99]

This video is legendary, with the fact this marked the future direction of how vinyl turntablism would become today.

[@ModmanOfficial]

no sync....like a fucking boss

[@areyouahomophobe6002]

Mix is good, but who the F listens to that garbage?

[@aristhera]

yeah, the most skilled turntablists are doin the ugliest edm-shit now, just no fun anymore

[@aristhera]

+Braeden Skoleski yes, but problem's still the same. The 2013 debate about dmc world champion Fly having preproduced had never taken place without that garbage

[@samattos1]

Your mother.

[@MikeCaseyMusic]

i watched this 12 years ago for the first time and it still blows my mind today. just unreal

[@FowlMurk]

DJ Craze is the illest dude you could ever meet. hands down

[@EZlover415]

So glad this guy still uses his old school skills in conjunction with the new stuff. Ya a lot of DJ's can do some cool stuff on the wheels but they look bored and are subsequently bor-ing. Thanks Craze for bringing a touch of the old school back n sounding flippin sweet while you do it!

[@wellack321]

One of the first scratchings i enjoy, really nice to let the songs come through and not just keep scratching :)!

[@MrVaken]

first 42 seconds of this is complete Gold...

[@ericlopez9549]

Just plain out brilliant. God bless you DJ CRAZE! E.L. Cleveland, Ohio.

[@BananaZone26]

why do people even bother disliking things as good as this?

[@waynegarner3087]

Awsome I love traktor Nice to see someone professional showing us how it’s truly done

[@jasonvaillancourt2724]

That's all skillz right there. Legend

[@youngblackethiopian]

You're gonna have to win the DMC world championship. They're the prize.

[@Mogruith]

Those are DMC Championship decks you win for being the best man!

[@Lopee08]

Iv never seen this kind of mixing b4. So far i like it and wish i had his set up.

[@Mcallyburger]

I have no other words... , it's beautiful

[@AttilaThebung]

The fader at the bottom is called a Crossfader, you can use it for snaps between tracks. The faders above it are the faders that patch to the decks.

[@MrDJFlick]

I Had To Watch This Video 3 Times to Actual Comprehend The Coolness That He Posseses Possess

[@loveagramm]

I can't stop watching it.

[@acidburn1942]

practice every day. im learning myself and i was finally able to create my own beat through scratches today. its a fantastic feeling.

[@Zeal808]

Cool he seems like he's actually having fun

[@bootsyt11]

I got to spend time and hang out with him when he came to Phoenix AZ, got to pick him up from his hotel and chill with him lol, he even took like 20 fucking pictures with me and shit, dude was super fucking down to earth, he even looked for my friend DJ Don V and me to say good bye after his set was done..DJ CRAZE ALL DAY!!

[@forballz]

always come back to this video for inspiration, the man is craaayyyyyzayyyyy

[@disyokerr]

Normaly ther is envy betwen DJs, I am a old DJ, I have performe with lost of djs, around the occidental world for years, I can say , This guy is the last one of the good ones, to be a young guy he has the old stile with new gears, He is realy respected DJ, I haven 'e see lately some one better than Craze. Is a placer to wacth hes performance. great , bravo.

[@nexus6191]

this dudes a show stopper !! awesome !!

[@Luieburger]

I think I like the slow first half the best, but he is damn fast on the second half. Good stuff.

[@advolkitrant2412]

Those golden decks

[@pepsicola8284]

THAT MAN HAS EPIC TURNTABLES!!!

[@DJmegatron1]

look at that vinyl collection!

[@TexasFlood]

Cleanest Drop Ever. Period.

[@LTGold007]

That's what I'm talking about Gold turntables!!!! ,Nice

[@LouisT1990]

The Gold 1200's were given out to DMC World Champions back when Technics was still in business and sponsoring the DMC, so Craze must have 4 pairs of these at home^^ He has golden faceplates on in this video though, the stock faceplate is black. Now that Rane is the main DMC sponsor, they give out golden Rane Sixty-Eight mixers to the winners.

[@JuanRojas956]

i think ive seen this video over 20 times! just awesome

[@spicetbedhead]

This is only like the BEST PROMO for the product!!! Everyone is gonna wanna buy this now hehe

[@AndreAcilaOfficial]

Going to see him live as my first edm event. This is incredible!

[@TheWiiAndPieMan]

i saw craze in a club a couple of days ago. he play for about 2 hours it was sick

[@Kitebowidl]

this makes me so happy ahahhaha can't stop grinning

[@somthinwikid]

@ everyone asking: He's using a "dvs" (digital vinyl system) controlling Traktor Scratch Pro and a Kontrol X1. Nothing is coming from the vinyl per se... All the music and samples are on the computer. Traktor Scratch Pro can use 4 "decks" each configurable for tracks or samples so while he's controlling 2 tracks with dvs he's also triggering samples from two more "sample decks" with the X1. In addition he is juggling cue points set on the track decks. There's a lot going on in that mix and Craz

[@Harrysound]

See ,I can't stand this kind of music but this is talent. This took some skill, some learning, some rhythm.....I respect this.

[@MrHildinho]

those technics are not real gold, but the MAN is!

[@falkonerockstarrz]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 respect from Brussels

[@todei79]

Hey Native, thanks for posting the awesome vid. Please keep'em comin.

[@MonsieurTripHop]

Born to skill on technics Mk2... amazing

[@sergi044]

i just obtained traktor scratch pro and its AMAZING!

[@tigyi]

HARD!!!! - needs to be LONGER!!!... DAMN

[@FarRightFred]

@dolphinnightmare the buttons are for effects and load samples/tunes onto the deck. You choose the sample/tune and click what deck you want it to load on. Then control on the deck same as a record.

[@RideableEntertainment]

Probably the best Dj-Video, I`ve senn on youtube !!!

[@helms7k]

alway been my favorite dj... dj craze iz da mane

[@Ollie19971]

absolutely murdered it

[@silent_bob_]

Ohhhshiiiiiiiiitttt! Look at that flashing!

[@FountainMath]

Dj Kentaro forever the DMC king!

[@mexx1treme]

I WANT THESE TURNTABLES!!!!

[@dnbjunkie0420]

so sick! gonna check him live tonight in south florida tonight! yessss

[@rajkaj123]

2021 and this still slaps ❤️

[@B0ULLIE]

LOL I love the ending. All of the camera men are like "Yo that shit was dope!" on some real Hip Hop cypher shit. Nice to see that shit.

[@brownj0811]

I'm officially a fan!

[@SwineHoundProduction]

you got some real talent Gee no question

[@Stuffboy13]

I cant stop watching it

[@jimrusslez989]

This gave me goosebumps...shits raw. wow wow wow

[@checkyerself]

how could you dislike this ?

[@DirkBigler]

You win gold plated decks as part of being the DMC Champion. Nice.

[@thehanz123]

ayo i prolly listened to this like 200 times and its still sickk lemme get those tables

[@AirsoftSolutions]

I wish there was a longer version of this..

[@napzter702]

Best DJ of all times

[@bigsqueek-guidry]

you got me into this shit and now nobody can take me out this game!

[@COMPUTEREXPECT]

deserve a like dj craze

[@CHINOmho]

Painted Chrome Gold Turntables, he got a Mad skill on scratching.

[@hbkorean]

Yeah, they are producers and performers

[@DJServe1]

My favorite.. craze is the GOAT

[@Veltrida]

He's the man.

[@strassenszene]

The Gold Technics!!! damn!!!!!

[@hardcoremaze]

200 dislikes are them peeps who dont got flavor. Mad props to Dj Craze

[@Doerak8]

That's how you get it done!!!! Pow Pow Pow!!!

[@CallMeHeartBeatz]

HE'S THE MAN!

[@Vannattakid]

Thats just talent right there.

[@sKarmA115]

LOL at his face @ 1:26 "WOO"

[@johnp7708]

I want those decks so bad!

[@ricardomes5]

5 time Dmc World champion!!

[@JEFFMETAL666]

They are gold plated 1210s, which you can quite easily pick up if you win the DMC World Championships. Craze has a few pairs of them.

[@xGetJynxd]

Unbelieveable Dj'ing Tekkers.

[@DocSpratley33]

@tnacrew hes just bringing in and out each channel real fast with the volume but on beat so it makes a neat effect

[@JeffDahlin]

Justin got me the Kontrol X1 thing (next to the laptop in the vid) for my birthday. I"m sure I'll sound just like DJ Craze now. Check out the other DJ Craze/Traktor vid that comes up in the KZbin search results too, it's pretty cool.

[@StilezzaWeddingsAndEvents]

The perfect beat! Greetings from Bulgaria, man!

[@daniellightfoot5032]

HE'S THE BEST EVVVVERRR.

[@DJSIQRIQ]

Beast mode: ON

[@DjPhaseFour]

The one and only...

[@habsfan12345678]

Mad respect.