Scratch Overview

This scratch can be difficult to get right, but it can sound and look really cool when done well.  Flick the record quickly back and forth, using either thumb and index finger or just index finger.  It helps to use longer, more consistent scratch samples like tones or ahhhhs.

Center Fader Position: Open

Scratch Notations: The BOTTOM of the graph (where the blue line begins) is the start of the scratch sample. The TOP of the graph (where the blue line peaks) is the end of the scratch sample. PUSH the record FORWARD from BOTTOM to TOP and PULL the record BACK from TOP to BOTTOM. The distance from LEFT to RIGHT of the graph is the speed of how fast you move the record.