Week 16: Transformers

Scratch Overview

Probably one of the very first scratches to use the crossfader. Starting with the crossfader closed, open and close the crossfader to a certain rhythm/pattern while consistently moving the record back and forth also in time with the beat. Effectively “transforms” the sound into something else.

Center Fader Position: Open/Closed

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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.