Week 52: Complete Review

Scratch Overview

Here we are, the end of our Itching to Scratch series! We hope everyone has been able to learn and apply new cuts to their arsenal of tricks! As a way to commemorate the occasion, instructor DJ Kanganade runs run through every scratch that was covered throughout the year, back to back to back. While this isn’t something normally done while performing, it is a great way to remind yourself of all the scratches you’ve practiced. Give it a try yourself and good luck!

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Week 41: Tonearm Height Adjustment
Week 41: Tonearm Height Adjustment

Having the correct height adjustment on your turntable’s tone arm can affect not only the way it plays but also the longevity of your stylus and vinyl. Check out this video to get a better idea of how you might want to setup your tonearm.

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Week 45: Anti-Skating
Week 45: Anti-Skating

Anti-skating is something most turntablists won’t use, but it’s good to know what it is and how it works. Knowing your gear inside and out can help you troubleshoot when problems arise and help you tackle whatever obstacles the Dj world has to throw at you.

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Week 47: Maintaining Your Gear
Week 47: Maintaining Your Gear

Maintaining your gear is an essential part of being a DJ. A malfunction of any kind during a set can be detrimental and sometimes hard or impossible to fix on the fly. Keeping your gear at its best will help you perform at your best.

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Week 50: Zeroing Out The Tonearm
Week 50: Zeroing Out The Tonearm

Zeroing out the tonearm is something every good DJ should know how to do. It is recommended if you're swapping needles between different (new or used) turntables, setting up at a gig, or just for calibration. Zeroing out the tonearm can prevent record burn, decrease skips, and preserve the life of your stylus.

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