Watch a video from Emma Short-E talking about the possibilities of learning how to scratch on a portable turntable.
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#AskShortE Episode 9
In this episode we talk:
- Scratching and house music.
- Delay effect settings in Scratch Live.
- Left hand / non dominant hand scratching on the crossfader.
- Tips for stiff crossfaders.
- How to speed up scratches.
- How long it takes to learn scratches.
- How to choose scratch samples.
#AskShortE Episode 8
In this episode we talk:
- 7″ scratch record availability.
- Scratching alone and feeling stuck.
- Scratching vocals instead of just “ahh”.
- Scratching slow songs.
- Slipmats, records and the turntable platter – how they work together when scratching.
#AskShortE Episode 7
In this episode, we talk creativity, Serato vs Traktor, where to find sweet vocal samples and more!
#AskShortE Episode 6
In this episode, we talk being stranded on a desert island with 2 turntables a mixer and 5 records, plus using space and silence between scratches.
#AskShortE Episode 5
In this episode, we have some fun as I answer both scratch and non scratch related questions from my School of Scratch students, Those crazy cats love to ask me fun questions! Let’s GO!