The Boomerangs scratch is basically a continuous Aquaman. The trick is to leave the fader open at the end of…
The Aquaman scratch is a more spaced out, accented version of Boomerangs, which we’ll learn next. Start with the crossfader…
As the name implies, the OG 2 Click Combo scratch is performed by doing an OG flare directly into a…
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Another scratch invented by D-styles, the 2 Click Flare/Orbit makes 2 clicks forward and 2 clicks backward, separating the forward…
Originated by D-Styles, the OG Flare scratch is our first “two click” fader scratch. This fader movement of doing two…
Spair Flare was made famous by DJ Spair. This pattern sounds a lot faster than it really is. The Spair…
The 1 Click Flare is made famous by DJ Flare, start with the crossfader on/open and as you push the…
Slug March is usually performed over a half-time beat, the slug march actually begins at the end of the sound……
Joe Cooley is a DJ who made famous a certain pattern of stabs, forwards, and chirps. In a time when…
The chirp is our first “open fader” scratch so get ready! The chirp scratch starts with a record at the…
It may sound trivial, but practicing this technique will help you achieve more variations in your cuts. Push or pull…
The Rockit scratch is a funkier variation of the Military scratch-made famous by Grandmixer DXT on Herbie Hancock’s track “Rockit”.…
The Military scratch doesn’t have a preset rhythm or pattern but is more about creating a certain cadence by combining…
Often, we hear from new DJs who ask, “How do I build my business to be more recognizable or noticeable?”…
The Twiddle scratch uses the ring and index finger to alternate snapping the crossfader against your thumb. This scratch is…
You’ve been packing a dancefloor all night with banger after banger, but you know it’s time to take it up…
Phrasing is the act of breaking up a sample into either words or syllables by pausing the record with your…
Exactly like the forward but backward. Start at the end of the sound with the fader closed. Open the fader…
Similar to the Fade Scratch, the Echo technique uses the channel/volume fader but its movements are more like the forward…
The fade scratch can be great for intros/outros as well as adding space/variation between faster more complicated techniques. While doing…
The wait is finally over, Trampa’s highly anticipated debut album Disrespect has arrived and it was well worth the wait!…
Stabs are basically faster versions of the forward scratch. Do the same record and crossfader movements you’d do with a…
Currently riding one of the lengthiest hot streaks in the world of electronic dance music when it comes to releases,…
When Disclosure upended the electronic music scene with its Settle LP back in 2013, the Surrey, UK-based duo introduced the world to…
Still buzzing off the release of their much-anticipated anthology album A Matter Of Perspective on bitbird which served as a…
No matter the genre, producers each have their own way of engineering new music and now Steve Brian has taken…
With live gigging brought to a minimum due to pandemic concerns, many DJs have turned to live-streaming as a method…
As his recent collaboration “Over Now” with The Weeknd continues to dominate the airwaves, the bonafide hitmaker that is Calvin…
Throughout this year with many people ending up with plenty of unexpected free time, music production was used to occupy…
After making a lasting first impression earlier this month with the inaugural edition of her DJ tutorial series, Alison Wonderland…
For the moment, most of the gigs have stopped, and the DJ, nightclub and festival scenes are hitting reset. But…
For mobile entertainers, properly designed business cards and banners are important to gaining new clients. They quickly communicate the key…
Despite the downturn in business due to the pandemic, some fortunate DJs are out there doing select gigs. Fully aware…
Well before the current pandemic prevented DJs from performing before live crowds, the DJ-battle scene had begun to dramatically evolve…
After dropping a few live stream sets, Alison Wonderland continues to make the most of her quarantine with her new…
Riding quite the hot streak as of late following the release of this Invasion EP alongside Prismatic and teaming up…
Already considered one of the most talented producers in the world of electronic dance music receiving high praise from Porter…
As we all know, DJs around the world are hurting from canceled gigs and loss of income due to COVID-19.…
Over the last few months, I’ve written about and discussed many different types of simple or basic marketing tactics that…
After making serious waves out of the gate with their anthemic, ’80s-inspired remixes and original productions, Midnight Kids’ journey continues…
Since we’ve dived a little bit into the topic of DJ riders and unreasonable requests and demands, here’s another topic:…
After unveiling the first two singles “Forever” and “Kechno” off his forthcoming debut album From The Start which is set…
As the dubstep scene continues to thrive, dubstep powerhouse Never Say Die Black Label’s celebrates its 100th release with a…
After taking the electronic community by storm with their debut album Brainsugar back in 2016, Cubicolor has struck again showcasing…
While there is certainly no shortage of talent in the world of dubstep these days, Oddprophet certainly isn’t one of…
When it comes to the wild world of deadmau5’s mau5trap imprint, ATTLAS is one name that needs no introduction to…
By David Dallas Bryant I wish that in my younger days I was mature enough to know when DJ burnout…
With his blossoming label off to a blazing start to the new year following the release of his collaboration “Gunfinga”…
I’ve been researching the music distribution space lately and watching with interest as more pop up and margins get squeezed.…
After closing out the year with the news of his forthcoming tenth studio Guiding Light set to be released in…
On the eve of what can easily be considered the biggest day of his young career with this release of…
After much anticipation, Saved Records Label boss Nic Fanciulli’s Leap Of Faith EP with Black Circle is finally here! Still…
There is certainly no denying that Wax Motif is one of the hottest names in the game when it comes…
Choosing school dance songs requires lots of research. While the kids are still familiar with the top 40 / top…
Effective talent recruitment is among the most important aspects of any DJ company — but especially for Bar/Bat Mitzvah DJ…
Last month, Will Clarke had announced he would be launching his own label, “All We Have Is Now,” in addition…
So you’ve seen other DJs on Instagram and Facebook with numerous followers, cool pictures, getting gigs in all kind of…
Quickly becoming one of the hottest names in the game with hard-hitting house being the genre of choice throughout the…
Speaking on all things Digital Marketing at the DJ Expo for the past three years now has been an eye-opening…
Still riding high after her set this past weekend at circuitGROUNDS during EDC Orlando, CRAY has taken the time to…
After making his triumphant return from hiding behind the scenes with the release of his recent Organic EP, iconic Italian…
Of the five victims killed at a party at an Airbnb home on Halloween night last week in the San…
Certainly, one who made his presence felt throughout the summer, Minesweepa looks to do the same next weekend at EDC…
Today marks the release of Ducky’s latest body of work coming in the form of her Optimism EP, so we’ve…
Some may say the art turntablism is a dying breed with DJs focusing their attention on production; however, Jayceeoh never…
After recently being coined one of our up-and-coming artists to watch in the latest edition of On-Deck Circle, Ship Wrek…