New Camera – DSLR Cuts

by Short-e - Studio Scratches on January 26, 2012

in Video

Hey!

I’ve been working hard over in the School of Scratch. I just upgraded my camera to  a Canon 600D DSLR to provide high quality scratch video tutorials and scratch inspiration videos. I’ve just put it though its paces.

Here is the test video I thought you might like to see (watch in HD for best results):

Hope you enjoy the higher quality. I’m excited to see how the filming goes from now on.

In the School of Scratch I typically provide these scratch inspiration videos, in-depth instruction, advice, how-to video tutorials and beats for scratch practice.

Beat Used:

Rae and Christian: Played Out (Instrumental)

Scratch Record Used:

Digital Skipless Scratch Record #33

Happy Scratching!

- Short-E

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Overhead Video

by Short-e - Studio Scratches on January 21, 2012

in Studio Scratches News,Video

Here is a sneaky look at an example of the new overhead videos I have been shooting for my new School of Scratch Inspiration Club:

The site is growing fast with new videos and beats being added each week and there is an active friendly community of like minded scratch DJs. If you would like to know more or join us then please visit:

http://www.studioscratches.com/members/

There will still be free videos etc, the School just takes things deeper and provides even more resources to help your scratch practice.

Beat used:

Favorite Things from Speakher by Nikkiya

I looped up times: 01:50 – 02:03 in serato scratch live

Happy Scratching! :D

- Short-E

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DJ Brace – SYNESTHASIA

by Short-e - Studio Scratches on January 18, 2012

in Video

Friend of Studio Scratches DJ Brace just hit me up to let me know about his new promo video for his album which I thought you might appreciate the scratching on:

Synesthasia is the second album from Brace’s Electric Nosehair Orchestra Project.

Part of the concept for Nostomania was the idea that sound can pull up long neglected memories. Synesthasia is something like a crossed wire in the brain where one sense connects with another;
a color might have a certain smell, or maybe you can taste a sound.

Synesthasia available through

iTUNES
FAT BEATS
BANDCAMP

Visit nostomaniarecords.com for more details.

Happy Scratching!

- Short-E

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School of Scratch Inspiration Club

by Short-e - Studio Scratches on January 4, 2012

in Studio Scratches News,Studio Scratches Students

I am pleased to announce that my School of Scratch Inspiration Club is now live and accepting new members.

I created this club to be a friendly place to learn more about scratching & become inspired!

To get all the information and to sign up, head on over to:

Studio Scratches – School of Scratch Inspiration Club

Happy Scratching!

- Short-E

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Christmas Looper #4 Video and Free Beat

by Short-e - Studio Scratches on December 24, 2011

in Free Beats,Instrumentals,Loopers,Loops,Video

Merry Christmas!

I recently made this free beat for the community Christmas Looper #4 (release to be announced v. soon) and recorded a little scratch inspiration video for you.

Hope you enjoy it!

If you are reading via email click here to watch the video

Preview & Download Studio Scratches Christmas Looper #4 Beat

Audio MP3

Download Studio Scratches Christmas Looper #4 Beat

Thank you for all the support in 2011. To everyone that has bought beat packs, USB drives, left comments, emailed me and contributed, I appreciate every single one of you!

I’m looking forward to launching my School of Scratch Inspiration Club, early next year. Hope to see you there!

Have a scratchy Christmas and 2012.

Happy Scratching! :D

- Short-E

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Fat Booty Bass Breaks Volume 1

December 21, 2011

Fat Booty Bass Breaks Volume 1 is here! Featuring 26 beats ranging from 70 bpm all the way up to fast electro breaking speed and all with super fat bass! Plenty to practice your fast and slow cuts to! Available for instant download from the beats store. You can preview all the tracks here: Fat [...]

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A Subtle Lesson In Scratching

December 13, 2011

Instructions for viewing: wait or skip to 1:11 in this video to get to the scratches. DJ Premier keeps the cuts simple yet effective. Every time a winner. What could you take from Premier? Are you overcomplicating your cuts? I hear stabs, chirps, forwards, transforms and babies. Not a double click in sight yet pure [...]

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Some Scratch Inspiration

December 11, 2011

Hey Scratch Kids! I rediscovered this track recently and thought you might appreciate it. The perfect example of simple funky cuts. The best kind, I find! Scratches by Harry Love & Mr. Thing: Get your cuts on! Happy Scratching! – Short-E

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Boomerang Scratch Tutorial

November 25, 2011

I have been getting many requests for this tutorial so here it is. I teach you how to do the Boomerang Scratch. Keep it simple, practice slow and you’ll get it in no time. Which Beat / Scratch Record? I used the following beat and Digital Scratch Record in this video: Beat: Cheeky Chops from [...]

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Free Beat Friday #33 – Free Beat Instrumental

November 18, 2011

Happy Free Beat Friday #33! Studio Scratches week 33 free beat is now available for download. This week its a symphonic bouncy beat beat at 94 bpm. Here is the Q & A demo / training video by Short-e with gaps left for you to reply / scratch along to: Preview & Download Studio Scratches [...]

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