DJ Qbert recently asked Short-e if he could feature the Studio Scratches question and answer / call and response videos in his training dojo section of his Skratch University.
The training dojo has QnA videos from Q himself, along with Tyra from Saigon, Killa Jewel and now Short-e for you to practice along to.
Check it out! There’s a great community of scratch DJs over there too:
Shout out to El Dawg for organising the logistics.
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This week, I teach you how to do the Flare scratch.
The Flare scratch is an open fader scratch. Start with the fader open, release the sample then cut the sound in 2 by closing the fader then opening it again. You can flare on the forwards record movement and the back.
Once you have the basics down, experiment with timings and swing. Flare forwards and back. Practice hard as next week I will show you how to combine this with the chirp scratch to get one of the funkiest scratches around!
The beat is #8528 taken from the Studio Scratches Beats for Scratch Practice Vol. 1 series
What do you think of this tutorial? Want us to do more? Please leave your feedback and comments.
If you post a video response I will critique it and advise you if required.
Happy Scratching! 
- Short-e
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Happy scratchy weekend!
Just got a message from DJ Welly…
I have done a 65 min mix of instrumental breaks for scratching over, a few of your free studioscratches beats feature in the mix. Each break runs for 16 bars then it changes to the next, keeps you on your toes!
Feel free to post it on your site if your feeling it!
Stay Fresh…….
DJ WELLY.
Cheers Welly. Here is the download link:
Download Instrumental Breaks 4 Skratch DJs Volume 1
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Dj Claim (France) got inspired by Studio Scratches beat #8 video and he created his own qna video for you to practice your scratching to.
Here is the original demo video by Short-e and free beat for you to download:
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Feel free to post your video responses to both videos.
Happy Scratching!
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Wishing you all an awesome 2010 filled with dope cuts and beats. Thanks for all your support, contribution and inspiration in 2009.
Here are 6 new exclusive Studio Scratches beat loops for you.
Movin
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Mellow Chill
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Don’t Stop
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Pensive
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Rain Drops
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Falling
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All original piano samples provided by The Keyboard Master. Watch out for sample packs this 2010.
Post your scratch practice vids on youtube then send us the link.
PEACE!
- Short-e
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OK so it’s not Tuesday but I’m sure you want this video tutorial early.
This week, I teach you how to do the Crab scratch. Named because your hand looks like a crab when you do the movements, this scratch is attained by rubbing 3 or 4 fingers from pinky or ring to index over the fader quickly to cut the sound in.
Like any new scratch, the best way to perfect this is lots of practice! Walk around practicing the finger movements without a fader to help your muscles remember.
Once you have the basics down, experiment with timings and swing. Crab forwards and back. Add a stab or a forward here and there.
The beat is #8546 taken from the Studio Scratches Beats for Scratch Practice Vol. 1 series
What do you think of this tutorial? Want us to do more? Please leave your feedback and comments.
If you post a video response I will critique it and advise you if required.
Happy Scratching!
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Heres 4 Studio Scratches dubstep beat loops for you all in mp3 format.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Scratching!
Post your scratch practice vids on youtube then send us the link.
PEACE!
- Short-e
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What’s up people.
I’m aware that you haven’t had any Free Beat Friday goodies for a while.
Rest assured Studio Scratches isn’t going anywhere.
Here is a mini audio offering.
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Loop it up and have a nice scratch. This one is called “Back in ‘93″. Keys by The Keyboard Master.
Happy Scratching!
- Short-e
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This week, Short-e teaches you how to do the Chirp scratch. Named because it sounds like a bird chirping away, this scratch is attained by playing the sample forwards and cutting the end of the sample off, then bringing the record back and turning the fader on. Repeat.
You probably heard DJ Premier use this scratch loads and it can be really funky. Although relatively simple you can achieve much with this scratch, combining it with flares for the chirp flare.
This tutorial is aimed more for the beginner just starting out but we hope you seasoned pro scratchers enjoy the beat and QnA at the end.
Once you have the basics down, experiment with timings and swing. Chirps are great to practice triplets with.
The beat is #8528 taken from the Studio Scratches Beats for Scratch Practice Vol. 1 series
What do you think of this tutorial? Want us to do more? Please leave your feedback and comments.
If you post a video response we will critique it and advise you if required.
Happy Scratching!
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Sorry, no Free Beat Friday today, still sorting out the new studio situation. Instead we drop some scratch video inspiration on you.
You may remember earlier this year Short-e was commissioned by the BBC to record scratching for the BBC 1 TV show “Walk On The Wildside”.
Short-e recorded the process of recording the cuts on video so you can see exactly what went on.
Short-e freestyled mostly then went back over any mistakes and dropped in new cuts. This video shows 1 take. 3 takes were recorded for each track and then the best sent to the BBC so they could chop it up how they wanted.
The instrumental backing track (Kanye West / Estelle – American Boy) was cleared internally for use by the BBC for royalties etc.
Watch out for more behind the scenes footage of the scratching badgers in the studio!
Happy Scratching!
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