I'm here in the Future, it's 2024 and I remembered seeing this video at the time it was made. Now I suddenly needed the skill and knowledge for a gig. So grateful it was made and that the video and the free pack were still available. wherever you are Mad Zach, respect and well wishes!
3:40 The sine wave-scratch is also doable with the Operator; where you actually play the note on a keyboard-controller and you can mess around with the pitch (transposition parameter), as well as the volume of other oscillators, waveforms, filterings etc. And since it's not a sample you get to play whatever note you wish on the keyboard hand which allows you to make big jumps. Worth checking out as an alternative I'd say.
This tutorial is awesome. Giving a new life to one of my controller i can use in a similar way. Also, I read quite a few comments down below. All I can say, is that the only reason why most people do not care about the way music is made or performed is because at the end of the day it does not make a difference. All that matter is making people listen to good music. So please, can you djs, musicians and producer stop this useless war for the sake of music.
DJ TeeOh: Back in MY DAY us DJ's would have to beat match our gramophones without the aid of headphones to find our cue points. Now technology has made it possible to flow from one track to another easily. Why fight the future? Don't stress about the methods of this video. Keep scratching your way. People like you. You are valid.
This is VERY true. probably something i should have clarified. no doing this isn't being DJ but there is a huge difference using midi controllers to control a daw to make your show than using itunes to click play. my main beef is people getting on a forum where people are trying to learn, just to sound like Frasier Crane, so pretentious that if someone mentions incorrectly their hemorrhoid starts to erupt
i don't fully agree with your opinion but i see what your saying. i will be impressed when someone finds a way to make this more technical and entertaining.
Massive thanks. Added an extra cool level to some sample firing on a track I was doing. Only thing I cant seem too manage (Akai MPK49) is also having a momentary button too, like a transform. Got round it with using a slider but I think a button would be more seemless.
Thank god for Zack...I was getting really bummed at the lack of innovation and somewhat obvious potential of Ableton especially with Midi mapping w multiple controllers but once I finally got all my routing working right and still having some issues trying to use my iPad as a mid fx processor which i unfortunately haven’t found any of this Guys advice on yet (integrating tablet into live setup). It’d be great to be able to use Turnado Effectrix or Audio Damage stuff in Audiobus or AUM and save all that cpu on my Mac not to mention have it all mapped to a controller as well since u can sorta macro in AB. Anyway, these tuts by MZ are the most helpful and inspirational I can find by far. He really opened my thinking process to what can be done regarding mapping and combo controls. I don’t even make the same type of music so his ideas have lit a fire 🔥 under my ass and I use my guitar as midi controller as well as my voice and a Midi pedal, I have plenty of controllers but the I can’t believe how much I can pull off w the pedal and using after touch and single guitar string as a mod for the other strings how Zack uses two controls to effect each other. It’s fuckin fun as hell!
This is by far the most realistic sounding digital scratching I've ever heard! Consider me interested!! Thanks mang, these will be filling up a trap mix of mine shortly haha.
Thats what im talking about. Things change. Nothing stays the same. Im 42, I came up scratching but to me this is still cool. Cats with vision keep things rolling. Thats just the way it is.
Thank you Sir!! All these guys arguing are the ones who don't know jack about software like Ableton and Reason or never touched an actual turntable. They don't understand that just because technology makes it easy to do, there is a place that it started. Some skills like turntablism should just be left alone. Obviously someone said "man I wish I could scratch like that" then they came up with an easy way to do it.
Well I'm not fully correct on this, as you can hold the mouse click down and drag the knob around whilst recording. I've got a key on my keyboard set as the primary mouse button to make this a lot easier
your right. it can sound good,to some. maybe even myself in the future if it advances more to my aesthetics. after all, i am subject to change... never afraid of trying new techniques :)
I used operator to create the sounds. Also modified a tri wave with 86% phase LFo with rate at 101 and 92% amount. Freq 18.5 Res 5.47 gives a good wobbly scratch. Try it, it sounds great! P{Lay with pitch and transpose settings.
Pretty clever technique! People who are flustered about button pushing VS true tablism, calm your asses. If you really do know what's really up with the art of skratching then you shouldn't be worried, the limitations of this technique should be evident enough for you. Start worrying when he's crafting fake lazers,tears, pitched chirps, and 4 click orbits,etc,all in succession. Not knocking the method, it's a great tutorial and a perfect way to replicate the sound, to a certain degree of course.
im trying to map it also. but when i mapped it. the envelope doesnt sound the same? i did the same exact thing in the video. im using a mini like you too
Dude! Just wanna say that I'm super glad people are still scratching even though they're using Ableton. Props! One more person reminding me to fix my midi controller and start playing my instruments again!
to be clear guys, this is in NO WAY meant to replace vinyl scratching. Its just a fun thing you can do with your midi controller. Its different from vinyl scratching and turns your controller into a fun instrument. I frequently record vinyl scratching, put it on buttons, and add even further modulations that wouldn't be possible with vinyl.
your problem is thinking of it as "fake scratching," its not "fake" because its not trying to be anything other than what it is. Its a cool sound design trick that you can play live with a midi controller. I put real scratching in my songs more than this but sometimes its the right thing to add. Link us to your music so we can take a listen!
I'm here in the Future, it's 2024 and I remembered seeing this video at the time it was made. Now I suddenly needed the skill and knowledge for a gig. So grateful it was made and that the video and the free pack were still available. wherever you are Mad Zach, respect and well wishes!
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mad zachs packs and his midifighter crab techniques have been a staple in my playing for 10+ years now ❤
I had the same exact experience. Greetings from Iceland
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People like you make this world a better place
This guy is a genius
Jsut. Wowwwwwww.
Right?!
It took me 8 years to find this, but I'm super happy I finally did
same !!
i love the water droplet sound you can get with the sine scratch
Its the white midi fighter pro, I just looked it up if anyone was curious!
Awesome video by the way.
3:40 The sine wave-scratch is also doable with the Operator; where you actually play the note on a keyboard-controller and you can mess around with the pitch (transposition parameter), as well as the volume of other oscillators, waveforms, filterings etc. And since it's not a sample you get to play whatever note you wish on the keyboard hand which allows you to make big jumps. Worth checking out as an alternative I'd say.
SURE, BUT THAT DEFEATS THE POINT OF HAVING THE SCRATCH EFFECT.
Thank you so much for this video! As a complete "non-purist" I've been looking for a good way to create these kinds of sounds for years!
I've enjoyed playing around with this, and if anyone's still checking back here, I suggest adding an arpeggiator to the mix
Zach! always has those "omg i didn't know you could do that!" kind of tutorials! big up!!!
This is the coolest thing ever! Gonna practice the hell out of this... so excited, thank you!!
im fr watching this almost 10 years later and my mind is blown. well said man, thank you sm
Mad Zach is ridiculous! I'm a real DJ, but I can appreciate how technology is changing what is possible.
Still watchin 10 years later, great idea Mad Zach, I'm building this out in Bitwig currently!! Where is Mad Zach these days?
It's the the most useful tip for scratching in Ableton! Thanks
Dude I can't believe you gave this away for free. So sick.
This tutorial is awesome. Giving a new life to one of my controller i can use in a similar way.
Also, I read quite a few comments down below. All I can say, is that the only reason why most people do not care about the way music is made or performed is because at the end of the day it does not make a difference. All that matter is making people listen to good music.
So please, can you djs, musicians and producer stop this useless war for the sake of music.
DJ TeeOh: Back in MY DAY us DJ's would have to beat match our gramophones without the aid of headphones to find our cue points. Now technology has made it possible to flow from one track to another easily.
Why fight the future? Don't stress about the methods of this video. Keep scratching your way. People like you. You are valid.
This is VERY true. probably something i should have clarified. no doing this isn't being DJ but there is a huge difference using midi controllers to control a daw to make your show than using itunes to click play. my main beef is people getting on a forum where people are trying to learn, just to sound like Frasier Crane, so pretentious that if someone mentions incorrectly their hemorrhoid starts to erupt
Thanks for this simple but awesome tutorial.
This technique made my life achieved.
i don't fully agree with your opinion but i see what your saying.
i will be impressed when someone finds a way to make this more technical and entertaining.
Good God this is genius.
And no plugins needed!!
🙌🙌🙌
thank you so much ! I've been playing with this for two hours now and it's loads of fun hey.
Great techniques!
Massive thanks. Added an extra cool level to some sample firing on a track I was doing.
Only thing I cant seem too manage (Akai MPK49) is also having a momentary button too, like a transform. Got round it with using a slider but I think a button would be more seemless.
every week you should have a video just jammin with the sound packs. everything in this video sounded so sick cant wait for another!
Great teacher
hey... you live in san fran and looking like you do and with your talent... the ultimate lifestyle!
Thank god for Zack...I was getting really bummed at the lack of innovation and somewhat obvious potential of Ableton especially with Midi mapping w multiple controllers but once I finally got all my routing working right and still having some issues trying to use my iPad as a mid fx processor which i unfortunately haven’t found any of this Guys advice on yet (integrating tablet into live setup). It’d be great to be able to use Turnado Effectrix or Audio Damage stuff in Audiobus or AUM and save all that cpu on my Mac not to mention have it all mapped to a controller as well since u can sorta macro in AB. Anyway, these tuts by MZ are the most helpful and inspirational I can find by far. He really opened my thinking process to what can be done regarding mapping and combo controls. I don’t even make the same type of music so his ideas have lit a fire 🔥 under my ass and I use my guitar as midi controller as well as my voice and a Midi pedal, I have plenty of controllers but the I can’t believe how much I can pull off w the pedal and using after touch and single guitar string as a mod for the other strings how Zack uses two controls to effect each other. It’s fuckin fun as hell!
Rob is the project still working
Beautiful midi controller! And great video! Thanks!
Dude, thank you so much! Your tutorials are gold!
This is by far the most realistic sounding digital scratching I've ever heard! Consider me interested!! Thanks mang, these will be filling up a trap mix of mine shortly haha.
Hey that was a great tutorial man. Got right to the point and I learned a lot. Thanks!
Thank you so much still having this download out. Thank sine scratch got me.
The best vid about scratching in daw, awesome!
truly remarkable dude
Thats what im talking about. Things change. Nothing stays the same. Im 42, I came up scratching but to me this is still cool. Cats with vision keep things rolling. Thats just the way it is.
Old but GOLD
Nice video and tutorial, great tool to record scratches in your songs without a vinyl or a timecode... BIG UP MAN!
making heat in 2024 with this 🔥
oh i did like this with my kaossilator pro before. Though since it was all hardware based there was alot to set up but it definitely was fun!
This, I like. Mad Zach is a clever man.
you are so good in sampling and music....tnks bro...you are the best :)
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing this with us
Thank you for the great tutorial. Your time in making this is appreciated.
Just what I was looking for. Great post!
Thank you Sir!! All these guys arguing are the ones who don't know jack about software like Ableton and Reason or never touched an actual turntable. They don't understand that just because technology makes it easy to do, there is a place that it started. Some skills like turntablism should just be left alone. Obviously someone said "man I wish I could scratch like that" then they came up with an easy way to do it.
yes! been looking for this solution! I have some ideas I can now do in live. You rule
Thank u for stating that u are not dissing turntables. I make music in live but stick with serato for djing
You learn something new everyday. Good shit my guy.
Dude!!! You are my savior!!! Thank you for this vid!
You make the world better dude
Kudos
wow man this is realy cool thanks alot works great on my trigger finger
Great video... thanks DJ TT & Mad Zach!
Well I'm not fully correct on this, as you can hold the mouse click down and drag the knob around whilst recording. I've got a key on my keyboard set as the primary mouse button to make this a lot easier
so easy and simple! wow...
Thanks for the great tutorial and all the awesome sample packs Zach. Keep 'em commin' man!
I love that trick looks awesome
superb technique, thanks for sharing!
This is a genius video. Did anybody succeeded to build this rack with the new simpler?
props Mad Zach! This is a really cool tut, got me fiending again for a midi fighter! oh and Ean.. always a pleasure ;D
Great Tutorial, Zach!
P.S. I loved the spotlight effect you had on all the settings changes.
best tut on Live I've ever seen!! thanx
You're right as far as skill goes, but in the end all that matters is the audience's reaction.
your right. it can sound good,to some.
maybe even myself in the future if it advances more to my aesthetics.
after all, i am subject to change... never afraid of trying new techniques :)
i love this guy.
OMG dude WTF this is GENIUS!!!!
Thanks David Hasselhoff..! Very cool stuff..! subscribed
Love the ableton tricks man keep them poppin! Thanks
Yeah ! thank you for sharing this guy
very cool and very well explained !
I used operator to create the sounds. Also modified a tri wave with 86% phase LFo with rate at 101 and 92% amount. Freq 18.5 Res 5.47 gives a good wobbly scratch. Try it, it sounds great! P{Lay with pitch and transpose settings.
really cool midi controllers
Thanks for the info. Crazy keep sick techniques coming !!
Thank you, bro! You're a genius.
That guy seems so fucking baked, loving it
Absolutely awesome
Awesome tutorial 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
MAD ZACK! YOUR THE MAN!
great video dude..... thanks for the tutorial, I'm lovin' it
Mad Zach Great tutorial thanks.
That's going to save me a ton of money, thank you so much.
great tutorial, really usefull. thanks a lot. i'm really having a lot of fun!
Pretty clever technique! People who are flustered about button pushing VS true tablism, calm your asses. If you really do know what's really up with the art of skratching then you shouldn't be worried, the limitations of this technique should be evident enough for you. Start worrying when he's crafting fake lazers,tears, pitched chirps, and 4 click orbits,etc,all in succession. Not knocking the method, it's a great tutorial and a perfect way to replicate the sound, to a certain degree of course.
Thank you !
this is wicked, defo getting this on the g
very kool! nice progress
pretty impressive technique, thx 4 the tutorial!
Did this with an Akai MPK Mini and it's so cool!
im trying to map it also. but when i mapped it. the envelope doesnt sound the same? i did the same exact thing in the video. im using a mini like you too
like the pitch doesnt even change for me. help would be appreciated!
no scratch effect when i turn my knob. idk what im doing wrong..
only works for the first method zach showed. not the sine wave or acapella.. the pitch envelope does nothing for me.
yeah im using the mini, but everything worked for me...?
Thanks for sharing. Great tutorial.
Dude! Just wanna say that I'm super glad people are still scratching even though they're using Ableton. Props! One more person reminding me to fix my midi controller and start playing my instruments again!
to be clear guys, this is in NO WAY meant to replace vinyl scratching. Its just a fun thing you can do with your midi controller. Its different from vinyl scratching and turns your controller into a fun instrument. I frequently record vinyl scratching, put it on buttons, and add even further modulations that wouldn't be possible with vinyl.
your problem is thinking of it as "fake scratching," its not "fake" because its not trying to be anything other than what it is. Its a cool sound design trick that you can play live with a midi controller. I put real scratching in my songs more than this but sometimes its the right thing to add. Link us to your music so we can take a listen!
Thanks for this video man. Informative, well presented and edited :)
Thank you.
love it! big thanks !
cool & useful trick!!!!
Dopest tutorial ever!
Love it! Thanks man!
THANK YOU