A rough way to set antiskate for home use is to use a grooveless part of a vinyl (test) record, place the needle in the middle of the grooveless part (with the record turning at your most used speed), and set your antiskate such that the needle goes neither inside or outside.
DUDE, that's Dj Q-bert right there, one of the best Turntablist in the WORLD, WTF are you talking about? this is a setup for SCRATCHING not VINYL PRESERVATION. if you want more weight u can flip the weight thats all. Peace.
@WallsOfRuin Nah, thanks. I tried with my parents old turn-table. It was built in some kind of furniture and it started smoking. It already was working poorly, though. This one, I don't want to ruin it. No chances. It's from my uncle and he recently passed away. I'll just buy a cheap one from a pawn shop instead. I have so many projects but so little money. I'll be more into DJ-ing in a few months as time is crazy. Thanks for replying :D The dream is still there.
erm hello, yet again i as well as many others on this page keep pointing out it's Dj Q-Bert showing how to setup for scratching! All scratch Dj's know this method damages records but this is the only way to prevent skip while scratching. When your record breaks you just repace it!!
this is from Qberts DIY 1 video. Buy it. Tells you how to not only set up your mixer as well as turntables but the basic and intermediate scratches for beginners. Every scratch dj has it, so just buy it.
i got technics to but also have so numark belt drive i scratch on both and the only diffent thing on the technics is the responce is faster on pitch and play
I cheaply bought a Technics SL-220 from my uncle. It's old and i'm sure I can't scratch with it and I don't even have a mixer (yet) but is it possible to scratch with it? I don't want to try because last time I tried with my old turn-table (my parents) smoke came out and declared for junk. (: Thanks! Nice vid, too. Wish I had that kind of set-up.
So say I want to get into this, On a limited budget what kind of turntable am I looking for? Basically all I'm looking for is an individual turntable to learn to scratch on.
I don't have anything lol. I just want to be sure. I want a nice setup, not expenive not to lowbudget, just a normal beginners set up. I just want some turntables to scratch. But do you have a vinyl record with samples on it? Where can i get them? What does every scratch-dj have, a record with only samples, or just records from an artist with the sample in the record?
dayam. alright, i'll say it... im ok with it.. *ahem* ive just learned more about my technic mk 3's in 2 minutes, than i have in the last 6 years ive been mixing on them... hahaha! I really appreciate this vid, many other sources assumed i knew this stuff, so needless to say theres been a bit of frustration in my wannabe goove =)
When playing a record normally, set the anti-skating at the same value as your weight (ex: 1.25g). Better: find a grooveless LP and "play" it. Fiddle around with the anti-skating until the needle just floats on the record without going in nor out. The 3rd bonus LP of the soundtrack of "Thank God It's Friday" has no groove, find that in a flea market and use it.
For normal vinyl listening, set the anti-skating value according to the tracking force of your stylus. If you set your tonearm counterweight to 3.5 grams then you should set your anti-skating also to 3.5 grams.
i feel like they have not pushed the technology very well. what i will say is the 1200's have the build quality of a tank. i have the qfo le which is space age stuff but with a broken headphone socket after 2 months and now after 5 months the damn thing wont switch on i wish id bought technics =)
Das ist Qbert Still jeder muss selber wissen wie er scratcht und wenn einer richtig gut scratchen kann muss er selber wissen wie seine Config ist... Ich hab scratch techniken die ich manchmal einsetzte da muss immer die nadel eigentlich springen aber bei mir ist anti skating auf 2 darum
dude more weight will certainly wear out the vinyl much quicker. Btw i have an old 1984 AR turntable. It plays good vinyl records but you dont ever want to "scratch" with it because the platter and tonearm are connected to a common t-bar and is attached to 3 springs that make it very bouncy but well isolated to thumps and knocks. It is also belt driven.
ive had proffessional dj's tell me they only prefer technics over numark for mixing but for scratching ttx's cuase they have far more superior torq power then the shitnics do!
Everyone has their own way, mine is anti skate on 0, height on 6, and tone arm weight on 0 right way round, with the extra weights removed, and i have two 1p coins on the head shell on the finger lift bit, works well for me.. have tried different ways, but everyones different..
Belt drives are the worst for scratching. Anybody whose tried that even once knows that. They will wear out so fast and you'll spend so much of your money on repairs and/or replacements, you may as well invest in 1200s. Refurbished, these days. Technics stopped making them a few years ago. Belts are still adequate for blending though. I find Gemini to actually make a better belt drive than Technics if you can believe that. It just seems more solid and sturdy. But that's just me.
While this setup procedure may work perfect for scratching, please do not use it for home listening, even with a 1200. You will not get maximum playback fidelity, vinyl and cartridge life this way. For home listening, get yourself a test record and protractor, who will guide you through allignment, downforce and antiskate setup and the like, all aimed at maximum sound quality.
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A rough way to set antiskate for home use is to use a grooveless part of a vinyl (test) record, place the needle in the middle of the grooveless part (with the record turning at your most used speed), and set your antiskate such that the needle goes neither inside or outside.
Thanks a ton! I just picked my first set up & this was a huge help. I noticed a massive difference in scratch quality just from that.
DUDE, that's Dj Q-bert right there, one of the best Turntablist in the WORLD, WTF are you talking about? this is a setup for SCRATCHING not VINYL PRESERVATION. if you want more weight u can flip the weight thats all. Peace.
By the way m8 thats Dj Q-Bert, arguably the best turntablist the planet has ever seen! I think he knows more about scratch setup than you!
niiice QBERT. after 20 years i finally understand
Finally! Now I know. thank you .
Vestax got some pretty dope decks too
I’m dashing over to my turntables right now 🏃
My Man, DJ QBert yo!! reppin you DMC Champion
@WallsOfRuin Nah, thanks. I tried with my parents old turn-table. It was built in some kind of furniture and it started smoking. It already was working poorly, though. This one, I don't want to ruin it. No chances. It's from my uncle and he recently passed away. I'll just buy a cheap one from a pawn shop instead. I have so many projects but so little money. I'll be more into DJ-ing in a few months as time is crazy. Thanks for replying :D The dream is still there.
erm hello, yet again i as well as many others on this page keep pointing out it's Dj Q-Bert showing how to setup for scratching! All scratch Dj's know this method damages records but this is the only way to prevent skip while scratching. When your record breaks you just repace it!!
this is from Qberts DIY 1 video. Buy it. Tells you how to not only set up your mixer as well as turntables but the basic and intermediate scratches for beginners. Every scratch dj has it, so just buy it.
nice video mate
i got technics to but also have so numark belt drive i scratch on both and the only diffent thing on the technics is the responce is faster on pitch and play
damn right son! i owned numark's and gemini's = waste of money now i have 2 technics and im so happy with my silver tanks :)
I cheaply bought a Technics SL-220 from my uncle. It's old and i'm sure I can't scratch with it and I don't even have a mixer (yet) but is it possible to scratch with it? I don't want to try because last time I tried with my old turn-table (my parents) smoke came out and declared for junk. (:
Thanks! Nice vid, too. Wish I had that kind of set-up.
So say I want to get into this, On a limited budget what kind of turntable am I looking for? Basically all I'm looking for is an individual turntable to learn to scratch on.
is the technics sl-d5 cool for this type of scratching and does the needle matter
Too bad Q doesn't explain how to actually balance your tone arm. Scratching or not, it's a good place to start.
Yeah, i knew that beltdriven sucks for turntablism. Is your setup nice? and do you have vinyl with scratch samples :P?
I don't have anything lol. I just want to be sure. I want a nice setup, not expenive not to lowbudget, just a normal beginners set up. I just want some turntables to scratch. But do you have a vinyl record with samples on it? Where can i get them? What does every scratch-dj have, a record with only samples, or just records from an artist with the sample in the record?
dayam. alright, i'll say it... im ok with it.. *ahem* ive just learned more about my technic mk 3's in 2 minutes, than i have in the last 6 years ive been mixing on them... hahaha! I really appreciate this vid, many other sources assumed i knew this stuff, so needless to say theres been a bit of frustration in my wannabe goove =)
The Technics SL1200 rules the world for mixing and scratching vinyl, check out every DJ on youtube and see what deck he has!!!
When playing a record normally, set the anti-skating at the same value as your weight (ex: 1.25g). Better: find a grooveless LP and "play" it. Fiddle around with the anti-skating until the needle just floats on the record without going in nor out. The 3rd bonus LP of the soundtrack of "Thank God It's Friday" has no groove, find that in a flea market and use it.
A little question about the anti-skate. If I am playing LP normally, what value should I set the anti-skate at? (I always had it at 0)
For normal vinyl listening, set the anti-skating value according to the tracking force of your stylus. If you set your tonearm counterweight to 3.5 grams then you should set your anti-skating also to 3.5 grams.
Is this a good, or bad kit?
nice
what actual record should i put on the plate im gonna scratch
Does anyone know what needle and cartridge is recommended? (scratch proven, like they would use at DMC)
DJ Paul Freeman m44-7
i feel like they have not pushed the technology very well. what i will say is the 1200's have the build quality of a tank. i have the qfo le which is space age stuff but with a broken headphone socket after 2 months and now after 5 months the damn thing wont switch on i wish id bought technics =)
Trax Wars Revenge of the Sick; yea yo!!
not really ... For scratching, I recommend a direct drive turntable cuz it has a higher torque.
@MistaRob545 well thats my experience with numark's turntables man, no disrespect im just sayin
if you have belt drive can you still scratch?
It is not ideal as it would cause excessive wear and tear to the belts in the long run.
shure m44 g ..the only difference its better sound i think
Who ever thought of making a record player out of a window fan for those that don't have alot of loot.
I would say the Numark TT200 or if you could afford 200 bux more the Numark TTX Technics are way too expensive and less performance.
@djmarzek I've owned a pair of Numark Pro TT2s for 10 years now.....I can't even see the b.s. u talkin about them being a waste of money
Das ist Qbert Still jeder muss selber wissen wie er scratcht und wenn einer richtig gut scratchen kann muss er selber wissen wie seine Config ist...
Ich hab scratch techniken die ich manchmal einsetzte da muss immer die nadel eigentlich springen aber bei mir ist anti skating auf 2 darum
dude more weight will certainly wear out the vinyl much quicker. Btw i have an old 1984 AR turntable. It plays good vinyl records but you dont ever want to "scratch" with it because the platter and tonearm are connected to a common t-bar and is attached to 3 springs that make it very bouncy but well isolated to thumps and knocks. It is also belt driven.
ive had proffessional dj's tell me they only prefer technics over numark for mixing but for scratching ttx's cuase they have far more superior torq power then the shitnics do!
Everyone has their own way, mine is anti skate on 0, height on 6, and tone arm weight on 0 right way round, with the extra weights removed, and i have two 1p coins on the head shell on the finger lift bit, works well for me..
have tried different ways, but everyones different..
i dont think so
get a technics or a vestax
You obviously dont know what you talking about fool. Thats Dj Q-Bert 4 times DMC CHAMPION:)
HAHAH!!
Belt drives are the worst for scratching. Anybody whose tried that even once knows that. They will wear out so fast and you'll spend so much of your money on repairs and/or replacements, you may as well invest in 1200s. Refurbished, these days. Technics stopped making them a few years ago.
Belts are still adequate for blending though. I find Gemini to actually make a better belt drive than Technics if you can believe that. It just seems more solid and sturdy. But that's just me.
While this setup procedure may work perfect for scratching, please do not use it for home listening, even with a 1200. You will not get maximum playback fidelity, vinyl and cartridge life this way. For home listening, get yourself a test record and protractor, who will guide you through allignment, downforce and antiskate setup and the like, all aimed at maximum sound quality.