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Scratching
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Scratching, sometimes referred to as scrubbing, is a DJ and turntablist technique of moving a vinyl record back and forth on a turntable to produce percussive or rhythmic sounds. A crossfader on a DJ
A DJ scratching a record
A DJ scratching a record
In the mid-1970s in the South Bronx, a young teen DJ named "Grand Wizzard Theodore" (right) invented the "DJ scratch" technique. Other DJs, like Grand
In the mid-1970s in the South Bronx, a young teen DJ named "Grand Wizzard Theodore" (right) invented the "DJ scratch" technique. Other DJs, like Grandmaster Flash, took the technique to higher levels.
Technics SL-1200
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The Technics SL-1200 is a series of direct-drive turntables introduced in October 1972 by Matsushita Electric under the brand name Technics. The series is widely recognized as influencing the emergenc
Technics SL-1200 turntable in use
Technics SL-1200 turntable in use
Two SL-1200M3Ds set up for DJ battle, or scratching, mixing. An Allen & Heath 4-Channel with Effects Mixer sits between the two turntables, allowing s
Two SL-1200M3Ds set up for DJ battle, or scratching, mixing. An Allen & Heath 4-Channel with Effects Mixer sits between the two turntables, allowing shorter travel during battles or competitions.
The original SL-1200 from 1972
The original SL-1200 from 1972
The Technics EPA-120 tonearm was standard equipment on the original SL-1200 and was significantly different from the tonearm introduced with the MK2 a
The Technics EPA-120 tonearm was standard equipment on the original SL-1200 and was significantly different from the tonearm introduced with the MK2 and subsequent models.