How to: Scratch on a Controller by a DJ Champion

Scratching shouldn't be difficult, and I believe you can use anything to scratch with, so in this tutorial being a 2 x Time DJ Champ, I chose to shoot this video on a basic DJ Controller, so everyone can learn!
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In this tutorial you guys will learn the baby scratch. Now this scratch is the most fundamental scratch there is to learn. You really have to get good with this scratch in order to do the more advance ones. This scratch trains your eyes, and record hand to get used to the movement, and to the sound of scratching. And in my opinion, this is the most important scratch you can learn.
The baby scratch is basically you moving the platter forward and backward. That's it. It may sound simple enough, but getting used to it and making your movements rhythmic is the big challenge. So take your time, and move your platter hand to the tempo of the beat. Try your best to make it clean and precise.
Steps to learn:
1. Scratch the beginning of the sample
2. Know and master the position of your hand on the platter so you know where the sample is
3. Make it rhythmic
Once you've learned it and feel confident in it, try altering the pitches of the scratch, and in that way you can make your scratch sound more unique but more importantly, funky!
When I started out scratching I didn't really build my basics up with this scratch. I went straight for the more difficult ones, and I regret it. If i had only focused on doing this one scratch then learning everything else, would've been far smoother and quicker!
Scratching on a controller is a little different than scratching on a CDJ or turntable, but it doesn't matter what you use, as long as you can use it.
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  • @manlizzard
    @manlizzard3 жыл бұрын

    I've seen about 10 "beginner scratch" tutorials at this point. This one is the only one that I learned anything from. Thanks man.

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thanks for watching dude! Hope you can check out my other stuff! 😁

  • @courtneywilson8258

    @courtneywilson8258

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @alw1268

    @alw1268

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @androgyme

    @androgyme

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me three

  • @DJTeddyJetts
    @DJTeddyJetts3 жыл бұрын

    As a new dj i was telling myself "dont scratch, dont scratch, dont scratch".. turn on your video... try again on my conroller... "i can scratch!" Amazing lessons bro. I cant get enough. I am a newborn DJ but I am musically inclined. Your simple tutorials have bridged the gap for me so much. I never intended to become some super dj. I host karaoke nights and the music I play in between simply landed me some dj gigs so I decided to buy a DJ controller....i think i found my calling. Thank you for all the beginner tips! You're a real one sir!

  • @Gitiffan
    @Gitiffan4 жыл бұрын

    Even though I am comfortable with the baby scratch, I always come back to this video just to make sure I am not abandoning the basic technique of it. This plus your other tutorials are really great in keeping me motivated to learn more advanced techniques.

  • @goforjackie9909
    @goforjackie99092 жыл бұрын

    "Be patient with your self" best life advice Carlo!

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! This is underrated advice! But yes! Thanks for watching!

  • @EnglishTeacherBerlin
    @EnglishTeacherBerlin6 жыл бұрын

    WOW, that's an absolutely crystal-clear demo of how to scratch - I especially appreciate the accompanying graphics of the samples. I can actually see what's being explained - Great!

  • @sherylliu6921
    @sherylliu69214 жыл бұрын

    really like the tutorial, short, clear and want to start practice right after.

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great! Continue practicing and scratching! Thanks for watching the video!

  • @deemel8327
    @deemel83276 жыл бұрын

    I can’t say enough out of all the tutorials I watch its hands down u keep it simple and visual which is good for me because am a beginner at 58 please keep the good work up

  • @frangiasnick
    @frangiasnick5 жыл бұрын

    best dj instructor ever seen. you're great. thank you dj franky ( amateur - house parties )

  • @francis7566
    @francis75665 жыл бұрын

    I am binge watching rn to your videos and i feel like i'm being taught one on one. Thank you, it's not like every DJ share their own knowledge or techniques. I'll support you kuya!

  • @lukeduke47
    @lukeduke475 жыл бұрын

    I’ll be honest, at first I had no idea you were actually a legitimate DJ. But obviously after watching enough of your videos (and reading the caption that says you won a championship twice) I’m sorry for any doubt that I had. Thanks for all of your awesome/free advice! Much respect!

  • @CaptainChaos6969
    @CaptainChaos69694 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro, I'm just learning to scratch and your advice much appreciated! Cant wait to take it to the decks.

  • @jorgejaime9722
    @jorgejaime97225 жыл бұрын

    Thanks DJ Carlos for the “how to videos.” You put more heat to my fever of being a DJ someday....

  • @androidgeek7258
    @androidgeek72586 жыл бұрын

    I've been wandering youtube searching for the right dj who I can look upto and boom I found the right Dj you're everything I require to know about Djing and I'm very happy about what you're doing. The content you're creating is super dope. I've watched very many of them and I can assure you they're helping me alot. I hope just someday God knows when we'll meet personally just to thank you.

  • @anupmech
    @anupmech3 жыл бұрын

    thanks..i think its time to finally lay my hands on those platters..its been my dream since highschool..i got myself a ddj sb3

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    3 жыл бұрын

    good for you! gotta get your feet wet!

  • @sonushetty2569
    @sonushetty25696 жыл бұрын

    I own a Pioneer DDJ RB & was afraid to start scratching not knowing where to start from. Thanks for the input man. Your video really boosted my confidence and am ready to start now.

  • @Nono-mm6zs
    @Nono-mm6zs2 жыл бұрын

    Top guy Carlo 👌🏻 So easily explained and easy to follow, love how you’ve progressed to a master and now all you wanna do is share how it’s done with everyone. Golden mate 👏

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bud! I really appreciate that. I really just wanted to share the experiences and lessons I've learned on my journey to other DJs.

  • @june19th85
    @june19th856 жыл бұрын

    I just became a subscriber. I'm a newbie on the turntables and will practice the craft of mixing thanks! 🤘🏽

  • @craighaywood5351
    @craighaywood53514 жыл бұрын

    Loving the content! I’ve always wanted to learn how to scratch and following this series has been brilliant. I’m still only at the baby scratch stage as like you said master this first. Could you please release some scratch patterns to practice at a basic level building up? Keep up the great content and thank you. 👍🏻

  • @DJGutoLoureiro
    @DJGutoLoureiro6 жыл бұрын

    Very good !

  • @christhdijabecc6034
    @christhdijabecc60344 жыл бұрын

    Voy a aprender inglés para entenderle mejor, aún así con mi inglés básico me orienté bastante, gracias & saludos desde Cali - Colombia! 🙏🏻✨🤙🏻

  • @mr.lourod6175
    @mr.lourod61756 жыл бұрын

    Awesome instructions Carlo .. Thank You!

  • @kinley.mico25
    @kinley.mico256 жыл бұрын

    I remembered the first time used virtual dj and i sounded like crap on sratching because i really don't know what to. do but now with this tutorial i know where to start thanks DJ Carlo 😃👌

  • @atd9945

    @atd9945

    5 жыл бұрын

    Virtual DJ is kinda bad for scratching IMO since you do it not with your hand, but your mouse

  • @Kahdia
    @Kahdia6 жыл бұрын

    THIS WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL

  • @craigevans9338
    @craigevans93386 жыл бұрын

    I just got my ddj rb, this helped a lot. Thanks man!

  • @DavynSA
    @DavynSA6 жыл бұрын

    Awesum man! Great tutorial! Thanks for it!

  • @kabugi87
    @kabugi875 жыл бұрын

    Such an awesome tutorial for a beginner Dj! Thank you!

  • @myoslonorway
    @myoslonorway6 жыл бұрын

    Finally some good descriptive scratch tutorials! Thx!

  • @DavidSantiago1958
    @DavidSantiago19585 жыл бұрын

    I really didn't think that I would utilize any scratching with my mixes but I tried it as an option to switch tracks and BPM's during the mix and it was cool. Thanks!

  • @bmwthedj
    @bmwthedj6 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video thanks!

  • @fungableug5355
    @fungableug53554 жыл бұрын

    Your tutorial is always on point And always I learn something atleast

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is nice! More tutorials are coming!

  • @mwaszthadj1665
    @mwaszthadj16652 жыл бұрын

    I have been watching scratch tutorial and this one his the best for beginning

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy to hear that bud! Glad you learned from the scratch tutorial!

  • @14gasu77
    @14gasu774 жыл бұрын

    awesome scratching tutorial. looking forward to watch some more tips from your end. thanks

  • @kardiffbounce9987
    @kardiffbounce99876 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, great job and teaching, I learnt something great from what you’ve just taught me, thanks a lot dj carlo

  • @TheDrodawg
    @TheDrodawg5 жыл бұрын

    Good lesson. Easy to comprehend and follow, thanks.

  • @matthewk956
    @matthewk9564 жыл бұрын

    Great video, excellent teacher. Thanks!

  • @thehypercookielemb1968
    @thehypercookielemb19684 жыл бұрын

    Man u Got the explanation to ab Easy level, thanks man

  • @analyncatli5314
    @analyncatli53146 жыл бұрын

    continue doing great job ! 😍😍 hoping to try that soon...thanks for the effort and sharing your talent ! waiting for more videos like this 😊😊

  • @djtooshae1485
    @djtooshae14854 жыл бұрын

    Great job!!! The instructions were very clear and simple!! 😉👍🏾

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for following the tutorials!

  • @brando122577
    @brando1225776 жыл бұрын

    great explanations and demonstrations.

  • @patrickvillanueva8116
    @patrickvillanueva81166 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial you always make scratching looks so easy

  • @jcmaravilla646
    @jcmaravilla6466 жыл бұрын

    such a good tutorial. thank you DJ Carlo! 👍

  • @GambinoUno
    @GambinoUno6 жыл бұрын

    Nice tutorial DJ Carlo! Im a fan your style. Keep it up!

  • @isaoh4770
    @isaoh47706 жыл бұрын

    Great turorial Carlo, it really helped me to do basic scratch. Good for practicing. Thank you & God Bless

  • @rowdyvanmeurs440
    @rowdyvanmeurs4406 жыл бұрын

    Wow thanks a lot! This was very helpful 😃

  • @aliacscp2102
    @aliacscp21026 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the video.. very helpful.

  • @zeejay_grant
    @zeejay_grant5 жыл бұрын

    i am learning how to scratch on a TTM 57SL performance mixer.....and the video has been of great help

  • @taijr6584
    @taijr65844 жыл бұрын

    Damn bro one of the best I've seen,Idol,thankyou for sharing the talents🙌🤘

  • @freshtall4414
    @freshtall44146 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your very helpful tutorial! Keep going!

  • @hgalvezdc76
    @hgalvezdc766 жыл бұрын

    Nice clear and concise baby scratch tutorial. Love your 3style routines as well. Continued success my brutha!

  • @MastaDzu
    @MastaDzu5 жыл бұрын

    Super tutoriol bro! Thanx!

  • @dreamchaser711
    @dreamchaser7116 жыл бұрын

    enjoy the video simple instruction on how to scracth with a controller thanks keep up the good work look forward to further videos

  • @emmanuelhiss2013
    @emmanuelhiss20136 жыл бұрын

    Lot of support man this tutor is awesome keep it up cheers!!

  • @davidbautis9414
    @davidbautis94146 жыл бұрын

    GRACIAS !!! EXCELENTE VIDEO

  • @MrNaoboy
    @MrNaoboy4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent vidéo, really clear and easy. Let’s practice now 😊

  • @sethupathift1652
    @sethupathift16525 жыл бұрын

    Hi Carlo I tried it awesome

  • @Kyresmusic
    @Kyresmusic3 жыл бұрын

    Wow amazing. Thanks so much.

  • @imperator_2362
    @imperator_23624 жыл бұрын

    Thanks great school for beginners

  • @dj_9iron
    @dj_9iron3 жыл бұрын

    Been holding off on this too long... Niice demo... Gots to start with slow bpm and crisp technique... Many thanks 🙌

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad this video helped you! Good luck on your mixes!

  • @maribethlicuanan5812
    @maribethlicuanan58126 жыл бұрын

    really nice helpful tips dj carlo

  • @nick9k475
    @nick9k4756 жыл бұрын

    Thank you it helped a lot

  • @slindsay808
    @slindsay8085 ай бұрын

    Cant wait to try this 🎉

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    5 ай бұрын

    You'll love it, I guarantee you! Scratching is fun 😆

  • @BadAnthony
    @BadAnthony6 жыл бұрын

    great job buddy. it looks like you put alot of time and effort into your videos. its shows!

  • @BadAnthony

    @BadAnthony

    6 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed!

  • @Intentionaltia
    @Intentionaltia3 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome!

  • @mindeng75
    @mindeng756 жыл бұрын

    Love your vids man

  • @djcuriosity6670
    @djcuriosity66703 жыл бұрын

    Wow what a game changer !

  • @kyle78781
    @kyle787816 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video... must see

  • @Daniloveg42
    @Daniloveg426 жыл бұрын

    Thanks that was a good lesson.

  • @geeth960
    @geeth9606 жыл бұрын

    thank you for complete tutorial

  • @teresaintal6972
    @teresaintal69726 жыл бұрын

    omg!! I've been waiting for this vid! thanks. Gotta save this offline :D

  • @dreamerslastgoals4080
    @dreamerslastgoals40804 жыл бұрын

    Best tutorial I’ve ever seen on scratching

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the compliment! That’s a validation! Keep on making good music!

  • @groovybuddha667
    @groovybuddha6672 жыл бұрын

    Yupp my scratching Is way better now. Thank you!😌

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Buddha! Glad the video helped you out!

  • @shrutichanda1809
    @shrutichanda1809 Жыл бұрын

    This video really helps to upgrading my self thanks a lots ❤

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    Жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! I'm glad it really helps out Shruti!

  • @theBOOTLEGG
    @theBOOTLEGG Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    Жыл бұрын

    For sure RayJ! Glad you enjoyed this tutorial!

  • @Olliwer
    @Olliwer6 жыл бұрын

    Great video like always!

  • @lierbag655
    @lierbag6553 жыл бұрын

    Great job on all your videos man! Thanks for sharing!

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @gafhstudiolightssounds2111
    @gafhstudiolightssounds21116 жыл бұрын

    yes! thank you so much dj carlo..

  • @ryan.4010
    @ryan.40106 жыл бұрын

    Great Tutorial

  • @djhaboogie2k18themusicmaes8
    @djhaboogie2k18themusicmaes86 жыл бұрын

    Great video bro" 💯👋u definitely helped me, I been DJJING 7 years, and has my moments definitely,

  • @smartevents8357
    @smartevents83574 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much brother I sm a beginner, this helps me so much

  • @ZiadButros
    @ZiadButros Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your dedication man ✌

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    Жыл бұрын

    For sure Ziad! I just want to watch the world learn 😄

  • @mrad50001
    @mrad500016 жыл бұрын

    You're the best at this

  • @EastcoastLos6145
    @EastcoastLos61455 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video thanks for the tip

  • @saintdamon4968
    @saintdamon49686 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much bro

  • @chrisstockdjtjano712
    @chrisstockdjtjano7126 жыл бұрын

    Comepletely Nice guy. Makes good mood to listen to u.. explaining was very good too. Thanks man. Subscribed- greetings from germany

  • @djodmatic2106
    @djodmatic21066 жыл бұрын

    Carlos you tha man !! Thank you you just got a new follower !

  • @Texas_Takeover
    @Texas_Takeover3 жыл бұрын

    Finally a good explanation

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to help :)

  • @Alan.Heleno
    @Alan.Heleno4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Congrats!

  • @djgavin7496
    @djgavin7496 Жыл бұрын

    Carlo taught me so much..now I started doing small gigs. Thank you!

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    Жыл бұрын

    That's great Gavin! Congratulations!

  • @dzikiefretki
    @dzikiefretki7 ай бұрын

    i like this style of presentation better than the new one, this is simpler and calmer, without ton of video cuts, also the presetation is not so loud and oversaturated

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    7 ай бұрын

    Sorry man, that's just the way of progression for me I'd say!

  • @zetzujinable
    @zetzujinable6 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this very helpful tutorial! It's always easy to find tutorial online, whats difficult is to find where to start and this is a the best vid to start learning the basic of scratching! we want more dj carlo! warm regards. :)

  • @zetzujinable

    @zetzujinable

    6 жыл бұрын

    DJ Carlo Atendido thanks! i hope you can discuss about dj software soon. im currently using Virtual DJ and Serato dj intro. i didnt get the rekordbox aince i purchased Ddj sb2 instead of the Ddj sr. would you recommend to me getting the rekordbox from here? thanks again and more power!

  • @JuliusKoster
    @JuliusKoster5 жыл бұрын

    your videos are instructive and fun nice!!

  • @DJMonee727
    @DJMonee727 Жыл бұрын

    YESSSS … KEEP THE SCRATCH TUTORIALS COMING P L E A S E !!! 🙏🙏🙏🎶🎶🎶

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    Жыл бұрын

    For sure bud! Lots more always coming!

  • @andywiz10
    @andywiz105 жыл бұрын

    thanks... i learn alot today...

  • @vincentjanse
    @vincentjanse6 жыл бұрын

    Love this guy!

  • @graciejohn2
    @graciejohn26 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel here and watched a couple of videos. Sooooo well done. Easy to follow, well explained, excellent lighting, audio & editing. Very well done and thanks for making these super informative videos. Salamat! :)

  • @archiebeyljnr.5165
    @archiebeyljnr.51656 жыл бұрын

    Gud stuff man...enjoy your vids

  • @djx7661
    @djx76616 жыл бұрын

    i start scratching because of this video thank you so much it helps alot finally i can dj know some new skill from you thank you sir

  • @shreddingupontheshore
    @shreddingupontheshore4 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the tutorial. It was easy to understand and to the point.

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! You're welcome!

  • @romananthony_
    @romananthony_2 жыл бұрын

    Love this tutorial bro ❤️

  • @djcarlo

    @djcarlo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Roman! Glad you found this tutorial useful!

  • @ateliermao8438
    @ateliermao84386 жыл бұрын

    C'est très bien expliqué. Merci.