Regardless of what style of music you create, at some point, you will need to perform your material live. For a solo pianist or the average rock band,...
Although Remix's primary focus is on music production, the latest advances in VJ (video jockey) technology can't be ignored, as more and more DJs are...
Released by Shure, Turntablism 101 is an educational video that offers a glimpse of the methods and ideas shared by well-known turntablists as they perform...
Most DJs lamented the arrival of CD as the big vinyl killer. Music labels made proactive efforts to kill vinyl's popularity by gradually making it all...
Check out any flyer for a massive outdoor summer rave or an old ad for a Winter Music Conference party, and you'll likely see Live P.A. next to at least...
Mastering the transformer scratch is an essential skill for performing many of today's more advanced scratch techniques such as the flare and the crab....
After trying out last month's headshell setup suggestions, you should have your headshell dialed in to suit your specific needs and style. To further...
One of the most confusing issues for aspiring turntablists is figuring out the best way to set up a turntable for scratching. The problem is that no standard...
If you read July's Turntablist Techniques, you should already know how to calculate bpm and perform a basic beat mix. Hopefully, you practiced and mastered...
I like the unique dynamic that the turntable has. I am going to be serious about not being serious on my next album. Part experimentalist, part turntablist,...
While scratching may be the flashiest skill, the art of beat mixing can immeasurably improve your turntablist technique. Mastering the beat-mixing basics...
Many turntablists consider the Technics SL-1200MK2 nearly perfect, but a few simple do-it-yourself modifications can make it even better. Out of the box,...
Hands on deck, fingers on the fader. There's a lot more to scratching than just manipulating a vinyl record. To become a good turntablist, it's equally...
Maybe you have the right DJ equipment. Maybe you even have your turntables and mixer dialed in for optimal performance. That's great, but no matter how...
For the record: a testimony to the virtues of vinyl. Although CDs long ago surpassed vinyl as the format of choice for the music-buying mainstream, vinyl...
In the last column, we looked at some of the equipment requirements for a basic turntablist setup. In this issue, we'll explore the quirks and queries...
So you want to be a turntablist. Do you have what it takes? Do you know what it takes? Actually, all it takes are three simple things: practice, creativity,...
Ever since DJ QBert blew away the judges at the 1991 USA Disco Mix Club (DMC) finals with his mind-warping scratching skills, the art of turntablism has...
The Remix Hotel juggernaut is heading back to SAE Atlanta—with Partners Rane, Serato, Pioneer, Roland, iStandard and others—for another technology-filled weekend of classes, panels and guest appearances. And this year, All Access registration gets you FREE entrance to the Atlantis Music Conference and Festival! That means double the panels, performances and more. Register today!
