New QSU Guest Professor: Turntable Repair Tutorials with DJ Mas
Fri, 08/02/2013 - 10:41am
We are excited to announce a new Guest Professor section on QSU: Turntable Tune-Up! In collaboration with DJ MAS and DJ MIXMASHPOTATOES, we're bringing you exclusive series of turntable repair tutorials all about how to maintain, repair, and pimp out your gear MAS CUSTOMS style! We are very fortunate to have this knowlege get broken down for us, these are tips and fixes that can save you hundreds of dollars on turntable repair... and you'll never get taken advantage of by shady technicians once you know how to DIY! Here's a list a what they're covering, check out the first 5 at the links (Update: 2 more added on 8/12/13):
Troubleshooting sound and signal issues- Troubleshooting Pitch issues
- Troubleshooting Power Issues
- RCA replacement
- Internal Grounding
- Tonearm Replacement
- Tonearm Cleaning
- Pitch Assembly Replacement
- Motherboard Replacement
- Pop-up lamp Replacement (stock)
- Upgrading all your LEDs
Installing Internal HALOS- Unsticking Tonearm height Levels
- Tips and Tricks to Prolong the Life of your Turntables
- Cleaning your Turntable Platter
- The function of the DOTS
- Pitch Calibrations Coarse and Fine Adjustment
- How to Fix a Skipping Tonearm
- much more!!!!
We are excited to announce a new Guest Professor section on QSU: Turntable Tune-Up! In collaboration with DJ MAS and DJ MIXMASHPOTATOES, we're bringing you exclusive series of turntable repair tutorials all about how to maintain, repair, and pimp out your gear MAS CUSTOMS style! We are very fortunate to have this knowlege get broken down for us, these are tips and fixes that can save you hundreds of dollars on turntable repair... and you'll never get taken advantage of by shady technicians once you know how to DIY! Here's a list a what they're covering, check out the first 5 at the links (Update: 2 more added on 8/12/13):
Troubleshooting sound and signal issues- Troubleshooting Pitch issues
- Troubleshooting Power Issues
- RCA replacement
- Internal Grounding
- Tonearm Replacement
- Tonearm Cleaning
- Pitch Assembly Replacement
- Motherboard Replacement
- Pop-up lamp Replacement (stock)
- Upgrading all your LEDs
Installing Internal HALOS- Unsticking Tonearm height Levels
- Tips and Tricks to Prolong the Life of your Turntables
- Cleaning your Turntable Platter
- The function of the DOTS
- Pitch Calibrations Coarse and Fine Adjustment
- How to Fix a Skipping Tonearm
- much more!!!!
Interview with DJ Antriks of Battle Ave
Wed, 07/24/2013 - 5:00pm
These guys are the real deal. They're the ones who put together the Dirtstyle Cut 2 Cut Challenge at the Beat Swap Meet last year which I also wrote about, but it wasn't until recently that I learned the full story behind Battle Ave and the people behind it. After meeting up with DJ Antriks at the last Beat Swap Meet, we both agreed that an interview was in order. I wanted to know the whole story about Battle Ave: what it is, who's behind it, how/when they started, and why. These guys have been building a solid foundation for a while now but I have a feeling that they're only just getting started. Personally, I think these guys are exactly what the scene needs right now: a passionate team of individuals dedicated to documenting and discussing turntablism, throwing events, having fun, and doing it for all the right reasons. Big thanks to DJ Antriks for answering all my questions, be sure to check out their website for more info at thebattleave.com!
Chirp Battle Announced
Wed, 07/24/2013 - 10:48am
Topics: qsu
Greetings, we have news! After reviewing all the entries for the Tear Battle, Qbert was so torn (pardon the pun) that he couldn't decide on the winner... So, much like the Boomerang Battle, the winner of the Tear Battle will be decided once again by the students of QSU! Check out all the entries under "Recent Video Exchanges" and leave a comment for the one you want to win! The winning video will go up on the official Tear Lesson page to studied and enjoyed by QSU students FOREVERRRR!
UPDATE 7/31/13: Congrats to DJ Hypnotize aka The HZA : Winner of the Tear Battle! Another QSU 2x Battle Winner (he also won the Combo Challenge awhile back, it's on his student page)! Check out his video if you haven't already, it's now on the Tear Lesson Page too.
Ok, and the next battle will be on... CHIRPS! You guys know the drill, the student with the best 1 minute chirp video will win a special prize. The deadline is August 12th... now go make it chirp!
Qbert Workshop at the Red Bull Thre3style in Baku
Thu, 07/11/2013 - 5:37pm
Topics: qsu
Shout out to QSU student DJ Grotask for putting me onto this footage: it's from Q's recent trip to Baku, Azerbaijan to judge the Red Bull Thre3style Battle which took place on July 7th (read more on that here). Aside from the competition (which DJ Twist won for a 2nd year in a row), there was also a master class of sorts that took place there, and Q got to cut it up with the locals and give them some tips on their skratching. DJ Grotask was in the building (he's the one on the left in the picture) and he said it was the "most interesting and inspiring moment in my life" to meet and skratch with Qbert which makes me happy because I love seeing how these QSU connections manifest. After I posted a clip I had found of the workshop on the QSU Facebook page, he sent me this video which is much better and nicely edited by Urban Art Azerbaijan. Check it out:
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