Chirp Battle Winner/ Clover Tear Battle Announcement
Wed, 08/14/2013 - 10:37am
Congrats goes out to JB Wizardry on winning the Chirp Battle! It almost sounds like video is sped up but we've confirmed that it's just his own wizardry helping him out… crazy fast! We got his winning submission now on the Chirp page so students can study that along with the lesson now.
So the next battle will be on… Clover Tears! We're looking for a dope demonstration here with an emphasis on being smooth, incorportating different patterns and having variations of rhythms. Remember, Clover Tears are a tear combo using a '2 forward and 2 backward' motion. Check out the official lesson on Clover Tears here or watch the promo below for a brief refresher. Also lots of good tips in the Video Exchange Library, just do a search and dig in!
Deadline will be September 2!
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!
Turntable Radio: The Archives
Mon, 07/08/2013 - 1:49pm
This is a great resource for anyone into skratch music, it's an archive of all the old Turntable Radio shows. Turntable Radio was an amazing free resource during the early days of the internet, they played strictly turntablist music from skratch DJs and also had interviews with some of the best turntablists of the day. I don't know too much about it other than the first show was in October 2002 and they were based out of the UK. I would love to know more about the history behind this show and the people who put it together, so if anyone has some insights please get in contact with me.
There's no recent or new shows, but they have the entire archive from the beginning up to September of 2005. Each show can be downloaded and saved forever (you may need to update your Real Player if it's been awhile), and they all come with a playlist which is great for identifying some of these forgotten gems. Click on the images to get to the shows, and help keep this great turntable music alive by sharing it with your friends!
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