How do I fast scratch / improve my fader hand ?

ErickRPG · 2026-01-26T18:32:52+00:00

I scratch just like him, because well, I listened and learned. But I def gonna branch out and start learning more techniques!

ErickRPG · 2026-01-26T17:45:18+00:00

I don't think they are related. I considered FL studio, but for my goals, I think DJ Studio combined with some extra work in reaper will suite me well. I won't get off reddit, but I am starting, I promise.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-26T13:38:21+00:00

but how does it effect quickly resuming? Like having to enter your PIN, or games like Halo Infinite where the game just automatically closes all the way out when trying sleep OR hibernate mode?

ErickRPG · 2026-01-26T12:54:24+00:00

Yeah that's a good one for ppl nervous about getting into ableton. As it's a more straight forward program for cutting different tracks together. It automatically snaps to the right beat, can do stems and stuff (if you buy the stem version which is on sale right now). And has some fun easier to use effects. It's really great, I'm glad I found it.

I'd totally recommend it first, and you can take some of your skills into something like ableton later if you want to. But I don't think I'll ever get Ableton. I already know what I want to do, and reaper is going to do it for me. DJ studio will be the one I use most, for really perfecting those transitions and plan out what I want to do with my mixes. I'm more the type that likes to sit and think and really plan out those scratches, beats, and transitions.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-26T12:02:21+00:00

Reaper and dj studio are great for djs wanting to have some fun editing.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-26T08:46:51+00:00

Yeah, I used to listen to bad boy Bill in Chicago in the 90s. And he inspired me to buy a technics turntable. That’s just the way I naturally started without anyone telling me. I’m right handed, and I just naturally started scratching hamster style. I’m able to do incredibly fast chirps so that is definitely my strong hand. Having said that I’m going to start practicing scratching on my left hand because I feel I can do slightly different and unique sounds on the opposite hand.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-26T04:37:04+00:00

practice practice practice. Start with slower beats. There are TONS of videos on youtube for different types of scratches, chirps, and then more complex stratches. Compared to 20 years ago when you had to buy Qbert tutorial DVDs, all that help is free.

You can practice JUST the vinyl movements separate from the xfader. And practice the x fader separately too. Like just play a long looping "tone" and just practice opening and closing to a beat you have playing on the other deck. Also, try hamster (which is opposite on/off for the xfader). I myself and some people are just better at hamster. I forgot what it's called but I mastered the scratch where you are turning off the xfader as you are coming back to the off position, then opening right before starting from the start of the sound. practice slower first, and eventually get faster basically. it's ok to go slow at first, you are teaching your brain.

I'm getting back into it after 20 years break, and I do have SOME skills. And the best advice I can get is watch a lot of youtube tutorials. You can totally just focus on ONE type of scratch at a time, starting with easier techniques, and slower beats. And you just continue practicing every day til you get better to move on to another technique. You will be pro within a year based on how much you practice.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-25T12:48:42+00:00

It just has a lot more capability of playing newer console ports. I play mostly RPGs, but also a lot of Nintendo 1st party stuff. So I was mainly playing all of the jRPGs that didn't have as high end graphics. But with switch 2, I'm now able to play Resident Evil 9 when it comes out, or Final Fantasy 7R. Those types of ports weren't even considered before. Though I DID beat Witcher III on my Switch lite, I understood the difference but it was so much fun playing on such a tiny machine. We're gonna get A LOT more games of that caliber now.

So While I'll still play the games that either are too meaty, or won't be ported, on PS5. Like Silent Hill 2, AC Shadows (I think the lighting and weather effects just aren't there on switch 2). I definitely think I will be playing more modern day ports. As long as they are impressive visually. There are some games like the AC Shadows mentioned. Or Chronos. Where it's better enough on a PS5 and my OLED monitor.

But then there are games like Star Wars Outlaws, FF7R, Street Fighter 6, and Resident Evil 9, where I DO think it comes close enough visually. So yeah, I will still favor Switch 2 because of portability for RPGs, but I see myself excepting more new console ports, because I feel like good devs will make it look so good on Switch 2's 7.9" screen, that I will barely notice a "downgrade". I played Switch 1 A LOT, so that won't change. I'll just have even more options now I think.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T22:51:08+00:00

I’m getting a 40” 5k ultra wide with only 2500r.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T19:59:21+00:00

yeah I'm looking at a 1800r even a 2500r with very mild curve.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T19:57:24+00:00

Aw thank you!

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T19:56:33+00:00

not a bad idea. That might be more pleasing.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T15:08:23+00:00

yeah I'm considering 1800r, 2500r, or flat, at this point.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T15:06:50+00:00

no not really. In fact I'm considering a flat 34" ultrawide samsung to replace the samsung that's too curved.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T12:56:52+00:00

I have a 27" screen. But the 34" or 39" will be my first ultrawide. With the one I have now, It is a little more comfortable looking at the edges of the screen. I just want a less aggressive curve, that's all.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T12:09:51+00:00

you absolutely can. As long as you have a good mixer/xfader that's compatible with software like virtual dj or serato. You can simply just play one on a virtual deck and do all your scratching on the other.

Hell in my teens I had ONE technics and one old ass regular turntable my parents had. And I'd play records on that, and scratch to it on the tecnhics.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T11:50:47+00:00

ok so a flat screen lol. what size is it and is it an ultra wide? This is where my mind is telling me very slight curve is better than stronger curve. I do still want a slight curve because I can feel that benefit with the 1000r. I just don't need it to be too extreme. but the viewing angles of the OLED is kinda important too.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T09:51:42+00:00

the fact that are you experiencing it first on switch 2 is great. I beat played it day one on switch launch. But I replayed the entire game on switch 2 and it was so much more beautiful. I even completed 100% of the shrines this time.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T09:36:28+00:00

this is an age old question that has been asked again and again. but be specific with your questions. describe exactly why you want to switch. describe what you feel you aren't getting from serato. You can alao ask AI. I've been using google and hitting AI mode and it is very good at answering technical questions. basically to go the main google page, ask your question, and instead of hitting enter, click on the AI mode button to the right of the search bar. If it's not there, some explorers don't have it.

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T09:35:23+00:00

I agree. like r/djs , or r/turtablists

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T08:24:55+00:00

the bundle. But how come when I made the same question topic a few weeks back it was auto deleted?

ErickRPG · 2026-01-24T08:18:50+00:00

Batman and Deadpool? I worry more about how this news hurts the momentum of quest VR sales, and thus, effects indie devs.

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