If you’re beginning the journey into scratch DJ’ing and turntablism, then this is the place to start! Here are some freely downloadable documents explaining the equipment of the turntablist, and our own History of Turntablism chronicling the development of the artform.
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The History of Turntablism
Pedestrian’s History of Turntablism article.
CDJ Decks Explained
An overview of a typical CDJ deck.
Cartridges Explained
A guide to the DJ cartridge and stylus.
Mixers Explained
An overview of a typical scratch mixer.
Turntables Explained
An overview of a typical DJ turntable.
Vinyl Emulation Software Explained
A guide to digital vinyl solutions and laptop DJ-ing.