D-Scratch

17 Apr 2005, 11:06

Hi,
I saw an awesome performance at the Frankfurt Messe bei David Ahlund from sweden.
He showed a unique technique that he called D-scratch.
He used a sample of a hiphoprecord in the V-Synth with Variphrase control switched OFF !!!
He retriggered the sample from the keyboard in a hiphopstyle and controlled the tempo/pitch and playbackdirection with his other hand with the D-Beam set to TIME.
Using the right handpositioning and movements he totally nailed the sound of a record being scratched.
It takes a little practise to get it sound authentic but its a really cool way to scratch without a turntable.

best
Mr.XR

the difference between theory and practise is that in theory there is no difference

the difference between theory and practise is that in theory there is no difference

Re: D-Scratch

17 Apr 2005, 14:10

Yes, mangling time and time trip with the D-beam can lead to effects not possible with the TTP. With the D-beam you can change the parameter much faster, which works great for creating fast sound changes like the ones you saw/heard at Messe.

I remember I once posted one of my very first V-Synth experiments, the one that had a drum loop mangled with the D-beam set to time, and one guy said "...it sounds like you are shoving a screaming chicken in a cow's arse!" LOL!!!

Indeed, this proves the V is THE board for new and weird sounds. Though I didn't know about the chicken and cow COSM simulation

Re: D-Scratch

18 Apr 2005, 02:13

what i found the most amazing was the fact that he didnt use the variphrase function. That caused the pitch to change as well when he controlled TIME and put the sample in reverse when he got close enough to the board.
Switching off this essential feature helped to mimic a real turntable with the V-Synth.

best
Mr.XR

the difference between theory and practise is that in theory there is no difference

the difference between theory and practise is that in theory there is no difference