DJ school

Master the art
of DJing

The never-ending
journey of DJing

DJing is an ever-evolving journey, and Ortofon DJ School is here to help you advance. DJ MIX, a foundational skill, takes center stage with expert DJ ND as your guide. Explore the finesse of smooth blended mixes and uncover the secrets of turntablism and scratching, adding flair and creativity to your sets. Join us on this educational journey to master the art of DJing.

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MIX Tutorials

Mixing is the heartbeat of DJing, and our tutorials are designed to help you refine your craft. Explore a range of techniques and styles with expert guidance from industry professionals. Whether you're into house, techno, hip-hop, or any other genre, our MIX tutorials have you covered. Join us on a journey to hone your mixing skills, create unforgettable sets, and become the DJ you've always aspired to be.

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Ortofon MIX Tutorials

Acapella on a track with a faster BPM range

In this episode, DJ ND explains how to add a funky scratch session into your DJ set. Not an easy mission when you are scratching with an acapella on a track and with a faster BPM range.

Weapon of choice: Concorde Scratch MKII

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Ortofon MIX Tutorials

Find the playlist

Find the Ortofon MIX Tutorials on our YouTube Playlist.

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Scratch and Beat juggling tutorials

Unleash your inner turntablist with Ortofon's Scratch and Beat juggling tutorials! Whether you're a beginner looking to master the basics or an experienced DJ aiming to perfect your skills, our series has something for everyone. Join us as we dive deep into the world of scratching and beat juggling, led by renowned DJs and experts. Get ready to elevate your artistry and take your DJing to the next level with Ortofon.

In this tutorial, DJ ND breaks down a pattern that can be used for phrases pitched up in 45.

Ortofon Scratch Tutorial

Crab & Transform

Get Ready to Crab & Transform! Join DJ ND in this tutorial as he dissects a musical combo featuring crabs and transforms, suitable for all beat types. He wields the powerful VNL as his weapon of choice.

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  • Breaking down phrases

    DJ ND creates a cool scratch by breaking down phrases into individual words & syllables.

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  • Reversed Swing Flare

    DJ ND invites Ortofon World Champ DJ BARRET to perform a variation of the reversed Swing Flare.

     

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  • Demo on Reversed Chirp

    DJ ND invites the international scratch champion Jose Rodriguez to demonstrate his version of the Reversed Chirp!

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  • Advanced scratch combo

    DJ ND demonstrates an advanced combo with Baby scratches, 2 Click Flares & Crabs.

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  • Faderless Scratching

    DJ ND demonstrates 5 faderless scratch technics that you can use to spice up your flow.

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  • View the full playlist

    Find more scratch tutorials on our YouTube channel.

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