.:Turntablism: Beat Juggling & Scratching v2.0

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Recently there have been two artists - Lamont and 2Tall - that have made me (more) aware of the potential of production software such as Ableton Live. The above video is an excellent example of what can be done (live) with the right combination of hardware, software strong skills and a nice collection of vinyl.

Wouldn’t mind getting my hands on a setup like this. One day gadget, one day.

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WOW! DJ A-Kidd - you da man. This is impressive. Keep it up and you are set to be a cornerstone of the future of turntablism. For more info on this up and comming DJ - see DJ P Gunz Myspace Page (his Dad).

Just imagine the skills he will accumulate over the next 20 years - or even 10. Step aside A-Trak, this kidd might just win a DMC title at a younger age than you!

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DJ Craze rips up a tight set. This guy has some crazy juggling skills. No wonder he has so many DMC Championships under his belt. Check out the DJ Craze website.

Gonna try and post some more turntablism videos soon. Keep posted.

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Numark and Akai Pro presented the 2006 PBS DJ competition held at First Floor last Friday the 15th of September.

Congratulations to G-Smooth in taking out the title and taking away the AKAI Pro MPC1000. G-Smooth has also previously claimed the titles: ITF Scratch / ITF Team / VIC Scribble Jam Champion and is slowly collecting more to his name. Make sure you keep an eye on this smooth tablist. G-Smooth MySpace page.

Heres a few more details obtained from the PBS Website about the 2006 PBS DJ comp:

PRIZES
1st Prize – AKAI Pro MPC1000
2nd Prize – Numark Fusion 494 CDJ Pack
3rd Prize – Numark DM 1050 Mixer

JUDGING CRITERIA BASED UPON:
1. Set flow and dynamics (strong emphasis)
2. Musicality and listenability
3. Technical merit, skills and tricks
4. Originality and creativity
5. Crowd reaction, stage presence

JUDGES:
DJ KC (3x AUS DMC champ, 5th DMC Worlds 1993, United DJ Mixing School)
Prowla (DJ, producer, artist, Nuffsaid Records)
DJ Manchild
DJ Mu-Gen

FORMAT
10 minute battle/party set. Strong emphasis on programming and set flow as well as tricks. Primary heat stage to be followed by a three person final to determine places and prizes for first through third.

For more info about 2006 PBS DJ Comp and other events sponsored by PBS visit their website pbsfm.org.au

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I found this video on YouTube showing the finale of Netik’s 2006 World DMC Routine. The quality is not fantastic - but its footage all the same.

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The 2006 World DMC Championship Results are in. Congratulations to DJ Netik in taking out the World DJ Championship. Well deserved.
The results were as follows:

Congratulations also go out to DJ Coma and C2C for taking the Battle for World Supremacy and Team Championship titles respectively. C2C have now won three team championships in a row! These guys are unstoppable!

Discuss this years World DMC Championships in the turntablist forum
See the DMC World site for more info, results and photos

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For more info and to buy tickets check out the World DMC Website.

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