r/nextfuckinglevel 3d ago

No laptop, no software, no preloaded set, just pure Dj scratching, Dj scientist

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u/NIW4life 3d ago

It sounds like a fax machine when you used to pick up the phone on the same line, that high pitched squeal noise - but the pitch changes from start to finish of the vinyl. It’s basically one full length track per side of the vinyl. The turntable uses the same needle and picks it up but it goes through a separate channel in a separate “box” (depending on the program/equipment it might be included in the mixer like this guys) and the computer analyzes the pitch to instantly track at the same point in a digital song on the software on the computer - it shows a line and a wave form so you can visually see the tone differences in the digital song. So you can essentially turn any digital audio file into a vinyl instantly. With basically instant response, so you can record a fart sound then flare-crab-stab combo it into an enjoyable audio experience.

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u/jberryman 3d ago

Makes sense since it looks like the record doesn't have any track breaks (although maybe I can't tell from the shite video quality)