How to SCRATCH on the SP-404 [Finger Drumming Tutorial + Free Sample Pack]
In this session I breakdown how I perform the Scratching Solo for my joint "Knuckle Duster" on the Roland SP-404A. Credit where due, I originally saw Jeremy Ellis do this on the Maschine ( • Jeremy Ellis - Maschine & MPC Lessons... ) and was inspired to try to pull it off on the SP-404A.
The samples I use in this tutorial are available for free download here: https://nonjuror.beatstars.com/sound-...
1:00 - Samples & Layout
Pads 3,4,7,8: "Tear" Scratch Samples
Pads 2,6,11,12: Vocal Samples from "5 Fingers Of Death...Battle Breaks..Vol II"
1:30 - Pre-Game
Set all samples to GATE Mode.
[REMAIN] select all samples
[DJFX LOOPER] CTRL 1 & CTRL 2 full RIGHT. CTRL 3 full LEFT.
1:46 - Technique
Turn SP404A on an angle.
Right Hand: Fingers rest around Tear Samples (Pads 3,4,7,8) and stretch out to access Vocal Samples (Pads 2,6,11,12) and Sub Pad. Try to play samples as short as possible.
Left Hand: Middle finger rests on CTRL 2 and controls the Pitch of the DJFX Looper.
3:03 - Jam through the Solo.
Give it a go and let me know what you think in the comments below. As always, if you have any Questions feel free to hit me up here or on Instagram.
A massive THANK YOU to everybody who has checked out the "Watched Pots Never Boil III" EP and "Knuckle Duster" Film Clip! It's very much appreciated - you guys are awesome. And good looking.
Watch:
"WPNBIII" (SP404A x SP202 x Guitar Live Set): • SP-404 Live Set | Performing "WATCHED...
"Knuckle Duster" (Film Clip): • Nonjuror - Knuckle Duster | SP-404 x ...
Listen:
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