DJ Styles Series: DJing with CDs: Pro Audio DVD

This DVD brings scratch and effect techniques from one of the field's most inventive practitioners directly into your studio or classroom. Rather than working around CD technology, Gerald demonstrates how to exploit it creatively, giving students a hands-on resource that documents his method and approach.

Energetic and technical, showcasing the precision and creativity required to turn mechanical playback devices into responsive performance instruments. The DVD captures the inventive spirit of someone who refused to be limited by equipment design.

DJs developing their technical foundation, students in pro audio or music technology programs, and anyone looking to build scratching and beat-matching skills on CD-based equipment. This resource is particularly valuable for DJs working with older or budget-friendly gear who need to maximize what their decks can do.

• Start with beat matching drills before moving to scratches; accurate tempo control is the foundation for every technique that follows.
• Practice the basic scratches in isolation until they become muscle memory, then layer effects and transitions gradually.
• Study how Gerald uses multiple CD players in combination; understanding the spatial and temporal relationships between decks opens new creative possibilities.
• Record yourself performing and listen back critically for timing precision and clean transitions between effects.

Incorporate into pro audio or DJ technique coursework as a primary resource for digital turntablism fundamentals. The DVD pairs well with live practice sessions where students can apply what they've learned and experiment with the techniques demonstrated.

• Beat matching and tempo synchronization across multiple CD players
• Scratching techniques adapted for CD turntables
• Creative use of CD player effects and pitch control
• Seamless transitions and layering between decks
• Listening ear development for timing and alignment