--- title: "Turntablism & DJ Scratching Practice in Bengaluru | DJ Wicked Blaze" description: "Watch DJ Wicked Blaze practice turntablism and scratching in Bengaluru. Looking for a high-energy DJ for your next event? Book my professional DJ and turntable services today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/dj_karthik_wicked_blaze/event-dj/the-craft-turntablism-practice last_updated: 2025-09-07 --- # Turntablism & Scratching Practice in Bengaluru Tribe Verified · 2014 War of the DJ’s runner-up By [Karthik Sivaram](https://mytribe.in/dj_karthik_wicked_blaze) · Travels across Bengaluru and Karnataka · ₹15K per event (estimate) Part of [Event DJ](https://mytribe.in/dj_karthik_wicked_blaze/event-dj). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/dj_karthik_wicked_blaze/event-dj/gallery) This is my home setup where I spend hours perfecting scratch combos and beat juggling. It is not just about hitting play, it is about mastering the craft to bring raw energy to your event. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A clip from a practice session. I'm still learning and will keep learning. You have to make mistakes to get on the right path.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/faf8e394-fdd1-4dde-b48d-797cace43cb6) - ![Practice, but also having fun and messing with the machine. This is me working on my scratching on a turntable setup at home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3090f3c6-c057-40be-9903-43bdcd3dda54) - [Video: A fun session at my crib dropping some random Tamil kuthu tracks. Even when I'm practicing, I'm dancing when the camera is off.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e42881b8-ee9e-4771-b2ef-65de1511fc54) - [Video: A practice session trying out a Tupac scratch on the turntables. It's all about experimenting with my Pioneer PLX-1000 and Phase DJ gear.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcf78fb0-225c-4861-8456-4a7cb1f04bab) - [Video: Just a little finger drumming practice on the DDJ-1000's performance pads. The end is pretty funny.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94ff2e73-25af-493b-903a-ce098742db34) - [Video: Part two of a practice session. A fisheye view of my home setup, where I spend hours perfecting my mixes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56b19e6c-184c-4071-92db-7a6e23740630) - ![A practice session with Tupac in the building. Working on my scratch combos on the DDJ-1000.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdbf46eb-9732-4832-9d1b-0be0352ae3cc) - ![A close-up of the Pioneer DDJ-1000 controller during a scratch practice session at home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/308a556f-a39c-48a9-b4d4-35d75f118317) - [Video: Messing around with the wrong bar, but loving it. Just having fun and experimenting with sounds.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f48f6849-340c-4616-8cdc-b2fd556239f0) - ![A close-up of my hands on the controller. This is the Wicked Blaze style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53256e97-226f-4694-9878-b53bd213a1d4) - ![A wide, distorted view of my practice space. This is my creative zone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c42056aa-d9ec-496b-a4ef-24e4fbb6364c) - ![A close-up of my hands working the jog wheel and pads during a fun practice session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5f89ca1-4771-4396-a621-3eebc3be768f) - ![Another angle of me practicing on my home setup, which includes both a controller and a turntable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64400e40-f6f7-44e9-8793-181cdce67540) - ![A practice session focused purely on the turntable. Honing the fundamentals of vinyl scratching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbbc45bc-d5d0-48e2-a5bd-7b92b0eaa017) - ![A wide view of my practice corner. This is where I put in the hours.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/92790f5c-d16b-4738-82fd-8be0dc351056) - ![A close-up of my hands on the turntable and mixer. It's all about the feel of the vinyl.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/931ee0ae-2ea0-4481-ac4b-99d8b01b2731) - ![A practice session working on my scratching. You can see the focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e6fc0467-7bb9-448b-b9d7-08aeaebff9ad) - ![Another angle from the same practice session, showing my hand movements on the crossfader.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/193ddfaa-613e-48ca-b5d2-2d43db342cb7) - ![Close-up on the decks during a late-night practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56a6b1ad-ce0d-4c25-90d4-945a30396cc6) - ![The grind never stops. Always finding time to practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3955985-68a8-4e51-a0ff-729577441459) - ![Working the jog wheel and mixer to perfect a transition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b13eac94-c5fb-4dc3-8b10-233bee688e27) - ![Another shot from my practice session, focused on the craft.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e53ed22b-07e5-4949-8fc0-267ed889d67f) - ![Practice time. A quiet moment of focus on the turntables.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e46ab6cd-2d95-479e-bdcb-8f6421129f68) - ![Another view of me practicing my turntable skills at home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88e176b0-0f65-461d-b272-0db2c34b4648) - [Video: A fun, creative edit of me scratching, styled like the Daily Prophet from Harry Potter. The boy who vanishes into the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f44aec1-972b-40a9-a362-9ee51e631513) - ![A low-angle shot of a practice session. My setup might look a bit makeshift at home, but it gets the job done.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3813c559-228d-45da-b320-4030827d1f3c) - ![Another view of my home practice setup. It's all about the music, not the fancy furniture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/daf62940-dd46-45c4-b46e-e410fb814393) - [Video: Just having some fun with the pads and effects on my controller.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54b53fa1-1dd8-4aa9-a9fd-57cd6849b5b2) - [Video: A cool edit of me practicing scratching. It's all about practice, practice, practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58bb8bf8-d83b-4596-b22a-8592b83905b1) - [Video: Leveling up my skills. A short clip of me scratching on the turntables.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a560c22a-d145-41d8-be6d-a7926ece21d3) - [Video: A video from a retro-themed night, showing me working the turntables to play some classic tracks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23278e88-7d3f-499c-bcb1-83b116fee417) - ![Still learning, but having fun with my babies. A split-screen view of my hands on the controller.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/717c47db-e653-4e95-ac61-78203269f216) - [Video: I just love playing the kuthu beats. This video shows the wild energy that happens when the drums hit.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ec6e263-c051-48a2-bfe6-1f30db74a1ad) ## About The Craft: Turntablism & Practice I train on a hybrid setup using the Pioneer DDJ-1000 controller and PLX-1000 turntables to master live scratching and beat juggling. This allows me to physically manipulate the music during your event, ensuring the vibe stays dynamic rather than relying on automated transitions. Being a turntablist is different from just being a DJ who presses play. In my studio, I spend hours drilling finger drumming, scratch combos, and beat juggling to build muscle memory. When you book me for a wedding or corporate event in Bengaluru, that preparation means I can read the crowd and react instantly. Whether it is dropping a sudden Tamil kuthu transition or scratching in a classic hip-hop vocal, the goal is to keep the energy at 'Full Power' all night. ### Why Practice Matters * **Crowd Control:** Real turntablism allows me to loop, cut, and mix on the fly. If the dance floor is lagging, I can switch up the tempo immediately. * **Technical Gear:** I use professional Pioneer gear because it handles the precision required for high-torque vinyl scratching. This ensures the sound is crisp, whether I am playing at a private birthday party or a corporate gala. * **Adaptability:** My playlists are not static files. I mix between genres like MJ, old-school hip-hop, and regional hits to make sure every mama and chittappa is on their feet. I am always learning and messing up during practice so that I do not make those mistakes at your event. If you want a performer who treats your dance floor like a serious stage, let us talk about your requirements. ## About Karthik Sivaram I am Karthik, or as the crowd knows me, DJ Wicked Blaze. I spend my downtime in this room testing new scratch patterns and beat juggling drills because I want to bring actual skill to your dance floor, not just a pre-made playlist. I live for that moment when the crowd reacts to a live cut, so I treat every practice session like a performance. 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