Hamster style
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Hamster style is a method used by turntablists whereby the configuration of the crossfader is reversed, so that the right turntable is on the left end of the crossfader and vice versa.
[edit] Creation
The technique is believed to be named after the Bullet Proof Scratch Hamsters (later renamed Bullet Proof Space Travellers after the introduction of DJ Mars).
Originally, the technique was done by simply swapping the leads that connect the turntables, but this meant you could not switch back in the middle of a set. This lead to people modifying their mixers to include a switch which would reverse the lines, which meant DJs could switch between hamster and regular style quicker.
The modifications have been taken on board by the manufacturers of DJ mixers (particularly Vestax) and many mixers today have hamster switches built in.
[edit] Advantages
Many DJs find it more comfortable to scratch hamster style since to do many moves it is easier to bounce the fader off of the side of the fader slot using your multiple fingers rather than your thumb.
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