Ready to kickstart your scratching skills with free samples? We’ve gathered the top online sources for classic sounds to help you build a solid sample base. Perfect for practicing and progressing, these packs are just what you need.

1/ Essential scratch sentences by We Are Crossfader

If you're starting your scratching journey, essential scratch sentences like "ahh" and "freshhh" are a must! This sample pack has exactly what you need, plus a scratch tone and two tutorials on how to use the sentences—perfect for beginners. You will have to subscribe to their mailing list to receive it, but it’s a small price to pay for quality sentences.

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2/ Scratch DJ Toolkit by DJ Shortee

The legendary queen of scratch not only offers online courses but also shares amazing sample kits! In this Scratch DJ Toolkit, you'll get 9 essential scratch samples and 11 exclusive beats—perfect for your scratching sessions. Note that you’ll have to join her newsletter to receive the sentences.

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3/ Free scratch sentences by DJ TLM

Famous for his YouTube tutorials, DJ TLM also provides essential tools for practice, including his custom-made scratch sentences. Available for everyone, you can download 8 different scratch sentences on SoundCloud for free!

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4/ Free library of scratch samples by DJ Sound Effects


This site offers a variety of scratch sample packs, letting you preview and download your favorites! Plus, if you're looking to level up your horn sounds, don't miss their DJ sound effects section. ;)

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Now that you’ve got some fresh samples to work with, it’s time to hit the decks and practice those scratches!  Do you have a favorite sound or sample you love to scratch with? Share it with us in the comments below!