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[CUT-SCI] · Crate-Digging Cut Scientists & 45 RPM Collage Masters1993–Present // All-Sample Symphonies & 4-Deck 45 RPM Sets
Davis / San Francisco, CA · Active 1993–Present

DAN THE AUTOMATOR

Real Name: Dan the Automator · Handle: @dantheautomator

Crate Digging & Vinyl Sets (Core Roster Selector)

DAN THE AUTOMATOR (Dan the Automator) is a documented selector and collective member of [CUT-SCI] Crate-Digging Cut Scientists & 45 RPM Collage Masters. Representing Davis / San Francisco, CA / Los Angeles, CA / Montreal, QC, DAN THE AUTOMATOR helped shape CUT-SCI's battle wax legacy, hardware craft, and international sound system sessions.

“Proving that an entire symphonic album can be constructed 100% from dusty basement vinyl records, DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, DJ Nu-Mark, and Kid Koala turned crate-digging archeology and multi-turntable 7-inch 45 RPM sets into fine art.”

4-Part Studio & Stage Hardware Blueprint

01 // Turntables & Decks
Akai MPC60 MK1
02 // Battle or Rotary Mixer
4x Technics SL-1200MK2
03 // Sampler & Drum Machine
Vintage 45 RPM Portable Players
04 // Cartridges & Stylus Needles
Shure M44-7 Turntablist Needles & Butter Rugs
Signature Turntablist & Production Techniques
Turntablist Scratch ArchitectureTwo-Copy Beat Juggling12-Bit Drum & Sample ChoppingAll-Vinyl Club & Battle Selection
Essential Break Record / Masterpiece Wax
Endtroducing..... (1996) / Brainfreeze & Product Placement (45 RPM Live)

Selector Telemetry & Skill Metrics

Scratching & Fader Precision94 / 100
Beat Juggling & Pocket93 / 100
Sample Chopping & Drums91 / 100
Crate Depth & Rare Breaks95 / 100
Crowd & Dancefloor Command92 / 100
Booking & Appearance Tier: Headline Festival, Club & Masterclass Selector

VERIFIED DAN THE AUTOMATOR ROUTINES & SETS

DIRECT DJ & BEATMAKER SHOP // DAN THE AUTOMATOR

DAN THE AUTOMATOR RECORD CRATE, DRUM KITS & MERCH

Official 12-inch skipless battle records, custom Technics slipmat pairs, hardware drum kits, and heavyweight apparel from DAN THE AUTOMATOR ([CUT-SCI]).

CRATE SECTION:
DAN THE AUTOMATOR // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL
12-Inch Battle Wax & Break Records$40

DAN THE AUTOMATOR // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL

Pressed on heavyweight 180g wax: DAN THE AUTOMATOR's personal skipless scratch sentences, drum breaks, and tone-play scales.

DAN THE AUTOMATOR // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE
MPC & SP-1200 Drum Kits & Sample Packs$49

DAN THE AUTOMATOR // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE

Recorded directly through DAN THE AUTOMATOR's Akai MPC60 MK1 + 4x Technics SL-1200MK2: punchy kicks, snapping snares, hi-hat runs, and royalty-cleared stabs.

DAN THE AUTOMATOR // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR
Custom Technics Slipmats & Control Vinyl$30

DAN THE AUTOMATOR // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR

Signature DAN THE AUTOMATOR custom-printed glazed bottom slipmats for 12-inch Technics platters.

DAN THE AUTOMATOR // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE
Heavyweight Crew & DJ Apparel$45

DAN THE AUTOMATOR // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE

Boxy 280gsm combed-cotton tee featuring DAN THE AUTOMATOR's Akai MPC60 MK1 & Vintage 45 RPM Portable Players rig diagram.