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[ISP] · Invisibl Skratch Piklz1989–Present // Multi-Time DMC World Champion & Scratch Virtuoso
San Francisco / Daly City, CA · Active 1989–Present

DJ Qbert

Real Name: Richard Quitevis · Handle: @djqbert

Hyper-Speed Scratch Articulation (Crab, Twiddle, Flare, Orbit)

Widely regarded as the Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen of the turntable, Daly City native Richard 'DJ Qbert' Quitevis won the 1991 DMC USA title and 1992–1994 DMC World Titles alongside Mix Master Mike and Apollo. Qbert invented and codified dozens of multi-click fader techniques including the Crab Scratch and Flare, and released 'Wave Twisters', the first feature-length animated film scored 100% on turntables.

“Every scratch is a syllable — the crossfader is your tongue and the vinyl is your vocal cords.”

4-Part Studio & Stage Hardware Blueprint

01 // Turntables & Decks
Technics SL-1200MK2 / Custom Vestax QFO
02 // Battle or Rotary Mixer
Vestax PMC-05 Pro Qbert / Thud Rumble TRX
03 // Sampler & Drum Machine
Super Seal Skipless Scratch Vinyl Series
04 // Cartridges & Stylus Needles
Ortofon Concorde Q.Bert Signature
Signature Turntablist & Production Techniques
Crab Scratch (4-Finger Fader Roll)1-Click & 2-Click FlareOrbit ScratchTwiddle & Laser
Essential Break Record / Masterpiece Wax
Wave Twisters (1998) & Super Seal Breaks

Selector Telemetry & Skill Metrics

Scratching & Fader Precision100 / 100
Beat Juggling & Pocket96 / 100
Sample Chopping & Drums92 / 100
Crate Depth & Rare Breaks95 / 100
Crowd & Dancefloor Command98 / 100
Booking & Appearance Tier: $10,000+ // Festival Sets & Thud Rumble Masterclasses

VERIFIED DJ Qbert ROUTINES & SETS

DIRECT DJ & BEATMAKER SHOP // DJ QBERT

DJ QBERT RECORD CRATE, DRUM KITS & MERCH

Official 12-inch skipless battle records, custom Technics slipmat pairs, hardware drum kits, and heavyweight apparel from DJ Qbert ([ISP]).

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

DJ QBERT // SIGNATURE 12" BATTLE BREAKS & SCRATCH TOOL

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

DJ QBERT // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE
MPC & SP-1200 Drum Kits & Sample Packs$49

DJ QBERT // PERSONAL HARDWARE DRUM KIT & CHOP ARCHIVE

Recorded directly through DJ Qbert's Vestax QFO / Technics SL-1200MK2 + Thud Rumble Invader Mixer + Ortofon Qbert: punchy kicks, snapping snares, hi-hat runs, and royalty-cleared stabs.

DJ QBERT // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR
Custom Technics Slipmats & Control Vinyl$30

DJ QBERT // CUSTOM FELT TURNTABLE SLIPMAT PAIR

Signature DJ Qbert custom-printed glazed bottom slipmats for 12-inch Technics platters.

DJ QBERT // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE
Heavyweight Crew & DJ Apparel$45

DJ QBERT // HEAVYWEIGHT HARDWARE SCHEMATIC TEE

Boxy 280gsm combed-cotton tee featuring DJ Qbert's Technics SL-1200MK2 / Custom Vestax QFO & Super Seal Skipless Scratch Vinyl Series rig diagram.