I think just plain scratching is different to battles though IQ........

In battles ur gonna need to use the upfaders for some scratches or jsut variation/versatility.......and be v.v.v.quick with no hinderance around the mixer

If there's just various scratches over whatever is being mixed, can all be done with just a xfader if thats all thats wanted.......

there's a bit of room around the 64 xfader, enought for most scratches.......couldn't imagine worse upfaders for turntablism though!!!!