What Is Anti-Skate and How Do You Adjust It?

Among the essential—but often misunderstood—turntable settings, anti-skate plays a crucial role in protecting your records and ensuring clean, balanced playback. If you’ve ever heard distortion in one channel, noticed your stylus drifting inward, or struggled with accurate tracking, anti-skate may be the key. This guide breaks down what anti-skate actually does, why it matters, and