Scratch LIVE includes hardware interface,
USB cable, RCA cables, printed manual, two vinyl records, two CDs, and
software install disc.
| Software
Features: |
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| Runs
natively on Windows XP and Mac OS X. |
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| Supported
File formats: Fixed and Variable Bit Rate MP3's, AIFF, WAV,
Ogg Vorbis. |
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| Play
and scatch tracks direct from CD. |
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| External
Mode: faithfully reproduce movement of vinyl control records,
including stops, starts, scratching, needle dropping, rubbing
and other turntablist techniques. |
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| Relative
Mode: disable needle dropping to ignore records skips, but
still allow scratching. |
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| Internal
Mode: play songs without vinyl control, enabled automatically
when end of vinyl groove is reached. |
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| Browse
music collection by Artist, Album, or Genre. |
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| Digital
"crates" for quick access to your favorite
collections. |
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| Instant
full text search of ID3 tags, matches partial search terms. |
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| Edit
ID3 tags with full Unicode support. |
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| Full
track overview showing current play point. |
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| Variable
zoom waveforms centered around current needle position. |
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| Waveform
coloring to distinguish different musical features. |
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| Large
on-screen record label, for scratching and beat juggling. |
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| Visual
markers can be set at important cue points. |
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| Large
elapsed time and time remaining displays. |
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| Beat
display shows transients in track to visually assist with beat
matching. |
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| Tempo
display assists with rapid tempo matching of tracks. |
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| Adjustable
gain per song file. Adjusting latency (7-20 ms) to match CPU
power. |
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| Assign
the same track to both turntables simultaneously. |
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| Current
RPM Indicator: 33/45 RPM vinyl selector. |
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| Single
key song loading. Single key deck swapping. |
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| Full
Windows and Mac iTunes integration. |
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| Drag
and drop importing fo tracks, no preprocessing or striping
required. |
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| Add
whole directories of music files on the fly: tags are read in
background, no performance interruptions. |
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| Record
from Microphone Input and immediately scratch as if it was on
vinyl. |
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| Microphone
recording level indicator. |
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| Hardware
Interface Features: |
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| Phono
level inputs for direct connection of 2 Turntables to your
Computer-no phono preamp required. |
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| Line
level inputs: No extra hardware required for CD Decks and Line
level turntables. |
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| Input-thrus:
Switch instantly back to regular vinyl. |
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| Microphone
input with adjustable gain. |
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| USB
bus-powered for fast, simple set up. |
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| Analog
circuitry fully isolated from noisy USB Bus. |
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| Optional
external power pack for permanent installations, or switching
computers during a live show. |
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| Vinyl
Features: |
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| Regular
weight and lightweight vinyl available. |
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| Continuous
vinyl tracking signal allows smooth accurate scratching. |
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| Over
100 discrete markers per revolution for fast and accurate
needle dropping. |
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| System
Requirements: |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Rane corporation
involved?
Rane corporation has taken our hardware design and tweaked it to their own
famously high standards. Rane manufactures, distributes and supports Scratch
LIVE.
So what does Serato do?
Serato Audio Research maintains the software, and is responsible for
releasing new versions of the software, firmware and drivers.
What does it do?
Serato Scratch Live allows you to scratch any digital sample or sound file
on your computer using your existing turntables as the controller.
How does it work?
Special vinyl included with Serato Scratch contains a control signal that
allows your computer to track the motion of the record, simulating the same
movement within the digital sample.
Can I use CD turntables?
Absolutely. The turntable inputs on the interface can be set to phono or
line level. The CDs needed for control are included, no extra equipment is
required.
But what is it like to use?
Serato Scratch LIVE feels and sounds just as though you are scratching and
cueing an ordinary record.
What sort of setup do I
need to use Serato Scratch Live?
A computer, one or two turntables and a DJ mixer.
What platforms does it run
on?
Scratch LIVE runs natively on Mac OS X and Windows XP
What is the latency?
The total system latency can be as low as 7ms if your computer is fast
enough to cope with the increased load on the processor. You can adjust the
latency of Scratch LIVE in software to cater to the system you have.
What happens if I pick up
the needle and drop it somewhere on the record?
Scratch LIVE not only tracks the relative movement of the record when the
needle is in the groove, but also can detect exactly where the needle is
placed on the record. So when you drop the needle, the song you are playing
instantly jumps to a new part of the song.
What's included in the
package?
Two vinyl control records, two control CDs, the software CD, four RCA
cables, a USB cable and of course the USB interface to connect your
turntables to your computer.
What if I break the control
record? What if it wears out?
Replacement records can be purchased for $10.
But why would I want to use
turntables anyway?
That question is beyond the scope of this FAQ.
