1 Serato Scratch Live software install disc. 4 stereo RCA cables. 2 control CDs. 2 control vinyl records. 4 rubber feet for the SL2. 1 Quick Start Guide. 1 Warranty card. 1 this manual. Introduction Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to get the most from your Sixty-Two and the included Scratch.
Background:
All students were asked to give an effective presentation on the topic of our choice. The classroom will be set up as a 'gallery walk.' Each student will have to give 10 minute presentations to audiences of four other classmates. The 250 word speech was to be prepared in advance and one visual document had to be used. The top ten guidelines for an Effective Presentation included:
- Engage your audience.
- Establish and keep eye contact with audience members.
- Use visuals according to the 'principle of minimalism.'
- Provide adequate time for audience members to review disturbed material.
- Use multiple strategies: narrative, examples, comparison/contrast, speculation, evaluation, position, proposal, reflection, etc.
- Balance primary and secondary research.
- Pay attention to body language and movement.
- Test everything out in advance.
- Have a back-up plan.
- Compose a new message in Web CT - narrate story/reason why in message box.
Reflections:
Since I am a professional disc jockey, I chose to present my disc jockey software that I use on my laptop. I used the top ten guidelines to prepare, present and properly demonstrate the Serato Scratch Live software for my effective presentation. I was nervous during the first presentation but by the time I presented three times, I had my routine down and the presentation flowed more smooth. I learned that it is very important to practice your presentation several times before presenting in front of an audience. Below you will see the outline that I used for my presentation.
WRIT 3150
Jeremiah Carter
2/11/09
Serato Scratch Live Virtual Disc Jockey Software Program:
ØSerato Scratch live is one of the best inventions for disc jockeys. This software program allows anyone to play, edit, or mix your music from your laptop.
ØToday I will discuss:
-The built-in Help feature
-How to install the software
-The Virtual deck
-Loading your music into Serato
-How to organize & play your music
-Tempo matching/Beats per minute
-Keyboard shortcuts
-Loops
ØThe built in help feature is located at the top right side of the program. Simply click on the “?” symbol and move the mouse to any part of the screen for instructions.
ØInstalling Serato Scratch – Simply load CD-Rom into your laptop hard drive and follow the step-by-step instructions. Once the Serato Scratch Live is installed into your hard drive you have to register with the Serato website & check for periodical software updates. This keeps the software up-to-date and installs any new features.
ØThe virtual deck is the vinyl/record or Disc player that you will load your Serato Scratch live “Control Record” into & perform mixing techniques. The laptop is connected to the mixer & the mixer is connected to the disc players or vinyl record players. *See manual pg. 2.
ØLoading your music into Serato – Insert a disc into the hard drive and Serato will read the disc to instantly play it. You can also download the disc into your I-tunes and select which songs you wish to use in Serato.
ØOrganizing & playing your music – On the left side of the screen you will see the column for “crates”. You can create new crates for a group of songs that you intend on playing for different venues. Click on a crate, select the song you wish to play, and “drag” the song to the top section of the virtual deck; this will load the song. You can now click on the arrow to begin playing the song.
ØTempo matching/Beats per minute – *Manual pg. 18 – This feature allows you to match up beats in order to blend songs together. You can use the “tap” feature to set the beats per minute for any song. Once you use the “build overview” feature, the software checks for any corrupted music files and determines the beats per minute for you.
ØKeyboard Shortcuts – this is a keypad that helps control music features such as loops, tempo, cue points, or censor out any explicit lyrics.
*This program allows disc jockeys to store their music electronically, stay compatible with all disc jockey equipment, and perform disc jockey services electronically with the use of a laptop - with or without vinyl record players or disc players.
| Developer(s) | Serato Audio Research |
|---|---|
| Stable release | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X |
| Type | Vinyl emulation software |
| Website | serato.com/scratchlive/ |
Scratch Live is a vinyl emulation software application created by New Zealand based Serato Audio Research, distributed by and licensed exclusively to Rane Corporation. Serato was first known for its Pro Tools plug-in, Pitch N Time, which was sold predominantly to the film industry.[1]
Scratch Live allows manipulation and playback of digital audio files using traditional vinyl turntables or CD players via special timecode vinyl records or CDs.
The product is discontinued and has been replaced by Serato DJ.
Video-SL[edit]
In 2008, Serato released the first major plugin for Scratch Live, Video-SL. It allows the playback of video files in similar fashion to audio files. Users can apply effects in real time and mix between video independently of audio.
A demo copy can be installed and used but a watermark is displayed on the main output screen. Activation is done via a serial number.
Video-SL was later replaced by a new designed video plugin called 'Serato Video'.
Custom hardware[edit]
Scratch Live currently works in conjunction with five application specific audio devices designed and manufactured for the system by Mukilteo, Washington-based Rane Corporation.
SL4[edit]
The latest audio interface is the SL4. It is the first standalone DJ interface with two USB 2.0 ports for seamless DJ changeover and back-to-back performances. It also has 96 kHz, 24-bit audio. The SL4 has built in galvanic isolation between USB and audio, with turn on/off muting. The unit also includes Low-latency ASIO and Core Audio drivers which allow the SL4 to be used as a studio production tool with third-party software applications.
SL3[edit]
The SL3 is another audio interface for Scratch Live. Features include a USB 2.0 interface, improved dynamic range (120 dB), improved audio performance (24 bit converters) and additional audio channels with AUX input and output. Like the SL2 it also has 48.0 kHz, 24-bit audio. The extra channel allows the DJ to record his/her music set, use a sampler while performing or connect a third player for three deck mixing.
SL2[edit]
The SL2 is the audio interface set to replace the older SL1 interface.[2] The unit has 2 inputs which can be used both as phono or line input, but unlike the old SL1 interface it doesn't have a microphone input and it has only 2 line outputs and no 'thru' outputs. It also features improvements to the sound quality. Whereas the SL1 interface had 16-bit 44.1 kHz audio, the SL2 now has 24-bit 48khZ audio with USB2.0 and Core Audio/ASIO support.[3]
SL1[edit]
The SL1 is a multi-channel, USB 1.1 external soundcard. The unit has inputs for two stereo turntables or CD players and one unbalanced microphone. There are two stereo line level outputs and two 'thru' outputs which provide a copy of the input signal to enable playback of regular vinyl records or CDs. ASIO drivers are available for the unit to allow it to be used by other Windows applications as a multi channel sound interface. There are no Core Audio drivers for Macintosh-based computers. The SL1 interface is no longer in production, but is still supported.[4]
MP4[edit]
A 19' rack mount DJ mixer based on the MP2, incorporating the sound card functions of the SL1. The MP4 allows you to record your set digitally within the Scratch Live software over the USB interface. The mixer is recognized by Windows as a 4x output 2x input soundcard so it can be used with any windows application. Also provided are ASIO and Core Audio drivers for use in audio applications on both Windows XP and Mac OS X.
TTM 57SL[edit]
A DJ mixer combining the functionality of the SL1 with an application specific control surface based on the popular TTM56 scratch mixer. It also contains added effects not available with the TTM56 or bare SL1 set-ups.
Sixty-Eight[edit]
Announced at NAMM 2010, the Sixty-Eight is a 4 channel club style mixer with 2 separate USB inputs. Via ScratchLive 2.0 it adds support for up 4 real or virtual deck combinations.
Supported third party accessories[edit]
Serato have begun working in supporting third party players/controllers with the Scratch Live software. These controllers are 'natively' supported and do not require the use of the timecode CDs, all playback and control information is sent over USB. The following are the currently supported native controllers:
- Denon DN-HC1000S
- Denon DN-HC4500
- Novation Dicer (versions 2.1 and above)
- Pioneer CDJ-2000 (versions 2.1 and above)
- Pioneer CDJ-900 (versions 2.1 and above)
- Pioneer CDJ-850
- Pioneer CDJ-400
- Pioneer CDJ-350
- Pioneer MEP-7000
- Vestax VFX-1
References[edit]
- ^'Digital DJs mix and Scratch'. The Dominion Post. 21 July 2008. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
- ^Rane SL 2 Product page
- ^Scratch Live Feature Comparison
- ^Rane SL 1 Product page