Rane Serato Scratch Live
The ultimate software and hardware solution for bridging the analog world of vinyl and the digital world of computer audio files!
Using regular turntables or CD players, you can scratch and mix files from your Mac or Windows XP computer's CD or hard drive, add in a live mic input for scratching, and even bypass to standard vinyl if you wish. Scratch LIVE is the complete digital solution for the vinyl junkie -- take your entire collection wherever you go and leave your precious vinyl at home!
The SL 1 interface connects one or two standard vinyl or CD turntables to your computer. This extremely rugged, portable, high quality, bus-powered USB interface features two switchable phono or line inputs, a microphone input, two line outputs, and pass thru outputs for the phono/line and mic.
The included 12" vinyl records each have a Serato exclusive and unique control signal which allows Scratch LIVE to track the motion of the record, simulating the same movement with digital audio. Due to Serato's proprietary control scheme, the result is a feel and sound indistinguishable from playing vinyl. As a producer and DJ, the track you finished today can be played on a real turntable tonight. You'll never have to cut a dubplate again!
Features:
- Lowest latency vinyl emulation system on the market.
- Record Mic Input and immediately scratch as if it was on vinyl
- Supported file formats: Fixed and Variable Bit Rate MP3, AIFF, WAV, OGG Vorbis, CD Audio and direct from mic input
- Browse music collection by Artist, Album, Tempo (BPM) or Genre, with optional album art display.
- Large on-screen record label for scratching and beat juggling.
- Censor expletives on the fly.
- Instant doubles, load the same track on both decks at the same point for instant flange effect and back-to-backs.
Hardware Interface (SL1) Features:
- USB 1.1 (full speed) interface with ultra-low latency drivers. Bus-powered for fast, simple set up.
- Phono level inputs for direct connection of 2 turntables to your computer — no phono preamp required.
- Line level inputs: No extra hardware required for CD decks and line-level turntables.
- Input-thrus: Switch instantly back to regular vinyl.
- Microphone input with adjustable gain; Microphone thru output.
- Analog circuitry fully isolated from noisy USB Bus.
Vinyl Features:
- Vinyl Select allows you to play a whole set without touching the computer.
- Continuous control signal on vinyl allows smooth accurate scratching.
- Innovative positioning system for fast and accurate needle dropping.
- Visible time markers on vinyl.
- Two 15-minute control CDs included.
System Requirements:
- Mac: G4-500 / OS X 10.2.8 / 256MB RAM
- PC: P3-700 / Windows XP / 256MB RAM
