| Developer(s) | Serato Audio Research |
|---|---|
| Stable release | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X |
| Type | Vinyl emulation software |
| Website | serato.com/scratchlive/ |
May 28, 2016 I have CDJ 400's so want to use Scratch Live rather than Serato DJ as I want to use them in HID mode which I believe is only available in Live for the CDJ 400's. I will only be using this at home and am not overly concerned with the latest and greatest effects etc. What I'm interested in is the most stable version of Scratch Live. Aug 30, 2017 Serato DJ is compatible with a lot more DJ controllers because of two things: longevity and licensing. Serato has been around for over a decade (starting with Serato Scratch Live and Serato Itch), so it’s obviously worked with more controllers in the past compared to Rekordbox DJ, which at the moment is just shy of its second birthday.
Feb 22, 2015 Serato DJ Intro, Serato DJ, Scratch Live, Serato Remote and Serato Video. The most common edition of the this brand included in hardware bundles is the Serato DJ Intro version. Intro is meant and developed for beginner level DJs, released with basic features and functions, yet enough for decent amount of DJ’ing. A Look At Serato DJ & Scratch Live. Serato DJ has engineered some of the most popular DJ software around, and it is commonly entrenched in many areas since clubs using a lot of DJs often provide Serato software or a Serato compatible setup. It’s essentially the industry standard. Again a personal thing is interface. I like Traktor's better but some prefer serato. With Traktor Scratch Pro you can get everything but with serato they keep having you buy ad-ons. Traktor you pay for the software and that's it. Serato is a free download but you can only use 1 deck until you connect an SL (interface) of approved hardware. Pioneer Rekordbox vs Serato DJ. Pioneer Rekordbox. Compatibility Effects Audio. Has quantization? Has reverse play? Scroll down for more details. Why is Serato DJ better than Pioneer Rekordbox? Supports MP3 files? Has automatic crossfade? Has a reverb effect. Serato Scratch Live. Pioneer Rekordbox.
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.
The Audio Recorder includes presets that appear after you record a sound. Each preset adds an interesting character to the recorded sound.Do one of the following:.In Fun view, tap or turn the dial to select one of the presets.Tap the Navigation button in the control bar, tap the Sounds button, then tap the sound you want to play. If the level turns red, drag the slider down (or record the part again more softly) to prevent distortion.Drag the In level slider up or down to set the input level.The In level slider is available if your iPhone or input source supports input level control.If the input device supports left and right channels, tap Channel button under the In level slider, tap Input 1 or Input 2 to select the input channel, or tap Stereo to record in stereo.When you finish, tap Done. You can also swipe left or right on the Sounds button to change to the previous or next sound.Turn the knobs to change the sound of the preset.You can try out different presets by tapping them and turning the knobs. Iphone 7 garageband.
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:
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- 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