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SCRATCH LIVE:
GETTING STARTED
SySTEM OVERVIEW
The Scratch Live control records and CDs
are pressed with an audible tone specifically
developed for controlling the Scratch Live
software application.
The Sixty-One converts the control signal
coming from each deck into digital audio, to be
sent via USB to the Scratch Live software, which
decodes that signal into a stream of information
based on what the DJ is doing with the control
disc. A virtual 'deck' replicates the movements
of the control disc. Audio files loaded onto the
Virtual Decks are then played back through the
outputs of the Sixty-One, with any manipulation
of the control discs reproduced on the audio,
effectively emulating vinyl control of the files
loaded in software.
CONNECTING THE SIXTy-ONE
Follow these steps to set up the Sixty-One for
Scratch Live, using up to two turntables or CD
players to control the software playback.
1. Inputs
Connect your CD players or turntables to the
ANALOG INPUTS on the Sixty-One. Connect your
left source to 1 or 2, and your right source to 3
or 4. The default control sources in Scratch Live
are Inputs 1 and 3. You can change these in the
setup screen.
SEE "CONTROL SOURCE" ON PAGE
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Match the L channel from each of your decks
(usually white) with the white (uppermost) RCA
sockets on the mixer and R (usually red) with the
red sockets. This is important to give Scratch
Live the correct direction of playback. If your
songs play backwards, you probably have the
left and right channels swapped from your deck.
2. Input Level Selection
Set each input to the correct input level using the
PH - CD switches. PH = Phono and CD = Line (for
CD players). Unused inputs are best set to CD.
3. USB Audio
Select Scratch Live as the audio source for a
channel by turning a PGM SOURCE knob to a
USB input. Any of the four analogue inputs
may be used for Scratch Live vinyl emulation
control. Control input sources for both PGM 1
and PGM 2 are selected in the Scratch Live
setup screen.
4. Connect the Sixty-One to your computer
Using the provided USB cable, connect to an
available USB 2.0 port on your computer. Make
sure you connect it directly to your computer
and not through a hub or splitter.
TURNTABLE SETUP
1. Set
the
tone
arms
to
recommendations of the cartridge used, so
that the needle never leaves the record, but
not heavy enough that it heats up significantly.
Both produce poor tracking.
2. Grounding is extremely important when using
Scratch Live. Make sure you have good
connections from the ground wires of your
turntables to a grounding post on the Sixty-
One. If you do not ground your turntables
properly, the control signal will be noisy and
the tracking of the record position will be
erratic.
CD PLAyER SETUP
Disable all built-in effects on the CD player,
including keylock/master tempo.
INSTALLING
SCRATCH LIVE
Check for the latest download version of Scratch
Live software at serato.com. If it is newer than
the version on your CD-ROM, we recommend
installing it instead.
The ASIO and Core Audio drivers are included
in the Scratch Live installer as an option. The
option to install them is checked by default.
MAC
1. Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM and
double-click the installer icon.
or
Launch the installer you just downloaded from
serato.com.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Once the
the
specific
installation is complete, Scratch Live will
appear in your applications list. You may like
to drag the Scratch Live icon to your dock for
quick launching.
3. Plug either USB port from your Sixty-One to
a computer USB port. No extra hardware or
driver installation is required.
RANE SIXTY-ONE
FOR
SERATO SCRATCH LIVE
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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