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6.
Using the SC System 3 for generic MIDI Control
In addition to the Virtual DJ LE specific operation, the SC System 3 can be used as a powerful MIDI
controller solution for any MIDI compatible application by selecting a different preset. If you are not
using Virtual DJ LE, please check the Stanton website and forums to see if there is a specific DaRouter
preset available for your favorite application.
The SCS.3d and SCS.3m work slightly different in respect to how they can be used generically.
The SCS.3m has standalone-preset functionality built into the hardware, whereas the SCS.3d always
requires DaRouter to be running. Likewise, when all 3 components are going to be used together
DaRouter must be running.
Now, let's go over how to configure the SCS.3m and SCS.3d as standalone, and the SC System 3 as a
whole for Generic MIDI Control.
6.1.
SCS.3m Standalone Configuration
The SCS.3m works in three modes, Automatic mode for standard MIDI use cases, Application Feedback
mode for applications with MIDI output, and Flat mode for running DaRouter presets.
In Automatic and Application Feedback modes, all the deck/mode switching is handled by the SCS.3m
for easy MIDI learning. In Automatic mode, the SCS.3m controls all of its own LEDs. In Application
Feedback mode, the SCS.3m processes MIDI output from your application to keep LEDs in sync
between the application and one or more controllers. For more information, please visit
www.stantondj.com/SCS3m/MIDI/
When using the SCS.3m by itself, DaRouter does not need to be running. In the MIDI configuration
dialog of the application that you are using, please select the SCS.3m instead of DaRouter.
Important: If you plan to use MIDI directly from the SCS.3m, do not run DaRouter.
6.1.1
Selecting MIDI Channel
The SCS.3m can be reconfigured to broadcast and receive on different MIDI channels to allow multiple
SCS.3m units to be connected to the same computer without channel conflicts, or for use with other
controllers with fixed MIDI channels. To change the MIDI channel on the SCS.3m follow the instructions
below:
1) Cover the entire top right slider with your fingers and press the lower right headphone button.
2) The center section of the SCS.3m will light red to indicate that the unit is now ready to change
its MIDI channel.
3) You can change the MIDI channel by pressing any of the center buttons to select the channel.
The top left button is MIDI channel 1 and the channels cascade from left to right so the top right
button would be MIDI channel 2. Select any button to change the MIDI channel from 1-8 and
the unit will update to broadcast and receive on that channel.
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