Rane SL 3 Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 3: Introduction
1 USB cable. 4 stereo RCA cables. 2 control CDs. 2 control vinyl records. 4 rubber feet for the SL3. 1 quick start guide. 1 warranty card. 1 (this) manual. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Triggering Cue Points The Offline Player Editing Cue Points Customizing Cue Points Playback Control The Control Record Looping The Control CD Auto-Looping Vinyl Scroll The A-Slot Loop Roll Loop Roll with MIDI RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... - Page 5 Editing ID3 tags Drop To Absolute Position Library Zoom Drop To Cue Points (REL Mode) 34 Display Album Art Vinyl Start Offset Adding Album Art Status Icons More Info on Corrupt Files RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4...
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Page 6: Getting Started
DECK security cable to attach the SL3 to an immovable object. Each side of the SL3 has a Kensington Security Slot. Refer to the instructions provided with your Kensington Lock. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 7: Playing Regular Vinyl And Cds
SL3 firmware to the -(5.5mm) +(2.5mm) open the System Preferences window. newer version installed with your driver. Locate the SL3 in the “Other” section and click the SL3 icon. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 8: Installing Scratch Live
English. Once Scratch Live is installed, any additional hardware that is connected will be recognized and the drivers will be automatically installed. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 9: Calibrating Scratch Live
Scratch Live display the input signal as a phase diagram. The key factors to look at on the scope display are crisp clean lines, round shape, and the tracking percentage in the lower right corner. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 10: Importing And Playing Music
Virtual Deck shows a solid black line. If the track has BPM or key information written in the tag this will also be displayed. See ”Set Auto BPM” on page RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 11: Whitelabel.net
See “Status Icons” on page 27 and “Corrupt File Descriptions and Diagnoses” on page For information on rescanning, moving, copying, deleting and backing up your files, see “File Management” on page RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 12: Playback Control
You can unload the currently loaded track “Vinyl Control” on page 33. using the Virtual Deck eject button. TIP: Use the keyboard shortcut shift- alt-arrow to unload a track from the Virtual Deck. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 13: Visual Aids
Left Deck, and the track to be “Preparing Your Files” on page 11 indicator to be red when cueing or mixed in is on the Right Deck. and “AutoFill Overviews” on page 34. scratching. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 14: Tap Tempo
Updates” on page 35. the Repeat function. The loops must be less than 10 seconds long, and cut at the start and end of a bar. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 15: Display Modes
The controls for all Decks can be shown or hidden by pressing the Show Deck Controls Button on any deck. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 16: Scratch Live Modes
This will change the state of the channels to THRU mode, sending audio direct from the SL 3 inputs to your mixer. See “Playing Regular Vinyl and CDs” on page 7. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 17: Internal Mode
Bend down - Create a temporary decrease in the playback speed. Use bend down if the two tracks are in time, but this track is slightly ahead of the other track. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 18: Cue Points
INT or REL mode, track. If a loop is set in a given slot, the the cue point will be repeatedly triggered, background (behind the loop number) producing a stuttering effect. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 19: Auto-Looping
+ alt + 2 will activate a 1/8 beat loop roll and so on. Use the and buttons to toggle through the range of possible lengths visible onscreen. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 20: Sample Player
Deck or sample slot and drop it on another for the sample slot. sample slot to begin instant doubling. This enables you to set up the sample player with the appropriate controls that suit your workflow. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 21: Sp-6 Pitch Controls
Master, mirroring the Displays an SP-6 master output setting. You can overview of the however, use the individual output track loaded to each sample slot. The selector buttons to override the master RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 22: Dj-Fx Plugin
Super Knob by pressing the Link and dry amount of all effects. button. Click the Show Parameters button to show the effects and parameters that are controlled by the loaded Ultra Knob preset. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 23: Midi Control
MIDI channel, which can be used by Scratch Live. Once your controller is installed and functioning correctly, use these directions for assigning controls. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 24: Ctrl-Click Functionality
MIDI assigment necessary. Visit within a crate by sorting by the “#” column serato.com for detailed documentation on and dragging them up or down. how to use these controllers. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 25: Subcrates
• Track can find any track in your collection. If • Video Track you then click on a crate or playlist, the • Year search query will be cleared. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 26: Prepare Window
Serato Playlists your audio files. (Inserted tracks within options. sessions will not be included in an m3u playlist.) RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 27: Uploading Serato Playlists
USB dropouts. If the Setup screen to find this option. See so, you may wish to avoid using this “Show Album Art On Deck” on page function. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 28: File Management
This function only backs up the Scratch Live folder, not your music files. When this process is complete, your Scratch Live library will be updated with the new location of your files. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 29: Recording
“RECORDED”. If the crate does not already exist, it will be created automatically. To start a new recording without saving, simply click the record button again. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 30: Livefeed
Your Right Deck is now free to load up a new song ready to mix in. Repeat! TIP: Instant doubles works with either Deck. See “Lock Playing Deck” on page 32. See “Instant Doubles” on page 33. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 31: Keyboard Shortcuts
- ; Next loop. alt - space bar Activate the tempo tapper. alt - space bar (x2) ctrl - I ctrl - K Set temporary cue point. (REL and INT modes) RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 32: Additional Setup
You can only add quality, larger file size). See “Recording” cues this way if the cue point slots are on page 29. empty. See “Cue Points” on page 18. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 33: Use Auto Gain
ABS mode. Accidental skipping of the is used when switched off. needle does not reposition the playhead. (REL mode only) RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 34: Drop To Cue Points (Rel Mode)
TIP: Analyze your files before you play free. to pre-build all your overviews. See • iTunes is available for Mac and PC. To “Preparing Your Files” on page 11. get more information, visit apple.com. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 35: Font Size
Virtual Deck. This optional software plugin for Scratch Live adds the ability to play and mix video files. Serato Video is supported and available only from serato.com. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting And Frequently Asked Questions
Official Scratch Live Forum as key correction, will scramble the signal online at serato.com. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 37: Corrupt File Descriptions And Diagnoses
This file contains samples of audio that are too small to represent accurately and will samples. therefore be truncated to zero. This should not result in any audible audio artifacts, but could cause audio dropouts on earlier versions of Scratch Live. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 38: Scope Reading And Fixes
Try re-seating, interference. Attach the turntable’s ground up lots of noise, barely tracking. Connect cleaning or replacing your stylus. wire to the SL3 or mixer. your turntables directly to the SL3. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... - Page 39 Susceptible to dust and vibration. Adjust Left and right signals have been combined Right signal is lost with a noisy loose the tonearm. into one somewhere in your signal chain. connection and left channel crosstalk. RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4...
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Page 40: Sl3 Specifications
Unity …...Maximum Input / Output 3 Vrms Phono Input Unbalanced ……Sensitivity Adjustable 2.5 mV to 10 mV Unit Size 6.8" x 5" x 1.3" (17.3 x 12.6 x 3.3 cm) RANE SL3 FOR SERATO SCRATCH LIVE • OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2.4.4... -
Page 41: Declaration Of Conformity
The user of this equipment shall accept full responsibility for compliance with the EMC directive in the event that the equipment is modified without written consent of the manufacturer. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Rane Corporation. Type of Equipment:... -
Page 42: Factory Authorized Service
1) arising out of materials or workmanship not provided or furnished by Rane, or 2) resulting from abnormal use of the product or use in violation of instructions, or 3) in products repaired or serviced by other than authorized Rane repair facilities, or 4) in products with removed or defaced serial numbers, or 5) in components or parts or products expressly warranted by another manufacturer. - Page 43 WARRANTY SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RANE SERVICE FACILITY LOCATED IN THE COUNTRY WHERE THE UNIT WAS PURCHASED, OR (if product was purchased in the U.S.) AT THE RANE FACTORY IN THE U.S.. If the product is being sent to Rane for repair, please call the factory for a Return Authorization number. We recommend advance notice be given to the repair facility to avoid possible needless shipment in case the problem can be solved over the phone.
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