Use Auto Gain; Hi-Fi Resampler; Play From Start; Instant Doubles - Rane SIXTY-EIGHT Operator's Manual

Use Auto Gain

Auto gain enables you to set a uniform
volume level for the tracks in your library.
When a track is in auto gain mode, the
track gain knob appears recessed.
Check this box to enable auto gain.
Provided you have analyzed your files,
your tracks will now be loaded with the
auto gain applied.
Next to this box is a drop down menu,
in which you set the target gain volume
level.
To find the optimum setting, load a track
with an average volume level onto one of
the Virtual Decks. Now play the track, and
take note of the volume and LED lights
inside the software.
The idea is for the track volume to
be sitting just under the clipping point
(indicated by the LED meter red-lining). If
the track is too quiet, unload it, then go to
the Playback setup screen and boost the
auto gain dB value more.
Once you've made this adjustment,
load the same track onto the Virtual Deck
again. You'll notice that the volume knob
has automatically adjusted itself.
Keep making adjustments on the same
track until it's just below the clipping
point. Once this is set you won't need to
adjust the target gain level ever again.
Because the track you used had an
average volume level, most of the other
tracks in your library should be around the
same volume. You may still need to make
minor adjustments to some individual
tracks, but once that's done these will
stay saved in the ID3 tag of the file.
TIP: Slightly too quiet is always better
than too loud. If your LED meter is in
the red, it is likely that it is clipping. Not
only does clipping not sound very nice,
it can damage your equipment.

Hi-Fi Resampler

This significantly reduces digital distortion
at very slow or very fast record speeds,
increasing the CPU load slightly. This
option is off by default, the old resampler
is used when switched off.
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Play From Start

Enable this to start all tracks from the
beginning when loaded in REL and INT
modes. If this setting is not enabled,
freshly loaded tracks will continue to play
from the point the last track was at. This
option is on by default.

Instant Doubles

This option allows you to quickly match
the playhead position of two tracks.
With this option enabled, when you load
the same file on one Virtual Deck that is
already loaded on the other Virtual Deck,
the playhead will jump to the position of
the track that was loaded first, with the
keylock state and looping settings copied.
This setting overrides the Play from start
and Play from first cue point options.

Play From First Cue Point

Enable this option to start all tracks from
the first cue point when loaded in REL and
INT modes. This setting overrides the Play
from start option.

Braking

(Internal Mode)
In INT mode, this controls how fast
the deck stops when play is stopped.
Counter-clockwise, the stop is immediate.
Clockwise rotation increases the stop
from a finger grab all the way to a slow
turntable power-down.

Audio Output

By default the output of Scratch Live is
stereo. You can also select mono output.
This setting is saved when you exit
Scratch Live.

Vinyl Control

Adjust Loops with Vinyl

Loop end points can be adjusted using
the control vinyl. Disable this option if you
wish to use the computer's arrow keys to
adjust loops, and keep audio playback
controlled by the vinyl. See "Looping" on
page 29.

Next Song On Flip

When this option is enabled, changing the
side of control vinyl you're using ('flipping
the record') loads the next song.

Enable Vinyl Scroll

Uncheck this box to disable the Vinyl
Scroll feature. See "Vinyl Scroll" on page
23.

Reverse Vinyl Scroll

This setting allows you to reverse the
direction of Vinyl Scroll. SEE "Vinyl
Scroll" on page 23.

Vinyl Scroll Speed

Vinyl Scroll allows you to load a new track
without touching the computer, by lifting
the needle and placing it in the special
section of side A of the control record.
This setting allows you to adjust the
sensitivity of Vinyl Scroll, so that you can
control the amount of record movement
required to move between tracks.

Drop To Absolute Position

(Relative Mode)
This detects a deliberate repositioning of
the needle, and moves the playhead to
the needle's absolute position, as if it were
in ABS mode. Accidental skipping of the
needle does not reposition the playhead.
(REL mode only)
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