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- Page 1 REFERENCE MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT!!! ..............................1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..........................1 CONNECTING THE NS6 ..........................2 NS6.................................3 FRONT & REAR PANEL FEATURES .........................3 USING SERATO ITCH WITH THE NS6......................8 IMPORTANT!..................................8 GETTING STARTED................................. 8 STARTING THE SOFTWARE ................................8 IMPORTING MUSIC ..................................8 PREPARING YOUR FILES ................................9 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW .............................. -
Page 5: Registration
READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY INFORMATION BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT. • Before getting started and connecting devices to NS6 or turning NS6 on/off, make sure all devices are off and all faders and gain knobs are set to "zero." •... -
Page 6: Connecting The Ns6
Plug all devices into power supply, and turn on devices in proper order: a. When starting a session, turn devices on in this order: (1) auxiliary input sources, (2) NS6, (3) output devices b. When ending a session, reverse this operation by turning off: (1) output devices, (2) NS6, (3) auxiliary input sources Connect NS6 to your computer with the USB cable (included) and to your headphones. -
Page 7: Ns6
16 15 14 13 13 POWER IN – Use the included power cable to connect NS6 to a power outlet. While the power is switched off, plug the cable into NS6 first, then plug the cable into a power outlet. -
Page 8: Top Panel Features
"LINE/MIC" or "LINE/PHONO" (a device connected to the LINE/PHONO or MIC input on NS6's rear panel). Please note that the LINE/MIC and LINE/PHONO selector switches on NS6's rear panel must also be set properly. Also, a channel's controls will only send MIDI information when its INPUT SELECTOR is set to "PC."... - Page 9 Cue Point at a time. Holding the DELETE CUE button to enable Delete Cue Mode will let you delete multiple Cue Points.) Pressing and holding this button also allows you to access secondary ("shift") functions of other buttons on NS6.
- Page 10 Decks have been synchronized. 41. TAKEOVER LEDs – When you select the other Deck with the DECK SELECT switch, the position of the NS6's PITCH FADER may not match the Pitch setting for that Deck in the software. Slowly move the PITCH FADER in the direction indicated by the TAKEOVER LED arrow until it turns off.
- Page 11 NAVIGATION CONTROLS 42. SCROLL KNOB – Use this knob to scroll through lists of tracks, Crates, etc. in Hold DELETE CUE / SHIFT and any of these the software. You can also press it to move between the panels shown in the buttons to access their alternate functions: software.
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Page 12: Using Serato Itch With The Ns6
Serato ITCH Mac OS X: Applications folder Connect NS6 before opening Serato ITCH. When the software launches, it will automatically detect the NS6. IMPORTING MUSIC Supported File Types Serato ITCH supports the following file types: MP3, AAC (.m4a), WAV, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, .WL.MP3, and ALAC (.m4a). -
Page 13: Preparing Your Files
Offline Player The Offline Player is available whenever the NS6 is disconnected from your computer. The Offline Player's sound will be sent through your computer's default audio device (e.g., your computer's soundcard). This player is a useful tool for auditioning tracks and preparing your Crates. -
Page 14: Software Overview
SOFTWARE OVERVIEW More complete descriptions of these features are given in later sections of this manual, but this is a brief overview of the key features in Serato ITCH: Album Art: Displays the cover art for the album selected. Files: Displays the Files Panel, which enables you to search for tracks on your hard drive. Browse: Displays the Browse Panel, which enables you to browse for tracks by genre, BPM, etc. - Page 15 35. Current Effect: The currently selected effect applied to the channel (if the NS6's FX ON / OFF button is set to "on"). When the effect is on, the CURRENT EFFECT and NEXT EFFECT windows will light up.
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Page 16: Software Setup
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE section for more information.) USB Buffer Size (Latency): Adjust this virtual fader to set the buffer size of the USB connection between the hardware (NS6) and the software (Serato ITCH). If you are using a slower computer, increase the buffer size. -
Page 17: Library
Right Vertical Waveforms: When checked, main waveforms will be displayed vertically on the right side of the screen. MIXER GENERAL: EQ: When the NS6's EQ knobs are in their maximum (right-most) position, they will boost that frequency range by the number of decibels specified here. Select either 6 dB or 12 dB. -
Page 18: The Library
DJing style. The Crates area can be accessed by pressing the CRATES button on the NS6 or by clicking inside the Crates area with the mouse. The "+" button on the software allows you to create a new Crate. To add files to a Crate, drag and drop the track(s) from the library into the Crate. -
Page 19: Columns
ALBUM. You can narrow your search by selecting the specific genre, BPM, artist, or album title you're looking for, and the software will show the results on the Main Library window. You can move between the four filters with the FWD / BACK buttons in the NS6's Navigation Controls, the computer keyboard, or by clicking with the mouse. -
Page 20: Preparing & Reviewing Tracks
You can also access this panel by pressing the PREPARE button on the NS6. You can drag tracks (or whole Crates) from the Main Library into the Prepare Panel, or drag them onto the Prepare button. You can also press the LOAD PREPARE button on the NS6 when the selector is on the track or Crate you want to add. -
Page 21: Library Zoom
• Export: You can export each session as a data file using the "Export" button. Select a session, then choose your preferred file format, and click "Export." There are three possible export file formats: o text: Creates a simple text file containing your session information. o csv: Creates a file for use in spreadsheet software. -
Page 22: Mixing With The Ns6S
LOADING A TRACK TO THE DECK Once you have located the file you want to load in the Library, you can load it either with the NS6, the mouse, or the keyboard. To get started, load a track to a Deck: Hardware Controls: Use the LOAD A or LOAD B buttons on the NS6 to load a selected track to Deck A or Deck B (respectively). -
Page 23: Adjusting Gain
ADJUSTING GAIN The GAIN knob at the top of the NS6's Channel Controls allows you to boost or cut the audio level of the track before you control it with the CHANNEL FADER during the mixing process. We recommend having the level of the track adjusted such that the loudest part of the song causes the first 2 red lights on the LED METERS to light up without being permanently lit. -
Page 24: Getting The Tracks In Time
The default range of the PITCH FADER is ±8% from the track's initial tempo. You can change its range to ±16% or ±50% by pressing the PITCH RANGE button on the NS6. The range will be displayed in the software in the Deck, in the Range field under the Artist and Track Name. -
Page 25: Dropping A Track In
DROPPING A TRACK IN The NS6's PLATTERS are touch-sensitive. When a PLATTER's SCRATCH and SKIP button are off, that PLATTER is in Nudge Mode. In Nudge Mode, moving the PLATTER backwards or forwards will temporarily bend the speed of the track faster or slower (respectively). -
Page 26: Advanced Features
Normally, when you change the speed of a track with the PITCH FADER, you will hear a change in the key of the music. When the NS6's MASTER TEMPO button is on, even when you change a track's speed, its key stays the same. This is useful for avoiding two tracks sounding out of tune while mixing. - Page 27 Set a Beat Marker Pressing NS6's SET button or pressing your keyboard's X or Alt button + double-clicking with the mouse will place a Beat Marker at the playhead position. The Beat Marker will snap to the closest transient. By default, ITCH will place a Beat Marker on the first detected transient.
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Page 28: Using Cue Points
USING CUE POINTS To create a Cue Point, simply press any unlit HOT CUE BUTTON on the NS6. The button will then light up white to show that there is a Cue Point set. Once it is set, you can jump to it at any time by pressing that HOT CUE BUTTON. -
Page 29: Looping
(respectively) using the PLATTER. When you are done editing, press the same button again. Tip: As you are adjusting your loop point with the PLATTER, a lit LED will "wrap around" on the NS6's BPM METER. It will rest on the white center LED whenever the loop's length has been doubled or halved exactly. This feature will only work properly if there is a BPM entered for that track. -
Page 30: Recording
SERATO ITCH EFFECTS PANEL OVERVIEW EFFECT – The currently selected effect applied to the channel (if the NS6's FX ON / OFF button is set to "on"). When browsing for a different effect to apply to the Deck, the name of the effect will be shown in this box (in a different color). -
Page 31: Transitioning Between Djs
To smoothly transition between two DJs with one NS6 and two laptops with Serato ITCH: While either deck is playing, play a "transition" track (through the Program Mix) from an audio source connected to one of NS6's MIC INPUTS. Make sure that channel's INPUT SELECTOR is set to "LINE/MIC."... -
Page 32: Updating The Firmware
NS6 CALIBRATION If you load new firmware to the NS6, or if you ever experience problems with your knobs or faders (a very rare occurrence), the NS6 can be recalibrated. Follow these instructions to calibrate the unit. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Make sure both USB connections are to your computer or NS6. secure. I'm seeing a "Hardware Disconnected" The software was opened before NS6 was message in the software. Close the software and reopen after connected. properly connecting and powering on NS6. -
Page 34: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ANALOG SNR (Full Signal Path): Balanced Outputs (XLR): > 99 dB (A-weighted) Unbalanced Outputs (Line, RCA): > 98 dB (A-weighted) Unbalanced Outputs (Booth, RCA): > 98 dB (A-weighted) Headphone Outputs (1/4", 1/8"): > 82 dB (A-weighted) THD + N: Balanced Outputs (XLR): <... - Page 35 MANUAL VERSION 1.0...
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