Dropping A Track In - Numark NS6 Reference Manual

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). This is for when you have two tracks mixed together but they are not quite in time. By "nudging" the platter back and
forth you can ensure that the beats are aligned.
In Scratch Mode, touching and holding the platter will stop playback just like with a record. Moving the platter will scratch backwards
and forwards through the track as if you were using actual vinyl. You can also "nudge" while in Scratch Mode by turning the aluminum
platter itself without touching the black top (the imitation vinyl). You do this by using the edges (similar to using the rails on a turntable
to get tracks in time).
Tips:
You can use the PITCH BEND buttons to temporarily jog the tempo of the track, which is just like nudging the PLATTER.
These will work whether the PLATTER is in Nudge Mode or Scratch Mode.
Use the Temporary Cue functions to start from a Temporary Cue Point repeatedly. You can drop the track in a few times until
you get it right.
Beat-Matching Display
This view shows the position of beats within the track. When the
peaks shown in this window are aligned, the tracks' beats are
matched. You can easily tempo- and beat-match your tracks by
using the Tempo- and Beat-Matching Displays together.
Example:
1. As a track is playing in Deck 1, load and play a track in
Deck 2. After a few seconds, red peaks will appear in the
Tempo-Matching Display (representing the tempo of Deck
2's track) below a set of orange peaks (the tempo of Deck
1's track).
2. Adjust the pitch of Deck 2's track using the PITCH FADER until the red peaks are aligned with the orange peaks in
the Tempo-Matching Display. Once they are aligned, the two tracks have the same tempo.
3. Next, align the markers in the Beat-Matching Display using the PLATTERS in Nudge Mode. It is helpful to watch the
colors passing by in the Main Waveform Display (remember that a kick or bass drum will likely be red in color, and a
snare drum will likely be green or blue). This technique may speed up the process of beat-matching.
Note: This display shows the beats of all four Decks, so be mindful of this when matching one Deck's tempo to another.
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