What is Scratch Live?
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Scratch Live is a DJ solution that comprises of the Serato Scratch Live software, Serato Control and hardware from Rane.
Serato Scratch Live lightened the load for the professional traveling DJ. Heavy crates of records can be exchanged into a huge library of music that can be easily transported on a computer hard drive.
It is the only digital DJ system that stays true to the art of DJing with no auto sync or effects by design.
The DJ is in control of the mix at all times, not the computer.
Scratch Live Software
Scratch Live software has an array of unique tools and performance features:
- Beat Extraction
- Real Time Tempo Metering
- Unique color waveforms for easy identification of sound.
- Multiple Cue and Loop Points per track
- Record Directly from a Microphone
- Record and Archive your precious Music Collection
- Fast Access to your Music Library and iTunes™ library integration
- Exclusive Access to Fresh Promotional Music with Whitelabel.net
- No Charge Upgrades that constantly add new features and improvements
Rane Hardware
Serato Scratch Live is exclusively licensed to Rane Corporation.
You can use it with the following 4 Rane DJ products:
Serato Control
You can scratch and mix files from your computer hard drive using Serato Vinyl, CD or Approved USB Controllers.
Serato Control Vinyl and Control CD (included)
The Serato Control Vinyl and Control CDs each contain the Noise Map Control Tone, a unique control signal which allows Scratch Live to track the motion of the record, simulating the same movement with digital audio. With Serato's proprietary control, the result is a feel and sound indistinguishable from playing vinyl. As a producer and DJ, the track you finished today can be played on a real turntable tonight. You can switch from Control Vinyl to traditional vinyl records as well if you wish.
Serato Approved USB Controller (optional)
Serato has certified a select range of new generation controllers with USB connectivity to Scratch Live. This means that Scratch Live can now send track information from the software to the supported hardware on-board displays.
You can also use the platters, buttons and sliders instantly, as supported hardware has pre-mapped controls for a no fuss setup.
These models are Serato Approved USB Controllers (PDF Quickstart Guide)