The Rane SL 1 coupled with Serato Scratch Live is the ultimate solution for bridging the analog world of vinyl and the digital world of computer audio files. Using regular turntables or CD players, you can scratch and mix files from your computer's hard drive, add in a live mic input for scratching, and even bypass to standard vinyl if you wish. Scratch Live is the complete digital solution for the vinyl junkie -- take your entire collection wherever you go and leave your precious vinyl at home!
The SL 1 interface connects one or two standard vinyl or CD turntables to your computer. This extremely rugged, portable, high quality, bus-powered USB interface features two switchable phono or line inputs, a microphone input, two line outputs, and pass thru outputs for the phono/line and mic.
The included 12" vinyl records each have a Serato exclusive and unique control signal which allows Scratch Live to track the motion of the record, simulating the same movement with digital audio. Due to Serato's proprietary control scheme, 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.
Scratch Live supports all these file formats: Fixed and Variable Bit Rate MP3, AIFF, AAC, WAV, OGG Vorbis, CD Audio and direct from the mixer. Record from your Mic and immediately scratch as if it was on vinyl. Record direct from vinyl or CD and save as 16-bit 44.1 kHz stereo file.
Easily import your playlists and iTunes library. You can drag from Explorer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac) into the Scratch Live library. The crate and subcrate system helps organize your library and sets. Hot-swap external drives with fast automatic library merging and retention of crates. Browse your music collection by album, artist, BPM, or genre, with optional album art display. Intuitive search function can be applied to any field to find things quickly. Edit ID3 tags with full Unicode support.
Preprocessing of MP3 files is not required except to detect corrupt files or use the auto-BPM and auto-gain functions. Auto-BPM detects tempo information for tracks without it, saving it with each file. A tap tempo button allows you to enter your own. Auto-gain lets you set a target gain on any or all songs in your library. You can also manually adjust individual gain, remembered in each song file.
The Virtual Deck shows everything about the speed and position of a track. As the vinyl rotates, so does the line on the label. The circular progress bar around the edge is a visual representation of the position within the song. The time and remaining time are displayed in minutes and seconds. The turntable speed as a percentage of pitch shift is on the left, and the pitched BPM is on the right.
Different operating modes can be assigned to each Virtual Deck:
Absolute Mode — exact reproduction of record movement, needle drop through tracks – just like normal vinyl. The beginning of the track is mapped to the start of the record.
Relative Mode —
skip-free scratching, jump to cue points, and pitch bend buttons combined with turntable control. This mode observes the relative forward and backward movement of the record, but does not regard the position within the record.
Internal Mode —
mix with just your laptop using features modeled on DJ CD players. Rewind, Bend down, Play / pause reverse, Play / pause forward, Bend up, Fast forward.
Auto mode — play a sequence of tracks automatically.
With Key Lock on, the key or pitch of the song stays locked at what it would be if the track was playing at normal speed, regardless of the platter speed of the turntable or CD player. Key Lock has scratch detection, so it automatically turns off when scratching for a natural scratching sound.
Variable zoom waveforms centered around current position display horizontally or vertically. Waveforms are colored by frequency so you can distinguish instruments visually. Full track overview lets you quickly find where the beat drops, find breakdowns and choruses, and jump to any part of the song. The tempo display assists with rapid tempo matching of tracks. When the two tracks are matched to the same tempo, the peaks will line up. Beat display emphasizes the transients in tracks -- these are matched up when the two tracks are beat matched. Visual markers can be set for up to 5 cue points per song and triggered from the keyboard. Save up to 9 loops per track -- these loops are saved in the file, and will be present when you reload. Censor expletives on the fly with an instant quick-reverse and catch-up with no loss of timing or pitch.
MIDI control can interface USB controllers with Scratch Live. DJ controller support will vary. Check the release notes in the Downloads section at scratchlive.net for supported controllers.
Built-in help and tips in multiple languages are accessible anytime. There is even a low power warning when running off a laptop battery.
Scratch Live is licensed exclusively to Rane.
The minimum operating system requirements are:
MacPlease note: this is the minimum requirement to run Scratch Live. We recommend you use a higher spec computer, and particularly if you have a large library, you will benefit from having more RAM.
The Rane SL 1 display box includes:
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Control Vinyl & SparesContinuous control signal on vinyl allows smooth accurate scratching. Scratch Live has the lowest latency vinyl emulation system on the market. It has advanced vinyl groove and stylus modeling algorithm for a sound indistinguishable from the real thing.
Innovative positioning system allows fast and accurate needle dropping. The record has thin marks every minute, and a thicker mark every 5 minutes (played at 33 RPM). These marks assist you when using needle dropping to move through the track.
The Vinyl Scroll track allows you use your turntable or CD to scroll through your crate and pick the next song without touching your laptop.
Side A: 10 minutes plus Vinyl Scroll track. Side B: 15 minutes.
Two copies of black vinyl are included with the SL 1, but we all know vinyl wears out with use. US customers can purchase new second edition vinyl from your dealer or at the Rane Online Store. Customers in other countries please contact your distributor.
Two 15-minute control CDs are included with the SL 1. US customers can purchase a pair of new control CDs from your dealer, or at the Rane Online Store. People in other countries should ask their distributor.
You can burn your own control CD if you have a burner and the right software after downloading the big control file (132MB). Scratchlivecontrol.zip requires an unzip utility to open, and includes two files. Scratchlivecontrol.wav is a stereo 44.1 file that you can drop into any burner application -- however, the track select portion at the end of the audio file reqires a special start time on a second track to function correctly. If you have Sony CD Architect™, you can load the scratchlivecontrol.cdp file and it will incorporate the correct second track timing. When using any other application, do not adjust the levels, make sure no auto-levelling is turned on, don't downsample or try another format, or the control signal won't function.
The Scratch Live Control Tone, the audio pressed on Scratch Live Control Vinyl and the Control CDs, is copyright 2004-2008 Serato Audio Research. The Control CD download is licensed for personal use only. The creation of personal backups of the Control CD is allowed, however duplicating Control CDs for commercial benefit is strictly prohibited. For avoidance of doubt the duplication or creation of Control Vinyl for any use is strictly prohibited. Please respect our copyright. ©2004-2008 Serato Audio Research.
CD Architect is a trademark of Sony Creative Software, Inc.
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Have all the Scratch Live keyboard shortcuts right on your keys! ProTouch Keyboard Protectors work great to protect your MacBook or MacBook Pro keyboard in just about every environment. Whether it's at home or a gig, it does an effective job of keeping damaging elements from entering the keyboard and causing damage. Protects against • food particles • dust • hair • sweat • drinks • sand • finger oils and dirt • key wear • and more...
These are specially made from a high-grade silicone that is far beyond yesterday's plastic keyboard protectors and are precision molded to fit over and protect each key without sacrificing the normal typing experience. ProTouch keyboard protectors are easy to install. Simply place over the keyboard and massage into position. Its unique design allows it to stay securely in place and may be left on at all times. Keeping ProTouch clean is as simple as removing and washing with warm water and mild soap. Washing routinely also helps to prevent the spread of germs and cooties.
iSkins for the Macbook and Macbook pro are available for USA customers at the Rane Online Store. People in other countries should ask their distributor.
MacBook® is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
Designed by ®iSkin Inc. All Rights Reserved.
| Parameter | Specification |
| USB Power | 300mA, 5.0 Volts |
| Optional External Power Pack | 300mA, 9.0 Volts |
| CODEC | 16-bit / 44.1 kHz sample rate |
| Line Output: | Unbalanced RCA |
| …...THD+N | -88 dB (1 kHz, 0 dBu, 20 kHz BW) |
| …...Maximum Output | +5 dBu, +3 dBV |
| …...Dynamic Range | 94 dB A-weighted |
| Input to Thru | Unbalanced RCA |
| …...Gain | Unity |
| …...Maximum Input / Output | 2 Vrms |
| …...Dynamic Range | 110 dB A-weighted |
| Phono Input | Unbalanced RCA |
| ……Maximum Input | 35 mVrms |
| Line Input | Unbalanced RCA |
| ……Maximum Input | 2 Vrms |
| Mic Input to ADC | Unbalanced ¼" Tip-Sleeve |
| ……Maximum / Minimum Gain | 49 dB / 9 dB |
| ……Maximum Input | 150 mVrms |
| Mic Thru | Unbalanced ¼" Tip-Sleeve |
| ……Gain | +6 dB |
| ……Maximum Output | 300 mVrms |
| ……Noise | 3.5 uVrms A-weighted |
| SL 1 Unit: Size | 7.25" x 5" x 1.75" (18.4 x 12.7 x 4.5 cm) |
| Shipping: Size | 14" x 14" x 4" (36 x 36 x 10 cm) |
| ……Weight | 5 pounds (2 kg) |
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