[QUOTE]Scratch Live 2.1
Features in version 2.1:
· Ultra Knob DJ FX
· Novation Dicer Support
· Pioneer CDJ-2000/900 Support
What’s new in Scratch Live 2.1?
Ultra Knob effects for 1 Knob performance control of advanced effects.
32 new Ultra Knob effects and 28 new Super Knob effects including “Echo Out” and “1 Knob HP/LP Filter”.
Plug and Play support for the Novation Dicer Scratch Live controller.
Full integration with the Pioneer CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 in “Advanced HID Mode” including library navigation, album art, overview display, and responsive platter control. [/QUOTE]
I recommend that every dj that doesnt have serato, to get it. Its free!
Here is my secret to getting gigs…be flexible! SSL is the Club standard and most DJ booths already have a SL1/SL3 or 57 mixer. It doesnt hurt to install it have have a couple of playlist ready to go…just in case traktor/live or what ever dj program takes a crap on you. Vinyl timecodes are pretty cheap and easy to get.
I was not paid by Serato or Rane to say this! Im just keeping it real…
colored waveform do help when mixing. but I fell like alot of djs are start to look like this when the dj…too focused on the laptop and not on the dance floor
took less that 5 minutes to DL, install, restart, and have running.
got all the basic controls down and ive seen ppl and friends using it for hours so im already pretty comfortable with it. its pretty much traktor with no synk
question though: I see only one horizontal deck, the rest os just the browser. I tried going through the setup button but i cant see anytihng that will let me add a second deck or configure my waveforms to horizontal or verticle
you need to hook up the serato box to “activate” the program for the 2nd deck. With no box hooked up your in offline mode and can only analyse tracks, set up cue points and make playlist
I own Traktor Scratch Pro, but I love that I can go anywhere and use other peoples’ gear to DJ with Serato.
Do it, even if you’re primarily using midi. Install SSL, analyze your track collection, play around with the single deck and learn the keyboard shortcuts.
And get more gigs than anyone else without hauling your entire setup around by being flexible. It’s the professional thing to do.
If I can’t practise mixing at home without buying the hardware then I’ll pass…
Plus, I haven’t got enough time to use, maintain and learn 2 seperate systems.
Plus, I’m happy with what Traktor provides. I can haul my system around in a laptop backpack and set it up anywhere with or without CDJs, turntables or Serato…
And I should add that, in the UK, I’ve never actually played a venue that has an SSL box built in.
…but that of course is just my own subjective experience. I’m sure users of other DVS feel the same about their DVS.
Look im just trying to keep it real. Here in Los Angeles, and for most of the USA…us traktor/midi dj are looked at sd “button pushers” & are refered as 2nd class djs next to Serato DJs.
Im really tired of djs asking how do I get gigs and how do I get my foot in the club. Well here it is, LEARN how to use Serato! and once you become a superstar dj then you can play on what ever tickles your pickle! To play in this game you have to be 2 steps ahead. What if some other dj is a no show and you have to do a set on cds? or Serato? and there is no room for your digital setup?
After I get back from the DJ Expo Ill show you what I have in my DJ bag.
Macbook Pro/VCI-100/Audio 8 & 2/Serato & Traktor Vinyl Timecodes/CD Booklet with Regular CDs & Serato & Traktor CD Timecodes/Needles & Slipmats/Flashlight and a midget!
No worries mate! Circumstances differ. I just reckon that, in the UK, having a Serato ‘backup’ isn’t necessary! Any other UK jocks think the same/different?
