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How do i setup a MIDI controller (hercules mk2)

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Scratch Live
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Ortofon | Serato S-120
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djsuareasy 7:18 PM - 17 September, 2008
basically not sure if i can do this, but i would like to hook up my hercules mk2 controller to my mac and use it for sound effects like sirens and whats not.

does anyone have any advice how to add to add these effects.
Rane, Support
Zach S 7:32 PM - 17 September, 2008
Hello djsuareasy,

The Hercules doesn't have built in sounds.
Its just a software controller.

You can probably use it to trigger cue points, loops, etc in SSL but to currently trigger sounds in SSL you will need to load them onto a virtual deck and play them as you would a normal track.

To read more on how to setup midi using SSL read here --> scratchlive.net