The original and unrivaled vinyl emulation software for professional DJs
Scratch Live is vinyl emulation software that operates exclusively with Rane hardware.
Mix and scratch digital music on your computer with Serato Control Vinyl or Control CDs.
See exactly why has been the choice for professional DJs worldwide for nearly 10 years.
Scratch Live is the pro DJs choice for good reason, it’s unique tools and performance features are unrivaled.
Rane collaborates exclusively with Serato, producing a family of interfaces and mixers that have a build quality and reliability unparalleled in the DJ world.
With cueing, looping, keylock, the SP-6 Sample Player and DJ FX, its easy to see why Scratch Live is the best and the choice of pro DJs.
The Rane SL Scratch Live range is perfect for any size set from a two deck bedroom jam or club residency to a 4 deck quick changeover back-to-back festival set.
The unique control signal allows Scratch Live to track the motion of the record, delivering unparalleled sensitivity and responsiveness.
These are simply the minimum requirements to run Scratch Live. For best performance and for use in professional situations we recommend you use a higher spec computer, preferably with an Intel processor.
Mac |
Windows |
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| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.5 + |
Windows XP with Service Pack 3 Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 Windows 7 |
| Processor |
SL1 - SL3: Intel 1.8 GHz Core Duo 2 Please read the Scratch Live Support Section first if you are considering buying a Windows based PC with an Intel iSeries, Pentium P6xxx or AMD processor. Please read the Scratch Live Support Section first if you are considering buying a Windows based PC with an Intel iSeries, Pentium P6xxx or AMD processor. |
Intel 2.0 GHz Core Duo 1 2
Please read the Scratch Live Support Section first if you are considering buying a Windows based PC with an Intel iSeries, Pentium P6xxx or AMD processor. If you are using more system intensive features such as DJ FX or AUX Deck plugins in Scratch Live 2.0+ and are having issues you may need a higher spec computer for best results or make sure you have read the Windows 7 and Vista Computer Optimization or Mac OS X Optimization information. |
| RAM |
2 GB 3
If you have a large library, you will benefit from having more RAM. |
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| Screen Resolution | 1024 x 768 | |
| USB |
SL1 / Rane TTM-57SL: 1.0 SL2 / SL3 / SL4 / Sixty-One / Sixty-Two / Sixty-Two-Z / Sixty-Eight: 2.0 |
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To use Scratch Live you need a standalone Rane Scratch Live USB interface or Scratch Live compatible mixer.
Rane builds a range of standalone USB interfaces for Scratch Live.
Rane also builds a range of high end mixers with Scratch Live built in.
Mastering is the process of polishing your raw recording into a dynamic, loud and high quality professionally sounding audio product. One of the main benefits of mastering is allowing your recording to sound good on a wide array of speakers, not just your personal setup.
Your initial recording might sound great on your home setup, but when you play it elsewhere it may sound too quiet, muddy, bass heavy or harsh. It is worth taking your raw recording and listening to this on other speaker setups before doing anything further and making notes on how it sounds compared to other music you feel is of a high standard (such as professional albums).
This process is perhaps one of the hardest areas to get right in the audio engineering world, and is always wise to leave to professionals or friends who may have done this before. However, there are a few basics that will help get your mix sounding good and the more you do, the better you will get.
If you have recorded individual tracks rather than an entire mix but feel that the overall 'loudness' of your recordings is quieter than purchased digital music, you may need to master these tracks.
You will have to do this process one track at a time if you want to do it well. If you are recording vinyl records, it can be worth while setting up your recording program with a mastering chain that corrects the recording as you go, rather than afterwards.
TIP: You can also set up a basic Mastering preset in your audio software, as most of the time you may only need to tweak small changes between different recordings.
One thing that tends to let down aspiring DJs is the overall sound quality of their mix rather than their actual skills. You will need to pay close attention to how each track sits in the overall mix, how the tracks flow into each other and how the entire mix feel sounds. Sometimes you may need to change the volume of the mix.
NOTE: If you have pushed all of your tracks into the red when recording and there is considerable distortion it is best to re-record this rather than try to fix it with mastering. This is also true of recordings with low quality audio files. You are unable to clean up or fix a badly recorded mix. Rather, mastering allows you to enhance a good recording and tidy up any small errors.
It is a good idea to keep your recording at the highest recorded bit depth and frequency rate you can. You can always convert down later when you are ready. If you have recorded as a .WAV or .AIFF 24bit, keep the recorded audio like this for as long as possible. Do not render or convert down until the last step.
You should also make sure that at no stage of the mastering chain you redline or clip the audio signal. The point of mastering is to get things sounding full and loud without causing digital distortion.
Get online help from the Rane and Serato support teams.
Request SupportThe official support channel for Scratch Live is through Rane technical support.
Zach Stone
zachs@rane.com
Rafael Moya
rafaelm@rane.com
Chad Simer
chads@rane.com
Shaun Whitcher
shaunw@rane.com
Monday to Friday
8:30am – 1:00pm PST
2:00pm – 5:00pm PST
The first standalone DJ interface to offer two USB ports, superior sound with 96kHz sample rate, 24-bit digital audio processing and galvanic isolation to eliminate computer noise and interference.
Teamed with low latency ASIO and Core Audio drivers, the SL 4 can also be used as a high-grade studio production tool.
A professional 24-bit DJ interface with studio grade phono pre-amps for superior sound. Extra auxiliary inputs and outputs allow for an optional third deck, recording or output for the SP-6 Sample Player or The Bridge.
A compact, professional two-deck interface packed with creative features to give DJs a competitive edge.
Boasting high quality 48 kHz, 24-bit audio, the Rane SL 2 outputs a warm, punchy sound that you have to hear to believe.
The Rane SL 2 is the replacement for the Rane SL 1. The Rane SL 1 is no longer in production, but owners will continue to receive technical support and free software updates.
17.5VDC power supply
Two USB ports, four channels, a range of effects and extraordinary sound quality. The first Scratch Live compatible DJ mixer that allows for four deck mixing and two computers to be connected simultaneously making for a seamless and simple DJ changeover.
Plug-and-play mixer supporting two computers, two-deck digital vinyl simulation, SP-6 sample player, software and hardware effects and all the record and playback channels you need. Software controls for Library, Loops, Cues and SP-6 are laid out for fast and intuitive access.
Choose the Sixty-Two and join a community of users dedicated to breaking new ground with DJing.
Z-Trip was one of the first premier DJs to embrace the Rane TTM 56. He went further with the TMM 57SL and now gets his own version of Rane's newest and best turntablist mixer, the Sixty-Two Z.
Z-Trip is a musical pioneer and revolutionary, seamlessly blending genres to electrify dance floors around the globe. His sold out shows have included: Coachella, Electric Daisy, Big Day Out, and Bonnarroo to name a few. As a DJ, artist and producer he continues to push boundaries. Z-Trip's produced remixes for Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, Beastie Boys, Nirvana, Kasabian, DJ Shadow, Missy Elliot, and many others. Z-Trip is a legendary party rocker, producer and DJ hero who is proud to collaborate with the new Rane Sixty-Two Z Mixer.
The Limited Edition Sixty-Two Z Mixer is functionally identical to the Rane Sixty-Two with the added bonus of a Shepard Fairey plate design and custom purple cables.
A plug-and-play package supporting two-deck digital vinyl simulation, software effects and all the record and playback channels you need.
Combines all the performance and features of the Rane TTM 56 with Scratch Live software and also includes internal effects with six stereo insert points.
Two Channel Mixers: Rane TTM57 SL, Rane Sixty-One, Rane Sixty-Two, Rane Sixty-Two Z
Four Channel Mixers: Rane Sixty-Eight
