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Controller for Scratch Live?

action711 10:29 AM - 1 July, 2013
Hi All,

I used to use Scratch Live with Technics and the vinyls - a while ago now and lost touch with it all.

Then I noticed the DJ Controllers that are about.

Things is, can I get one to work with Scratch Live or do I need Itch to do this kind of thing?

And if I can get a DJ controller, which one would you recommend? It's just for home use but I'd like something that doesn't feel like a shitty plastic toy!

Thanks for reading.
phatbob 10:58 AM - 1 July, 2013
Serato DJ has replaced Itch, it's very similar to Scratch Live in terms of layout and uses the same library, so switching between the two is utter simplicity.

I have a Pioneer DDJ-SX and a Vestax 380, both of which I recommend depending on how portable you need it to be.
DJ Matty Stiles 11:13 AM - 1 July, 2013
I use a 62, and theres so much of the software you can control from that mixer, it virtually feels like a "grown ups" controller
phatbob 11:55 AM - 1 July, 2013
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I use a 62, and theres so much of the software you can control from that mixer, it virtually feels like a "grown ups" controller


Platter control is a little lacking when using the 62 alone though... As in, it has none.
action711 2:08 PM - 1 July, 2013
So I can sell my Scratch Live cos I won't need it anymore and put the money towards a decent controller and get Serato DJ which is free?
action711 2:08 PM - 1 July, 2013
A 62 is just a mixer right?
XCAKID 2:32 PM - 1 July, 2013
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Hi All,

I used to use Scratch Live with Technics and the vinyls - a while ago now and lost touch with it all.

Then I noticed the DJ Controllers that are about.

Things is, can I get one to work with Scratch Live or do I need Itch to do this kind of thing?

And if I can get a DJ controller, which one would you recommend? It's just for home use but I'd like something that doesn't feel like a shitty plastic toy!

Thanks for reading.


It would take some tweaking but a Denon DN-MC6000 can be show horned into Scratch. You still need a Serato SL box to make this work.

maps.djtechtools.com (you need to create a free account to dnld mapping)

Watchwww.youtube.com

Bear in mind Scratch Live is not really built for controllers, its a DVS software. Serato DJ and DJ Intro are your controller software.
DJ Remy USA 2:59 PM - 1 July, 2013
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So I can sell my Scratch Live cos I won't need it anymore and put the money towards a decent controller and get Serato DJ which is free?


Its not free its 129$ USD
XCAKID 3:23 PM - 1 July, 2013
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So I can sell my Scratch Live cos I won't need it anymore and put the money towards a decent controller and get Serato DJ which is free?


Its not free its 129$ USD



It is free for supported controllers like the DDJ-SX, VCI 380, Pioneer S1, Numark NS7 and the upcomming NS7II, Numark NS6.

for a full list of what is supported at no cost and additional cost, check out this list.

serato.com
XCAKID 3:26 PM - 1 July, 2013
Basically any controller that came with Itch you can just plug and play into Serato DJ. Any controller supported by Serato DJ INTRO, you would need to pay an additional $129 to use with Serato DJ.
action711 8:39 AM - 2 July, 2013
Thanks guys, that's cleared it up.

Will sell my SSL and put the money towards a controller with Itch, and then if I use it a lot will upgrade to DJ.

Sweet! Looking forward to being able to do mixes again without moving heaven and earth to set everyting up!
phatbob 11:09 AM - 2 July, 2013
I think you've got a little confused there... Just to clarify, any Itch controller (except the Xone DX) gets a free upgrade to Serato DJ, either already or soon.

Only controllers which ship with DJ Intro require a paid upgrade to Serato DJ.

Just go to the link XCAKID posted above to get the full picture.
action711 8:23 AM - 23 July, 2013
Got a Novation Twitch and loving it!