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CDJ 1000's connecting to laptop

Product
Scratch Live
Version
2.3.1
Hardware
Rane TTM 57SL
Computer
Mac
OS
Platform
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DJImport23 3:15 AM - 17 October, 2011
Product: scratchlive
Version: 2.3.1
Hardware: rane-ttm57sl
Computer: mac
OS Version: 10.7.0
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Hi, I just need help with this. Im doing an BIG event and the company is providing me 2 CDJ 1000's, Rane TTM57 mixer and im just bring my 2010 macbook pro and just have some questions since I havent setup CDJ's before. Do I need to use a control CD for each CDJ since I am using my laptop? Im just going to burn them from your guys site. Is there a certain format I should burn the file on? Like Wave or MP3? And also, do I need 3 USB ports for my mac? 1 for mixer, and 1 from each CDJ? Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it.
Serato, Support
Martin C 4:43 AM - 17 October, 2011
Hi DJImport23,

Firstly, it will not be necessary to have 3 USB ports. You will only need one, to go from the back of the TTM57SL to your laptop. The CDJs will connect directly to the mixer with AUX cables, and will send the signal necessary to control Scratch Live, to the TTM57SL.

You will definitely need to ensure that you burn the control tone as a .wav file as if you were burning a normal audio CD that would be playable in stereos without MP3 capability, and you will need a control CD for each CDJ.

Here is a video about connecting up a TTM57SL which might help: youtu.be

You will also need to ensure you select the correct inputs on input control selection knobs.

If you aren't getting a hold of the mixer until the day you have to do the event, it might be worth getting familiar with the controls and browsing the TTM57SL manual on the Rane website www.rane.com

Let me know how you get on, and if you have any further questions :D