the loop control, and the sampler control are 2 different things

(maybe we are just getting our wires crossed on terminology)

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the loops are controlled by the loop knob (to select loop length)
and under that knob is a in/out and loop-roll button
you can also toggle it into manual mode where you can manually set loop in and outs..

the sample volume control is just to the left of the Left channel fader
it has a volume, and a efx depth/control knob.

the samples are fired by the 10 cue/sample lights across the mixer, banks are access by hitting the corresponding buttons (4 banks) on the mixer (hit cue/sample to toggle between the funtions)

i always recommend when looking at mixers the manuals are a great place to start:
rane.com

Thanks for your help... I read and reread the loops and samples sections in the manual before writing my question, but still confused. I will try and focus my question: I want to be able to record loops on the fly, and use them like samples (with a level knob). Here's how you do it on a DJM-400: turntable-dj.wonderhowto.com

It's a make or break feature for me.

The way that works within SeRato is a bit different...
Via a version of the "instant doubles" feature

Rather then Load the "instant double" to/from the left/right deck

You simply select your loop on the track then drag it to one of the 6 sample player decks.
It will instantly play (just like loading an instant double) what you had selected (recorded) while it was in the main player decks

There might even be a shortcut/midi assignment for this, not sure. I don't use that feature enough to map it.

I use this function mostly when I'm doing a live multitrack blend... Gives u ability to swap countless instrumentals under an acapella

Hope that helps

Thanks for your help. Will read more about it.

the autoloops in ssl is what you want. but you can only do one auto loop at a time unless you save them. even if you save the loops with tracks you can only fire one at time.

as JC said you can then drag your loop to an sp-6 slot, but unfortunately because the sp-6 isn't synced, you will have to manually beat match your decks.

you can however save multiple loops in different sp-6 slots and fire them all at the same time, but again, no sync.

ok so to make sure I understand: Let's say I'm playing Track 1 (Deck 1) at +2 pitch. Create autoloop. Save autoloop. Drag autoloop to SP-6. Change Deck 1 to -3 pitch. Fire SP-6 autoloop. At what pitch will the autoloop play? I'm assuming +2 or 0 pitch.

It will play at the same pitch that it was when you dropped it into the sample deck.

Got it. Thanks guys.

Hate to say it but you can do this in Bridge. Dont get me wrong I love Bridge