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About Scratch LIVE
Using regular turntables or CD players, you can scratch and mix files from your Mac or Windows computer's CD or hard drive, add in a live mic input for scratching, and even bypass to standard vinyl if you wish. Scratch LIVE is the complete digital solution for the vinyl junkie - take your entire collection wherever you go and leave your precious vinyl at home!
USB hardware interface
USB cable
RCA cables
Two vinyl control records
Two control CDs
Software install CD
Scratch LIVE manual
The USB Interface

The Scratch LIVE USB interface connects one or two standard vinyl or CD turntables to your computer. This extremely rugged, portable, high quality, bus-powered USB interface features two switchable phono or line inputs, a microphone input, two line outputs, and pass thru outputs for the phono/line and mic.
The Control Vinyl and CDs

The included 12" vinyl records and control CDs each have a Serato exclusive and unique control signal which allows Scratch LIVE to track the motion of the record, simulating the same movement with digital audio. Due to Serato's proprietary control scheme, the result is a feel and sound indistinguishable from playing vinyl. As a producer and DJ, the track you finished today can be played on a real turntable tonight. You'll never have to cut a dubplate again!
The Software

The software has all the features of a modern DJ player, including beat extraction, real time tempo metering, waveform coloring based on spectral content, multiple cue points per track, and full iTunes™ library integration. Tailored for performance work, tracks are rapidly located via full text search of ID3 tags, or even recorded directly from a microphone, and assigned to turntable control with a single key press.


FAQS

Who makes Scratch LIVE?

Scratch LIVE was originally created by Serato Audio Research. Serato maintains the software, and is responsible for releasing new versions of the software, firmware and drivers.

Rane Corporation took the original hardware design and tweaked it to their own famously high standards. Rane manufactures, distributes and supports Scratch LIVE.


Can I run Scratch LIVE on my computer?

Read the Scratch LIVE Minimum Specifications


I already own Scratch LIVE and need help!

For tech support please read our support page.

To discuss Scratch LIVE with other users, please join our forum!